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 (a name blending 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. Works Directorial Works Fair, then Partly Piggy (1997-1998) - (Debut work as director) Gravitation: Lyrics of Love (1999) Lupin III: Da Capo of Love: Fujiko's Unlucky Days (1999) - Storyboard Excel Saga (1999-2000) - Storyboard & episode director (ep 20, 26), storyboard (OP, ep 1, 4, 9, 13, 18, 25) Dotto! Koni-chan (2000-2001) (ep 1-13) - Storyboard (ep 1, 2A, 4B, 6, 7A, 8C) Puni Puni Poemy (2001) éX-D: Danger Zone (2002) Tenchi Muyo! GXP (2002) - Storyboard (ED, ep 1, 3, 6, 8, 14, 18, 25, 26) Nerima Daikon Brothers (2006) - Storyboard & episode director (ep 12), storyboard (ED, ep 1–5, 8, 10, 11) The Wallflower (2006-2007) - Storyboard & episode director (ep 25), storyboard (OP, ep 1–3, 9, 15, 20) Monster High (Japan-exclusive anime) (2014) Episode Directing and Storyboards Mister Ajikko (1987-1989) - Production assistant, episode director (ep 56, 61, 66, 72, 77, 84, 89, 94) Jungle King Tar-chan (1993-1994) - Storyboard (ep 12, 19) Akazukin Chacha (1994-1995) - Storyboard (ep 13) Brave Police J-Decker (1994-1995) - Storyboard & episode director (ep 3, 6, 12, 18, 22, 28, 33, 38, 44) Mahōjin Guru Guru (1994-1995) - Storyboard & episode director (ep 2, 7, 12), storyboard (ep 30, 36, 43) Virtua Fighter (1995-1996) - Storyboard & episode director (ep 5) Bonobono (1995-1996) - Storyboard & episode director (ep 3, 6, 13, 21, 27, 31, 40, 44) The Brave of Gold Goldran (1995-1996) - Storyboard & episode director (ep 2, 7, 12, 17, 22, 27, 33, 37, 43) Soar High! Isami (1995-1996) - Storyboard & episode director (ep 20, 26), storyboard (ep 47) Meiken Lassie (1996) - Storyboard (ep 5) Kochira Katsushika-ku Kamearikouen-mae Hashutsujo (1996-2004) Ganbarist! Shun (1996-1997) - Storyboard & episode director (ep 4, 9, 19), storyboard (ep 14, 28) Kiteretsu Daihyakka (1996) - Storyboard (ep 324) Nintama Rantarō (season four) (1996) - Storyboard (ep 26-28) Kodocha (1996-1998) - Storyboard & episode director (ep 13,