Hirochika Muraishi is a Japanese performer and film director.
Biography[]
In 1967, Muraishi joined Tsuburaya Productions and participated in the production of Ultraman and Ultraseven as an optical photography staff. After that, he participated in special effects work as an assistant director and made his debut as a director in 1973.
From the 1990s to 2009, he served as the main director of Tsuburaya Productions' productions, including the Ultraman Series.
Death[]
On March 27, 2022, Muraishi passed away at the age of 75.[1]
Directed Works[]
Ultraman Series[]
- Ultraman Tiga - Episodes 3, 4, 8, 13, 14, 19, 20, 25, 26, 33, 34, 43, 44, 51, and 52
- Ultraman Dyna - Episodes 7, 8, 15, 16, 25, 26, 35, 36, 43, and 44
- Ultraman Gaia - Episodes 1, 2, 9, 10, 17, 18, 25, 26, 33, 34, 41, 42, 49, 50 and 51
- Ultraman Tiga: The Final Odyssey - Main Director
- Ultraman Tiga Gaiden: Revival of the Ancient Giant - Main Director
- Ultraman Cosmos - Episodes 5, 6, 17, 18, 31, 32, 43, 44, 55, 56, and 60
- Ultraman Max - Episodes 3, 4, 19, 20, 28, and 29
- Ultraman Mebius - Episodes 3, 4, 13, 14, 21, 22, 35, 36, 45, and 46
- Ultra Galaxy Mega Monster Battle - Episodes 7, 8, 9 and 10
- Ultra Galaxy Mega Monster Battle: Never Ending Odyssey - Episodes 9, 10, and 11
Others[]
- Tetsujin Tiger Seven (1973)
- Denjin Zaborger (1975)
- Gridman the Hyper Agent (1994) - Episodes 5, 6, 9 ,10 ,15 ,16 ,21, 22, 27, 28, 34, 35, 38 and 39
- Shichisei Tōshin Guyferd (1996)
Participated Works[]
- Ultraman - Optical photography staff
- Ultraseven - Optical photography staff
- Operation: Mystery - Optical photography staff
Screenwriter Works[]
Hirochika Muraishi wrote the following episodes for the following series:
- Ultraman Tiga
Roles[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Ultraman Max | TV crew | Episode 9 "The Dragon's Lover" |
| Ancient village head | Episode 19 "Person Coming from the Door" | ||
| Hunter | Episode 29 "Why Do Monsters Appear" | ||
| 2006 | Ultraman Mebius | Hunter | Episode 13 "Marina of the Wind" |
References[]