Biography and filmography

Takeshi Honda

Japanese animator, designer, and animation director.

Nicknamed as "Master" (師匠, Shishou), by Takahiro Kishida during the production of Bubblegum Crisis. Since then the nickname has been widely recognized within the industry.

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Movies (58)

Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron

Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron

2024 · Self

The Imaginary

The Imaginary

2023 · Key Animation

The Concierge

The Concierge

2023 · Key Animation

The Boy and the Heron

The Boy and the Heron

2023 · Animation Director, Character Designer

The Deer King

The Deer King

2021 · Key Animation

Okko's Inn

Okko's Inn

2018 · Key Animation

Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms

Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms

2018 · Key Animation

A Good Child's History Anime: The Giant Turnip (Inc.)

A Good Child's History Anime: The Giant Turnip (Inc.)

2016 · Key Animation

Dou kyu sei – Classmates

Dou kyu sei – Classmates

2016 · Key Animation

Anno-san and Our Reckless Challenge: Japan Animator Expo

Anno-san and Our Reckless Challenge: Japan Animator Expo

2015

Robot on the Road

Robot on the Road

2015 · Animation Director

The Boy and the Beast

The Boy and the Beast

2015 · Key Animation

Tomorrow from there

Tomorrow from there

2015 · Key Animation

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

2014 · Director, Original Story, Animation Director

When Marnie Was There

When Marnie Was There

2014 · Key Animation

Peaceful Times (F02) Petit Film

Peaceful Times (F02) Petit Film

2013 · Key Animation

The Wind Rises

The Wind Rises

2013 · Key Animation

Vassalord.

Vassalord.

2013 · Key Animation

Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo

Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo

2012 · Supervising Animation Director, Key Animation

A Letter to Momo

A Letter to Momo

2012 · Key Animation

From Up on Poppy Hill

From Up on Poppy Hill

2011 · Key Animation

Legend of the Millennium Dragon

Legend of the Millennium Dragon

2011 · Key Animation

Mr. Dough and the Egg Princess

Mr. Dough and the Egg Princess

2010 · Key Animation

Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance

Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance

2009 · Animation Director, Key Animation

The Sky Crawlers

The Sky Crawlers

2008 · Key Animation

Ponyo

Ponyo

2008 · Key Animation

Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone

Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone

2007 · Animation Director, Key Animation

Metal Kaiser

Metal Kaiser

2007 · Producer

Tales from Earthsea

Tales from Earthsea

2006 · Key Animation

Naruto the Movie: Legend of the Stone of Gelel

Naruto the Movie: Legend of the Stone of Gelel

2005 · Key Animation

Space Station No.9

Space Station No.9

2005 · Key Animation

The Prince of Tennis: Two Samurais, The First Game

The Prince of Tennis: Two Samurais, The First Game

2005 · Key Animation

Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow

Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow

2004 · Key Animation

Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence

Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence

2004 · Key Animation

Tokyo Godfathers

Tokyo Godfathers

2003 · Key Animation

Beyond

Beyond

2003 · Animation Director, Character Designer

Millennium Actress

Millennium Actress

2002 · Character Designer, Animation Director, Key Animation

Millennium Actress: Tracks

Millennium Actress: Tracks

2001

Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade

Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade

1999 · Key Animation

Spriggan

Spriggan

1998 · Key Animation

Revival of Evangelion

Revival of Evangelion

1998 · Animation Director

EVANGELION: DEATH (TRUE)²

EVANGELION: DEATH (TRUE)²

1998 · Animation Director

Perfect Blue

Perfect Blue

1998 · Key Animation

Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion

Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion

1997 · Animation Director, Key Animation

Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth

Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth

1997 · Animation Director

Macross Plus: The Movie

Macross Plus: The Movie

1995 · Key Animation

Elementalors

Elementalors

1995 · Key Animation

Fatal Fury: The Motion Picture

Fatal Fury: The Motion Picture

1994 · Key Animation

Fatal Fury 2: The New Battle

Fatal Fury 2: The New Battle

1993 · Key Animation

Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Afterglow of Zeon

Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Afterglow of Zeon

1992 · Key Animation

Moonlight Pierce

Moonlight Pierce

1991 · Key Animation

Otaku no Video

Otaku no Video

1991 · Animation Director

Roujin Z

Roujin Z

1991 · Key Animation

Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story III

Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story III

1991 · Animation Director

Ariel Deluxe

Ariel Deluxe

1991 · Key Animation

Baoh: The Visitor

Baoh: The Visitor

1989 · Key Animation

Antique Heart

Antique Heart

1988 · Key Animation

URACON III Opening Animation

URACON III Opening Animation

1984 · Animation

TV shows (34)

Lazarus

Lazarus

2025 · Key Animation

Honey Lemon Soda

Honey Lemon Soda

2025 · Opening/Ending Animation, Key Animation

Star Wars: Visions

Star Wars: Visions

2021 · Key Animation

Ingress: The Animation

Ingress: The Animation

2018 · Character Designer

Japan Animator Expo

Japan Animator Expo

2014 · Animation Director, Original Concept, Character Designer, Key Animation

Space Dandy

Space Dandy

2014 · Key Animation

Kill la Kill

Kill la Kill

2013 · Animation

Welcome to Irabu's Office

Welcome to Irabu's Office

2009 · Key Animation

Den-noh Coil

Den-noh Coil

2007 · Character Designer, Supervising Animation Director, Lead Animator, Animation Director, Key Animation

Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad

Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad

2004 · Key Animation

Paranoia Agent

Paranoia Agent

2004 · Key Animation

The Animatrix

The Animatrix

2003 · Key Animation

RahXephon

RahXephon

2002 · Key Animation

Blue Submarine No. 6

Blue Submarine No. 6

1998 · Character Designer, Key Animation, Animation Director

Detatoko Princess

Detatoko Princess

1997 · Key Animation

Golden Boy

Golden Boy

1995 · Animation Director

Neon Genesis Evangelion

Neon Genesis Evangelion

1995 · Animation Director, Opening/Ending Animation, Key Animation

Mighty Space Miners

Mighty Space Miners

1994 · Key Animation

Macross Plus

Macross Plus

1994 · Key Animation

Tenchi Muyo!

Tenchi Muyo!

1992 · Key Animation

Giant Robo: The Day the Earth Stood Still

Giant Robo: The Day the Earth Stood Still

1992 · Key Animation

Doomed Megalopolis

Doomed Megalopolis

1991 · Key Animation

Detonator Orgun

Detonator Orgun

1991 · Key Animation

Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory

Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory

1991 · Key Animation

Akai Hayate

Akai Hayate

1991 · Key Animation

Ariel Deluxe

Ariel Deluxe

1991 · Key Animation

The Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors

The Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors

1990 · Key Animation

Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water

Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water

1990 · Animation Director, Key Animation

Darkness of the Sea, Shadow of the Moon

Darkness of the Sea, Shadow of the Moon

1989 · Key Animation

Gosenzo-sama Banbanzai!

Gosenzo-sama Banbanzai!

1989 · Key Animation

Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket

Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket

1989 · Key Animation

Gunbuster

Gunbuster

1988 · Key Animation

Lemon Angel

Lemon Angel

1987 · Key Animation

Bubblegum Crisis

Bubblegum Crisis

1987 · Key Animation