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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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 26 2017
Poster of Ein's Summer Vacation
Ein's Summer Vacation
Shinichiro Watanabe was 47 in Ein's Summer Vacation as 'Characters'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 21 2012
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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 28 2011
Poster of Baby Blue
Baby Blue
Shinichiro Watanabe was 42 in Baby Blue as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 07 2007
Poster of Genius Party
Genius Party
Shinichiro Watanabe was 42 in Genius Party as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 07 2007
Poster of Kid's Story
Kid's Story
Shinichiro Watanabe was 38 in Kid's Story as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 03 2003
Poster of The Animatrix
The Animatrix
Shinichiro Watanabe was 37 in The Animatrix as 'Writer, Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 09 2003
Poster of A Detective Story
A Detective Story
Shinichiro Watanabe was 37 in A Detective Story as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 06 1995
Poster of Obatarian
Obatarian
Shinichiro Watanabe was 24 in Obatarian as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 03 1990

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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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 14 2021
Poster of Sonny Boy
Sonny Boy
Shinichiro Watanabe was 56+ in Sonny Boy as 'Music Consultant'.
TV Show Released: 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, Original Series Creator, Original Story'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 11 2019
Poster of To Be Hero
To Be Hero
Shinichiro Watanabe was 51+ in To Be Hero as 'Series Director, Director, Writer'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 11 2014
Poster of Space Dandy
Space Dandy
Shinichiro Watanabe was 48+ in Space Dandy as 'Series Director, Writer'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jul 05 2008
Poster of Genius Party
Genius Party
Shinichiro Watanabe was 42+ in Genius Party as 'Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jul 07 2007
Poster of Ergo Proxy
Ergo Proxy
Shinichiro Watanabe was 40+ in Ergo Proxy as 'Storyboard Artist'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 12 2005
Poster of Samurai Champloo
Samurai Champloo
Shinichiro Watanabe was 38+ in Samurai Champloo as 'Series Director, Writer, Storyboard Artist, Director, Original Story, Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, May 20 2004
Poster of The Animatrix
The Animatrix
Shinichiro Watanabe was 38+ in The Animatrix as 'Writer, Director'.
TV Show Released: 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 Concept, Original Story, Director'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 02 1996
Poster of Macross Plus
Macross Plus
Shinichiro Watanabe was 29+ in Macross Plus as 'Series Director, Director'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 03 1985
Poster of Lazarus
Lazarus
Shinichiro Watanabe will be 59+ in Lazarus as 'Series Director, Director, Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Unreleased