Chōjin Neiger
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is a local hero
from Nikaho
, Akita Prefecture
, a fictional superhero
who represents the region and is depicted as a tokusatsu
hero. Developed by a local sports gym's manager and former UWF
professional wrestler , Chōjin Neiger debuted in June 2005 and has gained a following throughout all of Japan. Chōjin Neiger has also spawned radio drama
s, comic book
s, and television
specials, and a series of original songs which include the vocal talents of Ichirou Mizuki
and Mitsuko Horie
.
. They transform with the power of the .
: Transforming from , Neiger protects the land and agriculture of Akita, designed after the namahage
of the region's folklore. His weapons include , the , the , and the . He rides the , which transforms from a combine harvester
. Neiger can also assume a power-up form, . His catchphrase is .
: Transforming from , Neiger Geon protects the forestry
of Akita. Also designed after a namahage, Neiger Geon fights with Zui Quan
attacks and his weapons are the and . He also gets a powered up form called .
: Transforming from , Aragemaru protects the fisheries
of Akita. He has tetrapod
designs in his armor and is armed with the and .
: Transforming from , Neiger Mai protects the industry
of Akita.
: Transforming from, , Kantō Man is not one of the Chōjins but is a .
: Transforming from , Neiger BBG is a legendary Neiger from 100 years in the future. His name comes from the Akita dialect word , meaning "shiny", referencing the Maziora coloration of his costume.
Ōga Neiger Theme Song: c/w by Ichirou Mizuki
Local hero (Japan)
A is a Japanese fictional character who is created to represent their region and perform in special martial arts stage shows. Created either by local groups or the local government, a local hero is modeled after the superheroes of Japanese tokusatsu...
from Nikaho
Nikaho, Akita
is a city located in Akita, Japan.On October 1, 2005, the town of Nikaho merged with the towns of Kisakata and Konoura, all from Yuri District, to form the city of Nikaho. The new city has an area of 240.61km², and an estimated population of 27,245 as of October 2011.-City Symbols:The city tree is...
, Akita Prefecture
Akita Prefecture
is a prefecture of Japan located in the Tōhoku Region of northern Honshu, the main island of Japan. The capital is the city of Akita.- History :The area of Akita has been created from the ancient provinces of Dewa and Mutsu....
, a fictional superhero
Superhero
A superhero is a type of stock character, possessing "extraordinary or superhuman powers", dedicated to protecting the public. Since the debut of the prototypical superhero Superman in 1938, stories of superheroes — ranging from brief episodic adventures to continuing years-long sagas —...
who represents the region and is depicted as a tokusatsu
Tokusatsu
is a Japanese term that applies to any live-action film or television drama that usually features superheroes and makes considerable use of special effects ....
hero. Developed by a local sports gym's manager and former UWF
Universal Wrestling Federation (Japan)
The original Japanese-based Universal Wrestling Federation was a Japanese professional wrestling promotion from 1984 to 1986, formed by wrestlers who had left New Japan Pro Wrestling. It was a pioneer in the shoot-style of pro-wrestling, which emphasized realistic moves. It was revived as the...
professional wrestler , Chōjin Neiger debuted in June 2005 and has gained a following throughout all of Japan. Chōjin Neiger has also spawned radio drama
Radio drama
Radio drama is a dramatized, purely acoustic performance, broadcast on radio or published on audio media, such as tape or CD. With no visual component, radio drama depends on dialogue, music and sound effects to help the listener imagine the characters and story...
s, comic book
Comic book
A comic book or comicbook is a magazine made up of comics, narrative artwork in the form of separate panels that represent individual scenes, often accompanied by dialog as well as including...
s, and television
Television
Television is a telecommunication medium for transmitting and receiving moving images that can be monochrome or colored, with accompanying sound...
specials, and a series of original songs which include the vocal talents of Ichirou Mizuki
Ichirou Mizuki
, better known by his stage name , is a Japanese vocalist, lyrist, composer, voice actor and actor best known for his work on theme songs for anime and tokusatsu. For over 40 years, he has recorded over 1200 songs for Japanese film, television, video and video games. He is referred to by fans and...
and Mitsuko Horie
Mitsuko Horie
is a Japanese seiyū and singer. She was born on March 8, 1957 in Yamato, Kanagawa, Japan. She has voiced several characters throughout her career, such as Sailor Galaxia in Sailor Moon: Sailor Stars and Remi in the Nippon Animation World Masterpiece Theater series Remi, Nobody's Girl...
.
