Shozo Uehara

Shōzō Uehara was a tokusatsu writer notable for his early influence in Sentai. Initially writing in the genre for many of the early Ultraman series, including as head writer of Kaette Kita Ultraman in 1971, he became the main writer of all of the initial Sentai series, from 1975's Himitsu Sentai Gorenger to 1981's Taiyou Sentai Sun Vulcan; he also returned for anniversary series Chouriki Sentai Ohranger in 1995. He also was the main writer for 1978's Spider-Man Tokusatsu; the first five Metal Hero series (1982's Uchuu Keiji Gavan to 1986's Jikuu Senshi Speilban) and the initial main writer for 1987's Kamen Rider Black.

Works

10.0

The Legend of Space Sheriff Gavan

The Legend of Space Sheriff Gavan is a special DVD released with Televi-Kun in 2012 to promote the film Space Sheriff Gavan: The Movie. It features the second Space Sheriff Gavan, Geki Jumonji and his partner, Shelly as well as the members of the Space Mafia Maku.

Release Date: 2012-10-20

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Vote Count: 1

Ultraman Max
9.2

Ultraman Max

Ultraman Max was an Ultraman TV series which started airing on 7 July 2005, and produced by Tsuburaya Productions and Chubu-Nippon Broadcasting Co., Ltd.. The show tried to return to the true formula of new monsters every week and being a fast paced show like previous series with the exception of Ultraman Nexus. The show is full of homages to past series by having three of the original cast members from the first Ultraman series being featured in an episode, updated versions of classic monsters like Red King, Eleking and Pigmon among others. One unusual episode revolves around the filming of the 1964 program Ultra Q which was the predecessor to the first Ultraman show in 1966. Two actors from that show appear as themselves.

Release Date: 2005-07-02

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Episode Count: 2

Vote Count: 8

小町

Wakabayashi is a poor office worker at a housing company. His grades have not improved recently and he has no girlfriend to spend his holidays with. One day, while slurping down ramen at his favourite restaurant, his eyes meet those of Komachi, a part-time worker who has just returned from delivery. 'Ugh, beautiful!' She was born in a foreign country, or perhaps her language is poor. She may have been born abroad and her language is poor, but she is good-natured and, above all, beautiful. Wakabayashi, who is single, falls in love at first sight, but the owner says coldly, "Don't get carried away. She's no ordinary girl", she says coldly. When Wakabayashi, who is depressed, goes to town, he sees Komachi, beautifully dressed in a yukata. What secret is she hiding behind her seemingly effortless appearance? A contemporary fantasy featuring Nao Nagasawa, a popular actress who made her debut in the Sentai series.

Release Date: 2004-07-20

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Ultra Q: Dark Fantasy
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Ultra Q: Dark Fantasy

Ultra Q: Dark Fantasy is a 2004 production, and the 19th installment in the Ultra Series that was broadcast in Japan in 2004. It is a sequel to Ultra Q, the first of the Ultra Series. It retains the same swirling effect for the titlecard, but with the words "Dark Fantasy" added underneath, the title also remains black and white.

Release Date: 2004-04-07

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Episode Count: 4

Vote Count: 2

Genma Wars: Eve of Mythology
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Genma Wars: Eve of Mythology

In the far distant future, hideous monsters roam the Earth, threatening the lives of all people. Genma, the evil ruler of the Mah tribe, has become obsessed with fathering an Heir. Convinced that a child born of a Hito woman will have amazing powers, he sets his sights on a young Hito woman. In exchange for her village's safety, Non agree to bear Genma's child. She gives birth to twins and names them Loof and Jin. Jin is left for Non to raise among the Hito, as Loof is taken to Genma, and raised to be the prince of the Mah tribe. Although Loof and Jin live in two separate worlds, their fates soon become intertwined as Loof is banished from Mah tribe once he appears to possess more human than wizard physical characteristics.

Release Date: 2002-02-02

Department: Writing

Job: Series Composition

Episode Count: 13

Vote Count: 1

Ultraman Dyna
8.9

Ultraman Dyna

As humanity begins migrating beyond Earth, a new Ultraman named Dyna arrives and bonds with defense organization GUTS' newest recruit, Shin Asuka, to protect a colony on Mars.

Release Date: 1997-09-06

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 12

8.3

Chouriki Sentai Ohranger: The Movie

Prince Bulldont abducts several children and forces them to act in his deadly realistic film, leaving Ohranger to save the day.

