Yoshirō Kataoka, also known as Hagera, is a prominent anime producer and production designer born on April 8, 1945, in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. His career includes significant roles at companies like Tōkyū Agency, Asatsu DK, and NAS. Currently, he serves as a full-time advisor at Marvelous Entertainment. Kataoka is known for his innovative planning approach in anime production, particularly during his time in advertising. Since 2000, he has produced shōjo anime for TV Tokyo and also creates anime musicals. He co-founded the Animax channel and Aniraji radio program focused on anime and related media.
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Your next birthday is 304 days away.
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Meaning of the name - Yoshiro
righteous generation, virtuous generation
Read Full Yoshiro Name AnalysisApril 8, 1945 Facts
Generation Group
Yoshirō Kataoka belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Kanagawa Prefecture
Educated At: Keio University
Occupation: manufacturer | film producer | television producer
Employers: Tōkyū Agency | Asatsu DK | NAS | Marvelous Entertainment
Astrology Analysis
Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.Ephemeris for April 8, 1945
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 8, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for April 8, 2026 |
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| Sun | 18 Aries 30 | 18 Aries 52 | 6 Cancer 36 |
| Moon | 25 Aquarius 9 | 2 Capricorn 17 | 14 Aquarius 13 |
| Mercury | 26 Aries 30 | 21 Pisces 38 | 21 Cancer 0 |
| Venus | 29 Aries 32 | 11 Taurus 7 | 20 Taurus 59 |
| Mars | 11 Pisces 20 | 29 Pisces 8 | 12 Taurus 36 |
| Jupiter | 19 Virgo 13 | 16 Cancer 23 | 20 Virgo 13 |
| Saturn | 5 Cancer 14 | 6 Aries 24 | 13 Cancer 40 |
| Uranus | 10 Gemini 14 | 29 Taurus 7 | 14 Gemini 39 |
| Neptune | 4 Libra 42 | 2 Aries 29 | 3 Libra 43 |
| Pluto | 7 Leo 55 | 5 Aquarius 19 | 8 Leo 53 |
| Rahu | 13 Cancer 37 | 6 Pisces 59 | 9 Cancer 20 |
| Ketu | 13 Capricorn 37 | 6 Virgo 59 | 9 Capricorn 20 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Yoshirō Kataoka's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Mars
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Rahu
Exact: 12 March, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Ketu
Exact: 12 March, 2026 - Saturn square Ketu
Exact: 10 July, 2026 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Jupiter trine Sun
Exact: 28 September, 2026 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 18 October, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Moon
Exact: 07 November, 2026 - Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 17 November, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Moon
Exact: 17 November, 2026
