Directing
Hiroshi Watanabe
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.
Behind the camera
- 2024Tying the Knot with an Amagami SisterAssistant Director24 ep.
- 2021Super CubKey Animation1 ep.
- 2021Hetalia: World StarsDirector, Series Director, Storyboard Artist12 ep.
- 2018Xuan Yuan Sword LuminaryArt Designer, Series Director13 ep.
- 2014Sakura TrickKey Animation1 ep.
- 2013Meganebu!Assistant Director12 ep.
- 2012Sankarea: Undying LoveColor Designer12 ep.
- 2009Cookin' Idol Ai! Mai! Main!Series Director25 ep.
- 2007Fantastic Detective LabyrinthSeries Director25 ep.
- 2007Shining Tears X WindDirector13 ep.
- 2006Hell GirlOriginal Concept12 ep.
- 2006Higurashi: When They CryStoryboard Artist2 ep.
- 2005Hell GirlDirector, Key Animation, Original Concept90 ep.
- 2005The Law of UekiDirector, Series Director51 ep.
- 2004Jing: King of Bandits Seventh HeavenDirector, Storyboard3 ep.
- 2003Mythical Detective Loki RagnarokDirector, Series Director26 ep.
- 2002Jing: King of BanditsDirector, Series Director, Storyboard Artist13 ep.
- 2001Star Ocean EXDirector, Storyboard Artist24 ep.
- 2000Ceres: Celestial LegendStoryboard Artist3 ep.
- 1998If I See You in my DreamsTechnical Supervisor16 ep.
- 1998If I See You in My DreamsCharacter Designer, Series Director3 ep.
- 1996You're Under Arrest!Series Composition, Storyboard Artist51 ep.
- 1994New Cutey HoneyKey Animation1 ep.
- 1993Please Save My EarthAnimation Director6 ep.
- 1991Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust MemoryKey Animation1 ep.
- 1981Dr. SlumpKey Animation1 ep.
- —Zoku Yumechiyo NikkiDirector5 ep.
Also known as: わたなべ ひろし · 渡辺ひろし · 渡辺浩