Portrait of Hiroshi Watanabe

Hiroshi Watanabe

Bio: 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
Born: Thu, Feb 11 1960
Birthplace: Kumamoto, Japan
Hiroshi Watanabe is 64 years old
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Poster of Collar×Malice: deep cover part1
Collar×Malice: deep cover part1
Hiroshi Watanabe was
63 in Collar×Malice: deep cover part1
as 'Director'.
Fri, May 26 2023
Poster of Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal the Movie Part 1
Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal the Movie Part 1
Hiroshi Watanabe was
60 in Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal the Movie Part 1
as 'Second Unit Director, Director'.
Fri, Jan 08 2021
Poster of Meiji Tokyo Renka: Yumihari no Serenade
Meiji Tokyo Renka: Yumihari no Serenade
Hiroshi Watanabe was
55 in Meiji Tokyo Renka: Yumihari no Serenade
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jul 18 2015
Poster of Slayers Gorgeous
Slayers Gorgeous
Hiroshi Watanabe was
37 in Slayers Gorgeous
as 'Director, Storyboard Artist'.
Thu, Jan 01 1998
Poster of Slayers Great
Slayers Great
Hiroshi Watanabe was
37 in Slayers Great
as 'Director'.
Sat, Aug 02 1997
Poster of Slayers Return
Slayers Return
Hiroshi Watanabe was
36 in Slayers Return
as 'Director'.
Sat, Aug 03 1996
Poster of Slayers: The Motion Picture
Slayers: The Motion Picture
Hiroshi Watanabe was
35 in Slayers: The Motion Picture
as 'Director'.
Sat, Aug 05 1995
Poster of Minky Momo in the Bridge Over Dreams
Minky Momo in the Bridge Over Dreams
Hiroshi Watanabe was
33 in Minky Momo in the Bridge Over Dreams
as 'Character Designer'.
Fri, May 21 1993
Poster of Kiki's Delivery Service
Kiki's Delivery Service
Hiroshi Watanabe was
29 in Kiki's Delivery Service
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Jul 29 1989
Poster of Venus Wars
Venus Wars
Hiroshi Watanabe was
29 in Venus Wars
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Mar 11 1989
Poster of Mobile Suit SD Gundam Mk I
Mobile Suit SD Gundam Mk I
Hiroshi Watanabe was
28 in Mobile Suit SD Gundam Mk I
as 'Animation Director'.
Thu, May 12 1988
Poster of Mobile Suit SD Gundam
Mobile Suit SD Gundam
Hiroshi Watanabe was
28 in Mobile Suit SD Gundam
as 'Animation Director'.
Sat, Mar 12 1988
Poster of Guyver: Out of Control
Guyver: Out of Control
Hiroshi Watanabe was
26 in Guyver: Out of Control
as 'Director'.
Sat, Dec 13 1986
Poster of Magical Princess Minky Momo: La Ronde in My Dream
Magical Princess Minky Momo: La Ronde in My Dream
Hiroshi Watanabe was
25 in Magical Princess Minky Momo: La Ronde in My Dream
as 'Director'.
Sun, Jul 28 1985
Poster of Dr. Slump: Hoyoyo! Space Adventure
Dr. Slump: Hoyoyo! Space Adventure
Hiroshi Watanabe was
22 in Dr. Slump: Hoyoyo! Space Adventure
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Jul 10 1982

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 Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister
Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister
Hiroshi Watanabe was
64+ in Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister
as 'Assistant Director'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 02 2024
Poster of Hetalia: World Stars
Hetalia: World Stars
Hiroshi Watanabe was
61+ in Hetalia: World Stars
as 'Series Director, Director, Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Thu, Apr 01 2021
Poster of Xuan Yuan Sword Luminary
Xuan Yuan Sword Luminary
Hiroshi Watanabe was
58+ in Xuan Yuan Sword Luminary
as 'Series Director'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 02 2018
Poster of Sailor Moon Crystal
Sailor Moon Crystal
Hiroshi Watanabe was
54+ in Sailor Moon Crystal
as 'Second Unit Director'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jul 05 2014
Poster of Sankarea: Undying Love
Sankarea: Undying Love
Hiroshi Watanabe was
52+ in Sankarea: Undying Love
as 'Color Designer'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 06 2012
Poster of Cookin' Idol Ai! Mai! Main!
Cookin' Idol Ai! Mai! Main!
Hiroshi Watanabe was
49+ in Cookin' Idol Ai! Mai! Main!
as 'Series Director'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 30 2009
Poster of Fantastic Detective Labyrinth
Fantastic Detective Labyrinth
Hiroshi Watanabe was
47+ in Fantastic Detective Labyrinth
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 03 2007
Poster of Shining Tears X Wind
Shining Tears X Wind
Hiroshi Watanabe was
47+ in Shining Tears X Wind
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 06 2007
Poster of Higurashi: When They Cry
Higurashi: When They Cry
Hiroshi Watanabe was
46+ in Higurashi: When They Cry
as 'Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Wed, Apr 05 2006
Poster of Hell Girl
Hell Girl
Hiroshi Watanabe was
45+ in Hell Girl
as 'Director, Writer, Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 04 2005
Poster of The Law of Ueki
The Law of Ueki
Hiroshi Watanabe was
45+ in The Law of Ueki
as 'Director, Series Director'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 04 2005
Poster of Jing: King of Bandits Seventh Heaven
Jing: King of Bandits Seventh Heaven
Hiroshi Watanabe was
43+ in Jing: King of Bandits Seventh Heaven
as 'Director, Storyboard'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 21 2004
Poster of Mythical Detective Loki Ragnarok
Mythical Detective Loki Ragnarok
Hiroshi Watanabe was
43+ in Mythical Detective Loki Ragnarok
as 'Director, Series Director'.
First Air Date
Sat, Apr 05 2003
Poster of Jing: King of Bandits
Jing: King of Bandits
Hiroshi Watanabe was
42+ in Jing: King of Bandits
as 'Series Director, Director, Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Wed, May 15 2002
Poster of Star Ocean EX
Star Ocean EX
Hiroshi Watanabe was
41+ in Star Ocean EX
as 'Director, Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 02 2001
Poster of Ceres: Celestial Legend
Ceres: Celestial Legend
Hiroshi Watanabe was
40+ in Ceres: Celestial Legend
as 'Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Thu, Apr 20 2000
Poster of If I See You in my Dreams
If I See You in my Dreams
Hiroshi Watanabe was
38+ in If I See You in my Dreams
as 'Technical Supervisor'.
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 30 1998
Poster of If I See You in My Dreams
If I See You in My Dreams
Hiroshi Watanabe was
38+ in If I See You in My Dreams
as 'Series Director, Character Designer'.
First Air Date
Tue, Apr 21 1998
Poster of You're Under Arrest!
You're Under Arrest!
Hiroshi Watanabe was
36+ in You're Under Arrest!
as 'Storyboard Artist, Series Composition'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 05 1996
Poster of Slayers
Slayers
Hiroshi Watanabe was
35+ in Slayers
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 07 1995
Poster of New Cutey Honey
New Cutey Honey
Hiroshi Watanabe was
34+ in New Cutey Honey
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 21 1994
Poster of Please Save My Earth
Please Save My Earth
Hiroshi Watanabe was
33+ in Please Save My Earth
as 'Animation Director'.
First Air Date
Fri, Dec 17 1993
Poster of Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory
Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory
Hiroshi Watanabe was
31+ in Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Thu, May 23 1991
Poster of Cream Lemon
Cream Lemon
Hiroshi Watanabe was
24+ in Cream Lemon
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Sat, Aug 11 1984