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Kamen Rider Kiva
is the 2008 ''Kamen Rider'' Japanese ''tokusatsu'' television series produced by Toei Company and Ishimori Productions. It is the series' ninth series in its Heisei era, and 18th series overall since the debut of ''Kamen Rider'' in 1971. It premiered on January 27, 2008, following the finale of ''Kamen Rider Den-O'', and aired as a part of TV Asahi's 2008 Super Hero Time block with ''Engine Sentai Go-onger''. The series was advertised to have horror film themes, such as Kamen Rider Kiva being a vampire. The first episode began with a commemoration of the series in honor of the seventieth anniversary of Shotaro Ishinomori's birthday. Synopsis 22 years after the disappearance of his father, Wataru Kurenai lives in an infamous "haunted house" where he is destined as Kamen Rider Kiva to fight Fangires, a species of life force-draining vampires who can assume stained glass-like monster body that his father fought years ago before his disappearance. Wataru also deals with Kamen Rider ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tokusatsu
is a Japanese term for live action film or television drama that makes heavy use of practical special effects. ''Tokusatsu'' entertainment mainly refers to science fiction, war, fantasy, or horror media featuring such technology but is sometimes dubbed a genre itself. The most popular subgenres of include '' kaiju'' such as the ''Godzilla'' and ''Gamera'' series; superhero such as the '' Kamen Rider'' and '' Metal Hero'' series; and mecha like '' Giant Robo'' and '' Super Robot Red Baron''. Some television programs combine several of these subgenres, for example the '' Ultraman'' and '' Super Sentai'' series. is one of the most popular forms of Japanese entertainment, but only a small proportion of films and television programs are widely known outside of Japan. Nevertheless, certain properties have attained popularity outside of Japan; ''Godzilla'' is featured in popular American-made movies, and the ''Super Sentai Series'' was adapted into the ''Power Rangers'' seri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Houka Kinoshita
is a Japanese actor who was formerly represented by the talent agency, Cast Power. He graduated from Osaka Prefectural Nozaki High School and Osaka University of Arts. Biography In 1980, Kinoshita auditioned for the film, ''Gaki Teikoku'', which he passed and made his acting debut. After graduating from Osaka University of Arts, he entered Yoshimoto Kogyo and joined Yoshimoto Shinkigeki troupe, but he did little to stand out on the comedy stage, and quit after three years. In 1989, Kinoshita moved to Tokyo at the request of director Kazuyuki Izutsu and became one of the popular by-players in Japanese cinema. He later moved to Cast Power in 2011. Kinoshita's hobby is riding a bike, and his skills are kick-boxing and karate. Sexual assault allegations In March 2022, three actresses came forward that Kinoshita sexually assaulted and abused them in 2011. Hideo Sakaki (born June 4, 1970) is a Japanese actor and director. He is perhaps best known for his roles in the Japanese cult ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hidenori Ishida
Hidenori (written: 秀典, 秀憲, 秀則, 秀徳, 英則, 英徳 or 英智) is a masculine Japanese given name. Notable people with the name include: *, Japanese sound effects editor *, Japanese manga artist *, Japanese ice hockey player *, Japanese biathlete *, Japanese footballer *, Japanese video game composer *, Japanese footballer *, Japanese baseball player *, Japanese manga artist *, Japanese footballer *, Japanese cyclist *, Japanese video game composer *, Japanese voice actor *, Japanese baseball player *, Japanese actor and singer *, Japanese composer and musician {{given name Japanese masculine given names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ryuta Tasaki
