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Biography
Takashi Yamazaki is a Japanese filmmaker and visual effects supervisor. Known for his blockbusters featuring advanced visual effects, he is considered a leading figure in the Japanese film industry. Yamazaki is the recipient of multiple accolades, including an Academy Award, eight Japanese Academy Awards, five Nikkan Sports Film Awards, two Hochi Film Awards, and an Asian Film Award. His films have collectively grossed over $523 million worldwide.
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Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Visual Effects · 2024
- Nikkan Sports Film Award — Best Director · 2014
- Japan Academy Prize — Screenplay of the Year · 2006
- Japan Academy Prize — Director of the Year · 2006
- Japan Academy Prize — Picture of the Year · 2006
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- Bram Stoker Award — Best Screenplay
- Japan Academy Prize — Animation of the Year · 2013 · nominated
- Japan Academy Prize — Director of the Year · 2008 · nominated
- Japan Academy Prize — Screenplay of the Year · 2008 · nominated
- Japan Academy Prize — Picture of the Year · 2008 · nominated
- Japan Academy Prize — Screenplay of the Year · 2006 · nominated
- Japan Academy Prize — Director of the Year · 2006 · nominated
- Japan Academy Prize — Picture of the Year · 2006 · nominated
Filmography13 titles

Yu Yu Hakusho
1992Key Animation
1992Key Animation

Stand by Me Doraemon 2
2020Director, Screenplay
2020Director, Screenplay

Godzilla Minus One
2023Creature Design, Director, Screenplay, Visual Effects Supervisor
2023Creature Design, Director, Screenplay, Visual Effects Supervisor

Destiny: The Tale of Kamakura
2017Director, Screenplay, Visual Effects Supervisor
2017Director, Screenplay, Visual Effects Supervisor

Stand by Me Doraemon
2014Director, Screenplay
2014Director, Screenplay

Lupin III: The First
2019Director, Writer
2019Director, Writer

Parasyte: Part 2
2015Director, Screenplay, Visual Effects Supervisor
2015Director, Screenplay, Visual Effects Supervisor

Parasyte: Part 1
2014Director, Screenplay, Visual Effects Supervisor
2014Director, Screenplay, Visual Effects Supervisor

Dragon Quest: Your Story
2019Director, General Manager, Screenplay
2019Director, General Manager, Screenplay

The Great War of Archimedes
2019Director, Screenplay
2019Director, Screenplay

Heat Guy J
2002Director
2002Director

Aquarion
2005Storyboard
2005Storyboard

The iDol
2006as Cameraman
2006as Cameraman