The Chōjins
Each of the characters developed by the Neiger Project is said to protect a different aspect of Akita PrefectureAkita Prefecture
is a prefecture of Japan located in the Tōhoku Region of northern Honshu, the main island of Japan. The capital is the city of Akita.- History :The area of Akita has been created from the ancient provinces of Dewa and Mutsu....
. They transform with the power of the .
: Transforming from , Neiger protects the land and agriculture of Akita, designed after the namahage
Namahage
is a Japanese ritual which is observed throughout Oga Peninsula, Akita Prefecture in northern Honshū, Japan. It is said to have originated as a ritual for cleansing people's souls, and for blessing the new year. It is a kind of toshigami....
of the region's folklore. His weapons include , the , the , and the . He rides the , which transforms from a combine harvester
Combine harvester
The combine harvester, or simply combine, is a machine that harvests grain crops. The name derives from the fact that it combines three separate operations, reaping, threshing, and winnowing, into a single process. Among the crops harvested with a combine are wheat, oats, rye, barley, corn ,...
. Neiger can also assume a power-up form, . His catchphrase is .
: Transforming from , Neiger Geon protects the forestry
Forestry
Forestry is the interdisciplinary profession embracing the science, art, and craft of creating, managing, using, and conserving forests and associated resources in a sustainable manner to meet desired goals, needs, and values for human benefit. Forestry is practiced in plantations and natural stands...
of Akita. Also designed after a namahage, Neiger Geon fights with Zui Quan
Zui Quan
Zui Quan is literally Drunken Fist, also known as Drunken Boxing or Drunkard's Boxing) is a concept in traditional Chinese martial arts, as well as a classification of modern Wushu forms...
attacks and his weapons are the and . He also gets a powered up form called .
: Transforming from , Aragemaru protects the fisheries
Fishery
Generally, a fishery is an entity engaged in raising or harvesting fish which is determined by some authority to be a fishery. According to the FAO, a fishery is typically defined in terms of the "people involved, species or type of fish, area of water or seabed, method of fishing, class of boats,...
of Akita. He has tetrapod
Tetrapod (structure)
In coastal engineering, a Tetrapod is a four-legged concrete structure used as armour unit on breakwaters. The Tetrapod's shape is designed to dissipate the force of incoming waves by allowing water to flow around rather than against it, and to reduce displacement by allowing a random distribution...
designs in his armor and is armed with the and .
: Transforming from , Neiger Mai protects the industry
Industry
Industry refers to the production of an economic good or service within an economy.-Industrial sectors:There are four key industrial economic sectors: the primary sector, largely raw material extraction industries such as mining and farming; the secondary sector, involving refining, construction,...
of Akita.
: Transforming from, , Kantō Man is not one of the Chōjins but is a .
: Transforming from , Neiger BBG is a legendary Neiger from 100 years in the future. His name comes from the Akita dialect word , meaning "shiny", referencing the Maziora coloration of his costume.
CD releases
Neiger Theme Song: c/w by Ichirou MizukiIchirou Mizuki
, better known by his stage name , is a Japanese vocalist, lyrist, composer, voice actor and actor best known for his work on theme songs for anime and tokusatsu. For over 40 years, he has recorded over 1200 songs for Japanese film, television, video and video games. He is referred to by fans and...
Ōga Neiger Theme Song: c/w by Ichirou Mizuki
Ichirou Mizuki
, better known by his stage name , is a Japanese vocalist, lyrist, composer, voice actor and actor best known for his work on theme songs for anime and tokusatsu. For over 40 years, he has recorded over 1200 songs for Japanese film, television, video and video games. He is referred to by fans and...
- by Abe 10zen
- by Shiro Fujisato
- by Mitsuko HorieMitsuko Horieis a Japanese seiyū and singer. She was born on March 8, 1957 in Yamato, Kanagawa, Japan. She has voiced several characters throughout her career, such as Sailor Galaxia in Sailor Moon: Sailor Stars and Remi in the Nippon Animation World Masterpiece Theater series Remi, Nobody's Girl...
- by Ryu Hachimori
- by Kakusai Han
- by Abe 10zen
External links
- Official website
- Neiger Project at NHKNHKNHK is Japan's national public broadcasting organization. NHK, which has always identified itself to its audiences by the English pronunciation of its initials, is a publicly owned corporation funded by viewers' payments of a television license fee....
- Neiger Comic at Kadokawa ShotenKadokawa Shotenis a well-known Japanese publishing company based in Tokyo, Japan. Kadokawa has published both manga novels and magazines, such as Newtype magazine...