Biography
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.
Filmography
all 37
Director 25
TV Shows 22
Movies 15
Writer 1
Assistant Director
Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister (2024)
TV
Series Director / Storyboard Artist / Director / Series Director
Hetalia: World Stars (2021)
TV
Second Unit Director / Director
Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal the Movie Part 1 (2021)
Movie
Series Director
Xuan Yuan Sword Luminary (2018)
TV
Second Unit Director
Sailor Moon Crystal (2014)
TV
10
Color Designer
Sankarea: Undying Love (2012)
TV
Series Director
Cookin' Idol Ai! Mai! Main! (2009)
TV
Storyboard Artist
Higurashi: When They Cry (2006)
TV
Writer / Director / Key Animation
Hell Girl (2005)
TV
Series Director / Series Director / Director
The Law of Ueki (2005)
TV
Director / Storyboard
Jing: King of Bandits Seventh Heaven (2004)
TV
Series Director / Director / Series Director
Mythical Detective Loki Ragnarok (2003)
TV
Series Director / Storyboard Artist / Series Director / Director
Jing: King of Bandits (2002)
TV
Storyboard Artist / Director
Star Ocean EX (2001)
TV
Storyboard Artist
Ceres: Celestial Legend (2000)
TV
Technical Supervisor
If I See You in my Dreams (1998)
TV
Series Director / Character Designer
If I See You in My Dreams (1998)
TV
Director
Slayers Gorgeous (1998)
Movie
3.88
Director
Slayers Great (1997)
Movie
3.63
Storyboard Artist / Series Composition
You're Under Arrest! (1996)
TV
Director
Slayers Return (1996)
Movie
4.3
Key Animation
New Cutey Honey (1994)
TV
Animation Director
Please Save My Earth (1993)
TV
Character Designer
Minky Momo in the Bridge Over Dreams (1993)
Movie
Key Animation
Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory (1991)
TV
Key Animation
Kiki's Delivery Service (1989)
Movie
6.42
Key Animation
Venus Wars (1989)
Movie
Animation Director
Mobile Suit SD Gundam Mk I (1988)
Movie
Animation Director
Mobile Suit SD Gundam (1988)
Movie
Key Animation
Dr. Slump: Hoyoyo! Space Adventure (1982)
Movie
Information
Known ForDirecting
GenderMale
Birthday1960-02-11 (65 years old)
Birth PlaceKumamoto, Japan
CitizenshipsJapan
Also Known Asわたなべ ひろし, 渡辺ひろし, 渡辺浩
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