Release Date: 1995-04-15

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Vote Count: 3

Chouriki Sentai Ohranger
7.7

Chouriki Sentai Ohranger

It is the year 1999. The Machine Empire of Baranoia, led by Emperor Bacchus Wrath, has invaded Earth with the intention of wiping out all human life and bringing about machine rule. Chief Counselor Miura of the UAOH (United Airforce Overtech Hardware), in a desperate attempt to quell this invasion, has revived super energies born of the lost civilization of Pangaea. Enlisting an elite squad of the finest officers the UAOH has to offer, Miura has harnessed Tetrahedron Power, granting the team the power to transform into the Ohrangers… and save humanity from its darkest crisis yet!

Release Date: 1995-03-03

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Episode Count: 7

Vote Count: 12

6.8

Kamen Rider J

The story begins with three Aliens in human form preparing for a ritual to feed the Fog Mother's "siblings". The Fog Mother last came to earth during the Prehistoric Age and is the cause of the extinction of the dinosaurs. Kenji and his kid sister are in the mountains, investigating all the deaths of animals and trees there. The Fog Mother sends the three aliens, "Gorai", "Zuu", and "Agito" to kidnap Kenji's baby sister for the sacrifice.

Release Date: 1994-04-16

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Vote Count: 14

Blue SWAT
9.0

Blue SWAT

Blue SWAT is the thirteenth installment in the Metal Hero Series. It ran from January 30, 1994 to January 27, 1995 for a total of 51 episodes and one theatrical film, aired as part of the 1994 Manga Matsuri, which compiled episodes 1 and 2. Blue SWAT devitated from the Metal Hero trend by using a realistic vibe for the series instead of fantastic, over-the-top action by focusing on the martial arts and gunplay aspects of the series. While the mood of the series appealled to the genre's adult fanbase and older viewers, the show wasn't well received by children, which resulted in a change in to a lighter tone midway through the series. The Blue SWAT team later appeared for a special team-up in the final episodes of Juukou B-Fighter.

Release Date: 1994-01-30

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 4

7.0

Ultraman Ace: Giant Ant Terrible-Monster vs. The Ultra Brothers

Theatrical version of episode 5 of Ultraman Ace TV series. Two women go missing, with witnesses testifying that they vanished underground. The only common link between the incidents was that both women had type O blood. TAC closes the case, but when Yuko and Seiji are out shopping, Yuko herself is targeted. Seiji manages to free her, and the two catch a glimpse of the terrible-monster, Aribunta.

Release Date: 1989-04-28

Department: Writing

Job: Screenplay

Vote Count: 1

7.0

Kamen Rider Black: Hurry to Demon Island!

Originally known simply as Kamen Rider Black during its theatrical release. Children all over Tokyo mysteriously disappear without warning. Kotaro suspects that the Gorgom are behind the abductions and follows a suspicious-looking tour bus with children on it, only to lose its trail off a cliff. With the help of a fisherman, Kotaro travels to a remote island and uses his abilities as Kamen Rider Black to save the children and foil Gorgom's latest evil scheme.

Release Date: 1988-03-12

Department: Writing

Job: Screenplay

Vote Count: 10

5.0

The Legend of Watt Poe

The legend of Watt Poe, a mysterious whale said to give happiness, in a world destroyed many years ago by a nuclear war

Release Date: 1988-02-12

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Vote Count: 2

Superhuman-Machine Metalder
9.8

Superhuman-Machine Metalder

Choujinki Metalder is the sixth and shortest entry of the Metal Hero Series, 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's earlier program Android Kikaider, particularly in its themes, characters, and the hero's costume design. The action footage of Metalder was adaptated for the first two seasons of VR Troopers. On February 21, 2007, Toei released the complete Metalder TV series and film on a seven-disc DVD set. For distribution purposes, Toei refers to this television series as Metalder.

Release Date: 1987-03-16

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 6

Dimensional Warrior Spielban
9.2

Dimensional Warrior Spielban

Jikuu Senshi Spielban is a Japanese tokusatsu television series, part of the Metal Hero Series created by Toei Co. Ltd. from April 7, 1986 to March 9, 1987. Spielban's action footage was used for the battle scenes in VR Troopers. For distribution purposes, Toei refers to this television series as Spielvan. 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.

Release Date: 1986-04-07

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Episode Count: 39

Vote Count: 9

Fist of the North Star - TV Compilation 1 - Yuria, Forever... and Farewell Shin!!

