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Morio Asaka

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Morio Asaka is a Japanese anime director known for his work with the animation studio Madhouse. His directing credits span a wide variety of genres and include the highly influential magical girl series "Cardcaptor Sakura" (1998) and the competitive sports drama "Chihayafuru" (2011). Asaka's work is distinguished by its focus on emotionally nuanced, character-driven storytelling and strong ensemble casts. His projects cater to audiences seeking detailed, long-form adaptations of popular manga properties.

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What is Morio Asaka best known for directing?

Asaka is closely associated with Madhouse productions including Cardcaptor Sakura, Chihayafuru, Nana, and My Love Story!!. Cardcaptor Sakura began as a television anime in 1998 and was his television directing debut.

Is Chihayafuru about a real competitive game?

Yes. Chihayafuru follows Chihaya Ayase and her friends as they compete in karuta, a Japanese card game based on the Hyakunin Isshu poems. Madhouse's first television season premiered in 2011 and was directed by Morio Asaka. [Madhouse](https://madhouse.co.jp/works/tv_chihayafuru/)

Did Morio Asaka direct Cardcaptor Sakura: The Movie?

Yes. Asaka directed the first Cardcaptor Sakura theatrical film, released in 1999, after directing the 1998 television series for Madhouse. The film continues Sakura Kinomoto's magical-card story outside the television episodes.

How is Morio Asaka connected to Madhouse?

Madhouse is the studio behind many of Asaka's best-known directing credits, including Cardcaptor Sakura and Chihayafuru. His work there spans magical-girl, josei, romance, and competitive-sports storytelling.