Shinichi Watanabe

Shinichi Watanabe is a Japanese anime director and Voice [acting in Japan|voice actor]. He is best known for his over-the-top adaptation of Rikdo Koshi's Excel Saga, in which he appears as the character Nabeshin.
Watanabe stated that the nickname Nabeshin came to him from God.
About his unique appearance Watanabe said he grew out his afro and started wearing bright clothing in order to stand out and get attention.

Works

Directorial works

Fair, then Partly Piggy
Gravitation: Lyrics of Love
Lupin III: Da Capo of Love: Fujiko's Unlucky Days - Storyboard
Excel Saga - Storyboard & episode director, storyboard
Dotto! Koni-chan - Storyboard
Puni Puni Poemy
éX-Driver: Danger Zone
Tenchi Muyo! GXP - Storyboard
Nerima Daikon Brothers - Storyboard & episode director, storyboard
The Wallflower - Storyboard & episode director, storyboard
Monster High: Kowa Ike Girls
To Be Hero – Supervisor

Episode directing and storyboards

Mister Ajikko - Production assistant, episode director Jungle King Tar-chan - Storyboard Akazukin Chacha - Storyboard Brave Police J-Decker - Storyboard & episode director Mahōjin Guru Guru - Storyboard & episode director, storyboard Virtua Fighter - Storyboard & episode director Bonobono - Storyboard & episode director The Brave of Gold Goldran - Storyboard & episode director Soar High! Isami - Storyboard & episode director, storyboard Meiken Lassie - Storyboard Kochira Katsushika-ku Kamearikouen-mae Hashutsujo Ganbarist! Shun - Storyboard & episode director, storyboard Kiteretsu Daihyakka - Storyboard Nintama Rantarō - Storyboard Kodocha - Storyboard & episode director, storyboard Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Kōen-mae Hashutsujo - Storyboard & episode director, storyboard Grander Musashi - Storyboard The [King of Braves GaoGaiGar] - Storyboard Ojarumaru - Storyboard Steam Detectives - Storyboard Betterman - Storyboard Brigadoon: Marin & Melan - Storyboard Samurai Girl: Real Bout High School - Storyboard Crush Gear Turbo - Storyboard & episode director Mahoromatic: Automatic Maiden - Storyboard & episode director, storyboard, episode director Godannar - Storyboard Crush Gear Nitro - Storyboard & episode director, episode director Burn-Up Scramble - ED storyboardUta Kata - Episode director To Heart -Remember my Memories- - Storyboard Agatha Christie's [Great Detectives Poirot and Marple] - Episode director Eyeshield 21 - Storyboard & episode director, storyboard, episode director Bleach - Storyboard Mushiuta - Storyboard Kimi ga Aruji de Shitsuji ga Ore de - Storyboard & episode director, storyboard Hayate no Gotoku! - Storyboard & episode director, storyboard, episode director Psychic Squad - Storyboard & episode director, storyboard Metal Fight Beyblade - Storyboard Nyan Koi! - Storyboard & episode director Baka and Test - Storyboard & episode director, storyboard Sket Dance - Storyboard & episode director, storyboard Baka to Test to Shōkanjū: Ni! - Storyboard & episode director, storyboard C3 - Storyboard & episode director, storyboard Pretty Rhythm: Dear My Future - Storyboard Little Battlers eXperience - Storyboard Tasogare Otome × Amnesia - Storyboard OniAi - Storyboard Da Capo III - Storyboard No-Rin - Storyboard PriPara - Storyboard Girl Friend Beta - Storyboard Unlimited Fafnir - Storyboard, episode director Jewelpet: Magical Change - Storyboard Nurse Witch Komugi R - Storyboard Time Bokan 24 - Storyboard Rilu Rilu Fairilu ~Maho no Kagami~ - Storyboard A Sister's All You Need - Storyboard Time Bokan 24: The Villains' Strike Back - Storyboard How to Keep a Mummy - Storyboard Midnight Crazy Trail - StoryboardMr. Tonegawa: [Middle Management Blues] - Storyboard Merc Storia: The Apathetic Boy and the Girl in a Bottle - Storyboard Wise Man's Grandchild - Storyboard 16bit Sensation: Another Layer - Storyboard KonoSuba: An Explosion on This Wonderful World! - Storyboard Tearmoon Empire - Storyboard Train to the End of the World - Storyboard Puniru Is a Cute Slime - Storyboard Medalist - Storyboard Sorairo Utility - Storyboard I'm Living with an Otaku NEET Kunoichi!? - Storyboard