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Spielban
is a Japanese tokusatsu television series, part of the Metal Hero Series franchise created by Toei Co. Ltd. and aired from to . ''Spielbans footage was used for Saban’s live-action series, ''VR Troopers''. For distribution purposes, Toei Company refers to this television series as ''Spielvan''. Plot The Waller Empire destroys the planet Clin in search of water for its deity. Two Clinian children, Spielban and Diana, escape to Earth aboard the Grand Nasca. The two grow up during the long journey and don High Tech Crystal Suits to defeat the Waller who have come to Earth in search of more water. Spielban must avenge his dead mother Anna and his homeworld, and find his missing father Ben and older sister Helen. Unknown to Spielban at the start of the series his father and sister have been made members of the Waller against their will. Characters Grand Nasca crew Spielban's group is based on the super dimensional mothership Grand Nasca, the source of Spielban and Diana's a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
VR Troopers
''VR Troopers'' is a syndicated live action superhero-adventure television series produced and distributed by Saban Entertainment from 1994 to 1996. The show tried to profit from the fascination with virtual reality in the mid-1990s as well as the success of Saban's other property, ''Power Rangers''. ''VR Troopers'' was the first official "sister series" to ''Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers''. Much like it, this was an Americanization of a Japanese tokusatsu children's program series by Toei Company. The series is a co-production of Toei and Cyberprod. The show featured early CGI and video effects mixed with Japanese stock footage from three different ''Metal Hero Series'': '' Superhuman Machine Metalder'', '' Dimensional Warrior Spielban'' and ''Space Sheriff Shaider''. On May 7, 2010, the copyright for ''VR Troopers'' was transferred from BVS Entertainment to Saban Capital Group. While the series was almost as successful as ''Power Rangers,'' it was canceled after only two seaso ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hiroshi Watari
is a Japanese singer, voice actor, and actor. His birth name is Hiroshi Watanabe. His wife is voice actress . In the past, Watari was signed to 81 Produce, Stunt Japan ( スタントジャパン) and Ayers Rock; he is currently signed with Rough. He is best known for his roles of Den Iga in the 1983 Metal Heroes Series '' Space Sheriff Sharivan'' and Yousuke Jou in '' Jikuu Senshi Spielban'', making him the only actor to play two different Heroes in two Metal Hero Series. Early life Watari graduated from Niigata Prefectural Niigata Koyo High School ( 新潟県立新潟向陽高等学校). He was inspired by Shin'ichi Chiba in Key Hunter and joined JAC (Japan Action Club), now Japan Action Enterprise ( ジャパンアクションエンタープライズ), in March 1981. At first, he used Hiroshi Watanabe as his stage name, gaining experience by taking minor roles. In 1983, Watari was selected to play the protagonist Den Iga in ''Space Sheriff Sharivan'' and took on Hiroshi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Machiko Soga
was a Japanese actress and voice actress. She also performed by the stage name Stella Soga. Life and career Early life and family Machiko was born on March 18, 1938, in Hachioji, Tokyo, Japan. She had a humble upbringing and was raised to be a singer, though her talents were with acting. Her mother died when she was a child; she was raised by her father. She had two brothers and a sister. One of her brothers died during the Second World War; the other is still alive. Her father died of cancer in 1991. She studied at Tokyo Metropolitan Minamitama High School. During high school, she was best at science and mathematics and made her own lotions. She decided to pursue a career in acting to overcome stage fright after she failed a chemistry presentation at school. She later graduated from Tokyo Announce Academy. In 1973, she went to study in Italy for two years. Career She was “discovered” after doing a play in Tokyo Center. From that night on, her life would forever cha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Metal Hero Series
The is a metaseries of tokusatsu superhero TV series produced by Toei for Japanese television. The protagonists of the ''Metal Hero Series'' are mainly space, military and police-based characters who are typically either androids, cyborgs, or human beings who don "metallic" armored suits. Henceforth, most of the Metal Heroes are also referenced as another example of the "Henshin (transforming) Heroes" genre. Usually, the genre revolves around a technological theme where technology, in the right hands, can be used for the greater good. The shows were produced by Toei from 1982 through 1999 in conjunction with their other Tokusatsu superhero shows, '' Kamen Rider'' and '' Super Sentai''. In addition to Japan, they are also popular in France, Brazil, the Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia. During the 1990s, Saban Entertainment used some of the shows to produce programs similar to their ''Power Rangers'' series. Some of the ''Metal Hero Series'' even spawned such sequels wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naomi Morinaga
is a former Japanese actress and stuntwoman. She is known for her performance as Annie, the title character's sidekick in the tokusatsu television series '' Uchuu Keiji Shaider''and as Hellen/Hellvira, the protagonist's sister in ''Jikuu Senshi Spielban''. She retired from acting in 1998, but briefly reprised her role as older Annie in the 2014 film '' Space Sheriff: THE NEXT GENERATION''. Works Film * ''Space Sheriff Shaider: The Movie'' (1984), as Annie * ''Space Sheriff Shaider: Pursuit! Shigi Shigi Abduction Plan'' (1984), as Annie * ''Hissatsu 4: Urami Harashimasu'' (Sure-Fire Death 4: We Will Avenge You) (1987) * ''Oazuke'' (1990), as Woman Warrior * ''Angel Target'' (1991) * '' Kamen Rider ZO'' (1993) * ''Captive'' (1994) * ''Supernatural Woman Legend Seiraine 4'' (1996) * ''Space Sheriff: THE NEXT GENERATION'' (2014) TV * '' Uchuu Keiji Shaider'' (Space Sheriff Shaider) (1984–1985), as Annie * ''Hissatsu Shigotonin V'' (1985) * ''Jikuu Senshi Spielban is a Japane ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ichirou Mizuki
