Shin'ichirô Watanabe

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Credits
75 titles

Television in Production (1 title)	Episodes	Status
Lazarus (2025) (TV Series) - Writer (screenplay) (2 episodes, 2025), Director (2 episodes, 2025), Writer (created by) (2 episodes, 2025) Writer (screenplay) (2 episodes, 2025), Director (2 episodes, 2025), Writer (created by) (2 episodes, 2025) See fewer — The World is Yours (Jun 28, 2025) Season 1, Episode 13 - Director, Writer (created by), Writer (screenplay) Director, Writer (created by), Writer (screenplay) See fewer — Close to the Edge (Jun 21, 2025) Season 1, Episode 12 - Director, Writer (created by), Writer (screenplay) Director, Writer (created by), Writer (screenplay) See fewer	2

Past Film & Video (27 titles)	Opening Weekend	Gross (US & Canada)	Gross (Worldwide)
Edge of Time (2025) Director Director See fewer
Taisu Xilie (2024) Director (segments: A Girl Meets a Boy and a Robot), Writer (written by) (segments: A Girl Meets a Boy and a Robot) Director (segments: A Girl Meets a Boy and a Robot), Writer (written by) (segments: A Girl Meets a Boy and a Robot) See fewer
A Girl Meets a Boy and a Robot (2022) (Short) - Director, Writer (written by) Director, Writer (written by) See fewer
Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway (2021) Storyboard Artist Storyboard Artist See fewer			$19MM
Blade Runner: Black Out 2022 (2017) (Video) - Director (directed by) (as Shinichiro Watanabe), Writer (written by) (as Shinichiro Watanabe) Director (directed by) (as Shinichiro Watanabe), Writer (written by) (as Shinichiro Watanabe) See fewer
Cowboy Bebop (2016) (Short) - Writer (original work) (as Hajime Yatate) Writer (original work) (as Hajime Yatate) See fewer
Cowboy Bebop PV: Don't Bother None (2012) (Short) - Director, Producer, Writer Director, Producer, Writer See fewer
Ein's Summer Vacation (2012) (Short) - Writer (original work) Writer (original work) See fewer
Genius Party Beyond (2008) Music Producer (segments: Wanwa the Puppy) Music Producer (segments: Wanwa the Puppy) See fewer
Wanwa the Puppy (2008) (Short) - Music Producer Music Producer See fewer
Baby Blue (2007) (Short) - Storyboard Artist, Director, Music Producer, Writer (screenplay) Storyboard Artist, Director, Music Producer, Writer (screenplay) See fewer
Deathtic 4 (2007) (Short) - Music Producer Music Producer See fewer
Doorbell (2007) (Short) - Music Producer Music Producer See fewer
Genius Party (2007) Storyboard Artist (segments: Baby Blue), Director (segments: Baby Blue), Music Producer, Writer (screenplay) (segments: Baby Blue) Storyboard Artist (segments: Baby Blue), Director (segments: Baby Blue), Music Producer, Writer (screenplay) (segments: Baby Blue) See fewer
Genius Party (2007) (Short) - Music Producer Music Producer See fewer
Limit Cycle (2007) (Short) - Music Producer Music Producer See fewer
Shanghai Dragon (2007) (Short) - Music Producer Music Producer See fewer
Yumemiru Kikai (2007) (Short) - Music Producer Music Producer See fewer
Manga Entertainment: The Art of Anime (2005) (Video) - Director Director See fewer
Mind Game (2004) Music Producer Music Producer See fewer	$6K	$37K	$37K
The Animatrix: Kid's Story (2003) (Video) - Director, Writer (written by) Director, Writer (written by) See fewer
The Animatrix (2003) (Video) - Director (segments: A Detective Story, Kid's Story), Writer (written by) (segments: A Detective Story, Kid's Story) Director (segments: A Detective Story, Kid's Story), Writer (written by) (segments: A Detective Story, Kid's Story) See fewer			$416
The Animatrix: A Detective Story (2003) (Video) - Director (as Shinichiro Watanabe), Writer (written by) Director (as Shinichiro Watanabe), Writer (written by) See fewer
Cowboy Bebop: The Movie (2001) Storyboard Artist, Director, Writer (original story) (as Hajime Yatate) Storyboard Artist, Director, Writer (original story) (as Hajime Yatate) See fewer	$234K	$1MM	$1.2MM
