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Mitsuru Hongo

Bio: Mitsuru Hongo (本郷 みつる, Hongō Mitsuru, born October 12, 1959) is an anime director born in Tokyo and raised in Niigata Prefecture. In addition to his real name 本郷満 (Hongō Mitsuru), he also uses the aliases ほんごうみつる (Hongō Mitsuru), 郷満 (Mitsuro Gō), 潮乱太 (Ranta Ushio), 渋谷ポチ (Shibuya Pochi), and 猫賀大介 (Nekoga Daisuke)
Born: Mon, Oct 12 1959
Birthplace: Tokyo, Japan
Mitsuru Hongo is 65 years old
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Poster of Tenkai Knights - Rise of the Knights
Tenkai Knights - Rise of the Knights
Mitsuru Hongo was
54 in Tenkai Knights - Rise of the Knights
as 'Director'.
Wed, Jan 01 2014
Poster of One Piece: Episode of Luffy - Hand Island Adventure
One Piece: Episode of Luffy - Hand Island Adventure
Mitsuru Hongo was
53 in One Piece: Episode of Luffy - Hand Island Adventure
as 'Director'.
Sat, Dec 15 2012
Poster of One-Hit Bond
One-Hit Bond
Mitsuru Hongo was
51 in One-Hit Bond
as 'Director'.
Sat, Mar 05 2011
Poster of Crayon Shin-chan: Invoke a Super Storm! The Hero of Kinpoko
Crayon Shin-chan: Invoke a Super Storm! The Hero of Kinpoko
Mitsuru Hongo was
48 in Crayon Shin-chan: Invoke a Super Storm! The Hero of Kinpoko
as 'Director, Producer, Writer'.
Sat, Apr 19 2008
Poster of Blade of the Phantom Master
Blade of the Phantom Master
Mitsuru Hongo was
45 in Blade of the Phantom Master
as 'Screenplay'.
Fri, Nov 26 2004
Poster of ドラえもんアニバーサリー25
ドラえもんアニバーサリー25
Mitsuru Hongo was
44 in ドラえもんアニバーサリー25
as 'Director'.
Sat, Mar 06 2004
Poster of Sakura Wars: The Movie
Sakura Wars: The Movie
Mitsuru Hongo was
42 in Sakura Wars: The Movie
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Sat, Dec 22 2001
Poster of Crayon Shin-chan: Great Adventure In Henderland
Crayon Shin-chan: Great Adventure In Henderland
Mitsuru Hongo was
36 in Crayon Shin-chan: Great Adventure In Henderland
as 'Writer, Director, Storyboard Artist'.
Sat, Apr 13 1996
Poster of Crayon Shin-chan: Unkokusai's Ambition
Crayon Shin-chan: Unkokusai's Ambition
Mitsuru Hongo was
35 in Crayon Shin-chan: Unkokusai's Ambition
as 'Director, Storyboard Artist, Writer'.
Wed, Apr 05 1995
Poster of Crayon Shin-chan: The Hidden Treasure of the Buri Buri Kingdom
Crayon Shin-chan: The Hidden Treasure of the Buri Buri Kingdom
Mitsuru Hongo was
34 in Crayon Shin-chan: The Hidden Treasure of the Buri Buri Kingdom
as 'Storyboard Artist, Writer, Director'.
Sat, Apr 23 1994
Poster of Crayon Shin-chan: Action Mask vs. Leotard Devil
Crayon Shin-chan: Action Mask vs. Leotard Devil
Mitsuru Hongo was
33 in Crayon Shin-chan: Action Mask vs. Leotard Devil
as 'Storyboard Artist, Director'.
Sat, Jul 24 1993
Poster of Spirit of Wonder: Miss China's Ring
Spirit of Wonder: Miss China's Ring
Mitsuru Hongo was
32 in Spirit of Wonder: Miss China's Ring
as 'Storyboard Artist, Director'.
Wed, Jun 03 1992
Poster of 21-Emon: To Space! The Barefoot Princess
21-Emon: To Space! The Barefoot Princess
Mitsuru Hongo was
32 in 21-Emon: To Space! The Barefoot Princess
as 'Director'.
Sat, Mar 07 1992
Poster of I am THE Shiratori Reiko!
I am THE Shiratori Reiko!
Mitsuru Hongo was
30 in I am THE Shiratori Reiko!
as 'Director, Storyboard Artist'.
Wed, Apr 25 1990
Poster of Eri Chimpui Activity Large Photo
Eri Chimpui Activity Large Photo
Mitsuru Hongo was
30 in Eri Chimpui Activity Large Photo
as 'Storyboard Artist, Director'.
