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Takayuki Hirao
January 10 1979- Place of birth: Tsuda, Kagawa, Japan [now Sanuki], Kagawa, Japan]
- Gender: Male
- Also known as: 平尾 隆之
Takayuki Hirao (平尾 隆之, Hirao Takayuki) is a Japanese anime director and storyboard artist. He is married to color designer Emi Chiba.
