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Toshiki Inoue (
Biography
editInoue was born the child of Masaru Igami, a screenwriter known for his works on shows such as Kamen Rider and Akakage. Belonging to the fantasy literature Study Group at Seikei University, a short story written by Inoue caught the way of Toei Animation producer Shichijo Keizo, leading to his debut screenplay in 1981 with the 24th episode of Dr. Slump, "Arale's Big Change!"[3] Since then, he was the head writer of animated works such as Galaxy Angel, Kiba, and Death Note.
Like his father, Inoue also has done prolific work in the tokusatsu genre. In 1991, he was the head writer of the Toei tokusatsu series Chōjin Sentai Jetman, part of the popular Super Sentai franchise. In 1996, he was the head writer of Choukou Senshi Changéríon, writing the majority of its 39 episode run. He has also written extensively within the Kamen Rider franchise, writing almost every episode for Kamen Rider Agito, Kamen Rider 555, and Kamen Rider Kiva. During the production shuffle for Kamen Rider Hibiki, Inoue was brought in to be the head writer from episode 30 onwards, including writing the series' movie, Kamen Rider Hibiki & The Seven Senki. Inoue is also responsible for most of the Kamen Rider films within the 2000s, including two original films, Kamen Rider the First and Kamen Rider the Next, which were retelling of the original Kamen Rider series, and Kamen Rider V3, respectively. In 2013, Inoue was appointed as the head writer of Shougeki Gouraigan, created by fellow tokusatsu veteran Keita Amemiya.
Inoue's style of writing leans towards the skepticism of "complete integrity of the heroic ideal". His protagonists have a tendency to be calculative, have a scruffy attitude, or be generally flawed, allowing for "trauma" within the series. Interpersonal conflict is as important as the action within the series, with unity being difficult to achieve even among the heroes.[3] The universal theme of "What is justice, love and friendship" is used as catharsis, placing the heroes against their antithesis. He is also influenced by the books of Arsene Lupin and Agatha Christie, wishing to give his stories a "touch of mystery".[3]
Filmography
edit- series head writer denoted in bold
Anime television series
edit- Dr. Slump & Arale-chan (1981–1982)
- Mirai Keisatsu Urashiman (1983)
- Okawari-Boy Starzan S (1984)
- Fist of the North Star (1984)
- Urusei Yatsura (1984–1986)
- Dirty Pair (1985)
- Doteraman (1986)
- Dragon Ball (1986–1989)
- City Hunter (1987)
- Kamen no Ninja Akakage (1987–1988)
- City Hunter 2 (1988)
- Mashin Hero Wataru (1988)
- Ranma ½ (1989): head writer (eps 8–18)
- Ranma ½ Nettohen (1989)
- Jushin Liger (1989)
- Legend of Heavenly Sphere Shurato (1989)
- Dragon Ball Z (1989–1990)
- Yawara! A Fashionable Judo Girl (1989–1992)
- Obatarian (1990)
- The Brave Express Might Gaine (1993)
- Wild Knights Gulkeeva (1995)
- Detective Conan (1996)
- Ijiwaru Baa-san (1996)
- Grander Musashi (1997)
- Super Express Hikarian (1997)
- The File of Young Kindaichi (1997)
- Bomberman B-Daman Bakugaiden (1998)
- Master Keaton (1998)
- Yu-Gi-Oh! (1998)
- Galaxy Angel (2001)
- Galaxy Angel Z (2002)
- Panyo Panyo Di Gi Charat (2002)
- Ultra Radiant Express Hikarian (2002)
- Dragon Drive (2002)
- Galaxy Angel A (2002)
- Galaxy Angel AA (2003)
- Fullmetal Alchemist (2003)
- Ninja Scroll: The Series (2003)
- Galaxy Angel S (2003)
- Papuwa (2003–2004)
- Tenjho Tenge (2004)
- Galaxy Angel X (2004)
- Legend of DUO (2004–2005)
- Gaiking: Legend of Daiku-Maryu (2005)
- Kiba (2006)
- Witchblade (2006)
- Sumomomo Momomo (2006–2007)
- Death Note (2006–2007)
- Devil May Cry: The Animated Series (2007)
- Happy Lucky Bikkuriman (2007)
