| Mitsuru Hongo | |
| Native Name: | 本郷 みつる |
| Birth Date: | 12 October 1959 |
| Birth Place: | Tokyo, Japan |
| Other Names: | |
| Occupation: | Animation director |
| Years Active: | 1981–present |
| Known For: | Crayon Shin-chan Chimpui |
is a Japanese anime director of television and film.
Hongo originally worked at Ajiado as an animator but moved to Shin-Ei Animation where he directed Crayon Shin-chan. He left in 1996 and went on to direct Immortal Grand Prix, Outlaw Star, Reideen, Shamanic Princess, and The Candidate for Goddess. He also directed and wrote the screenplay for the feature film .
Hongo is a native of Tokyo but grew up in Niigata Prefecture.