Akio Watanabe

Character Design

Biography

Akio Watanabe is a renowned Japanese animator, character designer, and animation director based in Tokyo, Japan. He is well-known in the anime industry for his work under the pseudonym Poyoyon Rock and is a member of the doujinshi circle Pokopii. Watanabe has contributed to various anime projects, showcasing his talent and creativity in bringing characters to life on screen. His work has been widely appreciated by fans and critics alike, solidifying his reputation as a skilled professional in the field.

Known For

Bakemonogatari

Character Design, Chief Animation Director, Animation Director (eps 1-2, 8, 11-15), Key Animation (eps 1, 11-12)

Monogatari Series: Second Season

Character Design, Chief Animation Director, Animation Director (OP1), Principle Drawing (ep 4)

Higurashi: When They Cry

Key Animation (ep 23)

March Comes In Like a Lion 2nd Season

Principle Drawing (ep 13)

Nisekoi: False Love

Principle Drawing (ep 14)

Production Roles (102)

2024
1 year ago
Monogatari Series: Off & Monster Season - Character Design, Chief Animation Director Not Yet Aired
2023
2 years ago
16bit Sensation: Another Layer - Storyboard (ED), Character Design (ED)
Onimai: I'm Now Your Sister! - Storyboard (OP), Episode Director (OP)
2021
4 years ago
Rumble Garanndoll - Original Character Design
Higurashi: When They Cry – SOTSU - Character Design, Chief Animation Director (OP, Ep 1, 3-4, 6, 9-15)
Etotama: Nyankyaku Banrai - Character Design
Kimi no Suki ni Deaou. - Character Design
2020
5 years ago
Grisaia: Phantom Trigger The Animation - Stargazer - Character Design
Higurashi: When They Cry – Gou - Character Design, Chief Animation Director (OP, Ep 1-15, 17-24, Character Supervision ED 1-2)
22/7 - Original Character Design ((Yuki Tojo))
Nekopara - Principle Drawing (end card ep. 11)
Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story - Key Animation (ep 1), Principle Drawing (end card ep. 12)
2019
6 years ago
Grisaia: Phantom Trigger The Animation - Original Character Design, Character Design, Chief Animation Director
Ikebukuro PR Anime - Character Design
2018
7 years ago
Zoku Owarimonogatari - Character Design, Chief Animation Director
The Diary of Our Days - Original Character Design ((Yuki Tojo))
Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card - Key Animation (ep 22)
2017
8 years ago
March Comes In Like a Lion 2nd Season - Principle Drawing (ep 13)
Fireworks - Character Design, Animation Director
Owarimonogatari Second Season - Character Design, Chief Animation Director
Kizumonogatari Part 3: Cold-Blooded - Character Design
2016
9 years ago
The Kubikiri Cycle - Character Design, Chief Animation Director
Kizumonogatari Part 2: Hot-Blooded - Character Design
Ange Vierge - Original Character Design
PriPara Movie: Mi~nna no Akogare♪ Let's Go☆Prix Paris - Key Animation
Koyomimonogatari - Character Design, Chief Animation Director
Nurse Witch Komugi-chan R - Original Character Design
Kizumonogatari Part 1: Iron-Blooded - Character Design
2015
10 years ago
Owarimonogatari - Character Design, Chief Animation Director
The Eden of Grisaia - Original Character Design, Character Design, Chief Animation Director, Animation Director (eps 1-2, 10, OP, ED 1-2)

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