Kikaider 01
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is a tokusatsu
superhero
TV series, and a sequel series to Android Kikaider. Produced by Toei Company Ltd.
, it was broadcast on NET (now TV Asahi)
from May 12, 1973 to March 30, 1974, with a total of 46 episodes. Its title in Hawaii
is Kikaida 01 (based on the Japanese title).
Hakaider has three assistants, Red Hakaider, Blue Hakaider, and Silver Hakaider. Together, they devise various schemes to cause destruction, but Kikaider 01 stops them all. Kikaider appears to assist Kikaider 01. Their chief goal is to capture a young boy, named Akira.
After Hakaider's attempts fail, a new, mysterious character appears, Shadow Knight. Shadow Knight is member of a competing, evil organization, SHADOW. When SHADOW proved to be more powerful than Hakaider, Hakaider unwillingly becomes a member of SHADOW.
It was later revealed that Hakaider has the brain of Professor Gill (also from the Kikaider TV series) within him. Professor Gill had designed a powerful robot, and had tattooed the plans onto his two sons: Akira and his brother Hiroshi. Throughout the series, SHADOW helps Gill in building his robot, and Kikaider 01's fight to stop them.
Note: Both Hatori Hanpei and Dr. Komyoji (from the Kikaider TV series) make guest appearances.
series by Mitsuru Hiruta was serialized in Bessatsu Shōnen Sunday
from June through December 1973.
, and Zvatt will make an appearance in in commemoration of the Toei Company
's 60th Anniversary.
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 ....
superhero
Superhero
A superhero is a type of stock character, possessing "extraordinary or superhuman powers", dedicated to protecting the public. Since the debut of the prototypical superhero Superman in 1938, stories of superheroes — ranging from brief episodic adventures to continuing years-long sagas —...
TV series, and a sequel series to Android Kikaider. Produced by Toei Company Ltd.
Toei Company
is a Japanese film, television production, and distribution corporation. Based in Tokyo, Toei owns and operates thirty-four movie theaters across Japan, a modest vertically-integrated studio system by the standards of the 1930s United States; operates studios at Tokyo and Kyoto; and is a...
, it was broadcast on NET (now TV Asahi)
TV Asahi
, also known as EX and , is a Japanese television network headquartered in Roppongi, Minato, Tokyo, Japan. The company writes its name in lower-case letters, tv asahi, in its logo and public-image materials. The company also owns All-Nippon News Network....
from May 12, 1973 to March 30, 1974, with a total of 46 episodes. Its title in Hawaii
Hawaii
Hawaii is the newest of the 50 U.S. states , and is the only U.S. state made up entirely of islands. It is the northernmost island group in Polynesia, occupying most of an archipelago in the central Pacific Ocean, southwest of the continental United States, southeast of Japan, and northeast of...
is Kikaida 01 (based on the Japanese title).
Plot synopsis
The noted robotics expert Dr. Komyoji created a powerful android to protect Japan from evil forces. When Hakaider starts his own evil organization, Dr. Komyoji's android, Kikaider 01, awakens to fight Hakaider.Hakaider has three assistants, Red Hakaider, Blue Hakaider, and Silver Hakaider. Together, they devise various schemes to cause destruction, but Kikaider 01 stops them all. Kikaider appears to assist Kikaider 01. Their chief goal is to capture a young boy, named Akira.
After Hakaider's attempts fail, a new, mysterious character appears, Shadow Knight. Shadow Knight is member of a competing, evil organization, SHADOW. When SHADOW proved to be more powerful than Hakaider, Hakaider unwillingly becomes a member of SHADOW.
It was later revealed that Hakaider has the brain of Professor Gill (also from the Kikaider TV series) within him. Professor Gill had designed a powerful robot, and had tattooed the plans onto his two sons: Akira and his brother Hiroshi. Throughout the series, SHADOW helps Gill in building his robot, and Kikaider 01's fight to stop them.
Androids
- Ichiro/Kikaider 01: A powerful fighting android. In human form, Ichiro uses a trumpet to announce his presence. 01 is solar powered, so Ichiro cannot transform in the dark.
- Jiro/Kikaider: Another android fighting for good. In human form, Jiro uses a guitar to announce his presence.
- (Gill) Hakaider: A cyborg, fighting for evil. He possesses the brain of the evil Professor Gill, former leader of the DARK.
- Mari/Bijinder: A female android. Designed to destroy 01 but eventually she becomes his ally.
- Shadow Knight: One-eyed android, original second in command of SHADOW. Replaced by Hakaider. Shadow Knight and Hakaider become rivals, not allowing the other to have the glory of defeating 01.
- Zadam: Two-headed robot from SHADOW's base on the moon. Replaces Hakaider as second in command of SHADOW. Hakaider and Shadow Knight resent Zadam.
- Waruder: Robot samurai assassin hired by Big Shadow to kill Kikaider 01. He develops feelings for Bijinda, but doesn't understand them. She cannot accept him as long as he insists on killing her friend 01. Likes children, afraid of dogs.
Humans
- Akira: Professor Gill's second son.
- Hiroshi: Professor Gill's oldest son.
- Rieko: A mysterious woman from Professor Gill's past. Akira's guardian. Usually appears in disguise.
