Yoshihiro Nishimura

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Yoshihiro Nishimura

Japanese film director (''Helldriver'', ''Mutant Girls Squad'', ''Vampire Girl vs. Frankenstein Girl'') and cirrhosis

January 1, 1967 - May 25, 2026 (Age 59)

Source: Wikipedia public record

Nishimura has been described as "a legendary director and effects artist" and "the Tom Savini of Japan" with "talent to burn".

Known forJapanese film director (''Helldriver'', ''Mutant Girls Squad'', ''Vampire Girl vs. Frankenstein Girl'') and cirrhosis
Age59
DiedMay 25, 2026
SourceWikipedia public record

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Nishimura has been described as "a legendary director and effects artist" and "the Tom Savini of Japan" with "talent to burn". Yoshihiro Nishimura died on May 25, 2026. This memorial record includes life dates, public details, and ways for family, friends, and readers to add memories.

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May 25, 2026
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Yoshihiro Nishimura, 59, died on May 25, 2026. Yoshihiro Nishimura was known publicly as a Japanese film director (''Helldriver'', ''Mutant Girls Squad'', ''Vampire Girl vs. Frankenstein Girl'') and cirrhosis. Nishimura has been described as "a legendary director and effects artist" and "the Tom Savini of Japan" with "talent to burn". Public biographical listings identify Nishimura as a Japanese film director (''Helldriver'', ''Mutant Girls Squad'', ''Vampire Girl vs. Frankenstein Girl''). Nishimura was also associated with cirrhosis. The known public details for Nishimura focus on that professional record and the documented date of death. OfficialObituary preserves this notice as a public memorial record for readers looking for confirmed basic details about Nishimura. Yoshihiro Nishimura's memorial can be expanded as additional verified family, service, and community details become available.

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  1. May 25, 2026
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    Yoshihiro Nishimura died at age 59.

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Nishimura has been described as "a legendary director and effects artist" and "the Tom Savini of Japan" with "talent to burn".

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This memorial page is built from a public-source record and expanded with structured life details, dates, and tribute tools on OfficialObituary.com. Source retrieved May 26, 2026.

  • Wikipedia · Yoshihiro NishimuraMay 26, 2026
Wikipedia · Yoshihiro Nishimura

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