CinemaOSMovie · 2026 · 1h 43m

Keizo Murase: The Last Monster Maker

An in-depth look at one of the kaiju genre's greatest artisans

DocumentaryScience Fiction

Artist. Innovator. Teacher. Inspiration. From his humble beginnings as a modeling assistant in 1958 to his acclaimed directorial debut, Brush of the God in 2024, the legendary Keizo Murase spent his career dedicated to the art of monster making, bringing life to many of Japan’s most iconic and beloved kaiju characters. But behind every rampaging monster and transforming superhero were the hands of a dedicated artist, whose contributions to the Japanese film industry might have been forgotten, if not for a dedicated group of close friends, longtime admirers, and fans from every corner of the globe. For the first time in the English-speaking world, the life and career of this singular creative visionary is revealed and celebrated in a feature-length tribute that sheds detailed light on the accomplishments of Japan’s last great monster maker, and preserves the stories of those who knew and loved him best.

Directed byElijah Thomas

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 43m
Language
EN
Released
July 12, 2026
Budget
$1,000
Studios
ET13 productionsSRS Cinema

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Keizô Murase

Keizô Murase

Self (Archival footage)

Matt Burkett

Narrator

Naoto Murase

Self

Fumitsugu Murase

Self

Daisuke Sato

Self

Nobuo Nakano

Self

Shinichi Wakasa

Shinichi Wakasa

Self

Yoshikazu Ishii

Self

Matt Frank

Self

Eric McEver

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Elijah Thomas
Elijah Thomas
Written by
Daniel DiManna
Elijah Thomas
Elijah Thomas

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