Compilation film covering the Shin story arc of the Fist of the North Star TV Series

Release Date: 1986-02-21

Department: Writing

Job: Screenplay

Megabeast Investigator Juspion
7.8

Megabeast Investigator Juspion

Juspion's parents were killed by space pirates when he was a baby. After escaping to the planet Eijin, he is raised by a space hermit. He eventually embarks on a quest to fight the Mega beasts and defeat Satan Gorth. Hetravels from planet to planet until he finally arrives on Earth. Wearing a special suit, he has super human powers and a transforming spaceship.

Release Date: 1985-03-15

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Episode Count: 42

Vote Count: 31

6.0

Space Sheriff Shaider: Pursuit! The Strange Kidnappers!

Pursuit! The Strange Kidnappers! is the second movie of Uchuu Keiji Shaider. This movie takes place between episodes 39 and 40, and was released on December 22, 1984.

Release Date: 1984-12-22

Department: Writing

Job: Screenplay

Vote Count: 1

Fist of the North Star
8.1

Fist of the North Star

In the year 199X, human civilization has been all but destroyed by a nuclear holocaust.

Release Date: 1984-10-11

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Episode Count: 2

Vote Count: 104

6.0

Space Sheriff Shaider: The Movie

An alien assassin, Omega, who makes a living by hunting down Space Sheriffs, arrives on Earth. Adapting a helmet, twin shoulder cannons, and other weapons into his fighting style after losing to Gavan and Sharivan, Omega is now targeting Shaider and challenges him to a fight to the death. Space Sheriff Shaider is the film adaptation of the Metal Heroes series of the same name. This movie takes place between episodes 19 & 20 of the TV show.

Release Date: 1984-07-14

Department: Writing

Job: Screenplay

Vote Count: 1

Space Sheriff Shaider
9.1

Space Sheriff Shaider

Space Sheriff Shaider was a tokusatsu television show that aired on from 1984 to 1985. It is the last of the Space Sheriff Series, the previous two being Space Sheriff Gavan and Space Sheriff Sharivan. Action footage from Shaider was used for Season 2 of VR Troopers. For distribution purposes, Toei refers to this television series as Space Captain Sheider.

Release Date: 1984-03-02

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Episode Count: 49

Vote Count: 6

Space Sheriff Sharivan
8.1

Space Sheriff Sharivan

Space Sheriff Sharivan is the second installment in Toei's Metal Hero Series and aired on the TV Asahi network from 4 March 1983 through 24 February 1984. It served as a direct sequel to its predecessor, Space Sheriff Gavan and featured many of the same characters. For distribution purposes, Toei refers to this television series as Shariban, The Space Guardian.

Release Date: 1983-03-04

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Episode Count: 41

Vote Count: 6

6.0

Brain 17

Brain is the world's greatest computer, and also the most intelligent being on planet Earth. One day, Brain decides to abandon its terrestrial moorings, and it's up to The Defenders to track it down. Unfortunately, Brain has developed an amazing army of deadly giant robots, including one with a huge "17" emblazoned on its chest-plate, with which it plans to subjugate its creators. A young boy whose family was killed by Brain's followers manages to activate Daitetsujin 17, which thereafter comes to his rescue whenever he is in danger from Brain's minions.

Release Date: 1982-06-06

Department: Writing

Job: Screenplay

Vote Count: 1

Space Sheriff Gavan
7.9

Space Sheriff Gavan

Space Sheriff Gavan is the first of the Metal Hero Series. It aired on TV Asahi from March 5, 1982 through February 25, 1983. For distribution purposes, Toei refers to this television series as Space Cop Gabin.

Release Date: 1982-03-05

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Episode Count: 37

Vote Count: 11

5.5

Taiyo Sentai Sun Vulcan: The Movie

A Sun Vulcan movie was released on July 18, 1981 at the Toei Manga Festival. It takes place some time after episode 23. In it Black Magma decides to separate Hiba from his teammates while plotting to blow up Tokyo with hidden bombs.

Release Date: 1981-07-18

Department: Writing

Job: Screenplay

Vote Count: 3

Taiyo Sentai Sun Vulcan
8.6

Taiyo Sentai Sun Vulcan

Taiyo Sentai Sun Vulcan is the fifth season in Toei Company's Super Sentai tokusatsu television series. It was broadcast from February 7, 1981, to January 30, 1982, and is the only Super Sentai series to serve as a direct sequel to its previous series and the only all-male Super Sentai team. Its international English title as listed by Toei is simply Sun Vulcan. This was the last Sentai season to be co-produced with Marvel Comics.

