Hiroshi Watanabe
Directing
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.
Known for
Directing25
tvTying the Knot with an Amagami Sister
2024
Assistant Director
tvHetalia: World Stars
2021
Series Director, Director
moviePretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal the Movie Part 1
2021
Second Unit Director
tvXuan Yuan Sword Luminary
2018
Series Director
tvSailor Moon Crystal
2014
Second Unit Director
tvMeganebu!
2013
Assistant Director
tvCookin' Idol Ai! Mai! Main!
2009
Series Director
tvFantastic Detective Labyrinth
2007
Series Director
tvShining Tears X Wind
2007
Director
tvHell Girl
2005
Director
tvThe Law of Ueki
2005
Director, Series Director
tvMythical Detective Loki Ragnarok
2003
Director, Series Director
tvJing: King of Bandits
2002
Director, Series Director
tvStar Ocean EX
2001
Director
tvIf I See You in My Dreams
1998
Series Director
movieSlayers Gorgeous
1998
Director
movieSlayers Great
1997
Director
movieSlayers Return
1996
Director
movieGuyver: Out of Control
1986
Director
tvZoku Yumechiyo Nikki
Director
Visual Effects17
tvSuper Cub
2021
Key Animation
tvSakura Trick
2014
Key Animation
tvSankarea: Undying Love
2012
Color Designer
tvHell Girl
2005
Key Animation
tvIf I See You in My Dreams
1998
Character Designer
tvNew Cutey Honey
1994
Key Animation
tvPlease Save My Earth
1993
Animation Director
movieMinky Momo in the Bridge Over Dreams
1993
Character Designer
tvMobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory
1991
Key Animation
movieDevilman - Volume 2: Demon Bird
1990
Key Animation
movieKiki's Delivery Service
1989
Key Animation
movieVenus Wars
1989
Key Animation
movieMobile Suit SD Gundam
1988
Animation Director
movieVampire Hunter D
1985
Key Animation
tvCream Lemon
1984
Key Animation
movieDr. Slump: Hoyoyo! Space Adventure
1982
Key Animation
tvDr. Slump
1981
Key Animation
Art8
tvHetalia: World Stars
2021
Storyboard Artist
tvXuan Yuan Sword Luminary
2018
Art Designer
tvHigurashi: When They Cry
2006
Storyboard Artist
tvJing: King of Bandits
2002
Storyboard Artist
tvStar Ocean EX
2001
Storyboard Artist
tvCeres: Celestial Legend
2000
Storyboard Artist
movieSlayers Gorgeous
1998
Storyboard Artist
tvYou're Under Arrest!
1996
Storyboard Artist
Writing5
movieHell Girl
2019
Original Concept
tvHell Girl
2006
Original Concept
tvHell Girl
2005
Original Concept
tvYou're Under Arrest!
1996
Series Composition
Crew1
tvIf I See You in my Dreams
1998
Technical Supervisor