Junichi Satou

Director, Sound Director, Episode Director, Script, Storyboard, Series Composition, Original Creator and Voice Actor

Biography

Junichi Sato (佐藤順一, Satō Jun'ichi, born March 11, 1960) is a renowned Japanese anime director hailing from Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. Sato is widely recognized for his work in the shōjo-based anime genre, particularly in the magical girl genre. He was previously affiliated with TYO Animations, formerly known as Hal Film Maker. One of Sato's notable early works includes directing the first two seasons of Sailor Moon for Toei Animation, before passing the role to Kunihiko Ikuhara. Despite this, he continued to contribute by storyboarding and directing episodes for subsequent seasons. ... Read more

Known For

Neon Genesis Evangelion

Storyboard (eps 4-5, 15, 21)

Cowboy Bebop

Storyboard (ep 18)

Ouran High School Host Club

Storyboard (ep 2)

Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion

Storyboard

Sailor Moon

Director, Storyboard (ep. 1, 8, 14, 24, 45), Episode Director (ep. 1, 8, 14, 24, 45)

Production Roles (117)

2023
2 years ago
Akuma-kun (ONA) - Director, Storyboard (ep 1-2, 6, 11-12 ), Sound Director, Theme Song Lyrics
2021
4 years ago
Aria the Benedizione - Director (Chief Director), Screenplay
Waccha PriMagi! - Director (Chief Director)
Aria the Crepuscolo - Director (Chief Director), Screenplay
2020
5 years ago
Looking for Magical Doremi - Director
A Whisker Away - Director
2018
7 years ago
Amanchu! Advance - Director (Chief), Storyboard (eps 1, 7, 12, OP), Sound Director
Hug tto! Precure - Director, Storyboard (eps 2, 5, 20, 43, 49)
2016
9 years ago
Amanchu! - Director (Chief Director), Storyboard (eps 1, 5), Sound Director
Tamayura: Sotsugyou Shashin Part 4 - Ashita - Director, Original Creator, Series Composition
2015
10 years ago
Tamayura: Sotsugyou Shashin Part 3 - Akogare - Director, Original Creator, Series Composition
Aria the Avvenire - Director, Series Composition
Tamayura: Sotsugyou Shashin Part 2 - Hibiki - Director, Original Creator, Series Composition
Etotama - Storyboard (ED)
Tamayura: Sotsugyou Shashin Part 1 - Kizashi - Director, Original Creator, Series Composition
2014
11 years ago
Tamayura: More Aggressive - Tsuitachi dake no Shuugakuryokou, Nanode - Director
M3: Sono Kuroki Hagane - Director
Zetsumetsu Kigu Shoujo: Amazing Twins - Director, Script, Storyboard
2013
12 years ago
Tamayura: More Aggressive Picture Drama - Original Creator
Phi Brain: Puzzle of God 3 - Series Composition
Tamayura: More Aggressive - Director, Script (ep 1), Storyboard (eps 1, 9), Original Creator, Sound Director, Series Composition
2012
13 years ago
One Off - Director, Storyboard (ep 4, ED), Original Creator
Tamayura: Hitotose - Attakai Kaze no Omoide, Nanode - Director
Phi-Brain ~ Puzzle of God: The Orpheus Order - Storyboard (eps 6, 10, 18, 24), Series Composition
2011
14 years ago
Tamayura: Hitotose - Director, Script (ep 1), Storyboard (eps 1, 7, 10, 12, OP), Episode Director (ED), Original Creator, Sound Director, Series Composition
Phi-Brain ~ Puzzle of God - Director, Storyboard (ep 1)
Croisée in a Foreign Labyrinth The Animation: Concert - Script, Storyboard
Croisée in a Foreign Labyrinth The Animation - Sound Director, Series Composition
2010
15 years ago
Tamayura - Director, Script (eps 1-4), Storyboard (eps 1-4), Episode Director (ED), Original Creator, Sound Director, Series Composition
Stray Cats Overrun! - Director (ep 12), Storyboard (ep 12)

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