Hiroshi Watanabe
Directing
Born: 1960-02-11 · Kumamoto, Japan
Biography
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. Subsequently he became the character designer for the later OVAs. In 1986 he made his debut as director on Kyoushoku Soukou Guyver. Following some more work as animator he switched to directin
🎬 Movies (16)
Collar×Malice: deep cover part1
2023
Director
Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal the Movie Part 1
2021
Second Unit Director
Meiji Tokyo Renka: Yumihari no Serenade
2015
Director
Slayers Gorgeous
1998
Director
Slayers Great
1997
Director
Slayers Return
1996
Director
Slayers: The Motion Picture
1995
Director
Minky Momo in the Bridge Over Dreams
1993
Character Designer
Devilman - Volume 2: Demon Bird
1990
Key Animation
Kiki's Delivery Service
1989
Key Animation
Venus Wars
1989
Key Animation
Mobile Suit SD Gundam
1988
Animation Director
Guyver: Out of Control
1986
Director
Magical Princess Minky Momo: La Ronde in My Dream
1985
Director
Vampire Hunter D
1985
Key Animation
Dr. Slump: Hoyoyo! Space Adventure
1982
Key Animation
📺 TV Shows (27)
Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister
2024
Assistant Director
Hetalia: World Stars
2021
Director
Super Cub
2021
Key Animation
Xuan Yuan Sword Luminary
2018
Series Director
Sailor Moon Crystal
2014
Second Unit Director
Sakura Trick
2014
Key Animation
Meganebu!
2013
Assistant Director
Sankarea: Undying Love
2012
Color Designer
Cookin' Idol Ai! Mai! Main!
2009
Series Director
Shining Tears X Wind
2007
Director
Fantastic Detective Labyrinth
2007
Series Director
Higurashi: When They Cry
2006
Storyboard Artist
Hell Girl
2005
Director
The Law of Ueki
2005
Director
Jing: King of Bandits Seventh Heaven
2004
Director
Mythical Detective Loki Ragnarok
2003
Director
Jing: King of Bandits
2002
Director
Star Ocean EX
2001
Director
Ceres: Celestial Legend
2000
Storyboard Artist
If I See You in My Dreams
1998
Series Director
If I See You in my Dreams
1998
Technical Supervisor
You're Under Arrest!
1996
Storyboard Artist
New Cutey Honey
1994
Key Animation
Please Save My Earth
1993
Animation Director
Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory
1991
Key Animation
Cream Lemon
1984
Key Animation
Dr. Slump
1981
Key Animation