Tatsuhiko Urahata

Career overview

Tatsuhiko Urahata (浦畑 達彦, Urahata Tatsuhiko) is a Japanese screenwriter born in 1963. He began his professional career in the animation industry through his affiliation with the studio Madhouse, where he worked on a variety of projects. During his time at Madhouse, Urahata developed his craft in scriptwriting, contributing to the studio’s output and gaining experience in the collaborative environment typical of Japanese animation production. His tenure at Madhouse provided him with exposure to a range of animation genres and production styles, allowing him to refine his narrative techniques.

After leaving Madhouse, Urahata pursued an independent path, focusing his efforts on writing scripts for many anime series. He continues to work as a freelance writer, dedicating his time to the development of storylines and dialogue across a broad range of animated titles. His independent status enables him to collaborate with multiple production houses and creative teams, contributing his scriptwriting expertise to diverse projects. In addition to his writing activities, he is a member of the Writers Guild of Japan, reflecting his professional standing within the Japanese screenwriting community, and through his guild membership he participates in professional activities that support the interests of Japanese screenwriters.