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Yoshihiro Nishimura
Born
1 April 1969
Died
25 May 2026
Place
Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan
Directing

Yoshihiro Nishimura

Yoshihiro Nishimura (1 April 1969 — 25 May 2026) was a Japanese film director, special effects and makeup effects artist, and a screenwriter who has worked predominantly in the horror genre. Nishimura has been described as 'a legendary director and effects artist' and 'the Tom Savini of Japan' with 'talent to burn'. He has been credited with establishing a new type of visual film presentation, the 'gore effect'.

As director

Tokyo Evil Hotel

Tokyo Evil Hotel

2025 · Director
Samurai Ninja Onimanji

Samurai Ninja Onimanji

2023 · Director
Holy Mother

Holy Mother

2022 · Director
Freedom in My Hands

Freedom in My Hands

2022 · Director
Tokyo Dragon Chef

Tokyo Dragon Chef

2020 · Director
Go Home

Go Home

2020 · Director
Unfinished

Unfinished

2019 · Director
Welcome to Japan

Welcome to Japan

2019 · Director
Yellow Road

Yellow Road

2018 · Director
Meatball Machine Kodoku

Meatball Machine Kodoku

2017 · Director
Tetsudon: the kaiju dream match

Tetsudon: the kaiju dream match

2017 · Director
Tetsudon: Fool Wars -Battlefront Japan-

Tetsudon: Fool Wars -Battlefront Japan-

2016 · Director
The Ninja War of Torakage

The Ninja War of Torakage

2015 · Director
The ABCs of Death

The ABCs of Death

2013 · Director
The Profane Exhibit

The Profane Exhibit

2013 · Director
Zombie TV

Zombie TV

2013 · Director
Gekijō-ban: Harapeko Yamagami-kun

Gekijō-ban: Harapeko Yamagami-kun

2012 · Director
Mutant Girls Squad

Mutant Girls Squad

2010 · Director
Helldriver

Helldriver

2010 · Director
Vampire Girl vs. Frankenstein Girl

Vampire Girl vs. Frankenstein Girl

2009 · Director
63 Minutes Later

63 Minutes Later

2009 · Director
Tokyo Gore Police

Tokyo Gore Police

2008 · Director
Meatball Machine: Reject of Death

Meatball Machine: Reject of Death

2007 · Director
Speakerman: The Boo

Speakerman: The Boo

2004 · Director
Anatomia Extinction

Anatomia Extinction

1995 · Director

Paradox

1984 · Director
Geisha War

Geisha War

Director

As actor

The Evolution of Horror Cinema Worldwide

The Evolution of Horror Cinema Worldwide

2025 · Horror Film Expert
The Wizard

The Wizard

2024
Meatball Machine : Dissection

Meatball Machine : Dissection

2024 · Himself
Extremity

Extremity

2018 · Cameraman

Making F.R.I.E.N.D.s: Behind-the scenes of 'Jellyfish Eyes'

2015
Yakuza Weapon

Yakuza Weapon

2011
Karate-Robo Zaborgar

Karate-Robo Zaborgar

2011 · Sensei
Mutant Girls Squad

Mutant Girls Squad

2010 · Exploding Head Soldier
RoboGeisha

RoboGeisha

2009 · Yakuza's Boss
Tokyo Gore Police

Tokyo Gore Police

2008
Speakerman: The Boo

Speakerman: The Boo

2004