Kenji Tanigaki

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Kenji Tanigaki

Crew 55 October 13, 1970

Nara, Japan

Kenji Tanigaki (谷垣 健治, Tanigaki Kenji, born 13 October 1970) is a Japanese action choreographer and film director best known for his works in Hong Kong action cinema and has expan…

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Blade II

Blade II

6.6 2002 Movie
Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins

Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins

6.4 2021 Movie
Mortal Kombat: Annihilation

Mortal Kombat: Annihilation

4.6 1997 Movie
The Furious

The Furious

8.2 2026 Movie
Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins

Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins

7.5 2012 Movie
Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno

Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno

7.6 2014 Movie
Fist of Legend

Fist of Legend

7.5 1994 Movie
Rurouni Kenshin: The Final

Rurouni Kenshin: The Final

7.7 2021 Movie
Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning

Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning

7.7 2021 Movie
Rurouni Kenshin Part III: The Legend Ends

Rurouni Kenshin Part III: The Legend Ends

7.7 2014 Movie
Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In

Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In

7.0 2024 Movie
Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen

Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen

6.8 2010 Movie

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Kenji Tanigaki (谷垣 健治, Tanigaki Kenji, born 13 October 1970) is a Japanese action choreographer and film director best known for his works in Hong Kong action cinema and has expanded his career in Japanese cinema and Hollywood.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2026
    The Living Dragon

    Movie Director

  2. 2026
    The Furious

    Movie Director

  3. 2024
    The Prosecutor

    Movie Choreographer

  4. 2024
    Hong Kong Classics Reimagined

    Movie

  5. 2024
    Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In

    Movie Action Director

  6. 2023
    Sakra

    Movie

  7. 2022
    Fierce Cop

    Movie Choreographer

  8. 2021
    Raging Fire

    Movie Fight Choreographer

  9. 2021
    Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins

    Movie Yakuza with Eye Patch

  10. 2021
    Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning

    Movie Stunts

  11. 2021
    Rurouni Kenshin: The Final

    Movie Stunts

  12. 2020
    Enter the Fat Dragon

    Movie Fight Choreographer

  13. 2018
    Big Brother

    Movie Martial Arts Choreographer

  14. 2018
    Hidden Man

    Movie Fight Choreographer

  15. 2018
    Monster Hunt 2

    Movie Choreographer

  16. 2017
    The Liquidator

    Movie Choreographer

More credits
  1. 2017
    God of War

    Movie Choreographer

  2. 2017
    Shinjuku Swan II

    Movie Choreographer

  3. 2016
    See You Tomorrow

    Movie Stunts

  4. 2016
    Finding Mr. Right 2

    Movie Martial Arts Choreographer

  5. 2015
    The Vanished Murderer

    Movie Choreographer

  6. 2014
    Rurouni Kenshin Part III: The Legend Ends

    Movie Stunt Coordinator

  7. 2014
    Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno

    Movie Stunt Coordinator

  8. 2014
    Miyamoto Musashi

    TV show Stunts

  9. 2014
    The Monkey King

    Movie Choreographer

  10. 2013
    Special ID

    Movie Choreographer

  11. 2012
    Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins

    Movie Action Director

  12. 2011
    Dragon

    Movie Xiao Ge Zi

  13. 2011
    The Lost Bladesman

    Movie Choreographer

  14. 2010
    Nanase futatabi

    Movie Choreographer

  15. 2010
    Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen

    Movie

  16. 2009
    Bodyguards and Assassins

    Movie Choreographer

  17. 2009
    Kamui

    Movie Stunts

  18. 2009
    Shinjuku Incident

    Movie Stunts

  19. 2008
    Fighting Express Vol 3: End of the World

    Movie Stunts Coordinator

  20. 2008
    Fighting Express Vol 1: Battle Run

    Movie Stunts Coordinator

  21. 2008
    Persona

    Movie Stunt Coordinator

  22. 2007
    Flash Point

    Movie Tony's Underling #1

  23. 2007
    Kung Fu Kid

    Movie Choreographer

  24. 2006
    Fatal Contact

    Movie