Shozo Uehara

Writing

Shozo Uehara

Born 1937-02-06 · Okinawa-ken, Okinawa, Japan

Shōzō Uehara was a tokusatsu writer notable for his early influence in Sentai. Initially writing in the genre for many of the early Ultraman series, including as head writer of Kaette Kita Ultraman in 1971, he became the main writer of all of the initial Sentai series, from 1975's Himitsu Sentai Gorenger to 1981's Taiyou Sentai Sun Vulcan; he also returned for anniversary series Chouriki Sentai Ohranger in 1995. He also was the main writer for 1978's Spider-Man Tokusatsu; the first five Metal Hero series (1982's Uchuu Keiji Gavan to 1986's Jikuu Senshi Speilban) and the initial main writer for 1987's Kamen Rider Black.

Acting credits

Behind the camera

Space Pirate Captain Harlock: Mystery Of The Arcadia poster
7.4

The story on Arcadia's mystery, on which the 13th television episode was based.

Space Pirate Captain Harlock: Mystery Of The Arcadia

1978

J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai vs. Gorenger poster
8.2

While investigating a UFO in the Sky Ace, J.A.K.Q. is caught off guard by the return of Iron Claw, with the Big Four now leading the remnants of Crime and the Black Cross Army.

J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai vs. Gorenger

1978

Himitsu Sentai Gorenger: The Movie poster
8.0

A Masked Monster being chased for stealing a microfilm with EAGLE secrets hides on a houseboat to avoid Kaijo and Asuka's pursuit.

Himitsu Sentai Gorenger: The Movie

1975

Himitsu Sentai Gorenger: The Blue Fortress poster
10.0

A mission to take down a Black Cross fortress becomes hampered when a Masked Monster, under the direction of a returned general, takes Variblune from Shinmei for their usage. This is a theatrical version of episode 15 of the Himitsu Sentai Gorenger television series.

Himitsu Sentai Gorenger: The Blue Fortress

1975

The Legend of Watt Poe poster
6.2

The legend of Watt Poe, a mysterious whale said to give happiness, in a world destroyed many years ago by a nuclear war

The Legend of Watt Poe

1988

Denshi Sentai Denziman: The Movie poster
6.5

When a mother with an unexpected origin is held hostage by the Vader Clan, the Denziman must come to her rescue.

Denshi Sentai Denziman: The Movie

1980

Japanese Spiderman: Episode 0 poster
6.3

The Iron Cross Army are sabotaging oil-tankers with the help of their monster, the Sea-Devil, a semi-mechanical anthropomorphic swordfish with an ability to shoot torpedoes from its mouth. Spiderman employs the help of the interpol agent Juzo Mamiya to help him stop the Iron Cross Army.

Japanese Spiderman: Episode 0

1978

Brain 17 poster
7.5

Brain is the world's greatest computer, and also the most intelligent being on planet Earth. One day, Brain decides to abandon its terrestrial moorings, and it's up to The Defenders to track it down. Unfortunately, Brain has developed an amazing army of deadly giant robots, including one with a huge "17" emblazoned on its chest-plate, with which it plans to subjugate its creators. A young boy whose family was killed by Brain's followers manages to activate Daitetsujin 17, which thereafter comes to his rescue whenever he is in danger from Brain's minions.

Brain 17

1982

Himitsu Sentai Gorenger: The Red Death Match poster
10.0

The Gorenger try to retrieve rocket plans stolen by the Black Cross as Daita meets a mysterious girl he saves from them. This is a theatrical version of episode 36 of the Himitsu Sentai Gorenger television series.

Himitsu Sentai Gorenger: The Red Death Match

1976

Chouriki Sentai Ohranger: The Movie poster
8.3

When Bulldont decides to steal humans to make a movie showing humanity the errors of their ways, the Ohranger pursue in order to get them back.

Chouriki Sentai Ohranger: The Movie

1995

Ultraman: Great Monster Decisive Battle poster
6.0

A 1979 Japanese tokusatsu kaiju film produced by Tsuburaya Productions, consisting of re-edited material from the original television series Ultraman. Ultraman: The Great Decisive Battle was the 1st movie of the third Showa phase (Jissouji's Ultraman being first and Ultra Brothers vs. The Monster Army being second) and because of this Tsuburaya decided to make this a reunion of the last 12 Ultras (aside from Ultraman 80 which hadn't come out yet). Tsuburaya decided to give this a different tone than Jissouji's Ultraman, having more new scenes and appealing to the all-Ultra fan.

Ultraman: Great Monster Decisive Battle

1979

UFO Robot Grendizer Theatrical Version poster
7.0

Special episode in cinemascope format for Japanese cinemas.

UFO Robot Grendizer Theatrical Version

1975

Ultraman: Monster Movie Feature poster
7.1

The film consists of re-edited material from the original television series Ultraman. Episodes 1, 8, 26, and 27 were used for the film. They were narrated by Hikari Urano as an "Ultraman Documentary". Allegedly only one new scene was shot, and that some parts of the movie where shot in black and white for unknown reasons. The movie screened at the same time as the Toho movie King Kong Escapes.

