Ayumu Watanabe

Ayumu Watanabe
渡辺 歩
Watanabe at the Tokyo International Film Festival in 2019
Born (1966-09-03) September 3, 1966
Tokyo, Japan
NationalityJapanese
OccupationAnimation director
Years active1986–present
Notable work

Ayumu Watanabe (渡辺 歩, Watanabe Ayumu; born September 3, 1966) is a Japanese animation director. After joining Shin-Ei Animation, he directed multiple Doraemon animated films. As a freelancer, he also worked on numerous animated adaptations such as Space Brothers, After the Rain, and Komi Can't Communicate.

Biography

Ayumu Watanabe was born in Tokyo on September 3, 1966. He started his career in 1986 when he joined Studio Mates as a key animator. Two years later, Watanabe moved to Shin-Ei Animation, where he worked on the animated adaptation of the Doraemon comic series, as well as direct multiple anime films in the franchise.[1][2] As a freelancer, he also directed numerous animated adaptations such as Space Brothers,[3] After the Rain,[4] and Komi Can't Communicate.[5] He also worked with Studio 4°C on the films Children of the Sea and Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko.[6][7]

Works

TV series

Films

Feature films

Short films

Awards and nominations

Awards and nominations received by Ayumu Watanabe
Award Year Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
Annie Awards 2022 Best Animated Feature – Independent Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko Nominated [28]
Hochi Film Awards 2021 Best Animated Picture Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko Won [29]
Japan Academy Film Prize 2022 Animation of the Year Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko Nominated [30]
Japan Media Arts Festival 2020 Grand Prize (Animation Division) Children of the Sea Won [31]
2022 Excellence Award (Animation Division) Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko Won [32]
Mainichi Film Awards 2000 Best Animation Film Doraemon: A Grandmother's Recollections Won [33]
2020 Children of the Sea Won [34]

References

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  2. ^ a b ［先行公開］渡辺歩・小西賢一が語る『海獣の子供』. Anime Style (in Japanese). July 9, 2019. Archived from the original on June 27, 2021. Retrieved March 31, 2022.
  3. ^ a b Sherman, Jennifer (January 25, 2012). "Doraemon Helmer Ayumi Watanabe Confirmed for Uchū Kyōdai". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on August 29, 2021. Retrieved March 30, 2022.
  4. ^ a b Hodgkins, Crystalyn (November 2, 2017). "Koi wa Ameagari no You ni TV Anime Reveals New Visual, Main Staff". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on June 24, 2018. Retrieved March 30, 2022.
  5. ^ a b Pineda, Rafael Antonio (May 11, 2021). "Komi Can't Communicate Romantic Comedy Manga Gets October TV Anime". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on May 12, 2021. Retrieved March 30, 2022.
  6. ^ a b Ressler, Karen (February 26, 2019). "Children of the Sea Film's Teaser Previews Joe Hisaishi's Music". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on November 9, 2021. Retrieved March 30, 2022.
  7. ^ a b Hodgkins, Crystalyn (January 1, 2021). "Studio 4°C Reveals Gyokō no Nikuko-chan Anime Film". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on March 30, 2022. Retrieved March 30, 2022.
  8. ^ あたしンち 10B. Media Arts Database (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs. Archived from the original on March 31, 2022. Retrieved March 30, 2022.
  9. ^ Loo, Egan (January 23, 2012). "Nazo no Kanojo X TV Anime's Staff, Date Listed". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on March 15, 2022. Retrieved March 30, 2022.
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  13. ^ 逆転裁判：テレビアニメ続編が今秋スタート 強敵ゴドー検事も. Mantan Web (in Japanese). March 16, 2018. Archived from the original on March 16, 2018. Retrieved November 4, 2024.
  14. ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (October 19, 2017). "Gurazeni Baseball TV Anime Reveals Lead Voice Actor, Staff, Spring Debut". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on December 7, 2021. Retrieved March 30, 2022.
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  16. ^ メジャーセカンド：テレビアニメ第2シリーズがNHK・Eテレで4月4日スタート 仁科明役に山下大輝. Mantan Web (in Japanese). January 9, 2020. Archived from the original on April 10, 2020. Retrieved November 4, 2024.
  17. ^ アニメ「古見さん」第2期は4月6日放送開始、片居誠役に神尾晋一郎. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. March 2, 2022. Archived from the original on March 2, 2022. Retrieved November 4, 2024.
  18. ^ Mateo, Alex (October 13, 2021). "Suspense Anime Summer Time Rendering Reveals Promo Video, Staff". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on October 13, 2021. Retrieved March 30, 2022.
  19. ^ 『君は冥土様。』出演声優に熊谷俊輝さん・上田麗奈さん決定、2人のボイス入りティザーPV公開！2024年10月放送スタート. Animate Times (in Japanese). March 21, 2024. Archived from the original on March 21, 2024. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
  20. ^ 「とんがり帽子のアトリエ」2025年にTVアニメ化！監督は「海獣の子供」の渡辺歩. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. July 5, 2024. Archived from the original on July 5, 2024. Retrieved July 5, 2024.
  21. ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (August 4, 2025). "Akane-banashi Rakugo Manga Gets TV Anime in 2026 by Studio ZEXCS". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on August 4, 2025. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
  22. ^ 映画ドラえもん のび太と緑の巨人伝. Eiga Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. Archived from the original on December 13, 2021. Retrieved March 30, 2022.
  23. ^ Loo, Egan (February 8, 2014). "Space Brothers #0 Anime Film's Teaser Previews Origin Story". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on November 14, 2016. Retrieved March 30, 2022.
  24. ^ がんばれ！ジャイアン!!【短編】. Eiga Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. Archived from the original on March 13, 2020. Retrieved March 30, 2022.
  25. ^ ぼくの生まれた日【短編】. Eiga Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. Archived from the original on December 13, 2021. Retrieved March 30, 2022.
  26. ^ Pa-Pa-Paザ★ムービー・パーマン／タコDEポン！アシHAポン！. Eiga Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. Archived from the original on December 13, 2021. Retrieved March 30, 2022.
  27. ^ Loo, Egan (May 21, 2013). "Ultra Super Pictures, A-1, Shinei, Studio 4°C Make Anime Mirai 2014". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on March 30, 2022. Retrieved March 30, 2022.
  28. ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (March 12, 2022). "Toshio Suzuki, Renzo Kinoshita, Sayoko Kinoshita Honored at 49th Annual Annie Awards". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on March 13, 2022. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
  29. ^ 木村拓哉『報知映画賞』初の主演男優賞に笑顔 今後は「どのような現場に呼んでいただけるか」. Oricon (in Japanese). December 16, 2021. Archived from the original on December 16, 2021. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
  30. ^ Loo, Egan (January 18, 2022). "Belle, Evangelion 3.0+1.0, Jujutsu Kaisen 0, Nikuko, Sing a Bit of Harmony, More Nominated for 45th Japan Academy Film Prizes". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on January 18, 2022. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
  31. ^ 「海獣の子供」に大賞 文化庁メディア芸術祭. The Nikkei (in Japanese). March 6, 2020. Archived from the original on March 19, 2020. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
  32. ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (March 13, 2022). "Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko, Sonny Boy, Oddtaxi, More Win Media Arts Awards". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on March 13, 2022. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
  33. ^ 毎日映画コンクール 第55回（2000年）. Mainichi Shimbun (in Japanese). Archived from the original on January 9, 2018. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
  34. ^ 『蜜蜂と遠雷』毎日映画コンクールで日本映画大賞！最多タイ3冠. Cinema Today (in Japanese). January 22, 2020. Archived from the original on January 22, 2020. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
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