Tatsuo Sato
Biography
Tatsuo Sato was a Japanese anime director. He was born on July 7, 1964, in Oiso, Kanagawa, Japan. Sato made his solo directorial debut in 1995 with the TV animation series "Soar High! Isami". He went on to direct the TV series "Martian Successor Nadesico" in 1996 and its sequel feature film "Martian Successor Nadesico: The Motion Picture - Prince Of Darkness" in 1998. Sato was a male director with a career spanning multiple projects, as indicated by his 29 known credits. He passed away on April 24, 2026, at the age of 61.
Career overview
Tatsuo Sato was a Japanese anime director. He made his solo directorial debut in 1995 with the TV animation series "Soar High! Isami". This marked the beginning of his career in the anime industry.
Following his debut, Sato directed the TV series "Martian Successor Nadesico" in 1996. He continued to work on the franchise by directing the feature film "Martian Successor Nadesico: The Motion Picture - Prince Of Darkness" in 1998. These projects showcased his skills as a director and his ability to work on complex anime series and films.
Throughout his career, Sato directed a total of 29 projects, primarily in the anime genre. His work on "Martian Successor Nadesico" and its sequel film demonstrated his capacity to create engaging and immersive stories. Sato's contributions to the anime industry were significant, and his body of work continues to be recognized by fans and industry professionals alike.
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Full Filmography
59 titles- The Dinner Table Detective (2025) Storyboard Artist
- TASUKETSU -Fate of the Majority- (2024) Series Director
- TASUKETSU -Fate of the Majority- (2024) Series Composition
- Helck (2023) Series Director
- MARS RED (2021) Storyboard Artist
- BNA (2020) Storyboard Artist
- Atom: The Beginning (2017) Director
- Atom: The Beginning (2017) Storyboard
- Atom: The Beginning (2017) Storyboard Artist
- Argevollen (2014) Writer
- Argevollen (2014) Series Composition
- Lord Marksman and Vanadis (2014) Series Composition
- Lord Marksman and Vanadis (2014) Opening/Ending Animation
- Bodacious Space Pirates: Abyss of Hyperspace (2014) Director
- Bodacious Space Pirates: Abyss of Hyperspace (2014) Screenplay
- Bodacious Space Pirates (2012) Director
- Bodacious Space Pirates (2012) Writer
- Bodacious Space Pirates (2012) Storyboard Artist
- Basquash! (2009) Writer
- Shigofumi: Letters from the Departed (2008) Director
- TOKYO TRIBE 2 (2006) Director
- TOKYO TRIBE 2 (2006) Series Composition
- TOKYO TRIBE 2 (2006) Screenplay
- TOKYO TRIBE 2 (2006) Storyboard Artist
- TOKYO TRIBE 2 (2006) Writer
- Paranoia Agent (2004) Storyboard Artist
- This Ugly Yet Beautiful World (2004) Writer
- Stellvia of the Universe (2003) Director
- Stellvia of the Universe (2003) Series Director
- Stellvia of the Universe (2003) Series Composition
- Stellvia of the Universe (2003) Writer
- Stellvia of the Universe (2003) Storyboard Artist
- Ninja Scroll: The Series (2003) Director
- Ninja Scroll: The Series (2003) Series Director
- Ninja Scroll: The Series (2003) Creator
- Azumanga Daioh (2002) Producer
- Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi (2002) Storyboard Artist
- Shingu: Secret of the Stellar Wars (2001) Storyboard Artist
- Shingu: Secret of the Stellar Wars (2001) Writer
- Shingu: Secret of the Stellar Wars (2001) Director
- Shingu: Secret of the Stellar Wars (2001) Original Story
- Shingu: Secret of the Stellar Wars (2001) Screenplay
- Cat Soup (2001) Director
- Cat Soup (2001) Screenplay
- Cat Soup (2001) Scenario Writer
- His and Her Circumstances (1998) Writer
- Martian Successor Nadesico: The Motion Picture - Prince of Darkness (1998) Director
- Martian Successor Nadesico: The Motion Picture - Prince of Darkness (1998) Screenplay
- Martian Successor Nadesico: The Motion Picture - Prince of Darkness (1998) Storyboard Artist
- Gekiganger 3 - The Movie (1998) Director
- Gekiganger 3 - The Movie (1998) Original Story
- Martian Successor Nadesico (1996) Director
- Martian Successor Nadesico (1996) Series Director
- Soar High! Isami (1995) Director
- Licca the Movie: Licca-chan to Yamaneko Hoshi no Tabi (1994) Storyboard
- Licca the Movie: Licca-chan to Yamaneko Hoshi no Tabi (1994) Animation Director
- Licca the Movie: Licca-chan to Yamaneko Hoshi no Tabi (1994) Scenario Writer
- How to Enjoy Watching J.League 100 Times More (1994) Director
- Uncle Remodelling Course (1990) Storyboard Artist
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Tatsuo Sato best known for?
Tatsuo Sato is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Dinner Table Detective (2025), Helck (2023), Shogun's Joy of Torture (1968), BNA (2020).
When and where was Tatsuo Sato born?
Tatsuo Sato was born on July 7, 1964 in Oiso, Kanagawa, Japan. They passed away on April 24, 2026.
How many credits does Tatsuo Sato have?
Tatsuo Sato has accumulated over 59 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1990 to 2025.
What is Tatsuo Sato's background in cinema and television?
Tatsuo Sato was a Japanese anime director. He was born on July 7, 1964, in Oiso, Kanagawa, Japan. Sato made his solo directorial debut in 1995 with the TV animation series "Soar High! Isami". He went on to direct the TV series "Martian Successor Nadesico" in 1996 and its sequel feature film "Martian Successor Nadesico:...
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