Macross Plus Movie Edition (1995) Storyboard Artist, Director Storyboard Artist, Director See fewer			$14K
Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: The Afterglow of Zeon (1992) Storyboard Artist, Assistant Director, Director Storyboard Artist, Assistant Director, Director See fewer
Capricorn (1991) (Video) - Storyboard Artist, Writer (script) Storyboard Artist, Writer (script) See fewer

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Past Television (41 titles)	Episodes
Lazarus (2025) (TV Series) - Writer (screenplay) (11 episodes, 2025), Director (11 episodes, 2025), Writer (created by) (11 episodes, 2025), Storyboard Artist (1 episode, 2025) Writer (screenplay) (11 episodes, 2025), Director (11 episodes, 2025), Writer (created by) (11 episodes, 2025), Storyboard Artist (1 episode, 2025) See fewer Runnin' with the Devil (Jun 14, 2025) Season 1, Episode 11 - Director, Writer (created by), Writer (screenplay) Director, Writer (created by), Writer (screenplay) See fewer See more See fewer Loading	11
Blade Runner: Black Lotus (2021–2022) (TV Series) - Creative Producer Creative Producer See fewer
Cowboy Bebop (2021) (TV Series) - Writer (based on the show by) (10 episodes, 2021), Consultant (10 episodes, 2021), Associate Producer (1 episode, 2021) Writer (based on the show by) (10 episodes, 2021), Consultant (10 episodes, 2021), Associate Producer (1 episode, 2021) See fewer Supernova Symphony (Nov 19, 2021) Season 1, Episode 10 - Consultant, Writer (based on the show by) (as Sunrise) Consultant, Writer (based on the show by) (as Sunrise) See fewer See more See fewer Loading	10
Sonny Boy (2021) (TV Series) - Music Advisor (12 episodes, 2021) Music Advisor (12 episodes, 2021) See fewer A Two-Year Recess (Oct 1, 2021) Season 1, Episode 12 - Music Advisor Music Advisor See fewer See more See fewer Loading	12
Saikô no obahan Nakajima Haruko (2021) (TV Series) - Actor (1 episode, 2021) Actor (1 episode, 2021) See fewer Haruko, furin wo kiru (Apr 10, 2021) Season 1, Episode 1 - Actor Actor See fewer	1
Carole & Tuesday Specials (2019) (TV Series) - Writer (creator: original work) (8 episodes, 2019), General Director (8 episodes, 2019) Writer (creator: original work) (8 episodes, 2019), General Director (8 episodes, 2019) See fewer Carole & Tuesday (Oct 16, 2019) Season 1, Episode 8 - General Director, Writer (creator: original work) General Director, Writer (creator: original work) See fewer See more See fewer Loading	8
Carole & Tuesday (2019) (TV Series) - Writer (script) (24 episodes, 2019), Supervising Director (24 episodes, 2019), Writer (creator: original story) (24 episodes, 2019), Storyboard Artist (3 episodes, 2019) Writer (script) (24 episodes, 2019), Supervising Director (24 episodes, 2019), Writer (creator: original story) (24 episodes, 2019), Storyboard Artist (3 episodes, 2019) See fewer A Change is Gonna Come (Oct 3, 2019) Season 1, Episode 24 - Storyboard Artist, Supervising Director, Writer (creator: original story), Writer (script) Storyboard Artist, Supervising Director, Writer (creator: original story), Writer (script) See fewer See more See fewer Loading	24
Carole & Tuesday: Gus and Roddy`s Reminiscence (2019) (TV Short) - Writer (original work) Writer (original work) See fewer
Death Parade (2015) (TV Mini-series) - Director (12 episodes, 2015) Director (12 episodes, 2015) See fewer Suicide Tour (Mar 28, 2015) Season 1, Episode 12 - Director (ending sequence) Director (ending sequence) See fewer See more See fewer Loading	12
Hula Girl & Choco the Dog (2015) (TV Movie) - Actor Actor See fewer
