Katsuya Watanabe

Director, also producer · Born September 20, 1965 (61) · Kanagawa Prefecture

Born: September 20, 1965 (61)
From: Kanagawa Prefecture
Works as: Director, also producer
Titles: 9 on MovieCove · 65 credits in all
Links: IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 37 days to Oct 26Up 22% in 30 days

What are Katsuya Watanabe's films like?

Across their 8 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Genres

Action5 titles71^st

Drama2 titles45^th

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight

Bonds

45%

Morality

21%

Self

12%

Survival

Society

Ideas

Friendship3 Justice2 Loyalty2 Duty2 Survival2

What they feel like to watch

their average across 8 films

ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category

Earnest

Tone · Sincerity

ironicearnest

Ironic 0 · Wry 0 · Earnest 8

Light

Tone · Weight

lightdark

Light 5 · Serious 3 · Dark 0

Heightened

Tone · Style

naturalisticheightened

Grounded 1 · Stylized 2 · Heightened 5

Charged

Feel · Intensity

gentleintense

Gentle 1 · Charged 5 · Intense 2

Steady

Feel · Swings

steadyswings

Steady 6 · Shifting 2 · Whiplash 0

Straight-faced

Feel · Humor

noneconstant

Straight-faced 4 · Some laughs 4 · Funny 0

Even-paced

Demand · Pace

slowrelentless

Slow burn 2 · Even-paced 4 · Relentless 2

Casual

Demand · Attention

casualfull focus

Casual 5 · Engaged 3 · Full focus 0

Easy watch

Demand · Emotional cost

easyheavy

Easy watch 8 · Affecting 0 · Heavy 0

Resolved

Demand · Resolution

resolvedambiguous

Resolved 8 · Open-ended 0 · Ambiguous 0

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Thrilling

Joyful

Tense

Contemplative

Triumphant

Other

How their films linger

Fun4 Rousing4 Feel-good3 Hopeful2 Wistful2

How their films end

Happy7
Bittersweet1

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Katsuya Watanabe's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 1 of their 9 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Shout! TV1 title, show their title on Shout! TV

Subscription and free streaming for Katsuya Watanabe's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted.

Filmography

65 credits, 9 with a MovieCove page.

