Denjin Zaborger
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, translated as Electroid Zaborger 7, was a Japan
ese tokusatsu
television series that aired in 1974, produced by P Productions
, it was their last Tokusatsu series of the 1970s.
Denjin Zaborger stars Akira Yamaguchi (Joji Yuki/Riderman in Kamen Rider V3) as secret agent Yutaka Daimon. The robot Denjin Zaborger has no personality at all, its Akira Yamaguchi as the wild warrior Yutaka Daimon who gives the series its heart.
Dr. Akunomiya's top aide in Sigma is a woman known as Miss Borg. She's a cyborg with (in the early episodes anyway) the ability to transform into a masculine appearing robot warrior. Ruling Sigma with Dr. Akunomiya and Miss Borg are the seven Sigma Executives, leaders of Sigma's various world wide operations. These nasty cyborgs eventually fall to Yutaka Daimon and Denjin Zaborger. Serving as Sigma's field agents are Sigma Mecha Animals, Sigma Cyborgs, Sigma Group Hitmen (human assassins), Sigma Mecha Borg, Sigma Borg and Sigma Soldiers. Dr. Akunomiya is a cruel and demanding master. He even turns against his most loyal servant Miss Borg, replacing her with a new female aide Lady Borg. By then Sigma is on its last legs so Lady Borg doesn't last long.
After his cyborgs and robots (even Miss Borg) have failed to eliminate Yutaka Daimon, Dr. Akunomiya assigns the task of getting rid of his greatest enemy to a young assassin, the motorcycle riding Gen Akitzuki. Gen Akitzuki's bird shapped motorcycle is called Machine Hawk. Gen Akitzuki's "Thunder Punch" and "Hurricane Punch" martial arts techniques proved to be a match for Yutaka Daimon's "Flying Dragon Tri-Stage Kick" and gave the hero some tough moments.
After finally defeating Gen Akitzuki, in episode 38, Yutaka Daimon and Denjin Zaborger take out the last Sigma robot, in episode 39, and Yutaka Daimon at last comes face to face with his father's killer, Dr. Akunomiya. However, Yutaka is not the only one interested in the demise of Sigma. Another evil group hiding in the shadows hopes for the elimination of a rival. And so Yutaka Daimon and Zaborger's battle to restore peace in Japan has really just began.
In episode 40, Yutaka Daimon finds himself up against an even more dangerous group the Dinosaur Army (Kyouryuu Gundan). To combat this group Yutaka Daimon is joined by a second, younger (and less skilled) Secret Police agent Ken Matsue who rides a bazooka-armed motorcycle called Machine Baja. Starting with episode 41 Machine Zaborger and Machine Baja merge together to form Strong Zaborger, a more powerful version of Denjin Zaborger.
The second half of the series (episodes 40-52) was given the subtitle of Denjin Zabôgâ tai Kyouryuu Gundan which translates to Electroid Zaborger vs. the Dinosaur Army.
The Dinosaur Army is led by an ancient monster, Triple Neck Demon (Majin Mitsu Kubi). It's a three-headed dinosaur or dragon. One head of this ancient beast spits fire, one poison gas and one a bolt of energy. Triple Neck Demon's chief aides are the human worshipers Devil Hat (Akuma Hatto) and Queen Meza (JyouOu Meza). Devil Hat makes the dinosaur shaped robots for the Dinosaur Army and uses his hat like a weapon (he throws it). Queen Meza is an expert at disguises and serves as a spy. Under these three are the Dinosaur Army Mecha (Devil Hat's robots), Dinosaur Army Hitmen (human assassins) and the repitle headed Dragon Face Soldiers.
Ending Theme
Japan
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ese tokusatsu
Tokusatsu
is a Japanese term that applies to any live-action film or television drama that usually features superheroes and makes considerable use of special effects ....
television series that aired in 1974, produced by P Productions
P Productions
is a Japanese production company, which has produced anime and tokusatsu programs, with minor work in motion pictures. It was founded by the late TV producer Tomio Sagisu. The company exists today as a stockholder...
, it was their last Tokusatsu series of the 1970s.
Denjin Zaborger stars Akira Yamaguchi (Joji Yuki/Riderman in Kamen Rider V3) as secret agent Yutaka Daimon. The robot Denjin Zaborger has no personality at all, its Akira Yamaguchi as the wild warrior Yutaka Daimon who gives the series its heart.
