Toshio Nakatani
DirectorToshio Nakatani is a Japanese anime producer at Nippon Television who oversaw production of the Death Note anime television series and its Relight recap specials.
Death Note Role
Nakatani served as a producer on the Death Note anime television series, shepherding the Madhouse-animated adaptation of Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata's manga through its run, and continued in that role for the Death Note Relight recap specials that followed.
Career and Notable Roles
Born in Yokohama in 1968, Nakatani has spent his career producing anime at Nippon Television, with credits including Hunter x Hunter (2011), Monster, Claymore, Ouran High School Host Club, Chihayafuru, and entries in the long-running Lupin III franchise.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Toshio Nakatani?
Toshio Nakatani is a Japanese anime producer, born in Yokohama in 1968, who has spent his career producing anime at Nippon Television. His credits include the Death Note anime as well as a wide range of other series.
What was Toshio Nakatani's role on the Death Note anime?
Nakatani served as a producer on the Death Note television anime, shepherding Madhouse's adaptation of Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata's manga through its run.
Did Toshio Nakatani produce any other Death Note projects?
Nakatani continued as a producer on the Death Note Relight recap specials that followed the original television series, extending his involvement with the franchise beyond the initial anime run.
What other anime has Toshio Nakatani produced?
Nakatani's credits at Nippon Television include Hunter x Hunter (2011), Monster, Claymore, Ouran High School Host Club, and Chihayafuru, alongside his work on Death Note.
Has Toshio Nakatani produced any long-running anime franchises?
Yes, Nakatani has produced entries in the long-running Lupin III franchise, one of several ongoing series he has worked on during his career producing anime at Nippon Television.
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Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the Death Note anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Character and scene imagery on this site is original artwork by Daddy Jim Headquarters, not screenshots or licensed imagery. Official cover art is used on three types of pages for editorial commentary:
- Movie pages: theatrical posters and key visuals, credited to Nippon Television and Warner Bros. Japan.
- Game pages: official box art, credited to Konami and other publishers.
- Manga chapter pages: Jump Comics volume covers, credited to Shueisha, Tsugumi Ohba, and Takeshi Obata.
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