Katsuya Watanabe
- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- September 20, 1965 in Kanagawa Prefecture
- Active Years
- 1971–2026 (56 Years)
- Total Credits
- 66 credits in database
Biography
Katsuya Watanabe, whose stage name is rendered in Japanese as 渡辺勝也, is a male director born on September 20, 1965, in Kanagawa Prefecture. As of the latest data, he is sixty years old. His professional profile on The Movie Database lists directing as his primary area of recognition, with a total of sixty‑two credited works across movies and television. The database assigns him a content score of eighty‑eight and categorizes his activity under the letter A. No additional aliases are recorded. His career details are documented in the TMDB entry, which aggregates his known credits and biographical information.
Career overview
Katsuya Watanabe, whose Japanese stage name is rendered as 渡辺勝也, is a male director born on September 20, 1965, in Kanagawa Prefecture. As of the current year he is sixty years old. His professional profile on The Movie Database lists directing as his primary area of recognition, and it records a total of sixty‑two credited works. The breadth of those credits spans both cinematic and television productions, reflecting a career that has engaged with multiple formats within the visual‑media industry. The database assigns his profile a content score of eighty‑eight, indicating a strong level of completeness and reliability for the information it contains. While specific titles, dates, or awards are not detailed in the available data, the quantity of directing credits demonstrates a sustained and active presence in the field. Watanabe’s contributions are catalogued under the broader categories of movies and TV shows, underscoring his involvement in a range of narrative and possibly genre projects. The combination of his extensive credit count, the high content score, and his long‑standing activity since his birth in the mid‑1960s positions him as an experienced figure within Japanese directing circles.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
66 titles- PROJECT R.E.D. (2026) Director
- No. 1 Sentai Gozyuger (2025) Director
- Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger (2024) Director
- Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger 20th: Fireball Booster (2024) Director
- Kamen Rider Gotchard (2023) Director
- Avataro Sentai Donbrothers vs. Zenkaiger (2023) Director
- Ninpu Sentai Hurricaneger Degozaru! Shushuuto 20th Anniversary (2023) Director
- Ninpu Sentai Hurricaneger Degozaru! Shushuuto 20th Anniversary (2023) Director of Photography
- Avataro Sentai Donbrothers (2022) Director
- Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger (2021) Director
- Kishiryu Sentai Ryusoulger Special Chapter: Memory of Soulmates (2021) Thanks
- Mashin Sentai Kiramager (2020) Director
- Kishiryu Sentai Ryusoulger VS Lupinranger VS Patranger (2020) Director
- Kishiryu Sentai Ryusoulger (2019) Director
- Kaitou Sentai Lupinranger vs. Keisatsu Sentai Patranger (2018) Director
- Engine Sentai Go-Onger: 10 Years Grand Prix (2018) Director
- Shuriken Sentai Ninninger (2015) Director
- Kamen Rider Ghost (2015) Director
- Ressha Sentai ToQger vs. Kyoryuger: The Movie (2015) Director
- Ressha Sentai ToQger (2014) Director
- Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger (2013) Director
- Ninpuu Sentai Hurricaneger: 10 YEARS AFTER (2013) Director
- Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters (2012) Director
- Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger (2011) Director
- Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger: The Movie - The Flying Ghost Ship (2011) Director
- Tensou Sentai Goseiger (2010) Director
- Tensou Sentai Goseiger: Epic on The Movie (2010) Director
- Samurai Sentai Shinkenger (2009) Director
- Samurai Sentai Shinkenger: The Light Samurai's Surprise Transformation (2009) Director
- Engine Sentai Go-Onger (2008) Director
- Juken Sentai Gekiranger (2007) Director
- GoGo Sentai Boukenger vs. Super Sentai (2007) Director
- Super Ninja Squad Inazuma!! SPARK (2007) Director
- GoGo Sentai Boukenger (2006) Director
- Cho Ninja Tai Inazuma (2006) Director
- Mahou Sentai Magiranger vs. Dekaranger (2006) Director
- Mahou Sentai Magiranger (2005) Director
- Mahou Sentai Magiranger (2005) Series Director
- Mahou Sentai Magiranger: Revealed! The Gold Grip Phone's Super Magic (2005) Director
- Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger (2004) Director
- Bakuryuu Sentai Abaranger vs. Hurricaneger (2004) Director
- Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger THE MOVIE: Full Blast Action (2004) Director
- Bakuryu Sentai Abaranger (2003) Director
- Ninpuu Sentai Hurricaneger (2002) Director
- Ninpuu Sentai Hurricaneger Shushuuto: The Movie (2002) Director
- Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger (2001) Director
- Kamen Rider Agito (2001) Director
- Kamen Rider Kuuga: Good Job (2001) Director
- Kamen Rider Kuuga (2000) Director
- Kyuukyuu Sentai GoGoFive (1999) Director
- Kyuukyuu Sentai GoGoFive: Sudden Shock! A New Warrior! (1999) Director
- Kyukyu Sentai GoGoFive: Five Lessons of Rescue Spirits (1999) Director
- Tetsuwan Tantei Robotack (1998) Director
- B-Robo Kabutack (1997) Director
- B-Robo Kabutack: The Epic Christmas Battle!! (1997) Director
- B-Robo Kabutack: The Epic Christmas Battle!! (1997) Director of Photography
- Gekisou Sentai Carranger (1996) Director
- Juukou B-Fighter (1995) Director
- Ninja Sentai Kakuranger (1994) Director
- Super Sentai World (1994) Director
- Toei Heroes Great Gathering (1994) Director
- Kamen Rider World (1994) Director
- Gosei Sentai Dairanger (1993) Director
- Super Sentai Zyuranger (1992) Director
- Kamen Rider (1971) Director
- Super Space Sheriff Gavan Infinity Director
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Katsuya Watanabe best known for?
Katsuya Watanabe is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including PROJECT R.E.D. (2026), No. 1 Sentai Gozyuger (2025), Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger (2024), Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger 20th: Fireball Booster (2024).
When and where was Katsuya Watanabe born?
Katsuya Watanabe was born on September 20, 1965 in Kanagawa Prefecture.
How many credits does Katsuya Watanabe have?
Katsuya Watanabe has accumulated over 66 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1971 to 2026.
What is Katsuya Watanabe's background in cinema and television?
Katsuya Watanabe, whose stage name is rendered in Japanese as 渡辺勝也, is a male director born on September 20, 1965, in Kanagawa Prefecture. As of the latest data, he is sixty years old. His professional profile on The Movie Database lists directing as his primary area of recognition, with a total of sixty‑two credited w...
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