Shu Yamaguchi
Shu Yamaguchi (山口 修, Yamaguchi Shū) is a Japanese designer and art director. He participated in the design work of the Ultraman Series in the 1970s and served as the art director for Ultraman 80.
Yamaguchi began his career in early 1967 as an art assistant for Tsuburaya Productions' Ultraseven. He later contributed to the art direction of numerous tokusatsu shows and historical dramas.
By the late 1970s, he had risen to the position of art director at Tsuburaya Productions, including serving as the art director for Dinosaur Great War Izenborg. In 1980, he oversaw the overall art design for Ultraman 80, which encompassed character designs, monster creations, and special effects art production.
After leaving Tsuburaya Productions, Yamaguchi focused primarily on the film industry. Since the 21st century, he has participated in interviews and events related to the Ultraman series.
Acting
Crew
TV
Ultraseven
Art Department Assistant
1967
TV
SSSS.GRIDMAN
Character Designer
2018
Movie
Summer Vacation 1999
Art Direction
1988
TV
Ultraman 80
Art Direction
1980
Movie
Ultraman Story
Character Designer
1984
TV
Dinosaur War Izenborg
Art Direction
1977
TV
Operation: Mystery
Art Department Assistant
1968
Movie
Ultraman vs. Kamen Rider
Character Designer
1993
TV
Dinosaur Expedition Born Free
Art Direction
1976