Tomoo Haraguchi
Known for
Costume & Make-Up
Born
May 26, 1960 (age 66)
Birthplace
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.
Best known work
Sonatine
1993
Brother
2000
Violent Cop
1989
Uzumaki
2000
Bullet Ballet
1998
Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris
1999
Gamera 2: Advent of Legion
1996
When the Last Sword Is Drawn
2003
Cutie Honey
2004
Electric Dragon 80000V
2001Filmography
2024
Ishiro Honda: Memoirs of a Film Directoras Himself
2019
The Dawn of Kaiju Eigaas Self - Filmmaker
2014
2013
2012
The Floating CastleSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
2010
Death KappaDirector, Special Effects, Original Story
2010
Zombrex: Dead Rising SunThanks
2009
Zero FocusSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
2008
Teacher and Three ChildrenSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
2008
Archive: Lone Wolf and CubScreenplay, Director
2007
X-CrossSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
2007
Starfish HotelSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
2006
2006
The iDolas Goro
2006
Japan SinksModeling
2005
AshuraModelling Supervisor
2005
FlicSpecial Effects
2004
The Wolf Woman: Enchanting and Wild SwordSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
2004
Virgin NightmaresSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
2004
Kibakichi 2Production Director
2004
Cutie HoneySpecial Effects Makeup Artist
2004
KibakichiDirector
2003
Onmyoji IISpecial Effects Makeup Artist
2003
Samurai ResurrectionSpecial Effects Makeup Artist
2003
When the Last Sword Is DrawnSpecial Effects Makeup Artist