Portrait of Katsuya Kondo

Katsuya Kondo

Bio: Katsuya Kondō (近藤 勝也, born June 2, 1963, in Ehime Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese manga artist, character designer, animator, and animation director. He is best known for his character design work on the Studio Ghibli films Kiki's Delivery Service and Ocean Waves, as well as the PlayStation game Jade Cocoon
Born: Sun, Jun 02 1963
Birthplace: Ehime, Japan
Katsuya Kondo is 62 years old
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Poster of Paris ni Saku Étoile
Paris ni Saku Étoile
Katsuya Kondo will be 62 in Paris ni Saku Étoile as 'Character Designer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 13 2026
Poster of The Boy and the Heron
The Boy and the Heron
Katsuya Kondo was 60 in The Boy and the Heron as 'Key Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 14 2023
Poster of Zen - Grogu and Dust Bunnies
Zen - Grogu and Dust Bunnies
Katsuya Kondo was 59 in Zen - Grogu and Dust Bunnies as 'Director, Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 11 2022
Poster of Earwig and the Witch
Earwig and the Witch
Katsuya Kondo was 57 in Earwig and the Witch as 'Character Designer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 03 2021
Poster of The Journey Continues
The Journey Continues
Katsuya Kondo was 53 in The Journey Continues as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 17 2016
Poster of Balance
Balance
Katsuya Kondo was 53 in Balance as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 16 2016
Poster of Encounter
Encounter
Katsuya Kondo was 52 in Encounter as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 01 2016
Poster of When Marnie Was There
When Marnie Was There
Katsuya Kondo was 51 in When Marnie Was There as 'Key Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 19 2014
Poster of The Wind Rises
The Wind Rises
Katsuya Kondo was 50 in The Wind Rises as 'Key Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 20 2013
Poster of From Up on Poppy Hill
From Up on Poppy Hill
Katsuya Kondo was 48 in From Up on Poppy Hill as 'Character Designer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 16 2011
Poster of The Secret World of Arrietty
The Secret World of Arrietty
Katsuya Kondo was 47 in The Secret World of Arrietty as 'Key Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 16 2010
Poster of Ponyo
Ponyo
Katsuya Kondo was 45 in Ponyo as 'Animation Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 19 2008
Poster of House Hunting
House Hunting
Katsuya Kondo was 42 in House Hunting as 'Animation Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 03 2006
Poster of The Path of Wind
The Path of Wind
Katsuya Kondo was 41 in The Path of Wind as 'Character Designer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 08 2004
Poster of Howl's Moving Castle
Howl's Moving Castle
Katsuya Kondo was 41 in Howl's Moving Castle as 'Key Animation, Animation Supervisor'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 09 2004
Poster of The Aurora
The Aurora
Katsuya Kondo was 37 in The Aurora as 'Character Designer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 06 2000
Poster of My Neighbors the Yamadas
My Neighbors the Yamadas
Katsuya Kondo was 36 in My Neighbors the Yamadas as 'Key Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 17 1999
Poster of Princess Mononoke
Princess Mononoke
Katsuya Kondo was 34 in Princess Mononoke as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 12 1997
Poster of Pom Poko
Pom Poko
Katsuya Kondo was 31 in Pom Poko as 'Key Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 16 1994
Poster of Ocean Waves
Ocean Waves
Katsuya Kondo was 30 in Ocean Waves as 'Animation Director, Character Designer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 09 1993
Poster of Porco Rosso
Porco Rosso
Katsuya Kondo was 29 in Porco Rosso as 'Key Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 18 1992
Poster of Only Yesterday
Only Yesterday
Katsuya Kondo was 28 in Only Yesterday as 'Animation Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 20 1991
Poster of Like the Clouds, Like the Wind
Like the Clouds, Like the Wind
Katsuya Kondo was 26 in Like the Clouds, Like the Wind as 'Character Designer, Animation Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 21 1990
Poster of Devilman - Volume 2: Demon Bird
Devilman - Volume 2: Demon Bird
Katsuya Kondo was 26 in Devilman - Volume 2: Demon Bird as 'Key Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 23 1990
Poster of My Neighbor Totoro
My Neighbor Totoro
Katsuya Kondo was 24 in My Neighbor Totoro as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 16 1988
Poster of Devilman - Volume 1: The Birth
Devilman - Volume 1: The Birth
Katsuya Kondo was 24 in Devilman - Volume 1: The Birth as 'Key Animation'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 01 1987
Poster of Royal Space Force - The Wings of Honneamise
Royal Space Force - The Wings of Honneamise
Katsuya Kondo was 23 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
Katsuya Kondo was 23 in Castle in the Sky as 'Key Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 02 1986
Poster of Amon Saga
Amon Saga
Katsuya Kondo was 23 in Amon Saga as 'Key Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 18 1986

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Poster of Ronja the Robber's Daughter
Ronja the Robber's Daughter
Katsuya Kondo was 51+ in Ronja the Robber's Daughter as 'Character Designer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 2014
Poster of Den-noh Coil
Den-noh Coil
Katsuya Kondo was 43+ in Den-noh Coil as 'Key Animation'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, May 12 2007
Poster of Ghibli Full Special Short Shorts
Ghibli Full Special Short Shorts
Katsuya Kondo was 29+ in Ghibli Full Special Short Shorts as 'Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 23 1992
Poster of Twilight Q
Twilight Q
Katsuya Kondo was 23+ in Twilight Q as 'Key Animation, Character Designer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Feb 28 1987