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Shinji Higuchi

Bio: 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
Born: Wed, Sep 22 1965
Birthplace: Tokyo, Japan
Shinji Higuchi is 59 years old
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Poster of Shin Godzilla: ORTHOchromatic
Shin Godzilla: ORTHOchromatic
Shinji Higuchi was
58 in Shin Godzilla: ORTHOchromatic
as 'Director'.
Fri, Oct 27 2023
Poster of Shin Ultraman
Shin Ultraman
Shinji Higuchi was
56 in Shin Ultraman
as 'Storyboard Artist, Director of Photography, Director'.
Fri, May 13 2022
Poster of Ribbon
Ribbon
Shinji Higuchi was
56 in Ribbon
as 'Special Effects'.
Fri, Feb 25 2022
Poster of The 12 Day Tale of the Monster that Died in 8
The 12 Day Tale of the Monster that Died in 8
Shinji Higuchi was
54 in The 12 Day Tale of the Monster that Died in 8
as 'Story'.
Fri, Jul 31 2020
Poster of Shin Godzilla
Shin Godzilla
Shinji Higuchi was
50 in Shin Godzilla
as 'Storyboard, Visual Effects Director, Director, Visual Effects Technical Director, Visual Effects'.
Fri, Jul 29 2016
Poster of Attack on Titan II: End of the World
Attack on Titan II: End of the World
Shinji Higuchi was
49 in Attack on Titan II: End of the World
as 'Director'.
Tue, Sep 01 2015
Poster of Attack on Titan
Attack on Titan
Shinji Higuchi was
49 in Attack on Titan
as 'Director'.
Sat, Aug 01 2015
Poster of Peaceful Times (F02) Petit Film
Peaceful Times (F02) Petit Film
Shinji Higuchi was
48 in Peaceful Times (F02) Petit Film
as 'Director'.
Sat, Nov 23 2013
Poster of Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo
Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo
Shinji Higuchi was
47 in Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo
as 'Storyboard Artist'.
Sat, Nov 17 2012
Poster of The Floating Castle
The Floating Castle
Shinji Higuchi was
47 in The Floating Castle
as 'Director'.
Fri, Nov 02 2012
Poster of Giant God Warrior Appears in Tokyo
Giant God Warrior Appears in Tokyo
Shinji Higuchi was
46 in Giant God Warrior Appears in Tokyo
as 'Director'.
Tue, Jul 10 2012
Poster of Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
Shinji Higuchi was
43 in Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
as 'Storyboard Artist, Co-Writer'.
Fri, Jun 26 2009
Poster of Geharha: The Dark and Long-Haired Monster
Geharha: The Dark and Long-Haired Monster
Shinji Higuchi was
43 in Geharha: The Dark and Long-Haired Monster
as 'Executive Producer'.
Tue, Feb 24 2009
Poster of The Last Princess
The Last Princess
Shinji Higuchi was
42 in The Last Princess
as 'Director'.
Sat, May 10 2008
Poster of Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone
Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone
Shinji Higuchi was
41 in Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone
as 'Storyboard Artist'.
Sat, Sep 01 2007
Poster of Gunbuster: The Movie
Gunbuster: The Movie
Shinji Higuchi was
41 in Gunbuster: The Movie
as 'Storyboard Artist'.
Sun, Oct 01 2006
Poster of Japan Sinks
Japan Sinks
Shinji Higuchi was
40 in Japan Sinks
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jul 15 2006
Poster of Lorelei: The Witch of the Pacific Ocean
Lorelei: The Witch of the Pacific Ocean
Shinji Higuchi was
39 in Lorelei: The Witch of the Pacific Ocean
as 'Director'.
Sat, Mar 05 2005
Poster of Top wo Nerae 2! Diebuster
Top wo Nerae 2! Diebuster
Shinji Higuchi was
39 in Top wo Nerae 2! Diebuster
as 'Storyboard'.
Sun, Oct 03 2004
Poster of Pokémon: Jirachi - Wish Maker
Pokémon: Jirachi - Wish Maker
Shinji Higuchi was
37 in Pokémon: Jirachi - Wish Maker
as 'Other'.
Sat, Jul 19 2003
Poster of MiniMoni The Movie: The Great Cake Adventure!
MiniMoni The Movie: The Great Cake Adventure!
Shinji Higuchi was
37 in MiniMoni The Movie: The Great Cake Adventure!
as 'Director'.
Sat, Dec 14 2002
Poster of Vandread Turbulence
Vandread Turbulence
Shinji Higuchi was
37 in Vandread Turbulence
as 'Director'.
Fri, Oct 25 2002
Poster of Vandread Integral
Vandread Integral
Shinji Higuchi was
36 in Vandread Integral
as 'Director'.
Fri, Dec 21 2001
Poster of The Princess Blade
The Princess Blade
Shinji Higuchi was
36 in The Princess Blade
as 'Visual Effects'.
Sat, Dec 15 2001
Poster of Pistol Opera
Pistol Opera
Shinji Higuchi was
36 in Pistol Opera
as 'Special Effects'.
Sat, Oct 27 2001
Poster of Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris
Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris
Shinji Higuchi was
33 in Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris
as 'Visual Effects Director, Creature Design'.
Sat, Mar 06 1999
Poster of Evangelion: Death (True)²
Evangelion: Death (True)²
Shinji Higuchi was
32 in Evangelion: Death (True)²
as 'Screenplay'.
Sat, Mar 07 1998
Poster of Revival of Evangelion
Revival of Evangelion
Shinji Higuchi was
32 in Revival of Evangelion
as 'Screenplay'.
