Kōhan Kawauchi

Kōhan Kawauchi
川内 康範
Born
Yasunori Kawauchi

February 26, 1920
Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan
DiedApril 6, 2008
Hachinohe, Aomori, Japan

Kōhan Kawauchi (川内 康範, Kawauchi Kōhan) (February 26, 1920 – April 6, 2008), also known as Yasunori Kawauchi, was a Japanese screenwriter who created various tokusatsu series, including the first, Moonlight Mask, in 1958.[1] He was originally from Hakodate, Hokkaido.[2] His series Warrior of Love Rainbowman (1972) is considered to be an inspiration for Go Nagai's Cutie Honey.[3] Other tokusatsu shows he created include Seven Color Mask (1959) and Messenger of Allah (1960). He also wrote the screenplay for Seijun Suzuki's Tokyo Drifter.[4]

Personal life

Kawauchi converted to Islam in 1959. This led to his creation of the tokusatsu superhero series Messenger of Allah in 1960.[5]

Filmography

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References

  1. ^ "Kawauchi, Kōhan aka Kawauchi, Yasunori". Archived from the original on 2008-02-10. Retrieved 2008-02-18.
  2. ^ Kōhan Kawauchi at IMDb
  3. ^ Jmaruyama (2006). "Cutey Honey Flash". Japan Hero. Archived from the original on 2008-02-22. Retrieved 2008-02-18.
  4. ^ Tokyo Drifter (1966) - IMDb, retrieved 2023-11-14
  5. ^ Baron, Reuben (6 March 2018). "The 15 Most Bonkers Superheroes From Japan". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved 16 February 2020.


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