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Shinichi WATANABE

ワタナベ シンイチ
Family name (in kanji): ワタナベ
Given name (in kanji): シンイチ
Birth name: Shinichi (慎一) Watanabe (渡邊)
Also known as:
Nabeshin
Date of birth: 1964-09-06
Hometown: Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
Chronology:
(1998) Won the "Best Individual" or "Individual Achievement" award at the 3rd Animation Kobe
Blood type: B
E-mail: nabeshin5555@yahoo.co.jp (Japanese)
About:
Not to be confused with Shinichiro Watanabe (渡辺 信一郎), another anime director.
News: Show:
Nerima Daikon Brothers Delayed (Dec 6, 2016)
Otafest to Host Director Shinichi 'Nabeshin' Watanabe (Apr 25, 2015)
Crunchyroll Streams Invaders of the Rokujyoma!? Anime (Jul 11, 2014)
Invaders of the Rokujyōma!? Anime's Ad Introduces Odd Roommates (Jun 26, 2014)
Con Alt Delete to Host Shinichi 'Nabeshin' Watanabe in Illinois (Apr 4, 2014)
Invaders of the Rokujyōma!? Anime's Promo Introduces Motley Cast (Mar 23, 2014)
Yūichi Nakamura Leads Invaders of the Rokujyōma!? Anime's Cast (Mar 23, 2014)
Excel Saga Director Shinichi Watanabe to Leave Hospital on Friday (Apr 18, 2013)
Excel Saga Director Shinichi Watanabe to Appear at Anime Boston (Apr 9, 2013)
Director Shinichi Watanabe Recovers From Heart Attack (Apr 9, 2013)
AniMinneapolis to Host Excel Saga's Shinichi Watanabe (May 28, 2012)
Anime Midwest to Host Excel Saga's Shinichi Watanabe (May 15, 2012)
Anime Central Hosts Director Nabeshin, Composer Masashi Hamauzu (Mar 23, 2012)
Kentucky's Sugoi-Con Hosts Nabeshin This Weekend (Nov 4, 2011)
SMASH! on in Sydney this Weekend (Jul 12, 2011)
Sydney Convention SMASH! Reveals Guests (May 23, 2011)
Nabeshin to Attend San Japan Anime Con in Texas (Apr 22, 2011)
Anime Expo to Host Voice Actresses Yui Horie, Eri Kitamura (May 26, 2010)
Anime Expo to Host Otaku Blogger Danny Choo (May 21, 2010)
Anime Expo Hosts Hayate/Shana Singer Mell (May 6, 2010)
Anime Expo Hosts Gurren Lagann Voice Katsuyuki Konishi (Apr 18, 2010)
Anime Expo to Host 6 Japanese DJs (Apr 9, 2010)
Anime Expo to Host Bebop Designer Toshihiro Kawamoto (Mar 11, 2010)
Anime Expo to Host Voice Actress Yuu Asakawa (Mar 4, 2010)
Minnesota's Anime Detour to Host Shinichi Watanabe (Feb 22, 2010)
Anime Expo Hosts Excel Saga Director Shinichi Watanabe (Feb 18, 2010)
PMX to Host Excel Saga's Shinichi 'Nabeshin' Watanabe (Oct 26, 2009)
HALCALI to Appear at Anime Central, Nabeshin at A-Kon (Jan 12, 2008)
Captain Tsubasa Creator; Appleseed, Excel Saga Helmers Interviewed (Nov 6, 2007)
ADV Films Streams The Wallflower Anime Trailer (Nov 2, 2007)
ADV Acquires The Wallflower (May 15, 2007)
Shinichi Watanabe to Appear in Houston, Texas May 15 (May 14, 2007)
Poll: Favorite Anime Directors Part 2 (Jan 4, 2007)
Anime Central Guests (Mar 22, 2004)
Newtype #1 Table of Contents (Oct 2, 2002)
AX 2002: Anime Expo Opening Ceremonies (Jul 6, 2002)
New Anime Mid-Atlantic Guests (Mar 7, 2002)
