He was born in Shimoda City. Joined Toei Doga in the late 50s to doing planning and assistance tasks. In the mid-60s he began to direct episodes of TV animation series Boy Ninja Fujimaru and Rainbow Squadron Robin. Debuted in long-feature format film with The Three Musketeers'n Boots (1972), sequel of Puss'n Boots. Katsumata also co-directed the first animation TV Series based on mangas by G?Nagai and Dynamic Pro.: Devil Man (1972-73), Mazinger Z (1972-74) [and the first film of the saga, Ma ...[Read Story]