Japanese Name

Denjin Zaborga

English Name

Electric Humanoid (Electroid) Zaborger

Air Dates and Times

6/29/1975
(1-26): 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM; Saturdays
(27-39): 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM; Fridays
(40-52): 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM; Sundays

Broadcast by

Fuji TV

Supervisor (s)

Bessou Koji (Fuji TV), Washizu Tomio

Producer (s)

Matsubara Hisaharu, Ishiguro Koichi, Shinohara Shigeru

Based on an Original Story by

Koike Kazuo

Planning

Studio Ship

Cinematography

Hayakawa Katsuharu

Lighting

Konaka Kenjiro

Kikuchi Shunsuke

Kikuchi Shunsuke

Backgrounds

Honda Mamoru

Scripts

Oide Ryosuke

Grips

Nakajima Tetsuo

Effects

Alpha Studios

Stunts

Kikuchi Eiichi

Director (s)

Okunaka Atsuo, Yamada Ken, Suzuki Toshisugu, Nakanishi Genshiro, Yuasa Noriaki, Okaya Yuichi, Muraishi Hiromi

Screenwriter (s):

Uehara Shonzou, Takahashi Nizou, Matsushima Toshiaki, Koji Susumu, Yamazaki Haruya, Shinoda Tomio, Ando Toyohiro, Arai Akira, Fujikawa Keisuke, Iwai Masaharu, Takahashi Kanji, Morita Taro, Suzuki Jiro

Produced by

Fuji TV, P-Productions

Theme Song

“Tatakae! Denjin Zaborga” (Fight! Electroid Zaborger)
Composer: Kikuchi Shunsuke
Lyrics: Eihara Shouzou
Performed by: Shimon Masatou

Cast

Yamaguchi Akira (Daimon Yutaka)
Nagami Jun (Nitta Daigoro)
Hoshino Midori (Nitta Miyo)
Kamiya Masahiro (Nitta Hiroshi)
Kikuchi Eiichi (Detective Nakano)
Okabe Ken (Dr. Akunomiya)
Fujiyama Ritsuko (Ms. Borg)
Kazato Ken (Akizuki Gen)
Yoshida Taeko (Lady Borg)
Tanaka Riki (Dr. Takeda)
Sakada Tatsuya (Matsue Ken)
Motoki Michiko (Aoki Yuki)
Toya Takanobu (Akuma Hat)
Tsutsumi Mitsuko (Princess Mezza)
Tajiri Yoichiro (Denjin Zaborga – Suit Actor)

Number of Episodes

52

Summoned back to Japan after the death of his father Prof. Daimon, Himitsu Keiji (Secret Policeman) Daimon Yutaka discovers that his father’s former friend Dr. Akunomiya is behind the death and has stolen the secrets of his father’s creation “Daimonium”. Using this special metal Dr. Akunomiya has formed a secret society called “Sigma Dan” (Sigma Gang) and has plans on conquering the world.

Daimon is given a key and directions to find his father’s greatest creation Denjin Zaborga. Once activated Daimon and his father’s robot Denjin Zaborga join forces to stop the Mecha Animals and Mecha Borg armies of the Sigma Dan.

After many battles, the Sigma Dan is weakened and vulnerable. Taking advantage of this weakness, a new threat in the form of the “Kyoryu Gundan” emerges and destroys the remaining forces of the Sigma Dan. The Kyoryu Gundan’s god-like leader, Majin Satsu Kubi also wants the secrets of Prof. Daimon’s “Daimonium” and has sent his forces to steal it.

Teaming up with another Himitsu Keiji agent, Matsue Ken, Daimon and Denjin Zaborga do battle with the new threat. Denjin Zaborga is upgraded to a more powerful form “Strong Zaborga”.

During the final battle with the monstrous Majin Satsu Kubi, Strong Zaborga ignores Daimon’s pleas to stop and initiates his self-destruct mechanisms to blow him and Majin Satsu Kubi up. This self sacrificing act succeeds in destroying Majin Satsu Kubi and the remaining forces of the Kyoryu Gundan.

