
A look at the unrecognized work of the talented artists and craftsmen who've maintained the tradition of Japanese special-effects. Highlighted is Yasuyuki Inoue along with various crew members who crafted meticulously detailed miniatures and risked life and limb as suit actors. All done to bring to life some of film's most iconic monsters through a distinct Japanese artform.

Alex Cox
Narrator

Akira Tsuburaya
Himself

Teruyoshi Nakano
Himself

Akira Takarada
Himself

Yoshio Tsuchiya
Himself

Shogo Tomiyama
Himself

Hiroshi Koizumi
Himself

Shusuke Kaneko
Himself
Toshio Miike
Himself
Akinori Takagi
Himself

Toshiro Aoki
Himself

Yasuyuki Inoue
Himself
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