Shinichi Watanabe (渡邊 慎一 Watanabe Shin'ichi is a Japanese anime director and voice actor . He is best known for his over-the-top adaptation of Rikdo Koshi 's Excel Saga [1]
Shinichi Watanabe dressed in the style of his 'Nabeshin' character. Watanabe stated that the nickname Nabeshin (a name blending of "nabe" in Watanabe and "shin" in Shinichi) came to him from God.[1]
About his unique appearance (dressing similar to the character Lupin III ) Watanabe said he grew out his afro and started wearing bright clothing in order to stand out and get attention.[2]
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Directorial Works
Fair, then Partly Piggy Gravitation: Lyrics of Love Lupin III : Da Capo of Love: Fujiko's Unlucky Days Excel Saga Dotto! Koni-chan Puni Puni Poemy éX-D: Danger Zone Tenchi Muyo! GXP Nerima Daikon Brothers The Wallflower Monster High Episode Directing and Storyboards
Mister Ajikko – 1989) - Production assistant, episode director (ep 56, 61, 66, 72, 77, 84, 89, 94)Jungle King Tar-chan – 1994) - Storyboard (ep 12, 19)Akazukin Chacha – 1995) - Storyboard (ep 13)Brave Police J-Decker – 1995) - Storyboard & episode director (ep 3, 6, 12, 18, 22, 28, 33, 38, 44)Mahōjin Guru Guru – 1995) - Storyboard & episode director (ep 2, 7, 12), storyboard (ep 30, 36, 43)Virtua Fighter – 1996) - Storyboard & episode director (ep 5)Bonobono – 1996) - Storyboard & episode director (ep 3, 6, 13, 21, 27, 31, 40, 44)The Brave of Gold Goldran – 1996) - Storyboard & episode director (ep 2, 7, 12, 17, 22, 27, 33, 37, 43)Soar High! Isami – 1996) - Storyboard & episode director (ep 20, 26), storyboard (ep 47)Meiken Lassie Kochira Katsushika-ku Kamearikouen-mae Hashutsujo – 2004)Ganbarist! Shun – 1997) - Storyboard & episode director (ep 4, 9, 19), storyboard (ep 14, 28)Kiteretsu Daihyakka Nintama Rantarō – 28)Kodocha – 1998) - Storyboard & episode director (ep 13, 27, 30, 38, 44, 50, 57), storyboard (ep 7, 10, 14, 22, 39A)Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Kōen-mae Hashutsujo – 2004) - Storyboard & episode director (ep 4), storyboard (ep 10)Grander Musashi The King of Braves GaoGaiGar – 1998) - Storyboard (ep 23)Ojarumaru – 1999) - Storyboard (ep 25)Steam Detectives – 1999) - Storyboard (ep 21)Betterman Brigadoon: Marin & Melan – 2001) - Storyboard (ep 3, 9)Samurai Girl: Real Bout High School Crush Gear Turbo – 2003) - Storyboard & episode director (ep 58, 64)Mahoromatic: Automatic Maiden – 2003) - Storyboard & episode director (ep 9), storyboard (ep 6), episode director (ep 13)Godannar – 2004) - Storyboard (ep 9)Crush Gear Nitro – 2004) - Storyboard & episode director (2, 7, 14, 21, 24, 26, 31, 36, 38, 43, 46, 49), episode director (ep 9)Burn-Up Scramble Uta Kata To Heart -Remember my Memories- Agatha Christie's Great Detectives Poirot and Marple – 2005) - Episode director (ep 5)Eyeshield 21 – 2008) - Storyboard & episode director (ep 16), storyboard (ep 22), episode director (ep 9)BLEACH Mushiuta Kimi ga Aruji de Shitsuji ga Ore de Hayate no Gotoku! – 2008) - Storyboard & episode director (ep 32, 40, 46), storyboard (ep 35, 43, 50), episode director (ep 22, 52)Psychic Squad – 2009) - Storyboard & episode director (ep 6, 10, 21, 30, 49), storyboard (ep 18, 29, 35, 41, 46)Metal Fight Beyblade – 2010) - Storyboard (ep 4, 7, 15, 19, 21, 25, 28, 50)Nyan Koi! Baka and Test Sket Dance – 2012) - Storyboard & episode director (ep 8, 13, 43), storyboard (ep 5, 11, 12, 20, 30, 32, 38, 39, 54, 61, 67, 69)Baka to Test to Shōkanjū: Ni! C3 Pretty Rhythm: Dear My Future – 51)Little Battlers eXperience Tasogare Otome × Amnesia OniAi Da Capo III No-Rin PriPara – 2017) - Storyboard (ep 7, 10, 14, 17, 22, 27, 32, 35, 41, 45, 49, 50, 52, 58)Girl Friend Beta Unlimited Fafnir Jewelpet: Magical Change Nurse Witch Komugi R Time Bokan 24 – 2017) - Storyboard (ep 2, 4, 9, 18, 22)Rilu Rilu Fairilu ~Maho no Kagami~ – 2018) - Storyboard (ep 1, 4, 6, 8, 10, 13, 16, 19, 21, 23, 27, 29, 31, 35, 37, 39, 42, 45– 49)A Sister's All You Need Time Bokan 24: The Villains' Strike Back – 2018) - Storyboard (ep 6, 11, 19, 20)How to Keep a Mummy Midnight Crazy Trail Mr. Tonegawa: Middle Management Blues Merc Storia: The Apathetic Boy and the Girl in a Bottle Wise Man's Grandchild Tearmoon Empire
"Staff" . tobe-hero.com (in Japanese). Retrieved April 25, 2017 .
Bonaminio, Salvan (1 October 2009). "Anime Review: The Wallflower" . The Escapist . Alexander Macris. While a series filled with "beautiful men" who take advantage of costume changes at every opportunity might not be your cup o' tea, there is no need to fret fellas, it's directed by Shinichi Watanabe - the man responsible for the madness in Excel Saga and Puni Puni Poemi - so how bad can it be? Aoki, Deb (30 June 2010). "Anime Expo 2010: Thursday's Manga Highlights" . About.com . The New York Times Company. Archived from the original on 6 December 2011. Meet top anime director Shinichi Watanabe(Excel Saga, Tenchi Muyo, The Wallflower), a guy who's so famous and well-respected in the field, his likeness (and you-can't-miss-it-even-if-you-tried giant 'fro) has even been immortalized in anime series such as Eyeshield 21 Hayate the Combat Butler Excel Saga . {{cite web }}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link )Zac Bertschy (May 24, 2007). "Interview: Shinichi "Nabeshin" Wantanabe" . Anime News Network. Retrieved 2007-05-24 . "Shinichi Watanabe Anime Interview" . Active Anime . 26 October 2007. 