#1 - “Tatakae Denjin Zaborga” (Fight! Electroid Zaborger) – Arizaira
#2 - “Kore Ga Himitsu Satsujin Kodo Kikan Sigma Da” (The Murderous Crime Syndicate Sigma) – Kamagira, Eleciandesu
#3 - “Dai Abare! Suibaku GoriGong” (Rampage! Living Hydrogen Bomb GoriGong) – GoriGong
#4 – “Sigma Satsujin Kichi E Naguri Kome” (Destroy Sigma’s Death Camp) – Satan Borg; Apache Drill
#5 – “Omega Jigoku Keikaku Kaishi” (Begin The Hellish Omega Project) - Bolgen
#6 – “Tetko Biru Ga Kieta” (The Steel Framed Building Disappeared) – Tetkama
#7 – “Kiki Ippatsu! Moeru Himitsu Keiji” (Dangerous! Rage of the Secret <Agent> Detective) – Ringui
#8 – “Hyoteki Wa Anno Dia” (The Target Is That Diamond) – Gogus; Doruman 9; Kaizoku Jack
#9 – “Nazou No Otoko – Doruman 9” (The Mysterious Doruman 9) – Aiban; Doruman 9
#10 – “Sigma Gun – Kyofu No Jigoku Keikaku” (The Sigma Army’s Deadly Armageddon Project) – Computer Animal,             Brothers One & Two
#11 – “Jumbo Mecha Tokyo Hakai Sakusen” (Jumbo Mecha’s Tokyo Destruction Plan) – Jumbo Mecha; Computer Animal
#12 – “Kyoi No Ningen Chokyori Bou” (The Amazing Long Range Human <Killing> Gun) – Iron Claw
#13 – “Himitsu Keiji Shi No Ikkiuchi” (The Secret <Agent> Detective’s Death At Personal Combat) – Wolf Joe; Big G
#14 – “Fujimi No Koroshi Ya Giru Kung Fu” (The Invincible Assassin Giru Kung Fu) – Sousa Robot M1 (Investigator Robot M1); Giru Kung Fu; Cobra Chan; Sasori Jaguar
#15 – “Shi Tou! Nazou No Sigma Dai Ma Jyo” (Deadly! Sigma’s Sinister Compound) – Gadou K; Sasori Jaguar; Cobra Chan
#16 – “Kyofu Mega Borg Tanjou” (Introducing The Deadly Mega Borg) - Majinsanga
#17 – “Katsujin Kick! Mecha Bomb Team” (Killer Kick! The Mecha Bomb Team) -Ruggers One, Two & Three
#18 – “ Hissatsu Arm Gun – Green Beret” (The Quick Strike Arm of Green Beret) – Green Beret
#19 – “ Kilimanjaro No Akai Hyo” (The Red Panther of Kilimanjaro) – Banner Eight
#20 – “Shi O Yobu Gattai Robot – Gorgon” (The Death Dealing Combining Robot Gorgon) – Gorgon (Androids Red, Blue &             Yellow)
#21 – “Shokei Robot Dai Sakusen” (The Assassination Robot Grand Scheme) – Computer Animal Jr.
#22 – “Nazou No Machine Hawk Akizuki Gen Toujou” (Enter The Mysterious Machine Hawk – Akizuki Gen)
#23 – “Hakai! Ma No Sigma Mecha – Death Ganda” (Destruction! The Evil Sigma Mecha – Death Ganda) – Death Ganda
#24 – “Fight! Zaborga Taose!” (Fight! Destroy Zaborger) – Death Ganda
