Yoshiyuki Kuroda facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Yoshiyuki Kuroda
黒田 義之
Born	March 4, 1928 Matsuyama, Ehime, Japan
Died	January 22, 2015 (aged 86)
Occupation	Director, special effects director, screenwriter
Years active	1956–1999

Yoshiyuki Kuroda (Japanese: 黒田 義之, Hepburn: Kuroda Yoshiyuki, March 4, 1928 – January 22, 2015) was a talented Japanese filmmaker. He was known for directing and creating amazing special effects in many Japanese science-fiction movies and TV shows. He worked on films and television from 1956 to 1999.

Early Life of Yoshiyuki Kuroda

Yoshiyuki Kuroda was born on March 4, 1928, in Matsuyama, Ehime, Japan. When he was young, his family moved to Kyoto. Kuroda dreamed of becoming a child actor. He even went to elementary school with Fujio Morita, who later became a famous cinematographer.

Yoshiyuki Kuroda's Film and TV Work

Yoshiyuki Kuroda had many roles in making movies and TV shows. He worked as a director, an assistant director, and a special effects director. He helped bring many exciting stories to life on screen.

As a Director

Kuroda directed several popular films and television series. He was known for his work on monster movies and action shows.

• Yokai Monsters: Spook Warfare (1968)
• Yokai Monsters: Along with Ghosts (1969)
• The Invisible Swordsman (1970)
• Mirrorman (1971)
• Lone Wolf and Cub: White Heaven in Hell (1974)
• Monkey (1978)
• Shadow Warriors (1980)
• Kyotaro Nishimura's Travel Mystery: the Mysteries of Ghost Ship (1980)
• Shin Hissatsu Shigotonin (1981-82)

As an Assistant Director

Before becoming a main director, Kuroda also worked as an assistant. This role helped him learn how to manage big film sets.

• Fighting Birds (1956)
• Sleepy Eyes of Death (1964)
• Monkey (1978)

Directing Special Effects

Yoshiyuki Kuroda was especially famous for his work with special effects. He helped create incredible visual scenes that amazed audiences.

• Daimajin (1966)
• Return of Daimajin (1966)
• Daimajin Strikes Again (1966)
• The Invisible Swordsman (1970)

As an Assistant Special Effects Director

He also started his career in special effects as an assistant. This gave him the skills needed to lead special effects teams later on.

• Nichiren to Mōko Daishūrai (1958)
• Buddha (1961)