Ultraman: Monster Movie Feature

1967

Himitsu Sentai Gorenger: The Volcano's Last Big Eruption poster
5.2

When Magman makes a blunder that finally makes him lose the Black Cross Furher's trust, he begins a rampage against EAGLE with Navarone Fortress, the Gorenger must finally stop them. It features the destruction of Volcano Mask General Magman and his Mobile Fortress Navarone, as well as the Gorenger Machines, and the first appearance of his successor Commander-in-Chief Golden Mask. This is a theatrical version of episode 54 of the Himitsu Sentai Gorenger television series.

Himitsu Sentai Gorenger: The Volcano's Last Big Eruption

1976

Taiyo Sentai Sun Vulcan: The Movie poster
6.0

A Sun Vulcan movie was released on July 18, 1981 at the Toei Manga Festival. It takes place some time after episode 23. In it Black Magma decides to separate Hiba from his teammates while plotting to blow up Tokyo with hidden bombs.

Taiyo Sentai Sun Vulcan: The Movie

1981

Himitsu Sentai Gorenger: The Bomb Hurricane! poster
8.6

The Gorenger head for Matsuyama to prevent the Black Cross from firing a missile to destroy Japan. Himitsu Sentai Gorenger: The Bomb Hurricane is a theatrical film based on the Himitsu Sentai Gorenger television series. It was originally shown on July 22, 1976 (between Episodes 56 and 57 of the TV series) as part of the Toei Manga Matsuri film festival. It was the only Gorenger film that was a completely original work and not a theatrical version of a TV episode.

Himitsu Sentai Gorenger: The Bomb Hurricane!

1976

Ultraman Ace: Giant Ant Terrible-Monster vs. The Ultra Brothers poster
6.0

Theatrical version of episode 5 of Ultraman Ace TV series. Two women go missing, with witnesses testifying that they vanished underground. The only common link between the incidents was that both women had type O blood. TAC closes the case, but when Yuko and Seiji are out shopping, Yuko herself is targeted. Seiji manages to free her, and the two catch a glimpse of the terrible-monster, Aribunta.

Ultraman Ace: Giant Ant Terrible-Monster vs. The Ultra Brothers

1989

J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai: The Movie poster
6.0

Ryu obsessively pursues a CRIME agent who steals a powerful new explosive and takes control of a powerful supercar. This is a theatrical presentation of episode 7 of the J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai television series.

J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai: The Movie

1977

Space Sheriff Shaider: The Movie poster
6.5

An alien assassin, Omega, who makes a living by hunting down Space Sheriffs, arrives on Earth. Adapting a helmet, twin shoulder cannons, and other weapons into his fighting style after losing to Gavan and Sharivan, Omega is now targeting Shaider and challenges him to a fight to the death. Space Sheriff Shaider is the film adaptation of the Metal Heroes series of the same name. This movie takes place between episodes 19 & 20 of the TV show.

Space Sheriff Shaider: The Movie

1984

Kamen Rider Black: Hurry to Demon Island! poster
7.1

Originally known simply as Kamen Rider Black during its theatrical release. Children all over Tokyo mysteriously disappear without warning. Kotaro suspects that the Gorgom are behind the abductions and follows a suspicious-looking tour bus with children on it, only to lose its trail off a cliff. With the help of a fisherman, Kotaro travels to a remote island and uses his abilities as Kamen Rider Black to save the children and foil Gorgom's latest evil scheme.

Kamen Rider Black: Hurry to Demon Island!

1988

Battlefield of the Space Saucers poster
6.3

Duke Freed is an alien who has escaped to Earth after his home planet was invaded by the armies of Great King Yarban. Five years have passed and now Yarban's daughter, Princess Teronna, is on a mission to find both Duke and his spaceship Grendizer by invading our planet with their fleet of flying saucers. The pilot movie of Grendizer. It is about Duke Fleed, a fugitive of the planet fleed, who was kicked out of his planet by the Armies of Vega. Fleed and the daughter of the king of Vega we in love before the war between their planets. The armies of Vega continue their fight with Duke Fleed.

Battlefield of the Space Saucers

1975

Kamen Rider J poster
6.7

The story begins with three Aliens in human form preparing for a ritual to feed the Fog Mother's "siblings". The Fog Mother last came to earth during the Prehistoric Age and is the cause of the extinction of the dinosaurs. Kenji and his kid sister are in the mountains, investigating all the deaths of animals and trees there. The Fog Mother sends the three aliens, "Gorai", "Zuu", and "Agito" to kidnap Kenji's baby sister for the sacrifice.

Kamen Rider J

1994

Order of the Salaryman poster
NR

A salaryman promoted against his will skips his first morning meeting and slips into a spiral of small rebellions—cafés, nightclubs, and a fleeting romance—while rejecting the rigid “medals” of corporate success. Torn between family and freedom, he plots a staged disappearance to reclaim a late-coming youth, in a bittersweet drama underscored by the haunting refrain of “Akita Ondo.”

Order of the Salaryman

1973

Return of Ultraman: Terror of the Waterspout Monsters poster
6.0

A theatrical release of The Return of Ultraman episodes 13-14. It was released on December 12, 1971 as part of the Toho Champion Festival along with Godzilla, Mothra, King Ghidorah: Earth's Greatest Battle (edited from Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster) and shorter versions of The Adventures of Hutch the Honeybee, and The Little Match Girl.

Return of Ultraman: Terror of the Waterspout Monsters

1971