is a Japanese film director from Tokyo. Tasaki is most known for directing episodes of '' Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon'', '' Cutie Honey: The Live'', and the ''Super Sentai'', ''Power Rangers'', and '' Kamen Rider'' series. Filmography * series director denoted in bold TV Series *'' Kamen Rider Black'' (1987): Assistant director *''Kamen Rider Black RX'' (1988): Assistant director *''Chōriki Sentai Ohranger'' (1995) *''Gekisou Sentai Carranger'' (1996) *''Denji Sentai Megaranger'' (1997) *''Seijuu Sentai Gingaman'' (1998) *'' Power Rangers Lost Galaxy'' (1999) *'' Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue'' (2000) *'' Kamen Rider Agito'' (2001) *'' Kamen Rider Ryuki'' (2002) *'' Kamen Rider 555'' (2003) *'' Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon'' (2003) *'' Sh15uya'' (2005) *''Kamen Rider Kabuto'' (2006) *'' Kamen Rider Den-O'' (2007) *'' Cutie Honey: The Live'' (2007) *''Kamen Rider Kiva'' (2008) *''Kamen Rider Decade'' (2009) *''Kamen Rider W'' (2009-2010) *''Kamen Rider OOO'' (2010-2011) *'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shōji Yonemura
is a Japanese writer from Fukuoka Prefecture. He is known mainly for his work in anime and tokusatsu. After having graduated from Tokyo Zokei University, he worked as a freelance writer in Arakawa and would attend various film festivals. Then, he studied with Kanji Kashiwabara and proceeded to win the Otomo Shoji Award seven times and became a screenwriter. Television * Series head writer denoted in bold Anime * '' Lupin III: The Pursuit of Harimao’s Treasure'' (1995) * ''Bonobono'' (1995) * ''Saint Tail'' (1995-1996) * ''Wankorobee'' (1996-1997) * ''Lupin III: Walther P-38/Island of Assassins'' (1997) * '' Manmaru the Ninja Penguin'' (1997-1998) * '' Berserk'' (1997-1998) * '' Pokémon'' (1997-2002) * ''Bomberman B-Daman Bakugaiden'' (1998) * ''The Adventures of Mini-Goddess'' (1998) * ''Monster Rancher'' (1999-2001) * ''Figure 17'' (2001-2002) * ''Lupin III Episode 0: First Contact'' (2002) * '' Cyborg 009: The Cyborg Soldier'' (2002) * '' Hanada Shōnen Shi'' (2002) * ''D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toshiki Inoue
is a Japanese screenwriter from Saitama Prefecture. He is known for his work on anime and tokusatsu Japanese television drama, dramas and films. He is the son of , who himself was a screenwriter for tokusatsu dramas. He is also a manga author, and has written both ''Mebius Gear'' and ''Sword Gai''. Biography Inoue was born the child of Masaru Igami, a screenwriter known for his works on shows such as Kamen Rider Series, Kamen Rider and Akakage. Belonging to the fantasy literature Study Group at Seikei University, a short story written by Inoue caught the way of Toei Animation producer Shichijo Keizo, leading to his debut screenplay in 1981 with the 24th episode of Dr. Slump , "Arale's Big Change!" Since then, he was the head writer of animated works such as ''Galaxy Angel'', ''Kiba (anime), Kiba'', and ''Death Note''. Like his father, Inoue also has done prolific work in the tokusatsu genre. In 1991, he was the head writer of the Toei tokusatsu series ''Chōjin Sentai Jetman'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tomohide Takahara
Tomohide is a masculine Japanese given name. Possible writings Tomohide can be written using different combinations of kanji characters. Some examples: *友英, "friend, hero" *友秀, "friend, excellence" *友栄, "friend, prosperity" *友日出, "friend, sunrise" *知英, "know,hero" *知秀, "know, excellence" *知栄, "know, prosperity" *知日出, "know, sunrise" *智英, "intellect, hero" *智秀, "intellect, excellence" *智栄, "intellect, prosperity" *智日出, "intellect, sunrise" *共英, "together, hero" *共秀, "together, excellence" *朋英, "companion, hero" *朋秀, "companion, excellence" *朝英, "morning/dynasty, hero" *朝秀, "morning/dynasty, excellence" *朝栄, "morning/dynasty, prosperity" The name can also be written in hiragana ともひで or katakana is a Japanese syllabary, one component of the Japanese writing system along with hiragana, kanji and in some cases the Latin script (known as rōmaji). The word ''katakana'' means "fragmentary ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shinya Niiro
