Tōru Hirayama

Production

Tōru Hirayama

Born — Died

1929-03-19 — 2013-07-31

Place of birth

Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan

Known for

Production

Credits

39 titles

Known for

A 10th Rider Appears! Kamen Rider - All Riders Assemble! poster
6.0

The Badan Empire killed Ryo Murasame's older sister, and he had been cybernetically remodeled into ZX. However, he regained himself after an accident and stood up fearlessly.

A 10th Rider Appears! Kamen Rider - All Riders Assemble!

1984

Message from Space poster
5.9

The peaceful planet of Jillucia has been nearly wiped out by the Gavanas, whose leader takes orders from his mother rather than the Emperor. King Kaiba sends out eight Liabe holy seeds, each to be received by a chosen one to defend the Gavanas. Each recipient, ranging from hardened General Garuda to Gavana Prince Hans to young Terrans Meia, Kido, and Aaron all have different reactions to being chosen.

Message from Space

1978

Kamen Rider V3: The Movie poster
6.7

During a battle against Destron's forces, Shiro Kazami helps a priest who has been attacked by the evil organization's kaijin Hasami-Jaguar. Little does he know that the church where the priest resides is a front for a Destron hideout. After finding out the organization's latest motive, Kamen Rider V3, along with the Double Riders, must stop Destron from detonating a nuclear bomb in Tokyo.

Kamen Rider V3: The Movie

1973

Himitsu Sentai Gorenger: The Red Death Match poster
8.5

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

Kamen Rider: Eight Riders vs. Galaxy King poster
7.5

When a new threat from outer space called Galaxy King arrives on Earth seeking an equation for a new type of energy, Skyrider, and the other seven Kamen Riders join forces to fight off the new foe and the armies of Neo-Shocker.

Kamen Rider: Eight Riders vs. Galaxy King

1980

Kamen Rider Super-1: The Movie poster
6.2

The Dogma Kingdom attacks the Matagi (mountain tribe) village of Yamabiko to steal the sacred Flying Dragon Fortress and wreak havoc all over Japan. Six children from the fallen village take refuge in a nearby town, keeping their identities as Matagi citizens a secret. Kamen Rider Super-1 must protect these children from the Dogma Kingdom, as they hold the secret to the Flying Dragon Fortress' weakness.

Kamen Rider Super-1: The Movie

1981

Film credits

Behind the camera

A 10th Rider Appears! Kamen Rider - All Riders Assemble! poster
6.0

The Badan Empire killed Ryo Murasame's older sister, and he had been cybernetically remodeled into ZX. However, he regained himself after an accident and stood up fearlessly.

A 10th Rider Appears! Kamen Rider - All Riders Assemble!

1984

Message from Space poster
5.9

The peaceful planet of Jillucia has been nearly wiped out by the Gavanas, whose leader takes orders from his mother rather than the Emperor. King Kaiba sends out eight Liabe holy seeds, each to be received by a chosen one to defend the Gavanas. Each recipient, ranging from hardened General Garuda to Gavana Prince Hans to young Terrans Meia, Kido, and Aaron all have different reactions to being chosen.

Message from Space

1978

Kamen Rider V3: The Movie poster
6.7

During a battle against Destron's forces, Shiro Kazami helps a priest who has been attacked by the evil organization's kaijin Hasami-Jaguar. Little does he know that the church where the priest resides is a front for a Destron hideout. After finding out the organization's latest motive, Kamen Rider V3, along with the Double Riders, must stop Destron from detonating a nuclear bomb in Tokyo.

Kamen Rider V3: The Movie

1973

Himitsu Sentai Gorenger: The Red Death Match poster
8.5

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

Kamen Rider: Eight Riders vs. Galaxy King poster
7.5

When a new threat from outer space called Galaxy King arrives on Earth seeking an equation for a new type of energy, Skyrider, and the other seven Kamen Riders join forces to fight off the new foe and the armies of Neo-Shocker.

Kamen Rider: Eight Riders vs. Galaxy King

1980

Kamen Rider Super-1: The Movie poster
6.2

The Dogma Kingdom attacks the Matagi (mountain tribe) village of Yamabiko to steal the sacred Flying Dragon Fortress and wreak havoc all over Japan. Six children from the fallen village take refuge in a nearby town, keeping their identities as Matagi citizens a secret. Kamen Rider Super-1 must protect these children from the Dogma Kingdom, as they hold the secret to the Flying Dragon Fortress' weakness.

Kamen Rider Super-1: The Movie

1981

Kamen Rider V3 vs. Destron Mutants poster
6.0

A physicist named Tetsuo Okita discovers a new mineral called "Satanium," which is more powerful than uranium and emits destructive effects to anyone exposed to it. However, Destron abducts Okita in hopes of finding the source of Satanium and collecting more of it to expedite their run for global domination. Kamen Rider V3 must act fast in rescuing Professor Okita and preventing Destron from collecting more of the deadly mineral.