Release Date: 1981-02-07

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Episode Count: 29

Vote Count: 5

6.0

Denshi Sentai Denziman: The Movie

When a mother with an unexpected origin is held hostage by the Vader Clan, the Denziman must come to her rescue.

Release Date: 1980-07-12

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Vote Count: 1

Denshi Sentai Denziman
8.8

Denshi Sentai Denziman

Denzimen are warriors who fight against the Vader Clan, a clan that tries to pollute the Earth with sludge. Denzimen fight using the Super Science of the Denzi people.

Release Date: 1980-02-02

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Episode Count: 31

Vote Count: 6

6.3

Ultraman: Great Monster Decisive Battle

A 1979 Japanese tokusatsu kaiju film produced by Tsuburaya Productions, consisting of re-edited material from the original television series Ultraman. Ultraman: The Great Decisive Battle was the 1st movie of the third Showa phase (Jissouji's Ultraman being first and Ultra Brothers vs. The Monster Army being second) and because of this Tsuburaya decided to make this a reunion of the last 12 Ultras (aside from Ultraman 80 which hadn't come out yet). Tsuburaya decided to give this a different tone than Jissouji's Ultraman, having more new scenes and appealing to the all-Ultra fan.

Release Date: 1979-07-21

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Vote Count: 3

Battle Fever J
8.0

Battle Fever J

Five agents stand against the evil organization Egos. They fight incorporating dance moves from all around the world! This was the first time giant robots appeared on the Sentai series.

Release Date: 1979-02-03

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Episode Count: 27

Vote Count: 5

Attack, Jun
8.3

Attack, Jun

Release Date: 1979-01-05

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Episode Count: 28

Vote Count: 3

6.2

Japanese Spiderman: Episode 0

The Iron Cross Army are sabotaging oil-tankers with the help of their monster, the Sea-Devil, a semi-mechanical anthropomorphic swordfish with an ability to shoot torpedoes from its mouth. Spiderman employs the help of the interpol agent Juzo Mamiya to help him stop the Iron Cross Army.

Release Date: 1978-07-22

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Vote Count: 28

7.4

Space Pirate Captain Harlock: Mystery Of The Arcadia

The story on Arcadia's mystery, on which the 13th television episode was based.

Release Date: 1978-07-22

Department: Writing

Job: Screenplay

Vote Count: 18

Japanese Spiderman
7.3

Japanese Spiderman

Follow the exploits of motorcycle racer turned super hero Takuya Yamashiro, as he slings and swings, battling the evil Iron Cross Army along the way.

Release Date: 1978-05-17

Department: Creator

Job: Creator

Vote Count: 122

8.2

J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai vs. Gorenger

While investigating a UFO in the Sky Ace, J.A.K.Q. is caught off guard by the return of Iron Claw, with the Big Four now leading the remnants of Crime and the Black Cross Army.

Release Date: 1978-03-17

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Vote Count: 4

Space Pirate Captain Harlock
7.3

Space Pirate Captain Harlock

When a mysterious invader from the stars catches Earth unawares, only the legendary space pirate Captain Harlock and the crew of the Arcadia have the will to stand against them.

Release Date: 1978-03-14

Department: Writing

Job: Scenario Writer

Episode Count: 42

Vote Count: 42

Arrow Emblem: Grand Prix no taka
8.0

Arrow Emblem: Grand Prix no taka

Takaya Todoroki's dreams of becoming an F1 driver are halted when he crashes his self-built car, but a masked man offers him a second chance, and so Takaya takes on the challenge of establishing his talent with the new Katori Motors team.

Release Date: 1977-09-22

Department: Writing

Job: Screenplay

Episode Count: 44

Vote Count: 2

6.0

J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai: The Movie

Ryu obsessively pursues a CRIME agent who steals a powerful new explosive and takes control of a powerful supercar. This is a theatrical presentation of episode 7 of the J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai television series.

Release Date: 1977-06-17

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Vote Count: 1

J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai
8.6

J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai

Cyborg warriors were created by the Special Science Investigation Squad to bear nuclear, gravitational, magnetic, and electrical forces. They fight the crime empire known as "Crime".