#25 – “Kaiki – Ninja Robot – Jiyanin” (The Bizarre Ninja Robot Jiyanin) - Jiyanin
#26 – “Godatsu! Kyoken Robot Blue Ganda” (Savage! The Mad Dog Robot Blue Ganda) – Blue Ganda
#27 – “Gekitotsu! Zaborga Tai Blue Ganda” (Clash! Zaborger vs. Blue Ganda) – Blue Ganda
#28 – “Ugoku Bakudan! Hell Ganda” (The Mobile Bomb! Hell Ganda) – Hell Ganda, Doriloda
#29 – “Bakushi! Shi No Hell Ganda” (Deadly Explosion! Hell Ganda’s Death) – Hell Ganda
#30 – “Hi Ryu San Dan Keri Tai Satan Punch” (The Hi Ryu Summersault Kick vs. The Satan Punch) – Bankyu
#31 – “Sora Tobu Tekken! Ai Robata!” (Ai Robata’s Sky Iron Fist Technique!) – Ai Robata
#32 – “Osorubeki Hammer Nage Kaizer” (The Deadly Hammer Throwing Kaizer) – Kaizer
#33 – “Shugeki! Ugoku Tetoraboto” (Massive Attack! Tetoraboto On The Move) – Gogosu
#34 – “Gold Jaguar! Kubi O Sagase!” (Gold Jaguar! Bring Me His Neck!) – Gold Jaguar
#35 – “Bakudan Flower O Kyodai Kesseyo” (Eliminate The Gigantic Exploding Flower) – King Ganma
#36 – “Sora Tobu Kyohou Doru Cannon” (The Flying Gun – Doru Cannon) – Doru Cannon
#37 – “Himitsu Shirei! Jyamamono Wa Kesse!” (Secret Orders! Kill All Opposition) - Moget
#38 – “Ketsen! Zaborga Tai Akunomiya Hakase” (Final Battle! Zaborger vs. Dr. Akunomiya) – Black Hitter; Jagaru
#39 – “Dai Metsubo! Akunomiya Hakase No Shi” (Last Stand! The Death of Dr. Akunomiya) – Jagaru
#40 – “Yomigaeta Majin Satsu Kubi” (The Return of Evil God Three Head) – Garaki
#41 – “Dekita! Strong Zaborga” (Completed! Strong Zaborger)
#42 – “Majin Satsu Kubi Sono Nazo O Abake” (The Mystery Behind Evil God Three Head) – Nogira
#43 – “Osorubeki Kyoryu Gundan No Yabo” (Terror of the Dinosaur Army) – Gamaoil
#44 – “Ayaushi! Zaborga Kichi (Emergency! Zaborger Base) - Teremonida
#45 – “Ghost Town No Kettou” (Showdown In The Ghost Town) – Gatorin; Killer Mecha
#46 – “Machine Bach O Korimodose” (Take Back The Machine Bach) – Stanba
#47 – “Zaborga Kichi Bakuha Sakusen!” (The Zaborger Base Destruction Scheme!) – Kigira; Dokuro Shosa (Major Skull)
#48 – “Doku Gas Sakusen O Butobase!” (Foil The Poison Gas Plan!) – Nigojin
#49 – “Isoge Daimon! Zaborga Kichi O Sukue!” (Hurry Daimon! Save Zaborger Base!) – Janga
#50 – “Dai Bakuhatsu! Zaborga Kichi” (Explosion At Zaborger Base) – Sukurasa
#51 – “Strong Zaborga Sado Teishi” (Strong Zaborger Has Stopped Moving) – Girari
#52 – “Strong Zaborga Yo Itsumade” (Be Forever Strong Zaborger) – Dogera