Kamen Rider V3 vs. Destron Mutants

1973

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

Kamen Rider vs. Ambassador Hell poster
7.0

Takeshi Hongo and FBI agent Kazuya Taki fake their deaths when they are attacked by Shocker soldiers during a motocross race. They disguise themselves as Shocker soldiers and infiltrate the main headquarters, but it doesn't take too long for Ambassador Hell to find their whereabouts and trap them. Before he detonates a bomb within the base, Ambassador Hell tells Kamen Rider #1 and Taki that Shocker is preparing a giant laser capable of destroying cities. Our two heroes must escape from the base's self-destruction and stop Shocker from arming their latest weapon. Not only that, they must rescue Tachibana and the racing club, who have been abducted by Shocker's minions.

Kamen Rider vs. Ambassador Hell

1972

Himitsu Sentai Gorenger: The Volcano's Last Big Eruption poster
5.4

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

Ninjascope: The Magic World of Ninjas poster
NR

A strange cult spreads its evil influence across the country, and it's up to Akakage to find out what the nefarious organization is up to. Based on Episodes 1 through 3 and Episodes 5 through 6 of the 1967 Akakage TV Series

Ninjascope: The Magic World of Ninjas

1968

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

Kamen Rider Amazon: The Movie poster
6.7

The Kamen Rider Amazon movie is a theatrical version of episode 16, Garander's Tokyo Sea of Flames Operation!!, depicting Gengoro Beastman's attempt to execute Garanda's Tokyo Sea of Flame plan.

Kamen Rider Amazon: The Movie

1975

Five Riders vs. King Dark poster
6.2

During a motocross practice, Keisuke Jin is ambushed by two Myth Cyborgs created by a secret organization that's attempting to control Japan, G.O.D. (Government of Darkness). He transforms into Kamen Rider X, but little does he know that his battle is recorded and analyzed by King Dark, G.O.D.'s commander, to create a super cyborg. Other G.O.D. cyborgs are attacking all over Tokyo and in the middle of the crisis, the original four Riders return to Japan from different countries around the world. The five Riders unite to lead a counter attack against G.O.D.

Five Riders vs. King Dark

1974

Kamen Rider vs. Shocker poster
6.3

Professor Daidōji has developed a gravity machine called the GX Device. Unfortunately, Shocker wants it; so they attack the professor and destroy his laboratory, but come home empty-handed. Shocker's agents find out that the plans for the GX Device are with Daidōji's daughter, who is celebrating her birthday. Now the Kamen Riders, along with FBI agent Kazuya Taki, must protect Daidōji's daughter and prevent Shocker from obtaining the plans.

Kamen Rider vs. Shocker

1972

Kikaider 01: The Movie poster
5.0

When Hakaider starts his own evil organization, Dr. Komyoji's android Kikaider 01 awakens to protect Japan from the forces of evil.

Kikaider 01: The Movie

1973

Himitsu Sentai Gorenger: The Blue Fortress poster
9.0

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

Kamen Rider Stronger: The Movie poster
7.2

Waniida from Black Satan attacks a young boy and long-time Kamen Rider ally Tōbei Tachibana, but Kamen Rider Stronger and Electro Wave Human Tackle run in to make the save. However, Shigeru and Yuriko fall into separate traps and are captured by Black Satan. Yuriko fights for her life as Shigeru is brainwashed by the organization.

Kamen Rider Stronger: The Movie

1975

All Together! Seven Kamen Riders!! poster
7.5

The special opens with Tachibana Tōbei taking some children to a Kamen Rider roadshow. Just as he's reminiscing about all the heroic modified humans he's lived alongside- Ichigō, Nigō, V3, Riderman, X, Amazon, Stronger and Tackle- the first seven Riders gradually show up to greet him in their human guises, unrecognised by the crowds. When it's revealed that the kaijin onstage are 'real', not actors, the Riders transform to save the crowd and Rider actors, uniting their power to defeat the Delzer Army's true leader, Great General Darkness in his hideout beneath the stadium.

All Together! Seven Kamen Riders!!

1976

Ninja Captor: The Movie poster
6.0

A group of modern-day ninjas fight the Fuma Clan.

Ninja Captor: The Movie

1976

Watari and the Fantasticks poster
NR

Based on Episodes 27 through 28, 33 through 35, Episode 37 and 39 of the 1967 Akakage TV Series "Upon learning of the evil general Yuri Danjo's rebellion, Oda Nobunaga rushes to Kyoto with a small force from his castle in Kiyosu. However, along the way, Negoro ninjas allied with Danjo are waiting with their terrifying monsters. The ninjas Red Shadow, Blue Shadow, and White Shadow engage in a fierce battle against the 13 Negoro ninjas and their monsters." - Official Japanese DVD Synopsis

Watari and the Fantasticks

1967

Go Go Kamen Rider poster
5.8

The Shocker Organization sends two of its Inhumanoids to destroy an atomic plant, but their plan is foiled by an invisible barrier that surrounds the complex. Because of this, they abduct a top soccer player and convert him into Tokageron, a lizard Inhumanoid capable of kicking a 5 kg bomb to destroy the plant's barrier. Kamen Rider must once again combat the Shocker and prevent them from destroying the atomic plant.

