Masaru Igami

Writing

Masaru Igami

Born — Died

1931-07-14 — 1991-11-16

Place of birth

Gunma Prefecture, Japan

Known for

Writing

Credits

29 titles

Masaru Igami was born on 14 July 1931 in Gunma Prefecture, Japan. He was a writer, known for Kamen Rider (1971), Return of Ultraman (1971) and Yûsei ôji (1958).

Known for

Ultraman vs. Kamen Rider poster
7.5

A special retrospective of the two franchises, with segments making comparisons between the different characters, their weapons, powers and so forth. The final segment of the special is the short film "Super Battle: Ultraman vs Kamen Rider" The main characters, Ultraman and Kamen Rider 1 appear on the scene separately, each fighting an original kaijin and kaiju. When the two monsters are nearly defeated, they merge into a more powerful kaiju. Ultraman experiences trouble and calls for Kamen Rider 1's help. Kamen Rider 1 is then able to grow to enormous size to fight alongside Ultraman.

Ultraman vs. Kamen Rider

1993

Legend of Dinosaurs and Monster Birds poster
4.6

A Japanese geologist discovers that dinosaurs still exist in caves beneath the surface of a volcanic lake.

Legend of Dinosaurs and Monster Birds

1977

Swords of the Space Ark poster
5.8

Sci-fi meets martial arts in this lively chronicle of a warrior pilot who returns to his native planet to find it controlled by a wicked tyrant Captain Kogar. He also finds his family has been slaughtered and so now it is up to him and his pals to kick the heck out of Kogar and return the planet to its rightful rulers. This film was assembled from episodes of the Japanese TV series, Message from Space: Galactic Warriors (which in itself was a spinoff from the feature Message from Space).

Swords of the Space Ark

1981

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

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

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

Behind the camera

Ultraman vs. Kamen Rider poster
7.5

A special retrospective of the two franchises, with segments making comparisons between the different characters, their weapons, powers and so forth. The final segment of the special is the short film "Super Battle: Ultraman vs Kamen Rider" The main characters, Ultraman and Kamen Rider 1 appear on the scene separately, each fighting an original kaijin and kaiju. When the two monsters are nearly defeated, they merge into a more powerful kaiju. Ultraman experiences trouble and calls for Kamen Rider 1's help. Kamen Rider 1 is then able to grow to enormous size to fight alongside Ultraman.

Ultraman vs. Kamen Rider

1993

Legend of Dinosaurs and Monster Birds poster
4.6

A Japanese geologist discovers that dinosaurs still exist in caves beneath the surface of a volcanic lake.

Legend of Dinosaurs and Monster Birds

1977

Swords of the Space Ark poster
5.8

Sci-fi meets martial arts in this lively chronicle of a warrior pilot who returns to his native planet to find it controlled by a wicked tyrant Captain Kogar. He also finds his family has been slaughtered and so now it is up to him and his pals to kick the heck out of Kogar and return the planet to its rightful rulers. This film was assembled from episodes of the Japanese TV series, Message from Space: Galactic Warriors (which in itself was a spinoff from the feature Message from Space).

Swords of the Space Ark

1981

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Killer's Mission poster
6.8

Ichibei is assigned by Shogun Tokugawa to prevent the sale of a Dutch ships-load of rifles to the hostile Shogun Satsuma. On his mission he meets a cowardly Ronin who becomes his assistant, as well as a female spy and a female warrior...

Killer's Mission

1969

Kamen Rider X: The Movie poster
6.7

A little girl named Sayoko witnesses the murder of an Interpol agent by the G.O.D. kaijin Hercules. Keisuke Jin saves her before Hercules disposes of her. Sayoko tells Keisuke that G.O.D. is targeting an important official named Kibara. Kamen Rider X has his hands full when G.O.D abducts Kibara and takes Sayoko and her mother hostage.

Kamen Rider X: The Movie

1974

Fight! Dragon (TV Pilot) - Dragon Flies to Hong Kong. poster
NR

After ten years Ryuma Shiranui, aka Dragon, returns to Hong Kong to visit the grave of his mentor, Kaizan Fubiki, who recently died from "an accidental fall off a cliff." Shadow, an international organization of assassins who specialize in arranging "accidents" so that their clients will never be suspected of murder, have been contracted to kill Kaimei Lin. The job is given to "Red Tiger" who warns Dragon not to interfere, which of course he does. Red Tiger kidnaps Lin's wife and demands a ransom, intending that when he shows up to pay, both he and his wife will suffer a tragic accident. But Dragon shows up to deliver the ransom instead.

Fight! Dragon (TV Pilot) - Dragon Flies to Hong Kong.

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Message from Space: Galactic Wars The Movie poster
6.0

The movie version of Ryu and Hayato fighting against the Gavanas Empire.

Message from Space: Galactic Wars The Movie

1978

Kamen Rider vs. Shocker poster
6.2

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

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

The Magic Serpent poster
6.4

In ancient Japan, a good lord is killed and his throne is taken by the trecherous Yuki Daijo and the evil wizard Orochi-Maru. The lords young son Ikazuki-maru is rescued from the jaws of death by a magic bird sent by a wizard. Fourteen years later, Prince Ikazuki-maru embarks on an adventure to avenge his parents with his newfound magic powers.

The Magic Serpent

1966

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

Daitetsujin 17: Aerial Battleship poster
7.0

Captain Gomes uses a flying battleship to battle the giant robot Daitetsujin 17. Theatrically-released abridgement of Episode 15 of the TV series.

Daitetsujin 17: Aerial Battleship

1977

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

Watari, the Ninja Boy poster
6.5

Adapted from Sanpei Shirato's classic manga, a legend unfolds as Watari, a young boy skilled in ninjutsu, takes on the corruption inside the Iga clan and avenges many unjustly killed ninja by the acts of Sandayu Momochi's scheming vice-leader.

Watari, the Ninja Boy

1966

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

10th Degree Earthquake poster
NR

World disasters wake up prehistoric beasts at the foot of Mt. Fuji.

10th Degree Earthquake

1978

Ninja Captor: The Movie poster
6.0

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

Ninja Captor: The Movie

1976

The Detective Fencer poster
NR

Young swordsman Shintaro must fight against evil officials who plot to overthrow the youthful Shogun.

The Detective Fencer

1964

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

Kappa no Sanpei: Ghost Operation poster
NR

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

Kappa no Sanpei: Ghost Operation

1968

Barom-1: The Movie poster
6.0

Two children merge into the superhero Barom-1 to fight the evil Dolge. Theatrical version of episode 14 of the Barom-1 TV series

Barom-1: The Movie

1972

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