Daimon Yutaka
Daimon Yutaka (23) is a member of the “Himitsu Keiji” (Secret Police) who are an International Group of special police operatives that protect Japan and the World. Daimon received his training on the island of Culta in the Mediterranean Sea.

Daimon was summoned back to Japan to investigate the death of his father at the hands of Dr. Akunomiya and the Sigma Dan.

When Daimon was five years old his father, Prof. Daimon placed an electrical device in his heart. This device feeds upon Daimon’s emotions, especially his anger which actives the device. This “Ikkari No Denjyu” (Electric Anger) together with a special key activates Prof. Daimon’s most supreme invention, Denjin Zaborga – the Electroid Zaborger. Together with Dejin Zaborga, Daimon lashes back at Dr. Akunomiya and his Mecha Animal/MegaBorg forces.

Having received intense training all his life, Daimon is a master in several forms of Martial Arts including Karate, Judo and Shorinji Kempo. He has combined elements of these disciplines to form his own unique form of combat. His special attacks include the “Hi Ryu San Dan Keri” (The Sun Dragon Summersault Kick) and the “Hissatsu Jyumon Tsuki” (Deadly Cross Hit).

Denjin Zaborga is powered by electrical energy transmitted via a device located in Daimon Yutaka’s heart. This “Ikkari No Denjyu” transmits Daimon’s rage into Denjin Zaborga. The angrier Daimon gets, the stronger Denjin Zaborga becomes (similar in concept to the comic character, the Hulk).

Daimon carries a special transmission microphone, which he uses to relay commands to Denjin Zaborga. Only Daimon’s voice patterns are recognized by Denjin Zaborga (similar to “Giant Robo”). Daimon Yutaka usually calls out “Denjin Zaborga – Go!” to first activate the robot.

Denjin Zaborga has numerous weapons built into its body:

“Chain Punch”- Denjin Zaborga is able to project his fist out with great speed and power. His fist projectile is able to hit with an impact equaling several pounds of explosives. The chain that connects his fist to the rest of the main body can also be used to ensnare and bind enemy robots.

“Boomerang Cutters” – Denjin Zaborga is able to launch out his head cutters. These cutters can slash and cut several inches of steel.

“Shokushu Hakai Jyu” (High Speed Impact Gun) – Denjin Zaborga’s most powerful weapon. Telescoping out from his mouth piece, this gun is able to utterly obliterate any object in its path of sight.

“Heli-Cat” – Denjin Zaborga’s “eye in the sky”. Emerging from Denjin Zaborga’s head, this tiny helicopter can transmit images back to Daimon via a mini camera link.

“Mouse Car” – Denjin Zaborga’s mini spy vehicle. Emerging from Denjin Zaborga’s feet, this spy car can bore through the earth and transmit surveillance data back to Daimon. The car is small enough to enter high security rooms and other small, inaccessible areas.

“Sea-Shark” – Denjin Zaborga’s underwater spy vehicle. Able to perform deep sea reconnaissance missions.

Denjin Zaborga has the unique ability to “transform” into a motorcycle mode called “Machine Zaborga”. In this mode Daimon is able to ride around at super speed. Denjin Zaborga is able to retract and extend his arms in this mode.

The link and relationship between Daimon and Denjin Zaborga is so strong that Daimon considers Denjin Zaborga his “brother”. Denjin Zaborga has also been known to “self-activate” himself when Daimon is in extreme jeopardy and peril.

Once Daimon gives Denjin Zaborga a command, Denjin Zaborga will follow through with it till completion. Denjin Zaborga is relentless when battling enemy robots.

Denjin Zaborga has incredible superhuman strength and can withstand most conventional small and heavy arms weaponry.

When battling the Kyoryu Gundan, Denjin Zaborga was “upgraded” to “Strong Zaborga”, an even more powerful robot form.

When Daimon’s “Machine Zaborga” unit combines with Matsue Ken’s “Machine Bauha”, they form the combined unit “Strong Zaborga”.

In this form Denjin Zaborga is nearly twice as strong and has even greater weaponry installed:

“Rocket Chain Punch” – Denjin Zaborga’s “Chain Punch” is upgraded so that now his fist can be launched out like a rocket. His fist can now puncture and penetrate several inches of metal. The impact from his Rocket Punch can pulverize most conventional material.

“Jet Boomerang” – Denjin Zaborga’s “Boomerang Cutter” is upgraded so that now its range is longer. He can now slash through most man-made materials with great ease.

“Strong Bazooka Fire” – Strong Zaborga’s most powerful weapon. These cannons can totally annihilate anything in its path.

Denjin Zaborga normally “rests” at a secret base called “Zaborga Kichi” (Zaborger Base) a large domed building that resembles Zaborga’s face.

Sigma Dan is led by the sinister Dr. Akunomiya. Dr. Akunomiya was at one time a close friend and associate to Prof. Daimon However, in time he grew jealous of his friend’s accomplishments and plotted to steal the secrets of his inventions, especially the miraculous metal “Daimonium”. He killed Prof. Daimon but not before he was able to hide his ultimate invention, Denjin Zaborga. Dr. Akunomiya is horribly disfigured and has parts of his body replaced with bionic parts. His wheelchair is armed with an assortment of weaponry including various guns and projectile launching cannons. Dr. Akunomiya is a genius in robotics and has created many formidable robots and cyborgs, which he sent after Daimon and Denjin Zaborga. He has a devious mind and has planned many grand schemes against the world at large. He was ultimately killed by Denjin Zaborga.

