Personal Info
Birth date
1965-09-22 (60 Years)
Gender
Male
Known for
Directing
Place of birth
Tokyo, Japan
Also known as
Higuchi Shinji
樋口 真嗣
Shinji Higuchi
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.
Filmography
Attack on Titan
8.7
Overview:
100 years ago, the last remnants of humanity were forced to retreat behind the towering walls of a fortified city to escape the massive, man-eating Titans that roamed the land outside their fortress. Only the members of the Scouting Legion dared to stray beyond the safety of the walls – but even those brave warriors seldom returned alive. Those within the city clung to the illusion of a peaceful existence until the day that dream was shattered, and their slim chance at survival was reduced to one horrifying choice: kill – or be devoured!Neon Genesis Evangelion
8.6
Overview:
At the turn of the century, the Angels returned to Earth, seeking to wipe out humanity in an apocalyptic fury. Devastated, mankind's last remnants moved underground to wait for the day when the Angels would come back to finish the job. Fifteen years later, that day has come... but this time, humanity is ready to fight back with terrifying bio-mechanical weapons known as the Evangelions. Watch as Shinji, Rei, Asuka and the rest of the mysterious shadow agency Nerv battle to save earth from total annihilation.Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water
7.5
Overview:
In mankind's grasp for the future, a sinister foe known only as Gargoyle begins his plans to take over the world. Nadia, with the help of a young inventor, Jean Ratlique, and Captain Nemo of the submarine Nautilus, must fight to save the world from Gargoyle and Neo-Atlantis.Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
8.3
Overview:
SEELE orders an all-out attack on NERV, aiming to destroy the Evas before Gendo can advance his own plans for the Human Instrumentality Project. Shinji is pushed to the limits of his sanity as he is forced to decide the fate of humanity.Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt
7.7
Overview:
Panty and Stocking are nasty angels who were banished from the pearly gates for being foul-mouthed bad girls! Now they spend their days hunting ghosts in the lecherous abyss between Heaven and Earth. Panty likes sex, Stocking likes sweets, and their afro-sporting main man Garterbelt has a fetish we can't mention.Bullet Train Explosion
6.947
Overview:
When panic erupts on a Tokyo-bound bullet train that will explode if it slows below 100 kph, authorities race against time to save everyone on board.Shin Godzilla
7.217
Overview:
When a massive, gilled monster emerges from the deep and tears through the city, the government scrambles to save its citizens. A rag-tag team of volunteers cuts through a web of red tape to uncover the monster's weakness and its mysterious ties to a foreign superpower. But time is not on their side - the greatest catastrophe to ever befall the world is about to evolve right before their very eyes.Kill la Kill
8.2
Overview:
Honnouji Academy is forcefully ruled by the iron-fisted control of its student council and its president, Satsuki Kiryuin. Transfer student, Ryuko Matoi, arrives on campus carrying a giant sword, that is actually half of a scissor. She is looking for the woman who holds the other half of her sword who killed her father. It is said that Satsuki Kiryuin knows the identity of the killer but when Ryuko confronts her she is beaten by the student council and their powerful "Goku Uniforms" whom she cannot match in strength. However, once Ryuko receives her own "Kamui" by the name of Senketsu, the odds are lifted in her favor.His and Her Circumstances
7.987
Overview:
In His and Her Circumstances, like a drug, Yukino Miyazawa was addicted to admiration and praise from those around her. She worked hard to become the perfect student, the perfect girl. But that was before… him. Souichirou Arima. The instant she met him, she hated him. Without even trying, he snatched the very glory from her hands by easily acing the high school entrance exam that should have made her the class representative. To take back what is rightfully hers, Yukino is putting all her efforts into plotting her revenge – but was love part of the plan?All About Lily Chou-Chou
7.4
Overview:
Charts the troubled teenage years of students Yūichi Hasumi and Shūsuke Hoshino, exploring the shifting and complex power dynamics of their relationship against the backdrop of Yūichi's love for the dreamy and abstract music of pop star Lily Chou-Chou.FLCL
8
Overview:
Naota is a normal boy who kills some time with a normal girl by a stream that flows underneath a bridge. Nothing unusual happens in this town. The fact that Haruhara Haruko crashes into the main character with her Vespa a short while later and subsequently hits him over the head with her Rickenbacker 4003 bass guitar doesn’t really make any difference to any other day here. The at first glance unconnected, bizarre events that don’t seem to follow any pattern whatsoever don’t change anything about Naota’s boring life, either – because nothing incredible ever happens in this town.Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone
7.6
Overview:
After the Second Impact, Tokyo-3 is being attacked by giant monsters called Angels that seek to eradicate humankind. The child Shinji’s objective is to fight the Angels by piloting one of the mysterious Evangelion mecha units. A remake of the first six episodes of GAINAX’s famous 1996 anime series. The film was retitled “Evangelion: 1.01” for its DVD release and “Evangelion: 1.11” for a release with additional scenes.Gunbuster
7.753
Overview:
In the near future, humanity has taken its first steps towards journeying into the far reaches of the galaxy. Upon doing so they discover a huge race of insectoid aliens known as "Space Monsters." These aliens seem dedicated to the eradication of mankind as they near closer and closer to discovering Earth. In response, humanity develops giant fighting robots piloted by hand-picked youth from around the world. Shortly after the discovery of the aliens, Noriko Takaya, the daughter of a famous deceased space captain, enters a training school despite her questionable talents as a pilot. There, she meets her polar opposite, the beautiful and talented Kazumi Amano, and is unexpectedly made to work together with her as they attempt to overcome the trauma of war as well as their own emotions.Attack on Titan
6.1
Overview:
100 years ago, titans suddenly appeared on Earth. Soon, human civilization veered on collapse due to the titans. Humans then built a giant wall to defend themselves. Within the giant walls, humans lived in peace, but, 100 years later, the giant wall is broken.Shin Ultraman
7.4
Overview:
The Japanese government sets up a special task force to fight the giant creatures suddenly appearing across the country. Soon, the squad unexpectedly meets a giant silver humanoid who starts appearing every time a space monster attacks!DRAGON PILOT: Hisone and Masotan
7.043
Overview:
Recently stationed Air Self-Defense Force rookie Hisone Amakasu is chosen by a dragon concealed within Gifu Air Base to be his pilot.Peaceful Times (F02) Petit Film
NYR
Overview:
The short features previously unseen Evangelion storyboard art. Evangelion director Hideaki Anno supervised the "petit film," and Mahiro Maeda directed and storyboarded it. Shiro Sagisu provided the music, and voice actress Megumi Hayashibara narrates the Japanese version of the English lyrics. Sagisu made a few comments about the video on his website and posted the Japanese version of the lyrics. According to Sagisu, when they were finishing work on Q, Anno told him this would be the last time they used the F2 (Next Episode) theme, which made Sagisu want to make a extended version of it. He says the video actually contains four versions of the song: An unreleased version by the London Studio Orchestra (at the start), the Takahashi version from Xpressions, the version from Piano Forte #1, and Hayashibara's narrated version.Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
7.791
Overview:
Under constant attack by monstrous creatures called Angels that seek to eradicate humankind, U.N. Special Agency NERV introduces two new EVA pilots to help defend the city of Tokyo-3: the mysterious Makinami Mari Illustrous and the intense Asuka Langley Shikinami. Meanwhile, Gendo Ikari and SEELE proceed with a secret project that involves both Rei and Shinji.Attack on Titan II: End of the World
6.2
Overview:
Eren Yeager leaves to restore a break in the wall destroyed by a Titan. He comes under attack by the Titans and is cornered. Shikishima comes to his aid. The titans never stops attacking. Eren is now injured and tries to protect Armin, but is swallowed by a titan. A Titan with black hair appears and begins to expel the other titans.The Cat
6.6
Overview:
A cat from outer space teams up with a young girl and an old man to fight a murderous alien that possesses people.The Return of Godzilla
7.2
Overview:
After a fishing boat is attacked, the sole surviving crew member realizes it is none other than a resurrected Godzilla. However, efforts to bring the story to light are suppressed by the Japanese government amid growing political tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union, who are both willing to bomb Japan to stop the monster.The Man Who Wanted to Be Ultraman