Brett Weaver Online Chat (Dec 23, 2001)
Excel Saga Cast (Nov 24, 2001)
More Puni Puni Poemi Information (Feb 28, 2001)
Interest:
Daily Cosplay: Excel Saga Director Nabeshin (Jan 18, 2011)
Press Releases:
Otafest Hosting Shinichi "Nabeshin" Watanabe, Toby Proctor, Linda Ballantyne and More on May 15-17, 2015 in Calgary (Apr 21, 2015)
Shinichi "Nabeshin" Watanabe Coming to Con Alt Delete (Apr 4, 2014)
Anime Midwest Announces Shinichi "Nabeshin" Watanabe (May 15, 2012)
San Japan Announces Additional Guests For August 2011 Convention (Jun 9, 2011)
Other articles: Show:
This Week in Anime - When East Meets West: Can We Call This 'Anime'? (Aug 22, 2023)
The List - 7 Strange Anime & Manga Spin-Offs (Jun 22, 2019)
Gia's List: 6 Destroyers of the Fourth Wall (Dec 10, 2011)
Hey, Answerman! - Struggling For Illegitimacy (Aug 12, 2011)
ANNCast - Funny Ha Ha (Feb 4, 2011)
Shelf Life - Magica the Gathering (Nov 29, 2010)
The Fall 2010 Anime Preview Guide - Hope Chapman (Oct 2, 2010)
Hey, Answerman! (Sep 10, 2010)
Shelf Life - The Sweet Life (Nov 23, 2009)
Shelf Life - Rumble Pak (Jan 21, 2008)
Nabeshin in Houston (May 24, 2007)
Ms. Answerman: Summer Heat (May 21, 2004)
The Dub Track - Excel Saga (Sep 21, 2002)
Answerman: Tactical Answering Action (Nov 20, 2001)
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Nerima Daikon Brothers (TV) : AD Vid-Note Research

Staff in:
16bit Sensation: Another Layer (TV) : Storyboard (eps 3-4)
3D Magical Play (OAV) : Texture
Agatha Christie no Meitantei Poirot to Marple (TV) : Episode Director (ep 5)
Assassins Pride (TV) : Storyboard (eps 7-9)
Baka and Test - Summon the Beasts (TV) : Storyboard (4 episodes
eps 3, 5, 10, 12
), Episode Director (eps 3, 10, 12)
Baka and Test - Summon the Beasts 2 (TV) : Storyboard (4 episodes
eps 3, 5, 10, 12
), Episode Director (eps 3, 12)
Bartender Glass of God (TV) : Storyboard (ep 4)
Beast City (OAV) : Director, Producer
Betterman (TV) : Storyboard (ep 10)
Beyblade: Metal Fusion (TV) : Storyboard
Bleach (TV) : Storyboard (ep 50)
BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. (TV) : Storyboard (eps 6, 8, 10)
BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. Season 2 (TV) : Storyboard (eps 2, 8)
Bonobono (TV 1995) : Storyboard (8 episodes
eps 3, 6, 13, 21, 27, 31, 40, 44
), Episode Director (8 episodes
eps 3, 6, 13, 21, 27, 31, 40, 44
)
(The) Brave of Gold Goldran (TV) : Storyboard (9 episodes
eps 2, 7, 12, 17, 22, 27, 33, 37, 43
), Episode Director (9 episodes
eps 2, 7, 12, 17, 22, 27, 33, 37, 43
)
(The) Brave Police J-Decker (TV) : Storyboard (9 episodes
eps 3, 6, 12, 18, 22, 28, 33, 38, 44
), Episode Director (9 episodes
eps 3, 6, 12, 18, 22, 28, 33, 38, 44
)
Brigadoon (TV) : Storyboard (eps 3, 9)
Burn-Up Scramble (TV) : Storyboard (ED)
Crush Gear Nitro (TV) : Storyboard (11 episodes
eps 2, 7, 14, 21, 24, 26, 36, 38, 43, 46, 49
)