Release Date: 1977-04-02

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Episode Count: 26

Vote Count: 5

7.0

Daitetsujin 17

Young orphan Saburo uses a special helmet to command the Iron Robot 17 against the forces of the renegade computer Brain. Theatrical release re-edited from the first two episodes of the TV series, which actually preceded the original broadcast of the second episode.

Release Date: 1977-03-19

Department: Writing

Job: Screenplay

Vote Count: 1

8.6

Himitsu Sentai Gorenger: The Bomb Hurricane!

The Gorenger head for Matsuyama to prevent the Black Cross from firing a missile to destroy Japan. Himitsu Sentai Gorenger: The Bomb Hurricane is a theatrical film based on the Himitsu Sentai Gorenger television series. It was originally shown on July 22, 1976 (between Episodes 56 and 57 of the TV series) as part of the Toei Manga Matsuri film festival. It was the only Gorenger film that was a completely original work and not a theatrical version of a TV episode.

Release Date: 1976-07-22

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Vote Count: 5

5.2

Himitsu Sentai Gorenger: The Volcano's Last Big Eruption

When Magman makes a blunder that finally makes him lose the Black Cross Furher's trust, he begins a rampage against EAGLE with Navarone Fortress, the Gorenger must finally stop them. It features the destruction of Volcano Mask General Magman and his Mobile Fortress Navarone, as well as the Gorenger Machines, and the first appearance of his successor Commander-in-Chief Golden Mask. This is a theatrical version of episode 54 of the Himitsu Sentai Gorenger television series.

Release Date: 1976-06-19

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Vote Count: 3

Dino Mech Gaiking
8.6

Dino Mech Gaiking

This story chronicles the crew of the transformable carrier Daikū Maryū and the Super Robot Gaiking's battle against an invading race of aliens called the Dark Horror Army, whose home planet is facing destruction by a black hole. Notable aspects of the series include the dinosaur-based designs of the Daikū Maryū and its support machines and the use of part of the carrier to form the main robot. The Gaiking robot is helmed by former baseball star Sanshiro Tsuwabuki, whose latent psychic powers make him the only one capable of piloting the giant robot.

Release Date: 1976-04-01

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Episode Count: 44

Vote Count: 38

10.0

The Adventure of Robocon

Feature film adventure of Robocon and his pals.

Release Date: 1976-03-20

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Vote Count: 2

10.0

Himitsu Sentai Gorenger: The Red Death Match

The Gorenger try to retrieve rocket plans stolen by the Black Cross as Daita meets a mysterious girl he saves from them. This is a theatrical version of episode 36 of the Himitsu Sentai Gorenger television series.

Release Date: 1976-01-10

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Vote Count: 1

10.0

UFO Robot Grendizer Theatrical Version

Special episode in cinemascope format for Japanese cinemas.

Release Date: 1975-12-20

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Vote Count: 1

UFO Robot Grendizer
7.6

UFO Robot Grendizer

The story revolves around Duke Fleed who is a survivor of the Vega Star, raised by Dr. Umon as his adoptive son, and known as Daisuke Umon on Earth. Years after his arrival, he's faced with the threat of King Vega and his army, who want to conquer the Earth. With his friends Koji and Hikaru (and later his kid sister Maria Grace), Duke decides to fight back using his best weapon, the almighty Grendizer.

Release Date: 1975-10-05

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Episode Count: 74

Vote Count: 67

10.0

Himitsu Sentai Gorenger: The Blue Fortress

A mission to take down a Black Cross fortress becomes hampered when a Masked Monster, under the direction of a returned general, takes Variblune from Shinmei for their usage. This is a theatrical version of episode 15 of the Himitsu Sentai Gorenger television series.

Release Date: 1975-07-26

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Vote Count: 1

6.5

Battlefield of the Space Saucers

Duke Freed is an alien who has escaped to Earth after his home planet was invaded by the armies of Great King Yarban. Five years have passed and now Yarban's daughter, Princess Teronna, is on a mission to find both Duke and his spaceship Grendizer by invading our planet with their fleet of flying saucers. The pilot movie of Grendizer. It is about Duke Fleed, a fugitive of the planet fleed, who was kicked out of his planet by the Armies of Vega. Fleed and the daughter of the king of Vega we in love before the war between their planets. The armies of Vega continue their fight with Duke Fleed.

