Portrait of Takeshi Honda

Takeshi Honda

Bio: Japanese animator, designer, and animation director. Nicknamed as "Master" (師匠, Shishou), by Takahiro Kishida during the production of Bubblegum Crisis
Born: Tue, Mar 12 1968
Birthplace: Ishikawa, Japan
Takeshi Honda is 56 years old
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Poster of The Concierge
The Concierge
Takeshi Honda was
55 in The Concierge
as 'Key Animation'.
Fri, Oct 20 2023
Poster of The Boy and the Heron
The Boy and the Heron
Takeshi Honda was
55 in The Boy and the Heron
as 'Animation Director, Character Designer'.
Fri, Jul 14 2023
Poster of The Deer King
The Deer King
Takeshi Honda was
53 in The Deer King
as 'Key Animation'.
Thu, Oct 28 2021
Poster of Okko's Inn
Okko's Inn
Takeshi Honda was
50 in Okko's Inn
as 'Key Animation'.
Wed, Sep 12 2018
Poster of Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms
Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms
Takeshi Honda was
49 in Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Feb 24 2018
Poster of A Good Child's History Anime: The Giant Turnip (Inc.)
A Good Child's History Anime: The Giant Turnip (Inc.)
Takeshi Honda was
48 in A Good Child's History Anime: The Giant Turnip (Inc.)
as 'Key Animation'.
Wed, Nov 23 2016
Poster of Dou kyu sei – Classmates
Dou kyu sei – Classmates
Takeshi Honda was
47 in Dou kyu sei – Classmates
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Feb 20 2016
Poster of Robot on the Road
Robot on the Road
Takeshi Honda was
47 in Robot on the Road
as 'Animation Director'.
Fri, Oct 02 2015
Poster of The Boy and the Beast
The Boy and the Beast
Takeshi Honda was
47 in The Boy and the Beast
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Jul 11 2015
Poster of Tomorrow from there
Tomorrow from there
Takeshi Honda was
46 in Tomorrow from there
as 'Key Animation'.
Fri, Jan 09 2015
Poster of 20min Walk from Nishi-Ogikubo Station, 2 Bedrooms, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, 2mos Deposit, No Pets Allowed
20min Walk from Nishi-Ogikubo Station, 2 Bedrooms, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, 2mos Deposit, No Pets Allowed
Takeshi Honda was
46 in 20min Walk from Nishi-Ogikubo Station, 2 Bedrooms, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, 2mos Deposit, No Pets Allowed
as 'Director, Original Story, Animation Director'.
Fri, Dec 12 2014
Poster of When Marnie Was There
When Marnie Was There
Takeshi Honda was
46 in When Marnie Was There
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Jul 19 2014
Poster of Peaceful Times (F02) Petit Film
Peaceful Times (F02) Petit Film
Takeshi Honda was
45 in Peaceful Times (F02) Petit Film
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Nov 23 2013
Poster of The Wind Rises
The Wind Rises
Takeshi Honda was
45 in The Wind Rises
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Jul 20 2013
Poster of Vassalord.
Vassalord.
Takeshi Honda was
45 in Vassalord.
as 'Key Animation'.
Fri, Mar 15 2013
Poster of Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo
Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo
Takeshi Honda was
44 in Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo
as 'Supervising Animation Director, Key Animation'.
Sat, Nov 17 2012
Poster of A Letter to Momo
A Letter to Momo
Takeshi Honda was
44 in A Letter to Momo
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Apr 21 2012
Poster of From Up on Poppy Hill
From Up on Poppy Hill
Takeshi Honda was
43 in From Up on Poppy Hill
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Jul 16 2011
Poster of Legend of the Millennium Dragon
Legend of the Millennium Dragon
Takeshi Honda was
43 in Legend of the Millennium Dragon
as 'Key Animation'.
Fri, Apr 29 2011
Poster of Mr. Dough and the Egg Princess
Mr. Dough and the Egg Princess
Takeshi Honda was
42 in Mr. Dough and the Egg Princess
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Nov 20 2010
Poster of Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
Takeshi Honda was
41 in Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
as 'Animation Director, Key Animation'.
Fri, Jun 26 2009
Poster of Piece
Piece
Takeshi Honda was
40 in Piece
as 'Key Animation'.
Wed, Feb 25 2009
Poster of The Sky Crawlers
The Sky Crawlers
Takeshi Honda was
40 in The Sky Crawlers
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Aug 02 2008
Poster of Ponyo
Ponyo
Takeshi Honda was
40 in Ponyo
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Jul 19 2008
Poster of Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone
Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone
Takeshi Honda was
39 in Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone
as 'Animation Director, Key Animation'.
