Hirohisa Soda (Writing)

Street Fighter IV: The Ties That Bind

After the fall of Shadaloo, things went quiet and everyone continued with their daily routine. However a new evil is lurking on the horizon and the fighters that battled against Shadaloo must take up arms once again. Meanwhile a mysterious detective, whose motives are unknown, is going to any extent to find the lonesome wanderer Ryu, who appears to play a big part in the scheme of this new evil.

Release Date: 2009-02-12

Department: Writing

Job: Author

Vote Count: 21

Chouriki Sentai Ohranger: Olé vs Kakuranger

The team-up between Choriki Sentai Ohranger and Ninja Sentai Kakuranger. Its footage was used for the Power Rangers Zeo episodes Rangers of Two Worlds I & II.

Release Date: 1996-03-08

Department: Writing

Job: Screenplay

Vote Count: 8

Gekisou Sentai Carranger

After the Bowzock, a ruthless — not to mention reckless — gang of interstellar biker thugs, destroy his home planet of Hazard, Dappu visits Earth where he discovers five humans with the ability to harness "Carmagic." With this power, these five heroes can defeat the Bowzock before the band of witless bikers is able to add Earth to its list of wrecked worlds.

Release Date: 1996-03-01

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Episode Count: 6

Vote Count: 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: 12

Vote Count: 12

Ninja Sentai Kakuranger

It's been a long time since the great war between the Three God Generals and the Youkais, an ancient race of monstrous spirits. Since then, imprisoned in a cave protected by the mystical Seal Door, their leader Daimaou and his Youkai army wait, planning for the day they can finally strike. That day has arrived and it is up to the Kakurangers, along with the Three God Generals, to defeat the Youkais, before Daimaou's villainy destroys Earth!

Release Date: 1994-02-17

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Episode Count: 12

Vote Count: 8

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: 2

Vote Count: 4

Tokusou Robo Janperson

Tokusou Robo Janperson was the 1993 installment in Toei Company Limited's Metal Hero Series. The series revolved around Janperson, a robotic detective who patrolled the streets of Tokyo and fought against three different underworld organizations who used super technology to subjugate the masses. Unlike most Metal Heroes, a monster-of-the-week was rarely shown and most of the villains are criminals akin to television police dramas. The name given to this series by Toei for international distribution is Jumperson.

Release Date: 1993-01-31

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Episode Count: 5

Vote Count: 41

Horror House Vol.1: Grudge Ghost Classroom

Film directed by Yorida Katsuya.

Release Date: 1992-06-21

Department: Writing

Job: Screenplay

Horror House Vol.2: Dream Malevolent Oni - Unending Nightmare

Film directed by Yorida Katsuya.

Release Date: 1992-06-21

Department: Writing

Job: Screenplay

Chikyuu Sentai Fiveman

Twenty years after their planet was attacked by the brutal Zone Empire, the five Hoshikawa children, who escaped and were raised on Earth, must prepare for a brand-new war. This time, though, they're ready ... having developed the powerful Fiveman technology that will help them defend Earth from the same empire that conquered their home world.

Release Date: 1990-03-02

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Episode Count: 33

Vote Count: 5

Kousoku Sentai Turboranger: The Movie

The Turboranger must prevent a Bouma from unsealing his father in order to utilize his hellfire to burn the Earth.

Release Date: 1989-03-18

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Vote Count: 1

Kousoku Sentai Turboranger

Five high school students transform into Turborangers to defend the Earth from the Boma Hundred Tribes, who awoke from a 20,000 year-long sleep. They engage in battle using weapons developed by Doctor Dazai.

Release Date: 1989-02-25

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Episode Count: 33

Vote Count: 4

Choujuu Sentai Liveman

Yusuke, Jo, Megumi, Kenji, Gou and Rui are students at Academia but the latter three decide to turn bad and join forces with the evil army Volt. When the defectors return, their three friends are forced to combat them as Choujuu Sentai Liveman. With the help of an android ally named Colon and a few others along the way, the Liveman must save the world and their friends.

Release Date: 1988-02-27

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Episode Count: 37

Vote Count: 166

Hikari Sentai Maskman: The Movie

Takeru fights to rescue a mermaid living in an underground pool being used by Igam to cause massive earthquakes to the surface.

