Takeshi Honda
Visual Effects1968Ishikawa, 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.
Acting History
2025
Lazarus
TVKey Animation• 1 eps
Honey Lemon Soda
TVOpening/Ending Animation• 12 eps
Honey Lemon Soda
TVKey Animation• 1 eps
2024
Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron
as Self
2023
The Boy and the Heron
Animation Director
The Boy and the Heron
Character Designer
The Concierge
Key Animation
The Imaginary
Key Animation
2021
The Deer King
Key Animation
Star Wars: Visions
TVKey Animation
2018
Okko's Inn
Key Animation
Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms
Key Animation
Ingress: The Animation
TVCharacter Designer
2016
Dou kyu sei – Classmates
Key Animation
2015
The Boy and the Beast
Key Animation
Robot on the Road
Animation Director
Tomorrow from there
Key Animation
Japan Animator Expo
TVAnimation Director• 1 eps
2014
When Marnie Was There
Key Animation
Japan Animator Expo
TVOriginal Concept• 1 eps
Japan Animator Expo
TVCharacter Designer• 1 eps
Japan Animator Expo
TVKey Animation• 4 eps
Space Dandy
TVKey Animation
2013
The Wind Rises
Key Animation
Vassalord.
Key Animation
Peaceful Times (F02) Petit Film
Key Animation
Kill la Kill
TVAnimation
2012
Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo
Supervising Animation Director
Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo
Key Animation
A Letter to Momo
Key Animation
2011
Legend of the Millennium Dragon
Key Animation
From Up on Poppy Hill
Key Animation
2010
Mr. Dough and the Egg Princess
Key Animation
2009
Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
Animation Director
Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
Key Animation
Welcome to Irabu's Office
TVKey Animation
2008
Ponyo
Key Animation
The Sky Crawlers
Key Animation
2007
Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone
Animation Director
Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone
Key Animation
Metal Kaiser
Producer
Den-noh Coil
TVCharacter Designer• 26 eps
Den-noh Coil
TVSupervising Animation Director• 26 eps
Den-noh Coil
TVLead Animator• 26 eps
Den-noh Coil
TVAnimation Director• 2 eps
Den-noh Coil
TVKey Animation• 4 eps
2006
Tales from Earthsea
Key Animation
2005
Naruto the Movie: Legend of the Stone of Gelel
Key Animation
The Prince of Tennis: Two Samurais, The First Game
Key Animation
Space Station No.9
Key Animation
2004
Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow
Key Animation
Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence
Key Animation
Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad
TVKey Animation
Paranoia Agent
TVKey Animation
2003
2002
Millennium Actress
Animation Director
Millennium Actress
Character Designer
Millennium Actress
Key Animation
RahXephon
TVKey Animation
1999
Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade
Key Animation
1998
Perfect Blue
Key Animation
Revival of Evangelion
Animation Director
EVANGELION: DEATH (TRUE)²
Animation Director
Spriggan
Key Animation
Blue Submarine No. 6
TVKey Animation
Blue Submarine No. 6
TVCharacter Designer
Blue Submarine No. 6
TVAnimation Director
1997
Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
Animation Director
Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
Key Animation
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth
Animation Director
Detatoko Princess
TVKey Animation
1995
Macross Plus: The Movie
Key Animation
Elementalors
Key Animation
Golden Boy
TVAnimation Director
Neon Genesis Evangelion
TVKey Animation
Neon Genesis Evangelion
TVOpening/Ending Animation
Neon Genesis Evangelion
TVAnimation Director
1994
Fatal Fury: The Motion Picture
Key Animation
Macross Plus
TVKey Animation
1993
Fatal Fury 2: The New Battle
Key Animation
1992
Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Afterglow of Zeon
Key Animation
Tenchi Muyo!
TVKey Animation
Giant Robo: The Day the Earth Stood Still
TVKey Animation
1991
Otaku no Video
Animation Director
Moonlight Pierce
Key Animation
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story III
Animation Director
Ariel Deluxe
Key Animation
Roujin Z
Key Animation
Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory
TVKey Animation
Detonator Orgun
TVKey Animation
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water
TVAnimation Director• 2 eps
Bubblegum Crisis
TVKey Animation• 1 eps
Doomed Megalopolis
TVKey Animation
Akai Hayate
TVKey Animation
Ariel Deluxe
TVKey Animation
1990
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water
TVKey Animation• 7 eps
Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors
TVKey Animation
1989
Baoh: The Visitor
Key Animation
Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket
TVKey Animation
Gosenzo-sama Banbanzai!
TVKey Animation
Darkness of the Sea, Shadow of the Moon
TVKey Animation
1988
Antique Heart
Key Animation
Gunbuster
TVKey Animation
1987
Lemon Angel
TVKey Animation
1984
URACON III Opening Animation
Animation