Yoshihiro Watanabe will be a guest at Otakon 2026. He is the producer behind “Leviathan” and associate producer on “BEASTARS” and “Trigun
Stargaze.”

Watanabe is a producer at Studio Orange, and currently working on “Trigun Stampede” as its business producer. He was born in Japen and grew up in Los Angeles. After graduating from college, he joined the U.S. branch of the animation studio Madhouse.

Throughout his early years in anime industry, under legendary Masao Maruyama’s mentorship, Watanabe gained unique international production experience ranging from live-action to international collaboration projects. His career involves a range of shows and roles: “BEASTARS” (2021, Orange, Business Producer), “GodzillaS.P” (2021, Orange, Business Producer), “League of Legend: New Journey Short” (2019, P.A.Works, Creative Producer), “Eccentric Family 2” (2017, P.A.Works, Business Producer).

Watanabe is currently with Studio Orange and producing a range of future shows, including “BEASTARS Final Season, Part 2”, “Trigun Stargaze,” and “Leviathan.”

Otakon will be held from July 31 to August 2 in the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.