Release Date: 1987-07-18

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Vote Count: 5

Choushinsei Flashman: Big Rally! Titan Boy!

Big Rally! Titan Boy! is the second movie of Choushinsei Flashman. It is a theatrical edit of episodes 15 to 18 (The Giant Robo is Worn Out, The Human Minimini Plan, The Mysterious Giant Reckless Car! and Big Turnaround! The Transforming Robo) with new and extended scenes.

Release Date: 1987-03-13

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Vote Count: 2

Hikari Sentai Maskman

Commander Sugata discovered the existence of the Royal Underground Empire Tube, a malignant force that desires to dominate the land, which is based underneath Japan. He recruits five young people, each one specializing in a style of martial arts, and teaches them in the ways of the mystical "Aura Power" energy. A year after he recruited and trained the Maskmen, Tube is ready to strike.

Release Date: 1987-02-28

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Episode Count: 35

Vote Count: 6

Choushinsei Flashman: The Movie

The Flashman find themselves protecting a puppy targeted by Mess due to it being the weakness of a chimera Beast Warrior.

Release Date: 1986-03-14

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Vote Count: 2

Choushinsei Flashman

In 1966, five infant children were kidnapped by an alien group known as the Alien Hunters for the Reconstructive Experiment Empire Mess, who wanted samples of humans from Earth to experiment on. The children were rescued by Mess' arch enemy, the Flash alien race, which took each one to a different planet of the Flash solar system for training. Each child was trained separately in a range of superpowers that will allow them to fight Mess, their bodies also adapted to the atmosphere of the Flash Solar System making them gain special abilities. When they finally return to Earth in 1986 to combat Mess, who is now trying to invade it, they use the opportunity to search for their birth parents.

Release Date: 1986-03-01

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Episode Count: 36

Vote Count: 102

Dengeki Sentai Changeman: Shuttle Base! The Critical Moment!

After a Space Beast throws them off Shuttle Base, the Changeman scramble to get their ship back as Sayaka tries to protect it from the inside.

Release Date: 1985-07-13

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Vote Count: 3

Dengeki Sentai Changeman: The Movie

The Changeman must work with an earthquake institute to prevent Earth from being destroyed in a sea of fire by the Gozma.

Release Date: 1985-03-15

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Vote Count: 3

Dengeki Sentai Changeman

After already conquering hundreds of planets, the Great Star League Gozma sets its sights onto Earth. To defend the lands in such a great crisis, the military begins a special branch known as the Earth Defense Force, comprised of elite members from all areas of the military. Under the supervision of Commander Ibuki, the numerous gathered soldiers of the Earth Defense Force begin a harsh training.

Release Date: 1985-02-02

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Episode Count: 39

Vote Count: 20

Choudenshi Bioman: The Movie

Bioman must rescue two boys who possess an ancient treasure map that leads to Biobase, making them targeted by Gear.

Release Date: 1984-07-14

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Vote Count: 3

Choudenshi Bioman

Five descendants of the people showered with Bio Particles by Bio Robots five centuries in the past have become Biomen. They transform with the Bio Brace and fight using their Super Electronic Brains on their masks. Their Bioswords are equipped with sword and gun modes.

Release Date: 1984-02-04

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Episode Count: 37

Vote Count: 6

Aesop's Fables

Aesop is a trouble-making young boy who finds himself in another world filled with creatures he never believed to exist, such as fairies and talking donkeys. He sets off to find a way back to the normal world. On his journey he befriends many classical creatures from well-known fables and encounters many trials, each teaching him a valuable lesson.

Release Date: 1983-03-13

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Vote Count: 6

Kagaku Sentai Dynaman: The Movie

The Dynaman must prevent a powerful new gun invented by a friend of Doctor Yumeno from falling into the hands of the Jashinka.

Release Date: 1983-03-12

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Vote Count: 2

Kagaku Sentai Dynaman

The Jashinka Empire rises from the depths of the Earth to conquer the world. To stop them, Dr. Kyutaro Yumeno assembles five inventors to his laboratory, Yumeno Invention Laboratory and gives them the power to become Dynamen. Each member has their own goal, but as the Kagaku Sentai Dynaman, they are united to stop the Jashinka Empire in their tracks.

