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[[Image:Shinichi Watanabe.JPG|thumb|Shinichi Watanabe dressed in the style of his 'Nabeshin' character.]]
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{{Nihongo|'''Shinichi Watanabe'''|渡邊 慎一|Watanabe Shin'ichi|born September 6, 1964}} is a Japanese [[anime]] director and [[Voice acting in Japan|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.<ref name="houston">{{cite web|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2007-05-24/nabeshin|title=Nabeshin in Houston|access-date=2018-10-10|author=Zac Bertschy |publisher=Anime News Network|date=May 24, 2007 }}</ref>

Watanabe stated that the nickname '''Nabeshin''' (a [[name blending]] of "nabe" in Watanabe and "shin" in Shinichi) came to him from God.<ref name="houston" />

About his unique appearance (dressing similar to the character [[Lupin III (character)|Lupin III]]) Watanabe said he grew out his afro and started wearing bright clothing in order to stand out and get attention.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxS4NtinYVw|title=Shinichi Watanabe "Nabeshin" Exclusive Interview - Investigating Anime|access-date=12 August 2011|author=none |publisher=Martell Brothers Studios, LLC|date=August 12, 2011 }}</ref>

==Works==
<ref name="AX">[http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2010-02-18/anime-expo-hosts-excel-saga-helmer-shinichi-watanabe Anime Expo Hosts Excel Saga Director Shinichi Watanabe], ''Anime News Network'', February 18, 2010</ref>

===Directorial works===
*''[[Fair, then Partly Piggy]]'' (1997)
*''[[Gravitation: Lyrics of Love]]'' (1999)
*''[[Lupin III]]: [[Da Capo of Love: Fujiko's Unlucky Days]]'' (1999) - Storyboard
*''[[Excel Saga]]'' (1999) - Storyboard & episode director (ep 20, 26), storyboard (OP, ep 1, 4, 9, 13, 18, 25)
*''[[Dotto! Koni-chan]]'' (2000) (ep 1–13) - Storyboard (ep 1, 2A, 4B, 6, 7A, 8C)
*''[[Puni Puni Poemy]]'' (2001)
*''[[éX-Driver|éX-Driver: 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 (manga)|The Wallflower]]'' (2006) - Storyboard & episode director (ep 25), storyboard (OP, ep 1–3, 9, 15, 20)
*''[[Monster High#Monster High: Kowa Ike Girls|Monster High: Kowa Ike Girls]]'' (2014)
*''[[To Be Hero]]'' (2016) – Supervisor<ref>{{cite web |url= http://tobe-hero.com/staff/|title= Staff|access-date= April 25, 2017|work= tobe-hero.com|language= ja}}</ref>