Shinya (Shin'ya) is a Japanese given name, usually for males. It is pronounced as "Shin-ya", not "Shi-nya". Notable people with the name include: *, Japanese curler and curling coach *, Japanese politician *Shinya Aoki (born 1983), professional mixed martial artist *Shinya Arino (born 1972), Osaka comedian part of and host of ''GameCenter CX'' *, Japanese jazz drummer and composer *, Japanese voice actor *Shinya Hashimoto (1965–2005), professional wrestler *, Japanese judoka *, Japanese footballer *, Japanese professional baseball player *Shinya Kimura, bike builder *, Japanese video game director and designer *Shinya Makabe, (真壁 伸也, born 1972), professional wrestler, known professionally as Togi Makabe *Shinya Matsuda, a voice actor *Shinya Nakamura (born 1973), professional Go player *Shinya Nakano (born 1977), motorcycle racer *Shinya Ōtaki (born 1953), a Japanese voice actor *, Japanese biathlete *, Japanese footballer *, Japanese shogi player *, Japanese voice a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saki Kagami
is a Japanese former actress. Her acting career began in early 2001, when she was cast for the lead role in the movie ''Platonic Sex'' among 12,083 applicants. Now she is probably best known for roles in various TV Dramas and tokusatsu shows such as '' Ultraseven X'' and ''Kamen Rider Kiva''. She was represented by Watanabe Entertainment. In July 2011 she retired from show business, citing stress and a desire to resume a normal life as reasons for her decision. Filmography Television *Kamen Rider Kiva (TV Asahi, 2008) as Maya/Queen/Pearlshell Fangire (1986 Timeline) *Keishicho Sosa Ikka 9 Gakari 3 (TV Asahi, 2008) as Natsuki *Mikon Six Sisters 2 (CBC/TBS, 2008) as Hitoshi Atsushi (6th sister) * Ultraseven X (CBC/TBS, 2007) as Saeki Elea *Keishicho Sosa Ikka 9 Gakari 2 (TV Asahi, 2007) as Natsuki *Mikon Six Sisters (CBC/TBS, 2006) as Hitoshi Atsushi (6th sister) *Shin Ningen Kosaten (NHK, 2006) as a bad girl *Kekkon Dekinai Otoko (Fuji TV, 2006, ep4) as a guest in ep. 4 *Oniyome N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mitsu Murata
is a Japanese actor, fashion model and DJ/music producer, best known for his roles as Douji in the 2005 tokusatsu series ''Kamen Rider Hibiki'' and Bishop in the 2008 series ''Kamen Rider Kiva''. As a DJ, Murata goes under the name "MITSUU", and has released remixes for artists such as HIGH and MIGHTY COLOR and JYONGRI. He is currently employed by Orions Belt. His blood type is A. He was married to Sayaka Kanda on April 26, 2017 until their divorce in 2019. Filmography Television * ''Nisennen no Koi'' (Fuji TV, 2000) as Kai Moriet * '' Sora Kara Furu Ichioku no Hoshi'' (Fuji TV, 2002) – episodes 1, 2 * ''Saigo no Bengonin'' (NTV, 2003) as Toshihito Nakano * '' Tokumei Kakaricho Tadano Hitoshi'' (TV Asahi, 2003) – episode 8 * ''Sky High 2'' (TV Asahi, 2004) – episode 8 * '' Vampire Host'' (TV Tokyo, 2004) as Katsuragi Yuji – episode 4 * ''Kamen Rider Hibiki'' (TV Asahi, 2005) as Douji, Parent Hime (Voice) * ''Tissue'' (TV Asahi, 2007) as Saeki Naoki * ''Kamen Rider Kiva'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yuria Haga
is a Japanese model and actress. Filmography TV series *'' Doremisora'' (2002) *''Kokoro'' (2003) *''Kamen Rider 555'' (2003) - Mari Sonada *'' Shin: Inochi no genba kara'' (2004) *''Sh15uya'' (2005) *''Kamen Rider Kiva'' (2008) - Mio Suzuki/ Pearlshell Fangire *''Kamen Rider Decade'' (2009) - Yuki (ep. 30)/Thorn Fangire (ep. 30) *''Kamen Rider Dragon Knight: Maya Young/Kamen Rider Siren Japanese Dub'' (2009) *''Oha Star'' *'' Zero: Dragon Blood'' (2017) Movies *'' Dokomademo ikou'' (1999) *'' Gaichû'' (2001) *'' Kamen Rider 555: Paradise Lost'' (2003) - Mari Sonada *''Koi suru nichiyobi'' ''(Love on Sunday)'' (2006) *'' Master of Thunder: Kessen!! Fûmaryûkoden (Summer 2006) *''End Call'' (2008) *'' Girl's Blood'' (2014) Theatre *''Fruits Basket , sometimes abbreviated , is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Natsuki Takaya. It was serialized in the semi-monthly Japanese manga magazine , published by Hakusensha, from 1998 to 2006. The series' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
