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Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Uchuu Keiji Shaider Director Passes


Known for directing Uchuu Keiji Shaider and Sukeban films, Hideo Tanaka recently passed away from stomach cancer on July 9 about 1:30pm at Sayama City hospital. He also directed local television shows such as:

  • Hana no Asuka gumi (1988), aka Radiant Akusa Class
  • Shôjo ninpô-chô denki: Sanshimai Mottomo Kiken na Tabi: Yattsu no Shi no Wana (1987)
  • Uchuu Keiji Gavan (1982), aka Space Sheriff Gavan, unknown episodes
  • Kaiketsu Zubat (1977), aka Swift Hero Zubat and Vigilante Zubat (literal English title), unknown episodes
  • Ninja kyaputaa (1976), aka Ninja Captor (literal English title)
  • Ninja Captor, Moero Attack, and Hana no Asuka-gumi.
Tanaka was born in Gifu Prefecture, and along with Akira Kurosawa, he became a disciple of the late director Kajirō Yamamoto. He is survived by his wife Wakako

Source: Tokyograph

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