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 / Storyboard Artist

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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