- Language
- Japanese
- Occupation
- Director
- Gender
- Male
- Date of birth
- 1960-08-10
- Hometown
- Hirakata, Osaka Prefecture, Japan
- Years active
- 1984
Sunao Katabuchi
片渕須直
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While studying at Nihon University, Katabuchi participated in the writing team of Sherlock Hound, which's production also involved Hayao Miyazaki. After graduating, he joined Telecom Animation Film.
In 1999, Katabuchi joined Studio 4°C, where he directed Princess Arete. The movie was released in 2001 and won Excellent Works of the Year in the Domestic Feature Film Category at Tokyo International Anime Fair in 2002. He joined Madhouse and worked for various animations including Black Lagoon. In 2016, Katabuchi directed In This Corner of the World which was released on November 12, 2016 in Japan.
Married to fellow director Chie Uratani.
Signature works
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Genre preference
- Adventure23%
- Drama21%
- Slice of Life15%
- Comedy12%
- Fantasy12%
- Action7%
- Sci-Fi5%
- Thriller5%
Frequent collaborators
Frequently asked questions
What is Sunao Katabuchi's name in other languages?
Sunao Katabuchi is also known as 片渕須直.
When is Sunao Katabuchi's birthday?
Sunao Katabuchi was born on August 10, 1960.
How old is Sunao Katabuchi?
Sunao Katabuchi is 65 years old.
What is Sunao Katabuchi's gender?
Sunao Katabuchi is male.
What does Sunao Katabuchi do?
Sunao Katabuchi works as Director.
What language does Sunao Katabuchi voice in?
Sunao Katabuchi performs in Japanese.
Where is Sunao Katabuchi from?
Sunao Katabuchi is from Hirakata, Osaka Prefecture, Japan.
