was a Japanese filmmaker and special effects director responsible for many Japanese science-fiction films and television shows.
Early life
Kuroda was born on March 4, 1928, in Matsuyama, Ehime, in his youth Kuroda's family moved to Kyoto. Kuroda wanted to be a child actor and was classmates with cinematographer Fujio Morita at Kyoto Municipal Tahata Elementary School.
Selected works
Director
Yokai Monsters: Spook Warfare (1968) Yokai Monsters: Along with Ghosts (1969) [with Kimiyoshi Yasuda] The Invisible Swordsman (1970) Mirrorman (1971) Oshizamurai Kiichihōgan (1973) Lone Wolf and Cub: White Heaven in Hell (1974) Monkey (1978) Shadow Warriors (1980) Kyotaro Nishimura's Travel Mystery: the Mysteries of Ghost Ship (1980) Shin Hissatsu Shigotonin (1981-82)Fangs of Darkness: Vengeance (1982)
Assistant director
Fighting Birds (1956) Sleepy Eyes of Death (1964)Monkey (1978)
Director of special effects
Daimajin (1966) Return of Daimajin (1966) Daimajin Strikes Again (1966) The Invisible Swordsman (1970)
Assistant special effects director
Nichiren to Mōko Daishūrai (1958) Buddha'' (1961)