Sat, Sep 01 2007
Poster of Metal Kaiser
Metal Kaiser
Takeshi Honda was
39 in Metal Kaiser
as 'Producer'.
Tue, May 15 2007
Poster of Tales from Earthsea
Tales from Earthsea
Takeshi Honda was
38 in Tales from Earthsea
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Jul 29 2006
Poster of Naruto the Movie: Legend of the Stone of Gelel
Naruto the Movie: Legend of the Stone of Gelel
Takeshi Honda was
37 in Naruto the Movie: Legend of the Stone of Gelel
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Aug 06 2005
Poster of Space Station No.9
Space Station No.9
Takeshi Honda was
37 in Space Station No.9
as 'Key Animation'.
Sun, May 01 2005
Poster of The Prince of Tennis: Two Samurais, The First Game
The Prince of Tennis: Two Samurais, The First Game
Takeshi Honda was
36 in The Prince of Tennis: Two Samurais, The First Game
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Jan 29 2005
Poster of Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow
Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow
Takeshi Honda was
36 in Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Aug 21 2004
Poster of Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence
Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence
Takeshi Honda was
35 in Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Mar 06 2004
Poster of Tokyo Godfathers
Tokyo Godfathers
Takeshi Honda was
35 in Tokyo Godfathers
as 'Key Animation'.
Fri, Dec 05 2003
Poster of Beyond
Beyond
Takeshi Honda was
35 in Beyond
as 'Animation Director, Character Designer'.
Tue, Jun 03 2003
Poster of Millennium Actress
Millennium Actress
Takeshi Honda was
34 in Millennium Actress
as 'Key Animation, Character Designer, Animation Director'.
Sat, Sep 14 2002
Poster of Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade
Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade
Takeshi Honda was
31 in Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade
as 'Key Animation'.
Wed, Nov 17 1999
Poster of Spriggan
Spriggan
Takeshi Honda was
30 in Spriggan
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Sep 05 1998
Poster of Evangelion: Death (True)²
Evangelion: Death (True)²
Takeshi Honda was
29 in Evangelion: Death (True)²
as 'Animation Director'.
Sat, Mar 07 1998
Poster of Revival of Evangelion
Revival of Evangelion
Takeshi Honda was
29 in Revival of Evangelion
as 'Animation Director'.
Sat, Mar 07 1998
Poster of Perfect Blue
Perfect Blue
Takeshi Honda was
29 in Perfect Blue
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Feb 28 1998
Poster of Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
Takeshi Honda was
29 in Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
as 'Animation Director, Key Animation'.
Sat, Jul 19 1997
Poster of Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth
Takeshi Honda was
29 in Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth
as 'Animation Director'.
Sat, Mar 15 1997
Poster of Macross Plus: The Movie
Macross Plus: The Movie
Takeshi Honda was
27 in Macross Plus: The Movie
as 'Key Animation'.
Fri, Oct 06 1995
Poster of Elementalors
Elementalors
Takeshi Honda was
27 in Elementalors
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Apr 01 1995
Poster of Fatal Fury: The Motion Picture
Fatal Fury: The Motion Picture
Takeshi Honda was
26 in Fatal Fury: The Motion Picture
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Jul 16 1994
Poster of Fatal Fury 2: The New Battle
Fatal Fury 2: The New Battle
Takeshi Honda was
25 in Fatal Fury 2: The New Battle
as 'Key Animation'.
Wed, Jun 30 1993
Poster of Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Afterglow of Zeon
Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Afterglow of Zeon
Takeshi Honda was
24 in Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Afterglow of Zeon
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Aug 29 1992
Poster of Moonlight Pierce
Moonlight Pierce
Takeshi Honda was
23 in Moonlight Pierce
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Dec 14 1991
Poster of Otaku no Video
Otaku no Video
Takeshi Honda was
23 in Otaku no Video
as 'Animation Director'.
Fri, Sep 27 1991
Poster of Roujin Z
Roujin Z
Takeshi Honda was
23 in Roujin Z
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Sep 14 1991
Poster of Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story III
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story III
Takeshi Honda was
23 in Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story III
as 'Animation Director'.
Fri, Jun 21 1991
Poster of Ariel Deluxe
Ariel Deluxe
Takeshi Honda was
23 in Ariel Deluxe
as 'Key Animation'.
Sun, Apr 21 1991
Poster of Baoh: The Visitor
Baoh: The Visitor
Takeshi Honda was
21 in Baoh: The Visitor
as 'Key Animation'.
