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Takeshi Honda

Visual Effects
57 years oldIshikawa, Japan

Biography

Japanese animator, designer, and animation director. Nicknamed as "Master" (師匠, Shishou), by Takahiro Kishida during the production of Bubblegum Crisis. Since then the nickname has been widely recognized within the industry.

Personal Details

Born
March 12, 1968
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
Ishikawa, Japan
Known For
Visual Effects

Also Known As

本田 雄

Movies (38)

Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron
7.7

Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron

as Self

2024

The Imaginary
7.7

The Imaginary

Key Animation (Visual Effects)

2023

The Concierge
6.9

The Concierge

Key Animation (Visual Effects)

2023

The Boy and the Heron
7.4

The Boy and the Heron

Animation Director (Visual Effects)

2023

The Deer King
6.5

The Deer King

Key Animation (Visual Effects)

2021

Okko's Inn
7.2

Okko's Inn

Key Animation (Visual Effects)

2018

Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms
8.2

Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms

Key Animation (Visual Effects)

2018

A Good Child's History Anime: The Giant Turnip (Inc.)
6.1

A Good Child's History Anime: The Giant Turnip (Inc.)

Key Animation (Visual Effects)

2016

Dou kyu sei – Classmates
8.3

Dou kyu sei – Classmates

Key Animation (Visual Effects)

2016

Anno-san and Our Reckless Challenge: Japan Animator Expo
6.0

Anno-san and Our Reckless Challenge: Japan Animator Expo

2015

Robot on the Road
6.8

Robot on the Road

Animation Director (Visual Effects)

2015

The Boy and the Beast
7.9

The Boy and the Beast

Key Animation (Visual Effects)

2015

Tomorrow from there
5.3

Tomorrow from there

Key Animation (Visual Effects)

2015

20min Walk from Nishi-Ogikubo Station, 2 Bedrooms, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, 2mos Deposit, No Pets Allowed
6.2

20min Walk from Nishi-Ogikubo Station, 2 Bedrooms, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, 2mos Deposit, No Pets Allowed

Director (Directing)

2014

When Marnie Was There
7.9

When Marnie Was There

Key Animation (Visual Effects)

2014

Peaceful Times (F02) Petit Film

Peaceful Times (F02) Petit Film

Key Animation (Visual Effects)

2013

The Wind Rises
7.8

The Wind Rises

Key Animation (Visual Effects)

2013

Vassalord.
5.7

Vassalord.

Key Animation (Visual Effects)

2013

Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo
7.2

Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo

Supervising Animation Director (Visual Effects)

2012

A Letter to Momo
7.3

A Letter to Momo

Key Animation (Visual Effects)

2012

From Up on Poppy Hill
7.5

From Up on Poppy Hill

Key Animation (Visual Effects)

2011

Legend of the Millennium Dragon
6.0

Legend of the Millennium Dragon

Key Animation (Visual Effects)

2011

Mr. Dough and the Egg Princess
6.8

Mr. Dough and the Egg Princess

Key Animation (Visual Effects)

2010

Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
7.8

Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance

Animation Director (Visual Effects)

2009

The Sky Crawlers
6.7

The Sky Crawlers

Key Animation (Visual Effects)

2008

Ponyo
7.8

Ponyo

Key Animation (Visual Effects)

2008

Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone
7.6

Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone

Animation Director (Visual Effects)

2007

Metal Kaiser

Metal Kaiser

Producer (Production)

2007

Tales from Earthsea
6.5

Tales from Earthsea

Key Animation (Visual Effects)

2006

Naruto the Movie: Legend of the Stone of Gelel
6.8

Naruto the Movie: Legend of the Stone of Gelel

Key Animation (Visual Effects)

2005

Space Station No.9
5.2

Space Station No.9

Key Animation (Visual Effects)

2005

The Prince of Tennis: Two Samurais, The First Game
4.2

The Prince of Tennis: Two Samurais, The First Game

Key Animation (Visual Effects)

2005

Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow
7.3

Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow

Key Animation (Visual Effects)

2004

Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence
7.3

Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence

Key Animation (Visual Effects)

2004

Tokyo Godfathers
7.9

Tokyo Godfathers

Key Animation (Visual Effects)

2003

Beyond
7.3

Beyond

Animation Director (Visual Effects)

2003

Millennium Actress
7.8

Millennium Actress

Character Designer (Visual Effects)

2002

Millennium Actress: Tracks
8.5

Millennium Actress: Tracks

2001

TV Shows (12)