NYR
Overview:
Hiroshi Asami has been working at Tsuburaya Productions for nearly 20 years. He is a member of the special effects team who both creates and wears kaiju costumes, making him an expert on how they move. As a seasoned veteran of the Ultraman Series, Hiroshi is involved in the production of a new movie. However, when it is decided to replace the traditional kaiju costumes with CGI to make the film more internationally appealing, he is removed from the team and transferred to another department.Pokémon: Jirachi - Wish Maker
6.574
Overview:
Ash, May, Brock, and Max come upon the festival of the Wishing Star of Seven Nights. During their enjoyment, the legendary Pokemon--Jirachi, descends from the heavens and befriends Max. Jirachi, with the power to grant any wish, is sought after by many people wanting to claim its power. One man seeks to use its legendary power to revive an ancient Pokemon known as Groudon, unaware of the dangers hidden within Jirachi's powersNeon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth
7.392
Overview:
Originally a collection of clips from the Neon Genesis Evangelion TV series, Death was created as a precursor to the re-worked ending of the series. Rebirth was intended as that re-worked ending, but after production overruns Rebirth became only the first half of the first part of The End of Evangelion, with some minor differences.Gamera: Guardian of the Universe
7.43
Overview:
A ship runs aground on a mysterious atoll leading to an investigation by insurance representative Kusanagi, who discovers an ancient bead that he gives to his daughter Asagi. Meanwhile, ornithologist Nagamine investigates reports of a new species of large bird named Gyaos. As the Gyaos begin to attack, an ancient guardian with a bond to Asagi emerges.Kamen Rider Black Sun
8.2
Overview:
The year is 2022. It is an era of chaos, half a century after the government announced the coexistence of humans and kaijins. Aoi Izumi, a young human rights activist calling for the elimination of discrimination, meets a man named Kotaro Minami, the one called "Black Sun," who is a candidate for the next Creation King.Royal Space Force - The Wings of Honneamise
6.877
Overview:
On a future Earth, war between the Kingdom of Honneamise and its rival, The Republic, is inevitable. As evolving technology creates new ways to wage war, a small group seeks to propel mankind into space in their world’s first spaceflight program. For astronaut candidate Shirotsugh Lhadatt, it’s a personal odyssey as he grows from an aimless young man into a leader willing to put everything on the line in order to move the human race forward and away from the brink of Armageddon.Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris
7.379
Overview:
With the Gyaos re-emerging, Gamera's ties to humanity have been severed with his bond to Asagi broken. Nagamine and Asagi investigate while an orphaned girl named Ayana discovers a new creature she names Iris. Nagamine and Asagi must reach Ayana before she takes her revenge on Gamera, who she blames for the death of her family.Japan Sinks
5.5
Overview:
In the aftermath of a major earthquake, scientists predict that Japan will sink into the sea. As further disasters follow, politicians plead with other countries to take refugees, while scientists struggle to save Japan itself.Death Kappa
4.7
Overview:
When military experiments go haywire and trigger an atomic bomb, the consequences are of epic proportions. A monster arrives in the midst of the nuclear fallout, and Japan's defenses are helpless against it. Mankind's only savior is an irradiated water goblin from Japanese folklore called the "Death Kappa." The two rival monsters must go head-to-head in the ultimate battle between good and evil!Acting
2024Ishiro Honda: Memoirs of a Film Director as Himself
2024Brush of the God as Unknown
2024Luca on the Road (10 Episodes) as Takashi Shiomi
2023Breakfast of the Movie as Unknown
2023Kyrie as Takashi Shiomi
2022Lost Man Found (1 Episode) as Himself
2021Hideaki Anno: The Final Challenge of Evangelion as Self
2020The 12 Day Tale of the Monster that Died in 8 as Unknown
2019The Dawn of Kaiju Eiga as Self - SFX Director
2013The Intermission as Unknown
2010Death Kappa as Reporter
2006Tachigui: The Amazing Lives of the Fast Food Grifters as Beefbowl Ushigoro (voice)
2004Kibakichi as Shinnosuke Higuchi
2003A Forest with No Name as No. 19
2002The Private Detective Mike (1 Episode) as Unknown
2001All About Lily Chou-Chou as Otaku
1999GAMERA 1999 as Unknown
1998Document Love & Pop as Unknown
1998His and Her Circumstances (1 Episode) as Member B (voice)
