Directing
Tetsuya Watanabe
Tetsuya Watanabe (渡邊 哲哉, Watanabe Tetsuya) is a Japanese anime director and storyboard artist known for his work on various television series and films. He began his career in the animation industry in the early 1990s, contributing to notable projects such as Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995) and Cowboy Bebop (1998). Watanabe has directed episodes for series including The Big O (1999) and Fairy Tail (2009). His directorial debut came with After War Gundam X (1996), where he served as the series director. Watanabe's work is characterized by dynamic storytelling and a strong visual style.
Behind the camera
- 2024The Foolish Angel Dances with the DevilDirector1 ep.
- 202316bit Sensation: Another LayerStoryboard Artist1 ep.
- 2022Saiyuki Reload ZEROINDirector1 ep.
- 2021Farewell, My Dear CramerDirector1 ep.
- 2021From Now On We Begin EthicsDirector8 ep.
- 2019Midnight Occult Civil ServantsSeries Director12 ep.
- 2018Phantom in the TwilightStoryboard Artist1 ep.
- 2016Schwarzes MarkenDirector, Series Director, Storyboard Artist, Writer12 ep.
- 2015Yamada-kun and the Seven WitchesDirector1 ep.
- 2014Cross Ange: Rondo of Angels and DragonsStoryboard Artist1 ep.
- 2014Terra FormarsStoryboard Artist1 ep.
- 2013Buddy ComplexStoryboard Artist3 ep.
- 2013White Album 2Storyboard Artist1 ep.
- 2013Love Live! School Idol ProjectStoryboard Artist2 ep.
- 2011Horizon in the Middle of NowhereDirector, Storyboard Artist3 ep.
- 2011Mayo Chiki!Storyboard Artist1 ep.
- 2011A-ChannelStoryboard Artist2 ep.
- 2011Dog DaysStoryboard Artist2 ep.
- 2010OreimoDirector, Storyboard Artist2 ep.
- 2010Seitokai YakuindomoDirector1 ep.
- 2009Fairy TailDirector1 ep.
- 2009The Girl Who Leapt Through SpaceDirector1 ep.
- 2009White AlbumDirector, Storyboard Artist2 ep.
- 2007Dragonaut: The ResonanceStoryboard Artist2 ep.
- 2007School DaysDirector, Storyboard Artist1 ep.
- 2006Strain: Strategic Armored InfantrySeries Director13 ep.
- 2004Akane ManiaxSeries Director3 ep.
- 2004MonsterDirector, Storyboard Artist1 ep.
- 2003Rumbling HeartsSeries Director14 ep.
- 2002Ai Yori AoshiStoryboard Artist1 ep.
- 2002RahXephonStoryboard Artist1 ep.
- 2000Labyrinth of FlamesDirector1 ep.
- 1999The Big ODirector, Storyboard Artist2 ep.
- 1999Turn A GundamDirector1 ep.
- 1999MicromanDirector, Storyboard Artist1 ep.
- 1998Cowboy BebopDirector1 ep.
- 1997The King of Braves GaoGaiGarStoryboard Artist1 ep.
- 1996The Adventures of KotetsuDirector1 ep.
- 1996Saber Marionette JDirector, Storyboard Artist1 ep.
- 1996After War Gundam XDirector1 ep.
- 1995Neon Genesis EvangelionDirector1 ep.
- 1993Jungle King Taa-chanDirector3 ep.
- 1992KO Century Beast WarriorsAssistant Director1 ep.
Also known as: 渡辺哲哉 · 渡邉哲哉 · 渡邊哲也 · 渡邊 哲哉