Akio Watanabe is a renowned visual effects artist born in Tokyo, Japan, with 63 credits to their name.
Akio Watanabe (渡辺 明夫, Watanabe Akio, July 13, 1969) is a Japanese animator, illustrator, character designer and animation director from Tokyo. He sometimes is credited under the name 渡辺 あきお (same pronunciation) and Poyoyon Rock (as an illustrator). He belongs to Frontwing. He formerly worked at Studio Hibari.
Akio Watanabe has contributed to 43 unique projects, with an average rating of 6.4/10. Their work spans both film and television, showcasing diverse storytelling.
Akio Watanabe continues to make an impact with their ongoing work.
Known primarily for visual effects artist. Akio Watanabe has worked behind the scenes on 27 productions and on 35 TV projects.
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Akio Watanabe has contributed to acclaimed titles including Fireworks, Fireworks, Kizumonogatari Part 1: Tekketsu and more. That is 63 credits in total. Primary field: visual effects artist.
Primary field: visual effects artist. The highest-rated titles are Fireworks, Fireworks.
Credited on 1 on-screen role, 27 crew credits in feature films and 0 television titles. 63 screen credits in total.
The most recent projects are KIZUMONOGATARI -Koyomi Vamp-, Kintaro JK & Sexual Harassment Shark: No! Absolutely Not! Flirty Ore-Ore Scam!.
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