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Kenji Tanigaki

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Born October 13, 1970 · Nara, Japan

Also known as Tanagaki Kenji · 谷坦健治 · 谷桓健治

Biography

Kenji Tanigaki (谷垣 健治, Tanigaki Kenji, born 13 October 1970) is a Japanese action choreographer and film director best known for his works in Hong Kong action cinema and has expanded his career in Japanese cinema and Hollywood.

Filmography42 titles

The Furious

2026Director

Rurouni Kenshin: Final Chapter Part I - The Final

2021Stunts

Rurouni Kenshin: Final Chapter Part II - The Beginning

2021Stunts

Rurouni Kenshin: The Legend Ends

2014Action Director, Stunt Coordinator

Big Brother

2018Action Director, Martial Arts Choreographer

Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno

2014Action Director, Stunt Coordinator

Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins

2012Action Director, Stunt Coordinator

Fist of Legend

1994as Japanese Fighter

Miyamoto Musashi

Stunts

Raging Fire

2021Fight Choreographer

Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In

2024Action Director, Choreographer

The Prosecutor

2024Choreographer

Dragon

2011as Xiao Ge Zi

Flash Point

2007as Tony's Underling #1

Kill Zone

2005as Wong Po's Bodyguard

So Close

2002as Hitman

Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen

2010

Bodyguards and Assassins

2009Choreographer

Fulltime Killer

2001Choreographer

Shinjuku Incident

2009Stunts

Monster Hunt 2

2018Choreographer

Fatal Contact

2006

Blade II

2002as Moscow Vampire Attacking Blade (uncredited)

Goodbye, Mr. Cool

2001as Lok

Sakra

2023Action Director

Time and Tide

2000as Little Rat

Snake Eyes

2021as Yakuza with Eye Patch

Enter the Fat Dragon

2020Director, Fight Choreographer

God of War

2017Choreographer

The Lost Bladesman

2011Choreographer

Fierce Cop

2022Choreographer

The Twins Effect

2003Stunts

Special ID

2013Choreographer

Book of Love

2016Martial Arts Choreographer

The Liquidator

2017Choreographer

The Monkey King: Havoc in Heaven's Palace

2014Choreographer

Tokyo Raiders

2000Stunts

Silver Hawk

2004Choreographer

Legend of the Wolf

1997as Forest fighter

Shanghai Affairs

1998as Axe Gang member

Mortal Kombat: Annihilation

1997Stunt Double

Royal Destiny

1990Stunts