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Sumio Watanabe

Bio: Sumio Watanabe (渡辺 純央, Watanabe Sumio) is a Japanese anime director from Hyogo Prefecture. He works for Studio Guts
Born: Unknown birthdate.
Birthplace: Hyōgo, Japan
Sumio Watanabe is ?
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Poster of The Journey
The Journey
Sumio Watanabe was
? in The Journey
as 'Key Animation'.
Fri, Jun 25 2021
Poster of Case Closed: The Fist of Blue Sapphire
Case Closed: The Fist of Blue Sapphire
Sumio Watanabe was
? in Case Closed: The Fist of Blue Sapphire
as 'Key Animation'.
Fri, Apr 12 2019
Poster of One Piece Film: Strong World
One Piece Film: Strong World
Sumio Watanabe was
? in One Piece Film: Strong World
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Dec 12 2009
Poster of Geisters: Fractions of the Earth (Movie)
Geisters: Fractions of the Earth (Movie)
Sumio Watanabe was
? in Geisters: Fractions of the Earth (Movie)
as 'Director'.
Sat, Aug 17 2002
Poster of Patlabor 2: The Movie
Patlabor 2: The Movie
Sumio Watanabe was
? in Patlabor 2: The Movie
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Aug 07 1993
Poster of Ninja Scroll
Ninja Scroll
Sumio Watanabe was
? in Ninja Scroll
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Jun 05 1993
Poster of Run, Melos!
Run, Melos!
Sumio Watanabe was
? in Run, Melos!
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Jul 25 1992
Poster of Urusei Yatsura: Always My Darling
Urusei Yatsura: Always My Darling
Sumio Watanabe was
? in Urusei Yatsura: Always My Darling
as 'Key Animation'.
Fri, Aug 16 1991
Poster of A Wind Named Amnesia
A Wind Named Amnesia
Sumio Watanabe was
? in A Wind Named Amnesia
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Dec 22 1990
Poster of The Guyver: Bio-Booster Armor
The Guyver: Bio-Booster Armor
Sumio Watanabe was
? in The Guyver: Bio-Booster Armor
as 'Animation Director'.
Mon, Sep 25 1989
Poster of Patlabor: The Movie
Patlabor: The Movie
Sumio Watanabe was
? in Patlabor: The Movie
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Jul 15 1989

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Poster of Urusei Yatsura
Urusei Yatsura
Sumio Watanabe was
? in Urusei Yatsura
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 14 2022
Poster of Aoashi
Aoashi
Sumio Watanabe was
? in Aoashi
as 'Director, Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Sat, Apr 09 2022
Poster of Yasuke
Yasuke
Sumio Watanabe was
? in Yasuke
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Thu, Apr 29 2021
Poster of Vinland Saga
Vinland Saga
Sumio Watanabe was
? in Vinland Saga
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 08 2019
Poster of Dororo
Dororo
Sumio Watanabe was
? in Dororo
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 07 2019
Poster of Zombie Land SAGA
Zombie Land SAGA
Sumio Watanabe was
? in Zombie Land SAGA
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 04 2018
Poster of Chronos Ruler
Chronos Ruler
Sumio Watanabe was
? in Chronos Ruler
as 'Storyboard Artist, Director, Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jul 08 2017
Poster of Barakamon
Barakamon
Sumio Watanabe was
? in Barakamon
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jul 05 2014
Poster of Baby Steps
Baby Steps
Sumio Watanabe was
? in Baby Steps
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 06 2014
Poster of Yozakura Quartet: Hoshi no Umi
Yozakura Quartet: Hoshi no Umi
Sumio Watanabe was
? in Yozakura Quartet: Hoshi no Umi
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 08 2010
Poster of Mononoke
Mononoke
Sumio Watanabe was
? in Mononoke
as 'Director, Writer, Storyboard Artist, Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jul 13 2007
Poster of Saiyuki Reload: Burial
Saiyuki Reload: Burial
Sumio Watanabe was
? in Saiyuki Reload: Burial
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 27 2007
Poster of Naruto Shippūden
Naruto Shippūden
Sumio Watanabe was
? in Naruto Shippūden
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 15 2007
Poster of Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion
Sumio Watanabe was
? in Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 05 2006
Poster of Elfen Lied
Elfen Lied
Sumio Watanabe was
? in Elfen Lied
as 'Storyboard Artist, Key Animation, Director'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jul 25 2004
Poster of Heat Guy J
Heat Guy J
Sumio Watanabe was
? in Heat Guy J
as 'Storyboard Artist, Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 02 2002
Poster of Wild 7 - Another Bouryaku Unga
Wild 7 - Another Bouryaku Unga
Sumio Watanabe was
? in Wild 7 - Another Bouryaku Unga
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Sat, Apr 27 2002
Poster of Earth Maiden Arjuna
Earth Maiden Arjuna
Sumio Watanabe was
? in Earth Maiden Arjuna
as 'Key Animation, Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 09 2001
Poster of One Piece
One Piece
Sumio Watanabe was
? in One Piece
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 20 1999
Poster of Final Fantasy: Legend of the Crystals
Final Fantasy: Legend of the Crystals
Sumio Watanabe was
? in Final Fantasy: Legend of the Crystals
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 21 1994
Poster of Blazing Transfer Student
Blazing Transfer Student
Sumio Watanabe was
? in Blazing Transfer Student
as 'Assistant Director, Storyboard, Director'.
First Air Date
Tue, May 21 1991
Poster of Record of Lodoss War
Record of Lodoss War
Sumio Watanabe was
? in Record of Lodoss War
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jun 30 1990
Poster of Yawara!
Yawara!
Sumio Watanabe was
? in Yawara!
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 16 1989
Poster of The Guyver: Bio-Booster Armor
The Guyver: Bio-Booster Armor
Sumio Watanabe was
? in The Guyver: Bio-Booster Armor
as 'Key Animation, Animation Director, Director'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 25 1989