is a local hero from Nikaho,

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, a fictional

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who represents the region and is depicted as a

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hero. Developed by a local sports gym's manager and former UWF

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, Chōjin Neiger debuted in June 2005 and has gained a following throughout all of Japan. Chōjin Neiger has also spawned

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s, and

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The Chōjins

Each of the characters developed by the Neiger Project is said to protect a different aspect of

. They transform with the power of the . ;: Transforming from , Neiger protects the land and agriculture of Akita, designed after the

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of the region's folklore. His weapons include , the , the , and the . He rides the , which transforms from a

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. Neiger can also assume a power-up form, . His catchphrase is . ;: Transforming from , Neiger Geon protects the

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of Akita. Also designed after a namahage, Neiger Geon fights with Zui Quan attacks and his weapons are the and . He also gets a powered up form called . ;: Transforming from , Aragemaru protects the

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of Akita. He has

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designs in his armor and is armed with the and . ;: Transforming from , Neiger Mai protects the industry of Akita. ;: Transforming from, , Kantō Man is not one of the Chōjins but is a . ;: Transforming from , Neiger BBG is a legendary Neiger from 100 years in the future. His name comes from the Akita dialect word , meaning "shiny", referencing the

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coloration of his costume. ;: Zapper Zeal is Neiger's apprentice who is armed with a leek sword. He is named after the Akita Prefecture dish .

CD releases

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;Ōga Neiger Theme Song: c/w by

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# by Ryu Hachimori # by Kakusai Han # by Abe 10zen

References

External links

Official website
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Neiger Comic
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The Chōjins

CD releases

See also

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