===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 (TV series)|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, 27, 30, 38, 44, 50, 57), storyboard (ep 7, 10, 14, 22, 39A)
* ''[[Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Kōen-mae Hashutsujo]]'' (1996–2004) - Storyboard & episode director (ep 4), storyboard (ep 10)
* ''[[Grander Musashi]]'' (1997) - Storyboard (ep 9)
* ''[[The King of Braves GaoGaiGar]]'' (1997–1998) - Storyboard (ep 23)
* ''[[Ojarumaru]]'' (season one) (1998–1999) - Storyboard (ep 25)
* ''[[Steam Detectives]]'' (1998–1999) - Storyboard (ep 21)
* ''[[Betterman (TV series)|Betterman]]'' (1998) - Storyboard (ep 10)
* ''[[Brigadoon: Marin & Melan]]'' (2000–2001) - Storyboard (ep 3, 9)
* ''[[Samurai Girl: Real Bout High School]]'' (2001) - Storyboard (ep 5, 7, 9)
* ''[[Crush Gear Turbo]]'' (2001–2003) - Storyboard & episode director (ep 58, 64)
* ''[[Mahoromatic|Mahoromatic: Automatic Maiden]]'' (2002–2003) - Storyboard & episode director (ep 9), storyboard (ep 6), episode director (ep 13)
* ''[[Godannar]]'' (2003–2004) - Storyboard (ep 9)
* ''[[Crush Gear Turbo|Crush Gear Nitro]]'' (2003–2004) - Storyboard & episode director (2, 7, 14, 21, 24, 26, 31, 36, 38, 43, 46, 49), episode director (ep 9)
* ''[[Burn-Up Scramble]]'' (2004) - ED storyboard
* ''[[Uta Kata]]'' (2004) - Episode director (ep 4)
* ''[[To Heart|To Heart -Remember my Memories-]]'' (2004) - Storyboard (ep 2, 10)
* ''[[Agatha Christie's Great Detectives Poirot and Marple]]'' (2004–2005) - Episode director (ep 5)
* ''[[Eyeshield 21]]'' (2005–2008) - Storyboard & episode director (ep 16), storyboard (ep 22), episode director (ep 9) 
* ''[[Bleach (TV series)|Bleach]]'' (2005) - Storyboard (ep 50)
* ''[[Mushiuta]]'' (2007) - Storyboard (ep 11)
* ''[[Kimi ga Aruji de Shitsuji ga Ore de]]'' (2008) - Storyboard & episode director (ep 2), storyboard (ep 6)
* ''[[Hayate no Gotoku!]]'' (2007–2008) - Storyboard & episode director (ep 32, 40, 46), storyboard (ep 35, 43, 50), episode director (ep 22, 52) 
* ''[[Psychic Squad]]'' (2008–2009) - Storyboard & episode director (ep 6, 10, 21, 30, 49), storyboard (ep 18, 29, 35, 41, 46) 
* ''[[Beyblade: Metal Fusion|Metal Fight Beyblade]]'' (2009–2010) - Storyboard (ep 4, 7, 15, 19, 21, 25, 28, 50)
* ''[[Nyan Koi!]]'' (2009) - Storyboard & episode director (ep 7)
* ''[[Baka and Test]]'' (2010) - Storyboard & episode director (ep 3, 10, 12), storyboard (ep 5)
* ''[[Sket Dance]]'' (2011–2012) - Storyboard & episode director (ep 8, 13, 43), storyboard (ep 5, 11, 12, 20, 30, 32, 38, 39, 54, 61, 67, 69)
* ''[[Baka and Test|Baka to Test to Shōkanjū: Ni!]]'' (2011) - Storyboard & episode director (ep 3, 12), storyboard (ep 5, 10)
* ''[[C3 (novel series)|C3]]'' (2011) - Storyboard & episode director (ep 4), storyboard (ep 9)
* ''[[Pretty Rhythm: Dear My Future]]'' (2012) - Storyboard (ep 2, 6, 10, 11, 16, 19, 21, 22, 30, 33, 34, 37–39, 42, 44, 45, 48–51)
* ''[[Little Battlers eXperience]]'' (2012) - Storyboard (ep 19)
* ''[[Tasogare Otome × Amnesia]]'' (2012) - Storyboard (ep 5)
* ''[[OniAi]]'' (2012) - Storyboard (ep 5, 11)
* ''[[Da Capo III]]'' (2013) - Storyboard (ep 9)
* ''[[No-Rin]]'' (2014) - Storyboard (ep 2, 5, 9, 10)
* ''[[PriPara]]'' (2014–2017) - Storyboard (ep 7, 10, 14, 17, 22, 27, 32, 35, 41, 45, 49, 50, 52, 58)
* ''[[Girl Friend Beta]]'' (2014) - Storyboard (ep 7)
* ''[[Unlimited Fafnir]]'' (2015) - Storyboard (ep 9), episode director (ep 10)
* ''[[Jewelpet: Magical Change]]'' (2015) - Storyboard (ep 20, 22, 25, 27, 30, 35, 36)
* ''[[Nurse Witch Komugi|Nurse Witch Komugi R]]'' (2016) - Storyboard (ep 4, 8)
* ''[[Time Bokan 24]]'' (2016–2017) - Storyboard (ep 2, 4, 9, 18, 22)
* ''[[Rilu Rilu Fairilu|Rilu Rilu Fairilu ~Maho no Kagami~]]'' (2017–2018) - Storyboard (ep 1, 4, 6, 8, 10, 13, 16, 19, 21, 23, 27, 29, 31, 35, 37, 39, 42, 45–49)
* ''[[A Sister's All You Need]]'' (2017) - Storyboard (ep 4, 9, 10, 11)
* ''[[Time Bokan 24|Time Bokan 24: The Villains' Strike Back]]'' (2017–2018) - Storyboard (ep 6, 11, 19, 20)
* ''[[How to Keep a Mummy]]'' (2018) - Storyboard (OP, ep 10)
* ''[[Young Animator Training Project|Midnight Crazy Trail]]'' (2018) - Storyboard
* ''[[Mr. Tonegawa: Middle Management Blues]]'' (2018) - Storyboard (ep 2, 11–13, 19, 23)
* ''[[Merc Storia|Merc Storia: The Apathetic Boy and the Girl in a Bottle]]'' (2018) - Storyboard (ep 9)
* ''[[Wise Man's Grandchild]]'' (2019) - Storyboard (ep 6)
* ''[[16bit Sensation|16bit Sensation: Another Layer]]'' (2023) - Storyboard (ep 3, 4)
* ''[[KonoSuba: An Explosion on This Wonderful World!]]'' (2023) - Storyboard (ep 6)
* ''[[Tearmoon Empire]]'' (2023) - Storyboard (ep 6)
* ''[[Train to the End of the World]]'' (2024) - Storyboard (ep 10)
* ''[[Puniru Is a Cute Slime]]'' (2024) - Storyboard (ep 3, 6)
* ''[[Medalist (manga)|Medalist]]'' (2025) - Storyboard (ep 3, 4, 10, 13)
* ''[[Sorairo Utility]]'' (2025) - Storyboard (ep 8)
* ''[[I'm Living with an Otaku NEET Kunoichi!?]]'' (2025) - Storyboard (ep 21, 23, 24)

