Shinichirô Watanabe

Shinichirô Watanabe is known for his work on Animatrix (2003), Cowboy Bebop, le film (2001) and Samurai chanpurû (2004).

I wanted to create something that had never been seen. You've seen a lot in the past, and find thing Show more I wanted to create something that had never been seen. You've seen a lot in the past, and find things you like. These days, many people try to create what they've seen. That's not what I wanted to do. I probably included what I've seen and liked... but the overall picture will become something totally new. Create something never seen before... was my goal... sort of. - On Cowboy Bebop. Hide

It actually kind of sucks having to be a director. Once you do it, you discover how hard it really i Show more It actually kind of sucks having to be a director. Once you do it, you discover how hard it really is. This is no kind of a job for a human being, let me tell you. I think I ought to quit, but I can't really do anything else! [When asked what the worst elements of his job are, Newtype USA Magazine, July 2005] Hide

Shinichirô Watanabe's FILMOGRAPHY

as Director (3) as Creator (1)

Gekijouban Makurosu Purasu [Audio: Japanese]

Blade Runner: Black Out 2022

Cowboy Bebop: Tengoku no tobira