, better known by his stage name , was a Japanese singer, lyricist, composer, voice actor and actor best known for his work on theme songs for anime and tokusatsu. For over 50 years, he had recorded over 1,200 songs for Japanese film, television, video and video games. He was referred to by fans and fellow performers alike as the of the ''anison'', or anime music genre. He produced the singing duo Apple Pie since 1990 and created the Anison band JAM Project in 2000. Biography Career Mizuki was born in Setagaya, Tokyo. In January 1968, he signed to the Nippon Columbia label and released his first single called "Kimi ni sasageru Boku no Uta", composed by Kanae Wada. In 1971, Mizuki recorded the song which was used as the opening theme for '' Genshi Shōnen Ryū''. This began his foray into recording well over 1200 songs for various soundtracks as well as original singles and albums. Other early songs sung by Mizuki include the themes to '' Chojin Barom 1'', ''Mazinger Z'', ''B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kyojuu Tokusou Juspion
, also known as ''Space Wolf Juspion'', is a Japanese tokusatsu television series and part of the Metal Hero Series franchise. Produced by Toei Company, it was originally broadcast from 15 March 1985 to 24 March 1986, running for 46 episodes. The name "Juspion" is a portmanteau of "Justice" and "Champion". The series was aired in Brazil under the name "O Fantástico Jaspion" in 1988 and enjoyed unprecedented success in that country, eventually paving the way for other tokusatsu television series in Brazilian television. Juspion was aired in the Philippines on GMA Network in 1988. For distribution purposes, Toei refers to this television series as ''Jaspion''. In February 2018, it was announced that Juspion would get a remake movie produced by Brazilian company Sato Company, with Toei's endorsement and approval. The movie's cast was expected to be announced in 2019, with the film set initially to be released in the early 2020s. in 2020, the Brazilian publisher JBC launched a c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Makoto Sumikawa
, also known as , is a Japanese actress and voice actor. From Osaka Prefecture, her real name is Takayo Sunagawa, and her maiden name Sumikawa. Her husband is Shingo Sunagawa of the original JAC Brothers. Filmography TV drama Voice actor References :# ^ http://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/Makoto-Sumikawa/ External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Sumikawa, Makoto Japanese voice actresses Japanese television actresses People from Fujiidera, Osaka 1964 births Living people 20th-century Japanese actresses ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shōzō Iizuka
is a Japanese actor, voice actor and narrator from Fukushima Prefecture. He graduated from the fine arts department of Nihon University. He is most known for the roles of Hakaider ('' Android Kikaider''), Doctor Neo Cortex ( ''Crash Bandicoot'' series), 38 out of 50 Vader Monsters ('' Denshi Sentai Denjiman''), Ryu Jose (''Mobile Suit Gundam''), Heart ('' Fist of the North Star''), Happosai Ueda ('' Nintama Rantarou''), Nappa (''Dragon Ball Z'') and Sergeant Bosco Albert "B.A." Baracus (Japanese dub of '' The A-Team''). He played major villain roles in the first eight '' Metal Hero Series''. Filmography Television animation ;1965 * ''Astro Boy'' * '' Gigantor'' * '' Wolf Boy Ken'' ;1970 * '' Tomorrow's Joe'' (Tiger Ozaki, Gerira, others) ;1975 * ''Brave Raideen'' (Kyoretsu Gekido) ;1977 * '' Voltes V'' (Jangal) ;1978 * '' Daimos'' (Balbas, Isamu Ryūzaki) ;1979 * ''Mobile Suit Gundam'' ( Ryu Jose) ;1980 * '' Space Emperor God Sigma'' (Shiwai Ritsu) ;1981 * ''Urusei Yatsura'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tōru Ōhira
was a Japanese narrator and voice actor from the Tokyo Metropolitan Area. He was the founder of Ōhira Production and was also attached to 81 Produce. One of his best-known roles was the dub voice of Darth Vader in ''Star Wars'', on the series' home video releases and playing the title character Moguro Fukuzō in the original The Laughing Salesman. He was also known for his many narration roles, most notably in the ''Super Sentai'' series. Overview Ōhira was a very influential figure in the dubbing industry during the Shōwa period. After graduating from Tokyo Metropolitan University Jōnan Senior High School (in which he was also the supervisor of the school's volleyball team), he went on to graduate from the Meiji University Department of Political Science and Economics. In 1954, he joined the Nippon Broadcasting System, in which he became an announcer and producer. In 1955, with the opening of the Tokyo Broadcasting System, he enlisted in its theatrical company. He left t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Choujinki Metalder
is the sixth and shortest entry of the Metal Hero Series Metaseries, franchise, running from March 16, 1987, to January 17, 1988, for only 39 episodes. It was the first series to air on Sundays instead of Mondays. ''Metalder'' bears many similarities to Toei Company, Toei's ''Android Kikaider'' and ''Kikaider 01,'' particularly in its themes, characters, and the hero's costume design. The action footage of ''Superhuman-Machine'' ''Metalder'' was used for Saban Entertainment's live-action TV series ''VR Troopers''. Metalder was aired in the Philippines on ABS-CBN from 1990 to 1991. On February 21, 2007, Toei released the complete ''Superhuman-Machine'' ''Metalder'' TV series and the ''Superhuman-Machine Metalder'' film on a seven-disc DVD set. For distribution purposes, Toei refers to this television series as ''Metalder''. Story In 1945, Dr. Ryūichirō Koga designed Metalder as a top-secret weapon for the Japanese Imperial Army for use in the Pacific War, modeling it after ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |