Keizo Murase: The Last Monster Maker
“An in-depth look at one of the kaiju genre's greatest artisans”
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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Keizô Murase
Self (Archival footage)
Matt Burkett
Narrator
Naoto Murase
Self
Fumitsugu Murase
Self
Daisuke Sato
Self
Nobuo Nakano
Self
Shinichi Wakasa
Self
Yoshikazu Ishii
Self
Matt Frank
Self
Eric McEver
Self
August Ragone
Self
Takeshi Nakazawa
Self
Ed Godziszewski
Self
Brett Homenick
Self
Kevin Derendorf
Self
Tomohiro Matsumoto
Self
DopePope
Self
Kim Hyun-jae
Self
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elijah Thomas
- Screenplay & Story
- Daniel DiManna, Elijah Thomas
- Original Score
- Gratton Conwill
- Original Title
- Keizo Murase: The Last Monster Maker
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Budget
- $1K
- Production Studios
- ET13 productions, SRS Cinema
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elijah Thomas
Daniel DiManna, Elijah Thomas
Gratton Conwill
Jackson Gibbens
Department Leadership Roster
Elijah Thomas
Director
Jackson Gibbens
Editor
Daniel DiManna
Writer
Elijah Thomas
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Keizo Murase: The Last Monster Maker
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What is Keizo Murase: The Last Monster Maker about?
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.
Who directed Keizo Murase: The Last Monster Maker?
Keizo Murase: The Last Monster Maker was directed by Elijah Thomas.
Who stars in Keizo Murase: The Last Monster Maker?
The principal cast of Keizo Murase: The Last Monster Maker includes Keizô Murase, Matt Burkett, Naoto Murase, Fumitsugu Murase, Daisuke Sato.
When was Keizo Murase: The Last Monster Maker released and how long is it?
Keizo Murase: The Last Monster Maker was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Keizo Murase: The Last Monster Maker?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Keizo Murase: The Last Monster Maker was composed by Gratton Conwill.