Release Date: 1975-07-26

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Vote Count: 4

8.0

Himitsu Sentai Gorenger: The Movie

A Masked Monster being chased for stealing a microfilm with EAGLE secrets hides on a houseboat to avoid Kaijo and Asuka's pursuit.

Release Date: 1975-05-10

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Vote Count: 2

Himitsu Sentai Gorenger
8.1

Himitsu Sentai Gorenger

A powerful terrorist organization known as the Black Cross Army threatens to destroy the Earth, with only the defense organization EAGLE (EArth Guard LEague) able to oppose them. In retaliation, Black Cross Army destroys multiple EAGLE headquarters across Japan, killing all but five people. Now, these five remaining EAGLE members are called to form a secret, powerful team known as Gorenger, the only force left that has a chance to stop the Black Cross Army and their evil leader, Black Cross Führer.

Release Date: 1975-04-05

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Episode Count: 53

Vote Count: 9

6.0

Inazuman Flash

With the help of Interpol Agent Makoto Arai, the newly-powered Gorou Watari/Sanagiman/Inazuman continues his adventures, this time against the nazi-like Desper Army led by Fuehrer Geisel.

Release Date: 1974-07-25

Department: Writing

Job: Screenplay

Vote Count: 2

Inazuman
9.3

Inazuman

Ban Daisuke of Kikaida fame takes the lead role in this classic series pitting a college student against the hostile forces of the Neo-Human Empire. Unique among live action tokusatsu shows, this innovative series features the extraordinary double henshin transformation, the Raijingo supercar, and psionic (psychic) abilities. Watari Goro (Ban) clashes with Emperor Bamba's grotesque corps of mutant monsters, and exclaims, "Summon Supreme Power” (Choriki Shorai!) to initiate his final transformation into Inazuman.

Release Date: 1973-10-02

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Episode Count: 18

Vote Count: 3

Robot Detective: The Movie

Robot Detective K and his human colleagues battle the criminal organization BADDO. Theatrical release re-edited from episodes 1-9, 11, and 12 of the TV series with newly-added narration.

Release Date: 1973-07-18

Department: Writing

Job: Screenplay

Order of the Salaryman

Release Date: 1973-05-12

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Zone Fighter
10.0

Zone Fighter

Zone Fighter, known in Japan as Ryūsei Ningen Zone, is a tokusatsu science fiction superhero television series. Produced by Toho Company Ltd., the show aired on Nippon Television from April 2 to September 24, 1973, with a total of 26 episodes, it was cancelled due to the oil crisis of 1973. This was Toho's answer to not only the popular Ultra Series, but the Henshin Hero phenomenon started by shows like Kamen Rider and Android Kikaider. The previous year, Toho had just made their successful first superhero show, Rainbowman. The series was also notable for its guest appearance by Toho's own Godzilla, as well as two other Toho monsters, King Ghidorah and Gigan. Supplementary materials published by Toho have confirmed Zone Fighter to be part of the Showa-era Godzilla series, taking place in between Godzilla vs. Megalon and Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla.

Release Date: 1973-04-02

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 2

Iron Man Tiger Seven
6.0

Iron Man Tiger Seven

Tetsujin Tiger Seven, translated as Iron Man Tiger 7, was a Japanese tokusatsu television series that aired in 1973, produced by P Productions. Unlike P. Productions previous series about cat based heroes Iron Man Tiger 7 is set in modern Japan. Takigawa Go gets the power to transform into Tetsujin Tiger Seven from an artificial heart and a magic pendent. To transform he utters the henshin phrase "Tiger Spark". Takigawa Go is played by Tatsuya Nanjô who also starred in Toei's Henshin Ninja Arashi. Go rides a Suzuki motorcycle with rocket boosters. When he transforms into Tiger Seven the motorcycle transforms as well to become "Spike Go". Spike Go can drive itself, coming to its master's aid when Tiger 7 roars. Tetsujin Tiger 7 was apparently P. Production's attempt at a Kamen Rider style series. They even hired Shunsuke Kikuchi composer of the 1970s Kamen Rider music to write the music for Tetsujin Tiger 7.

Release Date: 1973-02-11

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Episode Count: 26

Vote Count: 1

Horror Theater Unbalance

Horror Theater Unbalance

Horror Theater Unbalance is a 1973 Japanese Anthology television series created by Tsuburaya and Fuji TV to air on the Fuji TV network on Monday Nights for 13 episodes. Originally started in production in 1969, it was shelved and took years for its airing debut to begin its broadcast, before production was eventually completed at the end of 1972. It was then aired on Fuji TV in 1973.