Space Dandy (2014) (TV Series) - Writer (original work) (26 episodes, 2014), Writer (creator: original work) (26 episodes, 2014), Writer (script) (26 episodes, 2014), Chief Director (26 episodes, 2014), Storyboard Artist (opening) (1 episode, 2014) Writer (original work) (26 episodes, 2014), Writer (creator: original work) (26 episodes, 2014), Writer (script) (26 episodes, 2014), Chief Director (26 episodes, 2014), Storyboard Artist (opening) (1 episode, 2014) See fewer The Never-Ending Dandy, Baby (Sep 28, 2014) Season 2, Episode 13 - Chief Director, Writer (creator: original work) (as Bones), Writer (original work) (as Bones), Writer (script) Chief Director, Writer (creator: original work) (as Bones), Writer (original work) (as Bones), Writer (script) See fewer See more See fewer Loading	26
Terror in Resonance (2014) (TV Series) - Director (11 episodes, 2014), Writer (creator) (11 episodes, 2014), Writer (draft) (11 episodes, 2014), Writer (original idea) (11 episodes, 2014), Storyboard Artist (2 episodes, 2014) Director (11 episodes, 2014), Writer (creator) (11 episodes, 2014), Writer (draft) (11 episodes, 2014), Writer (original idea) (11 episodes, 2014), Storyboard Artist (2 episodes, 2014) See fewer VON (Sep 25, 2014) Season 1, Episode 11 - Storyboard Artist, Director, Writer (creator), Writer (draft), Writer (original idea) Storyboard Artist, Director, Writer (creator), Writer (draft), Writer (original idea) See fewer See more See fewer Loading	11
Kids on the Slope (2012) (TV Mini-series) - Director (12 episodes, 2012), Storyboard Artist (2 episodes, 2012) Director (12 episodes, 2012), Storyboard Artist (2 episodes, 2012) See fewer All Blues (Jun 28, 2012) Season 1, Episode 12 - Storyboard Artist, Director Storyboard Artist, Director See fewer See more See fewer Loading	12
Lupin the Third: The Woman Called Fujiko Mine (2012) (TV Mini-series) - Music Producer (13 episodes, 2012), Sound Producer (13 episodes, 2012) Music Producer (13 episodes, 2012), Sound Producer (13 episodes, 2012) See fewer The Woman Called Fujiko Mine: Part 2 (Jun 27, 2012) Season 1, Episode 13 - Music Producer, Sound Producer Music Producer, Sound Producer See fewer See more See fewer Loading	13
Star Driver (2010) (TV Series) - Director (13 episodes, 2010), Storyboard Artist (opening sequence) (13 episodes, 2010) Director (13 episodes, 2010), Storyboard Artist (opening sequence) (13 episodes, 2010) See fewer Koisuru Akai Ken (Dec 26, 2010) Season 1, Episode 13 - Storyboard Artist (opening sequence), Director (opening sequence) Storyboard Artist (opening sequence), Director (opening sequence) See fewer See more See fewer Loading	13
Working!! (2010) (TV Series) - Director (2 episodes, 2010) Director (2 episodes, 2010) See fewer Dêto to iu na no 'Kessen', Takanashi to Inami no sorekara... (Jun 27, 2010) Season 1, Episode 13 - Director Director See fewer Kotorichan toujou! (May 30, 2010) Season 1, Episode 9 - Director Director See fewer	2
Michiko & Hatchin (2008–2009) (TV Series) - Music Producer (22 episodes, 2008) Music Producer (22 episodes, 2008) See fewer Run with the Truth (Mar 18, 2009) Season 1, Episode 22 - Music Producer Music Producer See fewer See more See fewer Loading	22
Birdy the Mighty Decode (2008) (TV Series) - Storyboard Artist (1 episode, 2008) Storyboard Artist (1 episode, 2008) See fewer Doomsday (Sep 19, 2008) Season 1, Episode 12 - Storyboard Artist Storyboard Artist See fewer	1
Lion Maru G (2006– ) (TV Mini-series) - Actor Actor See fewer
Ergo Proxy (2006) (TV Series) - Storyboard Artist (1 episode, 2006) Storyboard Artist (1 episode, 2006) See fewer Shoujo Smile: Eternal Smile (Jul 15, 2006) Season 1, Episode 19 - Storyboard Artist Storyboard Artist See fewer	1
Noein: To Your Other Self (2006) (TV Series) - Storyboard Artist (1 episode, 2006) Storyboard Artist (1 episode, 2006) See fewer Mirai he... (Mar 14, 2006) Season 1, Episode 22 - Storyboard Artist Storyboard Artist See fewer	1