C³ (TV) : Storyboard (eps 4, 9), Episode Director (ep 4)
D.C.III ~Da Capo III~ (TV) : Storyboard (ep 9)
Danbōru Senki W (TV) : Storyboard (ep 19)
Dotto Koni-chan (TV) : Director, Storyboard (6 episodes
eps 1, 2A, 4B, 6, 7A, 8C
)
Dragon League (TV) : Storyboard (8 episodes
eps 5, 9, 13, 16, 21, 24-25, 34
), Episode Director (5 episodes
eps 5, 9, 13, 16, 21
)
Duel Masters Charge (TV) : Storyboard (ep 24), Episode Director (ep 24)
(The) Dungeon of Black Company (TV) : Storyboard (ep 6)
Dusk maiden of Amnesia (TV) : Storyboard (ep 5)
éX-D: Danger Zone (OAV) : Director
Excel Saga (TV) : Director, Storyboard (8 episodes
eps 1, 4, 9, 13, 18, 20, 25-26
), Episode Director (20, 26)
Eyeshield 21 (TV) : Episode Director (eps 9, 16)
Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya: Prisma Phantasm (OAV) : Storyboard
Gakuen Alice (TV) : Storyboard (eps 4, 10, 18), Episode Director (eps 4, 10, 18)
Ganbarist! Shun (TV) : Storyboard (5 episodes
eps 4, 9, 14, 19, 28
), Episode Director (eps 4, 9, 19)
GaoGaiGar: King of the Braves (TV) : Storyboard (ep 23)
Gegege no Kitarō (TV 3/1985) : Production Advancement (eps 28, 36, 43)
Gekito! Crush Gear Turbo (TV) : Storyboard (ep 58), Producer
Girl Friend BETA (TV) : Storyboard (ep 7)
Goal FH (TV) : Storyboard (7 episodes
eps 5, 9, 18, 23, 29, 34, 38
), Episode Director (ep 29)
Godannar (TV) : Storyboard (ep 9)
Grander Musashi (TV) : Storyboard (ep 9)
Gravitation: Lyrics of Love (OAV) : Director
(The) Great Jahy Will Not Be Defeated! (TV) : Storyboard (7 episodes
eps 4-6, 11, 16, 18, 20
)
Hanasakeru Seishōnen (TV) : Episode Director (ep 29)
Hayate the Combat Butler (TV) : Storyboard (ep 35), Episode Director (eps 22, 32)
How to keep a mummy (TV) : Storyboard (OP; ep 10)
I'm Quitting Heroing (TV) : Storyboard (ep 7)
I've Somehow Gotten Stronger When I Improved My Farm-Related Skills (TV) : Storyboard (eps 2, 4-5, 7-9)
In Another World With My Smartphone (TV 2) : Storyboard (ep 7)
Jungle no Ouja Taa-chan (TV) : Storyboard (eps 12, 19)
Juuni Senshi Bakuretsu Eto Ranger (TV) : Storyboard (eps 8, 24), Episode Director (ep 33)
Kimi ga Aruji de Shitsuji ga Ore de (TV) : Storyboard (eps 2, 6), Episode Director (ep 2)
Kirarin Revolution (TV) : Storyboard (ep 109)
Kodocha (TV) : Storyboard (12 episodes
eps 7, 10, 13-14, 22, 27, 30, 38-39, 44, 50, 57
), Episode Director (7 episodes
eps 13, 27, 30, 38, 44, 50, 57
)
Konosuba: An Explosion on This Wonderful World! (TV) : Storyboard (ep 6)
Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear (TV) : Storyboard (eps 2, 7)
Lil' Red Riding Hood Cha-Cha (TV) : Storyboard (ep 13)
Lupin III: The Columbus Files (special) : Director
Maetel Legend (OAV) : Production Advancement (eps 1-2)
Magical Project S (TV) : Storyboard (eps 7, 15), Episode Director (ep 7)
Mahōjin Guru Guru (TV) : Storyboard, Episode Director
Mahoromatic: Something More Beautiful (TV) : Storyboard (eps 6, 9), Episode Director (eps 9, 13)
