Hajime Tsuburaya

Directing

Hajime Tsuburaya

Born April 23, 1931 · 日本东京都

Died February 9, 1973 · aged 41

Hajime Tsuburaya was a Japanese film and television director, producer, and cinematographer. The eldest son of Eiji Tsuburaya, he began his career on the 1954 film, Godzilla and its sequel, Godzilla Raids Again as an assistant special effects cinematographer.

Known For

GodzillaGodzilla · 1954
Godzilla
7.61954
MovieThrillerHorror
Japan is thrown into a panic after several ships are sunk near Odo Island. An expedition to the island led by Dr. Kyohei Yamane soon discover something far more devastating than imagined in the form of a 50 meter tall monster whom the natives call Gojira. Now the monster begins a rampage that threatens to destroy not only Japan, but the rest of the world as well.
GodzillaGodzilla · 1977
Godzilla
6.81977
MovieScience FictionHorror
A re-edited Italian-language dubbed version of the original Godzilla, using as a basis the U.S. version, "Godzilla, King of the Monsters!" (1956), plus WWII newsreel footage and clips from other science fiction films. The re-edited film was then colorized via a process called "Spectrorama 70" consisting of applying various colored gels to the black and white footage. The film's opening and ending also features new music composed by musicians Fabio Frizzi, Franco Bixio, and Vince Tempera (under the pseudonym Magnetic System).
Godzilla Raids AgainGodzilla Raids Again · 1955
Godzilla Raids Again
6.01955
MovieScience FictionHorror
Two fishing scout pilots make a horrifying discovery when they encounter a second Godzilla alongside a new monster named Anguirus. Without the weapon that killed the original, authorities attempt to lure Godzilla away from the mainland. But Anguirus soon arrives and the two monsters make their way towards Osaka as Japan braces for tragedy.
Godzilla, King of the Monsters!Godzilla, King of the Monsters! · 1956
Godzilla, King of the Monsters!
6.51956
MovieScience FictionHorror
During an assignment, foreign correspondent Steve Martin spends a layover in Tokyo and is caught amid the rampage of an unstoppable prehistoric monster the Japanese call 'Godzilla'. The only hope for both Japan and the world lies on a secret weapon, which may prove more destructive than the monster itself.
Gigantis, the Fire MonsterGigantis, the Fire Monster · 1959
Gigantis, the Fire Monster
6.41959
MovieActionHorror
A prehistoric monster called Gigantis emerges alongside another creature named Angurus.
Ultraman: Monster Movie FeatureUltraman: Monster Movie Feature · 1967
Ultraman: Monster Movie Feature
7.31967
MovieActionScience Fiction
The film consists of re-edited material from the original television series Ultraman. Episodes 1, 8, 26, and 27 were used for the film. They were narrated by Hikari Urano as an "Ultraman Documentary". Allegedly only one new scene was shot, and that some parts of the movie where shot in black and white for unknown reasons. The movie screened at the same time as the Toho movie King Kong Escapes.
Akio Jissoji's UltramanAkio Jissoji's Ultraman · 1979
Akio Jissoji's Ultraman
8.51979
MovieActionAdventure
Akio Jissoji's Ultraman is a 1979 Japanese tokusatsu kaiju film directed by Akio Jissoji. It is a compilation film made up of scenes from Jissoji's episodes of the original Ultraman TV series.
Return of UltramanReturn of Ultraman · 1971
Return of Ultraman
6.01971
MovieScience FictionFantasy
Episodes 5 and 6 of Return of Ultraman show, screened at Toho Champion Festival.

