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May 14, 2024 · Koichi Kawakita (川北 紘一, Kawakita Kōichi) was a Japanese special effects director best known for creating the effects for every Godzilla film from 1989 to 1995, as well as the first two Rebirth of Mothra films. He also occasionally appeared in cameos in some of Toho's tokusatsu productions.
Kōichi Kawakita (川北 紘一, Kawakita Kōichi, December 5, 1942 – December 5, 2014) was a Japanese special effects director, cinematographer, and optical photographer.
One of Toho's more prolific special effects directors, Koichi Kawakita's first job at Toho was in their matte photography department in 1962, working on films such as Gorath. In 1972, Kawakita found himself helming the special effects on Tsuburaya Productions' Ultraman show.
Koichi Kawakita (川北紘一 Kawakita Kōichi?), born December 5, 1942, was a Japanese optical technician, special effects director, and director best known for his work on most of the Heisei era Godzilla films and the first two Rebirth of Mothra films.
Dec 5, 2014 · Koichi Kawakita was a Japanese director, cinematographer, and optical photographer best known for his work on most of the Heisei era Godzilla films and the first two Rebirth of Mothra films. He also occasionally appeared in cameos in some of Toho's tokusastu productions.
Dec 11, 2014 · Confirming Japanese social media posts earlier this week, Koichi Kawakita, veteran Special Effects Director of the Heisei Godzilla Series, has died this month at the age of 72. Kawakita passed on December 5th from liver failure.
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Dec 11, 2014 · Last night, we received confirmation that legendary Tokusatsu Special Effects Master, Director, and Actor Koichi Kawakita has passed. We give our best to his friends and family in this difficult time, and grieve with the fandom at large for such a huge loss.
