Yoshihiro Nishimura
Directing
Born: 1969-04-01 in Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan
Biography
Yoshihiro Nishimura (1 April 1969 — 25 May 2026) was a Japanese film director, special effects and makeup effects artist, and a screenwriter who has worked predominantly in the horror genre. Nishimura has been described as 'a legendary director and effects artist' and 'the Tom Savini of Japan' with 'talent to burn'. He has been credited with establishing a new type of visual film presentation, the 'gore effect'.
Known For
Tokyo Gore Police
Extremity
Cameraman
RoboGeisha
Yakuza's Boss
Yakuza Weapon
Mutant Girls Squad
Exploding Head Soldier
Karate-Robo Zaborgar
Sensei
No Poster
Making F.R.I.E.N.D.s: Behind-the scenes of 'Jellyfish Eyes'
The Wizard
Speakerman: The Boo
Meatball Machine : Dissection
Himself