Shinpei Hayashiya

Director

Born: October 26, 1955 (70 years old)

Place of birth: Kōenji, Tokyo, Japan

Biography

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.

Filmography (4)

• Sailor Suit and Machine Gun (1981, ★ 7.1)
• Shougeki Gouraigan (2013, ★ 7.2)
• Reigo: King of the Sea Monsters (2008, ★ 6.1)
• Deep Sea Monster Raiga (2009, ★ 5.6)