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

The ABCs of Death
2013
The Ancient Dogoo Girl
2009
Love Exposure
2008
Giver: Revenge's Giver
2018
Attack on Titan: Counter Rockets
2015
Tokyo Gore Police
2008
Tag
2015
Unfinished
2019
Geisha War
2026
Tomie: Unlimited
2011
Meatball Machine Kodoku
2017
Extremity
2018

FILMOGRAPHY

All
Movies
TV
Acting
10
Directing
34
Writing
21
Producing
16
Camera
1
Editing
20
Art
7
Costume & Make-Up
26
Visual Effects
18
Lighting
2
Crew
19
2024
The Wizard
2024
Meatball Machine : Dissection
as Himself
2018
Extremity
as Cameraman
2015
Making F.R.I.E.N.D.s: Behind-the scenes of 'Jellyfish Eyes'
2011
Yakuza Weapon
2011
Karate-Robo Zaborgar
as Sensei
2010
Mutant Girls Squad
as Exploding Head Soldier
2009
RoboGeisha
as Yakuza's Boss
2008
Tokyo Gore Police
2004
Speakerman: The Boo
as Fire Brigade Member