- Language
- Japanese
- Occupation
- Director, Producer
- Gender
- Male
- Date of birth
- 1965-05-24
- Hometown
- Ayabe, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
- Years active
- 1987
Shinichirou Watanabe
渡辺信一郎
Most known for directing critically and commercially successful series, Cowboy Bebop and Samurai Champloo.
He is noted for blending together multiple genres in his anime. For example, in Cowboy Bebop, classic cowboy western mixes with '60s/'70s New York City film noir, jazz/blues music, Hong Kong action movies, and to top it off the series is set in space. In his later work, Samurai Champloo, he unites the cultures of Okinawa, hip hop, modern-day Japan, and chanbara.
Signature works
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Genre preference
- Sci-Fi22%
- Action18%
- Adventure14%
- Drama12%
- Comedy12%
- Mecha10%
- Psychological6%
- Romance5%
Frequent collaborators
Frequently asked questions
What is Shinichirou Watanabe's name in other languages?
Shinichirou Watanabe is also known as 渡辺信一郎.
When is Shinichirou Watanabe's birthday?
Shinichirou Watanabe was born on May 24, 1965.
How old is Shinichirou Watanabe?
Shinichirou Watanabe is 60 years old.
What is Shinichirou Watanabe's gender?
Shinichirou Watanabe is male.
What does Shinichirou Watanabe do?
Shinichirou Watanabe works as Director, Producer.
What language does Shinichirou Watanabe voice in?
Shinichirou Watanabe performs in Japanese.
Where is Shinichirou Watanabe from?
Shinichirou Watanabe is from Ayabe, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan.
