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Tatsuo Sato
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Tatsuo Sato

Born 7 July 1964 · Oiso, Kanagawa, Japan · Died 24 April 2026

Tatsuo Sato (佐藤 竜雄, July 7, 1964-April 24, 2026) was a Japanese anime director. He made his solo directorical debut in 1995 with the TV animation series "Soar High! Isami". After that, he directed the TV series "Martian Successor Nadesico"(1996) and its sequel feature film "Martian Successor Nadesico: The Motion Picture - Prince Of Darkness"(1998)

Known for

Cat Soup
His and Her Circumstances
Azumanga Daioh
Ninja Scroll: The Series
Martian Successor Nadesico
Martian Successor Nadesico: The Motion Picture - Prince of Darkness
Bodacious Space Pirates
This Ugly Yet Beautiful World
Shigofumi: Letters from the Departed
Atom: The Beginning
Argevollen
TOKYO TRIBE 2
Bodacious Space Pirates: Abyss of Hyperspace
Cat Soup
Martian Successor Nadesico: The Motion Picture - Prince of Darkness
Gekiganger 3 - The Movie
How to Enjoy Watching J.League 100 Times More
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