Movies

GodzillaGodzilla · 1954
Godzilla
7.61954
MovieThrillerHorror
Japan is thrown into a panic after several ships are sunk near Odo Island. An expedition to the island led by Dr. Kyohei Yamane soon discover something far more devastating than imagined in the form of a 50 meter tall monster whom the natives call Gojira. Now the monster begins a rampage that threatens to destroy not only Japan, but the rest of the world as well.
GodzillaGodzilla · 1977
Godzilla
6.81977
MovieScience FictionHorror
A re-edited Italian-language dubbed version of the original Godzilla, using as a basis the U.S. version, "Godzilla, King of the Monsters!" (1956), plus WWII newsreel footage and clips from other science fiction films. The re-edited film was then colorized via a process called "Spectrorama 70" consisting of applying various colored gels to the black and white footage. The film's opening and ending also features new music composed by musicians Fabio Frizzi, Franco Bixio, and Vince Tempera (under the pseudonym Magnetic System).
Godzilla Raids AgainGodzilla Raids Again · 1955
Godzilla Raids Again
6.01955
MovieScience FictionHorror
Two fishing scout pilots make a horrifying discovery when they encounter a second Godzilla alongside a new monster named Anguirus. Without the weapon that killed the original, authorities attempt to lure Godzilla away from the mainland. But Anguirus soon arrives and the two monsters make their way towards Osaka as Japan braces for tragedy.
Godzilla, King of the Monsters!Godzilla, King of the Monsters! · 1956
Godzilla, King of the Monsters!
6.51956
MovieScience FictionHorror
During an assignment, foreign correspondent Steve Martin spends a layover in Tokyo and is caught amid the rampage of an unstoppable prehistoric monster the Japanese call 'Godzilla'. The only hope for both Japan and the world lies on a secret weapon, which may prove more destructive than the monster itself.
Gigantis, the Fire MonsterGigantis, the Fire Monster · 1959
Gigantis, the Fire Monster
6.41959
MovieActionHorror
A prehistoric monster called Gigantis emerges alongside another creature named Angurus.
Ultraman: Monster Movie FeatureUltraman: Monster Movie Feature · 1967
Ultraman: Monster Movie Feature
7.31967
MovieActionScience Fiction
The film consists of re-edited material from the original television series Ultraman. Episodes 1, 8, 26, and 27 were used for the film. They were narrated by Hikari Urano as an "Ultraman Documentary". Allegedly only one new scene was shot, and that some parts of the movie where shot in black and white for unknown reasons. The movie screened at the same time as the Toho movie King Kong Escapes.
Akio Jissoji's UltramanAkio Jissoji's Ultraman · 1979
Akio Jissoji's Ultraman
8.51979
MovieActionAdventure
Akio Jissoji's Ultraman is a 1979 Japanese tokusatsu kaiju film directed by Akio Jissoji. It is a compilation film made up of scenes from Jissoji's episodes of the original Ultraman TV series.
Return of UltramanReturn of Ultraman · 1971
Return of Ultraman
6.01971
MovieScience FictionFantasy
Episodes 5 and 6 of Return of Ultraman show, screened at Toho Champion Festival.
Ultraman: Great Monster Decisive BattleUltraman: Great Monster Decisive Battle · 1979
Ultraman: Great Monster Decisive Battle
6.31979
MovieActionAdventure
A 1979 Japanese tokusatsu kaiju film produced by Tsuburaya Productions, consisting of re-edited material from the original television series Ultraman. Ultraman: The Great Decisive Battle was the 1st movie of the third Showa phase (Jissouji's Ultraman being first and Ultra Brothers vs. The Monster Army being second) and because of this Tsuburaya decided to make this a reunion of the last 12 Ultras (aside from Ultraman 80 which hadn't come out yet). Tsuburaya decided to give this a different tone than Jissouji's Ultraman, having more new scenes and appealing to the all-Ultra fan.
Return of Ultraman: Terror of the Waterspout MonstersReturn of Ultraman: Terror of the Waterspout Monsters · 1971
Return of Ultraman: Terror of the Waterspout Monsters
6.51971
MovieScience FictionFantasy
A theatrical release of The Return of Ultraman episodes 13-14. It was released on December 12, 1971 as part of the Toho Champion Festival along with Godzilla, Mothra, King Ghidorah: Earth's Greatest Battle (edited from Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster) and shorter versions of The Adventures of Hutch the Honeybee, and The Little Match Girl.
Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific OceanGodzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean · 1957
Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean
8.61957
MovieScience FictionHorror
Obscure French version of the original Godzilla. The film combines elements of the original Toho version and the American King of the Monsters! in a unique assemblage exclusive to the Francophone market. Released by Les Films du Verseau.
Ultra Q: Goro and GoroUltra Q: Goro and Goro · 1990
Ultra Q: Goro and Goro
1990
Movie
Theatrical version of episode 2 of Ultra Q TV series.
Ultraman: Terror on Route 87Ultraman: Terror on Route 87 · 1989
Ultraman: Terror on Route 87
8.01989
MovieActionScience Fiction
Theatrical version of episode 20 of Ultraman (1966 TV series). An enormous bird-monster is attacking motorists on Route 87. The Science Patrol discovers a supernatural link between the monster and a statue located nearby.
Total Natural Colored Ultra QTotal Natural Colored Ultra Q · 2013
Total Natural Colored Ultra Q
2013
Movie
Colored versions of episodes 1, 20, 19 and 15 of Ultra Q TV show, edited together and released in theaters.
Return of Ultraman: Jiro Rides a MonsterReturn of Ultraman: Jiro Rides a Monster · 1972
Return of Ultraman: Jiro Rides a Monster
6.01972
Movie
A theatrical release of Return of Ultraman episode 29 as part of the Spring Toho Champion Festival along with other films like Godzilla vs. Gigan, The Adventures of Hutch the Honeybee, Mirrorman, and Mock the Oak Tree.
Ultra Q: The 1/8 ProjectUltra Q: The 1/8 Project · 1990
Ultra Q: The 1/8 Project
1990
MovieScience FictionAction
Theatrical version of episode 17 of Ultra Q TV series.

