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Shinpei Hayashiya
Directing
Born October 26, 1955 · Kōenji, Tokyo, Japan
Also known as Chiaki Tsunakawa · Shinpei Hayashiya
Biography
Shinpei Hayashiya (林家しん平 Hayashiya Shinpei), real name Chiaki Tsunakawa (綱川千秋 Tsunakawa Chiaki), is a Japanese rakugoka and independent filmmaker. A long-time Godzilla fan and collector, his works include the 2003 Heisei Gamera fan sequel, Gamera 4: Truth and a trilogy of independent kaiju films, beginning with Reigo: King of the Sea Monsters.
Filmography5 titles

Sailor Suit and Machine Gun
1981as Hiko
1981as Hiko

Reigo: King of the Sea Monsters
2008Director, Writer
2008Director, Writer

Deep Sea Monster Raiga
2009Director, Producer, Writer
2009Director, Producer, Writer

God Raiga Vs. King Ohga
2020Cinematography, Director, Editor, Producer, Production Design, Special Effects, Writer
2020Cinematography, Director, Editor, Producer, Production Design, Special Effects, Writer

War of the Ninja Monsters: Jaron vs Goura
2024Director, Producer, Writer
2024Director, Producer, Writer