Portrait of Kitaro Kosaka

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 63 years old
External Links
IMDb logo
Sort by Popularity
Scroll to TV Credits
Acting Roles
Crew Roles

Movies (As Crew)

Sorted by Release Date
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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 14 2023
Poster of Belle
Belle
Kitaro Kosaka was 59 in Belle as 'Key Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 16 2021
Poster of Okko's Inn
Okko's Inn
Kitaro Kosaka was 56 in Okko's Inn as 'Director'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 09 2004
Poster of Nasu: Summer in Andalusia
Nasu: Summer in Andalusia
Kitaro Kosaka was 41 in Nasu: Summer in Andalusia as 'Writer, Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 26 2003
Poster of Spirited Away
Spirited Away
Kitaro Kosaka was 39 in Spirited Away as 'Animation Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 20 2001
Poster of Metropolis
Metropolis
Kitaro Kosaka was 39 in Metropolis as 'Key Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 26 2001
Poster of Clover
Clover
Kitaro Kosaka was 37 in Clover as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 21 1999
Poster of Princess Mononoke
Princess Mononoke
Kitaro Kosaka was 35 in Princess Mononoke as 'Animation Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 12 1997
Poster of Whisper of the Heart
Whisper of the Heart
Kitaro Kosaka was 33 in Whisper of the Heart as 'Character Designer, Animation Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 15 1995
Poster of Pom Poko
Pom Poko
Kitaro Kosaka was 32 in Pom Poko as 'Key Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 16 1994
Poster of A-Girl
A-Girl
Kitaro Kosaka was 31 in A-Girl as 'Director, Character Designer, Animation Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 24 1993
Poster of Akira
Akira
Kitaro Kosaka was 26 in Akira as 'Key Animation'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 02 1986
Poster of Angel's Egg
Angel's Egg
Kitaro Kosaka was 23 in Angel's Egg as 'Key Animation'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 11 1984
Poster of Gauche the Cellist
Gauche the Cellist
Kitaro Kosaka was 19 in Gauche the Cellist as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 23 1982

TV Shows (As Crew)

Sorted by Release Date
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 Master Keaton
Master Keaton
Kitaro Kosaka was 36+ in Master Keaton as 'Character Designer, Director, Storyboard Artist, Animation Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 06 1998
Poster of Yawara!
Yawara!
Kitaro Kosaka was 27+ in Yawara! as 'Key Animation, Storyboard Artist, Animation Director'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 06 1984