- Misao: Hiroshi's tutor when DARK was operating. She and Hiroshi were made homeless by Kikaider's destruction of the DARK. Misao became a pick-pocket. After death of Rieko, Misao becomes the guardian of both Hiroshi and Akira.
- Gunta, Momochi: Inept photographer who takes the place of Hanpei. Claims to be decedent of ninja Sandayu Momoichi. Last seen in episode 19.
- Big Shadow: Mysterious leader of SHADOW. Originally heard but not seen. When he is first seen its as a shadow. Dresses in black, hides his face behind a mask.
Note: Both Hatori Hanpei and Dr. Komyoji (from the Kikaider TV series) make guest appearances.
Episode list
Cast
- Ichiro/Kikaider 01: Shunsuke IkedaShunsuke Ikedawas a Japanese actor and model.- Acting career :Born ', he was best known to tokusatsu fans as the android Ichiro in the Kikaider 01 series . Ikeda's interest in acting came at an early age from his father, respected swordfight choreographer Tatsuo Ouchi. He also had a black belt in judo and karate...
- Jiro/Kikaider: Daisuke BanDaisuke Ban, born , is a Japanese actor. He was born on May 5, 1947 in Saitama prefecture, north of Tokyo. He is best known for his role as Jiro in Android Kikaider....
- (Gill) Hakaider: Shōzō IizukaShozo Iizukais a male Japanese voice actor from Fukushima Prefecture who is affiliated with Sigma Seven. He graduated from the fine arts department of Nihon University....
(Voice) - Blue Hakaider: Setsuo Wakui (Voice)
- Red Hakaider: Teiji ŌmiyaTeiji Omiyawas a Japanese voice and dramatic actor, and a member of the Tokyo Actor's Consumer's Cooperative Society when he died. He attended Nihon University, but withdrew before completing his degree. He was known for playing the roles of kind old men in many 1970s anime series...
(Voice) - Silver Hakaider: Shin AomoriShin Aomoriis a Japanese voice actor who works for Sigma Seven. His real name is . He lives in Aomori Prefecture. With his distinctive grim voice, he is best known as the Japanese voice of Doctor Drakken in Kim Possible and Kibit in Dragon Ball Z....
(Voice) - Akira: Goto Yoshihide
- Rieko: Kazuyo Sumidai
- Gunta Momochi: Minoru Kuri
- Shadow Knight: Masao Imanishi (Voice, episodes 8-16, 20-22)
- Shadow Knight: Motomu KiyokawaMotomu Kiyokawais a Japanese actor and seiyū from Kanagawa Prefecture. He is affiliated with the Tokyo Actor's Consumer's Cooperative Society.-Voice roles:*The Big O *BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger...
(Voice, episodes 17-19) - Shadow Knight: Takeshi WatabeTakeshi Watabewas a Japanese voice actor. He was born in Kōchi Prefecture. He usually played villains and performed the voices for many anime characters and tokusatsu villains. He is most famous for voicing Kaminari in Doraemon...
(Voice, episodes 23-27) - Big Shadow: Nobuo Yana
- Misao: Hijiri Matsuki
- Hiroshi: Kiyotaka Ishii
- Zadam: Taimei Suzuki (Voice)
- Zadam: Masao Hosoi (Voice)
- Mari/Bijinda: Etsuko Shihomi
- Bijinda: Saiko Kogawa (Voice)
- Waruda: Takeshi WatabeTakeshi Watabewas a Japanese voice actor. He was born in Kōchi Prefecture. He usually played villains and performed the voices for many anime characters and tokusatsu villains. He is most famous for voicing Kaminari in Doraemon...
(Voice) - Narrator: Masaaki Okabe
Manga
A mangaManga
Manga is the Japanese word for "comics" and consists of comics and print cartoons . In the West, the term "manga" has been appropriated to refer specifically to comics created in Japan, or by Japanese authors, in the Japanese language and conforming to the style developed in Japan in the late 19th...
series by Mitsuru Hiruta was serialized in Bessatsu Shōnen Sunday
Bessatsu Shonen Sunday
was a monthly manga magazine published by Shogakukan in Japan from Spring 1960 until March 1974. It was initially published quarterly, but switched to a monthly release beginning in December 1964. Due to sluggish sales and the paper shortage caused by the 1973 oil crisis, the magazine's last issue...
from June through December 1973.
OVA
An OVA version was released on June 30, 2003 called . It served as a sequel to the animated version of Android Kikaider. And was much darker than the original.Kamen Rider 40th Anniversary film
Kikaider, Kikaider 01, InazumanInazuman
is a fictional character created by Shotaro Ishinomori. First appearing in the tokusatsu series of the same name, the mutant superhero has gone on to appear in manga and anime.-Inazuman Specs:Inazuman is, in reality, young college student , a mutant...
, and Zvatt will make an appearance in in commemoration of the Toei Company
Toei Company
is a Japanese film, television production, and distribution corporation. Based in Tokyo, Toei owns and operates thirty-four movie theaters across Japan, a modest vertically-integrated studio system by the standards of the 1930s United States; operates studios at Tokyo and Kyoto; and is a...
's 60th Anniversary.