Shinji Higuchi
Directing · Visual Effects · Special Effects · Storyboard Artist
Born Sep 22, 1965 · Tokyo, Japan
Active 1984–present
Shinji Higuchi is a movie director, storyboard artist and SFX specialist. He is one of the top special effects wizards in Japan, often working in animation.
Filmography
Bullet Train Explosion (2025) - DirectorEVANGELION 30th Anniversary Special Screening (2026) - Production SupervisorAttack on Titan (2013) - Storyboard ArtistNeon Genesis Evangelion (1995) - Writer · Storyboard ArtistNeon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion (1997) - Storyboard ArtistEvangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance (2009) - Storyboard Artist · Assistant ScriptShin Godzilla (2016) - Storyboard · Visual Effects Director · Director · Visual Effects Technical Director · Visual EffectsEvangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone (2007) - Storyboard ArtistKill la Kill (2013) - Storyboard ArtistEvangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo (2012) - Storyboard ArtistFLCL (2000) - Mechanical DesignerNeon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth (1997) - ScreenplayAll About Lily Chou-Chou (2001) - OtakuThe Return of Godzilla (1984) - Special EffectsShin Ultraman (2022) - Storyboard Artist · DirectorAttack on Titan (2015) - DirectorHis and Her Circumstances (1998) - Member B (voice)Gamera: Guardian of the Universe (1995) - Special EffectsPokémon: Jirachi Wish Maker (2003) - OtherAttack on Titan II: End of the World (2015) - DirectorGamera 2: Attack of Legion (1996) - Visual Effects Director · Creature DesignGamera 3: Revenge of Iris (1999) - Creature Design · Visual Effects DirectorGodzilla 1985 (1985) - Special EffectsPanty & Stocking with Garterbelt (2010) - Storyboard Artist