Tatsuo Sato: key obituary facts
Is Tatsuo Sato dead? Yes. Tatsuo Sato died on April 24, 2026, at age 61.
Cause of death: Tatsuo Sato's cause of death was reported as liver failure.
What was Tatsuo Sato known for?
Tatsuo Sato was a Japanese anime director, liver failure.
More about Tatsuo Sato
Born: (1964-07-07)July 7, 1964Ōiso, Kanagawa, Japan.
Known for: Martian Successor Nadesico.
Tatsuo Sato, a Japanese anime director known for works including Cat Soup, Martian Successor Nadesico and Bodacious Space Pirates, died on April 24, 2026, at age 61.
Japanese media later reported that he died of liver failure. Born on July 7, 1964, in Ōiso, Kanagawa, Sato became one of anime’s notable directors, with Martian Successor Nadesico among the productions most closely associated with his career.