Tetsuya Watanabe
- Known For
- Directing
- Birthplace
- Japan
- Active Years
- 1992–2024 (33 Years)
- Total Credits
- 58 credits in database
Biography
Tetsuya Watanabe is a Japanese anime director and storyboard artist known for his work on various television series and films. He began his career in the animation industry in the early 1990s, contributing to projects such as Neon Genesis Evangelion in 1995 and Cowboy Bebop in 1998. Watanabe made his directorial debut as the series director for After War Gundam X in 1996. He has also directed episodes for series including The Big O in 1999 and Fairy Tail in 2009. His work is characterized by dynamic storytelling and a strong visual style. According to database records, he is credited with 47 known credits in the industry and is recognized primarily for directing.
Career overview
Tetsuya Watanabe is a Japanese anime director and storyboard artist known for his work across various television series and films. Beginning his career in the animation industry in the early 1990s, he contributed to notable projects including Neon Genesis Evangelion in 1995 and Cowboy Bebop in 1998. His directorial debut came with After War Gundam X in 1996, where he served as the series director.
Following his debut, Watanabe directed episodes for several television series, including The Big O in 1999 and Fairy Tail in 2009. His broader body of work in the animation industry is characterized by dynamic storytelling and a strong visual style.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
58 titles- The Foolish Angel Dances with the Devil (2024) Director
- 16bit Sensation: Another Layer (2023) Storyboard Artist
- Saiyuki Reload ZEROIN (2022) Director
- From Now On We Begin Ethics (2021) Director
- Midnight Occult Civil Servants (2019) Series Director
- Phantom in the Twilight (2018) Storyboard Artist
- Schwarzes Marken (2016) Writer
- Schwarzes Marken (2016) Director
- Schwarzes Marken (2016) Series Director
- Schwarzes Marken (2016) Storyboard Artist
- Yamada-kun and the Seven Witches (2015) Director
- Terra Formars (2014) Storyboard Artist
- Cross Ange: Rondo of Angels and Dragons (2014) Storyboard Artist
- Love Live! School Idol Project (2013) Storyboard Artist
- White Album 2 (2013) Storyboard Artist
- Buddy Complex (2013) Storyboard Artist
- Horizon in the Middle of Nowhere (2011) Director
- Horizon in the Middle of Nowhere (2011) Storyboard Artist
- Dog Days (2011) Storyboard Artist
- Mayo Chiki! (2011) Storyboard Artist
- A-Channel (2011) Storyboard Artist
- Oreimo (2010) Director
- Oreimo (2010) Storyboard Artist
- Seitokai Yakuindomo (2010) Director
- Fairy Tail (2009) Director
- The Girl Who Leapt Through Space (2009) Director
- White Album (2009) Director
- White Album (2009) Storyboard Artist
- Dragonaut: The Resonance (2007) Storyboard Artist
- School Days (2007) Storyboard Artist
- School Days (2007) Director
- Strain: Strategic Armored Infantry (2006) Series Director
- Monster (2004) Director
- Monster (2004) Storyboard Artist
- Akane Maniax (2004) Series Director
- Rumbling Hearts (2003) Series Director
- RahXephon (2002) Storyboard Artist
- Ai Yori Aoshi (2002) Storyboard Artist
- eX-Driver the Movie (2002) Assistant Director
- Zone of the Enders: Idolo (2001) Director
- Labyrinth of Flames (2000) Director
- Turn A Gundam (1999) Director
- The Big O (1999) Storyboard Artist
- The Big O (1999) Director
- Microman (1999) Storyboard Artist
- Microman (1999) Director
- 機動戦士ガンダム 第08MS小隊 ラスト・リゾート (1999) Director
- Cowboy Bebop (1998) Director
- EVANGELION: DEATH (TRUE)² (1998) Director
- Revival of Evangelion (1998) Director
- The King of Braves GaoGaiGar (1997) Storyboard Artist
- Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth (1997) Director
- Saber Marionette J (1996) Director
- Saber Marionette J (1996) Storyboard Artist
- The Adventures of Kotetsu (1996) Director
- Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995) Director
- Jungle King Taa-chan (1993) Director
- KO Century Beast Warriors (1992) Assistant Director
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Tetsuya Watanabe best known for?
Tetsuya Watanabe is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Foolish Angel Dances with the Devil (2024), 16bit Sensation: Another Layer (2023), Crash! (1976), Angel Heart (1995).
When and where was Tetsuya Watanabe born?
Tetsuya Watanabe was born in Japan.
How many credits does Tetsuya Watanabe have?
Tetsuya Watanabe has accumulated over 58 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1992 to 2024.
What is Tetsuya Watanabe's background in cinema and television?
Tetsuya Watanabe is a Japanese anime director and storyboard artist known for his work on various television series and films. He began his career in the animation industry in the early 1990s, contributing to projects such as Neon Genesis Evangelion in 1995 and Cowboy Bebop in 1998. Watanabe made his directorial debut ...
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