Dr. Akunomiya’s chief aid is the beautiful Ms. Borg. She is an android whose entire shapely body is covered with metal except for her face. When dealing with enemies and dangerous situations, Ms. Borg is able to convert her body into a much more hulking robotic form (many have likened this form to a male robot persona). In this form she has superhuman strength, the ability to project fire, poison gas and electric bolts. She also has the ability to fly via rockets in her boots. Ms. Borg is extremely intelligent and is herself an accomplished scientist. She has been able to assume more human forms in many of her missions. Much to her dismay, Dr. Akunomiya eventually executed her via remote control bomb for her continual defeats at the hands of Daimon and Denjin Zaborga.

Ms. Borg was replaced with another female cyborg, Lady Borg. Unlike Ms. Borg, Lady Borg did not seem to possess any special weaponry and/or abilities (although she may have had some super speed capabilities). She mostly served as Dr. Akunomiya’s secretary and personal aid. She later died at the hands of the Kyoryu Teikoku Army.

The Sigma Dan is primarily comprised of altered humans, cyborgs and robots (called Metal Animals and MechaBorgs). The Sigma Dan is run much like a gang of thugs and its operations are similar to the Yakuza and Mafia. There are several Sigma Dan Cells around the world and each Cell is headed by a Sigma Dan Boss. A few of the known bosses include:

Elecianders – Boss of the Sigma Dan Cell in South America. His right hand was replaced with a Electri-Magnet device which can fire “Electric Showers”.

Fraken G – Boss of the Sigma Dan Cell in England. No special abilities.

King Africa – Boss of the Sigma Dan Cell in Africa. Has “ping pongs” for eyes. No special abilities.

Yoroi Baron – Boss of the Sigma Dan Cell in continental Europe. No special abilities.

Hurricane Tairiku (Continent) – Mistress of the Sigma Dan Cell in Asia. No special abilities.

Apache Drill – Boss of the Sigma Dan Cell in America. Left hand has been replaced with a “drill bit”.

Kaizoku Jack (Pirate Jack) – Boss of the Sigma Dan Cell in Pacific. Master with knives.

Sigma’s elite soldiers have been significantly altered giving them a wide range of special abilities, cyborg enhancements and other exotic and deadly weaponry. Sigma’s elite soldiers also are trained in several unconventional fighting techniques.

Some of the more sinister human/cyborg Sigma Agents include:

Brothers One & Two – Murderous motorcycle riding brothers. Brother One is a master with knives and sais while Brother Two is a master with the Tongfa. When they join hands (left and right) they can form a machine rifle.

Doleman Nine – Hulking Sigma Dan agent with super strength. Possesses incredible strength.

Iron Claw – Travels around inside a human-sized cannon ball propelled from a giant cannon. Weapons include iron claws.

Wolf Joe – Sigma Dan’s number one fighter. He is a master in several forms of martial arts disciplines.

Giant Giru Kung Gun – His cybernetic enhancements have given him super strength. Utilizes a great many Pro-Wrestling moves in his attacks. His eyes are however his weak points.

Cobra Chan – An exceptional fighter whose main weapon is his sickle and chain.

Androids Red, Blue and Yellow – A trio of androids who can combine into a more formidable form – Gogon.

Akizuki Gen – Daimon Yutaka’s main rival whose martial arts skills are the near match of Daimon. Rides a super motorcycle he calls Machine Hawk. Was tricked into wearing a “Iron Ring” headband which forces him to comply with the demands of Dr. Akunomiya and Ms. Borg (similar to the golden headband worn by Son Goku in “Monkey”). Has a little sister who he is extremely protective of. While he is Daimon’s sworn enemy, he slowly grew to respect and admire Daimon’s courage and determination. Ultimately betrayed the Sigma Dan and joined Daimon in attacking one of Dr. Akunomiya’s secret bases. Admitted defeat at the hands of Daimon in their last battle and disappeared with his sister in tow. Among his special attacks include the “Thunder Punch” and “Hurricane Punch”.

