Yoshihiro Nishimura
Apr 1, 1969 — May 25, 2026 (57 years)
Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan
27 Directed
4 TV Directed
Yoshihiro Nishimura is a Japanese director. his best-known work includes 'The ABCs of Death'. his filmography spans 32+ titles.
57R.I.P.
27Directed
4Series
Yoshihiro Nishimura
27 Directed
4 Series
Yoshihiro Nishimura is a Japanese director. his best-known work includes 'The ABCs of Death'. his filmography spans 32+ titles.
57 R.I.P.
R.I.P.
27
Directed
4
TV Directed
Movies
Tokyo Gore Police
2008
Tetsudon: the kaiju dream match
2017
The ABCs of Death
2013
Mutant Girls Squad
2010
Helldriver
2010
The Profane Exhibit
2013
Anatomia Extinction
1995
Meatball Machine Kodoku
2017
Vampire Girl vs. Frankenstein Girl
2009
63 Minutes Later
2009
The Ninja War of Torakage
2015
Holy Mother
2022
Samurai Ninja Onimanji
2023
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Tokyo Evil Hotel
Director
2025
Film
Samurai Ninja Onimanji
Director
2023
Film
Holy Mother
Director
2022
Film
Freedom in My Hands
Director
2022
Film
Go Home
Director
2020
Film
Tokyo Dragon Chef
Director
2020
Film
Welcome to Japan
Director
2019
Film
Unfinished
Director
2019
Film
Unfinished
Director · 10 episodes
2019–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Yoshihiro Nishimura still alive?
Yoshihiro Nishimura passed away on May 25, 2026 at age 57.
What are the most famous roles of Yoshihiro Nishimura?
Yoshihiro Nishimura is best known for directing The ABCs of Death, Tokyo Gore Police, Vampire Girl vs. Frankenstein Girl.
How many movies has Yoshihiro Nishimura directed?
Over a 42-year career (since 1984), Yoshihiro Nishimura has directed or written 27 films and worked on 4 TV shows.
What was Yoshihiro Nishimura's first movie?
The career of Yoshihiro Nishimura began with Geisha War ().
What is Yoshihiro Nishimura's most recent movie or series?
Yoshihiro Nishimura's most recent release is Tokyo Evil Hotel, which premiered on April 19, 2025.
What TV shows has Yoshihiro Nishimura created or directed?
On television, Yoshihiro Nishimura has appeared in Attack on Titan: Counter Rockets, Giver: Revenge's Giver, The Ancient Dogoo Girl, Unfinished.
Yoshihiro Nishimura
1969-04-01 · Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan
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'.