Shinichiro Watanabe

Shinichiro Watanabe

Shinichiro Watanabe (渡辺 信一郎 Watanabe Shin'ichirō, born May 24, 1965) is a Japanese anime television and film director. He is best known for directing the critically acclaimed and commercially successful anime series Cowboy Bebop, Samurai Champloo, and Space Dandy. Watanabe is known for incorporating multiple genres into his anime creations. In Cowboy Bebop, for example, Watanabe blends classic cowboy western with 1960s/1970s New York City film noir, jazz/blues music, Hong Kong action movies, and sets the entire series in space. In his later work, Samurai Champloo, Watanabe unites the cultures of Okinawa, hip hop, modern-day Japan, and chanbara. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

  • Title: Shinichiro Watanabe
  • Popularity: 5.919
  • Known For: Directing
  • Birthday: 1965-05-24
  • Place of Birth: Kyoto, Japan
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  • Also Known As: Shinichirô Watanabe, Shinichirō Watanabe, Shin'ichirou WATANABE, Shin'ichirô Watanabe
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Shinichiro Watanabe Movies

  • 2003
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    Scrolls to Screen: A Brief History of Anime

    Scrolls to Screen: A Brief History of Anime

    1 2003 HD

    A short documentary on Japanese animation featured on the DVD for The Animatrix (2003).

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Yoshiaki Kawajiri

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  • 2001
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    Cowboy Bebop: The Movie

    Cowboy Bebop: The Movie

    7.703 2001 HD

    Genre: Action

    Cast: Koichi Yamadera

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  • 2003
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    A Detective Story

    A Detective Story

    7.067 2003 HD

    Genre: Science Fiction

    Cast: James Arnold Taylor

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  • 2003
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    Kid's Story

    Kid's Story

    7 2003 HD

    Genre: Science Fiction

    Cast: Clayton Watson

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  • 2007
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    Genius Party

    Genius Party

    6.45 2007 HD

    Genre: Animation

    Cast: Tomoko Kaneda

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  • 1995
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    Macross Plus: The Movie

    Macross Plus: The Movie

    7.1 1995 HD

    Genre: Action

    Cast: Takumi Yamazaki

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  • 2003
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    The Animatrix

    The Animatrix

    7.2 2003 HD

    Genre: Animation

    Cast: Keanu Reeves

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  • 2003
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    The Animatrix

    The Animatrix

    7.2 2003 HD

    Genre: Animation

    Cast: Keanu Reeves

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  • 2021
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    Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway

    Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway

    7.3 2021 HD

    Genre: Animation

    Cast: Kensho Ono

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  • 2022
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    A Girl Meets a Boy and a Robot

    A Girl Meets a Boy and a Robot

    1 2022 HD

    Genre: Animation

    Cast: Misaki Kuno

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  • 2022
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    A Girl Meets a Boy and a Robot

    A Girl Meets a Boy and a Robot

    1 2022 HD

    Genre: Animation

    Cast: Misaki Kuno

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  • 2003
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    A Detective Story

    A Detective Story

    7.067 2003 HD

    Genre: Science Fiction

    Cast: James Arnold Taylor

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  • 2001
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    Cowboy Bebop: The Movie

    Cowboy Bebop: The Movie

    7.703 2001 HD

    Genre: Action

    Cast: Koichi Yamadera

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  • 1990
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    Obatarian

    Obatarian

    1 1990 HD

    Genre: Animation

    Cast: Kazuyo Aoki

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  • 2001
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    Cowboy Bebop: The Movie

    Cowboy Bebop: The Movie

    7.703 2001 HD

    Genre: Action

    Cast: Koichi Yamadera

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  • 2007
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    Baby Blue

    Baby Blue

    10 2007 HD

    Genre: Animation

    Cast: Rinko Kikuchi

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  • 2003
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    Kid's Story

    Kid's Story

    7 2003 HD

    Genre: Science Fiction

    Cast: Clayton Watson

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  • 2017
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    Blade Runner: Black Out 2022

    Blade Runner: Black Out 2022

    7.162 2017 HD

    Genre: Action

    Cast: Jovan Jackson

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  • 2017
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    Blade Runner: Black Out 2022

    Blade Runner: Black Out 2022

    7.162 2017 HD

    Genre: Action

    Cast: Jovan Jackson

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  • 2012
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    Cowboy Bebop: Don't Bother None

    Cowboy Bebop: Don't Bother None

    6.1 2012 HD

    Genre: Action

    Cast: B-BANDJ

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  • 2012
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    Cowboy Bebop: Don't Bother None

    Cowboy Bebop: Don't Bother None

    6.1 2012 HD

    Genre: Action

    Cast: B-BANDJ

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  • 2007
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    Baby Blue

    Baby Blue

    10 2007 HD

    Genre: Animation

    Cast: Rinko Kikuchi

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  • 2007
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    Genius Party

    Genius Party

    6.45 2007 HD

    Genre: Animation

    Cast: Tomoko Kaneda

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  • 2011
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    Osamekamaijo The Art Of Sexual Love In The Edo Period 36 Kind Guides

    Osamekamaijo The Art Of Sexual Love In The Edo Period 36 Kind Guides

    7 2011 HD

    Genre:

    Cast: Rin Kawai

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  • 2011
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    Osamekamaijo The Art of Sexual Love in the Edo Period Technique Guide

    Osamekamaijo The Art of Sexual Love in the Edo Period Technique Guide

    1 2011 HD

    Genre:

    Cast: Ereina Osumi

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  • 2024
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    Taisu Project

    Taisu Project

    1 2024 HD

    Genre: Animation

    Cast: Misaki Kuno

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  • 2024
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    Taisu Project

    Taisu Project

    1 2024 HD

    Genre: Animation

    Cast: Misaki Kuno

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  • 2024
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    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    9.5 2024 HD

    An educational program hosted by Gen Hoshino and his puppet "Kaisetsuin" that focuses on a "history changing" musician in each episode.

    Genre: Talk

    Cast: Gen Hoshino

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  • 1992
    imgS1 E13

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    7.6 1992 HD

    It is the year 0083 of the Universal Century. The rebellious Principality of Zeon has been defeated in the One Year War by the Earth Federation....

    Genre: Action & Adventure

    Cast: Ryo Horikawa

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  • 1995
    imgS1 E4

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    7.2 1995 HD

    The year is 2040 and the galaxy is flourishing with several colonies and advanced technology. AI is near perfection and the current top idol is the...

    Genre: Animation

    Cast: Takumi Yamazaki

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  • 1999
    imgS1 E26

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    8.536 1999 HD

    In 2071, roughly fifty years after an accident with a hyperspace gateway made the Earth almost uninhabitable, humanity has colonized most of the...

    Genre: Animation

    Cast: Koichi Yamadera

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  • 2019
    imgS1 E24

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    7.179 2019 HD

    Part-timer Carole meets rich girl Tuesday, and each realizes they've found the musical partner they need. Together, they just might make it.

    Genre: Animation

    Cast: Miyuri Shimabukuro

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  • 2012
    imgS1 E12

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    7.8 2012 HD

    Two different students - a successful but aloof academic and a rebellious but kindhearted delinquent - form a friendship through their love for music.

    Genre: Animation

    Cast: Yuuka Nanri

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  • 1989
    imgS1 E12

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    7.5 1989 HD

    Armor Hunter Merowlink was a twelve episode anime OVA spinoff of Armored Trooper VOTOMS. It takes place in the same universe as VOTOMS, but the two...

    Genre: Sci-Fi & Fantasy

    Cast: Sakiko Tamagawa

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  • 2014
    imgS1 E11

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    7.8 2014 HD

    In an alternate version of the present, Tokyo has been decimated by a shocking terrorist attack, and the only hint to the identity of the culprit is...

    Genre: Animation

    Cast: Soma Saito

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  • 2022
    imgS1 E13

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    7.1 2022 HD

    Los Angeles 2032. A young woman wakes up with no memories, and possessing deadly skills. The only clues to her mystery are a locked data device and a...

    Genre: Animation

    Cast: Jessica Henwick

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  • 1999
    imgS1 E26

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    8.536 1999 HD

    In 2071, roughly fifty years after an accident with a hyperspace gateway made the Earth almost uninhabitable, humanity has colonized most of the...

    Genre: Animation

    Cast: Koichi Yamadera

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  • 2018
    imgS2 E12

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    6 2018 HD

    Our main character, Uncle, is a no-good father with a messy appearance even though he looks nice, and decorates restrooms. He is a divorced,...

    Genre: Animation

    Cast: Yang Ning

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  • 2018
    imgS2 E12

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    6 2018 HD

    Our main character, Uncle, is a no-good father with a messy appearance even though he looks nice, and decorates restrooms. He is a divorced,...

    Genre: Animation

    Cast: Yang Ning

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  • 2018
    imgS2 E12

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    6 2018 HD

    Our main character, Uncle, is a no-good father with a messy appearance even though he looks nice, and decorates restrooms. He is a divorced,...

    Genre: Animation

    Cast: Yang Ning

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  • 2021
    imgS1 E12

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    7.173 2021 HD

    On August 16, midway through a seemingly endless summer vacation, middle school third-year student Nagara, the mysterious transfer student Nozomi,...

