
Yoshihiro Nishimura
Biography
Yoshihiro Nishimura is 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".
Also Known As
Movie Appearances

Tokyo Gore Police
2008

Mutant Girls Squad
as Exploding Head Soldier
2010

Yakuza Weapon
2011

The Evolution of Horror Cinema Worldwide
as Horror Film Expert
2025

Speakerman: The Boo
2004

The Wizard
2024

Extremity
as Cameraman
2018

Meatball Machine : Dissection
as Himself
2024

RoboGeisha
as Yakuza's Boss
2009
Making F.R.I.E.N.D.s: Behind-the scenes of 'Jellyfish Eyes'
2015

Karate-Robo Zaborgar
as Sensei
2011