Eureka Seven (2005–2006) (TV Series) - Storyboard Artist (ending) (13 episodes, 2005) Storyboard Artist (ending) (13 episodes, 2005) See fewer Join the Future (Feb 4, 2007) Season 1, Episode 39 - Storyboard Artist (ending) Storyboard Artist (ending) See fewer See more See fewer Loading	13
Majime ni fumajime kaiketsu zorori (2005) (TV Series) - Storyboard Artist (1 episode, 2005) Storyboard Artist (1 episode, 2005) See fewer The Dragon Farm Duel (Sep 11, 2005) Season 1, Episode 29 - Storyboard Artist Storyboard Artist See fewer	1
Samurai Champloo (2004–2005) (TV Series) - Writer (creator: original plan) (26 episodes, 2004), Writer (original plan) (26 episodes, 2004), Director (26 episodes, 2004), Writer (series writer) (16 episodes, 2004), Storyboard Artist (5 episodes, 2004), … See more Writer (creator: original plan) (26 episodes, 2004), Writer (original plan) (26 episodes, 2004), Director (26 episodes, 2004), Writer (series writer) (16 episodes, 2004), Storyboard Artist (5 episodes, 2004), Writer (4 episodes, 2005), Series Director (1 episode, 2004), Writer (1 episode, 2004) See fewer Seishi ruten sono san (Mar 19, 2005) Season 1, Episode 26 - Storyboard Artist, Director, Writer , Writer (creator: original plan) (as Manglobe), Writer (original plan) (as Manglobe) Storyboard Artist, Director, Writer , Writer (creator: original plan) (as Manglobe), Writer (original plan) (as Manglobe) See fewer See more See fewer Loading	26
Betterman (1999) (TV Series) - Storyboard Artist (1 episode, 1999) Storyboard Artist (1 episode, 1999) See fewer Offering (Sep 10, 1999) Season 1, Episode 23 - Storyboard Artist Storyboard Artist See fewer	1
Cowboy Bebop (1998–1999) (TV Series) - Writer (original story) (26 episodes, 1998), Unit Director (ending) (26 episodes, 1998), Unit Director (opening) (26 episodes, 1998), Director (26 episodes, 1998), Writer (creator: original concept) (26 episodes, 1998), … See more Writer (original story) (26 episodes, 1998), Unit Director (ending) (26 episodes, 1998), Unit Director (opening) (26 episodes, 1998), Director (26 episodes, 1998), Writer (creator: original concept) (26 episodes, 1998), Writer (original concept) (26 episodes, 1998), Storyboard Artist (7 episodes, 1998), Writer (written by) (2 episodes, 1999), Unit Director (1 episode, 1998) See fewer The Real Folk Blues: Part 2 (Nov 25, 2001) Season 1, Episode 26 - Storyboard Artist, Unit Director (ending), Unit Director (opening), Director, Writer (creator: original concept) (as Hajime Yatate), … See more Storyboard Artist, Unit Director (ending), Unit Director (opening), Director, Writer (creator: original concept) (as Hajime Yatate), Writer (original concept) (as Hajime Yatate), Writer (original story) (as Hajime Yatate) See fewer See more See fewer Loading	26
Cowboy Bebop: Session XX - Mish-Mash Blues (1998) (TV Short) - Director, Writer (original work) (as Hajime Yatate) Director, Writer (original work) (as Hajime Yatate) See fewer
Mobile Suit Gundam Wing: Operation Meteor (1996) (TV Mini-series) - Storyboard Artist (2 episodes, 1996) Storyboard Artist (2 episodes, 1996) See fewer Even Numbers II (Oct 25, 1996) Season 1, Episode 4 - Storyboard Artist Storyboard Artist See fewer Odd Numbers II (Oct 25, 1996) Season 1, Episode 3 - Storyboard Artist Storyboard Artist See fewer	2
The Vision of Escaflowne (1996) (TV Series) - Storyboard Artist (4 episodes, 1996), Director (2 episodes, 1996) Storyboard Artist (4 episodes, 1996), Director (2 episodes, 1996) See fewer The Guided Ones (Jul 16, 1996) Season 1, Episode 16 - Storyboard Artist Storyboard Artist See fewer See more See fewer Loading	4
Nintama Rantarô (1996) (TV Series) - Storyboard Artist (3 episodes, 1996) Storyboard Artist (3 episodes, 1996) See fewer Yamada-sensei tai happousai (May 8, 1996) Season 4, Episode 28 - Storyboard Artist Storyboard Artist See fewer See more See fewer Loading	3
