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Jiro Okamoto
(born January 5, 1965) is a Japanese veteran suit actor. He did some stunt work for Kamen Rider Series, Super Sentai and Metal Hero. Stunt/suit actor roles ''Super Sentai'' series * ''Dengeki Sentai Changeman'' (1985-1986) - Hidrer Soldiers * ''Hikari Sentai Maskman'' (1987-1988) - Black Mask * ''Choujuu Sentai Liveman'' (1988-1989) - Black Bison * ''Chikyuu Sentai Fiveman'' (1990-1991) - Five Black, Dongoros * '' Kyoryu Sentai Zyuranger'' (1992-1993) - Dragon Ranger, Mammoth Ranger * ''Choriki Sentai Ohranger'' (1995-1996) - Bacchus Wrath, King Ranger * ''Denji Sentai Megaranger'' (1997-1998) - Mega Winger, Mega Black, Yugande * ''Seijuu Sentai Gingaman'' (1998-1999) - Ginga Blue, Gingarilla, Captain Zahab, Gingaoh * ''Kyuukyuu Sentai GoGoFive'' (1999-2000) - Victory Mars, Grand Liner, Salamandes * ''Mirai Sentai Timeranger'' (2000-2001) - Time Fire, V-Rex Robo, Don Dolnero * ''Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger'' (2001-2002) - Gao Black * ''Ninpuu Sentai Hurricanger'' (2002-2003) - Shu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suit Actor
A is a member of, usually, a Japanese tokusatsu production who works similar to a stunt performer. However, the suit actor does all of his or her stunts while in a full costume that normally obscures their identity (typically the transformed character) from the viewer, and the actor's voice is dubbed during . List of notable suit actors *Javier Botet * * * * * *Kevin Peter Hall (Most famous for his portrayal of Yautja from Predator from 1987 to 1990) *Verne Troyer (Ferbus in '' Saban's Masked Rider'') * (Most famous for his portrayal of Godzilla from 1954 to 1972) * * (Most famous for his portrayal of Godzilla from 1984 to 1995, Hedorah from Godzilla vs. Hedorah and Gigan from Godzilla vs. Gigan) * * * (under the stage name ) * (Most famous for his portrayal of Shishi Ranger from Gosei Sentai Dairanger and Godzilla from 1999 to 2004) *Brian Steele * Tom Woodruff Jr. (Most famous for his portrayal of Xenomorph from 1992 to 2007) * Ian Whyte (Most famous for his portrayal of Yau ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger
is the twenty-eighth production of the ''Super Sentai'' metaseries produced by Toei Company, Toei. It aired as a part of TV Asahi's 2004 Super Hero Time block with ''Kamen Rider Blade''. The action footage from the show was used for the American series, ''Power Rangers S.P.D.''. Shout! Factory will release the series on Region 1 DVD in the United States on February 14, 2023. Story The story begins when Banban Akaza arrives on Earth to the city of Megalopolis. He is transferred to the S.P.D. (Special Police Dekaranger) Earth branch by his commander. By that time, Agent Abrella, an Alienizer arms dealer, turns his destructive attention to Earth, helping the criminals there. It's up to the Dekarangers to stop them and bring them to justice. The S.P.D. of Earth are stationed in the Deka Base under the command of Doggie Kruger. Episodes Production The trademark for the series was filed by Toei Company on October 10, 2003. Film ''Full Blast Action'' opened in Japanese theaters ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uchu Sentai Kyuranger
is a Japanese tokusatsu drama and the 41st entry of Toei's long-running ''Super Sentai'' metaseries, following ''Doubutsu Sentai Zyuohger''. The show premiered on February 12, 2017, joining ''Kamen Rider Ex-Aid'' and later ''Kamen Rider Build'' in the ''Super Hero Time'' line-up on TV Asahi affiliate stations before concluding on February 4, 2018. ''Kyuranger'' is considered the fifth space-themed series whose primary motifs are constellations and Greco-Roman mythology, and it is also the first ''Super Sentai'' series to introduce nine regular members in the beginning instead of five or fewer like previous installments. The team later gains three additional members, increasing the number to twelve and becoming the largest team of the franchise so far. ''Kyuranger'' began airing in South Korea as ''Power Rangers Galaxy Force''. It also began airing in Indonesia in April 2019 as ''Kyuuranger''. Footage from ''Kyuranger'' was later reused for the third season of ''Power Rangers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Doubutsu Sentai Zyuohger
