Kōhan Kawauchi

Kōhan Kawauchi (川内 康範, Kawauchi Kōhan) (February 26, 1920 – April 6, 2008), also known as Yasunori Kawauchi, created various tokusatsu series, including the first, Moonlight Mask, in 1958.[1] He was originally from Hakodate, Hokkaido.[2]

His series Warrior of Love Rainbowman (1972) is considered to be an inspiration for Go Nagai's Cutie Honey.[3] Other tokusatsu shows he created include Seven Color Mask (1959) and Messenger of Allah (1960).

Personal life

Kawauchi converted to Islam in 1959. This led to his creation of the tokusatsu superhero series Messenger of Allah in 1960.[4]

References
  1. "Kawauchi, Kōhan aka Kawauchi, Yasunori". Archived from the original on 2008-02-10. Retrieved 2008-02-18.
  2. Kōhan Kawauchi on IMDb
  3. "Jmaruyama" (2006). "Cutey Honey Flash". Japan Hero. Archived from the original on 2008-02-22. Retrieved 2008-02-18.
  4. Baron, Reuben (6 March 2018). "The 15 Most Bonkers Superheroes From Japan". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved 16 February 2020.



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