Sat, Mar 10 1990
Poster of Uncle Remodelling Course
Uncle Remodelling Course
Mitsuru Hongo was
30 in Uncle Remodelling Course
as 'Storyboard Artist'.
Sat, Feb 24 1990

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Yuzuki Family's Four Sons
The Yuzuki Family's Four Sons
Mitsuru Hongo was
63+ in The Yuzuki Family's Four Sons
as 'Series Director'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 05 2023
Poster of Gunma Chan
Gunma Chan
Mitsuru Hongo was
61+ in Gunma Chan
as 'Screenplay, Series Director'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 2021
Poster of Ascendance of a Bookworm
Ascendance of a Bookworm
Mitsuru Hongo was
59+ in Ascendance of a Bookworm
as 'Series Director, Director, Storyboard Artist, Writer'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 03 2019
Poster of Monster Hunter Stories: Ride On
Monster Hunter Stories: Ride On
Mitsuru Hongo was
56+ in Monster Hunter Stories: Ride On
as 'Series Director'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 2016
Poster of World Trigger
World Trigger
Mitsuru Hongo was
54+ in World Trigger
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 05 2014
Poster of Odoriko Clinoppe
Odoriko Clinoppe
Mitsuru Hongo was
53+ in Odoriko Clinoppe
as 'Sound Director'.
First Air Date
Sun, May 19 2013
Poster of Tari Tari
Tari Tari
Mitsuru Hongo was
52+ in Tari Tari
as 'Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jul 01 2012
Poster of 毎日かあさん
毎日かあさん
Mitsuru Hongo was
49+ in 毎日かあさん
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Wed, Apr 01 2009
Poster of Battle Spirits: Shonen Toppa Bashin
Battle Spirits: Shonen Toppa Bashin
Mitsuru Hongo was
48+ in Battle Spirits: Shonen Toppa Bashin
as 'Series Director'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 07 2008
Poster of Deltora Quest
Deltora Quest
Mitsuru Hongo was
47+ in Deltora Quest
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 06 2007
Poster of IGPX: Immortal Grand Prix
IGPX: Immortal Grand Prix
Mitsuru Hongo was
45+ in IGPX: Immortal Grand Prix
as 'Series Composition, Storyboard Artist, Director, Writer'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 05 2005
Poster of Midori Days
Midori Days
Mitsuru Hongo was
44+ in Midori Days
as 'Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 04 2004
Poster of カスミン
カスミン
Mitsuru Hongo was
43+ in カスミン
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Sun, Aug 24 2003
Poster of The Twelve Kingdoms
The Twelve Kingdoms
Mitsuru Hongo was
42+ in The Twelve Kingdoms
as 'Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Tue, Apr 09 2002
Poster of Kasumin
Kasumin
Mitsuru Hongo was
42+ in Kasumin
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 13 2001
Poster of Sakura Wars
Sakura Wars
Mitsuru Hongo was
40+ in Sakura Wars
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Sat, Apr 08 2000
Poster of Pilot Candidate
Pilot Candidate
Mitsuru Hongo was
40+ in Pilot Candidate
as 'Series Director, Storyboard Artist, Director'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 10 2000
Poster of Kyoro-chan
Kyoro-chan
Mitsuru Hongo was
39+ in Kyoro-chan
as 'Series Director'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jul 01 1999
Poster of Cowboy Bebop
Cowboy Bebop
Mitsuru Hongo was
38+ in Cowboy Bebop
as 'Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 03 1998
Poster of Outlaw Star
Outlaw Star
Mitsuru Hongo was
38+ in Outlaw Star
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 09 1998
Poster of Reideen
Reideen
Mitsuru Hongo was
36+ in Reideen
as 'Producer, Storyboard Artist, Director'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 02 1996
Poster of Shamanic Princess
Shamanic Princess
Mitsuru Hongo was
36+ in Shamanic Princess
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jun 07 1996
Poster of 21 Emon
21 Emon
Mitsuru Hongo was
31+ in 21 Emon
as 'Storyboard'.
First Air Date
Thu, May 02 1991
Poster of Chinpui
Chinpui
Mitsuru Hongo was
30+ in Chinpui
as 'Series Director'.
First Air Date
Thu, Nov 02 1989
Poster of Kimagure Orange Road
Kimagure Orange Road
Mitsuru Hongo was
27+ in Kimagure Orange Road
as 'Storyboard Artist, Director'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 06 1987