Shohei Tôjô

Directing

Shohei Tôjô

Born December 5, 1939 · Kitakata, Fukushima, Japan (age 86)

Shohei Tôjô is a notable tokusatsu director most famous for his work on multiple television series in the Ultraman, Super Sentai and Metal Heroes.

Known For

The 6 Ultra Brothers vs. The Monster ArmyThe 6 Ultra Brothers vs. The Monster Army · 1979
The 6 Ultra Brothers vs. The Monster Army
1979
MovieActionScience Fiction
A young boy named Kochan is given the ability to transform into Hanuman after he was murdered, and now he and the 6 Ultra Brothers must fight against five monsters who were awakened from the destruction of a rocket test site.
Hanuman and the Seven UltramenHanuman and the Seven Ultramen · 1974
Hanuman and the Seven Ultramen
★ 5.01974
MovieActionScience Fiction
After a valiant Thai boy is brutally murdered by a gang of archeological looters, his soul is joined with the Hindu god Hanuman, who teams up with Ultraman and his brethren against familiar Ultra-foes unleashed by a weather control experiment gone awry, in this influential Thai-Japanese co-production.
The Last DinosaurThe Last Dinosaur · 1977
The Last Dinosaur
★ 6.41977
MovieAdventureScience Fiction
Wealthy big game hunter (Boone), along with his group, gets trapped in pre-historic times where they are stalked by a ferocious dinosaur.
Hanuman and the Eleven UltramenHanuman and the Eleven Ultramen · 1984
Hanuman and the Eleven Ultramen
1984
MovieScience FictionAction
A reissue of the film "Hanuman and the Seven Ultramen" but with a condensed version of the 1984 film "Ultraman Zoffy" as the first half of the film. The Seven Ultramen portion in the second half is a shortened version of the original film which removes several characters. The film would be further re-edited in the U.S. as "Space Warriors 2000".
Chouriki Sentai Ohranger: Olé vs KakurangerChouriki Sentai Ohranger: Olé vs Kakuranger · 1996
Chouriki Sentai Ohranger: Olé vs Kakuranger
★ 6.71996
MovieActionAdventure
When a battle between Bacchusund and Bulldont to defeat the Ohranger creates a new Yokai, the team calls in some experts to help deal with the supernatural threat!
Gosei Sentai Dairanger: The MovieGosei Sentai Dairanger: The Movie · 1993
Gosei Sentai Dairanger: The Movie
★ 5.21993
MovieFantasyAction
The Dairanger must save children who are transforming into playing cards by the powers of the Duke of Cards.
Taiyo Sentai Sun Vulcan: The MovieTaiyo Sentai Sun Vulcan: The Movie · 1981
Taiyo Sentai Sun Vulcan: The Movie
★ 6.01981
MovieActionAdventure
A Sun Vulcan movie was released on July 18, 1981 at the Toei Manga Festival. It takes place some time after episode 23. In it Black Magma decides to separate Hiba from his teammates while plotting to blow up Tokyo with hidden bombs.
The UltramanThe Ultraman · 1975
The Ultraman
★ 8.01975
MovieScience FictionFantasy
After being killed by a gang of bandits who desecrate a Buddha statue, a young boy named Ah Kuo is revived by Ultramen and becomes a new Ultraman. Together, the Ultramen battle an army of monsters who are awakened by a failed rocket test.

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Manga Sarutobi SasukeManga Sarutobi Sasuke · 1979
Manga Sarutobi Sasuke
★ 6.01979
SeriesAnimation
Manga Sarutobi Sasuke is a 24-episode anime series about the young Sarutobi Sasuke, a legendary ninja. It was first aired from October 9, 1979, to April 29, 1980 on Tokyo 12 Channel, and was later dubbed in several languages. The whole 24-episode run was aired in many European and Arabic countries. It is best known to the American fans as Ninja, The Wonder Boy: a highly edited, highly condensed feature-length version of this series. This version, dubbed in English, was produced by Jim Terry Productions of Force Five fame. The names of several characters were changed, with Sarutobi Sasuke becoming "Duke Hayakawa", his female companion Sakura being changed to "Blossom", and the villain Devilman became "Dragon."

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