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.
Crew
Movie
Kiki's Delivery Service
Key Animation
1989
Movie
Slayers Return
Director
1996
TV
Sailor Moon Crystal
Second Unit Director
2014
Movie
Vampire Hunter D
Key Animation
1985
TV
Sankarea: Undying Love
Color Designer
2012
TV
Hell Girl
Director
2005
TV
Higurashi: When They Cry
Storyboard Artist
2006
Movie
Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal the Movie Part 1
Second Unit Director
2021
TV
Dr. Slump
Key Animation
1981
Movie
Venus Wars
Key Animation
1989
Movie
Devilman - Volume 2: Demon Bird
Key Animation
1990
Movie
Mobile Suit SD Gundam
Animation Director
1988