Tomoo Haraguchi

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Tomoo Haraguchi

Costume & Make-Up 66 May 26, 1960

Japan

Tomoo Haraguchi is a Japanese director, writer, and special effects modeler, recognized for his work in the tokusatsu (special effects) genre. He has been involved in various capa…

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Sonatine

Sonatine

7.5 1993 Movie
Brother

Brother

7.1 2000 Movie
Violent Cop

Violent Cop

7.2 1989 Movie
Uzumaki

Uzumaki

5.9 2000 Movie
Door

Door

6.1 1988 Movie
Bullet Ballet

Bullet Ballet

7.1 1998 Movie
Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris

Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris

7.4 1999 Movie
Gamera 2: Advent of Legion

Gamera 2: Advent of Legion

7.4 1996 Movie
When the Last Sword Is Drawn

When the Last Sword Is Drawn

7.4 2003 Movie
Cutie Honey

Cutie Honey

6.3 2004 Movie
Electric Dragon 80000V

Electric Dragon 80000V

6.8 2001 Movie
XX: Beautiful Weapon

XX: Beautiful Weapon

8.9 1993 Movie

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Tomoo Haraguchi is a Japanese director, writer, and special effects modeler, recognized for his work in the tokusatsu (special effects) genre. He has been involved in various capacities, including directing, writing, and special effects modeling. Haraguchi's notable works include Sakuya: The Slayer of Demons (2000) and Death Kappa (2010). His contributions have significantly influenced Japanese special effects cinema, particularly in the kaiju (giant monster) genre.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2024
    Ishiro Honda: Memoirs of a Film Director

    Movie Himself

  2. 2019
    The Dawn of Kaiju Eiga

    Movie Self - Filmmaker

  3. 2014
    Ultraman Ginga Theater Special: Ultra Monster ☆ Hero Battle Royal!

    Movie Director

  4. 2013
    Ultraman Ginga

    TV show Director

  5. 2012
    The Floating Castle

    Movie Special Effects Makeup Artist

  6. 2010
    Death Kappa

    Movie Director

  7. 2010
    Zombrex: Dead Rising Sun

    Movie Thanks

  8. 2009
    Zero Focus

    Movie Special Effects Makeup Artist

  9. 2008
    Teacher and Three Children

    Movie Special Effects Makeup Artist

  10. 2008
    Archive: Lone Wolf and Cub

    Movie Director

  11. 2007
    X-Cross

    Movie Special Effects Makeup Artist

  12. 2007
    Starfish Hotel

    Movie Special Effects Makeup Artist

  13. 2006
    Lion-Maru G

    TV show Stunt Coordinator

  14. 2006
    The iDol

    Movie Goro

  15. 2006
    Japan Sinks

    Movie Modeling

  16. 2005
    Ashura

    Movie Modelling Supervisor

More credits
  1. 2005
    Flic

    Movie Special Effects

  2. 2004
    The Wolf Woman: Enchanting and Wild Sword

    Movie Special Effects Makeup Artist

  3. 2004
    Virgin Nightmares

    Movie Special Effects Makeup Artist

  4. 2004
    Kibakichi 2

    Movie Production Director

  5. 2004
    Cutie Honey

    Movie Special Effects Makeup Artist

  6. 2004
    Kibakichi

    Movie Director

  7. 2003
    Onmyoji II

    Movie Special Effects Makeup Artist

  8. 2003
    Samurai Resurrection

    Movie Special Effects Makeup Artist

  9. 2003
    When the Last Sword Is Drawn

    Movie Special Effects Makeup Artist

  10. 2002
    A Boy's Summer in 1945

    Movie Special Effects Makeup Artist

  11. 2002
    Perfect Blue: Yume Nara Samete

    Movie Makeup Effects

  12. 2001
    Electric Dragon 80000V

    Movie Special Effects Makeup Artist

  13. 2000
    Brother

    Movie Special Effects Makeup Artist

  14. 2000
    Sakuya: The Slayer of Demons

    Movie Director

  15. 2000
    The Experimental Film

    Movie Special Effects Makeup Artist

  16. 2000
    Uzumaki

    Movie Modeling

  17. 1999
    Japanese Hell

    Movie Art Direction

  18. 1999
    Owls' Castle

    Movie Special Effects Makeup Artist

  19. 1999
    Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris

    Movie Modeling

  20. 1998
    Bullet Ballet

    Movie Makeup Artist

  21. 1998
    Bishoujo Shinseiki Gazer

    TV show Makeup Effects

  22. 1998
    Eko Eko Azarak: Misa the Dark Angel

    Movie Special Effects Makeup Artist

  23. 1996
    Gamera 2: Advent of Legion

    Movie Modeling

  24. 1995
    Teito Monogatari Gaiden

    Movie Special Effects Makeup Artist