Story
Secret Police (Himitsu Keiji) agent Yutaka Daimon returns to Japan after learning his father was murdered by the evil Dr. Akunomiya, leader of the criminal gang Sigma (named after the Greek letter). From his father Yutaka inherited the robot warrior Denjin Zaborger which responds to Yutaka's voice commands. Zaborger has the unique ability to transform into a motorcycle, Machine Zaborger, for Yutaka Daimon to ride.Dr. Akunomiya's top aide in Sigma is a woman known as Miss Borg. She's a cyborg with (in the early episodes anyway) the ability to transform into a masculine appearing robot warrior. Ruling Sigma with Dr. Akunomiya and Miss Borg are the seven Sigma Executives, leaders of Sigma's various world wide operations. These nasty cyborgs eventually fall to Yutaka Daimon and Denjin Zaborger. Serving as Sigma's field agents are Sigma Mecha Animals, Sigma Cyborgs, Sigma Group Hitmen (human assassins), Sigma Mecha Borg, Sigma Borg and Sigma Soldiers. Dr. Akunomiya is a cruel and demanding master. He even turns against his most loyal servant Miss Borg, replacing her with a new female aide Lady Borg. By then Sigma is on its last legs so Lady Borg doesn't last long.
After his cyborgs and robots (even Miss Borg) have failed to eliminate Yutaka Daimon, Dr. Akunomiya assigns the task of getting rid of his greatest enemy to a young assassin, the motorcycle riding Gen Akitzuki. Gen Akitzuki's bird shapped motorcycle is called Machine Hawk. Gen Akitzuki's "Thunder Punch" and "Hurricane Punch" martial arts techniques proved to be a match for Yutaka Daimon's "Flying Dragon Tri-Stage Kick" and gave the hero some tough moments.
After finally defeating Gen Akitzuki, in episode 38, Yutaka Daimon and Denjin Zaborger take out the last Sigma robot, in episode 39, and Yutaka Daimon at last comes face to face with his father's killer, Dr. Akunomiya. However, Yutaka is not the only one interested in the demise of Sigma. Another evil group hiding in the shadows hopes for the elimination of a rival. And so Yutaka Daimon and Zaborger's battle to restore peace in Japan has really just began.
In episode 40, Yutaka Daimon finds himself up against an even more dangerous group the Dinosaur Army (Kyouryuu Gundan). To combat this group Yutaka Daimon is joined by a second, younger (and less skilled) Secret Police agent Ken Matsue who rides a bazooka-armed motorcycle called Machine Baja. Starting with episode 41 Machine Zaborger and Machine Baja merge together to form Strong Zaborger, a more powerful version of Denjin Zaborger.
The second half of the series (episodes 40-52) was given the subtitle of Denjin Zabôgâ tai Kyouryuu Gundan which translates to Electroid Zaborger vs. the Dinosaur Army.
The Dinosaur Army is led by an ancient monster, Triple Neck Demon (Majin Mitsu Kubi). It's a three-headed dinosaur or dragon. One head of this ancient beast spits fire, one poison gas and one a bolt of energy. Triple Neck Demon's chief aides are the human worshipers Devil Hat (Akuma Hatto) and Queen Meza (JyouOu Meza). Devil Hat makes the dinosaur shaped robots for the Dinosaur Army and uses his hat like a weapon (he throws it). Queen Meza is an expert at disguises and serves as a spy. Under these three are the Dinosaur Army Mecha (Devil Hat's robots), Dinosaur Army Hitmen (human assassins) and the repitle headed Dragon Face Soldiers.
Music
Opening Theme- "Tatakae! Denjin Zaborger!" (Fight! Electroid Zaborger!) music by Shunsuke KikuchiShunsuke Kikuchiis a prolific Japanese composer from Hirosaki. He specializes in incidental music for media such as television and film.Active since the early 60s, he has been one of Japan's most highly demanded film and TV composers, working principally on tokusatsu and anime productions for children, as well as...
, lyrics by Shozo Uehara, vocals by Masato ShimonMasato Shimonis a retired Japanese vocalist from Meguro, Tokyo. He is most known for his contributions to the theme songs of various anime and tokusatsu series. In his career, he has sung under the names and . "Masato Shimon" is also his recording name, as he was born with the name...
Ending Theme
- "Ore No Kyoudai Denjin Zaborger" (My Brother Electroid Zaborger) music by Shunsuke KikuchiShunsuke Kikuchiis a prolific Japanese composer from Hirosaki. He specializes in incidental music for media such as television and film.Active since the early 60s, he has been one of Japan's most highly demanded film and TV composers, working principally on tokusatsu and anime productions for children, as well as...
, lyrics by Shozo Uehara, vocals by Masato ShimonMasato Shimonis a retired Japanese vocalist from Meguro, Tokyo. He is most known for his contributions to the theme songs of various anime and tokusatsu series. In his career, he has sung under the names and . "Masato Shimon" is also his recording name, as he was born with the name...
