
Takeshi Honda
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
Also Known As
Movies (38)

Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron
as Self
2024

The Imaginary
Key Animation (Visual Effects)
2023

The Concierge
Key Animation (Visual Effects)
2023

The Boy and the Heron
Animation Director (Visual Effects)
2023

The Deer King
Key Animation (Visual Effects)
2021

Okko's Inn
Key Animation (Visual Effects)
2018

Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms
Key Animation (Visual Effects)
2018

A Good Child's History Anime: The Giant Turnip (Inc.)
Key Animation (Visual Effects)
2016

Dou kyu sei – Classmates
Key Animation (Visual Effects)
2016

Anno-san and Our Reckless Challenge: Japan Animator Expo
2015

Robot on the Road
Animation Director (Visual Effects)
2015

The Boy and the Beast
Key Animation (Visual Effects)
2015

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
Director (Directing)
2014

When Marnie Was There
Key Animation (Visual Effects)
2014

Peaceful Times (F02) Petit Film
Key Animation (Visual Effects)
2013

The Wind Rises
Key Animation (Visual Effects)
2013

Vassalord.
Key Animation (Visual Effects)
2013

Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo
Supervising Animation Director (Visual Effects)
2012

A Letter to Momo
Key Animation (Visual Effects)
2012

From Up on Poppy Hill
Key Animation (Visual Effects)
2011

Legend of the Millennium Dragon
Key Animation (Visual Effects)
2011

Mr. Dough and the Egg Princess
Key Animation (Visual Effects)
2010

Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
Animation Director (Visual Effects)
2009

The Sky Crawlers
Key Animation (Visual Effects)
2008

Ponyo
Key Animation (Visual Effects)
2008

Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone
Animation Director (Visual Effects)
2007

Metal Kaiser
Producer (Production)
2007

Tales from Earthsea
Key Animation (Visual Effects)
2006

Naruto the Movie: Legend of the Stone of Gelel
Key Animation (Visual Effects)
2005

Space Station No.9
Key Animation (Visual Effects)
2005

The Prince of Tennis: Two Samurais, The First Game
Key Animation (Visual Effects)
2005

Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow
Key Animation (Visual Effects)
2004

Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence
Key Animation (Visual Effects)
2004

Tokyo Godfathers
Key Animation (Visual Effects)
2003

Beyond
Animation Director (Visual Effects)
2003

Millennium Actress
Character Designer (Visual Effects)
2002

Millennium Actress: Tracks
2001
TV Shows (12)

Lazarus
Key Animation (Visual Effects)
2025

Honey Lemon Soda
Opening/Ending Animation (Visual Effects)
2025

Star Wars: Visions
Key Animation (Visual Effects)
2021

Ingress: The Animation
Character Designer (Visual Effects)
2018

Japan Animator Expo
Animation Director (Visual Effects)
2014

Space Dandy
Key Animation (Visual Effects)
2014

Kill la Kill
Animation (Visual Effects)
2013

Welcome to Irabu's Office
Key Animation (Visual Effects)
2009

Den-noh Coil
Character Designer (Visual Effects)
2007

Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad
Key Animation (Visual Effects)
2004

Paranoia Agent
Key Animation (Visual Effects)
2004

RahXephon
Key Animation (Visual Effects)
2002