Shinji Higuchi
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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.
Shinji Higuchi Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Shinji Higuchi reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 16 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Shinji Higuchi's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 50% of Shinji Higuchi's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Dawn of Kaiju Eiga, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Shinji Higuchi Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Shinji Higuchi's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Shinji Higuchi has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Ishiro Honda: Memoirs of a Film Director | Himself | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | Brush of the God | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Breakfast of the Movie | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Kyrie | Takashi Shiomi | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Hideaki Anno: The Final Challenge of Evangelion | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | The 12 Day Tale of the Monster that Died in 8 | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Dawn of Kaiju Eiga | Self - SFX Director | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Intermission | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Death Kappa | Reporter | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Tachigui: The Amazing Lives of the Fast Food Grifters | Beefbowl Ushigoro (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Kibakichi | Shinnosuke Higuchi | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | A Forest with No Name | No. 19 | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | All About Lily Chou-Chou | Otaku | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | GAMERA 1999 | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Document Love & Pop | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | The Making of Gamera: Guardian of the Universe | - | Flop | Similar → |
Shinji Higuchi - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Shinji Higuchi?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Shinji Higuchi is "The Dawn of Kaiju Eiga" with a rating of 8.7/10.
How many movies has Shinji Higuchi acted in?
Shinji Higuchi has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Shinji Higuchi?
Other notable films include "Hideaki Anno: The Final Challenge of Evangelion", "Brush of the God", and "Kyrie".