Tatsuhiko Urahata is a Japanese male screenwriter born in 1963 who has built a lengthy career primarily writing scripts for anime television series, films, and original video animations. He is a member of the Japanese Scriptwriters Federation and was formerly affiliated with the animation studio Madhouse, where he originally worked in a directorial role before transitioning to a focus on screenwriting.

Urahata’s work as a lead writer, often credited as the series script supervisor or series composer, spans a wide range of genres and productions. Among his many credits are series such as the card game adaptation "Cardfight!! Vanguard," the competitive麻将 (mahjong) series "Saki," the romantic comedy "My Little Sister Can’t Be This Cute," the historical fantasy "Horizon in the Middle of Nowhere," the nostalgic gaming anime "Hi Score Girl," and the critically acclaimed drama "Violet Evergarden." His career also includes work on notable titles like the psychological thriller "Monster," the music-focused drama "NANA," and the classic action-comedy "D.N.A²." In addition to his television work, he has contributed scripts for film adaptations, including the "Strike Witches" movie.

His involvement as an original creator is exemplified by the "Z/X Code reunion" project. For this work, he served as the story writer for the original manga, which was illustrated by Takuya Fujima. The manga was serialized in Shueisha’s V Jump magazine from September 2017 and was later compiled into three tankobon volumes. The series was placed on an indefinite hiatus in June 2018 due to the sudden illness of one of its creators, but it eventually completed its run. Urahata also acted as the series scriptwriter for the 12-episode anime television adaptation of "Z/X Code reunion," which was produced by the studio Passione and aired from October to December 2019. This project highlights a recurring pattern in his career where he is involved in both the source material and its adaptation.

Urahata’s artistic identity is that of a prolific and versatile industry professional. His extensive bibliography demonstrates a consistent ability to adapt various source materials, from manga and light novels to card games, while also contributing to original anime concepts. He is recognized for his stable, long-term output, often collaborating with the same voice actors and directors across multiple projects over the course of his decades-long career. His work in the industry is significant due to the sheer volume of his contributions and his involvement in several popular and enduring franchises, marking him as a foundational figure in anime screenwriting.