The bulk of Sigma’s foot soldiers are comprised of normal humans who hide their identities behind huge Biker Goggles and Black Helmets. They carry telescoping batons, which they can use as hand-held weaponry. They also carry an assortment of handguns and other military issue small arms.

The Sigma Dan operated out of Dr. Akunomiya’s secret European-style, castle called “Sigma Dai Ma Shirou” (Sigma Castle) which was located off the coast of Japan. It was continually shrouded in mist and fog.

The Sigma Organization was destroyed by a rival group calling itself the Kyoryu Gundan (Dinosaur Army) which also sought to rule the world and saw the Sigma Group as an unwanted rival.

Conceived by P-Productions to capitalize on the “Super Robot” Anime boom of the early ‘70s.

Shares many similarities with two other Tokusatsu “robot” shows – “Giant Robo” (AKA Johnny Sakko and His Flying Robot; NET, 1967) and “Super Robot Red Baron” (NTV, 1973).

Writer Koike Kazuo is probably one of the most prolific manga writers today. Having studied under the guidance of famous manga writer Saito Takao (Golgo 13), Koike soon began to develop his own style and became a freelance writer. Among Koike’s long list of writing credits include: “Kozure Okami” (Lone Wolf and Cub), “Kizoibito” (The Wounded), “Brothers”, “Offered”, “Crying Freeman”, “Mad Bull 34”, “Auction House”, “Jitken Ningyo Oscar” (AKA Dummy Oscar), “Yokohama Homeros” and “Musashi” among others. He is a frequent collaborator with manga artist Ikegami Ryoiichi.

Director Okunaka Atsuo has also directed episodes of “Robot Keiji” (1973), “Akumaizer 3” (1975), “JAKQ Dengeki Tai” (1977) and “Ganbare! Robocon” (1975).

Director Yuasa Noriaki has directed most of the old Daiei Gamera movies including “Dai Kaiju Gamera” (AKA Gamera – The Invincible; 1965), “Dai Kaiju Kuchusen – Gamera Tai Gyaos” (AKA Return of the Giant Monsters; 1967), “Gamera Tai Uchu Kaijyu Bairasu” (AKA Destroy All Planets, 1968), “Gamera Tai Dai Kaijyu Giron” (AKA Attack of the Monsters; 1969), “Gamera Tai Dai Majyu Jaiga” (AKA War of the Monsters; 1970), “Gamera Tai Shinkai Kaijyu Jigura” (AKA Gamera vs. Zigra; 1971) and “Uchu Kaijyu Gamera” (Super Monster Gamera; 1980). After “Denjin Zaborga”, Yuasa went on to direct episodes of the Tsuburaya Ultraman series “Ultraman 80” (1980) and the OVA series “Cosplay Senshi Cutey Knight” (1995).

Uehara Shonzo has written for a number of Tokusatsu Shows including: “Himitsu Sentai Go-Ranger” (1975), “Inazuman Flash” (1974), “Ultraman” (1967), “Kaitekita Ultraman” (1971), “JAKQ Dengeki Tai” (1977), “Dai Tetsujin 17” (1977), “Taiyo Sentai Sun Vulcan” (1981), “Denshi Sentai Denjiman” (1980), “Uchu Keiji Shader” (1984), “Kamen Rider Black” (1988) and “Kamen Rider J” (1994). He has also written scripts for such Anime projects as “Uchu Kaizoku Captain Harlock” (1977) and “UFO Robo Grandizer” (1975).

Takahashi Nizou wrote most of the screenplays for the Gamera movies including: “Dai Kaiju Gamera” (AKA Gamera – The Invincible; 1965), “Dai Kaiju Kuchusen – Gamera Tai Gyaos” (AKA Return of the Giant Monsters; 1967), “Gamera Tai Uchu Kaijyu Bairasu” (AKA Destroy All Planets, 1968), “Gamera Tai Dai Kaijyu Giron” (AKA Attack of the Monsters; 1969), “Gamera Tai Dai Majyu Jaiga” (AKA War of the Monsters; 1970), “Gamera Tai Shinkai Kaijyu Jigura” (AKA Gamera vs. Zigra; 1971).