Go Go Kamen Rider

1971

The Adventure of Robocon poster
10.0

Feature film adventure of Robocon and his pals.

The Adventure of Robocon

1976

Flying at Ya', Android Kikaider poster
6.8

A sinister organization launches a wave of audacious attacks in an attempt to gain world domination. Commanded by the evil Professor Gill, masked androids and fearsome DARK Destructoid monsters terrorize innocent victims and wreak havoc throughout Japan. A solitary figure emerges to combat the menace. Whenever DARK attacks, a denim-clad road warrior appears, strumming a haunting refrain on his guitar. His name is Jiro, and a secret lies at the heart of his lonely existence. Jiro is a mechanical man. Vulnerable to Professor Gill's shrill flute wooing him to the DARK side, Jiro battles the evil menace by transforming into the mighty red-and-blue android known as...Kikaida.

Flying at Ya', Android Kikaider

1973

Robot Detective: The Movie poster
7.0

Robot Detective K and his human colleagues battle the criminal organization BADDO. Theatrical release re-edited from episodes 1-9, 11, and 12 of the TV series with newly-added narration.

Robot Detective: The Movie

1973

The Coin Thrower Zenigata poster
NR

The film tells about a young detective Zenigata Heiji who successfully solves a disgusting and unusual case involving the manufacture of counterfeit money.

The Coin Thrower Zenigata

1963

Flying from the Movie Screen: Inazuman poster
7.0

The moth-like superhero Inazuman has the climactic battle with Emperor Bamba and the Neo-Human Empire Phantom Army while also confronting the rise of President Geisel and the Desper Corps. An alternate version of events depicted in the TV series, exhibited theatrically in 3-D.

Flying from the Movie Screen: Inazuman

1974

Henshin Ninja Arashi: The Movie poster
NR

During the Edo period, Henshin Ninja Arashi and his allies fight for peace. (extended version of episode 6 of the TV series)

Henshin Ninja Arashi: The Movie

1972

Akumaizer 3: The Movie poster
NR

A trio of renegade demons fight their evil brothers in a theatrical release of the first episode of the TV series.

Akumaizer 3: The Movie

1975

Watari the Conqueror poster
NR

Based on Episodes 14 , 22, and 24 through 26 of the Akakage 1967 TV Series. "A group of sorcerers called the Manji Clan go on a rampage in search of the Gearman bells. The three Gearman bells hold the formula for intense power. Nobunaga, summons the Masked Ninja "Red Shadow" to crush the ambitions of the Manji Party."- Official Japanese DVD Synopsis

Watari the Conqueror

1967

Akakage: 3-D Adventure Movie poster
7.0

Heroic masked ninja Akakage (Red Shadow) and his two companions fight evil warlords in feudal Japan with their superhuman powers and high tech gadgets. Theatrical film with 3-D sequences based on the TV series KAMEN NO NINJA AKAKAGE.

Akakage: 3-D Adventure Movie

1969

Judo for Life poster
NR

Naoya Ichijo uses special judo techniques to succeed.

Judo for Life

1970

Kappa no Sanpei: Ghost Operation poster
NR

Sanpei has opened the door to the world of the kappa.

Kappa no Sanpei: Ghost Operation

1968

The Kagestar: The Movie poster
8.0

The superhero The Kagestar fights the monsters of the Satan Empire.

The Kagestar: The Movie

1976

Space Ironman Kyodain: The Movie poster
5.5

Captured by an alien empire from the planet Dada, Dr. Hayama has programmed the personalities of his two kidnapped sons, Joji and Ryuji, into two Cyberroids to combat the Dada Robot Army and care for his youngest son, Kenji.

Space Ironman Kyodain: The Movie

1976

Captain Ultra: The Movie poster
NR

In the latter half of the 21st century, Captain Ultra and the crew of his ship the Mighty Spiegel oppose the Vandel aliens. Re-edited from episodes 2 and 5 of the TV series and released theatrically as part of the Toei Manga Matsuri.

Captain Ultra: The Movie

1967

Inazuman Flash poster
6.0

Episode 12 of Inazuman Flash, released theatrically.

Inazuman Flash

1974

Voyage Into Space poster
6.2

Earth is invaded by an interstellar terrorist group, Big Fire (the Gargoyle Gang in the American version), led by Emperor Guillotine who spends most of his time in a multicolored space ship hidden at the bottom of Earth's ocean, from which he issues his orders. Big Fire is capturing scientists to create an army of monsters to conquer Earth. A boy named Daisaku Kusama (Johnny Sokko in the American version) and a young Unicorn agent named Jūrō Minami (Jerry Mano in the American version) are shipwrecked on an island after being attacked by a sea monster and subsequently captured by Big Fire. They flee to where a Pharaoh-like giant robot is being built by captive scientist Lucius Guardian, who gives Daisaku and Jūrō its control device. Guardian helps them escape before he is shot to death; before he dies, he triggers an atomic bomb which destroys the base. The radiation activates the robot, which now obeys only Daisaku.

Voyage Into Space

1970