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Toshiharu Murata

Bio: Toshiharu Murata (1966–2020) was an animator, animation director and mechanical/character designer from Tokyo, Japan. In December 2020, it was reported on Twitter by Soichi Tsuji that he died at his home at the end of November and was cremated
Born: Fri, May 27 1966
Toshiharu Murata is 58 years old
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Poster of In This Corner of the World
In This Corner of the World
Toshiharu Murata was
50 in In This Corner of the World
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Nov 12 2016
Poster of Saint☆Young Men
Saint☆Young Men
Toshiharu Murata was
46 in Saint☆Young Men
as 'Key Animation'.
Thu, May 09 2013
Poster of Rurouni Kenshin: New Kyoto Arc: Cage of Flames
Rurouni Kenshin: New Kyoto Arc: Cage of Flames
Toshiharu Murata was
45 in Rurouni Kenshin: New Kyoto Arc: Cage of Flames
as 'Key Animation'.
Fri, Dec 16 2011
Poster of Batman: Gotham Knight
Batman: Gotham Knight
Toshiharu Murata was
42 in Batman: Gotham Knight
as 'Key Animation, Storyboard Artist, Character Designer'.
Tue, Jul 08 2008
Poster of Armitage: Dual Matrix
Armitage: Dual Matrix
Toshiharu Murata was
35 in Armitage: Dual Matrix
as 'Key Animation'.
Fri, Mar 22 2002
Poster of Oruorane the Cat Player
Oruorane the Cat Player
Toshiharu Murata was
26 in Oruorane the Cat Player
as 'Character Designer, Key Animation'.
Thu, Nov 26 1992
Poster of Eiji
Eiji
Toshiharu Murata was
24 in Eiji
as 'Animation Director'.
Sat, Aug 25 1990
Poster of Patlabor: The Movie
Patlabor: The Movie
Toshiharu Murata was
23 in Patlabor: The Movie
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Jul 15 1989
Poster of Maison Ikkoku: The Final Chapter
Maison Ikkoku: The Final Chapter
Toshiharu Murata was
22 in Maison Ikkoku: The Final Chapter
as 'Key Animation'.
Sun, Nov 06 1988

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 The Rolling Girls
The Rolling Girls
Toshiharu Murata was
48+ in The Rolling Girls
as 'Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 12 2015
Poster of Argevollen
Argevollen
Toshiharu Murata was
48+ in Argevollen
as 'Storyboard'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jul 03 2014
Poster of My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU
My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU
Toshiharu Murata was
46+ in My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU
as 'Animation Director, Storyboard'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 05 2013
Poster of Psycho-Pass
Psycho-Pass
Toshiharu Murata was
46+ in Psycho-Pass
as 'Animation Director'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 12 2012
Poster of From the New World
From the New World
Toshiharu Murata was
46+ in From the New World
as 'Animation Director'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 29 2012
Poster of Guin Saga
Guin Saga
Toshiharu Murata was
42+ in Guin Saga
as 'Animation Director'.
First Air Date
Mon, May 04 2009
Poster of Solty Rei
Solty Rei
Toshiharu Murata was
39+ in Solty Rei
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 07 2005
Poster of Basilisk
Basilisk
Toshiharu Murata was
38+ in Basilisk
as 'Animation Director, Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Tue, Apr 12 2005
Poster of Ah! My Goddess
Ah! My Goddess
Toshiharu Murata was
38+ in Ah! My Goddess
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 06 2005
Poster of Mouse
Mouse
Toshiharu Murata was
36+ in Mouse
as 'Character Designer'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 05 2003
Poster of GetBackers
GetBackers
Toshiharu Murata was
36+ in GetBackers
as 'Mechanical Designer'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 05 2002
Poster of Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex
Toshiharu Murata was
36+ in Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex
as 'Animation Director, Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 01 2002
Poster of Hellsing
Hellsing
Toshiharu Murata was
35+ in Hellsing
as 'Character Designer, Animation Director, Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 10 2001
Poster of R.O.D: Read or Die
R.O.D: Read or Die
Toshiharu Murata was
34+ in R.O.D: Read or Die
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Wed, May 23 2001
Poster of Blue Submarine No. 6
Blue Submarine No. 6
Toshiharu Murata was
32+ in Blue Submarine No. 6
as 'Character Designer, Key Animation, Animation Director'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 25 1998
Poster of Popolocrois Monogatari
Popolocrois Monogatari
Toshiharu Murata was
32+ in Popolocrois Monogatari
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 04 1998
Poster of Eat-Man
Eat-Man
Toshiharu Murata was
30+ in Eat-Man
as 'Key Animation, Animation Director'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 10 1997
Poster of Shamanic Princess
Shamanic Princess
Toshiharu Murata was
30+ in Shamanic Princess
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jun 07 1996
Poster of Bounty Dog
Bounty Dog
Toshiharu Murata was
28+ in Bounty Dog
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 01 1994
Poster of You're Under Arrest
You're Under Arrest
Toshiharu Murata was
28+ in You're Under Arrest
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 24 1994
Poster of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
Toshiharu Murata was
27+ in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Fri, Nov 19 1993
Poster of The Irresponsible Captain Tylor
The Irresponsible Captain Tylor
Toshiharu Murata was
26+ in The Irresponsible Captain Tylor
as 'Key Animation, Animation Director'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 25 1993
Poster of All Purpose Cultural Cat Girl Nuku Nuku
All Purpose Cultural Cat Girl Nuku Nuku
Toshiharu Murata was
26+ in All Purpose Cultural Cat Girl Nuku Nuku
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 21 1992
Poster of Starship Troopers
Starship Troopers
Toshiharu Murata was
22+ in Starship Troopers
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 25 1988