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Michiya Katou

Michiya Katou

Episode Director and Storyboard

Biography

Michiya Katou is a talented anime professional from Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. He is widely recognized as the founder and president of Cyclone Graphics - a well-known production house in the anime industry that specializes in visual effects,... Read more

Michiya Katou is a talented anime professional from Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. He is widely recognized as the founder and president of Cyclone Graphics - a well-known production house in the anime industry that specializes in visual effects, photography, and CG. Before establishing his company in 2002, Michiya was a graduate of Musashino Art University, where he learned various skills to enhance his abilities as an animator. Over the years, he has had the opportunity to work on several popular anime projects, including K-ON!, The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, and more. Today, Michi... Read more

Production Roles (30)

  • 2024

    1 year ago

    TRILLION GAME

    TRILLION GAME - Special Effects (Supervision) Not Yet Aired

  • 2022

    3 years ago

    Bubble

    Bubble - Special Effects (Supervision)

  • 2021

    4 years ago

    Kanashiki Debu Neko-chan

    Kanashiki Debu Neko-chan - Director, Script

    Beastars 2nd Season

    Beastars 2nd Season - Storyboard (ep 11)

  • 2020

    5 years ago

    No Guns Life Season 2

    No Guns Life Season 2 - Storyboard (ED), Episode Director (ED), Editing (ED)

    Blue: Line Step Brush

    Blue: Line Step Brush - Director of Photography

  • 2019

    6 years ago

    No Guns Life

    No Guns Life - Storyboard (ED), Setting, Special Effects

    Beastars

    Beastars - Episode Director (OP)

    Osu no Buu-chan

    Osu no Buu-chan - Director

  • 2018

    7 years ago

    Okko's Inn

    Okko's Inn - Director of Photography, Special Effects

    Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms

    Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms - Special Effects

  • 2017

    8 years ago

    Kizumonogatari Part 3: Cold-Blooded

    Kizumonogatari Part 3: Cold-Blooded - Director of Photography, Special Effects

  • 2016

    9 years ago

    Drifters

    Drifters - Episode Director (OP)

    Kizumonogatari Part 2: Hot-Blooded

    Kizumonogatari Part 2: Hot-Blooded - Special Effects

    Kizumonogatari Part 1: Iron-Blooded

    Kizumonogatari Part 1: Iron-Blooded - Special Effects

  • 2015

    10 years ago

    Dokuro the Ghost

    Dokuro the Ghost - Director, Original Creator

  • 2014

    11 years ago

    Flowers Will Bloom In Tohoku

    Flowers Will Bloom In Tohoku - Director, Script, Storyboard, Original Character Design

    Nandaka Velonica

    Nandaka Velonica - Director, Storyboard (eps 1, 3, 7-8, 10), Episode Director (eps 5, 7), Original Character Design

  • 2010

    15 years ago

    The Tatami Galaxy

    The Tatami Galaxy - Episode Director (OP), Director of Photography (OP), Editing (OP)

  • 2009

    16 years ago

    Uchuu Senkan Yamato: Fukkatsu-hen

    Uchuu Senkan Yamato: Fukkatsu-hen - Director of Photography

    Ride Back

    Ride Back - Storyboard (OP), Episode Director (OP), Director of Photography (OP)

  • 2008

    17 years ago

    Bihada Ichizoku

    Bihada Ichizoku - Director, Storyboard, Director of Photography

    Batman: Gotham Knight

    Batman: Gotham Knight - Director of Photography

    Library Wars

    Library Wars - Storyboard, Episode Director

  • 2007

    18 years ago

    Nasu: A Migratory Bird with Suitcase

    Nasu: A Migratory Bird with Suitcase - Director of Photography

    Ani*Kuri15

    Ani*Kuri15 - Director of Photography (ep 15)

  • 2006

    19 years ago

    Paprika

    Paprika - Episode Director (CG Director), Director of Photography

    Hellsing Ultimate

    Hellsing Ultimate - Storyboard (ep 8)

  • 2005

    20 years ago

    Oden-kun

    Oden-kun - Director

  • 2004

    21 years ago

    Paranoia Agent

    Paranoia Agent - Principle Drawing (Eyecatch Design)

Known For

Hellsing Ultimate

Hellsing Ultimate

Storyboard (ep 8)

The Tatami Galaxy

The Tatami Galaxy

Episode Director (OP), Director of Photography (OP), Editing (OP)

Beastars

Beastars

Episode Director (OP)

Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms

Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms

Special Effects

Kizumonogatari Part 3: Cold-Blooded

Kizumonogatari Part 3: Cold-Blooded

Director of Photography, Special Effects