PROJECT R.E.D. (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)
Show 3 episodes · Director
No. 1 Sentai Gozyuger (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)
Show 9 episodes · Director
Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger 20th: Fireball Booster (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)
Director
Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)
Show 10 episodes · Director
Kamen Rider Gotchard (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)
Show 7 episodes · Director
Ninpu Sentai Hurricaneger Degozaru! Shushuuto 20th Anniversary (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)
Director · Cinematographer
Avataro Sentai Donbrothers vs. Zenkaiger(2023)
Director
Midcredits score: 52nd percentile of all films
Avataro Sentai Donbrothers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)
Show 9 episodes · Director
Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)
Show 7 episodes · Director
Kishiryu Sentai Ryusoulger Special Chapter: Memory of Soulmates (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)
Thanks
Mashin Sentai Kiramager (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)
Show 11 episodes · Director
Kishiryu Sentai Ryusoulger VS Lupinranger VS Patranger (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)
Director
Kishiryu Sentai Ryusoulger (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)
Show 7 episodes · Director
Engine Sentai Go-Onger: 10 Years Grand Prix (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)
Director
Kaitou Sentai Lupinranger vs. Keisatsu Sentai Patranger (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)
Show 10 episodes · Director
Saki Achiga-hen episode of side-A(2018)
Producer
Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)
The Forest of Wool and Steel(2018)
Producer
Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films
Kamen Rider Ghost (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)
Show 11 episodes · Director
Shuriken Sentai Ninninger (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)
Show 10 episodes · Director
Ressha Sentai ToQger vs. Kyoryuger: The Movie(2015)
Director
Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all films
Ressha Sentai ToQger (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)
Show 12 episodes · Director
Ninpuu Sentai Hurricaneger: 10 YEARS AFTER (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)
Director
Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)
Show 8 episodes · Director
Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)
Show 11 episodes · Director
Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger: The Movie - The Flying Ghost Ship (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)
Director
Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)
Show 9 episodes · Director
Tensou Sentai Goseiger: Epic on The Movie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)
Director
Tensou Sentai Goseiger (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)
Show 9 episodes · Director
Samurai Sentai Shinkenger: The Light Samurai's Surprise Transformation (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)
Director
Samurai Sentai Shinkenger (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)
Show 8 episodes · Director
Engine Sentai Go-Onger (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)
Show 14 episodes · Director
Super Ninja Squad Inazuma!! SPARK (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)
Director
GoGo Sentai Boukenger vs. Super Sentai(2007)
Director
Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)
Juken Sentai Gekiranger (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)
Show 8 episodes · Director
Cho Ninja Tai Inazuma (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)
Director
Mahou Sentai Magiranger vs. Dekaranger(2006)
Director
Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films
GoGo Sentai Boukenger (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)
Show 6 episodes · Director
Mahou Sentai Magiranger: Revealed! The Gold Grip Phone's Super Magic (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)
Director
Mahou Sentai Magiranger (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)
Show 49 episodes · Director · Series Director
Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger THE MOVIE: Full Blast Action (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)
Director
Bakuryuu Sentai Abaranger vs. Hurricaneger(2004)
Director
Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)
Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)
Show 9 episodes · Director
Kamen Rider Blade: Missing Ace(2004)
Director
Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films
Bakuryu Sentai Abaranger (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)
Show 10 episodes · Director
Ninpuu Sentai Hurricaneger Shushuuto: The Movie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)
Director
Ninpuu Sentai Hurricaneger (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)
Show 15 episodes · Director
Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)
Show 10 episodes · Director
Kamen Rider Agito (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)
Show 2 episodes · Director
Kamen Rider Kuuga: Good Job (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)
Director
Kamen Rider Kuuga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)
Show 15 episodes · Director
Kyukyu Sentai GoGoFive: Five Lessons of Rescue Spirits (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)
Director
Kyuukyuu Sentai GoGoFive: Sudden Shock! A New Warrior! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)
Director
Kyuukyuu Sentai GoGoFive (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)
Show 12 episodes · Director
Tetsuwan Tantei Robotack (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)
Show 12 episodes · Director
B-Robo Kabutack (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)
Show 10 episodes · Director
B-Robo Kabutack: The Epic Christmas Battle!! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)
Director · Cinematographer
Gekisou Sentai Carranger (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)
Show 17 episodes · Director
Juukou B-Fighter (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)
Show 7 episodes · Director
Kamen Rider World (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)
Director
Super Sentai World (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)
Director
Toei Heroes Great Gathering (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)
Director
Ninja Sentai Kakuranger (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)
Show 14 episodes · Director
Gosei Sentai Dairanger (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)
Show 10 episodes · Director
Super Sentai Zyuranger (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)
Show 5 episodes · Director
Kamen Rider(1971)
Show 37 episodes · Director
Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all shows

Career shape

A full career of 62 titles from 1971 to 2026.

Biggest box office

The Forest of Wool and Steel (2018)

$3.6M worldwide

By role

only this rolewith another role

Directing61 of 62 · 69^thCinematography2 of 62Other crew2 of 62

62 titles, 3 with more than one role — directing and cinematography overlap on 2 of them.

By decade

1970s1 · crew1990s14 · crew2000s21 · crew2010s14 · crew2020s12 · crew

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored.

How do Katsuya Watanabe's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 63^rd percentile, the median of all 8; across their 8 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 67^th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

67^thpercentile

Typical film, the median of 8

Approval · how many liked their films

57^thpercentile

Typical film, the median of 8

Reach · how many have seen their films

32^ndpercentile

Typical film, the median of 8

Midcredits score across 9 titles, by percentile

75^th and up2
50^th to 74^th5
25^th to 49^th2

Shape of the crowd

6 of their 9 titles are Mixed.

Cult Classic3
Mixed6

Most divisive · director

Avataro Sentai Donbrothers vs. Zenkaiger (2023)

87^th percentile spread · 30% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · director

Ressha Sentai ToQger vs. Kyoryuger: The Movie (2015)

Midcredits 78^th · 62% liked

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Katsuya Watanabe work with?

People who share at least 2 of Katsuya Watanabe's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Toshiki Inoue shares the most, 2.

Katsuya Watanabe

What are Katsuya Watanabe's films like?

Genres

Themes

What they feel like to watch

Moods and endings

Where can I watch Katsuya Watanabe's films?

Filmography

Career shape

By role

By decade

How do Katsuya Watanabe's films land?

Shape of the crowd

Who does Katsuya Watanabe work with?

Writers

Actors

Composers