Yoshihiro Nishimura
Directing
April 1, 1969
Died May 25, 2026 (57 years old)
Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan
10
Acting Credits
32
Directed
Biography
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'.
Known For
Filmography
The Wizard
2024
Meatball Machine : Dissection
2024
as Himself
10
Extremity
2018
as Cameraman
5.2
Making F.R.I.E.N.D.s: Behind-the scenes of 'Jellyfish Eyes'
2015
Yakuza Weapon
2011
4.3
Karate-Robo Zaborgar
2011
as Sensei
5.9
Mutant Girls Squad
2010
as Exploding Head Soldier
5.5
RoboGeisha
2009
as Yakuza's Boss
5.4
Tokyo Gore Police
2008
6
Speakerman: The Boo
2004
as Fire Brigade Member