Management of a Novice Alchemist (TV) : Storyboard (ep 7)
Meiken Lassie (TV) : Storyboard (ep 5)
Merc Storia: The Apathetic Boy and the Girl in a Bottle (TV) : Storyboard (ep 9)
Midnight Crazy Trail (movie) : Storyboard
Mister Ajikko (TV) : Episode Director (8 episodes
eps 56, 61, 66, 72, 77, 84, 89, 94
), Production Advancement (6 episodes
eps 4, 9, 15, 20, 25, 30
)
Monster High: Kowa-ike Girls (TV) : Director
Mr. Tonegawa (TV) : Storyboard (6 episodes
eps 2, 11-13, 19, 23
)
Naka no Hito Genome [Jikkyōchū]: Knots of Memories (OAV) : Storyboard
Nerima Daikon Brothers (TV) : Director, Storyboard (OP, ED; 9 episodes
eps 1-5, 8, 10-12
), Episode Director (ep 12)
Nintama Rantaro (TV) : Storyboard (eps 313-315)
No-Rin (TV) : Storyboard (eps 2, 5, 9-10)
Nurse Witch Komugi R (TV) : Storyboard (eps 4, 8)
Nyan Koi! (TV) : Storyboard (ep 7), Episode Director (ep 7)
Obocchama-kun (TV) : Storyboard
Omakase Scrappers (TV) : Storyboard (eps 26, 38), Episode Director (ep 1)
OniAi (TV) : Storyboard (eps 5, 11)
Our Dating Story: The Experienced You and The Inexperienced Me (TV) : Storyboard (eps 3, 9, 12)
Pretty Rhythm Dear My Future (TV) : Storyboard (21 episodes
eps 2, 6, 10-11, 16, 19, 21-22, 30, 33-34, 37-39, 42, 44-45, 48-51
)
PriPara (TV) : Storyboard (8 episodes
eps 7, 10, 14, 17, 22, 27, 32, 35
)
PriPara (TV 2015) : Storyboard (6 episodes
eps 41, 45, 49-50, 52, 58
)
Protocol: Rain (TV) : Storyboard (5 episodes
eps 5-11 odd, 12
)
Psychic Squad (TV) : Storyboard (10 episodes
eps 6, 10, 18, 21, 29-30, 35, 40, 45, 48
), Episode Director (6 episodes
eps 6, 10, 16, 21, 30, 48
)
Puni Puni Poemy (OAV) : Director, Storyboard (eps 1-2), Unit Director (OP/ED)
Puniru is a Kawaii Slime (TV) : Storyboard (eps 3, 6)
Rilu Rilu Fairilu ~Yōsei no Door~ (TV) : Storyboard (27 episodes
eps 2, 5, 9, 14, 17-19, 21-24, 27, 30, 33, 37, 39, 41-43, 45-46, 49-50, 53, 55, 57-58
)
Rilu Rilu Fairilu: Mahō no Kagami (TV) : Storyboard (22 episodes
eps 1, 4-10 even, 13, 16, 19, 21, 23, 27, 29, 31, 35, 37, 39, 42, 45-49
)
Saikyō Kamizmode! (TV) : Storyboard (5 episodes
eps 15, 17, 20, 22, 25
)
Samurai Girl Real Bout High School (TV) : Storyboard (eps 5, 7)
Sasaki and Peeps (TV) : Storyboard (ep 12)
Sasurai-kun (TV) : Storyboard (8 episodes
eps 0-1, 3, 6-7, 10-11, 13
), Episode Director (8 episodes
eps 0-1, 3, 5, 7, 10-11, 13
)
Seton Dōbutsuki (TV) : Episode Director (ep 4)
(The) Seven Deadly Sins: Imperial Wrath of The Gods (TV) : Storyboard (eps 8, 10, 15)
Shin Megami Tensei Devil Children (TV) : Storyboard
Shin Megami Tensei Devil Children: Light & Dark (TV) : Storyboard (ep 15)
Shōnen Ashibe (TV) : Storyboard, Episode Director
Shōnen Ashibe 2 (TV) : Storyboard, Episode Director
Shōnen Ashibe GO! GO! Goma-chan (TV) : Storyboard (eps 16-18, 29), Episode Director (eps 16-17)
Shōnen Ashibe GO! GO! Goma-chan (TV 2) : Storyboard (8 episodes
eps 35, 37, 41, 43, 50, 53, 58-59
)