is a Japanese Tokusatsu drama and the 40th entry of Toei's long-running Super Sentai metaseries, following ''Shuriken Sentai Ninninger''. ''Zyuohger'' premiered February 14, 2016, joining ''Kamen Rider Ghost'', and later, ''Kamen Rider Ex-Aid'' in the ''Super Hero Time'' line-up on TV Asahi affiliate stations, until its conclusion on February 5, 2017. Released as part of Super Sentai's 40th anniversary and Toei's "Super Hero Year", ''Zyuohger'' is the sixth series in the franchise whose central theme is animals, after ''Taiyo Sentai Sun Vulcan'', ''Choujyu Sentai Liveman'', ''Chōjin Sentai Jetman'', ''Seijuu Sentai Gingaman'', and ''Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger''. The series also has a Minecraft-inspired and Rubik's cube motif. The lead screenwriter for the series is Junko Kōmura. The cast and characters were revealed at an event at Tokyo Dome City on January 23 and 24, 2016, while the characters had their official debut in the film '' Shuriken Sentai Ninninger vs. ToQger the Mov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shuriken Sentai Ninninger
is a Japanese television series, the 39th entry of Toei's long-running Super Sentai metaseries, following '' Ressha Sentai ToQger''. It is the third ninja-based Sentai, and the fourth to be based on Japanese mythology and culture (after Samurai Sentai Shinkenger) and premiered on February 22, 2015, joining ''Kamen Rider Drive'', and later, ''Kamen Rider Ghost'' in the ''Super Hero Time'' line-up on TV Asahi affiliate stations, until concluding on February 7, 2016. ''Ninninger'' also serves as the 40th anniversary of the franchise. The lead screenwriter for the series is Kento Shimoyama and Kousuke Yamashita serves as the series' composer. Its footage is used for the American ''Power Rangers'' season, ''Power Rangers Ninja Steel'' and its follow-up season, ''Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel''. The cast were introduced to the public at a special event at Tokyo Dome City on January 24 and 25, 2015. The characters themselves debuted in the film, '' Ressha Sentai ToQger vs. Kyoryuger: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger
is the Toei Company's 37th entry in its long-running ''Super Sentai'' metaseries of Japanese tokusatsu television series following ''Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters''. ''Kyoryuger'' aired on TV Asahi from February 17, 2013 to February 9, 2014, joining ''Kamen Rider Wizard'' and later ''Kamen Rider Gaim'' in TV Asahi's ''Super Hero Time'' programming block. Its footage would later be used for the American ''Power Rangers'' season, ''Power Rangers Dino Charge'' and its follow up season, ''Dino Super Charge'', and gained a South Korean-exclusive sequel, ''Power Rangers Dino Force Brave''. Story Long ago in the time of dinosaurs, the Deboth Army invades Earth to the point of the extinction of the dinosaurs but they were defeated by Wise God Torin and the Zyudenryu during the first invasion. In the present day, the Deboth Army resurface as they resume their invasion. To counter the revived threat, Torin selects five brave individuals who must defeat their respective Zyudenryu first in orde ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters
is Japanese tokusatsu drama and the 36th entry in Toei Company's Super Sentai metaseries, following ''Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger''. Its theme is based on spy movies and cyber technology and premiered on February 26, 2012 on TV Asahi, joining ''Kamen Rider Fourze'' and then ''Kamen Rider Wizard'' as a program featured in TV Asahi's Super Hero Time programming block. Some of the villains are designed by Yutaka Izubuchi; marking his return to ''Super Sentai'' character design after 1986's ''Choushinsei Flashman''. ''Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters'' began airing in South Korea in 2013 as ''Power Rangers Go-Busters''. In the United States, ''Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters'' was adapted as ''Power Rangers Beast Morphers''; the first episode premiered on March 2, 2019. ''Beast Morphers'' was to be produced by Saban Capital Group#Saban Brands, Saban Brands but, on July 2, 2018, Hasbro would acquire all of the former company's entertainment assets, including the ''Power Rangers'' franchise. Plot T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger
is Toei Company's 35th entry in its long-running Super Sentai metaseries of Japanese tokusatsu television series following ''Tensou Sentai Goseiger''. It follows a Pirate motif and premiered on TV Asahi on February 13, 2011, joining ''Kamen Rider OOO'' and then ''Kamen Rider Fourze'' as a program featured in TV Asahi's Super Hero Time programming block, until ''Gokaiger'' 's conclusion on February 19, 2012. The catchphrase for the series is . ''Gokaiger'' is a special anniversary series. Its protagonists are able to transform into not only their own unique, pirate-themed forms, but also all of the previous 34 Super Sentai teams, each of which have their own unique power that the Gokaigers can access. The series and related films also features reappearances of actors reprising their characters from each of the previous series. ''Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger'' began airing in South Korea in July 2012 as ''Power Rangers Captain Force'' (Hangul: 파워레인저 캡틴포스; RR: ''Paweo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tensou Sentai Goseiger
is the title of Toei Company's 34th entry in its long-running ''Super Sentai'' franchise. It follows an angelic motif as well as a trading card theme. It joined ''Kamen Rider W'', and later ''Kamen Rider OOO'', as a program featured in TV Asahi's ''Super Hero Time'' programming block. The series ties in with the arcade game '' Super Sentai Battle: Dice-O'', with the characters using cards resembling Carddass cards used in the game to transform and access various weapons, similar to the concept of ''Kamen Rider Decade'' and its link to '' Kamen Rider Battle: Ganbaride''. ''Goseiger''s footage was later used for the 2013 ''Power Rangers'' series ''Power Rangers Megaforce'' and an episode of its second season called ''Super Megaforce.'' The cast and characters were revealed at an event at Tokyo Dome City on January 30 and 31, 2010.''Hyper Hobby'', February 2010 The protagonists also had a cameo appearance in the film, '' Samurai Sentai Shinkenger vs. Go-onger: GinmakuBang!!''. ''Te ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samurai Sentai Shinkenger
is the title of Toei Company's thirty-third entry in its long-running Super Sentai metaseries of Japanese tokusatsu television series. It premiered on February 15, 2009, the week following the finale of ''Engine Sentai Go-onger'', and ended on February 7, 2010. It joined ''Kamen Rider Decade'' as a program featured in TV Asahi's Super Hero Time programming block, and following ''Decade''s finale, it aired alongside ''Kamen Rider W''. It incorporates elements from the Jidaigeki drama genre and Japanese themes and aesthetics. The catchphrase for the series is . Its footage and storyline was used for the American series ''Power Rangers Samurai'' and its follow up season, ''Super Samurai''. Story For eighteen generations, samurai of the have suppressed the evil intentions of the Gedoushu, malevolent spirits that enter the world of the living from gaps between buildings and other structures. Now, Takeru Shiba, the youngest head of the Shiba Clan must gather his four in order to b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Engine Sentai Go-onger
is Toei Company's thirty-second installment in the Super Sentai metaseries of Japanese tokusatsu television series. It premiered on February 17, 2008, a week following the finale of '' Juken Sentai Gekiranger'', and ended on February 8, 2009. It aired as part of TV Asahi's 2008 Super Hero Time block alongside '' Kamen Rider Kiva''. Its footage was used for the American series, '' Power Rangers RPM'' and was dubbed into Korean as ''Power Rangers Engine Force'' (파워레인저 엔진포스). The catchphrase for the series is . Story is one of the 11 other than our own, which is referred as the , and it is home to giant vehicular beings called Engines who wage a war against the Gaiark who desire to pollute their world. Losing, Gaiark's three Pollution Ministers' escape leaves them on Earth, seeing the Human World as an easier location to create their ideal paradise. The six Engines manage to pursue them, selecting five humans to become their partners, the Go-ongers. The team ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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