Hiroshi Watanabe
Born: 1960-02-11 in Kumamoto, Japan
Known For: Directing
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.
Filmography
2024
- Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister ... (Assistant Director)
2023
- Collar×Malice: deep cover part1 ... (Director)
2021
- Super Cub ... (Key Animation)
- Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal the Movie Part 1 ... (Second Unit Director)
- Hetalia: World Stars ... (Series Director)
2018
- Xuan Yuan Sword Luminary ... (Series Director)
2015
- Meiji Tokyo Renka: Yumihari no Serenade ... (Director)
2014
- Sailor Moon Crystal ... (Second Unit Director)
- Sakura Trick ... (Key Animation)
2013
- Meganebu! ... (Assistant Director)
2012
- Sankarea: Undying Love ... (Color Designer)
2009
- Cookin' Idol Ai! Mai! Main! ... (Series Director)
2007
- Shining Tears X Wind ... (Director)
- Fantastic Detective Labyrinth ... (Series Director)
2006
- Higurashi: When They Cry ... (Storyboard Artist)
2005
- Hell Girl ... (Director)
- The Law of Ueki ... (Director)
2004
- Jing: King of Bandits Seventh Heaven ... (Storyboard)
2003
- Mythical Detective Loki Ragnarok ... (Director)
2002
- Jing: King of Bandits ... (Series Director)
2001
- Star Ocean EX ... (Director)
2000
- Ceres: Celestial Legend ... (Storyboard Artist)
1998
- Slayers Gorgeous ... (Director)
- If I See You in my Dreams ... (Technical Supervisor)
- If I See You in My Dreams ... (Series Director)
1997
- Slayers Great ... (Director)
1996
- You're Under Arrest! ... (Storyboard Artist)
- Slayers Return ... (Director)
1995
- Slayers: The Motion Picture ... (Director)
1994
- New Cutey Honey ... (Key Animation)
1993
- Please Save My Earth ... (Animation Director)
- Minky Momo in the Bridge Over Dreams ... (Character Designer)
1991
- Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory ... (Key Animation)
1990
- Devilman - Volume 2: Demon Bird ... (Key Animation)
1989
- Kiki's Delivery Service ... (Key Animation)
- Venus Wars ... (Key Animation)
1988
- Mobile Suit SD Gundam ... (Animation Director)
1986
- Guyver: Out of Control ... (Director)
1985
- Vampire Hunter D ... (Key Animation)
- Magical Princess Minky Momo: La Ronde in My Dream ... (Director)
1984
- Cream Lemon ... (Key Animation)
1982
- Dr. Slump: Hoyoyo! Space Adventure ... (Key Animation)
1981
- Dr. Slump ... (Key Animation)