HW
DirectingHiroshi Watanabe
Directing
Biography
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.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Hiroshi Watanabe
Venus Wars
1989
Filmography
Production & Directing (18)
2023
2021
Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal the Movie Part 1Second Unit Director
7.9
2019
Hell GirlOriginal Concept
6.2
2015
2.3
1998
Slayers GorgeousDirector
6.5
1998
Slayers GorgeousStoryboard Artist
6.5
1997
Slayers GreatDirector
6.1
1996
Slayers ReturnDirector
6.5
1995
Slayers: The Motion PictureDirector
6.8
1993
Minky Momo in the Bridge Over DreamsCharacter Designer
6.7
1990
Devilman - Volume 2: Demon BirdKey Animation
7.0
1989
Kiki's Delivery ServiceKey Animation
7.8
1989
Venus WarsKey Animation
6.7
1988
Mobile Suit SD GundamAnimation Director
5.4
1986
Guyver: Out of ControlDirector
5.3
1985
Vampire Hunter DKey Animation
6.6
8.5
1982
Dr. Slump: Hoyoyo! Space AdventureKey Animation
6.3