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Kitaro Kosaka

Bio: Kitarō Kōsaka (高坂 希太郎, born February 28, 1962 in Kanagawa Prefecture) is a Japanese animator and film director. He began his career in 1979 with the studio Oh! Production
Born: Wed, Feb 28 1962
Birthplace: Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
Kitaro Kosaka is 62 years old
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Movies (As Crew)

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Poster of The Boy and the Heron
The Boy and the Heron
Kitaro Kosaka was
61 in The Boy and the Heron
as 'Key Animation'.
Fri, Jul 14 2023
Poster of Belle
Belle
Kitaro Kosaka was
59 in Belle
as 'Key Animation'.
Fri, Jul 16 2021
Poster of Okko's Inn
Okko's Inn
Kitaro Kosaka was
56 in Okko's Inn
as 'Director'.
Wed, Sep 12 2018
Poster of The Boy and the Beast
The Boy and the Beast
Kitaro Kosaka was
53 in The Boy and the Beast
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Jul 11 2015
Poster of When Marnie Was There
When Marnie Was There
Kitaro Kosaka was
52 in When Marnie Was There
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Jul 19 2014
Poster of The Wind Rises
The Wind Rises
Kitaro Kosaka was
51 in The Wind Rises
as 'Character Designer, Animation Director'.
Sat, Jul 20 2013
Poster of From Up on Poppy Hill
From Up on Poppy Hill
Kitaro Kosaka was
49 in From Up on Poppy Hill
as 'Animation Director'.
Sat, Jul 16 2011
Poster of Mr. Dough and the Egg Princess
Mr. Dough and the Egg Princess
Kitaro Kosaka was
48 in Mr. Dough and the Egg Princess
as 'Animation Director'.
Sat, Nov 20 2010
Poster of Nasu: A Migratory Bird with Suitcase
Nasu: A Migratory Bird with Suitcase
Kitaro Kosaka was
45 in Nasu: A Migratory Bird with Suitcase
as 'Director, Writer'.
Wed, Oct 24 2007
Poster of Howl's Moving Castle
Howl's Moving Castle
Kitaro Kosaka was
42 in Howl's Moving Castle
as 'Animation Director'.
Thu, Sep 09 2004
Poster of Nasu: Summer in Andalusia
Nasu: Summer in Andalusia
Kitaro Kosaka was
41 in Nasu: Summer in Andalusia
as 'Director, Writer'.
Thu, Jun 26 2003
Poster of Spirited Away
Spirited Away
Kitaro Kosaka was
39 in Spirited Away
as 'Animation Director'.
Fri, Jul 20 2001
Poster of Metropolis
Metropolis
Kitaro Kosaka was
39 in Metropolis
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, May 26 2001
Poster of Clover
Clover
Kitaro Kosaka was
37 in Clover
as 'Director'.
Sat, Aug 21 1999
Poster of Princess Mononoke
Princess Mononoke
Kitaro Kosaka was
35 in Princess Mononoke
as 'Animation Director'.
Sat, Jul 12 1997
Poster of Whisper of the Heart
Whisper of the Heart
Kitaro Kosaka was
33 in Whisper of the Heart
as 'Animation Director, Character Designer'.
Sat, Jul 15 1995
Poster of Pom Poko
Pom Poko
Kitaro Kosaka was
32 in Pom Poko
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Jul 16 1994
Poster of A-Girl
A-Girl
Kitaro Kosaka was
31 in A-Girl
as 'Director'.
Fri, Sep 24 1993
Poster of Akira
Akira
Kitaro Kosaka was
26 in Akira
as 'Key Animation'.
Fri, Jun 10 1988
Poster of Grave of the Fireflies
Grave of the Fireflies
Kitaro Kosaka was
26 in Grave of the Fireflies
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Apr 16 1988
Poster of Royal Space Force - The Wings Of Honneamise
Royal Space Force - The Wings Of Honneamise
Kitaro Kosaka was
25 in Royal Space Force - The Wings Of Honneamise
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Mar 14 1987
Poster of Castle in the Sky
Castle in the Sky
Kitaro Kosaka was
24 in Castle in the Sky
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Aug 02 1986
Poster of Angel's Egg
Angel's Egg
Kitaro Kosaka was
23 in Angel's Egg
as 'Key Animation'.
Sun, Dec 15 1985
Poster of Lupin the Third: The Legend of the Gold of Babylon
Lupin the Third: The Legend of the Gold of Babylon
Kitaro Kosaka was
23 in Lupin the Third: The Legend of the Gold of Babylon
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Jul 13 1985
Poster of The Dagger of Kamui
The Dagger of Kamui
Kitaro Kosaka was
23 in The Dagger of Kamui
as 'Key Animation'.
Fri, Mar 08 1985
Poster of Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
Kitaro Kosaka was
22 in Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
as 'Key Animation'.
Sun, Mar 11 1984
Poster of Gauche the Cellist
Gauche the Cellist
Kitaro Kosaka was
19 in Gauche the Cellist
as 'Animation'.
Sat, Jan 23 1982

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Poster of Master Keaton
Master Keaton
Kitaro Kosaka was
36+ in Master Keaton
as 'Character Designer, Director, Storyboard Artist, Animation Director'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 06 1998
Poster of Yawara!
Yawara!
Kitaro Kosaka was
27+ in Yawara!
as 'Storyboard Artist, Animation Director, Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 16 1989
Poster of Sherlock Hound
Sherlock Hound
Kitaro Kosaka was
22+ in Sherlock Hound
as 'Animation Director, Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Tue, Nov 06 1984