==References==
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==Further reading==
* {{Cite web |last=Bonaminio |first=Salvan |url=http://www.escapistmagazine.com/articles/view/editorials/reviews/anime/6595-Anime-Review-The-Wallflower |title=Anime Review: The Wallflower |work=The Escapist |publisher=Alexander Macris |date=1 October 2009 |quote=While a series filled with "beautiful men" who take advantage of costume changes at every opportunity might not be your cup o' tea, there is no need to fret fellas, it's directed by Shinichi Watanabe - the man responsible for the madness in ''Excel Saga'' and ''Puni Puni Poemi'' - so how bad can it be? }}
* {{Cite web |last=Aoki |first=Deb |url=http://manga.about.com/b/2010/07/01/anime-expo-2010-thursdays-manga-highlights.htm |title=Anime Expo 2010: Thursday's Manga Highlights |work=About.com |publisher=The New York Times Company |date=30 June 2010 |quote=Meet top anime director Shinichi Watanabe(Excel Saga, Tenchi Muyo, The Wallflower), a guy who's so famous and well-respected in the field, his likeness (and you-can't-miss-it-even-if-you-tried giant 'fro) has even been immortalized in anime series such as ''[[Eyeshield 21]]'', ''[[Hayate the Combat Butler]]'' and ''Excel Saga''. |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111206023820/http://manga.about.com/b/2010/07/01/anime-expo-2010-thursdays-manga-highlights.htm |archive-date=6 December 2011 |url-status=unfit }}
* {{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2007-05-24/shinichiro-nabeshin-wantanabe|title=Interview: Shinichi "Nabeshin" Wantanabe|access-date=2007-05-24|author=Zac Bertschy |publisher=Anime News Network|date=May 24, 2007 }}
* {{Cite web |url=http://activeanime.com/html/2007/10/26/shinichi-watanabe-anime-interview/ |title=Shinichi Watanabe Anime Interview |work=Active Anime |date=26 October 2007 }}<!-- http://www.activeanime.com/html/content/view/2001/36/ --> (Note that the audio links are missing.)

==External links==
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20090116202144/http://www.fansview.com/person/0627pers.htm A Fan's View (Archived)] - Shinichi Watanabe, Anime Convention Personality of the Week, June 27, 2004.
*[http://www.geocities.co.jp/Playtown-Denei/7636/ 新装開店「もっとナベシンにもいわせろ！！」] - Shinichi Watanabe's website.
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20110723022241/http://www.activeanime.com/html/content/view/1967/2/ Shinichi Watanabe's Thoughts on Anime Piracy] - Video Clips of Shinichi Watanabe's Thoughts on Anime Piracy at Oni-Con 2007. (via the [[Wayback Machine]])
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*[http://www.animeherald.com/interview/behind-the-fro-an-interview-with-nabeshin/ Interview With Shinichi Watanabe at Anime Boston 2013] - Anime Herald

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