| Akira Watanabe | |
|---|---|
&sq=Envato&lang=en&file=File:Akira_Watanabe_Tokyo_Racecourse_2022.jpg) Watanabe in 2022 | |
| Native name | 渡辺明 |
| Born | April 23, 1984 |
| Hometown | Katsushika |
| Career | |
| Achieved professional status | April 1, 2000 (aged 15) |
| Badge Number | 235 |
| Rank | 9-dan |
| Teacher | Kazuharu Shoshi (7-dan) |
| Lifetime titles | |
| Major titles won | 31 |
| Tournaments won | 11 |
| Meijin class | A |
| Ryūō class | 1 |
| Websites | |
| JSA profile page | |
| Official website | |
Akira Watanabe (渡辺 明, Watanabe Akira, born April 23, 1984) is a Japanese professional shogi player ranked 9-dan. He is a former holder of the Meijin, Kisei, Ōshō, Ōza, Kiō and Ryūō titles. He is also a Lifetime Kiō and a Lifetime Ryūō title holder.