Daisuke Ban

Acting

Daisuke Ban

Born May 5, 1947 · Kawaguchi, Saitama, Japan (age 79)

Daisuke Ban (伴 大介 Ban Daisuke), born Kiyonori Saito (斎藤 清憲 Saitō Kiyonori), 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.

Known For

RingRing · 1998
Ring
7.11998
MovieHorrorThriller
A mysterious video has been linked to a number of deaths, and when an inquisitive journalist finds the tape and views it herself, she sets in motion a chain of events that puts her own life in danger.
Ring 0Ring 0 · 2000
Ring 0
6.12000
MovieHorrorThriller
Taking place thirty years before the events of Ringu, Ringu 0 provides the shocking background story of how the girl on the video became a deadly, vengeful spirit.
The SpiralThe Spiral · 1998
The Spiral
5.41998
MovieFantasyHorror
A young pathologist seeks answers to the mysterious death of a friend and soon comes into contact with the same cursed videotape that caused the death of the friend's wife and son, which is haunted by the curse of Sadako, a relentless spirit.
Ring 2Ring 2 · 1999
Ring 2
5.81999
MovieHorrorMystery
While investigating the horrifying death of her boyfriend, Mai Takano learns about a videotape haunted by the spirit of a disturbing girl named Sadako, which kills anyone who watches it exactly one week later. When her boyfriend’s son, Yoichi, starts to develop the same psychic abilities as Sadako, Takano must find a way to keep the boy and herself from becoming the next victims.
Earth Defense Girl Iko-chan 3: Big Operation in Big EdoEarth Defense Girl Iko-chan 3: Big Operation in Big Edo · 1990
Earth Defense Girl Iko-chan 3: Big Operation in Big Edo
1990
MovieActionComedy
Ninja Captor: The MovieNinja Captor: The Movie · 1976
Ninja Captor: The Movie
6.01976
MovieActionScience Fiction
A group of modern-day ninjas fight the Fuma Clan.
PremonitionPremonition · 2004
Premonition
6.32004
MovieHorror
While stopped at a roadside phone booth for transmitting his work through the Internet to the university, Professor Hideki Satomi finds a scrap of newspaper with the picture of his five-year-old daughter Nana in the obituary section.
Zatoichi: Darkness Is His AllyZatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally · 1989
Zatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally
6.41989
MovieActionDrama
Older, wiser but still a wandering loner, the blind, peace-loving masseur Ichi seeks a peaceful life in a rural village. When he's caught in the middle of a power struggle between two rival Yakuza clans, his reputation as a deadly defender of the innocent is put to the ultimate test in a series of sword-slashing showdowns.

