Shunsuke Takasugi
Shunsuke Takasugi (高杉 俊介, 高杉 俊价, Takasugi Shunsuke, born Naoki Iwata (岩田 直樹, Iwata Naoki); 22 July 1949) is a Japanese former actor, singer and fugitive, best known for playing the lead character in the television series Kamen Rider Super-1. In 2013 he was reported to have stolen ¥50 million (about US$ 450,000) from fans between 2003 and 2012. After refusing to either return the money or appear in court to answer a lawsuit, Takasugi disappeared sometime in 2017.[2]
Shunsuke Takasugi | |
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高杉 俊介 | |
Born | Naoki Iwata[1] 22 July 1949 Ichinomiya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan |
Nationality | Japanese |
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Years active | 1978–2017 |
Notable work |
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Television |
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Awards |
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Personal life
He is a research associate of a former Japan Ground Self-Defense Force ranger, from action to military guidance.
He is participating in "Treasures of the Shinkansenji" which is held annually as a series of events, talk shows and fan clubs.
During his career with Kamen Rider Super-1, his young age was reported in various media at the time, but in an interview he recently announced his actual age.[3][1]
Filmography
Television
Title | Episode | Years | Role | Network | Notes |
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Taiga drama / Ōgon no Hibi | 1978 | NHK | |||
Ginga TV Shōsetsu / Glass no Onna | |||||
Yabure Shinkurō | EX | ||||
Dai Tokai Part III | Episode 8 "Yajū no Hanran" | NTV | Ranger guidance | ||
Episode 22 "Yokosuka Story" | 1979 | ||||
Ōedo Sōsamō | Episode 412 "Shima Kaeri no Chichi Namida no Zesshō" | TX | |||
Kakekomi Biru 7-gōshitsu | Episode 2 "Honmono Nisemono?! Kaettekita Jōhatsu Teishu" | CX | |||
Kamen Rider Super-1 | 1980–81 | Kazuya Oki / Kamen Rider Super-1 | MBS | Lead role | |
Hissatsu Watashi Hito' | Episodes 1-7 | 1983 | Ginhei | ABC | Regular |
Birth of the 10th! Kamen Riders All Together!! | 1984 | Kazuya Oki / Kamen Rider Super-1 | MBS | ||
Kayō Suspense Gekijō / Chocolate Game | 1986 | NTV | |||
Shōjo Commando Izumi | Episode 2 "Sentō Nōryoku, Zenkai" | 1987 | CX | ||
Kinyō Onna no Drama Special / Anata no Otto, Koroshimasu | |||||
Tokusou Robo Janperson | Episode 9 "Papa wa Kaibutsu da!" | 1993 | Kazuo Hayami | EX | |
Mainichi Broadcasting System Kaikyoku 45 Shūnenkinen Bangumi / Sakurachiru-bi ni | 1995 | MBS | Military guidance | ||
Hiroshima | 1996 | NHK | Japan-India joint military guidance | ||
Kayō Suspense Gekijō / Keishichō Kanshikihan 2 | Detective | NTV | |||
Kinyō Entertainment / Fūsō Renpō | CX | ||||
Dainikai Endai Kokusai Dō Mansetsu | 2008 | Yantai, Shandong Province, China | Guest appearance | ||
Kagayake! Eikō no Superhero Dōsōkai | 2009 | Family Gekijo | |||
Crayon Shin-chan | 2011 | Maruda (teacher) | EX | Guest appearance | |
Wahaha Honpo: Zentai Kōen Last: Tokyo Kōen | 2013 | Wowow Prime | |||
Torihada (Hi) Scoop Eizō 100-ka Jiten Shinshun Special | 2014 | EX | Interview appearance |
Films
Title | Year | Role | Distributor | Notes |
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Never Give Up | 1978 | Nippon Herald Eiga = Toei Company | SDF Ranger Guidance and Stunts | |
Kamen Rider Super-1 | 1981 | Kazuya Oki / Kamen Rider Super-1 | Toei Company | Lead role |
Passenger: Sugisarishi Hibi | 1987 | Journalist | ||
Kike, wadatsumi no Koe | 1995 | First Mizushima soldier | Concurrent military guidance | |
Minami no Shima ni Yuki ga Furu | Military police | Reverse | ||
Gamera 2: Attack of Legion | 1996 | Self-propelled grenade cannon | Toho | |
Gamera 3: The Revenge of Iris | 1999 | Senior Prime Captain |
Direct-to-video
Title | Year | Role | Publisher | Notes |
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Crazy Rally in Japan | 1982 | Nihon Video Eizō | ||
Otokogumi Endless Trip | 1989 | Evil spirit | BMG Japan | Concurrent director |
Ji-Go-Ro 2 | 1995 | Seiyo | ||
Honkon Kuro Shakai: Kenka-gumi | 1999 | KSS |
Stage
Title | Year | Role | Production |
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Sentarō Koi shigure | 1989 | Hatamoto, Hikoshiro | Shin Kabukiza |
Bakumatsu no Asashin | 1997 | Sakamoto Ryōma | Lost Kids |
Radio
Title | Year | Network | Notes |
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All Night Nihon Tokuban | NBS | ||
Yume Yume Onrakukan | 1990 | Radio Nippon | 1 year personality |
Seishun Radimania | Radio Kansai |
Video games
Title | Year | Role | Publisher |
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Crayon Shin-chan: Uchū De Achō!? Yūjō no o Baka Rate!! | 2011 | Teacher | Bandai Namco Entertainment |
Advertisements
Product | Advert |
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Kamen Rider Super-1 Henshin Belt | Poppy |
Madras | |
Onward | Poster Young Madras |
Heian Kaku | France |
Goto Construction | Access 21 |
Family Gekijo | Kokyū-hō |
Transform |
Discography
Singles
Title | C/W | Year | Label | Notes |
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Kamen Rider Super-1 | Hi o Hake Rider Ken | 1980 | Nippon Columbia | Golden Disc Award Golden Hit Award |
Hidaka Ji no Tabi | Denao sanai ka | Teichiku Records | ||
Dragons Kōshinkyoku | Futari no Dragons | 1987 | Polydor Records | |
Kimi kosowa ga Inochi | Suki-sa Yokohama | 1990 | Sony Music Entertainment Japan | Received the 17th Yokohama Music Festival New Recipe Award |
Albums
Title | Year | Label | Notes |
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Kamen Rider Super-1 | 1981 | Nippon Columbia | |
Kamen Rider Super-1/Kamen Rider Complete Song Collection Series 7 | 1992 | ||
Otoko no oman Kayō Daizenshū | 1995 | Sony Music Entertainment Japan | Recorded "Kimi kosowa ga Inochi" |
Eien no Hit Kayō Meikyoku-sen | 2000 | ||
Kamen Rider III Ongaku-shū | 2004 | Nippon Columbia | |
Complete Song Collection Of 20th Century Masked Rider Series 07 | 2011 | "Kamen Rider Super-1 (2011 ver)" and 2 other songs, new recordings |
References
- "主演俳優の素顔4 高杉俊价". Kodansha Official File Magazine Kamen Rider Vol.9 Kamen Rider Super-1 (in Japanese). Kodansha. 10 Sep 2004. p. 26. ISBN 4-06-367090-2.
- "Kamen Rider Actors: Not All Will Stay "Allies of Justice" | Daisuki Toku | Japanese Entertainment and Tokusatsu News". daisukitoku.com. Retrieved 2018-10-06.
- "ああ懐かしの昭和仮面ライダー奇跡の大集合". Flash Exiting (in Japanese).
External links
- Shunsuke Takasugi official website (in Japanese)