Shinpei Hayashiya

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Shinpei Hayashiya

Born October 26, 1955 · Kōenji, Tokyo, Japan (age 70)

Shinpei Hayashiya (林家しん平 Hayashiya Shinpei), real name Chiaki Tsunakawa (綱川千秋 Tsunakawa Chiaki), is a Japanese rakugoka and independent filmmaker. A long-time Godzilla fan and collector, his works include the 2003 Heisei Gamera fan sequel, Gamera 4: Truth and a trilogy of independent kaiju films, beginning with Reigo: King of the Sea Monsters.

Known For

The Return of GodzillaThe Return of Godzilla · 1984
The Return of Godzilla
★ 7.21984
MovieScience FictionAction
After a fishing boat is attacked, the sole surviving crew member realizes it is none other than a resurrected Godzilla. However, efforts to bring the story to light are suppressed by the Japanese government amid growing political tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union, who are both willing to bomb Japan to stop the monster.
Sailor Suit and Machine GunSailor Suit and Machine Gun · 1981
Sailor Suit and Machine Gun
★ 7.01981
MovieDramaAction
A high-school girl inherits a declining yakuza organization, which seeks to repair its fortunes under her leadership.
Reigo: King of the Sea MonstersReigo: King of the Sea Monsters · 2008
Reigo: King of the Sea Monsters
★ 6.12008
MovieScience FictionFantasy
Set in World War II, the film depicts the story of the real-life Japanese battleship, the Yamato, which is confronted in the Pacific Ocean by giant monsters, including the most fearsome of them all, Reigo.
God Raiga Vs. King OhgaGod Raiga Vs. King Ohga · 2020
God Raiga Vs. King Ohga
★ 5.02020
MovieScience FictionAction
The giant monster Raiga returns, rising in Atami Harbor and attacking the city. A second kaiju, Ohga, soon joins the chaos, and the two monsters clash, destroying large sections of the city. Defense forces launch two new weapons, the giant tank Kamikaze and the drill tank Gokumei, to meet the the monster invasion head on. But as the beasts work their way to Tokyo, will they be enough to stop the monsters from laying waste to the city?
Deep Sea Monster RaigaDeep Sea Monster Raiga · 2009
Deep Sea Monster Raiga
★ 5.62009
MovieActionFantasy
When the Earth's ecosystem is disrupted due to global warming, a plethora of prehistoric sea monsters wage war on Japan. Led by the powerful Raiga, the monsters ravage the city of Asakusa.
Gamera 4: TruthGamera 4: Truth
Gamera 4: Truth
MovieFantasyScience Fiction
In this independently-produced sequel to "Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris (1999)", the monstrous Gyaos horde transforms into the hyper-powerful Albino Gyaos and kills Gamera, then setting its sights on the beleaguered Inspector Osako (Yukijiro Hotaru). However, a violent new Gamera appears - regenerated the Earth's mana - which takes on Albino Gyaos in a decisive final battle.
Rakugo StoryRakugo Story · 2011
Rakugo Story
2011
MovieComedyDrama
Haruki Masato is a shy youth who gets swept away when he happens upon a rakugo performance. He knocks on the door of rakugo master Imadoka Shoroku in Tokyo’s old downtown and somehow gets taken on as a disciple, and embarks on a path to become a rakugo comedian under the name of Imadoka Koharu.
War of the Ninja Monsters: Jaron vs GouraWar of the Ninja Monsters: Jaron vs Goura · 2024
War of the Ninja Monsters: Jaron vs Goura
★ 3.02024
MovieActionFantasy
Two men, tired from work, visit the town of Chichibu to enjoy their favorite hobby - exploring caves. But little do they know, the town has been secretly protected by the descendants of the righteous Shinobi ninja since the Sengoku period. The two unlucky friends accidentally break a spell that awakens two colossal beasts, Jaron and Goura. The area’s rival clans manipulate them into a fierce battle, bringing chaos to the area. But a righteous female ninja steps up, wanting to stop the destruction and restore the seal. Can she defeat the evil ninjas that stand in her way before Chichibu is completely destroyed by two kaiju?

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Shougeki GouraiganShougeki Gouraigan · 2013
Shougeki Gouraigan
★ 7.22013
SeriesAction & AdventureComedy
In a world separate from the humans is a place called Chou Shinkai. In this world lives super beings called Hikaribito. However, among such people are those who commit crimes. Such people are known as Kageribito. The ruler of Chou Shinkai is the Shinkai King. There are monsters in Chou Shinkai called Magii. When Magii appear in the human world, they can be seen by people with strong spiritual senses. Since ancient times, Magii have been called mononoke or youkai. Hikaribito Gou and Navi travel across Chou Shinkai in their ship, the Bunba, to deliver the Kageribito to the land of exile. But when the transport mission goes wrong, Gou must gather a team of five brave people before the 1000 soldiers arrive in 100 days.