Utawaka Katsura, born March 6, 1968 in Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, Japan, is a Japanese entertainer and writer known for his work as a rakugo storyteller. His professional activities include both performing traditional Japanese comedic storytelling and contributing to anime productions. Katsura is recognized as the original creator of the anime television series Rakugo Tennyo Oyui, which aired in 2006. The series was produced as part of the 75th anniversary celebration for the Rakugo Arts Association, and Katsura, a self-acknowledged otaku, brought his expertise in rakugo to the project. His role as the original creator involved developing the story concept for the anime, which blends elements of rakugo with fantasy and action, featuring characters who become celestial nymphs that use the power of words to fight evil. Beyond his work as a creator, Katsura also contributed to anime as a voice actor, most notably providing the voice of the protagonist's father in the acclaimed 2006 film The Girl Who Leapt Through Time. He is credited as a writer and actor, with his known professional activity in anime concentrated around the year 2006. No information is available regarding original manga works by Utawaka Katsura.