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My Take
Tatsuo Satō is the kind of anime craftsman who quietly makes you realize how much invisible talent holds the industry together. Born in 1964 in the coastal town of Ōiso, Kanagawa — a Waseda grad who then went and buried himself in the trenches of anime production — the guy can draw, write, and direct, which is already a rare combination. He came of age right as Japanese animation was hitting its stride, and you can feel that era's ambition and obsession in the DNA of his work. Picking up the Seiun Award twice, plus recognition at the Fantasia International Film Festival and the Agency for Cultural Affairs Media Arts Festival, tells me this isn't someone chasing mainstream applause — he's the type who earns respect from people who actually know what they're talking about. I have a lot of time for creators who stay behind the camera building worlds while everyone else grabs the spotlight.
Overview
Tatsuo Satō is a Japanese anime film director, screenwriter, and animator born on July 7, 1964, in Oiso, Kanagawa Prefecture. A Waseda University graduate, he is a multi-skilled creator known for both crafting stories and producing animation. He received the Seiun Award in 1999 and 2013, the Anime Grand Prix in 1998, and in 2001 was recognized at both the Fantasia International Film Festival and the Agency for Cultural Affairs Media Arts Festival in the Animation Division.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Tatsuo Satō
- Name (Japanese)
- 佐藤竜雄
- Reading
- さとう たつお
- Born
- July 7, 1964 (age 62)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Dragon (辰)
- Origin
- Oiso, Kanagawa, Japan
- Occupation
- Film Director / Screenwriter / Animator
2. Background
- University
- Waseda University
Awards & achievements
- 1998 Anime Grand Prix
- 1999 Seiun Award
- 2001 Fantasia International Film Festival
- 2001 Agency for Cultural Affairs Media Arts Festival (Animation Division)
- 2013 Seiun Award
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Tatsuo Satō born?
Born July 7, 1964 (age 62).
Where is Tatsuo Satō from?
Tatsuo Satō is from Oiso, Kanagawa, Japan.
What does Tatsuo Satō do?
Tatsuo Satō works as Film Director, Screenwriter, Animator.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.