Tomoo Haraguchi
Biography
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.
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Movies (47)
Ishiro Honda: Memoirs of a Film Director
as Himself
2024
The Dawn of Kaiju Eiga
as Self - Filmmaker
2019
Ultraman Ginga Theater Special: Ultra Monster ☆ Hero Battle Royal!
Director (Directing)
2014
The Floating Castle
Special Effects Makeup Artist (Costume & Make-Up)
2012
Death Kappa
Director (Directing)
2010
Zombrex: Dead Rising Sun
Thanks (Crew)
2010
Teacher and Three Children
Special Effects Makeup Artist (Costume & Make-Up)
2008
Archive: Lone Wolf and Cub
Director (Directing)
2008
X-Cross
Special Effects Makeup Artist (Costume & Make-Up)
2007
Starfish Hotel
Special Effects Makeup Artist (Costume & Make-Up)
2007
The iDol
as Goro
2006
Japan Sinks
Modeling (Visual Effects)
2006
Ashura
Modelling Supervisor (Visual Effects)
2005
Flic
Special Effects (Crew)
2005
Virgin Nightmares
Special Effects Makeup Artist (Costume & Make-Up)
2004
Kibakichi 2
Production Director (Production)
2004
Cutie Honey
Special Effects Makeup Artist (Costume & Make-Up)
2004
Kibakichi
Director (Directing)
2004
Onmyoji II
Special Effects Makeup Artist (Costume & Make-Up)
2003
Samurai Resurrection
Special Effects Makeup Artist (Costume & Make-Up)
2003
When the Last Sword Is Drawn
Special Effects Makeup Artist (Costume & Make-Up)
2003
Perfect Blue: Yume Nara Samete
Makeup Effects (Crew)
2002
Electric Dragon 80000V
Special Effects Makeup Artist (Costume & Make-Up)
2001
Brother
Special Effects Makeup Artist (Costume & Make-Up)
2000
Sakuya: The Slayer of Demons
Director (Directing)
2000
The Experimental Film
Special Effects Makeup Artist (Costume & Make-Up)
2000
Uzumaki
Modeling (Visual Effects)
2000
Japanese Hell
Art Direction (Art)
1999
Owls' Castle
Special Effects Makeup Artist (Costume & Make-Up)
1999
Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris
Modeling (Visual Effects)
1999
Bullet Ballet
Makeup Artist (Costume & Make-Up)
1998
Eko Eko Azarak: Misa the Dark Angel
Special Effects Makeup Artist (Costume & Make-Up)
1998
Gamera 2: Attack of Legion
Modeling (Visual Effects)
1996
Teito Monogatari Gaiden
Special Effects Makeup Artist (Costume & Make-Up)
1995
Villain Field
Special Effects Makeup Artist (Costume & Make-Up)
1995
XX: Beautiful Weapon
Special Effects Makeup Artist (Costume & Make-Up)
1993
A Night in Nude
Special Effects Makeup Artist (Costume & Make-Up)
1993
Sonatine
Special Effects Makeup Artist (Costume & Make-Up)
1993
All Night Long
Special Effects Makeup Artist (Costume & Make-Up)
1992
Akio Jissoji's Wonder Museum 2
Director (Directing)
1992
Akio Jissoji’s Museum of Wonders - Volume of Thoughts
Director (Directing)
1992
Mikadroid: Robokill Beneath Disco Club Layla
Director (Directing)
1991
Happy Ending Story
Costume Design (Costume & Make-Up)
1991
Monster Heaven: Ghost Hero
Special Effects Makeup Artist (Costume & Make-Up)
1990
Ultra Q The Movie: Legend of the Stars
Special Effects Makeup Artist (Costume & Make-Up)
1990
Tuff Part I - Origin
Special Effects Makeup Artist (Costume & Make-Up)
1990
Circus Boys
Makeup Effects Designer (Costume & Make-Up)
1989
