Shinji Higuchi
Directing
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.
Behind the camera
2025Bullet Train Explosion
Director
2022Shin Ultraman
Director
2022Thunderbirds 55/GOGO
Director & Writer
2016Shin Godzilla
Director
2015Attack on Titan
Director
2015Attack on Titan II: End of the World
Director
2013Peaceful Times (F02) Petit Film
Director
2012The Floating Castle
Director
2012Giant God Warrior Appears in Tokyo
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
1998Revival of Evangelion
Screenplay
1998EVANGELION: DEATH (TRUE)²
Screenplay
1997Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth
Screenplay
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