Shinji Higuchi

Shinji Higuchi

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. Higuchi is one of the original founders of Gainax, along with Hideaki Anno, Yoshiyuki Sadamoto and Takami Akai. Higuchi gain recognition for his special effects work in Shusuke Kaneko's Gamera trilogy and is a frequent collaborator with Hideaki Anno on both anime and tokusatsu projects.

  • Title: Shinji Higuchi
  • Popularity: 5.926
  • Known For: Directing
  • Birthday: 1965-09-22
  • Place of Birth: Tokyo, Japan
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  • Also Known As: Higuchi Shinji, 樋口 真嗣
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Shinji Higuchi Movies

  • 2010
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    Death Kappa

    Death Kappa

    4.7 2010 HD

    When military experiments go haywire and trigger an atomic bomb, the consequences are of epic proportions. A monster arrives in the midst of the...

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  • 2023
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    Kyrie

    Kyrie

    8.4 2023 HD

    Luca lost her family in the Great East Japan Earthquake causing her not to be able to speak. However, her singing voice shakes the hearts of those...

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  • 2003
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    A Forest with No Name

    A Forest with No Name

    4.7 2003 HD

    Private detective Mike takes on an assignment to return a girl, who is set to marry into a prestigious family, from a mysterious commune in the...

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  • 2024
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    Brush of the God

    Brush of the God

    5 2024 HD

    His story follows a schoolgirl named Akari Tokimiya and the fantastical adventure which occurs when she visits the memorial service of her...

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  • 2001
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    All About Lily Chou-Chou

    All About Lily Chou-Chou

    7.3 2001 HD

    Charts the troubled teenage years of students Yūichi Hasumi and Shūsuke Hoshino, exploring the shifting and complex power dynamics of their...

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  • 2006
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    Tachigui: The Amazing Lives of the Fast Food Grifters

    Tachigui: The Amazing Lives of the Fast Food Grifters

    5.9 2006 HD

    Tachigui retells Japan's history from 1945 to 21st century through the feats of self-proclaimed dine and dash professionals - the Fast Food Grifters...

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  • 1995
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    The Making of Gamera: Guardian of the Universe

    The Making of Gamera: Guardian of the Universe

    1 1995 HD

    The production of Gamera: Guardian of the Universe. Includes interviews with director Shusuke Kaneko, screenwriter Kazunori Ito and lead actress...

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  • 2019
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    The Dawn of Kaiju Eiga

    The Dawn of Kaiju Eiga

    8.444 2019 HD

    Japan, 1954. A legend emerges from the ashes of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, devastated by atomic bombs in 1945. The creature's name is Godzilla. The film...

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  • 1999
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    GAMERA 1999

    GAMERA 1999

    7 1999 HD

    Hideaki Anno's documentary about the making of Shusuke Kaneko's Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris. From concept to film, the documentary is a video diary of...

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  • 2013
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    The Intermission

    The Intermission

    7 2013 HD

    A unique black comedy set in Ginza Cinepathos, a long-established movie theater that closes at the end of March 2013 while being familiar to movie...

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  • 2020
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    The 12 Day Tale of the Monster that Died in 8

    The 12 Day Tale of the Monster that Died in 8

    5.7 2020 HD

    An actor who has lost his job due to the coronavirus buys capsule monsters online and begins to raise them.

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  • 2021
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    Hideaki Anno: The Final Challenge of Evangelion

    Hideaki Anno: The Final Challenge of Evangelion

    8.4 2021 HD

    EVANGELION is coming to an end. NHK spent 4 years with exclusive access to director Hideaki Anno, documenting the creative process behind the final...

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  • 1998
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    Document Love & Pop

    Document Love & Pop

    7 1998 HD

    Two shorts about the making of Hideaki Anno's movie "Love & Pop", one from the perspective of a bumbling assistant, and one from the perspective of a...

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  • 1970
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    Ishiro Honda: Memoirs of a Film Director

    Ishiro Honda: Memoirs of a Film Director

    1 1970 HD

    A documentary film that delves into the life and cinematic career of one of Japan's most prolific directors: Ishiro Honda. The film will spotlight...

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  • 1985
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    Orochi Strikes Again

    Orochi Strikes Again

    1 1985 HD

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  • 2022
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    Ribbon

    Ribbon

    7.3 2022 HD

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  • 2006
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    Gunbuster: The Movie

    Gunbuster: The Movie

    7.8 2006 HD

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  • 2005
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    Lorelei: The Witch of the Pacific Ocean

    Lorelei: The Witch of the Pacific Ocean

    5.9 2005 HD

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  • 2006
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    Japan Sinks

    Japan Sinks

    5.5 2006 HD

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  • 2008
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    The Last Princess

    The Last Princess

    5.8 2008 HD

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  • 1991
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    Mikadroid: Robokill Beneath Disco Club Layla

    Mikadroid: Robokill Beneath Disco Club Layla

    4.6 1991 HD

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  • 2016
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    Shin Godzilla

    Shin Godzilla

    7.186 2016 HD

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  • 2016
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    Shin Godzilla

    Shin Godzilla

    7.186 2016 HD

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  • 2002
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    MiniMoni The Movie: The Great Cake Adventure!

