Takeshi Honda

Known for

Visual Effects

Born

March 12, 1968 (age 58)

Birthplace

Ishikawa, 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.

Best known work

Ponyo

2008

The Wind Rises

2013

Perfect Blue

1998

The Boy and the Heron

2023

Neon Genesis Evangelion

1995

When Marnie Was There

2014

From Up on Poppy Hill

2011

Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion

1997

The Boy and the Beast

2015

Tokyo Godfathers

2003

Filmography

2025
LazarusTV
Key Animation
2025
Honey Lemon SodaTV
Opening/Ending Animation, Key Animation
2024
Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron
as Self
2023
The Imaginary
Key Animation
2023
The Concierge
Key Animation
2023
The Boy and the Heron
Animation Director, Character Designer
2021
The Deer King
Key Animation
2021
Star Wars: VisionsTV
Key Animation
2018
Ingress: The AnimationTV
Character Designer
2018
Okko's Inn
Key Animation
2018
Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms
Key Animation
2016
A Good Child's History Anime: The Giant Turnip (Inc.)
Key Animation
2016
Dou kyu sei – Classmates
Key Animation
2015
Anno-san and Our Reckless Challenge: Japan Animator Expo
2015
Robot on the Road
Animation Director
2015
The Boy and the Beast
Key Animation
2015
Tomorrow from there
Key Animation
2014
20min Walk from Nishi-Ogikubo Station, 2 Bedrooms, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, 2mos Deposit, No Pets Allowed
Director, Original Story, Animation Director
2014
Japan Animator ExpoTV
Animation Director, Original Concept, Character Designer, Key Animation
2014
When Marnie Was There
Key Animation
2014
Space DandyTV
Key Animation
2013
Peaceful Times (F02) Petit Film
Key Animation
2013
Kill la KillTV
Animation
2013
The Wind Rises
Key Animation
2013
Vassalord.
Key Animation