Tao Katahira
Hi! My name is Tao Katahira.
About
Hi! My name is Tao Katahira.
I’ve been working as a 3D animator and previz/layout artist for over 7 years in Japan after graduating from the CGI & VFX program at the Academy of Art University in California, US.
I’ve worked on several feature films featuring popular characters in Japan, such as Doraemon and Crayon Shin-chan, as well as YouTube short films for Nintendo’s Fire Emblem series.
I’ve also contributed to a variety of other mediums — cinematics for a fighter jet game, in-game sequences for a Chinese idol game, a zoo-themed virtual exhibition, 3D sequences for anime series, and more — working mainly as an animator and previz/layout artist.
Through my work as an animator, I’ve also taken on projects with tight deadlines and leading roles.
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- 7 years' experience
- Joined July 2026
Languages
- JapaneseFluent
- EnglishAdvanced
Industry experience
- Media & Entertainment
- Gaming
Work experience
Worked on multiple short animated films with a child-oriented focus. Gained hands-on experience with pipeline processes utilizing game engines such as Unity or UE.
Created layouts and animations for two animated feature films, each showcasing distinct art styles.
Collaborated with animation supervisors and leads to develop layouts and animations for two animated short films, incorporating an anime style. Utilized human expression as a reference to analyze and create facial animations for cinematics in a game designed for Nintendo Switch.
Education
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