Takeshi Honda

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Takeshi Honda

Visual Effects 58 March 12, 1968

Ishikawa, Japan

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 h…

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Ponyo

Ponyo

7.8 2008 Movie
The Wind Rises

The Wind Rises

7.8 2013 Movie
Perfect Blue

Perfect Blue

8.3 1998 Movie
The Boy and the Heron

The Boy and the Heron

7.4 2023 Movie
Neon Genesis Evangelion

Neon Genesis Evangelion

8.6 1995 TV Show
When Marnie Was There

When Marnie Was There

7.9 2014 Movie
Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion

Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion

8.3 1997 Movie
From Up on Poppy Hill

From Up on Poppy Hill

7.5 2011 Movie
The Boy and the Beast

The Boy and the Beast

7.9 2015 Movie
Tokyo Godfathers

Tokyo Godfathers

7.9 2003 Movie
Tales from Earthsea

Tales from Earthsea

6.5 2006 Movie
Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone

Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone

7.6 2007 Movie

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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.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2025
    Lazarus

    TV show Key Animation

  2. 2025
    Honey Lemon Soda

    TV show Opening/Ending Animation

  3. 2024
    Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron

    Movie Self

  4. 2023
    The Imaginary

    Movie Key Animation

  5. 2023
    The Concierge

    Movie Key Animation

  6. 2023
    The Boy and the Heron

    Movie Animation Director

  7. 2021
    The Deer King

    Movie Key Animation

  8. 2021
    Star Wars: Visions

    TV show Key Animation

  9. 2018
    Ingress: The Animation

    TV show Character Designer

  10. 2018
    Okko's Inn

    Movie Key Animation

  11. 2018
    Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms

    Movie Key Animation

  12. 2016
    A Good Child's History Anime: The Giant Turnip (Inc.)

    Movie Key Animation

  13. 2016
    Dou kyu sei – Classmates

    Movie Key Animation

  14. 2015
    Anno-san and Our Reckless Challenge: Japan Animator Expo

    Movie

  15. 2015
    Robot on the Road

    Movie Animation Director

  16. 2015
    The Boy and the Beast

    Movie Key Animation

More credits
  1. 2015
    Tomorrow from there

    Movie Key Animation

  2. 2014
    20min Walk from Nishi-Ogikubo Station, 2 Bedrooms, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, 2mos Deposit, No Pets Allowed

    Movie Director

  3. 2014
    Japan Animator Expo

    TV show Animation Director

  4. 2014
    When Marnie Was There

    Movie Key Animation

  5. 2014
    Space Dandy

    TV show Key Animation

  6. 2013
    Peaceful Times (F02) Petit Film

    Movie Key Animation

  7. 2013
    Kill la Kill

    TV show Animation

  8. 2013
    The Wind Rises

    Movie Key Animation

  9. 2013
    Vassalord.

    Movie Key Animation

  10. 2012
    Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo

    Movie Supervising Animation Director

  11. 2012
    A Letter to Momo

    Movie Key Animation

  12. 2011
    From Up on Poppy Hill

    Movie Key Animation

  13. 2011
    Legend of the Millennium Dragon

    Movie Key Animation

  14. 2010
    Mr. Dough and the Egg Princess

    Movie Key Animation

  15. 2009
    Welcome to Irabu's Office

    TV show Key Animation

  16. 2009
    Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance

    Movie Animation Director

  17. 2008
    The Sky Crawlers

    Movie Key Animation

  18. 2008
    Ponyo

    Movie Key Animation

  19. 2007
    Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone

    Movie Animation Director

  20. 2007
    Metal Kaiser

    Movie Producer

  21. 2007
    Den-noh Coil

    TV show Character Designer

  22. 2006
    Tales from Earthsea

    Movie Key Animation

  23. 2005
    Naruto the Movie: Legend of the Stone of Gelel

    Movie Key Animation

  24. 2005
    Space Station No.9

    Movie Key Animation