Hiroshi Tsuburaya
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Biography: Hiroshi Tsuburaya (円谷 浩, Tsuburaya Hiroshi, March 8, 1964 – July 24, 2001) was a Japanese actor. The grandchild of Eiji Tsuburaya, who was also the first creator of the Ultraman Series, and the third son of Hajime Tsuburaya who became the second creator of the Ultraman Series after Eiji Tsuburaya's death on January 25, 1970. He was born in Setagaya, Tokyo. He became known to tokusatsu series audiences for playing the leading role in Uchuu Keiji Shaider (Space Sheriff Shaider) as Dai Sawamura/Shaider.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan
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Birthday: March 08, 1964
Age: 61 years old
Gender: Male
Deathday: July 24, 2001
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The Men Who Made Ultraman
Overview: A biographical dramatization about the production of the original Ultraman, the beloved classic special effects fantasy series from Eiji Tsuburaya.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1989-03-21
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Assassin's Target: Iemitsu
Overview: A vicious plot that would change the course of Japanese history is set in motion when assassins conspire to kill Iemitsu, the third shogun of the Tokugawa dynasty. Things heats up as Iemitsu plans a journey across Japan where assassins lie in wait. Working with elder statesman Okubo Hikozaemon is Musashi Miyamoto who wants to unravel the mystery of who is behind this plot and things heat up further when some of them are the greatest swordsmen in the land!
Genres: Action Drama History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1995-07-11
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The Unruly Ronin's Journey II
Overview: Formerly a covert spy under the shogunate, ronin Azami Onijuro and his carefree companion, ronin, journeyed along the Kiso Highway. As they approached the Echizen Domain, they encountered a woman named Osode. Recognizing Onijuro's formidable skills, she asked for his help as she was on her way to Owari. Osode, the daughter of the second-ranking retainer of the Katsuyama Domain, carried a blood-sealed letter that served as evidence of a conspiracy involving the assassination of the domain lord by the Deputy Chief and the lord's younger brother. Onijuro's group becomes a target and is chased after by the chief retainer's top enforcer.
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1992-03-30
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Skyscraper Hunting
Overview: The ASH (Abnormal Species Humanoid) first appeared in the beginning of the 1980s. They looked like humans, but they weren't. The ASH can be identified by a pulsating appendage on their back; it resembles an embossed root clutching the spine. These humanoid creatures have the power to destroy telepathically via a deadly impulse which hemorrhages brain cells. Their goal is to populate the planet via random sexual contact and then take control. There are special police units who fight the ASH. This top secret organization is called The Society For Environment Protection and its agents are called psychosists
Genres: Science Fiction Horror Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1991-04-20
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Space Sheriff Shaider: The Movie
Overview: 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.
Genres: Action Adventure Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1984-07-14
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Space Sheriff Shaider: Pursuit! The Strange Kidnappers!
Overview: 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.
Genres: Action Adventure Crime Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1984-12-22
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Ultra Q The Movie: Legend of the Stars
Overview: A series of serial murders occurred in a historic ruins where a TV crew is shooting a documentary.
Genres: Adventure Horror Thriller Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1990-04-14
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Ultraman Tiga & Ultraman Dyna: Warriors of the Star of Light
Overview: The members of the Super GUTS force, one of whom is secretly Ultraman Dyna, are in the middle of a losing battle against an enormous monster on the surface of the moon, when suddenly a spaceship appears and saves them by zapping the beast. The crew of the ship claim to members of the world peace force that originally created the Super GUTS force, and they invite the GUTS members to enter their brainwave patterns into the ship's battle computer so it can be a more effective fighting system. It sounds like a good idea, but could they have some other plan up their sleeves?
Genres: Action Adventure Family Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1998-03-14
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Fallen Angels
Overview: Midori is a university student that finds part-time work at a hostess club, near the end of Japan's "Bubble Economy," in the late 80s. She agrees to become the mistress of one of the wealthy young patrons for two million yen a month, but then the bubble bursts...
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1998-03-14
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