is a former Japanese actress and stuntwoman. She is known for her performance as Annie, the title character's

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in the

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television series ''

Uchuu Keiji Shaider is a tokusatsu television show that aired from March 2, 1984 to March 8, 1985. It is the last of the "Space Sheriff Series" of the broader Metal Hero Series franchise, the previous two being ''Space Sheriff Gavan'' and ''Space Sheriff Sharivan''. ...

''and as Hellen/Hellvira, the protagonist's sister in ''

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''. 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 , translated ''Masked Rider ZO'', is a 1993 Japanese tokusatsu biopunk superhero movie produced by the Toei Company as part of their ''Kamen Rider Series''. Directed by Keita Amemiya, it was the first joint production of Toei and Bandai. A Sega C ...

'' (1993) * ''Captive'' (1994) * ''Supernatural Woman Legend Seiraine 4'' (1996) * ''Space Sheriff: THE NEXT GENERATION'' (2014)

TV

* ''

'' (Space Sheriff Shaider) (1984–1985), as Annie * ''Hissatsu Shigotonin V'' (1985) * ''

'' (1986–1987), as Helen/Hellvira/Lady Helen

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Morinaga, Naomi 1964 births Japanese film actresses Living people Actresses from Kanagawa Prefecture