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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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Shin Ultraman

Shinji Higuchi was 56 in Shin Ultraman as 'Storyboard Artist, Director of Photography, Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 13 2022

Ribbon

Shinji Higuchi was 56 in Ribbon as 'Special Effects'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 25 2022

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'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 31 2020

Shin Godzilla

Shinji Higuchi was 50 in Shin Godzilla as 'Storyboard, Visual Effects Director, Director, Visual Effects Technical Director, Visual Effects'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 29 2016

Attack on Titan II: End of the World

Shinji Higuchi was 49 in Attack on Titan II: End of the World as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 01 2015

Attack on Titan

Shinji Higuchi was 49 in Attack on Titan as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 01 2015

Peaceful Times (F02) Petit Film

Shinji Higuchi was 48 in Peaceful Times (F02) Petit Film as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 23 2013

Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo

Shinji Higuchi was 47 in Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo as 'Storyboard Artist'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 17 2012

The Floating Castle

Shinji Higuchi was 47 in The Floating Castle as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 02 2012

Giant God Warrior Appears in Tokyo

Shinji Higuchi was 46 in Giant God Warrior Appears in Tokyo as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 10 2012

Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance

Shinji Higuchi was 43 in Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance as 'Storyboard Artist, Co-Writer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 26 2009

Geharha: The Dark and Long-Haired Monster

Shinji Higuchi was 43 in Geharha: The Dark and Long-Haired Monster as 'Executive Producer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Feb 24 2009

The Last Princess

Shinji Higuchi was 42 in The Last Princess as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 10 2008

Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone

Shinji Higuchi was 41 in Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone as 'Storyboard Artist'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 01 2007

Gunbuster: The Movie

Shinji Higuchi was 41 in Gunbuster: The Movie as 'Storyboard Artist'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 01 2006

Japan Sinks

Shinji Higuchi was 40 in Japan Sinks as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 15 2006

Lorelei: The Witch of the Pacific Ocean

Shinji Higuchi was 39 in Lorelei: The Witch of the Pacific Ocean as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 05 2005

Top wo Nerae 2! Diebuster

Shinji Higuchi was 39 in Top wo Nerae 2! Diebuster as 'Storyboard'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 03 2004

Pokémon: Jirachi - Wish Maker

Shinji Higuchi was 37 in Pokémon: Jirachi - Wish Maker as 'Other'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 19 2003

MiniMoni The Movie: The Great Cake Adventure!

Shinji Higuchi was 37 in MiniMoni The Movie: The Great Cake Adventure! as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 14 2002

Vandread Turbulence

Shinji Higuchi was 37 in Vandread Turbulence as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 25 2002

Vandread Integral

Shinji Higuchi was 36 in Vandread Integral as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 21 2001

The Princess Blade

Shinji Higuchi was 36 in The Princess Blade as 'Visual Effects'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 15 2001

Pistol Opera

Shinji Higuchi was 36 in Pistol Opera as 'Special Effects'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 27 2001

Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris

Shinji Higuchi was 33 in Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris as 'Visual Effects Director, Creature Design'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 06 1999

Evangelion: Death (True)²

Shinji Higuchi was 32 in Evangelion: Death (True)² as 'Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 07 1998

Revival of Evangelion

Shinji Higuchi was 32 in Revival of Evangelion as 'Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 07 1998

Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion

Shinji Higuchi was 31 in Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion as 'Storyboard Artist'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 19 1997

Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth

Shinji Higuchi was 31 in Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth as 'Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 15 1997

Space Ship Remnant 6

Shinji Higuchi was 30 in Space Ship Remnant 6 as 'Visual Effects Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 17 1996

Gamera 2: Attack of Legion

Shinji Higuchi was 30 in Gamera 2: Attack of Legion as 'Visual Effects Director, Creature Design'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 12 1996

Gamera: Guardian of the Universe

Shinji Higuchi was 29 in Gamera: Guardian of the Universe as 'Special Effects'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 11 1995

Future Memories: Last Christmas

Shinji Higuchi was 26 in Future Memories: Last Christmas as 'Visual Effects Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 29 1992

Otaku no Video

Shinji Higuchi was 26 in Otaku no Video as 'Storyboard'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 27 1991

Mikadroid: Robokill Beneath Disco Club Layla

Shinji Higuchi was 25 in Mikadroid: Robokill Beneath Disco Club Layla as 'Special Effects'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 10 1991

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'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 21 1991

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'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 21 1991

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'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 21 1991

Ultra Q The Movie: Legend of the Stars

Shinji Higuchi was 24 in Ultra Q The Movie: Legend of the Stars as 'Storyboard'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 14 1990

The Men Who Made Ultraman

Shinji Higuchi was 23 in The Men Who Made Ultraman as 'Special Effects'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 21 1989

Dragon Quest Fantasia Video

Shinji Higuchi was 23 in Dragon Quest Fantasia Video as 'Special Effects'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 21 1988

Royal Space Force - The Wings Of Honneamise

Shinji Higuchi was 21 in Royal Space Force - The Wings Of Honneamise as 'Assistant Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 14 1987

Orochi Strikes Again

Shinji Higuchi was 19 in Orochi Strikes Again as 'Visual Effects, Special Effects'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 03 1985

Godzilla 1985

Shinji Higuchi was 19 in Godzilla 1985 as 'Special Effects'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 26 1985

The Return of Godzilla

Shinji Higuchi was 19 in The Return of Godzilla as 'Special Effects'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 15 1984

Bullet Train Explosion

Shinji Higuchi will be 59+ in Bullet Train Explosion as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Unreleased

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Kamen Rider Black Sun

Shinji Higuchi was 57+ in Kamen Rider Black Sun as 'Concept Artist'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 28 2022

Shin Ultra Fight

Shinji Higuchi was 56+ in Shin Ultra Fight as 'Director, Series Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, May 14 2022

DRAGON PILOT: Hisone and Masotan

Shinji Higuchi was 52+ in DRAGON PILOT: Hisone and Masotan as 'Series Director, Original Story, Storyboard Artist'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 13 2018

Attack on Titan: Counter Rockets

Shinji Higuchi was 49+ in Attack on Titan: Counter Rockets as 'Series Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Aug 15 2015

Kill la Kill

Shinji Higuchi was 48+ in Kill la Kill as 'Storyboard Artist'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 04 2013

Attack on Titan

Shinji Higuchi was 47+ in Attack on Titan as 'Storyboard Artist'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 07 2013

Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt

Shinji Higuchi was 45+ in Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt as 'Storyboard Artist'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 02 2010

Monster Magnitude: 9

Shinji Higuchi was 44+ in Monster Magnitude: 9 as 'Series Director, Director, Writer, Executive Producer'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 07 2010

FLCL

Shinji Higuchi was 34+ in FLCL as 'Mechanical Designer'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 26 2000

Neon Genesis Evangelion

Shinji Higuchi was 30+ in Neon Genesis Evangelion as 'Writer, Storyboard Artist'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 04 1995

Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water

Shinji Higuchi was 24+ in Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water as 'Storyboard Artist'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 13 1990

Gunbuster

Shinji Higuchi was 23+ in Gunbuster as 'Storyboard Artist'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 07 1988