Portrait of Kazuo Oga

Kazuo Oga

Bio: Kazuo Oga is an art director and background artist for many Studio Ghibli and Madhouse Studio anime films. Oga has worked with major directors Hayao Miyazaki, Isao Takahata, Yoshiaki Kawajiri, Osamu Dezaki
Born: Fri, Feb 29 1952
Birthplace: Senboku, Akita, Japan
Kazuo Oga is 73 years old
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Poster of The Boy and the Heron
The Boy and the Heron
Kazuo Oga was 71 in The Boy and the Heron as 'Background Designer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 14 2023
Poster of Mirai
Mirai
Kazuo Oga was 66 in Mirai as 'Background Designer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 16 2018
Poster of Mary and The Witch's Flower
Mary and The Witch's Flower
Kazuo Oga was 65 in Mary and The Witch's Flower as 'Background Designer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 08 2017
Poster of In This Corner of the World
In This Corner of the World
Kazuo Oga was 64 in In This Corner of the World as 'Background Designer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 12 2016
Poster of The Boy and the Beast
The Boy and the Beast
Kazuo Oga was 63 in The Boy and the Beast as 'Background Designer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 11 2015
Poster of When Marnie Was There
When Marnie Was There
Kazuo Oga was 62 in When Marnie Was There as 'Background Designer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 19 2014
Poster of The Tale of The Princess Kaguya
The Tale of The Princess Kaguya
Kazuo Oga was 61 in The Tale of The Princess Kaguya as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 23 2013
Poster of A Letter to Momo
A Letter to Momo
Kazuo Oga was 60 in A Letter to Momo as 'Background Designer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 21 2012
Poster of The Secret World of Arrietty
The Secret World of Arrietty
Kazuo Oga was 58 in The Secret World of Arrietty as 'Background Designer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 16 2010
Poster of Summer Wars
Summer Wars
Kazuo Oga was 57 in Summer Wars as 'Background Designer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 01 2009
Poster of Ponyo
Ponyo
Kazuo Oga was 56 in Ponyo as 'Background Designer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 19 2008
Poster of Highlander: The Search for Vengeance
Highlander: The Search for Vengeance
Kazuo Oga was 55 in Highlander: The Search for Vengeance as 'Background Designer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 05 2007
Poster of The Girl Who Leapt Through Time
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time
Kazuo Oga was 54 in The Girl Who Leapt Through Time as 'Background Designer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 15 2006
Poster of The Night of Taneyamagahara
The Night of Taneyamagahara
Kazuo Oga was 54 in The Night of Taneyamagahara as 'Director, Painter, Screenplay, Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 07 2006
Poster of Howl's Moving Castle
Howl's Moving Castle
Kazuo Oga was 52 in Howl's Moving Castle as 'Background Designer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 09 2004
Poster of Joseph: King of Dreams
Joseph: King of Dreams
Kazuo Oga was 50 in Joseph: King of Dreams as 'Background Designer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 04 2002
Poster of WXIII: Patlabor The Movie 3
WXIII: Patlabor The Movie 3
Kazuo Oga was 50 in WXIII: Patlabor The Movie 3 as 'Assistant Art Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 30 2002
Poster of Spirited Away
Spirited Away
Kazuo Oga was 49 in Spirited Away as 'Background Designer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 20 2001
Poster of Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust
Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust
Kazuo Oga was 48 in Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust as 'Background Designer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 25 2000
Poster of Rurouni Kenshin: Requiem for the Ishin Patriots
Rurouni Kenshin: Requiem for the Ishin Patriots
Kazuo Oga was 45 in Rurouni Kenshin: Requiem for the Ishin Patriots as 'Background Designer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 20 1997
Poster of Princess Mononoke
Princess Mononoke
Kazuo Oga was 45 in Princess Mononoke as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 12 1997
Poster of On Your Mark
On Your Mark