    Genre: Animation

    Cast: Aoi Ichikawa

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  • 2019
    imgS1 E24

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    7.179 2019 HD

    Part-timer Carole meets rich girl Tuesday, and each realizes they've found the musical partner they need. Together, they just might make it.

    Genre: Animation

    Cast: Miyuri Shimabukuro

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  • 2014
    imgS2 E13

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    7.5 2014 HD

    Space Dandy is a dandy in space! This dreamy adventurer with a to-die-for pompadour travels across the galaxy in search of aliens no one has ever...

    Genre: Animation

    Cast: Junichi Suwabe

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  • 1995
    imgS1 E4

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    7.2 1995 HD

    The year is 2040 and the galaxy is flourishing with several colonies and advanced technology. AI is near perfection and the current top idol is the...

    Genre: Animation

    Cast: Takumi Yamazaki

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  • 2005
    imgS1 E26

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    8.3 2005 HD

    Break-dancing but fierce warrior Mugen has to deal with the cold-blooded and conceited Jin, a samurai who believes he is above all. These sworn...

    Genre: Action & Adventure

    Cast: Ayako Kawasumi

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  • 2005
    imgS1 E26

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    8.3 2005 HD

    Break-dancing but fierce warrior Mugen has to deal with the cold-blooded and conceited Jin, a samurai who believes he is above all. These sworn...

    Genre: Action & Adventure

    Cast: Ayako Kawasumi

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  • 2005
    imgS1 E26

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    8.3 2005 HD

    Break-dancing but fierce warrior Mugen has to deal with the cold-blooded and conceited Jin, a samurai who believes he is above all. These sworn...

    Genre: Action & Adventure

    Cast: Ayako Kawasumi

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  • 2009
    imgS2 E12

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    7.4 2009 HD

    While pursuing fugitives the Space Federation police officer Birdy Cephon Altera finds herself on Earth.

    Genre: Animation

    Cast: Keiji Fujiwara

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  • 2006
    imgS1 E24

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    7.6 2006 HD

    When summer break begins, Haruka is only thinking of hanging out with her friends—until one fateful night she learns that she’s the...

    Genre: Animation

    Cast: Fujiko Takimoto

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  • 2014
    imgS2 E13

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    7.5 2014 HD

    Space Dandy is a dandy in space! This dreamy adventurer with a to-die-for pompadour travels across the galaxy in search of aliens no one has ever...

    Genre: Animation

    Cast: Junichi Suwabe

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  • 2005
    imgS1 E26

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    8.3 2005 HD

    Break-dancing but fierce warrior Mugen has to deal with the cold-blooded and conceited Jin, a samurai who believes he is above all. These sworn...

    Genre: Action & Adventure

    Cast: Ayako Kawasumi

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  • 1999
    imgS1 E26

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    8.536 1999 HD

    In 2071, roughly fifty years after an accident with a hyperspace gateway made the Earth almost uninhabitable, humanity has colonized most of the...

    Genre: Animation

    Cast: Koichi Yamadera

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  • 2006
    imgS1 E23

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    7.608 2006 HD

    In a futuristic world almost barren of life, mankind is confined to mechanized domed cities where A.I.’s control all aspects of life. In this...

    Genre: Animation

    Cast: Rie Saitou

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  • 2014
    imgS1 E11

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    7.8 2014 HD

    In an alternate version of the present, Tokyo has been decimated by a shocking terrorist attack, and the only hint to the identity of the culprit is...

    Genre: Animation

    Cast: Soma Saito

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  • 2012
    imgS1 E12

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    7.8 2012 HD

    Two different students - a successful but aloof academic and a rebellious but kindhearted delinquent - form a friendship through their love for music.

    Genre: Animation

    Cast: Yuuka Nanri

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  • 1992
    imgS1 E13

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    7.6 1992 HD

    It is the year 0083 of the Universal Century. The rebellious Principality of Zeon has been defeated in the One Year War by the Earth Federation....

    Genre: Action & Adventure

    Cast: Ryo Horikawa

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  • 1988
    imgS1 E10

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    7.5 1988 HD

    Set in the future Kei and Yuri are Trouble Consultants for The 3WA. Code Named "Lovely Angels", but, they are known throughout the galaxy as The...

    Genre: Animation

    Cast: Kyoko Tongu

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  • 1970
    imgS E

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    1 1970 HD

    In 2052, a Nobel Prize-winning neuroscientist develops a drug called Hapuna — a cure-all that has the unexpected side-effect of causing death...

    Genre: Animation

    Cast: Mamoru Miyano

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  • 1970
    imgS E

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    1 1970 HD

    In 2052, a Nobel Prize-winning neuroscientist develops a drug called Hapuna — a cure-all that has the unexpected side-effect of causing death...

