Mizuho Nishikubo

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Mizuho Nishikubo

Born January 15, 1953 · Japan (age 73)

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Known For

Kill Bill: Vol. 1Kill Bill: Vol. 1 · 2003
Kill Bill: Vol. 1
8.02003
MovieActionCrime
An assassin is shot by her ruthless employer, Bill, and other members of their assassination circle – but she lives to plot her vengeance.
Ghost in the ShellGhost in the Shell · 1995
Ghost in the Shell
7.91995
MovieActionAnimation
In the year 2029, the barriers of our world have been broken down by the net and by cybernetics, but this brings new vulnerability to humans in the form of brain-hacking. When a highly-wanted hacker known as 'The Puppetmaster' begins involving them in politics, Section 9, a group of cybernetically enhanced cops, are called in to investigate and stop the Puppetmaster.
Ghost in the Shell 2: InnocenceGhost in the Shell 2: Innocence · 2004
Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence
7.42004
MovieAnimationDrama
Cyborg detective Batou is assigned to investigate a series of murders committed by gynoids—doll-like cyborgs, which all malfunctioned, killed, then self-destructed afterwards. The brains of the gynoids initialize in order to protect their manufacturer's software, but in one gynoid, which Batou himself neutralized, one file remains: a voice speaking the phrase "Help me."
Giovanni's IslandGiovanni's Island · 2014
Giovanni's Island
7.52014
MovieAnimationDrama
In the aftermath of the most devastating conflict mankind had ever experienced, the tiny island of Shikotan became part of the Sakhalin Oblast... and on the unhealed border in this remote corner of the world, friendship among children from two different countries timidly blossomed, striving to overcome language barriers and the waves of history. Inspired by true events.
Seikima II - Humane SocietySeikima II - Humane Society · 1992
Seikima II - Humane Society
4.01992
MovieAnimationAction
Seikima II was a real-life Japanese heavy-metal band. Full of kabuki makeup, songs about sacrifice and satanic destruction, and a public persona of devilish evil. The OVA purports to tell the backstory of the band, which, according to its publicity, was composed of actual demons (akuma) from the parallel dimension Makai. In the OVA, five vicious demons (the five band members), led by Demon Kogure (the lead singer), are plotting the destruction of humanity. The only effective opposition comes from the saintly Rosa, who is actually the reformed war goddess Freyja in disguise. The demons attempt to activate their ultimate weapon, the Tower of Babel, before Rosa can complete her counter weapon, the Tower of Cain.
NEXT A-ClassNEXT A-Class · 2012
NEXT A-Class
2012
MovieAnimation
Digital Devil Story - Megami TenseiDigital Devil Story - Megami Tensei · 1987
Digital Devil Story - Megami Tensei
5.91987
MovieAnimationScience Fiction
Handsome high school student Akemi is a computer genius. One day a new girl, Yumiko, transfers to his class from another school. She quickly falls in love with Akemi but, absorbed in his computer, he pays her no attention at all. Akemi accidentally summons demons who wreak chaos on his enemies and friends.
Karuizawa SyndromeKaruizawa Syndrome · 1985
Karuizawa Syndrome
5.51985
MovieAnimationComedy
Kouhei Aizawa is a freelance cameraman who moves from Tokyo to Karuizawa with his roommate. He starts dating Kaoru, his roommate's sister as well as Noriko, the female head of a bosozoku.

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Seikima II - Humane SocietySeikima II - Humane Society · 1992
Seikima II - Humane Society
4.01992
MovieAnimationAction
Seikima II was a real-life Japanese heavy-metal band. Full of kabuki makeup, songs about sacrifice and satanic destruction, and a public persona of devilish evil. The OVA purports to tell the backstory of the band, which, according to its publicity, was composed of actual demons (akuma) from the parallel dimension Makai. In the OVA, five vicious demons (the five band members), led by Demon Kogure (the lead singer), are plotting the destruction of humanity. The only effective opposition comes from the saintly Rosa, who is actually the reformed war goddess Freyja in disguise. The demons attempt to activate their ultimate weapon, the Tower of Babel, before Rosa can complete her counter weapon, the Tower of Cain.

Storyboard Artist

Otogi Zoshi: The Legend of MagatamaOtogi Zoshi: The Legend of Magatama · 2004
Otogi Zoshi: The Legend of Magatama
7.62004
SeriesAnimationAction & Adventure
The time is 972 A.D. in Kyoto, the capital of ancient Japan. Kyoto is becoming a corrupt and run-down city; selfish samurai and onmyoji, who care only about gaining political power are everywhere. To make matters worse the city is suffering from famine and widespread disease. Unable to ignore the condition of the city any longer, the Imperial Court decides to send Minamoto no Raiko, a famous samurai well-known for his archery skills, to recover a legendary gem said to hold mysterious power to save the world. However Raiko also falls ill to disease. Instead his youngest sister, Hikaru, decides secretely to make the journey in his place. Hikaru meets many people, and has many adventures while on her trip for the legendary gem.

Director