Person
Tomoo Haraguchi
Costume & Make-Up · Born 1960-05-26 · Japan
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.
Known for
XX: Beautiful Weapon
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Door
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Ultraman Ginga
Director
Lion-Maru G
Stunt Coordinator
Brother
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Sonatine
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Evil Heart
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Violent Cop
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Death Kappa
Director
Akio Jissoji's Wonder Museum 2
Director
Filmography
- 2024Ishiro Honda: Memoirs of a Film DirectorHimself
- 2019The Dawn of Kaiju EigaSelf - Filmmaker
- 2014Ultraman Ginga Theater Special: Ultra Monster ☆ Hero Battle Royal!Director
- 2013Ultraman GingaDirector
- 2012The Floating CastleSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
- 2010Death KappaDirector
- 2010Zombrex: Dead Rising SunThanks
- 2009Zero FocusSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
- 2008Teacher and Three ChildrenSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
- 2008Archive: Lone Wolf and CubDirector
- 2007X-CrossSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
- 2007Starfish HotelSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
- 2006Lion-Maru GStunt Coordinator
- 2006The iDolGoro
- 2006Japan SinksModeling
- 2005AshuraModelling Supervisor
- 2005FlicSpecial Effects
- 2004The Wolf Woman: Enchanting and Wild SwordSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
- 2004Virgin NightmaresSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
- 2004Kibakichi 2Production Director
- 2004Cutie HoneySpecial Effects Makeup Artist
- 2004KibakichiDirector
- 2003Onmyoji IISpecial Effects Makeup Artist
- 2003Samurai ResurrectionSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
- 2003When the Last Sword Is DrawnSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
- 2002A Boy's Summer in 1945Special Effects Makeup Artist
- 2002Perfect Blue: Yume Nara SameteMakeup Effects
- 2001Electric Dragon 80000VSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
- 2000BrotherSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
- 2000Sakuya: The Slayer of DemonsDirector
- 2000The Experimental FilmSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
- 2000UzumakiModeling
- 1999Japanese HellArt Direction
- 1999Owls' CastleSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
- 1999Gamera 3: Revenge of IrisModeling
- 1998Bullet BalletMakeup Artist
- 1998Bishoujo Shinseiki GazerMakeup Effects
- 1998Eko Eko Azarak: Misa the Dark AngelSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
- 1996Gamera 2: Attack of LegionModeling
- 1995Teito Monogatari GaidenSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
- 1995Burai-HeiyaSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
- 1995MARKSSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
- 1993XX: Beautiful WeaponSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
- 1993A Night in NudeSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
- 1993SonatineSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
- 1992All Night LongSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
- 1992Akio Jissoji's Wonder Museum 2Director
- 1992Akio Jissoji’s Museum of Wonders - Volume of ThoughtsDirector
- 1991MikadroidDirector
- 1991Happy Ending StoryCostume Design
- 1990Monster Heaven: Ghost HeroSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
- 1990Ultra Q The Movie: Legend of the StarsSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
- 1990Tuff Part I - OriginSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
- 1989Circus BoysMakeup Effects Designer
- 1989Violent CopSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
- 1988Dragon Quest Fantasia VideoSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
- 1988The DiscarnatesSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
- 1988DoorSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
- 1988Tokyo: The Last MegalopolisSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
- 1987The Lady in a Black DressMakeup Artist
- 1986Monster HeavenSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
- 1985真夏の夜はNO,TIMECreature Design
- 1985Terra Warrior Ψ BOYSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
- 1985Evil HeartSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
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