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Discover Hiroshi Watanabe

Hiroshi Watanabe

Directing
1960-02-11
Kumamoto, Japan
Also known as: わたなべ ひろし, 渡辺ひろし, 渡辺浩

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.

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Behind the Camera (58)

Dr. Slump
7.9
TV
Dr. Slump

Key Animation

Higurashi: When They Cry
7.7
TV
Higurashi: When They Cry

Storyboard Artist

Hell Girl
8.2
TV
Hell Girl

Director

Hell Girl
8.2
TV
Hell Girl

Writer

Hell Girl
8.2
TV
Hell Girl

Key Animation

Jing: King of Bandits
5.6
TV
Jing: King of Bandits
5.6
TV
Jing: King of Bandits

Series Director

Jing: King of Bandits
5.6
TV
Jing: King of Bandits

Storyboard Artist

Sailor Moon Crystal
8.1
TV
Sailor Moon Crystal

Second Unit Director

The Law of Ueki
7.8
TV
The Law of Ueki

Director

The Law of Ueki
7.8
TV
The Law of Ueki

Series Director

Super Cub
7.3
TV
Super Cub

Key Animation

You're Under Arrest!
7.8
TV
You're Under Arrest!

Storyboard Artist

You're Under Arrest!
7.8
TV
You're Under Arrest!

Series Composition

Kiki's Delivery Service
7.8
Kiki's Delivery Service

Key Animation

New Cutey Honey
6.4
TV
New Cutey Honey

Key Animation

Please Save My Earth
4.8
TV
Please Save My Earth

Animation Director

Sankarea: Undying Love
7.8
TV
Sankarea: Undying Love

Color Designer

Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister
7.3
TV
Ceres: Celestial Legend
6.5
TV
Ceres: Celestial Legend

Storyboard Artist

Sakura Trick
6.1
TV
Sakura Trick

Key Animation

Mythical Detective Loki Ragnarok
6.6
TV
Hetalia: World Stars
7.3
TV
Hetalia: World Stars

Series Director

Hetalia: World Stars
7.3
TV
Hetalia: World Stars

Storyboard Artist

Hetalia: World Stars
7.3
TV
Fantastic Detective Labyrinth
2.0
TV
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