Chōjin Neiger


Chōjin Neiger is a local hero from Nikaho, Akita Prefecture, a fictional superhero who represents the region and is depicted as a tokusatsu hero. Developed by a local sports gym's manager and former UWF professional wrestler Tamotsu Ebina, Chōjin Neiger debuted in June 2005 and has gained a following throughout all of Japan. Chōjin Neiger has also spawned radio dramas, comic books, and television specials, and a series of original songs which include the vocal talents of Ichirou Mizuki and Mitsuko Horie.
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The Chōjins

Each of the characters developed by the Neiger Project is said to protect a different aspect of Akita Prefecture. They transform with the power of the Gōshaku Jewel.
;Neiger: Transforming from Ken Akita, Neiger protects the land and agriculture of Akita, designed after the namahage of the region's folklore. His weapons include Kiritanpo, the Sailfin sandfish, the Kamakura Knuckle, and the Kanto Shield. He rides the Machine Shotslar, which transforms from a combine harvester. Neiger can also assume a power-up form, Daihōsaku Form. His catchphrase is "Protecting the sea, the mountains, and Akita, Chōjin Neiger!!".
;Neiger Geon: Transforming from Shiro Fujisato, Neiger Geon protects the forestry of Akita. Also designed after a namahage, Neiger Geon fights with Zui Quan attacks and his weapons are the Kiritonfa and Kiritanchaku. He also gets a powered up form called Daiginjō Form.
;Aragemaru: Transforming from Ryu Hachimori, Aragemaru protects the fisheries of Akita. He has tetrapod designs in his armor and is armed with the Gadidae and Squid.
;Neiger Mai: Transforming from Mai Akita, Neiger Mai protects the industry of Akita.
;Kantō Man: Transforming from, Joe Kubota, Kantō Man is not one of the Chōjins but is a Paper lantern.
;Neiger BBG: Transforming from Kenta Akita, Neiger BBG is a legendary Neiger from 100 years in the future. His name comes from the Akita dialect word, meaning "shiny", referencing the Maziora coloration of his costume.
;Zapper Zeal: Zapper Zeal is Neiger's apprentice who is armed with a leek sword. He is named after the Akita Prefecture dish.

CD releases

;Neiger Theme Song: "Gōshaku! Chōjin Neiger ~Midaga Omedaji~" c/w "Tōi Kaze no Naka de" by Ichirou Mizuki
;Ōga Neiger Theme Song: "Chōjin Neiger ~Seigi no Inaho~" c/w "Yume Kariudo" by Ichirou Mizuki
;Udakko Zenshū
  1. "Neiger Ondo" by Abe 10zen
  2. "Mamorigami ~ GEON, Mori no Ibuki o" by Shiro Fujisato
  3. "Neiger Mai no Theme ~Hisui no Tsubasa" by Mitsuko Horie
  4. "Ore wa Minato no Abare Uma" by Ryu Hachimori
  5. "Dajaku Kumiaika" by Kakusai Han
  6. "Neiger Ondo " by Abe 10zen