Shinji Higuchi
Directing
Biography
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. Higuchi is one of the original founders of Gainax, along with Hideaki Anno, Yoshiyuki Sadamoto and Takami Akai. Higuchi gain recognition for his special effects work in Shusuke Kaneko's Gamera trilogy and is a frequent collaborator with Hideaki Anno on both anime and tokusatsu projects.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Shinji Higuchi
Filmography
Acting (18)
2026
THE ORIGIN OF ULTRAMANas Self
2024
Ishiro Honda: Memoirs of a Film Directoras Himself
7.5
2024
8.2
7.5
2023
Kyrieas Takashi Shiomi
7.6
2022
Taroman Historiaas Self
8.4
2019
The Dawn of Kaiju Eigaas Self - SFX Director
8.7
2013
7.0
2010
Death Kappaas Reporter
4.6
2006
Tachigui: The Amazing Lives of the Fast Food Griftersas Beefbowl Ushigoro (voice)
6.5
2004
Kibakichias Shinnosuke Higuchi
5.9
2003
Mike Yokohama: A Forest with No Nameas No. 19
5.5
2001
All About Lily Chou-Chouas Otaku
7.5
1999
6.0
7.0
Production & Directing (65)
2026
EVANGELION 30th Anniversary Special ScreeningProduction Supervisor
8.0
2025
Bullet Train ExplosionDirector
6.8
2022
Shin UltramanStoryboard Artist
7.5
2022
Shin UltramanDirector
7.5
2022
RibbonSpecial Effects
7.3
2022
Thunderbirds 55/GOGODirector
2022
Thunderbirds 55/GOGOEditor
2022
Thunderbirds 55/GOGOWriter
5.6
2020
The 12 Day Tale of the Monster that Died in 8Original Concept
5.6
2016
Shin GodzillaStoryboard
7.2
2016
Shin GodzillaVisual Effects Director
7.2
2016
Shin GodzillaDirector
7.2
2016
Shin GodzillaVisual Effects Technical Director
7.2
2016
Shin GodzillaVisual Effects
7.2
2015
6.3
2015
Attack on TitanDirector
6.1
2014
Space Battleship Yamato 2199: Odyssey of the Celestial ArkStoryboard Artist
7.1
2013
Peaceful Times (F02) Petit FilmDirector
2012
Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) RedoStoryboard Artist
7.2
2012
The Floating CastleDirector
7.3
2012
6.6
2011
Towa no Quon 3: The Complicity of DreamsStoryboard Artist
6.8
2009
Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) AdvanceStoryboard Artist
7.8
2009
Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) AdvanceAssistant Script
7.8
2009
Geharha: The Dark and Long-Haired MonsterExecutive Producer
7.5
2008
The Last PrincessDirector
5.9
2007
Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) AloneStoryboard Artist
7.6
2006
Gunbuster: The MovieStoryboard Artist
7.2
2006
Japan SinksDirector
5.6
2005
6.3
2003
6.6
2002
2002
Vandread TurbulenceDirector
7.8
2001
Vandread IntegralDirector
7.8
2001
The Princess BladeVisual Effects Director
5.6
2001
Pistol OperaSpecial Effects
6.1
1999
Gamera 3: Revenge of IrisVisual Effects Director
7.4
1999
Gamera 3: Revenge of IrisCreature Design
7.4
1998
EVANGELION: DEATH (TRUE)²Screenplay
6.8
1998
Revival of EvangelionScreenplay
7.7
1997
Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of EvangelionStoryboard Artist
8.3
1997
7.4
1996
Space Ship Remnant 6Visual Effects Director
10.0
1996
Gamera 2: Advent of LegionVisual Effects Director
7.4
1996
Gamera 2: Advent of LegionCreature Design
7.4
1995
Gamera: The Guardian of the UniverseSpecial Effects
7.4
1993
The Man Who Wanted to Be UltramanStoryboard Artist
1992
The CatSpecial Effects Assistant
6.6
1992
Future Memories: Last ChristmasVisual Effects Director
7.3
1991
Otaku no VideoStoryboard
5.7
1991
The Cat- Beast Wars: Nine LivesSpecial Effects Supervisor
1991
MikadroidSpecial Effects
5.7
1990
Ultra Q The Movie: Legend of the StarsStoryboard
8.0
1990
Ultra Q The Movie: Legend of the StarsStoryboard Artist
8.0
1989
The Men Who Made UltramanSpecial Effects
10.0
1988
Dragon Quest Fantasia VideoSpecial Effects
1987
Royal Space Force - The Wings of HonneamiseAssistant Director
6.9
1985
Orochi Strikes AgainVisual Effects
1985
Orochi Strikes AgainSpecial Effects
1985
Godzilla 1985Special Effects
6.8
1984
The Return of GodzillaSpecial Effects
7.2