Kazuo Oga was 43 in On Your Mark as 'Background Designer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 15 1995
Poster of Whisper of the Heart
Whisper of the Heart
Kazuo Oga was 43 in Whisper of the Heart as 'Background Designer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 15 1995
Poster of Pom Poko
Pom Poko
Kazuo Oga was 42 in Pom Poko as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 16 1994
Poster of Ninja Scroll
Ninja Scroll
Kazuo Oga was 41 in Ninja Scroll as 'Background Designer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 05 1993
Poster of Porco Rosso
Porco Rosso
Kazuo Oga was 40 in Porco Rosso as 'Background Designer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 18 1992
Poster of Urusei Yatsura: Always My Darling
Urusei Yatsura: Always My Darling
Kazuo Oga was 39 in Urusei Yatsura: Always My Darling as 'Background Designer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 16 1991
Poster of Only Yesterday
Only Yesterday
Kazuo Oga was 39 in Only Yesterday as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 20 1991
Poster of Kiki's Delivery Service
Kiki's Delivery Service
Kazuo Oga was 37 in Kiki's Delivery Service as 'Background Designer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 29 1989
Poster of Fairy King
Fairy King
Kazuo Oga was 36 in Fairy King as 'Background Designer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 21 1988
Poster of Demon City Shinjuku
Demon City Shinjuku
Kazuo Oga was 36 in Demon City Shinjuku as 'Background Designer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 26 1988
Poster of Natsufuku no shōjotachi: Hiroshima Shōwa nijūnen hachigatsu muika
Natsufuku no shōjotachi: Hiroshima Shōwa nijūnen hachigatsu muika
Kazuo Oga was 36 in Natsufuku no shōjotachi: Hiroshima Shōwa nijūnen hachigatsu muika as 'Background Designer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 07 1988
Poster of My Neighbor Totoro
My Neighbor Totoro
Kazuo Oga was 36 in My Neighbor Totoro as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 16 1988
Poster of Wicked City
Wicked City
Kazuo Oga was 35 in Wicked City as 'Art Direction, Production Design'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 19 1987
Poster of Space-Time Traveler - Time Stranger
Space-Time Traveler - Time Stranger
Kazuo Oga was 34 in Space-Time Traveler - Time Stranger as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 20 1986
Poster of Barefoot Gen 2
Barefoot Gen 2
Kazuo Oga was 34 in Barefoot Gen 2 as 'Background Designer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 14 1986
Poster of The Dagger of Kamui
The Dagger of Kamui
Kazuo Oga was 33 in The Dagger of Kamui as 'Painter'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 08 1985
Poster of Lensman
Lensman
Kazuo Oga was 32 in Lensman as 'Background Designer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 07 1984
Poster of Barefoot Gen
Barefoot Gen
Kazuo Oga was 31 in Barefoot Gen as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 21 1983
Poster of Unico in the Island of Magic
Unico in the Island of Magic
Kazuo Oga was 31 in Unico in the Island of Magic as 'Background Designer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 16 1983
Poster of Harmagedon
Harmagedon
Kazuo Oga was 31 in Harmagedon as 'Painter'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 12 1983
Poster of Space Adventure Cobra: The Movie
Space Adventure Cobra: The Movie
Kazuo Oga was 30 in Space Adventure Cobra: The Movie as 'Assistant Art Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 03 1982
Poster of The Fantastic Adventures of Unico
The Fantastic Adventures of Unico
Kazuo Oga was 29 in The Fantastic Adventures of Unico as 'Art Direction, Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 14 1981
Poster of Panda! Go Panda!: Rainy Day Circus
Panda! Go Panda!: Rainy Day Circus
Kazuo Oga was 21 in Panda! Go Panda!: Rainy Day Circus as 'Background Designer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 17 1973

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Treasure Island
Treasure Island
Kazuo Oga was 26+ in Treasure Island as 'Assistant Art Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 08 1978
Poster of Adventure of Gamba
Adventure of Gamba
Kazuo Oga was 23+ in Adventure of Gamba as 'Background Designer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 07 1975
Poster of Tomorrow's Joe
Tomorrow's Joe
Kazuo Oga was 18+ in Tomorrow's Joe as 'Art Direction'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 01 1970