Kazuo Watanabe
渡邊 和夫
- animator
- character designer
- screenwriter
- 1986–present
67Staff credits
From Acino, the anime encyclopedia
| Native name | 渡邊 和夫 |
|---|---|
| Occupation | animator, character designer, screenwriter |
| Years active | 1986–present |
| Notable works | Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu Monster Fighting Spirit Monogatari Series: Second Season |
Kazuo Watanabe (渡邊 和夫) is an animator, character designer, and screenwriter. Watanabe has worked on 67 anime productions, including Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu, Monster, and Fighting Spirit.
Staff credits
| Year | Anime | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Call of the Night Season 2 | Animation Director |
| 2025 | Bye Bye, Earth Season 2 | Animation Director |
| 2024 | Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Disturbance | Character Design |
| 2023 | Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan (2023) | Assistant Animation Director |
| 2023 | Bastard!! Ankoku no Hakaishin: Jigoku no Chinkonka-hen | Chief Animation Director |
| 2023 | Ryza no Atelier: Tokoyami no Joou to Himitsu no Kakurega | Animation Director |
| 2022 | Bastard!! Ankoku no Hakaishin Part 2 (ONA) | Chief Animation Director |
| 2022 | Bastard!! Ankoku no Hakaishin (ONA) | Chief Animation Director |
| 2021 | Hortensia Saga | 2nd Key Animation |
| 2019 | Blade of the Immortal | 2nd Key Animation, Chief Animation Director, Animation Director |
| 2018 | Hanebado! | Chief Animation Director |
| 2018 | Killing Bites | Chief Animation Director |
| 2016 | The Heroic Legend of Arslan: Dust Storm Dance | Character Design |
| 2015 | Arslan Senki (TV) | Character Design |
| 2015 | Arslan Senki (TV): Tsuioku no Shou - Dakkan no Yaiba | Character Design |
| 2014 | Cardfight!! Vanguard Movie: Neon Messiah | Key Animation |
| 2013 | Monogatari Series: Second Season | Animation Director |
| 2013 | Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Rebellion | Key Animation, Animation Director |
| 2012 | Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica Movie 2: Eien no Monogatari | Key Animation |
| 2012 | Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica Movie 1: Hajimari no Monogatari | Key Animation |
| 2012 | Tight-rope | Character Design |
| 2011 | Toaru Hikuushi e no Tsuioku | Animation Director |
| 2011 | Wolverine | 2nd Key Animation |
| 2009 | Needless | Chief Animation Director |
| 2009 | Needless+: Saint Lily Gakuen no Himitsu | Animation Director |
| 2008 | Kamen no Maid Guy | Chief Animation Director |
| 2008 | ChaoS;HEAd | Animation Director |
| 2005 | Ichigo 100% | Animation Director |
| 2005 | Okusama wa Joshikousei (TV) | Chief Animation Director |
| 2004 | Monster | Script |
| 2004 | Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad | Animation Director |
| 2004 | Mousou Dairinin | Production Coordination |
| 2004 | Rozen Maiden | Key Animation |
| 2004 | Tenjou Tenge | Animation Director |
| 2004 | Hit wo Nerae! | Key Animation |
| 2003 | Texhnolyze | Key Animation, Animation Director |
| 2003 | Gunslinger Girl | Animation Director |
| 2002 | Kiddy Grade | Animation Director |
| 2002 | WXIII Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor | Key Animation |
| 2001 | X | Key Animation, Animation Director |
| 2001 | Offside (TV) | Animation Director |
| 2001 | Sister Princess | Key Animation |
| 2000 | Fighting Spirit | Animation Director |
| 2000 | Hidamari no Ki | Animation Director |
| 2000 | Love Hina | Key Animation |
| 1999 | Chikyuu Bouei Kigyou Dai-Guard | Key Animation |
| 1999 | Shuukan Storyland | Animation Director |
| 1999 | Shishunki Bishoujo Gattai Robo Z-Mind | Animation Director |
| 1998 | Cardcaptor Sakura | Key Animation |
| 1998 | Legend of Basara | Key Animation |
| 1998 | Lodoss-tou Senki: Eiyuu Kishi Den | Key Animation |
| 1998 | Bomberman B-Daman Bakugaiden | Animation Director |
| 1997 | Berserk | Animation Director |
| 1996 | Lupin III: Dead or Alive | Key Animation |
| 1995 | Azuki-chan | Animation Director |
| 1994 | Bakuen Campus Guardress | Key Animation |
| 1993 | Pokonyan! | Key Animation |
| 1992 | Kennel Tokorozawa | Key Animation |
| 1990 | Kimu no Juujika | Key Animation |
| 1989 | Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor the Movie | Key Animation |
| 1989 | Tenkuu Senki Shurato | Key Animation |
| 1989 | Konchuu Monogatari Minashigo Hutch (1989) | Key Animation |
| 1988 | Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu | In-Between Animation |
| 1988 | Kimagure Orange☆Road: Ano Hi ni Kaeritai | In-Between Animation |
| 1988 | Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor | In-Between Animation |
| 1987 | Akai Koudan Zillion | In-Between Animation |
| 1986 | Hikari no Densetsu | In-Between Animation |
Works by year
198620062025
References
- “Kazuo Watanabe”. Shikimori. Retrieved October 22, 2026.
- “Kazuo Watanabe”. MyAnimeList. Retrieved October 22, 2026.
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