Screenwriter Yamazaki Haruya has written scripts for the Anime series “Kinniku Man” (1984) and its subsequent movies.

Screenwriter Koji Susumu has also written scripts for such Anime series as “Mazinger Z” (1973), and “Cutey Honey” (1974). He was a writer for such the Tokusatsu series as “Spider-Man” (1978), “Captain Ultra” (1967), and “Cho Jinki Metalder” (1987).

Charismatic actor Yamaguchi Akira (Real Name: Yamaguchi Takahisa) will always be known for his role as Yuki Joji AKA Rider Man in “Kamen Rider V3” (1973). Yamaguchi was born in 1/25/1947 in Nagoya City; Aiichi Prefecture but later moved to Kanagawa Prefecture near Tokyo where he was raised. He is a graduate of the Tokyo Jitsugo Kotogakko (Tokyo Business Trade High School). He as a 1st Dan Black Belt in Karate. He was part of the Acting Troupe known as NLT before acting in Television. His first big role was as part of the “Ninja Butai Gekkou” (Ninja Moon Battalion; CX, 1964) playing the character of Natsuki. He later had small roles in “Ultra Seven” (TBS, 1967) and “Jinzou Ningen Kikaida” (NET, 1972) before “Kamen Rider V3”. He died of Liver Cancer at the age of 39 on 4/6/1986. He is survived by Actress Wife Yamaguchi Chie and Actress Daughter Yamaguchi Takako.

While some may recognize tall, lanky Kikuchi Eiichi as Prof. Iguana in “Dai Sentai Goggle Five” (TV Asahi/Toei, 1982), his lasting claim to fame stands as the man behind the suit of Ultraman Jack in the “Kaette Kita Ultraman” series (Tsuburaya, 1971). He was also the suit actor for the series “Majin Vander” (Giant Vander – Nissan Pro, 1969).

Kikuchi has since guest starred in many other shows (outside of costume) such as “Kage No Gundan”, “Starwolf” and “G-Men ‘75”.

Okabe Ken was seen recently as Yoshioka Tetsuji, Terrestrial Peaceable Consortium Chief in the Ultraman series “Ultraman Tiga” (TBS, 1996). Okabe has also made appearances in a number of other Tokusatsu shows such as “Mirror Man” (CX, 1972), “Fire Man” (NTV, 1973) and “Denko Kyojin Gridman” (TBS, 1993).

Fujiyama Ritsuko (Real Name: Ota Kayo) also portrayed the bike-riding “Shine Shine Gun” operative Olga in “Rainbow Man” (NET, 1972). She also played the villainess Kurone in the TV series “Uchu Kara No Message – Ginga Taisen” (ANB/Toei, 1972). She has made appearances in other Tokusatsu shows including “Kamen Rider” (MBX, 1972), “Jinzou Ningen Kikaida” (NET, 1972), “JAKQ Dengeki Tai” (ANB, 1977) and “Kamen Rider – Shin AKA Sky Rider” (MBS, 1980). She also starred in several movies including “Onna Bancho – Taiman Shobu” (Female Boss – Drug Wars; Toei, 1974), “Onna Bancho – Tamatsuki Asobi” (Female Boss – Billiard Play; Toei, 1974) and “Furyo Bancho – Hone Made Shabure” (Juvenile Boss – Grind To The Bone; Toei, 1972). Among her hobbies are horseback riding, motorcycles, Japanese Traditional Dance and Sword Fighting.

Toya Takanobu like his “senpai” Kikuchi Eiichi is also a Suit Actor turned Actor. As a Suit Actor, he has appeared in episodes of “Kaete Kita Ultraman” (TBS, 1972), “Ultraman Taro” (TBS, 1973) and “Fireman” (NTV, 1973). He also starred in “Godzilla vs. Mecha Godzilla” (Toho, 1973) out of costume. He is a part of the JFA (Japan Fight Actors) stunt group.

Tsutsumi Mitsuko (AKA Hoshi Mitsuko) is best known as TAC (Terrible <Monster> Attacking Crew) Officer Minami Yuko who along with Hokuto Seiji (Takamine Keishi) became Ultraman Ace from “Ultraman A” (TBS, 1972).