Sailor Mercury sketch on Shikishi by Gen Sato - Sailor Moon Animator

Sailor Mercury sketch by Sailor Moon Animator

Gen Sato is a highly respected Japanese animator whose work has helped define the look, movement, and emotional weight of modern anime. Known for his mastery of expressive character acting and dynamic action, Sato has contributed to some of the most influential and globally recognized animation productions to come out of Japan. His animation is celebrated for its fluidity, power, and unmistakable sense of life—qualities that separate true craftsmen from technicians. Within the industry, Gen Sato is regarded as an animator’s animator: a creator whose work inspires peers, shapes younger talent, and leaves a lasting visual legacy. Owning original art from Gen Sato means owning a tangible piece of anime history, created by one of the medium’s most important and quietly influential artists. Credits Include: Boruto: Naruto Next Generations (TV) : Animation Director Crusher Joe: The Movie : Animation Cutie Honey Universe (TV) : Key Animation Digimon Adventure tri.: Reunion (movie 1) : Key Animation (Maruga Factory) Digimon Adventure tri: Loss (movie 4) : Key Animation Digimon Fusion (TV) : Key Animation Dragon Ball Super (TV) : Key Animation Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods (movie) : Key Animation Mobile Suit SD Gundam (OAV/movie) Naruto Shippūden (TV) : Animation Director Pocket Monsters: Diamond & Pearl (TV) : Key Animation Pokémon Journeys: The Series (TV 2019) : Key Animation Pokémon XY (TV) : Key Animation Pokémon: Black and White (TV) : Key Animation Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Crystal (ONA 2014) Sket Dance (TV) Sword Art Online: Alicization - War of Underworld (TV) : Key Animation