- MapleStory (2007–2008)
- Chaos;Head (2008)[4]
- Kamen no Maid Guy (2008)
- Dragon Ball Z Kai (2009)
- Iron Man (2010)
- Ushio and Tora (2015–2016)[5]
- Garo: Crimson Moon (2015-2016)[6]
- Active Raid (2016)
- Sword Gai: The Animation (2018)[7]
- Karakuri Circus (2018-2019)[8]
TV tokusatsu
edit- Dokincho! Nemurin (1985)
- Choushinsei Flashman (1986)
- Hikari Sentai Maskman (1987)
- Choujuu Sentai Liveman (1988)
- Kousoku Sentai Turboranger (1989)
- Chikyu Sentai Fiveman (1990)
- Choujin Sentai Jetman (1991–1992)
- Kyōryū Sentai Zyuranger (1992)
- Gosei Sentai Dairanger (1993)
- Chōriki Sentai Ohranger (1995)
- Choukou Senshi Changéríon (1996)
- Kamen Rider Kuuga (2000)
- Mirai Sentai Timeranger (2000)
- Tekkōki Mikazuki (2000–2001)
- Kamen Rider Agito (2001–2002)
- Kamen Rider Ryuki (2002)
- Steel Angel Kurumi Pure (2002)
- Kamen Rider 555 (2003–2004)
- Kamen Rider Blade (2004)
- Kamen Rider Hibiki (2005–2006): head writer (eps 30-48)
- Kamen Rider Kabuto (2006)
- Cutie Honey: The Live (2007–2008)
- Kamen Rider Kiva (2008–2009)
- Kamen Rider Decade (2009)
- Garo: Makai Senki (2011)
- Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger (2011)
- Shougeki Gouraigan (2013)
- Kamen Rider Zi-O (2019)
- Rider Time: Kamen Rider Ryuki (2019)
- Rider Time: Kamen Rider Decade vs Kamen Rider Zi-O (2021)
- Avataro Sentai Donbrothers (2022)[9]
Anime films
edit- Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hello! Wonder Island (1981)
- Dr. Slump: "Hoyoyo!" Space Adventure (1982)
- Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo, Great Round-the-World Race (1983)
- Urusei Yatsura 4: Lum the Forever (1986)
- Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies (1986)
- Yawara! Soreyuke Koshinuke Kizzu!! (1989)
OVAs
edit- Dark Cat (1991)
- Kamen Rider SD: Strange!? Kumo Otoko (1993)
Live action films
edit- Minna Agechau (1985)
- Mechanical Violator Hakaider (1995)
- Kamen Rider Agito: Project G4 (2001)
- Kamen Rider Ryuki: Episode Final (2002)
- Kamen Rider 555: Paradise Lost (2003)
- Kamen Rider Blade: Missing Ace (2004)
- Kamen Rider Hibiki & The Seven Senki (2005)
- Kamen Rider The First (2005)
- Kamen Rider The Next (2007)
- Kamen Rider Kiva: King of the Castle in the Demon World (2008)
- Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider OOO & W Featuring Skull: Movie War Core (2010)
- Kamen Rider OOO: Nobunaga's Desire
- Kamen Rider 1 (2016)
- Avataro Sentai Donbrothers vs. Zenkaiger (2023)
References
edit- ^ "Death Note". Newtype USA. Vol. 6, no. 11. November 2007. p. 51. ISSN 1541-4817.
- ^ "Kamen Rider/Garo Creators' Sword Gai Manga Gets TV Anime". Anime News Network. September 30, 2014. Retrieved September 30, 2014.
- ^ a b c "
井上 敏樹 インタビュー". toei.co.jp (in Japanese). December 26, 1996. Archived from the original on April 19, 2013. Retrieved October 13, 2015. - ^ "Chaos;HEAd Promo with Anime Footage Streamed". Anime News Network. September 27, 2008. Retrieved September 30, 2021.
- ^ "Ushio & Tora Supernatural Battle Manga Gets TV Anime". Anime News Network. February 2, 2015. Retrieved September 30, 2021.
- ^ "Garo: Guren no Tsuki Streams 'Seimei' Teaser, Reveals Additional Staff". Anime News Network. August 14, 2015. Retrieved September 30, 2021.
- ^ "Sword Gai: The Animation's Visual, Main Staff Revealed". Anime News Network. November 30, 2017. Retrieved September 30, 2021.
- ^ "Karakuri Circus Anime Unveils Cast, Staff, Video, October Debut, Amazon Streaming". Anime News Network. July 31, 2018. Retrieved September 30, 2021.
- ^ "
新 スーパー戦隊 は桃太郎 がモチーフの「暴太郎 戦隊 ドンブラザーズ」!脚本 は井上 敏樹 ". December 22, 2021. Retrieved December 22, 2021.
External links
edit- Toshiki Inoue at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
- Toshiki Inoue at IMDb