Hiroshi Watanabe
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 directing in the beginning of the '90s. He is nowadays affiliated with Studio Deen.
Filme (17)
Collar×Malice -deep cover- The Movie: Part 1
2023 · Director
Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal: Der Film - Teil 1
2021 · Second Unit Director
Hell Girl
2019 · Original Concept
Meiji Tokyo Renka: Yumihari no Serenade
2015 · Director
Slayers Gorgeous
1998 · Director, Storyboard Artist
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
Vampire Hunter D
1985 · Key Animation
Magical Princess Minky Momo: La Ronde in My Dream
1985 · Director
Dr. Slump: Hoyoyo! Space Adventure
1982 · Key Animation
Serien (28)
Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister
2024 · Assistant Director
Super Cub
2021 · Key Animation
Hetalia World Stars
2021 · Series Director, Storyboard Artist, Director
Xuan Yuan Sword Luminary
2018 · Series Director, Art Designer
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
Fantastic Detective Labyrinth
2007 · Series Director
Shining Tears X Wind
2007 · Director
Hell Girl
2006 · Original Concept
Higurashi: When They Cry
2006 · Storyboard Artist
Jigoku Shoujo
2005 · Director, Key Animation, Original Concept
The Law of Ueki
2005 · Director, Series Director
Jing: King of Bandits Seventh Heaven
2004 · Director, Storyboard
Mythical Detective Loki Ragnarok
2003 · Director, Series Director
Jing: King of Bandits
2002 · Director, Series Director, Storyboard Artist
Star Ocean EX
2001 · Director, Storyboard Artist
Ceres: Celestial Legend
2000 · Storyboard Artist
If I See You in my Dreams
1998 · Technical Supervisor
If I See You in My Dreams
1998 · Series Director, Character Designer
You're Under Arrest!
1996 · Storyboard Artist, Series Composition
New Cutey Honey
1994 · Key Animation
Please Save My Earth
1993 · Animation Director
Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory
1991 · Key Animation
Dr. Slump
1981 · Key Animation
Zoku Yumechiyo Nikki
· Director