Shinji Higuchi
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Shinji Higuchi is a movie director, storyboard artist and SFX specialist. He is one of the top special effects wizards in Japan, often working in animation. Higuchi is one of the original founders of Gainax, along with Hideaki Anno, Yoshiyuki Sadamoto and Takami Akai. Higuchi gain recognition for his special effects work in Shusuke Kaneko's Gamera trilogy and is a frequent collaborator with Hideaki Anno on both anime and tokusatsu projects.
Known for
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Shin Godzilla (2016)
Director
Attack on Titan (2015)
Director
Bullet Train Explosion (2025)
Director
Attack on Titan II: End of the World (2015)
Director
Shin Ultraman (2022)
Director
Lorelei: The Witch of the Pacific Ocean (2005)
Director
Vandread Integral (2001)
Director
Untitled Shin Godzilla Sequel (—)
Director
Japan Sinks (2006)
Director
The Last Princess (2008)
Director
Vandread Turbulence (2002)
Director
The Floating Castle (2012)
Director
Thunderbirds 55/GOGO (2022)
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Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story II (1991)
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Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story I (1991)
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Giant God Warrior Appears in Tokyo (2012)
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Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story III (1991)
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Peaceful Times (F02) Petit Film (2013)
Director
Minimoni The Movie: The Great Cake Adventure! (2002)
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