Wed, Nov 01 1989
Poster of Antique Heart
Antique Heart
Takeshi Honda was
20 in Antique Heart
as 'Key Animation'.
Sun, Jun 05 1988
Poster of URACON III Opening Animation
URACON III Opening Animation
Takeshi Honda was
16 in URACON III Opening Animation
as 'Animation'.
Sat, Aug 18 1984

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 Ingress: The Animation
Ingress: The Animation
Takeshi Honda was
50+ in Ingress: The Animation
as 'Character Designer'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 18 2018
Poster of Japan Animator Expo
Japan Animator Expo
Takeshi Honda was
46+ in Japan Animator Expo
as 'Animation Director, Original Concept, Key Animation, Character Designer'.
First Air Date
Fri, Nov 07 2014
Poster of Space Dandy
Space Dandy
Takeshi Honda was
45+ in Space Dandy
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 04 2014
Poster of Kill la Kill
Kill la Kill
Takeshi Honda was
45+ in Kill la Kill
as 'Animation'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 04 2013
Poster of Welcome to Irabu's Office
Welcome to Irabu's Office
Takeshi Honda was
41+ in Welcome to Irabu's Office
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 16 2009
Poster of Den-noh Coil
Den-noh Coil
Takeshi Honda was
39+ in Den-noh Coil
as 'Character Designer, Supervising Animation Director, Lead Animator, Animation Director, Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Sat, May 12 2007
Poster of Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad
Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad
Takeshi Honda was
36+ in Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 06 2004
Poster of Paranoia Agent
Paranoia Agent
Takeshi Honda was
35+ in Paranoia Agent
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Tue, Feb 03 2004
Poster of RahXephon
RahXephon
Takeshi Honda was
33+ in RahXephon
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 21 2002
Poster of Blue Submarine No. 6
Blue Submarine No. 6
Takeshi Honda was
30+ in Blue Submarine No. 6
as 'Character Designer, Key Animation, Animation Director'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 25 1998
Poster of Detatoko Princess
Detatoko Princess
Takeshi Honda was
29+ in Detatoko Princess
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 01 1997
Poster of Golden Boy
Golden Boy
Takeshi Honda was
27+ in Golden Boy
as 'Animation Director'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 27 1995
Poster of Neon Genesis Evangelion
Neon Genesis Evangelion
Takeshi Honda was
27+ in Neon Genesis Evangelion
as 'Opening/Ending Animation, Key Animation, Animation Director'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 04 1995
Poster of Macross Plus
Macross Plus
Takeshi Honda was
26+ in Macross Plus
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Thu, Aug 25 1994
Poster of Giant Robo: The Day the Earth Stood Still
Giant Robo: The Day the Earth Stood Still
Takeshi Honda was
24+ in Giant Robo: The Day the Earth Stood Still
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jul 23 1992
Poster of Doomed Megalopolis
Doomed Megalopolis
Takeshi Honda was
23+ in Doomed Megalopolis
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 27 1991
Poster of Detonator Orgun
Detonator Orgun
Takeshi Honda was
23+ in Detonator Orgun
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Sun, Aug 25 1991
Poster of Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory
Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory
Takeshi Honda was
23+ in Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Thu, May 23 1991
Poster of Akai Hayate
Akai Hayate
Takeshi Honda was
23+ in Akai Hayate
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Tue, May 21 1991
Poster of Ariel Deluxe
Ariel Deluxe
Takeshi Honda was
22+ in Ariel Deluxe
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 21 1991
Poster of Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water
Takeshi Honda was
22+ in Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water
as 'Animation Director, Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 13 1990
Poster of Darkness of the Sea, Shadow of the Moon
Darkness of the Sea, Shadow of the Moon
Takeshi Honda was
21+ in Darkness of the Sea, Shadow of the Moon
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 14 1989
Poster of Gosenzo-sama Banbanzai!
Gosenzo-sama Banbanzai!
Takeshi Honda was
21+ in Gosenzo-sama Banbanzai!
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Sat, Aug 05 1989
Poster of Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket
Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket
Takeshi Honda was
21+ in Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 25 1989
Poster of Gunbuster
Gunbuster
Takeshi Honda was
20+ in Gunbuster
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 07 1988
Poster of Lemon Angel
Lemon Angel
Takeshi Honda was
19+ in Lemon Angel
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 02 1987
Poster of Bubblegum Crisis
Bubblegum Crisis
Takeshi Honda was
18+ in Bubblegum Crisis
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Wed, Feb 25 1987
Poster of Cream Lemon
Cream Lemon
Takeshi Honda was
16+ in Cream Lemon
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Sat, Aug 11 1984