Shinpei Hayashiya
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.
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- 1955-10-26 · Kōenji, Tokyo, Japan
Known for
- The Return of Godzilla (1984) — Cameraman Kamiya
- Sailor Suit and Machine Gun (1981) — Hiko
- Reigo: King of the Sea Monsters (2008) — Director
- Deep Sea Monster Raiga (2009) — Director
- Shougeki Gouraigan (2013)
- God Raiga Vs. King Ohga (2020)
- Hail to the King: 60 Years of Destruction (2015) — Himself
- War of the Ninja Monsters: Jaron vs Goura (2024) — Producer
- Gamera 4: Truth — Saito
- Rakugo Story (2011) — Director