Tōya Satō
Known for
Among the names in the crawl at the end sits Tōya Satō, a Japanese director who works where the film is put together rather than where it is watched. Most conversations about this filmography start at 'Grave of the Fireflies'. 'Kaiji: The Ultimate Gambler' counts among the more visible projects. The beginning of the record is the part hardest to track down. Projects, not roles, are the unit this career is measured in.
Tōya Satō
14 Directed
21 Series
Among the names in the crawl at the end sits Tōya Satō, a Japanese director who works where the film is put together rather than where it is watched. Most conversations about this filmography start at 'Grave of the Fireflies'. 'Kaiji: The Ultimate Gambler' counts among the more visible projects. The beginning of the record is the part hardest to track down. Projects, not roles, are the unit this career is measured in.
Movies
Director
Kaiji 2: The Ultimate Gambler
2011
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Kaiji: The Ultimate Gambler
2009
Director
Grave of the Fireflies
2005
Director
Kaiji: Final Game
2020
Director
Gokusen: The Movie
2009
Director
Caution, Hazardous Wife: The Movie
2021
Director
Gatchaman
2013
Director
ST: Aka to Shiro no Sôsa File the Movie
2015
Director
Pretty Proofreader DX
2017
Director
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up
2013
TV Shows
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Gokusen
2002
Director
ACMA:GAME
2024
Director
Dandarin Rules
2013
Director
Walk with the Light
2004
Director
日曜はダメよ
1993
Director
My Loser Husband
2017
Director
Survival Wedding
2018
Director
The Memorandum of Kyoko Okitegami
2015
Director
My Boss, My Hero
2006
Director
Duty and Revenge
2022
Director
ST MPD Scientific Investigation Squad
2014
Director
Lost ID
2016
Director
One-Pound Gospel
2008
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The Files of the Young Kindaichi
1995
Director
God Does Not Play Dice
2006
Director
Samurai High School
2009
Director
The Files of Young Kindaichi
2001
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D×D: Dangerous Angel × Death Hunter
1997
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Kimi to Ita Mirai no Tame ni ~ I'll be back
1999
Director
ST～警視庁科学特捜班～
2013
Full Filmography
Kaiji: Life Revenge Game
Director
2027
Film
劇場版ACMA:GAME 最後の鍵
Director
2024
Film
ACMA:GAME
Director · 12 episodes
2024–
TV
Duty and Revenge
Director · 10 episodes
2022–
TV
Caution, Hazardous Wife: The Movie
Director
2021
Film
Kaiji: Final Game
Director
2020
Film
Survival Wedding
Director · 10 episodes
2018–
TV
Pretty Proofreader DX
Director
2017
Film
My Loser Husband
Director · 10 episodes
2017–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Tōya Satō and where are they from?
Tōya Satō is 67 years old, born on April 11, 1959 in Nishitokyo, Tokyo, Japan.
What are the most famous roles of Tōya Satō?
Tōya Satō is best known for directing Grave of the Fireflies, Kaiji: The Ultimate Gambler, Kaiji 2: The Ultimate Gambler.
How many movies has Tōya Satō directed?
Over a 45-year career (since 1981), Tōya Satō has directed or written 14 films and worked on 21 TV shows.
What was Tōya Satō's first movie?
The career of Tōya Satō began with ドリーム・マスター (1981).
What is Tōya Satō's most recent movie or series?
Tōya Satō's most recent release is 劇場版ACMA:GAME 最後の鍵, which premiered on October 25, 2024.
What TV shows has Tōya Satō created or directed?
On television, Tōya Satō has appeared in Gokusen, My Boss, My Hero, The Memorandum of Kyoko Okitegami, The Files of the Young Kindaichi.
Does Tōya Satō have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Tōya Satō's upcoming work includes: Kaiji: Life Revenge Game (2027).
Tōya Satō
1959-04-11 · Nishitokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Among the names in the crawl at the end sits Tōya Satō, a Japanese director who works where the film is put together rather than where it is watched. Most conversations about this filmography start at 'Grave of the Fireflies'. 'Kaiji: The Ultimate Gambler' counts among the more visible projects. The beginning of the record is the part hardest to track down. Projects, not roles, are the unit this career is measured in.