Cast
- Zaborger: Yoichiro Tajiri
- Yutaka Daimon: Akira Yamaguchi
- Chief Inspector Daigoro Nitta (episodes 1-29): Nagami Jun
- Miyo Nitta (episodes 1-39): Midori Hoshino
- Hiroshi Nitta: Masahiro Kamiya
- Detective Nakano: Eeichi Kikuchi
- Dr. Akunomiya (episodes 1-39): Ken Okabe
- Miss Borg (episodes 1-35: Ritsuko Fujiyama
- Gen Akitzuki (episodes 22-30, 34-38) : Ken Kazato aka Yûsuke Kazato
- Lady Borg (episodes 37-39): Taeko Yoshida
- Devil Hat (episodes 40-52): Takanobu Toya
- Queen Meza (episodes 40-52): Mitsuko Tsutsumi
- Ken Matsue (episodes 40-52): Tatsuya Sakada
Trivia
- There was a 4 month break between episode 39 (aired in Japan on December 27, 1974) and episode 40 (April 06, 1975).
- During the 1970s the first 39 episodes were aired in Hawaii, with English subtitles. The remaining 13 episodes never made it to Hawaii.
- Akira Yamaguchi had a regular role in P Productions 1967 television series Kaijû Ôji (Monster Prince or Dinosaur Prince) as well as costarring in Toei's 1973 series Kamen Rider V3Kamen Rider V3is a Japanese tokusatsu television series. It is the second installment in the popular Kamen Rider Series, and the direct sequel to the original Kamen Rider...
. He died of liver cancerLiver cancerLiver tumors or hepatic tumors are tumors or growths on or in the liver . Several distinct types of tumors can develop in the liver because the liver is made up of various cell types. These growths can be benign or malignant...
April 6, 1986. He was 41 years old. - Eeichi Kikuchi (Detective Nakano) was the in suit actor for Ultraman Jack in Tsuburaya Productions' 1971 series Return of UltramanReturn of Ultramanis a tokusatsu SF/kaiju/superhero TV series, and is the 4th Ultra Series.Eiji Tsuburaya had originally intended for the Ultra Series to end with the 1967 series Ultra Seven , but Ultraman proved to be too popular a character to keep down...
. He was also the evil Professor Iguana in Toei's 1982 sentai Dai Sentai Goggle VDai Sentai Goggle Vis a Japanese tokusatsu television series. It was the sixth installment in Toei Company's Super Sentai series of tokusatsu television dramas. It aired on TV Asahi from February 6, 1982 to January 21, 1983, with a total of 50 episodes...
. - Masahiro Kamiya (Hiroshi Nitta) is probably better known as Masaru Komyoji in Toei's 1972 series Jinzo Ningen Kikaider.
- Ritsuko Fujiyama (Miss Borg) had previously played the evil women Olga, member of the Shine Shine Dan in Toho's 1972 series RainbowmanRainbowmanis the name and titular superhero of the tokusatsu TV series sometimes known as . Created by Kōhan Kawauchi, this was the first superhero TV series produced by Toho Company Ltd., and was broadcast on NET from October 6, 1972 to September 18, 1973, with a total of 52 episodes...
. She was also the wicked General Zenobia in Toei's 1983 sentai series Kagaku Sentai DynamanKagaku Sentai Dynamanis the seventh installment of Toei Company's Super Sentai series. It aired on TV Asahi from February 5, 1983, to January 28, 1984, with a total of 51 episodes...
. - Ken Kazato (Gen Akitzuki) would switch from playing a villain in Denjin Zaborger to playing a hero in Toei's 1978 sentai series J.A.K.Q. Dengeki Tai. He was Bunta Daichi, the Clover King.
- Takanobu Toya (Devil Hat) played the evil space ape Gori in P Production's 1971 series SpectremanSpectremanis the name and title superhero of a tokusatsu sci-fi TV series. Produced by P Productions and created by producer Souji Ushio, this series aired on Fuji TV from January 2, 1971 to March 25, 1972 with a total of 63 episodes , not counting the pre-series pilot episode...
. He was also one of the stuntmen in Tsuburaya Productions' 1971 series Return of UltramanReturn of Ultramanis a tokusatsu SF/kaiju/superhero TV series, and is the 4th Ultra Series.Eiji Tsuburaya had originally intended for the Ultra Series to end with the 1967 series Ultra Seven , but Ultraman proved to be too popular a character to keep down...
, 1973 series Ultraman TaroUltraman Tarois the 6th show in the Ultra Series. Produced by Tsuburaya Productions, this series aired on Tokyo Broadcasting System from April 6, 1973 to April 5, 1974, with a total of 53 episodes....
and Fireman.