    Genre: Animation

    Cast: Mamoru Miyano

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  • 1992
    imgS1 E13

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    7.6 1992 HD

    It is the year 0083 of the Universal Century. The rebellious Principality of Zeon has been defeated in the One Year War by the Earth Federation....

    Genre: Action & Adventure

    Cast: Ryo Horikawa

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  • 2019
    imgS1 E24

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    7.179 2019 HD

    Part-timer Carole meets rich girl Tuesday, and each realizes they've found the musical partner they need. Together, they just might make it.

    Genre: Animation

    Cast: Miyuri Shimabukuro

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  • 2019
    imgS1 E24

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    7.179 2019 HD

    Part-timer Carole meets rich girl Tuesday, and each realizes they've found the musical partner they need. Together, they just might make it.

    Genre: Animation

    Cast: Miyuri Shimabukuro

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  • 2014
    imgS1 E11

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    7.8 2014 HD

    In an alternate version of the present, Tokyo has been decimated by a shocking terrorist attack, and the only hint to the identity of the culprit is...

    Genre: Animation

    Cast: Soma Saito

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  • 2019
    imgS1 E24

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    7.179 2019 HD

    Part-timer Carole meets rich girl Tuesday, and each realizes they've found the musical partner they need. Together, they just might make it.

    Genre: Animation

    Cast: Miyuri Shimabukuro

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  • 1999
    imgS1 E26

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    8.536 1999 HD

    In 2071, roughly fifty years after an accident with a hyperspace gateway made the Earth almost uninhabitable, humanity has colonized most of the...

    Genre: Animation

    Cast: Koichi Yamadera

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  • 1999
    imgS1 E26

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    8.536 1999 HD

    In 2071, roughly fifty years after an accident with a hyperspace gateway made the Earth almost uninhabitable, humanity has colonized most of the...

    Genre: Animation

    Cast: Koichi Yamadera

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  • 2019
    imgS1 E24

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    7.179 2019 HD

    Part-timer Carole meets rich girl Tuesday, and each realizes they've found the musical partner they need. Together, they just might make it.

    Genre: Animation

    Cast: Miyuri Shimabukuro

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  • 2005
    imgS1 E26

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    8.3 2005 HD

    Break-dancing but fierce warrior Mugen has to deal with the cold-blooded and conceited Jin, a samurai who believes he is above all. These sworn...

    Genre: Action & Adventure

    Cast: Ayako Kawasumi

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  • 2014
    imgS1 E11

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    7.8 2014 HD

    In an alternate version of the present, Tokyo has been decimated by a shocking terrorist attack, and the only hint to the identity of the culprit is...

    Genre: Animation

    Cast: Soma Saito

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  • 1996
    imgS1 E26

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    8.181 1996 HD

    High school student Hitomi is transported from Earth to the magical world of Gaea, where she meets boy prince Van Fanel, and is caught up in his...

    Genre: Animation

    Cast: Maaya Sakamoto

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  • 2003
    imgS1 E9

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    8.6 2003 HD

    Straight from the creators of the groundbreaking Matrix trilogy, this collection of short animated films from the world's leading anime directors...

    Genre: Animation

    Cast:

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  • 2003
    imgS1 E9

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    8.6 2003 HD

    Straight from the creators of the groundbreaking Matrix trilogy, this collection of short animated films from the world's leading anime directors...

    Genre: Animation

    Cast:

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  • 1986
    imgS1 E38

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    8.7 1986 HD

    Blue Comet SPT Layzner, sometimes translated as Blue Meteor SPT Layzner, is an anime series produced by Sunrise and Tatsunoko Production between 1985...

    Genre: Animation

    Cast: Kazuhiko Inoue

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  • 1999
    imgS1 E26

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    8.536 1999 HD

    In 2071, roughly fifty years after an accident with a hyperspace gateway made the Earth almost uninhabitable, humanity has colonized most of the...

    Genre: Animation

    Cast: Koichi Yamadera

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  • 2005
    imgS1 E26

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    8.3 2005 HD

    Break-dancing but fierce warrior Mugen has to deal with the cold-blooded and conceited Jin, a samurai who believes he is above all. These sworn...

    Genre: Action & Adventure

    Cast: Ayako Kawasumi

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  • 2007
    imgS1 E7

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    9 2007 HD

    The seven short films making up GENIUS PARTY couldn’t be more diverse, linked only by a high standard of quality and inspiration. Atsuko...

    Genre:

    Cast:

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  • 1970
    imgS E

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    Hoshino Gen no Ongaku Kōron

    1 1970 HD

    In 2052, a Nobel Prize-winning neuroscientist develops a drug called Hapuna — a cure-all that has the unexpected side-effect of causing death...

    Genre: Animation

    Cast: Mamoru Miyano

    img