Mobile Suit Gundam Wing (1995) (TV Series) - Storyboard Artist (1 episode, 1995) Storyboard Artist (1 episode, 1995) See fewer Sono na wa Epion (Apr 20, 2000) Season 1, Episode 34 - Storyboard Artist Storyboard Artist See fewer	1
Macross Plus (1994) (TV Mini-series) - Co-Director (4 episodes, 1994), Storyboard Artist (4 episodes, 1994) Co-Director (4 episodes, 1994), Storyboard Artist (4 episodes, 1994) See fewer It's Time to End This (1994) Season 1, Episode 4 - Storyboard Artist, Co-Director Storyboard Artist, Co-Director See fewer See more See fewer Loading	4
Legendary Brave Swordsman Yaiba (1993) (TV Series) - Storyboard Artist (1 episode, 1993) Storyboard Artist (1 episode, 1993) See fewer Searching for the Legendary Orb! (Aug 6, 1993) Season 1, Episode 18 - Storyboard Artist Storyboard Artist See fewer	1
Shippu! Iron Leaguer (1993) (TV Series) - Director (1 episode, 1993), Storyboard Artist (1 episode, 1993) Director (1 episode, 1993), Storyboard Artist (1 episode, 1993) See fewer MAGUNAMUEESU no himitsu (Jun 8, 1993) Season 1, Episode 10 - Storyboard Artist, Director Storyboard Artist, Director See fewer	1
Genki Bakuhatsu Ganbaruger (1992–1993) (TV Series) - Director (2 episodes, 1992), Storyboard Artist (2 episodes, 1993) Director (2 episodes, 1992), Storyboard Artist (2 episodes, 1993) See fewer Kanzen muketsu no dêto sakusen (Jan 27, 1993) Season 1, Episode 43 - Storyboard Artist Storyboard Artist See fewer See more See fewer Loading	3
Mama Is a 4th Grader (1992) (TV Series) - Storyboard Artist (1 episode, 1992) Storyboard Artist (1 episode, 1992) See fewer Daburu dêto de doki! (Oct 23, 1992) Season 1, Episode 42 - Storyboard Artist Storyboard Artist See fewer	1
Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory (1991–1992) (TV Series) - Unit Director (9 episodes, 1991), Director (6 episodes, 1991), Storyboard Artist (3 episodes, 1991) Unit Director (9 episodes, 1991), Director (6 episodes, 1991), Storyboard Artist (3 episodes, 1991) See fewer Assault on the Point of No Return (May 11, 2002) Season 1, Episode 12 - Unit Director, Director Unit Director, Director See fewer See more See fewer Loading	9
Mashin Hero Wataru 2 (1990) (TV Series) - Episode Director (3 episodes, 1990), Director (3 episodes, 1990), Storyboard Artist (3 episodes, 1990) Episode Director (3 episodes, 1990), Director (3 episodes, 1990), Storyboard Artist (3 episodes, 1990) See fewer Yami ni kieta Ryûjinmaru! (Sep 21, 1990) Season 1, Episode 27 - Storyboard Artist, Director, Episode Director Storyboard Artist, Director, Episode Director See fewer See more See fewer Loading	3
Obatarian (1990) (TV Movie) - Storyboard Artist, Director Storyboard Artist, Director See fewer
Armor Hunter Merowlink (1988–1989) (TV Series) - Director (4 episodes, 1988) Director (4 episodes, 1988) See fewer Stage11: Base (Apr 28, 1989) Season 1, Episode 11 - Director Director See fewer See more See fewer Loading	4
Dirty Pair: The OVA Series (1987) (TV Series) - Director (3 episodes, 1987) Director (3 episodes, 1987) See fewer Red Eyes are the Sign of Hell. Chase After the Killing Squad! (Jan 1987) Season 1, Episode 9 - Director Director See fewer See more See fewer Loading	3

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Self (3 titles)
Inside 'the Animatrix' (2003) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
Scrolls to Screen: A Brief History of Anime (2003) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
The Matrix Revisited: What Is Animatrix? (2001) (Video) - Self Self See fewer

Other (3 titles)
Flying Lotus, Feat. Anderson.Paak: More (2019) (Music Video) - Director Director See fewer
Samurai Champloo: Sidetracked (2006) (Video Game) - Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer
Cowboy Bebop: Serenade of Reminiscence (2005) (Video Game) - Writer (original concept) (as Hajime Yatate) Writer (original concept) (as Hajime Yatate) See fewer

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