Hiroshi Watanabe

About

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

Dr. SlumpAnime • 1981Higurashi: When They CryAnime • 2006Hell GirlAnime • 2005Sailor Moon CrystalAnime • 2014You're Under Arrest!Anime • 1996The Law of UekiAnime • 2005Kiki's Delivery ServiceMovie • 1989Tying the Knot with an Amagami SisterAnime • 2024Super CubAnime • 2021New Cutey HoneyAnime • 1994Jing: King of BanditsAnime • 2002Ceres: Celestial LegendAnime • 2000Sankarea: Undying LoveAnime • 2012Mythical Detective Loki RagnarokAnime • 2003Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust MemoryAnime • 1991Sakura TrickAnime • 2014Star Ocean EXAnime • 2001Hetalia: World StarsAnime • 2021Fantastic Detective LabyrinthAnime • 2007Vampire Hunter DMovie • 1985Venus WarsMovie • 1989Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal the Movie Part 1Movie • 2021Hell GirlSeries • 2006If I See You in my DreamsAnime • 1998