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Tetsuya Watanabe
AKA: 渡辺哲哉 · 渡邉哲哉 · 渡邊哲也
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Japan
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Biography
Tetsuya Watanabe (渡邊 哲哉, Watanabe Tetsuya) is a Japanese anime director and storyboard artist known for his work on various television series and films. He began his career in the animation industry in the early 1990s, contributing to notable projects such as Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995) and Cowboy Bebop (1998). Watanabe has directed episodes for series including The Big O (1999) and Fairy Tail (2009). His directorial debut came with After War Gundam X (1996), where he served as the series director. Watanabe's work is characterized by dynamic storytelling and a strong visual style.
Known For
The Foolish Angel Dances with the Devil
Director
2024 · JP
16bit Sensation: Another Layer
Storyboard Artist
2023 · JP
From Now On We Begin Ethics
Director
2021 · JP
Midnight Occult Civil Servants
Series Director
2019 · JP
Phantom in the Twilight
Storyboard Artist
2018 · CN
Schwarzes Marken
Director, Storyboard Artist, Writer
2016 · JP
Cross Ange: Rondo of Angels and Dragons
Storyboard Artist
2014 · JP
Terra Formars
Storyboard Artist
2014 · JP
Full Credits
| Show / Title | Year | Credit / Role |
|---|---|---|
| The Foolish Angel Dances with the Devil | 2024 | Director |
| 16bit Sensation: Another Layer | 2023 | Storyboard Artist |
| From Now On We Begin Ethics | 2021 | Director |
| Midnight Occult Civil Servants | 2019 | Series Director |
| Phantom in the Twilight | 2018 | Storyboard Artist |
| Schwarzes Marken | 2016 | Director, Storyboard Artist, Writer |
| Cross Ange: Rondo of Angels and Dragons | 2014 | Storyboard Artist |
| Terra Formars | 2014 | Storyboard Artist |
| Buddy Complex | 2013 | Storyboard Artist |
| White Album 2 | 2013 | Storyboard Artist |
| Love Live! School Idol Project | 2013 | Storyboard Artist |
| Horizon in the Middle of Nowhere | 2011 | Director, Storyboard Artist |
| Mayo Chiki! | 2011 | Storyboard Artist |
| A-Channel | 2011 | Storyboard Artist |
| Dog Days | 2011 | Storyboard Artist |
| Oreimo | 2010 | Director, Storyboard Artist |
| Seitokai Yakuindomo | 2010 | Director |
| Fairy Tail | 2009 | Director |
| White Album | 2009 | Director, Storyboard Artist |
| Dragonaut: The Resonance | 2007 | Storyboard Artist |
| Strain: Strategic Armored Infantry | 2006 | Series Director |
| Akane Maniax | 2004 | Series Director |
| Rumbling Hearts | 2003 | Series Director |
| RahXephon | 2002 | Storyboard Artist |
| The Big O | 1999 | Director, Storyboard Artist |
| Turn A Gundam | 1999 | Director |
| The King of Braves GaoGaiGar | 1997 | Storyboard Artist |
| Saber Marionette J | 1996 | Director, Storyboard Artist |