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Akio Watanabe

Bio: Akio Watanabe (渡辺 明夫, Watanabe Akio, July 13, 1969) is a Japanese animator, illustrator, character designer and animation director from Tokyo. He sometimes is credited under the name 渡辺 あきお (same pronunciation) and Poyoyon Rock (as an illustrator)
Born: Sun, Jul 13 1969
Birthplace: Tokyo, Japan
Akio Watanabe is 55 years old
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Poster of KIZUMONOGATARI -Koyomi Vamp-
KIZUMONOGATARI -Koyomi Vamp-
Akio Watanabe was 54 in KIZUMONOGATARI -Koyomi Vamp- as 'Character Designer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 12 2024
Poster of Etotama: Nyankyaku Banrai
Etotama: Nyankyaku Banrai
Akio Watanabe was 51 in Etotama: Nyankyaku Banrai as 'Character Designer'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 26 2021
Poster of Grisaia: Phantom Trigger the Animation - Stargazer
Grisaia: Phantom Trigger the Animation - Stargazer
Akio Watanabe was 51 in Grisaia: Phantom Trigger the Animation - Stargazer as 'Original Series Design'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 27 2020
Poster of Grisaia: Phantom Trigger the Animation
Grisaia: Phantom Trigger the Animation
Akio Watanabe was 49 in Grisaia: Phantom Trigger the Animation as 'Original Series Design'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 15 2019
Poster of Ikebukuro PR Anime
Ikebukuro PR Anime
Akio Watanabe was 49 in Ikebukuro PR Anime as 'Character Designer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 17 2019
Poster of Fireworks
Fireworks
Akio Watanabe was 48 in Fireworks as 'Animation Director, Character Designer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 18 2017
Poster of Kizumonogatari Part 3: Reiketsu
Kizumonogatari Part 3: Reiketsu
Akio Watanabe was 47 in Kizumonogatari Part 3: Reiketsu as 'Character Designer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 06 2017
Poster of Kizumonogatari Part 2: Nekketsu
Kizumonogatari Part 2: Nekketsu
Akio Watanabe was 47 in Kizumonogatari Part 2: Nekketsu as 'Character Designer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 19 2016
Poster of Kizumonogatari Part 1: Tekketsu
Kizumonogatari Part 1: Tekketsu
Akio Watanabe was 46 in Kizumonogatari Part 1: Tekketsu as 'Character Designer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 08 2016
Poster of The Labyrinth of Grisaia
The Labyrinth of Grisaia
Akio Watanabe was 45 in The Labyrinth of Grisaia as 'Original Series Design'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 12 2015
Poster of Hoshizora Kiseki
Hoshizora Kiseki
Akio Watanabe was 37 in Hoshizora Kiseki as 'Director, Animation Director, Key Animation, Color Designer, Character Designer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 16 2006
Poster of Blame!
Blame!
Akio Watanabe was 34 in Blame! as 'Character Designer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 24 2003
Poster of Angels in the Court 2
Angels in the Court 2
Akio Watanabe was 32 in Angels in the Court 2 as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 26 2001
Poster of Spriggan
Spriggan
Akio Watanabe was 29 in Spriggan as 'Key Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 05 1998
Poster of Sailor Moon SuperS: The Movie - Black Dream Hole
Sailor Moon SuperS: The Movie - Black Dream Hole
Akio Watanabe was 26 in Sailor Moon SuperS: The Movie - Black Dream Hole as 'Key Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 23 1995
Poster of Legend of Crystania: The Motion Picture
Legend of Crystania: The Motion Picture
Akio Watanabe was 26 in Legend of Crystania: The Motion Picture as 'Key Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 29 1995
Poster of Sailor Moon S the Movie: Hearts in Ice
Sailor Moon S the Movie: Hearts in Ice
Akio Watanabe was 25 in Sailor Moon S the Movie: Hearts in Ice as 'Key Animation'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 04 1994
Poster of Ghost Sweeper Mikami
Ghost Sweeper Mikami
Akio Watanabe was 25 in Ghost Sweeper Mikami as 'Key Animation'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 04 1994

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Grisaia: Phantom Trigger
Grisaia: Phantom Trigger
Akio Watanabe was 55+ in Grisaia: Phantom Trigger as 'Character Designer, Supervising Animation Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 02 2025
Poster of My Happy Marriage
My Happy Marriage
Akio Watanabe was 53+ in My Happy Marriage as 'Animation Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 05 2023
Poster of Rumble Garanndoll
Rumble Garanndoll
Akio Watanabe was 52+ in Rumble Garanndoll as 'Character Designer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 11 2021
Poster of Higurashi: When They Cry - NEW
Higurashi: When They Cry - NEW
Akio Watanabe was 51+ in Higurashi: When They Cry - NEW as 'Character Designer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 01 2020
Poster of Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story
Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story
Akio Watanabe was 50+ in Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story as 'Key Animation, Opening/Ending Animation'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 05 2020
Poster of Kubikiri Cycle -  Aoiro Savant to Zaregoto Tsukai
Kubikiri Cycle - Aoiro Savant to Zaregoto Tsukai
Akio Watanabe was 47+ in Kubikiri Cycle - Aoiro Savant to Zaregoto Tsukai as 'Supervising Art Director, Character Designer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 26 2016
Poster of Ange Vierge
Ange Vierge
Akio Watanabe was 46+ in Ange Vierge as 'Original Series Design, Character Designer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jul 09 2016
Poster of The Rolling Girls
The Rolling Girls
Akio Watanabe was 45+ in The Rolling Girls as 'Key Animation'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 12 2015
Poster of The Fruit of Grisaia
The Fruit of Grisaia
Akio Watanabe was 45+ in The Fruit of Grisaia as 'Character Designer, Supervising Animation Director, Original Series Design'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 05 2014
Poster of PeroPero Teacher
PeroPero Teacher
Akio Watanabe was 44+ in PeroPero Teacher as 'Director, Character Designer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jun 13 2014
Poster of Date a Live
Date a Live
Akio Watanabe was 43+ in Date a Live as 'Key Animation'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Apr 06 2013
Poster of The World God Only Knows
The World God Only Knows
Akio Watanabe was 41+ in The World God Only Knows as 'Character Designer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 08 2010
Poster of Monogatari
Monogatari
Akio Watanabe was 39+ in Monogatari as 'Supervising Animator, Character Designer, Key Animation, Animation Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 03 2009
Poster of Le Portrait de Petite Cossette
Le Portrait de Petite Cossette
Akio Watanabe was 34+ in Le Portrait de Petite Cossette as 'Key Animation'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 11 2004
Poster of Jing: King of Bandits
Jing: King of Bandits
Akio Watanabe was 32+ in Jing: King of Bandits as 'Key Animation'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, May 15 2002
Poster of The SoulTaker
The SoulTaker
Akio Watanabe was 31+ in The SoulTaker as 'Animation Director, Key Animation'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 04 2001
Poster of Pendant
Pendant
Akio Watanabe was 28+ in Pendant as 'Character Designer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Aug 21 1997
Poster of Legend of Crystania: The Chaos Ring
Legend of Crystania: The Chaos Ring
Akio Watanabe was 27+ in Legend of Crystania: The Chaos Ring as 'Animation Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 21 1996
Poster of Macross 7
Macross 7
Akio Watanabe was 25+ in Macross 7 as 'Key Animation'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 16 1994
Poster of 3x3 Eyes
3x3 Eyes
Akio Watanabe was 22+ in 3x3 Eyes as 'Key Animation'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 25 1991