Mitsuru Hongo
- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- October 12, 1959 in Tokyo, Japan
- Active Years
- 1987–2026 (40 Years)
- Total Credits
- 75 credits in database
Biography
Mitsuru Hongo is a Japanese anime director of television and film born on October 12, 1959. Born in Tokyo and raised in Niigata Prefecture, Hongo's career spans over four decades, during which he has contributed to television series, original video animations, and feature films. He originally worked as an animator at Ajiado before moving to Shin-Ei Animation, where he directed Crayon Shin-chan. In addition to using his real name in kanji as 本郷満, Hongo has also used several aliases throughout his career, including ほんごうみつる, 郷満, 潮乱太, 渋谷ポチ, and 猫賀大介.
Career overview
Mitsuru Hongo is a Japanese anime director born in Tokyo on October 12, 1959, and raised in Niigata Prefecture. His career spans over four decades, during which he has made contributions to television series, original video animations, and feature films. Hongo originally worked at Ajiado as an animator before moving to Shin-Ei Animation, where he directed Crayon Shin-chan.
In addition to his real name, written as 本郷満, Hongo has used several aliases throughout his career. These aliases include ほんごうみつる, 郷満, 潮乱太, 渋谷ポチ, and 猫賀大介.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
75 titles- Karna the Guardian (2026) Series Director
- The Yuzuki Family's Four Sons (2023) Series Director
- Gunma Chan (2021) Series Director
- Gunma Chan (2021) Writer
- Ascendance of a Bookworm (2019) Series Director
- Ascendance of a Bookworm (2019) Storyboard Artist
- Ascendance of a Bookworm (2019) Director
- Ascendance of a Bookworm (2019) Writer
- Monster Hunter Stories: Ride On (2016) Series Director
- World Trigger (2014) Director
- World Trigger (2014) Series Director
- Tenkai Knights - Rise of the Knights (2014) Director
- Odoriko Clinoppe (2013) Sound Director
- Tari Tari (2012) Storyboard Artist
- One Piece: Episode of Luffy - Hand Island Adventure (2012) Director
- One-Hit Bond (2011) Director
- Kaasan Mom's Life (2009) Director
- 毎日かあさん (2009) Director
- Battle Spirits: Shonen Toppa Bashin (2008) Series Director
- Crayon Shin-chan: Fierceness That Invites Storm! The Hero of Kinpoko (2008) Writer
- Crayon Shin-chan: Fierceness That Invites Storm! The Hero of Kinpoko (2008) Director
- Crayon Shin-chan: Fierceness That Invites Storm! The Hero of Kinpoko (2008) Producer
- Deltora Quest (2007) Director
- Reideen (2007) Producer
- Reideen (2007) Director
- Reideen (2007) Storyboard Artist
- Reideen (2007) Series Director
- Reideen (2007) Series Composition
- IGPX: Immortal Grand Prix (2005) Series Composition
- IGPX: Immortal Grand Prix (2005) Storyboard Artist
- IGPX: Immortal Grand Prix (2005) Director
- IGPX: Immortal Grand Prix (2005) Writer
- Midori Days (2004) Storyboard Artist
- Blade of the Phantom Master (2004) Screenplay
- Doraemon's 25th Anniversary (2004) Director
- カスミン (2003) Director
- The Twelve Kingdoms (2002) Storyboard Artist
- Kasumin (2001) Director
- Sakura Wars: The Movie (2001) Director
- Sakura Wars: The Movie (2001) Screenplay
- Pilot Candidate (2000) Series Director
- Pilot Candidate (2000) Director
- Pilot Candidate (2000) Storyboard Artist
- Kyoro-chan (1999) Series Director
- Cowboy Bebop (1998) Storyboard Artist
- Outlaw Star (1998) Director
- Shamanic Princess (1996) Director
- Crayon Shin-chan: Great Adventure In Henderland (1996) Director
- Crayon Shin-chan: Great Adventure In Henderland (1996) Writer
- Crayon Shin-chan: Great Adventure In Henderland (1996) Storyboard Artist
- Crayon Shin-chan: Unkokusai's Ambition (1995) Director
- Crayon Shin-chan: Unkokusai's Ambition (1995) Storyboard Artist
- Crayon Shin-chan: Unkokusai's Ambition (1995) Writer
- Crayon Shin-chan: The Hidden Treasure of the Buri Buri Kingdom (1994) Storyboard Artist
- Crayon Shin-chan: The Hidden Treasure of the Buri Buri Kingdom (1994) Director
- Crayon Shin-chan: The Hidden Treasure of the Buri Buri Kingdom (1994) Writer
- Crayon Shin-chan: Action Mask vs. Leotard Devil (1993) Storyboard Artist
- Crayon Shin-chan: Action Mask vs. Leotard Devil (1993) Director
- クレヨンしんちゃん (1992) Series Director
- Spirit of Wonder: Miss China's Ring (1992) Storyboard Artist
- Spirit of Wonder: Miss China's Ring (1992) Director
- 21-Emon: To Space! The Barefoot Princess (1992) Director
- 21 Emon (1991) Storyboard
- I Am THE Shiratori Reiko! (1990) Director
- I Am THE Shiratori Reiko! (1990) Storyboard Artist
- Chinpui: Eri-sama Katsudou Daishashin (1990) Director
- Eri Chimpui Activity Large Photo (1990) Storyboard Artist
- Eri Chimpui Activity Large Photo (1990) Director
- Uncle Remodelling Course (1990) Storyboard Artist
- Chinpui (1989) Series Director
- Chinpui (1989) Storyboard Artist
- Chinpui (1989) Director
- Kimagure Orange Road (1987) Storyboard Artist
- Kimagure Orange Road (1987) Director
- 小书痴的下克上：为了成为图书管理员不择手段！第一季 Creator
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Mitsuru Hongo best known for?
Mitsuru Hongo is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Karna the Guardian (2026), The Yuzuki Family's Four Sons (2023), Ascendance of a Bookworm (2019), Ascendance of a Bookworm (2019).
When and where was Mitsuru Hongo born?
Mitsuru Hongo was born on October 12, 1959 in Tokyo, Japan.
How many credits does Mitsuru Hongo have?
Mitsuru Hongo has accumulated over 75 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1987 to 2026.
What is Mitsuru Hongo's background in cinema and television?
Mitsuru Hongo is a Japanese anime director of television and film born on October 12, 1959. Born in Tokyo and raised in Niigata Prefecture, Hongo's career spans over four decades, during which he has contributed to television series, original video animations, and feature films. He originally worked as an animator at A...
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