Shinichi Watanabe
b. 1964 · Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
Shinichi Watanabe (渡邊 慎一 Watanabe Shin'ichi, born September 6, 1964) is a Japanese anime director and 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 (which is a combination of 'nabe' in Watanabe and 'shin' in Shinichi) came to him from God. About his unique appearance (dressing similar to the character Arsène Lupin III) Watanabe said he grew out his afro and started wearing bright clothing in order to stand out and get attention.
Born 6 Sep 1964
Directed 11
Nerima Daikon Brothers
2006
Director · Series Director
The Wallflower
2006
Director
Tenchi Muyo! GXP
2002
Director
eX-Driver: Nina & Rei Danger Zone
2002
Director
Puni Puni Poemy
2001
Director · Series Director
Excel Saga
1999
Director · Series Director
Lupin the Third: The Columbus Files
1999
Director
Tokyo Pig
1997
Series Director
Magical Project S
1996
Director
The Brave of Gold Goldran
1995
Director
Brave Police J-Decker
1994
Director