Movies

RingRing · 1998
Ring
7.11998
MovieHorrorThriller
A mysterious video has been linked to a number of deaths, and when an inquisitive journalist finds the tape and views it herself, she sets in motion a chain of events that puts her own life in danger.
Ring 0Ring 0 · 2000
Ring 0
6.12000
MovieHorrorThriller
Taking place thirty years before the events of Ringu, Ringu 0 provides the shocking background story of how the girl on the video became a deadly, vengeful spirit.
The SpiralThe Spiral · 1998
The Spiral
5.41998
MovieFantasyHorror
A young pathologist seeks answers to the mysterious death of a friend and soon comes into contact with the same cursed videotape that caused the death of the friend's wife and son, which is haunted by the curse of Sadako, a relentless spirit.
Ring 2Ring 2 · 1999
Ring 2
5.81999
MovieHorrorMystery
While investigating the horrifying death of her boyfriend, Mai Takano learns about a videotape haunted by the spirit of a disturbing girl named Sadako, which kills anyone who watches it exactly one week later. When her boyfriend’s son, Yoichi, starts to develop the same psychic abilities as Sadako, Takano must find a way to keep the boy and herself from becoming the next victims.
Earth Defense Girl Iko-chan 3: Big Operation in Big EdoEarth Defense Girl Iko-chan 3: Big Operation in Big Edo · 1990
Earth Defense Girl Iko-chan 3: Big Operation in Big Edo
1990
MovieActionComedy
Ninja Captor: The MovieNinja Captor: The Movie · 1976
Ninja Captor: The Movie
6.01976
MovieActionScience Fiction
A group of modern-day ninjas fight the Fuma Clan.
PremonitionPremonition · 2004
Premonition
6.32004
MovieHorror
While stopped at a roadside phone booth for transmitting his work through the Internet to the university, Professor Hideki Satomi finds a scrap of newspaper with the picture of his five-year-old daughter Nana in the obituary section.
Zatoichi: Darkness Is His AllyZatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally · 1989
Zatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally
6.41989
MovieActionDrama
Older, wiser but still a wandering loner, the blind, peace-loving masseur Ichi seeks a peaceful life in a rural village. When he's caught in the middle of a power struggle between two rival Yakuza clans, his reputation as a deadly defender of the innocent is put to the ultimate test in a series of sword-slashing showdowns.
Flying from the Movie Screen: InazumanFlying from the Movie Screen: Inazuman · 1974
Flying from the Movie Screen: Inazuman
7.01974
MovieActionScience Fiction
The moth-like superhero Inazuman has the climactic battle with Emperor Bamba and the Neo-Human Empire Phantom Army while also confronting the rise of President Geisel and the Desper Corps. An alternate version of events depicted in the TV series, exhibited theatrically in 3-D.
Scary True Stories: Night TwoScary True Stories: Night Two · 1992
Scary True Stories: Night Two
5.71992
MovieHorror
What did three girls see in a gymnasium on a summer night while on a test of courage? A family moves from Tokyo to Yamaguchi. What is the true nature of the strange atmosphere that permeates their house? What terror does a rookie nurse encounter while patrolling a hospital ward at night? A horror drama based on a true story!! ("Summer Gymnasium" / "The Haunted House" / "Midnight Ward")
Blood of the Samurai 2Blood of the Samurai 2 · 2007
Blood of the Samurai 2
2007
Movie
The sequel to the award-winning independent film about two ordinary guys who are thrown into a world of action and adventure after the discovery of ancient samurai swords. With the touch of the swords, the blades have the mysterious power to possess the handlers into master samurai, skilled in the art of swordsmanship and bounded by the code of bushido.
Kikaider RebootKikaider Reboot · 2014
Kikaider Reboot
6.82014
MovieActionAdventure
