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Hiroshi Watanabe
AKA: わたなべ ひろし · 渡辺ひろし · 渡辺浩
Directing
Born: 1960
Kumamoto, Japan
30 Global Credits
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Biography
Originating from Studio Live, where he studied under Ashida Toyoo.
He made his debut as in-betweener on Manga Nihon Emaki and became a key animator on Cyborg 009 but it was his work as animation director on the Minky Momo series that brought him recognition and he was asked to draw illustrations of Momo. Subsequently he became the character designer for the later OVAs.
In 1986 he made his debut as director on Kyoushoku Soukou Guyver. Following some more work as animator he switched to directing in the beginning of the '90s. He is nowadays affiliated with Studio Deen.
He made his debut as in-betweener on Manga Nihon Emaki and became a key animator on Cyborg 009 but it was his work as animation director on the Minky Momo series that brought him recognition and he was asked to draw illustrations of Momo. Subsequently he became the character designer for the later OVAs.
In 1986 he made his debut as director on Kyoushoku Soukou Guyver. Following some more work as animator he switched to directing in the beginning of the '90s. He is nowadays affiliated with Studio Deen.
Known For
Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister
Assistant Director
2024 · JP
Super Cub
Key Animation
2021 · JP
Hetalia: World Stars
Series Director, Storyboard Artist
2021 · JP
Xuan Yuan Sword Luminary
Art Designer, Series Director
2018 · JP
Sakura Trick
Key Animation
2014 · JP
Meganebu!
Assistant Director
2013 · JP
Sankarea: Undying Love
Color Designer
2012 · JP
Cookin' Idol Ai! Mai! Main!
Series Director
2009 · JP
Full Credits
| Show / Title | Year | Credit / Role |
|---|---|---|
| Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister | 2024 | Assistant Director |
| Super Cub | 2021 | Key Animation |
| Hetalia: World Stars | 2021 | Series Director, Storyboard Artist |
| Xuan Yuan Sword Luminary | 2018 | Art Designer, Series Director |
| Sakura Trick | 2014 | Key Animation |
| Meganebu! | 2013 | Assistant Director |
| Sankarea: Undying Love | 2012 | Color Designer |
| Cookin' Idol Ai! Mai! Main! | 2009 | Series Director |
| Fantastic Detective Labyrinth | 2007 | Series Director |
| Shining Tears X Wind | 2007 | Director |
| Higurashi: When They Cry | 2006 | Storyboard Artist |
| Hell Girl | 2005 | Director, Key Animation, Writer |
| The Law of Ueki | 2005 | Director |
| Jing: King of Bandits Seventh Heaven | 2004 | Director, Storyboard |
| Mythical Detective Loki Ragnarok | 2003 | Series Director |
| Jing: King of Bandits | 2002 | Series Director, Storyboard Artist |
| Star Ocean EX | 2001 | Director, Storyboard Artist |
| Ceres: Celestial Legend | 2000 | Storyboard Artist |
| You're Under Arrest! | 1996 | Series Composition, Storyboard Artist |
| New Cutey Honey | 1994 | Key Animation |
| Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory | 1991 | Key Animation |
| Dr. Slump | 1981 | Key Animation |