Portrait of Shinichiro Watanabe

Shinichiro Watanabe

Bio: Shinichiro Watanabe (渡辺 信一郎 Watanabe Shin'ichirō, born May 24, 1965) is a Japanese anime television and film director. He is best known for directing the critically acclaimed and commercially successful anime series Cowboy Bebop, Samurai Champloo, and Space Dandy
Born: Mon, May 24 1965
Birthplace: Kyoto, Japan
Shinichiro Watanabe is 59 years old
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Poster of Taisu Project
Taisu Project
Shinichiro Watanabe was
59 in Taisu Project
as 'Director, Writer'.
Sat, Aug 10 2024
Poster of A Girl Meets a Boy and a Robot
A Girl Meets a Boy and a Robot
Shinichiro Watanabe was
57 in A Girl Meets a Boy and a Robot
as 'Writer, Director'.
Thu, Jun 09 2022
Poster of Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway
Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway
Shinichiro Watanabe was
56 in Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway
as 'Storyboard'.
Fri, Jun 11 2021
Poster of Blade Runner: Black Out 2022
Blade Runner: Black Out 2022
Shinichiro Watanabe was
52 in Blade Runner: Black Out 2022
as 'Writer, Director'.
Tue, Sep 26 2017
Poster of Cowboy Bebop: Don't Bother None
Cowboy Bebop: Don't Bother None
Shinichiro Watanabe was
47 in Cowboy Bebop: Don't Bother None
as 'Writer, Director'.
Wed, Dec 12 2012
Poster of Osamekamaijo The Art of Sexual Love in the Edo Period Technique Guide
Osamekamaijo The Art of Sexual Love in the Edo Period Technique Guide
Shinichiro Watanabe was
45 in Osamekamaijo The Art of Sexual Love in the Edo Period Technique Guide
as 'Writer'.
Thu, Apr 28 2011
Poster of Osamekamaijo The Art Of Sexual Love In The Edo Period 36 Kind Guides
Osamekamaijo The Art Of Sexual Love In The Edo Period 36 Kind Guides
Shinichiro Watanabe was
45 in Osamekamaijo The Art Of Sexual Love In The Edo Period 36 Kind Guides
as 'Writer'.
Thu, Apr 28 2011
Poster of Baby Blue
Baby Blue
Shinichiro Watanabe was
42 in Baby Blue
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Sat, Jul 07 2007
Poster of Genius Party
Genius Party
Shinichiro Watanabe was
42 in Genius Party
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Sat, Jul 07 2007
Poster of Kid's Story
Kid's Story
Shinichiro Watanabe was
38 in Kid's Story
as 'Director, Writer'.
Tue, Jun 03 2003
Poster of The Animatrix
The Animatrix
Shinichiro Watanabe was
37 in The Animatrix
as 'Writer, Director'.
Fri, May 09 2003
Poster of A Detective Story
A Detective Story
Shinichiro Watanabe was
37 in A Detective Story
as 'Director, Writer'.
Fri, Apr 04 2003
Poster of Cowboy Bebop: The Movie
Cowboy Bebop: The Movie
Shinichiro Watanabe was
36 in Cowboy Bebop: The Movie
as 'Director, Storyboard Artist, Original Story'.
Sat, Sep 01 2001
Poster of Macross Plus: The Movie
Macross Plus: The Movie
Shinichiro Watanabe was
30 in Macross Plus: The Movie
as 'Director'.
Fri, Oct 06 1995
Poster of Obatarian
Obatarian
Shinichiro Watanabe was
24 in Obatarian
as 'Director'.
Tue, Apr 03 1990

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 Blade Runner: Black Lotus
Blade Runner: Black Lotus
Shinichiro Watanabe was
56+ in Blade Runner: Black Lotus
as 'Creative Producer'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 14 2021
Poster of Sonny Boy
Sonny Boy
Shinichiro Watanabe was
56+ in Sonny Boy
as 'Music Consultant'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jul 16 2021
Poster of CAROLE & TUESDAY
CAROLE & TUESDAY
Shinichiro Watanabe was
53+ in CAROLE & TUESDAY
as 'Supervising Producer, Writer, Storyboard Artist, Original Concept, Screenplay, Original Series Creator, Original Story'.
First Air Date
Thu, Apr 11 2019
Poster of To Be Hero
To Be Hero
Shinichiro Watanabe was
51+ in To Be Hero
as 'Director, Writer, Series Director'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 05 2016
Poster of Terror in Resonance
Terror in Resonance
Shinichiro Watanabe was
49+ in Terror in Resonance
as 'Director, Storyboard Artist, Original Concept, Original Story'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jul 11 2014
Poster of Space Dandy
Space Dandy
Shinichiro Watanabe was
48+ in Space Dandy
as 'Series Director, Writer'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 04 2014
Poster of Kids on the Slope
Kids on the Slope
Shinichiro Watanabe was
46+ in Kids on the Slope
as 'Director, Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 13 2012
Poster of Birdy the Mighty: Decode
Birdy the Mighty: Decode
Shinichiro Watanabe was
43+ in Birdy the Mighty: Decode
as 'Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jul 05 2008
Poster of Genius Party
Genius Party
Shinichiro Watanabe was
42+ in Genius Party
as 'Creator'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jul 07 2007
Poster of Ergo Proxy
Ergo Proxy
Shinichiro Watanabe was
40+ in Ergo Proxy
as 'Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Sat, Feb 25 2006
Poster of Noein: To Your Other Self
Noein: To Your Other Self
Shinichiro Watanabe was
40+ in Noein: To Your Other Self
as 'Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 12 2005
Poster of Samurai Champloo
Samurai Champloo
Shinichiro Watanabe was
38+ in Samurai Champloo
as 'Storyboard Artist, Writer, Series Director, Director, Original Story, Creator'.
First Air Date
Thu, May 20 2004
Poster of The Animatrix
The Animatrix
Shinichiro Watanabe was
38+ in The Animatrix
as 'Writer, Director'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jun 03 2003
Poster of Cowboy Bebop
Cowboy Bebop
Shinichiro Watanabe was
32+ in Cowboy Bebop
as 'Writer, Series Director, Storyboard Artist, Original Story, Original Concept, Director'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 03 1998
Poster of The Vision of Escaflowne
The Vision of Escaflowne
Shinichiro Watanabe was
30+ in The Vision of Escaflowne
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Tue, Apr 02 1996
Poster of Macross Plus
Macross Plus
Shinichiro Watanabe was
29+ in Macross Plus
as 'Series Director, Director'.
First Air Date
Thu, Aug 25 1994
Poster of Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory
Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory
Shinichiro Watanabe was
25+ in Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory
as 'Storyboard Designer, Storyboard Artist, Director'.
First Air Date
Thu, May 23 1991
Poster of Armor Hunter Merowlink
Armor Hunter Merowlink
Shinichiro Watanabe was
23+ in Armor Hunter Merowlink
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 21 1988
Poster of Dirty Pair 2
Dirty Pair 2
Shinichiro Watanabe was
22+ in Dirty Pair 2
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 21 1987
Poster of Blue Comet SPT Layzner
Blue Comet SPT Layzner
Shinichiro Watanabe was
20+ in Blue Comet SPT Layzner
as 'Production Assistant'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 03 1985
Poster of Lazarus
Lazarus
Shinichiro Watanabe will be
59+ in Lazarus
as 'Series Director, Director, Creator'.
First Air Date
Unreleased