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Kazuyoshi Katayama

  • Writer
  • Director
  • Art Department
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Kazuyoshi Katayama was born on 28 August 1959 in Uji, Kyoto, Japan. He is a writer and director, known for Nausicaä de la vallée du vent (1984), The Big O (1999) and Le Roi des ronces (2009). He is married to Yumiko Horasawa.
BornAugust 28, 1959
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    Known for

    Nausicaä de la vallée du vent (1984)
    Nausicaä de la vallée du vent
    8.0
    • Second Unit or Assistant Director
    • 1984
    The Big O (1999)
    The Big O
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Writer(creator, as Hajime Yatate)
    Eri Sendai and Kana Hanazawa in Le Roi des ronces (2009)
    Le Roi des ronces
    6.3
    • Writer
    • 2009
    Le Garçon et le Héron (2023)
    Le Garçon et le Héron
    7.4
    • Second Unit or Assistant Director
    • 2023

    Credits

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    Writer



    • The Big O (1999)
      The Big O
      7.5
      TV Series
      • composition
      • creator: original story
      • original story (creator, as Hajime Yatate)
      • 1999–2023
    • Hello from the Countries of the World (2015)
      Hello from the Countries of the World
      4.3
      Short
      • screenplay
      • 2015
    • Eri Sendai and Kana Hanazawa in Le Roi des ronces (2009)
      Le Roi des ronces
      6.3
      • screenplay
      • 2009
    • Manga Entertainment: The Art of Anime (2005)
      Manga Entertainment: The Art of Anime
      6.5
      Video
      • Writer
      • 2005
    • Argento Soma (2000)
      Argento Soma
      6.5
      TV Series
      • creator
      • original concept
      • 2000–2002
    • Sentimental Journey (1998)
      Sentimental Journey
      7.3
      TV Series
      • composition
      • 1998
    • Appleseed (1988)
      Appleseed
      6.3
      Video
      • screenplay
      • 1988

    Director



    • The Big O (1999)
      The Big O
      7.5
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 1999–2023
    • Hello from the Countries of the World (2015)
      Hello from the Countries of the World
      4.3
      Short
      • Director
      • 2015
    • Eri Sendai and Kana Hanazawa in Le Roi des ronces (2009)
      Le Roi des ronces
      6.3
      • Director
      • 2009
    • Manga Entertainment: The Art of Anime (2005)
      Manga Entertainment: The Art of Anime
      6.5
      Video
      • Director
      • 2005
    • Argento Soma (2000)
      Argento Soma
      6.5
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2000–2002
    • Sentimental Journey (1998)
      Sentimental Journey
      7.3
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 1998
    • Elf o karu mono-tachi (1996)
      Elf o karu mono-tachi
      7.0
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 1996
    • Shin kaitei gunkan (1995)
      Shin kaitei gunkan
      6.1
      TV Mini Series
      • Director
      • 1995
    • Jaianto Robo: The Animation - Chikyuu ga Seishi Suru Hi (1992)
      Jaianto Robo: The Animation - Chikyuu ga Seishi Suru Hi
      7.8
      TV Mini Series
      • Director
      • 1992–1994
    • Teito Monogatari (1991)
      Teito Monogatari
      6.1
      TV Mini Series
      • Director
      • 1991
    • Appleseed (1988)
      Appleseed
      6.3
      Video
      • Director
      • 1988
    • Juliette, je t'aime (1986)
      Juliette, je t'aime
      8.1
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 1986–1987
    • Susy aux fleurs magiques (1986)
      Susy aux fleurs magiques
      6.6
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 1986
    • Rumik World: Za chojo (1986)
      Rumik World: Za chojo
      6.6
      Video
      • Director
      • 1986
    • Tobikage (1985)
      Tobikage
      8.3
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 1986

    Art Department



    • Shin Ultraman (2022)
      Shin Ultraman
      6.4
      • storyboard artist
      • 2022
    • David Matranga and Yûki Kaji in L'Attaque des Titans (2013)
      L'Attaque des Titans
      9.1
      TV Series
      • storyboard artist
      • 2022
    • Full Metal Panic! Invisible Victory (2018)
      Full Metal Panic! Invisible Victory
      7.4
      TV Series
      • storyboard artist
      • 2018
    • Shingeki no Bahamut: Virgin Soul (2017)
      Shingeki no Bahamut: Virgin Soul
      7.3
      TV Mini Series
      • storyboard artist
      • 2017
    • Faiâ emuburemu Echoes: Mouhitori no eiyuuou (2017)
      Faiâ emuburemu Echoes: Mouhitori no eiyuuou
      7.8
      Video Game
      • storyboard artist: FMV
      • 2017
    • The Dragon Dentist (2017)
      The Dragon Dentist
      6.8
      TV Mini Series
      • storyboard artist
      • 2017
    • Uchu Senkan Yamato 2199: Hoshi-Meguru Hakobune (2014)
      Uchu Senkan Yamato 2199: Hoshi-Meguru Hakobune
      7.0
      • storyboard artist
      • 2014
    • Short Peace (2013)
      Short Peace
      6.8
      • storyboard artist (segment "A Farewell to Weapons")
      • 2013
    • Uchu Senkan Yamato 2199 (2012)
      Uchu Senkan Yamato 2199
      8.1
      TV Series
      • storyboard artist
      • 2013
    • Tiger & Bunny (2011)
      Tiger & Bunny
      7.4
      TV Series
      • storyboard artist
      • 2011
    • Eri Sendai and Kana Hanazawa in Le Roi des ronces (2009)
      Le Roi des ronces
      6.3
      • storyboard artist
      • 2009
    • Appleseed: Ex Machina (2007)
      Appleseed: Ex Machina
      7.0
      • storyboard artist
      • 2007
    • Ergo Proxy (2006)
      Ergo Proxy
      7.9
      TV Series
      • storyboard artist
      • 2006
    • Ayako Kawasumi, Kazuya Nakai, and Ginpei Sato in Samurai chanpurû (2004)
      Samurai chanpurû
      8.5
      TV Series
      • storyboard artist
      • 2004–2005
    • Kimi ga nozomu eien (2003)
      Kimi ga nozomu eien
      7.5
      TV Mini Series
      • storyboard artist
      • 2003

    Personal details

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    • Alternative name
      • Hajime Yatate
    • Born
      • August 28, 1959
      • Uji, Kyoto, Japan
    • Spouse
      • Yumiko Horasawa? - present

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