1995The Making of Gamera: Guardian of the Universe as Unknown
Directing
2025Bullet Train Explosion ... Director
2022Shin Ultra Fight (2, 3 Episode) ... Director, Series Director
2022Shin Ultraman ... Director
2022Thunderbirds 55/GOGO ... Director
2018DRAGON PILOT: Hisone and Masotan (12 Episodes) ... Series Director
2016Shin Godzilla ... Director
2015Attack on Titan II: End of the World ... Director
2015Attack on Titan: Counter Rockets (3 Episodes) ... Series Director
2015Attack on Titan ... Director
2013Peaceful Times (F02) Petit Film ... Director
2012The Floating Castle ... Director
2012Giant God Warrior Appears in Tokyo ... Director
2010Monster Magnitude: 9 (13, 3 Episode) ... Series Director, Director
2008The Last Princess ... Director
2006Japan Sinks ... Director
2005Lorelei: The Witch of the Pacific Ocean ... Director
2002MiniMoni The Movie: The Great Cake Adventure! ... Director
2002Vandread Turbulence ... Director
2001Vandread Integral ... Director
1991Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story III ... Director
1991Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story I ... Director
1991Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story II ... Director
1990Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water (17 Episodes) ... Director
1987Royal Space Force - The Wings of Honneamise ... Assistant Director
Art
2022Kamen Rider Black Sun (10 Episodes) ... Concept Artist
2022Shin Ultraman ... Storyboard Artist
2018DRAGON PILOT: Hisone and Masotan (1 Episode) ... Storyboard Artist
2014Space Battleship Yamato 2199: Odyssey of the Celestial Ark ... Storyboard Artist
2013Kill la Kill (1 Episode) ... Storyboard Artist
2013Attack on Titan (1 Episode) ... Storyboard Artist
2012Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo ... Storyboard Artist
2011Towa no Quon 3: The Complicity of Dreams ... Storyboard Artist
2010Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt (2 Episodes) ... Storyboard Artist
2009Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance ... Storyboard Artist
2007Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone ... Storyboard Artist
2006Gunbuster: The Movie ... Storyboard Artist
2003Pokémon: Jirachi - Wish Maker ... Other
1997Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion ... Storyboard Artist
1995Neon Genesis Evangelion (2 Episodes) ... Storyboard Artist
1993Ultraman: The Ultimate Hero (13 Episodes) ... Storyboard Artist
1993The Man Who Wanted to Be Ultraman ... Storyboard Artist
1990Ultra Q The Movie: Legend of the Stars ... Storyboard Artist
1990Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water (6 Episodes) ... Storyboard Artist
1988Gunbuster (12 Episodes) ... Storyboard Artist
Camera
2022Shin Ultraman ... Director of Photography
Crew
2022Ribbon ... Special Effects
2009Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance ... Assistant Script
2001Pistol Opera ... Special Effects
1995Gamera: Guardian of the Universe ... Special Effects
1992The Cat ... Special Effects Assistant
1991Mikadroid: Robokill Beneath Disco Club Layla ... Special Effects
1989The Men Who Made Ultraman ... Special Effects
1988Dragon Quest Fantasia Video ... Special Effects
1985Orochi Strikes Again ... Special Effects
1985Godzilla 1985 ... Special Effects
1984The Return of Godzilla ... Special Effects
Editing
2022Thunderbirds 55/GOGO ... Editor
Writing
2022Thunderbirds 55/GOGO ... Writer
2020The 12 Day Tale of the Monster that Died in 8 ... Story, Original Concept
2018DRAGON PILOT: Hisone and Masotan (12 Episodes) ... Original Story
2016Shin Godzilla ... Storyboard
2010Monster Magnitude: 9 (1 Episode) ... Writer
1998Evangelion: Death (True)² ... Screenplay
1998Revival of Evangelion ... Screenplay
1997Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth ... Screenplay
1995Neon Genesis Evangelion (2 Episodes) ... Writer
1991Otaku no Video ... Storyboard
1990Ultra Q The Movie: Legend of the Stars ... Storyboard
Visual Effects
2016Shin Godzilla ... Visual Effects Director, Visual Effects Technical Director, Visual Effects
2001The Princess Blade ... Visual Effects
2000FLCL (1 Episode) ... Mechanical Designer
1999Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris ... Visual Effects Director, Creature Design
1996Space Ship Remnant 6 ... Visual Effects Director
1996Gamera 2: Attack of Legion ... Visual Effects Director, Creature Design
1993Ultraman: The Ultimate Hero (13 Episodes) ... Special Effects Supervisor
1992Future Memories: Last Christmas ... Visual Effects Director
1985Orochi Strikes Again ... Visual Effects
Production
2010Monster Magnitude: 9 (13 Episodes) ... Executive Producer
2009Geharha: The Dark and Long-Haired Monster ... Executive Producer