Visual Effects
Akio Watanabe
JA, EN cinema · 20 credits
Born
13 July 1969 (age 57)
Birthplace
Tokyo, Japan
Also known as Watanabe Akio · 渡辺 あきお · 渡辺あきお · ぽよよん♥ろっく · ぽこぴー · Poyoyon♥Rock
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.
Known for
Filmography

KIZUMONOGATARI -Koyomi Vamp-
Character Designer

Etotama: Nyankyaku Banrai
Character Designer

Grisaia: Phantom Trigger the Animation - Stargazer
Original Series Design

Ikebukuro PR Anime
Character Designer

Grisaia: Phantom Trigger the Animation - Soul Speed
Original Series Design

Fireworks
Animation Director, Character Designer

Kizumonogatari Part 3: Reiketsu
Character Designer

Blame!
Character Designer

Kizumonogatari Part 2: Nekketsu
Character Designer

Kizumonogatari Part 1: Tekketsu
Character Designer

Koyomi History
Director

The Labyrinth of Grisaia
Original Series Design, Character Designer, Supervising Animation Director

Hoshizora Kiseki
Director, Animation Director, Key Animation, Color Designer, Character Designer

Netrun-mon the Movie
Character Designer, Animation Director

Spriggan
Key Animation

Legend of Crystania: The Motion Picture
Key Animation

Ghost Sweeper Mikami
Key Animation

Sailor Moon S the Movie: Hearts in Ice
Key Animation



