Hiroshi Watanabe
Known for directing · Born 11 February 1960 · 66 · Kumamoto, Japan
46 credits
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
Slayers Return
1996
Hell Girl
2005
Sailor Moon Crystal
2014
The Law of Ueki
2005
Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal the Movie Part 1
2021
Higurashi: When They Cry
2006
Mythical Detective Loki Ragnarok
2003
Star Ocean EX
2001
Hetalia: World Stars
2021
Cookin' Idol Ai! Mai! Main!
2009
Fantastic Detective Labyrinth
2007
Jing: King of Bandits
2002