Sat, Mar 07 1998
Poster of Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
Shinji Higuchi was
31 in Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
as 'Storyboard Artist'.
Sat, Jul 19 1997
Poster of Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth
Shinji Higuchi was
31 in Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth
as 'Screenplay'.
Sat, Mar 15 1997
Poster of Space Ship Remnant 6
Space Ship Remnant 6
Shinji Higuchi was
30 in Space Ship Remnant 6
as 'Visual Effects Director'.
Sat, Aug 17 1996
Poster of Gamera 2: Attack of Legion
Gamera 2: Attack of Legion
Shinji Higuchi was
30 in Gamera 2: Attack of Legion
as 'Visual Effects Director, Creature Design'.
Fri, Jul 12 1996
Poster of Gamera: Guardian of the Universe
Gamera: Guardian of the Universe
Shinji Higuchi was
29 in Gamera: Guardian of the Universe
as 'Special Effects'.
Sat, Mar 11 1995
Poster of Future Memories: Last Christmas
Future Memories: Last Christmas
Shinji Higuchi was
26 in Future Memories: Last Christmas
as 'Visual Effects Director'.
Sat, Aug 29 1992
Poster of Otaku no Video
Otaku no Video
Shinji Higuchi was
26 in Otaku no Video
as 'Storyboard'.
Fri, Sep 27 1991
Poster of Mikadroid: Robokill Beneath Disco Club Layla
Mikadroid: Robokill Beneath Disco Club Layla
Shinji Higuchi was
25 in Mikadroid: Robokill Beneath Disco Club Layla
as 'Special Effects'.
Wed, Jul 10 1991
Poster of Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story II
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story II
Shinji Higuchi was
25 in Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story II
as 'Director'.
Fri, Jun 21 1991
Poster of Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story III
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story III
Shinji Higuchi was
25 in Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story III
as 'Director'.
Fri, Jun 21 1991
Poster of Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story I
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story I
Shinji Higuchi was
25 in Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story I
as 'Director'.
Fri, Jun 21 1991
Poster of Ultra Q The Movie: Legend of the Stars
Ultra Q The Movie: Legend of the Stars
Shinji Higuchi was
24 in Ultra Q The Movie: Legend of the Stars
as 'Storyboard'.
Sat, Apr 14 1990
Poster of The Men Who Made Ultraman
The Men Who Made Ultraman
Shinji Higuchi was
23 in The Men Who Made Ultraman
as 'Special Effects'.
Tue, Mar 21 1989
Poster of Dragon Quest Fantasia Video
Dragon Quest Fantasia Video
Shinji Higuchi was
23 in Dragon Quest Fantasia Video
as 'Special Effects'.
Wed, Dec 21 1988
Poster of Royal Space Force - The Wings Of Honneamise
Royal Space Force - The Wings Of Honneamise
Shinji Higuchi was
21 in Royal Space Force - The Wings Of Honneamise
as 'Assistant Director'.
Sat, Mar 14 1987
Poster of Orochi Strikes Again
Orochi Strikes Again
Shinji Higuchi was
19 in Orochi Strikes Again
as 'Visual Effects, Special Effects'.
Tue, Sep 03 1985
Poster of Godzilla 1985
Godzilla 1985
Shinji Higuchi was
19 in Godzilla 1985
as 'Special Effects'.
Fri, Aug 23 1985
Poster of The Return of Godzilla
The Return of Godzilla
Shinji Higuchi was
19 in The Return of Godzilla
as 'Special Effects'.
Sat, Dec 15 1984
Poster of The Bullet Train
The Bullet Train
Shinji Higuchi will be
59+ in The Bullet Train
as 'Director'.
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TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Kamen Rider Black Sun
Kamen Rider Black Sun
Shinji Higuchi was
57+ in Kamen Rider Black Sun
as 'Concept Artist'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 28 2022
Poster of Shin Ultra Fight
Shin Ultra Fight
Shinji Higuchi was
56+ in Shin Ultra Fight
as 'Director, Series Director'.
First Air Date
Sat, May 14 2022
Poster of DRAGON PILOT: Hisone and Masotan
DRAGON PILOT: Hisone and Masotan
Shinji Higuchi was
52+ in DRAGON PILOT: Hisone and Masotan
as 'Series Director, Original Story, Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 13 2018
Poster of Attack on Titan: Counter Rockets
Attack on Titan: Counter Rockets
Shinji Higuchi was
49+ in Attack on Titan: Counter Rockets
as 'Series Director'.
First Air Date
Sat, Aug 15 2015
Poster of Kill la Kill
Kill la Kill
Shinji Higuchi was
48+ in Kill la Kill
as 'Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 04 2013
Poster of Attack on Titan
Attack on Titan
Shinji Higuchi was
47+ in Attack on Titan
as 'Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 07 2013
Poster of Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt
Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt
Shinji Higuchi was
45+ in Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt
as 'Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 02 2010
Poster of Monster Magnitude: 9
Monster Magnitude: 9
Shinji Higuchi was
44+ in Monster Magnitude: 9
as 'Series Director, Director, Writer, Executive Producer'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jul 07 2010
Poster of FLCL
FLCL
Shinji Higuchi was
34+ in FLCL
as 'Mechanical Designer'.
First Air Date
Wed, Apr 26 2000
Poster of Neon Genesis Evangelion
Neon Genesis Evangelion
Shinji Higuchi was
30+ in Neon Genesis Evangelion
as 'Writer, Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 04 1995
Poster of Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water
Shinji Higuchi was
24+ in Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water
as 'Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 13 1990
Poster of Gunbuster
Gunbuster
Shinji Higuchi was
23+ in Gunbuster
as 'Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 07 1988