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