Question from a reader:
Is “Fan Fan” about Okada Masumi?
Recently, a friend asked me, “Is Fan Fan about Okada Masumi?” I was a bit surprised at first, but it turns out that’s his nickname. Okada Masumi is truly a captivating person, and his presence in Ultraman and Kamen Norida is quite impressive. The title “Colonel
Reader’s Question:
What are some examples of anime or tokusatsu projects that ended up being canceled or shelved? I remember the Space Squad from Gavan. I heard Hiroshi Kamiya mention on a radio show that there was a last-minute appearance of something fire-related, but the Toei producer said they didn’t have
Question from a reader:
Sugiura Taiyou was a former idol, right?
Recently, a conversation with a friend sparked the question, “Was Sugiura Taiyou a former idol?” At first, I was surprised and thought, “Wait, he was an idol?” But upon further investigation, I found out that he was indeed active as an actor, particularly famous for his role in “Ultraman Cosmos.”
When I was a child, I absolutely loved Ultraman and would watch it religiously every week. During the “Cosmos” era, Sugiura Taiyou’s refreshing