Release Date: 1983-02-05

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Episode Count: 32

Vote Count: 7

Future Police Urashiman

Mirai Keisatsu Urashiman is a Japanese science fiction manga series written by Hirohisa Soda, illustrated by Noboru Akashi and published by Akita Shoten. It was adapted into a 1983 anime television series produced by Tatsunoko Productions and ran from January 9 to December 24, 1983 on Fuji TV. It was later released in Germany and Sweden as Rock'n Cop, in France as Super Durand, and in Italy as Ryo, un ragazzo contro un impero. Saban Entertainment planned to release the series in the United States as Rockin' Cops but did not do so. A film version was in the works, but was also abandoned.

Release Date: 1983-01-09

Department: Writing

Job: Series Composition

Episode Count: 50

Vote Count: 3

Isoppu Monogatari

Three animated episodes taken from some of the most famous fairy tales created by the Greek philosopher and writer Aesop, whose main protagonists are none other than animals. Each fable has at the end a wit or a moral, suitable to educate children to the values ​​of life, to behave in the right direction and to avoid danger and bad deeds. In fairy tales various metaphors and transformations are used to represent everyday life in ancient Greece.

Release Date: 1983-01-01

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Dai Sentai Goggle-V: The Movie

Goggle V must prevent Deathdark from using their new laser weapon to destroy Tokyo. This movie takes place some time between episodes 8 and 14 of the Goggle V TV series.

Release Date: 1982-03-13

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Vote Count: 3

Dai Sentai Goggle-V

Warriors were chosen to battle the Dark Science Empire Death Dark. They fight using Future Science and their weapons are inspired by gymnastics apparatus.

Release Date: 1982-02-06

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Episode Count: 29

Vote Count: 7

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: 12

Vote Count: 5

Lalabel

Lalabel, also known as Lalabel, The Magical Girl or Magical Girl Lalabel, is a magical girl anime by Toei Animation. A 15 minutes long "movie" special called Magical Girl Lalabel: the Sea Calls for a Summer Vacation was also created, it aired in Japan in July 1980.

Release Date: 1980-02-15

Department: Writing

Job: Scenario Writer

Episode Count: 49

Vote Count: 2

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: 12

Vote Count: 6

Flower Angel

The King of the Flower Planet is dying, but his heir can't take up the throne until the legendary Seven Color Flower, symbol of the King's power, is found. The Angels Cateau and Noveau are sent to Earth to find the Flower Girl, a young female who descends from both humans and Flower Angels (who once inhabited Earth, long ago) - and they find Lunlun in France. They convince her to go in a long journey to find the Flower - she'll know the good and bad sides of humans and Flower Angels (incarnated in the ambitious Togenishia and her sidekick Boris), and will fall in love with Serge Flora, a man who holds a great secret.

Release Date: 1979-02-09

Department: Writing

Job: Scenario Writer

Episode Count: 50

Vote Count: 84

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: 6

Vote Count: 5

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: 1

Vote Count: 5

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: 17

Vote Count: 9

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: 2

Vote Count: 3

Science Ninja Team Gatchaman

Science Ninja Team Gatchaman is a five-member superhero team that is composed of the main characters in several anime created by Tatsuo Yoshida and originally produced in Japan by Tatsunoko Productions and later adapted into several English-language versions. It is also known by the abbreviated name Gatchaman. The original series, produced in 1972, was eponymously named Kagaku Ninja Tai Gatchaman and is most well known to the English-speaking world as the adaptation titled Battle of the Planets. The series received additional English adaptations with G-Force: Guardians of Space and ADV Films' uncut 2005 release. Tatsunoko also uses the official translation Science Commando Gatchaman, as shown in numerous related products and media. Because the English-language versions are notoriously inconsistent not only with one another but also with the original Japanese series, viewers most familiar with the English versions often experience some confusion upon re-examining the series after a long hiatus. The original 1972 Kagaku Ninja Tai Gatchaman series was followed by an animated film, two sequel series, Gatchaman II, and Gatchaman Fighter. In the 90's, episodes from both series were dubbed into English by Saban as Eagle Riders. In 1994, the original series was remade as a condensed OVA series.

Release Date: 1972-10-01

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Episode Count: 205

Vote Count: 80

Decision

Release Date: 1971-04-03

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Episode Count: 25

Vote Count: 1