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'.
Acting
Movie
Tokyo Gore Police
2008
Movie
Extremity
as Cameraman
2018
Movie
RoboGeisha
as Yakuza's Boss
2009
Movie
Mutant Girls Squad
as Exploding Head Soldier
2010
Movie
Karate-Robo Zaborgar
as Sensei
2011
Movie
Yakuza Weapon
2011
Movie
Meatball Machine : Dissection
as Himself
2024
Movie
The Evolution of Horror Cinema Worldwide
as Horror Film Expert
2025
Movie
Speakerman: The Boo
2004
Movie
The Wizard
2024
Movie
Making F.R.I.E.N.D.s: Behind-the scenes of 'Jellyfish Eyes'
2015
Crew
Movie
The ABCs of Death
Director
2013
Movie
Love Exposure
Special Effects Makeup Artist
2008
Movie
Tag
Special Effects
2015
Movie
Tokyo Gore Police
Screenplay
2008
Movie
The Machine Girl
Special Effects Makeup Artist
2008
Movie
Noriko's Dinner Table
Prosthetics
2005
Movie
Exte: Hair Extensions
Special Effects Makeup Artist
2007
Movie
Vampire Girl vs. Frankenstein Girl
Director
2009
Movie
Meatball Machine
Special Effects Supervisor
2006
Movie
Dead Sushi
Creature Design
2012
Movie
RoboGeisha
Special Effects Supervisor
2009
Movie
Mutant Girls Squad
Director
2010