Ryosaku Takayama

Ryosaku Takayama Born March 11, 1917 Nishikatsura, Yamanashi, Japan Died July 27, 1982 (aged 65) Occupation Modeler, painter First work Ringoen Monogatari (1950) Notable work Daimajin (1966)

Ryosaku Takayama (高山 良策,   Takayama Ryōsaku) was a Japanese modeler and painter, best known for his work creating kaiju suits for Tsuburaya Productions' Ultra Series.

Selected filmography

• Buddha (1961) - Special effects modeler
• Kujira Gami (1962) - Kujira Gami modeler
• Giant Horde Beast Nezura (1964) - Nezura modeler [unproduced]
• Ultra Q (TV 1966) - Monster modeler
• Daimajin (1966) - Daimajin modeler
• Gamera vs. Barugon (1966) - Barugon modeler
• Ultraman (TV 1966-1967) - Monster modeler
• Gokemidoro (TV 1967) - Gokemidoro modeler [pilot]
• Ultraseven (TV 1967-1968) - Monster modeler
• Return of Ultraman (TV 1971-1972) - Monster modeler
• Assault! Human!! (TV 1972) - Jairock modeler
• Iron King (TV 1972-1973) - Monster modeler
• Daigoro vs. Goliath (1972) - Daigoro modeler
• Fireman (TV 1973) - Monster modeler
• Dinosaur Expedition Born Free (TV 1976-1977) - Tyrannosaurus modeler

Gallery

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  Takayama with a Nezura puppet

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Trivia

• Ryosaku Takayama was initially considered to create the original Gamera suit, but turned down the offer.
• According to Nobuyuki Yasumaru, Takayama was contacted about modeling the Gorosaurus suit for King Kong Escapes, but Yasumaru ultimately decided to create it himself.

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