In the near future, the brilliant Dr. Komyoji is enlisted to lead the ARK Project—a scientific endeavor dedicated to forging a brighter tomorrow through robotics. However, the doctor’s mysterious death puts those plans to an abrupt hold... Not long after, the grieving Komyoji children wander into the crosshairs of a black ops squad on the hunt for their father’s research. But from within the cross fire emerges Jiro—a bleeding-edge android programmed to protect the siblings! Now on the run, the Komyojis soon discover their father’s once hopeful ambitions have taken a DARK turn...
The Sex PervertThe Sex Pervert · 1977
The Sex Pervert
2.01977
MovieDramaCrime
A cheerful young man working in fashion photography spies at a woman from his window, with a bigger plan haunting his mind.
HE-LOW THE SECONDHE-LOW THE SECOND · 2019
HE-LOW THE SECOND
6.02019
MovieActionComedy
Sequel to HE-LOW (2018)
Flying at Ya', Android KikaiderFlying at Ya', Android Kikaider · 1973
Flying at Ya', Android Kikaider
6.81973
MovieActionAdventure
A sinister organization launches a wave of audacious attacks in an attempt to gain world domination. Commanded by the evil Professor Gill, masked androids and fearsome DARK Destructoid monsters terrorize innocent victims and wreak havoc throughout Japan. A solitary figure emerges to combat the menace. Whenever DARK attacks, a denim-clad road warrior appears, strumming a haunting refrain on his guitar. His name is Jiro, and a secret lies at the heart of his lonely existence. Jiro is a mechanical man. Vulnerable to Professor Gill's shrill flute wooing him to the DARK side, Jiro battles the evil menace by transforming into the mighty red-and-blue android known as...Kikaida.
My Beloved UltrasevenMy Beloved Ultraseven · 1993
My Beloved Ultraseven
1993
Movie
Ichikawa Shinichi, who actually participated as a scriptwriter in the tokusatsu series Ultra Seven, depicts behind-the-scenes stories from the filming of Seven and the youthful ensemble of its cast and production staff. He weaves in fictional elements introduced for the drama's structure, featuring the series' heroine, Yuri Anne, as the protagonist.
Nebagiba New WorldNebagiba New World · 2021
Nebagiba New World
2021
MovieDrama
A former boxing gym owner and his younger brother rise up to help a boy and his teacher's daughter from a vicious religious group that preys on good people.
Inazuman FlashInazuman Flash · 1974
Inazuman Flash
6.01974
MovieActionScience Fiction
Episode 12 of Inazuman Flash, released theatrically.
Hariko no toraHariko no tora · 1983
Hariko no tora
1983
Movie
Nishimura Gosaku, an aspiring photographer who loves mountain scenery, meets a boy named Sada Ichiro one evening who asks to borrow train fare. For some reason, Ichiro follows Nishimura everywhere. When told to go home, Ichiro refuses, claiming he doesn't want to return because of his estranged parents. Reluctantly, Nishimura lets Ichiro stay the night. The next day, Nishimura takes photos of Ichiro by the Sumida River, and they part ways on good terms. Meanwhile, Ichiro's worried father, Shigeo and mother, Fujiko, desperately ask Ichiro's classmates and tutoring teachers for his whereabouts, but no one knows where he is. Suddenly, Shigeo receives a phone call demanding a ransom of 10 million yen.
Cursed Beauties: Ghost Stories of Evil SpiritsCursed Beauties: Ghost Stories of Evil Spirits · 1996
Cursed Beauties: Ghost Stories of Evil Spirits
10.01996
MovieHorror
An original omnibus horror film from the duo of Norio Tsuruta and Chiaki Konaka, depicting the terror of evil spirits that haunt four beautiful women. The film contains five episodes, including "Makeup for the Dead," in which a woman who did the makeup for a dead woman is cursed.
HE-LOWHE-LOW · 2018
HE-LOW
2018
MovieComedyAction
HE-LOW is a tokusatsu self-made film created and directed by Hassei Takano.
Go for BrokeGo for Broke · 2017
Go for Broke
6.02017
MovieDramaWar
During the tumultuous year after the attack on Pearl Harbor, a group of University of Hawaii ROTC students navigate wartime Hawaii and fight discrimination.