TV Shows

UltramanUltraman · 1966
Ultraman
8.41966
SeriesSci-Fi & Fantasy
Hayata is a member of the Science Patrol, an organization tasked with investigating bizarre anomalies. He is mortally wounded when accidently encountering an alien being from Land of Light, who grants Hayata new life as the two are merged into one. Now, whenever a threat arises that is too great for the Science Patrol to handle, Hayata activates the beta capsule and becomes the hero known as Ultraman.
Return of UltramanReturn of Ultraman · 1971
Return of Ultraman
8.51971
SeriesSci-Fi & Fantasy
Another being from Nebula M-78, identical to the original Ultraman, combines with car racer-turned-MAT patrol member Hideki Gô, and fights assorted menaces in a frightening new "Age of Monsters."
UltrasevenUltraseven · 1967
Ultraseven
7.91967
SeriesSci-Fi & Fantasy
In the not-too-distant future, the Earth finds itself constantly under attack from extraterrestrial threats. The Terrestrial Defense Force establishes the Ultra Garrison, a team of six elite members who utilize high-tech vehicles and weaponry. Joining their fight is the mysterious Dan Moroboshi, secretly an alien from the Land of Light in Nebula M-78, who transforms into his true form in times of crisis, Ultraseven.
Ultra QUltra Q · 1966
Ultra Q
8.11966
SeriesMysterySci-Fi & Fantasy
As supernatural events and monster attacks rock Japan, the military and government look to be overwhelmed. Three intrepid young investigators—two pilots and a reporter—take it upon themselves to study these unexplained phenomena in order to inform and protect the public.
Operation: MysteryOperation: Mystery · 1968
Operation: Mystery
7.71968
SeriesMysterySci-Fi & Fantasy
Advancements in science and the unchanging human psyche have given rise to new forms of terrifying crimes as the Science Research Institute (SRI) investigates various strange phenomena in Japan.
Jumborg AceJumborg Ace · 1973
Jumborg Ace
8.31973
SeriesSci-Fi & Fantasy
Jumborg Ace is the title superhero of a tokusatsu SF/kaiju/superhero TV series. Produced by Tsuburaya Productions, the show was broadcast on Mainichi Broadcasting System from January 17 to December 29, 1973, with a total of 50 episodes. This was also one of several shows Tsuburaya did to celebrate the company's 10th Anniversary.
Ultra FightUltra Fight · 1970
Ultra Fight
9.01970
Series
A television series from Tsuburaya Productions which ran from September 1970 to September 1971 on Tokyo Broadcasting System. The series consisting of battle stock footage from Ultraman and Ultraseven, accompanied by a boxing-style commentary. New footage was shot using existing costumes in outdoor locations without elaborate special effect. A total of 195 five-minute episodes were produced.