Keizo Murase: The Last Monster Maker(2026)
An in-depth look at one of the kaiju genre's greatest artisans
Keizo Murase: The Last Monster Maker 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.
Keizo Murase: The Last Monster Maker (2026) is a documentary and science fiction film directed by Elijah Thomas, released on July 12, 2026 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Keizô Murase, Matt Burkett, Naoto Murase and Fumitsugu Murase.
- Director:
- Elijah Thomas
- Writers:
- Daniel DiManna, Elijah Thomas
- Production:
- ET13 productions, SRS Cinema
- Budget:
- $1,000
- Status:
- Released
Keizo Murase: The Last Monster Maker Cast & Crew
Main cast
Keizô Murase
as Self (Archival footage)
- Matt Burkett
Matt Burkett
as Narrator
- Naoto Murase
Naoto Murase
as Self
- Fumitsugu Murase
Fumitsugu Murase
as Self
- Daisuke Sato
Daisuke Sato
as Self
- Nobuo Nakano
Nobuo Nakano
as Self
Shinichi Wakasa
as Self
- Yoshikazu Ishii
Yoshikazu Ishii
as Self
- Matt Frank
Matt Frank
as Self
- Eric McEver
Eric McEver
as Self
- August Ragone
August Ragone
as Self
Takeshi Nakazawa
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Elijah Thomas, written by Daniel DiManna and Elijah Thomas.
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Keizo Murase: The Last Monster Maker – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Keizo Murase: The Last Monster Maker?
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The main cast of Keizo Murase: The Last Monster Maker (2026) includes Keizô Murase, Matt Burkett, Naoto Murase, Fumitsugu Murase and Daisuke Sato. The film was directed by Elijah Thomas. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Keizo Murase: The Last Monster Maker released?
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Keizo Murase: The Last Monster Maker was released on July 12, 2026 and runs for 1h 43m.