
Yoshihiro Nishimura
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'.
Filmography

Meatball Machine : Dissection
as Himself
Meatball Machine : Dissection
as Himself

The Wizard
The Wizard

Extremity
as Cameraman
Extremity
as Cameraman
Making F.R.I.E.N.D.s: Behind-the scenes of 'Jellyfish Eyes'
Making F.R.I.E.N.D.s: Behind-the scenes of 'Jellyfish Eyes'

Karate-Robo Zaborgar
as Sensei
Karate-Robo Zaborgar
as Sensei

Yakuza Weapon
Yakuza Weapon

Mutant Girls Squad
as Exploding Head Soldier
Mutant Girls Squad
as Exploding Head Soldier

RoboGeisha
as Yakuza's Boss
RoboGeisha
as Yakuza's Boss

Tokyo Gore Police
Tokyo Gore Police

Speakerman: The Boo
Speakerman: The Boo