★ HOW OLD IS TAKU KISHIMOTO?
Taku Kishimoto is 51 years old, born May 1, 1975 in Japan · Taurus.
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★ LEDE
About
Taku Kishimoto scripts anime narratives that defined a generation of shows. Born in Japan in 1975, he left Studio Ghibli to lead screenwriting on Bunny Drop, then pivoted to series like Haikyu!!, Erased, and Fruits Basket. His Taurus directness channels into dialogue that feels inevitable rather than written.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Taku Kishimoto shaped anime's emotional backbone as a screenwriter. Born May 1, 1975, in Japan, he spent early career at Studio Ghibli before taking charge of screenwriting for Bunny Drop. After that series wrapped, he moved through high-stakes projects: Haikyu!!, the sports anime that treated volleyball like existential drama; Erased, a time-travel thriller that rewired seinen (young adult male) television; and a Fruits Basket remake that brought the romance-comedy back for a streaming audience. As a screenwriter, Kishimoto translates manga and original concepts into dialogue, pacing, and emotional beats that land on screen. A Taurus born in early May, his life-path number is 1—the archetype of the originator—which tracks: he didn't follow anime-screenwriting convention; he rebuilt it for each series. Japanese anime screenwriters operate across decades-long franchises and genre shifts, and Kishimoto's portfolio proves versatility across sports, mystery, and romance.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Kishimoto worked as a screenwriter at Studio Ghibli before his solo breakthrough. The studio's influence—precision in adaptation, respect for source material—shaped his later approach to translating manga into anime. His transition out of Ghibli marked the start of his independent career.
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Trivia
- He took charge of screenwriting for Bunny Drop, the series that launched his independent profile.
- His credits span three distinct genres: sports (Haikyu!!), mystery-thriller (Erased), and romance-comedy (Fruits Basket remake).
- Kishimoto is a Taurus, a sign stereotyped as grounded and methodical—fitting for someone who scripts dialogue meant to feel inevitable rather than flashy.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and self-reliant. Taku Kishimoto tend to step into pioneer roles early and prefer setting direction over following it.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 1 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Kendall JennerPig · 1995
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- Caleb HearonPig · 1995
- Nick RobinsonPig · 1995
- Nicola PeltzPig · 1995
CHALLENGING
- Patrick MöllekenRooster · 1993
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Taku Kishimoto?
- Taku Kishimoto is 51 years old (born May 1, 1975).
- When is Taku Kishimoto's birthday?
- Taku Kishimoto was born on May 1, 1975.
- What is Taku Kishimoto's zodiac sign?
- Taku Kishimoto is a Taurus, born May 1, 1975.
- What is Taku Kishimoto's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Taku Kishimoto was born in 1975, the year of the Wood Rabbit.
- Where is Taku Kishimoto from?
- Taku Kishimoto is from Japan.
- What does Taku Kishimoto do?
- Taku Kishimoto is a writer.
- Is Taku Kishimoto still alive?
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