Shusuke Kaneko
Biography
Shusuke Kaneko is a Japanese filmmaker and screenwriter born on June 8, 1955, in Tokyo, Japan. He began his career at Nikkatsu and established himself as a writer for film and anime. Kaneko's work as a director has garnered him recognition at various film festivals, including the Yokohama Film Festival. He is known for his work on the Gamera films, which received critical acclaim. Kaneko has also directed other films, such as Summer Vacation 1999, and has been honored with the Director's Award at the 17th Yokohama Film Festival for his work on Gamera: Gu. As a director, Kaneko has been credited with 76 projects.
Career overview
Shusuke Kaneko is a Japanese filmmaker and screenwriter. He began his career at Nikkatsu and worked as a writer for film and anime. Kaneko established himself as an up and coming director, winning accolades at various film festivals.
His film Summer Vacation 1999 garnered him his first award for best director at the Yokohama Film Festival. Kaneko is a lifelong fan of the original Godzilla films and was chosen as the director for Daiei's revival of the Gamera franchise. His work on the Gamera films received critical acclaim.
Kaneko's known credits number 76. He is known for his directing work.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
96 titles- Gold Boy (2024) Director
- When the Rain Falls (2022) Director
- Nobutora - Samurai Tiger (2021) Director
- The Dawn of Kaiju Eiga (2019) as Self - Filmmaker
- Cho Edogakeishi (2018) as Self
- Linking Love (2017) Screenplay
- Linking Love (2017) Director
- Matchmaking Cruise (2017) Director
- Matchmaking Cruise (2017) Screenplay
- Scanner (2016) Director
- Danger Dolls (2014) Director
- Kiken na Kankei (2013) Director
- Jellyfish (2013) Director
- Sacrifice Dilemma (2013) Director
- Sacrifice Dilemma: Second Part (2013) Director
- Sacrifice Dilemma: Last Part (2013) Director
- The Centenarian Clock (2012) Director
- Messiah (2011) Director
- The Idiots (2010) Director
- Pride (2009) Director
- Making of Death Note (2009) as Self
- Making of Death Note: The Last Name (2009) as Self
- Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects (2008) as Himself
- Death Note (2006) Director
- Death Note: The Last Name (2006) Director
- What's a Director? (2006)
- God's Left Hand, Devil's Right Hand (2006) Director
- The iDol (2006) Producer
- Ultraman Max (2005) Director
- Holyland (2005) Series Director
- Holyland (2005) Director
- Azumi 2: Death or Love (2005) Director
- Ultra Q Monster Legend: Jun Manjome's Confession (2005) as Self
- Ultra Q Monster Legend: Jun Manjome's Confession (2005) Director
- Ultraman Monster Legend: The 40 Year Old Truth (2005) Director
- Ultra Q: Dark Fantasy (2004) Director
- 恋に唄えば♪ (2002) Director
- Project GMK: The Day Shusuke Kaneko Fought Godzilla (2002) as Himself
- Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack (2001) Director
- Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack (2001) Screenplay
- Crossfire (2000) Director
- Crossfire (2000) Screenplay
- Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris (1999) Director
- Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris (1999) Writer
- GAMERA 1999 (1999)
- F (1998) Director
- F (1998) Screenplay
- Haunted School 3 (1997) Director
- Haunted School 3 (1997) Writer
- Gamera 2: Attack of Legion (1996) Director
- Gamera: Guardian of the Universe (1995) Director
- The Making of Gamera: Guardian of the Universe (1995)
- The Making of Gamera: Guardian of the Universe (1995) Director
- It's a Summer Vacation Everyday (1994) Director
- It's a Summer Vacation Everyday (1994) Writer
- Necronomicon (1993) Director
- Graduation Journey: I Came from Japan (1993) Director
- All's Quiet on the Recruit Front (1991) Screenplay
- All's Quiet on the Recruit Front (1991) Director
- My Soul Is Slashed (1991) Director
- My Soul Is Slashed (1991) Writer
- Hong Kong Paradise (1990) Director
- Who Do I Choose? (1989) Director
- Who Do I Choose? (1989) Screenplay
- Summer Vacation 1999 (1988) Director
- Last Cabaret (1988) Director
- Yamada Village Waltz (1988) Director
- Kyoufu no Yacchan (1987) Director
- Mischievous Lolita: Attacking the Virgin from Behind (1986) Director
- I'm All Yours (1985) Director
- Koichiro Uno's Wet and Swinging (1984) Director
- Office Ladies: Lesbians in Uniforms 3 (1984) Director
- Eve-chan no hime (1984) Director
- Main Theme (1984) Assistant Director
- Sukeban Kabushiki-gaisha: Yacchae! Ojôsan (1984) Assistant Director
- Sukeban Kabushiki-gaisha: Yacchae! Ojôsan (1984) Screenplay
- Mai Inoue: Blue Rape Attacked (1984) Director
- Mai Inoue: Blue Rape Attacked (1984) Screenplay
- Magical Angel Creamy Mami (1983) Writer
- Final Scandal: Madam Likes It Hard (1983) Writer
- Final Scandal: Madam Likes It Hard (1983) Assistant Director
- The Family Game (1983) as Bookstore Clerk (uncredited)
- The Family Game (1983) Assistant Director
- Pink Cut: Love Me Hard, Love Me Deep (1983) First Assistant Director
- Uno Koichiro no nurete manabu (1983) Screenplay
- Uno Koichiro no nurete manabu (1983) Assistant Director
- The Red Shoes: Tokyo Rape Incident (1983) Assistant Director
- Female Teacher Hunting (1982) Assistant Director
- Oh! Takarazuka (1982) Assistant Director
- Gigolo: A Docu-Drama (1982) as Cameraman's assistant
- Gigolo: A Docu-Drama (1982) Assistant Director
- Zeccho shimai ochiru (1982) Assistant Director
- Zoom Up: Seiko's Thigh (1982) Screenplay
- Seiko no futomomo: Za chiagāru (1982) Screenplay
- Panic in High School (1978) Assistant Director
- Siberia Director
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Shusuke Kaneko best known for?
Shusuke Kaneko is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Conjuring (2013), Death Note (2006), Death Note: The Last Name (2006), Ultraman Max (2005).
When and where was Shusuke Kaneko born?
Shusuke Kaneko was born on June 8, 1955 in Tokyo, Japan.
How many credits does Shusuke Kaneko have?
Shusuke Kaneko has accumulated over 96 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1978 to 2024.
What is Shusuke Kaneko's background in cinema and television?
Shusuke Kaneko is a Japanese filmmaker and screenwriter born on June 8, 1955, in Tokyo, Japan. He began his career at Nikkatsu and established himself as a writer for film and anime. Kaneko's work as a director has garnered him recognition at various film festivals, including the Yokohama Film Festival. He is known for...
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