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Hiroshi Watanabe
Kumamoto, Japan
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 w…
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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.
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2024
Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister
TV show Assistant Director
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2023
Collar×Malice -deep cover- The Movie: Part 1
Movie Director
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2021
Super Cub
TV show Key Animation
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2021
Hetalia: World Stars
TV show Series Director
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2021
Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal the Movie Part 1
Movie Second Unit Director
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2019
Hell Girl
Movie Original Concept
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2018
Xuan Yuan Sword Luminary
TV show Series Director
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2015
Meiji Tokyo Renka: Yumihari no Serenade
Movie Director
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2014
Sailor Moon Crystal
TV show Second Unit Director
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2014
Sakura Trick
TV show Key Animation
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2013
Meganebu!
TV show Assistant Director
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2012
Sankarea: Undying Love
TV show Color Designer
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2009
Cookin' Idol Ai! Mai! Main!
TV show Series Director
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2007
Fantastic Detective Labyrinth
TV show Series Director
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2007
Shining Tears X Wind
TV show Director
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2006
Hell Girl
TV show Original Concept
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2006
Higurashi: When They Cry
TV show Storyboard Artist
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2005
Hell Girl
TV show Director
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2005
The Law of Ueki
TV show Director
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2004
Jing: King of Bandits Seventh Heaven
TV show Director
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2003
Mythical Detective Loki Ragnarok
TV show Director
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2002
Jing: King of Bandits
TV show Series Director
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2001
Star Ocean EX
TV show Director
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2000
Ceres: Celestial Legend
TV show Storyboard Artist
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1998
If I See You in my Dreams
TV show Technical Supervisor
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1998
If I See You in My Dreams
TV show Series Director
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1998
Slayers Gorgeous
Movie Director
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1997
Slayers Great
Movie Director
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1996
You're Under Arrest!
TV show Storyboard Artist
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1996
Slayers Return
Movie Director
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1995
Slayers: The Motion Picture
Movie Director
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1994
New Cutey Honey
TV show Key Animation
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1993
Please Save My Earth
TV show Animation Director
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1993
Minky Momo in the Bridge Over Dreams
Movie Character Designer
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1991
Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory
TV show Key Animation
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1990
Devilman - Volume 2: Demon Bird
Movie Key Animation
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1989
Kiki's Delivery Service
Movie Key Animation
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1989
Venus Wars
Movie Key Animation
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1988
Mobile Suit SD Gundam
Movie Animation Director
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1986
Guyver: Out of Control
Movie Director
