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Yoshihiro Watanabe

Yoshihiro Watanabe

渡辺 義弘
  • animator
  • character designer
  • manga artist
  • July 4, 1971 · age 55
  • 1995–present
56Staff credits
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Contents
  1. Staff credits
  2. Works by year
  3. References
  4. External links
Yoshihiro Watanabe
Native name渡辺 義弘
BornJuly 4, 1971 (age 55)
Occupationanimator, character designer, manga artist
Years active1995–present
Websitex.com
Notable worksCode Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch R2
Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann
Cardcaptor Sakura Movie 2: Fuuin Sareta Card
Kidou Senshi Gundam Unicorn

Yoshihiro Watanabe (渡辺 義弘; born July 4, 1971) is an animator, character designer, and manga artist. Watanabe has worked on 56 anime productions, including Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch R2, Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann, and Cardcaptor Sakura Movie 2: Fuuin Sareta Card.

Staff credits

YearAnimePosition
2026Ichigo Aika: Zatsu de Namaiki na Imouto to Warikirenai AniCharacter Design
2025Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuXChief Animation Director
2025Bye Bye, Earth Season 2Animation Director
2024Gods' Game We PlayCharacter Design
2023Lv1 Maou to One Room YuushaChief Animation Director
2023Modaete yo, Adam-kunCharacter Design
2022Marine Shukkou!!Animation Director
2020OverflowCharacter Design
2020Iwa Kakeru! Sport Climbing GirlsChief Animation Director
2018Shinmai Maou no Testament DeparturesChief Animation Director
2016Shinmai Maou no Testament Burst: Toujou Basara no Shigoku Heiwa na NichijouCharacter Design
2016Masou Gakuen HxH SpecialsAnimation Director
2015Shinmai Maou no Testament BurstChief Animation Director
2015The Testament of Sister New DevilChief Animation Director, Character Design
2014Heaven's Lost Property: My Eternal MasterChief Animation Director, Character Design
2013Haganai: I don't have many friends NEXTChief Animation Director, Character Design
2012Yuru Yuri♪♪Key Animation
2011Mitsudomoe Zouryouchuu!Mechanical Design
2011Heaven's Lost Property the Movie: The Angeloid of ClockworkChief Animation Director, Character Design
2011Haganai: I don't have many friendsChief Animation Director, Animation Director, Character Design
2011Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai: Yaminabe wa Bishoujo ga Zannen na NioiChief Animation Director
2010Kidou Senshi Gundam Unicorn2nd Key Animation
2010Heaven's Lost Property ForteCharacter Design
2010HeromanKey Animation
2010Shukufuku no CampanellaKey Animation
2009Senjou no ValkyriaKey Animation
2009Heaven's Lost PropertyChief Animation Director, Character Design, Animation Director
2009Asu no Yoichi!Key Animation
2009Valkyrie Choukyou Semen Tank no Ikusa Otome 10-nin ShimaiOriginal Character Design
2008Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch R22nd Key Animation
2008Kidou Senshi Gundam 00 Second SeasonKey Animation
2008Nogizaka Haruka no HimitsuKey Animation
2007Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann2nd Key Animation
2007Minami-keMechanical Design
2007AyakashiKey Animation
2006Yoake Mae yori Ruriiro na: Crescent LoveMechanical Design
2006Soul LinkCharacter Design
2005Strawberry MarshmallowMechanical Design
2005Zettai ShounenKey Animation
2004Onegai☆Twins: Natsu wa OwaranaiMechanical Design
2004Tales of Phantasia The AnimationKey Animation
2004Hanaukyou Maid-tai: La VeriteKey Animation
2004DearSMechanical Design
2003Onegai☆TwinsMechanical Design
2002Onegai☆TeacherMechanical Design
2001Initial D Third StageKey Animation
2001Hanaukyou Maid-taiMechanical Design
2000Cardcaptor Sakura Movie 2: Fuuin Sareta CardKey Animation
2000Jinzou Ningen Kikaider The AnimationKey Animation
1999D4 PrincessMechanical Design
1998Silent MöbiusMechanical Design
1998Jikuu Tenshou NazcaKey Animation
1996Dragon Ball Movie 4: Saikyou e no MichiKey Animation
1996Mahou Shoujo Pretty Sammy (1996)Key Animation
1995Tenchi Muyou!In-Between Animation
Yumene ConnectCharacter Design

Works by year

199520112026

References

  1. “Yoshihiro Watanabe”. Shikimori. Retrieved October 22, 2026.
  2. “Yoshihiro Watanabe”. MyAnimeList. Retrieved October 22, 2026.

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