Junichi Satou
Hajime Tenjo, Kiichi Hadame, 天上 はじめ, 甚目 喜一
Junichi Sato is a renowned Japanese anime director who specializes in shōjo-based anime and magical girl genre works. He was previously affiliated with TYO Animations, which later became Hal Film Maker. Born on March 11th, 1960, in Ama, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, Sato's first significant project was directing the initial two seasons of Sailor Moon for Toei Animation. Although he handed over the role to Kunihiko Ikuhara later on, he continued to contribute as a storyboard artist and director for subsequent seasons. He also co-directed Ojamajo Doremi and Princess Tutu. As chief director, Sato oversaw long-running series such as Sgt. Frog. Recently, he has gained recognition for his "healing anime," including Aria and Tamayura.
Works with: Storyboard, Director, Sound Director, Theme Song Lyrics, Screenplay, Producer, Original Creator, Series Composition, Script, Episode Director, Post-Production Assistant, Theme Song Arrangement, Theme Song Composition, Creator, Key Animation, Planning, Co-Director, Chief Animation Director, Executive Producer, Publicity, Series Production Director, Assistant Director, Production Assistant, Story, Voice Acting,
One Off
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A slice of life of high school girls in the early summer. Shiozaki Haruno is a 17-year-old girl who loves her motor cycle, HONDAs Giorno. She lives in remote highlands and longs for a vivid life in a ...
Tamayura: Hitotose
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The story takes place in Seto Inland Sea and is about a girl who likes taking pictures....
Mortal Metal Shibagane
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The development of Metal Vessels, or weapons of the future, is being pursued by various companies. One such company, Sigma, has created a vessel controlled by two individuals - a telepath and an anti-...
Tamayura
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Potte, also known as Sawatari Fu, has recently relocated to her late father's hometown and is beginning a new chapter in her life at a new school. Although she may feel nervous and shy at first, when ...
Princess Tutu
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A 13-year-old ballet student named Ahiru is kindhearted, sweet, and clumsy. She has a secret that was revealed to her by the mysterious Drosselmayer, who transformed a young duck into a girl in order ...
Shin Shirayuki-hime Densetsu Pretear
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Spring has arrived, but it's not evident in the air as a peculiar spell of red snow has also emerged, setting the stage for the tale of 16-year-old Himeno Awayuki. After her father remarries, she move...
Mahou Tsukai Tai!
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The OVA includes a retelling of its events with unique storylines, which were released along with the anime. Additionally, it introduces an exclusive character to the series - an American magician nam...
Mahou Tsukai Tai!
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The Magic-Users Club is founded by a group of students from school who are interested in learning magic. Despite their best efforts, their attempts often result in amusing or disastrous outcomes....