Visual Effects
Akio Watanabe
Born
1969-07-13 (57)
Place of birth
Tokyo, Japan
Known for
Visual Effects
Credits
3 titles
Akio Watanabe (渡辺 明夫, Watanabe Akio, July 13, 1969) is a Japanese animator, illustrator, character designer and animation director from Tokyo. He sometimes is credited under the name 渡辺 あきお (same pronunciation) and Poyoyon Rock (as an illustrator). He belongs to Frontwing. He formerly worked at Studio Hibari.
Known for
5.5Kozue loves to stargaze and does so regularly. On a trip to view a meteorite, she happens to meet a boy named Ginga. He has a mysterious ability to discover more information about the stars, which he uses to help scientists with astronomical research. Unfortunately, his life is mostly dictated for him, and when carrying out missions, he must always wear a protective suit. Kozue helps Ginga to gradually take control of his life by encouraging him to make his own decisions.
Hoshizora Kiseki
2006
NRAdaptation of Koyomi History short story released on Madogatari Blu-ray.
Koyomi History
2016
4.0Shark is invited by a senior rat shark to join an Oreore scam, but he mistakenly calls Kintaro. Kintaro hears that Shark has broken the golden Shachihoko, and goes to find a replacement. The story gets complicated, and Kintaro and Shark decide to settle the matter in a game of baseball fist.
Kintaro JK & Sexual Harassment Shark: No! Absolutely Not! Flirty Ore-Ore Scam!
2024
Film credits
Behind the camera
5.5Kozue loves to stargaze and does so regularly. On a trip to view a meteorite, she happens to meet a boy named Ginga. He has a mysterious ability to discover more information about the stars, which he uses to help scientists with astronomical research. Unfortunately, his life is mostly dictated for him, and when carrying out missions, he must always wear a protective suit. Kozue helps Ginga to gradually take control of his life by encouraging him to make his own decisions.
Hoshizora Kiseki
2006
NRAdaptation of Koyomi History short story released on Madogatari Blu-ray.
Koyomi History
2016