Akira Watanabe
Akira Watanabe may refer to:
- Akira Watanabe (motorcyclist), 1978 motocross world champion
- Akira Watanabe (Scouting), Scout Association of Japan National President from 1974 to 2003
- Akira Watanabe (shogi player), professional shogi player
- Akira Watanabe, director of the 1987 anime Zillion (anime)
- Akira Watanabe, 1960s film art director for Japan Special Effects Co, on works such as The Green Slime