Release Date: 1973-01-08

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Episode Count: 1

6.5

Return of Ultraman: Terror of the Waterspout Monsters

A theatrical release of The Return of Ultraman episodes 13-14. It was released on December 12, 1971 as part of the Toho Champion Festival along with Godzilla, Mothra, King Ghidorah: Earth's Greatest Battle ( edited from Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster and shorter versions of The Adventures of Hutch the Honeybee, and The Little Match Girl.

Release Date: 1971-12-12

Department: Writing

Job: Screenplay

Vote Count: 2

Silver Kamen
10.0

Silver Kamen

After Professor Kasuga is killed by fiendish aliens for plans to a super-rocketship, his children trek across Japan, protected by the second-oldest brother, Koji, who transforms into the super-cyborg, Silver Mask.

Release Date: 1971-11-28

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Episode Count: 13

Vote Count: 2

6.0

Return of Ultraman

Episodes 5 and 6 of Return of Ultraman show, screened at Toho Championship Festival.

Release Date: 1971-07-24

Department: Writing

Job: Screenplay

Vote Count: 1

Kamen Rider
6.4

Kamen Rider

Takeshi Hongo is a promising young man with a passion for motorcycle racing. However, his dreams are suddenly ruined when he gets kidnapped by Shocker, the evil secret organization planning to dominate the world. After being remodeled into a cyborg, Takeshi escapes and swears to protect the world from the inhuman monsters.

Release Date: 1971-04-03

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Episode Count: 5

Vote Count: 84

Return of Ultraman
8.5

Return of Ultraman

In a fight between two giant monsters named Takkong and Zazahn, young race car driver Hideki Go is killed while trying to rescue a little boy and a dog from the falling rubble. His valiant sacrifice is noted by everyone, even his friends and the new defense force MAT, but an unseen being also takes notice. Looking over Go is the "New Ultraman", who is so touched by Go's actions that he decides to combine his life force with that of Hideki, thus bringing him back to life. Hideki Go then joins the MAT and fights alongside them and Ultraman against monsters and alien invaders.

Release Date: 1971-04-02

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Episode Count: 20

Vote Count: 13

Judo for Life

Naoya Ichijo uses special judo techniques to succeed.

Release Date: 1970-07-19

Department: Writing

Job: Screenplay

Operation: Mystery
7.8

Operation: Mystery

Release Date: 1968-09-15

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Episode Count: 7

Vote Count: 5

Ultraseven
7.7

Ultraseven

In the not-too-distant future, the Earth finds itself constantly under attack from extraterrestrial threats. The Terrestrial Defense Force establishes the Ultra Garrison, a team of six elite members who utilize high-tech vehicles and weaponry. Joining their fight is the mysterious Dan Moroboshi, secretly an alien from the Land of Light in Nebula M-78, who transforms into his true form in times of crisis, Ultraseven.

Release Date: 1967-10-01

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Episode Count: 12

Vote Count: 108

7.3

Ultraman: Monster Movie Feature

The film consists of re-edited material from the original television series Ultraman. Episodes 1, 8, 26, and 27 were used for the film. They were narrated by Hikari Urano as an "Ultraman Documentary". Allegedly only one new scene was shot, and that some parts of the movie where shot in black and white for unknown reasons. The movie screened at the same time as the Toho movie King Kong Escapes.

Release Date: 1967-07-22

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Vote Count: 3

Ultraman
8.3

Ultraman

Hayata is a member of the Science Patrol, an organization tasked with investigating bizarre anomalies. He is mortally wounded when accidently encountering an alien being from Land of Light, who grants Hayata new life as the two are merged into one. Now, whenever a threat arises that is too great for the Science Patrol to handle, Hayata activates the beta capsule and becomes the hero known as Ultraman.

Release Date: 1966-07-17

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Episode Count: 2

Vote Count: 42

Ultra Q
8.2

Ultra Q

As supernatural events and monster attacks rock Japan, the military and government look to be overwhelmed. Three intrepid young investigators—two pilots and a reporter—take it upon themselves to study these unexplained phenomena in order to inform and protect the public. With allies and science aiding them on their journey, the trio must separate myth from history as they explore the greater mysteries of these occurrences: are they unrelated, or is this barrage somehow a portent of even worse things to come?

Release Date: 1966-01-02

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Episode Count: 2

Vote Count: 19

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