Takashi Yamazaki

Film director described in reviews as an author of dramatic melodramas, animated films, and a special effects supervisor; director of Godzilla Minus One.

Japanese film director, screenwriter and visual effects supervisor with work spanning live action and animation (as noted in reviews).

Reviews focus on Takashi Yamazaki's Godzilla Minus One as a powerful, atmospheric return to Godzilla's roots. Critics note strong ties to Japan's wartime trauma, careful production design, and effective, if not cutting-edge, special effects. The film is regarded as imperfect but ultimately effective and emotionally resonant.

For:Fans of Japanese cinema, kaiju/monster films, viewers interested in post-war themes and practical/digital effects.