Shōnen Ashibe GO! GO! Goma-chan (TV 3) : Storyboard (6 episodes
eps 67-68, 78, 80, 86-87
)
Shōnen Ashibe GO! GO! Goma-chan (TV 4) : Storyboard (5 episodes
eps 97, 101, 105, 107, 116
)
A Sister's All You Need (TV) : Storyboard (eps 4, 9-11)
Sket Dance (TV) : Storyboard (5 episodes
eps 8, 11-13, 20
), Episode Director (eps 8, 13)
Soar High! Isami (TV) : Storyboard (eps 20, 26, 47), Episode Director (eps 20, 26)
Sorcerous Stabber Orphen (TV 2020) : Storyboard (ep 4)
Steam Detectives (TV) : Storyboard (ep 21)
Super Real Mahjong: Mahjong Battle Scramble (OAV) : Director
Super Real Mahjong: Miki Kasumi Shōko no Hajimemashite (OAV) : Director
Tayutama - Kiss on My Deity (TV) : Storyboard (eps 4, 9-10), Episode Director (eps 4, 9)
Tearmoon Empire (TV) : Storyboard (ep 6)
Tenchi Muyo! GXP (TV) : Director, Storyboard (ED; 8 episodes
eps 1, 3, 6, 8, 14, 18, 25-26
), Sound Production Cooperation (eps 18-26), Theme Song Lyrics (ED)
Teppen—!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Laughing 'til you Cry (TV) : Storyboard (ep 9)
Time Bokan 24 (TV) : Storyboard (eps 2, 5)
Time Bokan: The Villains Strike Back (TV) : Storyboard (4 episodes
eps 6, 11, 19-20
)
To Be Hero (TV) : Director (Japanese Version), Script
ToHeart - Remember my memories (TV) : Storyboard (eps 2, 10)
Tokyo Pig (TV) : Series Director, Storyboard (5 episodes
eps 1, 16, 45, 57, 61
), Episode Director (eps 1, 61)
Tomatoman (TV) : Storyboard (4 episodes
eps 32, 37, 42, 47
), Episode Director (10 episodes
eps 3, 8, 13, 18, 23, 28, 33, 38, 43, 48
)
Train to the End of the World (TV) : Storyboard (ep 10)
Trouble Chocolate (TV) : Storyboard (ep 4)
Tsuyoshi Shikkari Shinasai (TV) : Storyboard (ep 71), Episode Director (ep 71)
Urayasu Tekkin Kazoku (TV) : Storyboard (21,27)
Uta∽Kata (TV) : Episode Director (ep 4)
Virtua Fighter (TV) : Storyboard (6 episodes
eps 5, 11, 16, 22, 26, 34
), Episode Director (4 episodes
eps 5, 7, 16, 22
)
(The) Wallflower (TV) : Director, Storyboard (7 episodes
eps 1-3, 9, 15, 20, 25
), Episode Director (ep 25)
Wise Man's Grandchild (TV) : Storyboard (ep 6)
Xuan Yuan Sword Luminary (TV) : Storyboard (eps 3, 5, 8, 10)
YAT Anshin! Uchū Ryokō (TV) : Storyboard (4 episodes
eps 4, 16, 35, 38
)
Yu-Gi-Oh! Go Rush!! (TV) : Storyboard (5 episodes
eps 31, 40, 48, 61, 85
)

Cast in:
Dotto Koni-chan (TV) as Afro (01-06)
Excel Saga (TV) as Nabeshin
Hayate the Combat Butler (TV) as Butler Nabeshin (ep 32)
Mahoromatic: Something More Beautiful (TV) as Bicycle Boy (ep 09)
Nerima Daikon Brothers (TV) as Rental Guy
Puni Puni Poemy (OAV) as Nabeshin (himself)
Sket Dance (TV) as Avec man (ep 43); Director (ep 8); Director Watanabe (ep 23)
Tayutama - Kiss on My Deity (TV) as Salesman (ep 9)
Tenchi Muyo! GXP (TV) as NB
To Be Hero (TV) as Nabeshin (ep 12)
(The) Wallflower (TV) as Nabeshin (ep 24); Road to a Lady - Voice; Sunako's Former Crush (ep 1)
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