    MiniMoni The Movie: The Great Cake Adventure!

    1 2002 HD

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  • 2012
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    The Floating Castle

    The Floating Castle

    7.1 2012 HD

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  • 2016
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    Shin Godzilla

    Shin Godzilla

    7.186 2016 HD

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  • 2012
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    Giant God Warrior Appears in Tokyo

    Giant God Warrior Appears in Tokyo

    6.6 2012 HD

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  • 2012
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    Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo

    Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo

    7.206 2012 HD

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  • 2009
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    Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance

    Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance

    7.802 2009 HD

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  • 2007
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    Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone

    Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone

    7.6 2007 HD

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  • 2001
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    The Princess Blade

    The Princess Blade

    5.7 2001 HD

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  • 1987
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    Royal Space Force - The Wings Of Honneamise

    Royal Space Force - The Wings Of Honneamise

    6.9 1987 HD

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  • 2003
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    Pokémon: Jirachi - Wish Maker

    Pokémon: Jirachi - Wish Maker

    6.5 2003 HD

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  • 1999
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    Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris

    Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris

    7.4 1999 HD

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  • 1996
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    Gamera 2: Attack of Legion

    Gamera 2: Attack of Legion

    7.5 1996 HD

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  • 1996
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    Gamera 2: Attack of Legion

    Gamera 2: Attack of Legion

    7.5 1996 HD

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  • 1999
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    Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris

    Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris

    7.4 1999 HD

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  • 1995
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    Gamera: Guardian of the Universe

    Gamera: Guardian of the Universe

    7.5 1995 HD

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  • 1996
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    Space Ship Remnant 6

    Space Ship Remnant 6

    1 1996 HD

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  • 2009
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    Geharha: The Dark and Long-Haired Monster

    Geharha: The Dark and Long-Haired Monster

    7.3 2009 HD

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  • 2015
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    Attack on Titan

    Attack on Titan

    6.1 2015 HD

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  • 2015
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    Attack on Titan II: End of the World

    Attack on Titan II: End of the World

    6.099 2015 HD

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  • 1991
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    Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story III

    Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story III

    1 1991 HD

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  • 1991
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    Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story I

    Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story I

    1 1991 HD

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  • 1991
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    Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story II

    Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story II

    1 1991 HD

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  • 2022
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    Shin Ultraman

    Shin Ultraman

    7.2 2022 HD

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  • 1992
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    Future Memories: Last Christmas

    Future Memories: Last Christmas

    6 1992 HD

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  • 2009
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    Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance

    Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance

    7.802 2009 HD

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  • 1998
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    Evangelion: Death (True)²

    Evangelion: Death (True)²

    6.7 1998 HD

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  • 1998
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    Revival of Evangelion

    Revival of Evangelion

    7.72 1998 HD

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  • 1997
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    Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth

    Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth

    7.397 1997 HD

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  • 2016
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    Shin Godzilla

    Shin Godzilla

    7.186 2016 HD

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  • 1970
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    Bullet Train Explosion

    Bullet Train Explosion

    1 1970 HD

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  • 1988
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    Dragon Quest Fantasia Video

    Dragon Quest Fantasia Video

    1 1988 HD

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  • 1990
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    Ultra Q The Movie: Legend of the Stars

    Ultra Q The Movie: Legend of the Stars

    8 1990 HD

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  • 2002
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    Vandread Turbulence

    Vandread Turbulence

    1 2002 HD

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  • 2001
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    Vandread Integral

    Vandread Integral

    1 2001 HD

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  • 1984
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    The Return of Godzilla

    The Return of Godzilla

    7.2 1984 HD

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  • 2013
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    Peaceful Times (F02) Petit Film

    Peaceful Times (F02) Petit Film

    1 2013 HD

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  • 1985
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    Godzilla 1985

    Godzilla 1985

    6.7 1985 HD

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  • 2022
    imgMovies

    Shin Ultraman

    Shin Ultraman

    7.2 2022 HD

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  • 1985
    imgMovies

    Orochi Strikes Again

    Orochi Strikes Again

    1 1985 HD

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  • 2022
    imgMovies

    Shin Ultraman

    Shin Ultraman

    7.2 2022 HD

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  • 2001
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    Pistol Opera

    Pistol Opera

    6.2 2001 HD

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  • 1989
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    The Men Who Made Ultraman

    The Men Who Made Ultraman

    10 1989 HD

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  • 1997
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    Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion

    Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion

    8.302 1997 HD

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  • 2016
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    Shin Godzilla

    Shin Godzilla

    7.186 2016 HD

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  • 1991
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    Otaku no Video

    Otaku no Video

    6.2 1991 HD

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  • 2020
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    The 12 Day Tale of the Monster that Died in 8

    The 12 Day Tale of the Monster that Died in 8

    5.7 2020 HD

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  • 2004
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    Top wo Nerae 2! Diebuster

    Top wo Nerae 2! Diebuster

    1 2004 HD

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  • 2002
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    The Private Detective Mike

    The Private Detective Mike

    8.4 2002 HD

    Mike Hama, Private Detective, is a chain-smoking, wisecracking tough guy with a weakness for the ladies and a soft spot in his heart, especially for...

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  • 1998
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    His and Her Circumstances

    His and Her Circumstances

    8.034 1998 HD

    In His and Her Circumstances, like a drug, Yukino Miyazawa was addicted to admiration and praise from those around her. She worked hard to become...

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  • 2022
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    Lost Man Found

    Lost Man Found

    7.8 2022 HD

    Satoru Matsudo moves to Tokyo in hopes of becoming an actor. He has trouble breaking into the industry, but his luck begins to change when he finds...

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  • 2024
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    Luca on the Road

    Luca on the Road

    1 2024 HD

    A young girl named Ruka, who had been living a wandering life in Osaka, is taken in by Fumi, an elementary school teacher. Later, Ruka spends time in...

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  • 1970
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    Luca on the Road

    Luca on the Road

    8.598 1970 HD

    At the turn of the century, the Angels returned to Earth, seeking to wipe out humanity in an apocalyptic fury. Devastated, mankind's last remnants...

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  • 1970
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    Luca on the Road

    Luca on the Road

    7.6 1970 HD

    In the near future, humanity has taken its first steps towards journeying into the far reaches of the galaxy. Upon doing so they discover a huge race...

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  • 1970
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    Luca on the Road

    Luca on the Road

    7.5 1970 HD

    During the Great Titan War, a race of giants called Titans nearly wiped out humanity. The survivors built three concentric walls tall enough to keep...

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  • 1970
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    Luca on the Road

    Luca on the Road

    6.9 1970 HD

    Recently stationed Air Self-Defense Force rookie Hisone Amakasu is chosen by a dragon concealed within Gifu Air Base to be his pilot.

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E12

    Luca on the Road

    Luca on the Road

    6.9 1970 HD

    Recently stationed Air Self-Defense Force rookie Hisone Amakasu is chosen by a dragon concealed within Gifu Air Base to be his pilot.

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  • 1970
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    Luca on the Road

    Luca on the Road

    8.666 1970 HD

    Many years ago, the last remnants of humanity were forced to retreat behind the towering walls of a fortified city to escape the massive, man-eating...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E12

    Luca on the Road

    Luca on the Road

    6.9 1970 HD

    Recently stationed Air Self-Defense Force rookie Hisone Amakasu is chosen by a dragon concealed within Gifu Air Base to be his pilot.

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  • 1970
    imgS5 E3

    Luca on the Road

    Luca on the Road

    8 1970 HD

    Naota is a normal boy who kills some time with a normal girl by a stream that flows underneath a bridge. Nothing unusual happens in this town. The...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E3

    Luca on the Road

    Luca on the Road

    1 1970 HD

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  • 1970
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    Luca on the Road

    Luca on the Road

    8.2 1970 HD

    The year is 2022. It is an era of chaos, half a century after the government announced the coexistence of humans and kaijins. Aoi Izumi, a young...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E26

    Luca on the Road

    Luca on the Road

    8.598 1970 HD

    At the turn of the century, the Angels returned to Earth, seeking to wipe out humanity in an apocalyptic fury. Devastated, mankind's last remnants...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E24

    Luca on the Road

    Luca on the Road

    8.203 1970 HD

    Honnouji Academy is forcefully ruled by the iron-fisted control of its student council and its president, Satsuki Kiryuin. Transfer student, Ryuko...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E28

    Luca on the Road

    Luca on the Road

    7.6 1970 HD

    Panty and Stocking are nasty angels who were banished from the pearly gates for being foul-mouthed bad girls! Now they spend their days hunting...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E13

    Luca on the Road

    Luca on the Road

    1 1970 HD

    Monster attacks are a common occurrence in Japan. A special division of the Japan Meteorological Agency has been established to predict such attacks,...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E13

    Luca on the Road

    Luca on the Road

    1 1970 HD

    Monster attacks are a common occurrence in Japan. A special division of the Japan Meteorological Agency has been established to predict such attacks,...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E13

    Luca on the Road

    Luca on the Road

    1 1970 HD

    Monster attacks are a common occurrence in Japan. A special division of the Japan Meteorological Agency has been established to predict such attacks,...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E13

    Luca on the Road

    Luca on the Road

    1 1970 HD

    Monster attacks are a common occurrence in Japan. A special division of the Japan Meteorological Agency has been established to predict such attacks,...

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  • 1970
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    Luca on the Road

    Luca on the Road

    7.4 1970 HD

    In mankind's grasp for the future, a sinister foe known only as Gargoyle begins his plans to take over the world. Nadia, with the help of a young...

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  • 1970
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    Luca on the Road

    Luca on the Road

    1 1970 HD

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