Hiroshi Watanabe
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- February 11, 1960
- Birthplace
- 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 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.
Filmography
Collar×Malice -deep cover- The Movie: Part 1 2023
Director
Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal the Movie Part 1 2021
Second Unit Director
Hell Girl 2019
Original Concept
Meiji Tokyo Renka: Yumihari no Serenade 2015
Director
Slayers Gorgeous 1998
Director, Storyboard Artist
Slayers Great 1997
Director
Slayers Return 1996
Director
Slayers: The Motion Picture 1995
Director
Minky Momo in the Bridge Over Dreams 1993
Character Designer
Devilman - Volume 2: Demon Bird 1990
Key Animation
Kiki's Delivery Service 1989
Key Animation
Venus Wars 1989
Key Animation
Mobile Suit SD Gundam 1988
Animation Director
Guyver: Out of Control 1986
Director
Vampire Hunter D 1985
Key Animation
Magical Princess Minky Momo: La Ronde in My Dream 1985
Director
Dr. Slump: Hoyoyo! Space Adventure 1982
Key Animation
Credits from TMDB.