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[[File:Noriyoshi_Ohrai.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Self-portrait of Noriyoshi Ohrai made in the early 1980's]]'''Noriyoshi Ohrai''' (1935 - October 27, 2015) was a [[Japan]]ese illustrator. He is famous for illustrating the posters for many | [[File:Noriyoshi_Ohrai.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Self-portrait of Noriyoshi Ohrai made in the early 1980's]]'''Noriyoshi Ohrai''' (1935 - October 27, 2015) was a [[Japan]]ese illustrator. He is famous for illustrating the posters for many [[kaiju]] and science fiction films and games from the 60s until his death, notably the ''[[Godzilla (Franchise)|Godzilla]]'' and ''Star Wars'' films, and the ''Metal Gear'' series of video games. | ||
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Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah Poster C.png|Poster for ''[[Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah]]'' | Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah Poster C.png|Poster for ''[[Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah]]'' | ||
Godzilla vs. Mothra Poster B.png|Poster for ''[[Godzilla vs. Mothra]]'' | Godzilla vs. Mothra Poster B.png|Poster for ''[[Godzilla vs. Mothra]]'' | ||
Godzilla vs. MechaGodzilla 2 Poster Japan 2.jpg|Poster for ''[[Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla | Godzilla vs. MechaGodzilla 2 Poster Japan 2.jpg|Poster for ''[[Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II]]'' | ||
Godzilla vs space godzilla poster 01.jpg|Poster for ''[[Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla]]'' | Godzilla vs space godzilla poster 01.jpg|Poster for ''[[Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla]]'' | ||
Godzilla vs destroyer poster 01.jpg|Poster for ''[[Godzilla vs. Destoroyah]]'' | Godzilla vs destroyer poster 01.jpg|Poster for ''[[Godzilla vs. Destoroyah]]'' | ||
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Noriyoshi Ohrai Godzilla Artwork 1.jpg|Artwork of [[Godzilla]] and several other kaiju | Noriyoshi Ohrai Godzilla Artwork 1.jpg|Artwork of [[Godzilla]] and several other kaiju | ||
Noriyoshi Ohrai Godzilla Artwork 2.jpg|[[Godzilla (1954 film)|Godzilla 1954]] artwork | Noriyoshi Ohrai Godzilla Artwork 2.jpg|[[Godzilla (1954 film)|Godzilla 1954]] artwork | ||
King Kong Lives Japanese Poster.jpg|Poster for ''[[ | King Kong Lives Japanese Poster.jpg|Poster for ''[[King Kong Lives]]'' | ||
Yamato Takeru Poster.jpg|Poster for ''[[Yamato Takeru ( | Yamato Takeru Poster.jpg|Poster for ''[[Yamato Takeru (film)|Yamato Takeru]]'' | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Ohrai's artwork for ''[[Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla | *Ohrai's artwork for ''[[Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II]]'' is notable in that it shows a depiction of [[Transforming Mechagodzilla]], the predecessor to the [[Mechagodzilla (Heisei)|Heisei Mechagodzilla]]. This artwork is one of the few instances in [[Toho]]'s productions where an unused or unmade monster has an official appearance in a complete product or publication by the company. | ||
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Revision as of 05:54, 4 March 2017
Noriyoshi Ohrai (1935 - October 27, 2015) was a Japanese illustrator. He is famous for illustrating the posters for many kaiju and science fiction films and games from the 60s until his death, notably the Godzilla and Star Wars films, and the Metal Gear series of video games.
Gallery
Poster for The Return of Godzilla
Poster for Godzilla vs. Biollante
Poster for Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah
Poster for Godzilla vs. Mothra
Poster for Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II
Poster for Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla
Poster for Godzilla vs. Destoroyah
Poster for Godzilla vs. Megaguirus
Poster for Godzilla: Final Wars
Artwork of Godzilla and several other kaiju
Godzilla 1954 artwork
Poster for King Kong Lives
Poster for Yamato Takeru
Trivia
- Ohrai's artwork for Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II is notable in that it shows a depiction of Transforming Mechagodzilla, the predecessor to the Heisei Mechagodzilla. This artwork is one of the few instances in Toho's productions where an unused or unmade monster has an official appearance in a complete product or publication by the company.
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