Eiichi Asada

Visual Effects

Eiichi Asada

Born March 13, 1949 · Uryū, Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan (age 77)

No biography available.

Known For

Godzilla vs. MegalonGodzilla vs. Megalon · 1973
Godzilla vs. Megalon
6.21973
MovieActionAdventure
Inventor Goro Ibuki creates a humanoid robot named Jet Jaguar. It is soon seized by an undersea race of people called the Seatopians. Using Jet Jaguar as a guide, the Seatopians send Megalon as vengeance for the nuclear tests that have devastated their society.
Godzilla: Final WarsGodzilla: Final Wars · 2004
Godzilla: Final Wars
7.12004
MovieActionAdventure
Humanity finally rids themselves of Godzilla, imprisoning him in an icy tomb in the South Pole. All is peaceful until various monsters emerge to lay waste to Earth's cities. Overwhelmed, humanity is seemingly saved by a race of benevolent aliens known as Xiliens. But not all is what it seems with these bizarre visitors. If humanity wishes to survive, they must reluctantly resurrect their most hated enemy, Godzilla.
Terror of MechagodzillaTerror of Mechagodzilla · 1975
Terror of Mechagodzilla
6.81975
MovieScience FictionAction
A submarine expedition to salvage the remains of Mechagodzilla is thwarted by a massive dinosaur named Titanosaurus. An Interpol investigation leads biologist Ichinose to uncover the work of Dr. Mafune and his mysterious daughter Katsura. Aligned with the Black Hole Aliens, Katsura's life becomes entwined with the resurrected machine.
Godzilla vs. MechagodzillaGodzilla vs. Mechagodzilla · 1974
Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla
7.01974
MovieActionAdventure
An Okinawan prophecy that foretells the destruction of the Earth is seeming fulfilled when Godzilla emerges to return to his destructive roots. But not all is what it seems after Godzilla breaks his ally Anguirus's jaw. Matters are further complicated when a second Godzilla emerges, revealing the doppelgänger as a mechanical weapon.
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.
Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S.Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S. · 2003
Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S.
7.22003
MovieActionFantasy
Mothra and her fairies return to Japan to warn mankind that they must return Kiryu to the sea, for the dead must not be disturbed. However Godzilla has survived to menace Japan leaving Kiryu as the nation's only defense.
The Imperial NavyThe Imperial Navy · 1981
The Imperial Navy
6.61981
MovieWarDrama
A lavish retelling of the true story of the final voyage and ultimate destruction and sinking of the battleship Yamato, Japan's greatest flagship during the Second World War.
Sayonara JupiterSayonara Jupiter · 1984
Sayonara Jupiter
5.51984
MovieScience FictionThriller
In the 22nd century, scientists from an energy-depleted Earth research new fuel sources in the far corners of the solar system, where they discover an ancient alien race from Jupiter as well as the emergence of an apocalyptically dangerous black hole. Koji Hashimoto's 1983 sci-fi adventure was conceived as a Japanese competitor to the upcoming sequel to Stanley Kubrick's classic 2001, titled 2010, and often mirrors the sequel's plot.

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Reiko, the Psyche ResurrectedReiko, the Psyche Resurrected · 1991
Reiko, the Psyche Resurrected
7.71991
MovieScience FictionFantasy
A highly anticipated cultural festival is less than a week away for the students of a local high school when mysterious, seemingly paranormal events start occurring within their building. A piano plays when no one is in the room; the power continually shuts off, seemingly at random; footprints are left behind by an unseen presence; objects appear to levitate and are hurled across the room. Concerned about the strange phenomena, six students, advised by Professor Yamakawa, form a research team and investigate the strange goings-on. One of the students is Reiko Kudo, who has ESP and a family history with the occult. As the investigation ensues, a disturbing story from the past emerges from the woodwork, culminating with an ESP confrontation on the day of the festival...

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