TV Shows

GAROGARO · 2005
GARO
7.72005
SeriesSci-Fi & Fantasy
The Makai fight a secret war against the demon forces known as Horrors, evil creatures that manifest themselves through darkness to devour Humanity. On the frontlines are the Makai Knights, given the task of watching over a district and eliminating any Horrors that manifest there. GARO follows the tales of the Knights bearing the title of ‘Golden Knight Garo’, and their duty to vanquish the Horrors and protect Humanity from the darkness.
Hikari Sentai MaskmanHikari Sentai Maskman · 1987
Hikari Sentai Maskman
8.31987
SeriesSci-Fi & Fantasy
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.
Choujuu Sentai LivemanChoujuu Sentai Liveman · 1988
Choujuu Sentai Liveman
8.31988
SeriesSci-Fi & Fantasy
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.
Chōjin Sentai JetmanChōjin Sentai Jetman · 1991
Chōjin Sentai Jetman
7.91991
SeriesSci-Fi & Fantasy
The Sky Force sends five highly trained operatives to participate in an experiment which will expose them to Birdonic Waves, resulting in superhuman abilities. But when the Earth Ship is attacked by Vyram, the majority of the Birdonic Waves are sent to Earth and find four unsuspecting civilians. Now, it's up to these four accidental super humans – Raita, Kaori, Ako, and Gai – alongside Ryu, the only original operative to receive Birdonic Waves, to defend their dimension against Vyram.
Special Rescue Police WinspectorSpecial Rescue Police Winspector · 1990
Special Rescue Police Winspector
8.01990
Series
In 1999, advanced science and technology enriched people's lives, but the damage caused when they were misused for crimes or went out of control and went out of control was also great. The Special Rescue Police Winspector (abbreviated as WSP) was established to deal with such a situation. Their purpose is not only to investigate crimes and arrest suspects but also to save the lives of those involved in crimes and disasters.
Battle Fever JBattle Fever J · 1979
Battle Fever J
7.81979
SeriesSci-Fi & Fantasy
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.
Android KikaiderAndroid Kikaider · 1972
Android Kikaider
7.81972
Series
A transforming super-android, on the run from an evil organization, fights rampaging robot monsters and helps his creator's daughter & son find their lost father.
Ninja CaptorNinja Captor · 1976
Ninja Captor
5.71976
SeriesComedy
Ninja Captor is a Japanese tokusatsu TV series aired from April 7, 1976 to January 26, 1977 on TV Tokyo 12 Channel, produced by Toei Company, Ltd. This Sentai-esque series aired during the run of Shotaro Ishinomori's original Super Sentai series, Himitsu Sentai Gorenger and was notably first superhero team show produced by Toei under the Saburo Yatsude/Hatte pseudonym. Daisuke Izumo graduates from the Wind-Demon Stealth-Army, a secret army aiming for the conquest of Japan. He instead escapes, and becomes the leader of the "Captor," a ninja team supervised by Mujin Tendou. The Captor team's mission is to battle the ninja sent out by the Wind-Demon General, Retsufuu Fuuma. This show used to be considered by some to be a part of the Super Sentai franchise* , but was later excluded. In 2013, it got a Shout-Out in the fourth episode of Hikonin Sentai Akibaranger: Season 2.
InazumanInazuman · 1973
Inazuman
9.01973
SeriesSci-Fi & Fantasy
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.
Special Crime Investigation FrontSpecial Crime Investigation Front · 1977
Special Crime Investigation Front
9.51977
SeriesCrime
Kikaida 01Kikaida 01 · 1973
Kikaida 01
8.81973
Series
Kikaider 01, is a tokusatsu superhero TV series, and a sequel series to Android Kikaider. Produced by Toei Company Ltd., it was broadcast on NET from May 12, 1973 to March 30, 1974, with a total of 46 episodes. Its title in Hawaii is Kikaida 01.
Millionaire Samurai ConstableMillionaire Samurai Constable · 2019
Millionaire Samurai Constable
7.02019
SeriesDrama
Unokichi , the grandchild of Edo’s wealthiest merchant Mikuniya Tokuemon, becomes a constable in an unexpected turn of events. His immense wealth and detached manner amazes his colleagues. However, Unokichi does not care at all. He is hopeless with the sword, cannot run and is afraid of the dark. Although he is totally unsuitable for the job, he keeps causing misunderstandings with the people around him as he solves many cases that occur in Edo with their help.
Kikaida: Android of JusticeKikaida: Android of Justice · 1972
Kikaida: Android of Justice
1972
Series
A sinister organization launches a wave of audacious attacks in an attempt to gain world domination. Commanded by the evil Professor Gill, masked androids and fearsome DARK Destructoid monsters terrorize innocent victims and wreak havoc throughout Japan. A solitary figure emerges to combat the menace. Whenever DARK attacks, a denim-clad road warrior appears, strumming a haunting refrain on his guitar. His name is Jiro, and a secret lies at the heart of his lonely existence. Jiro is a mechanical man. Vulnerable to Professor Gill's shrill flute wooing him to the DARK side, Jiro battles the evil menace by transforming into the mighty red-and-blue android known as...Kikaida.