Researcher studying psychic phenomena and Sadako's origins.
ESP researcher who trapped Sadako in the well during a public demonstration.
Variant spelling of the psychic researcher.
A doctor who harbors Sadako's malevolent half in his attic. He later drugs, murders, and throws Sadako into a well after she reunites with her dark side.
Jiro is the robot who can transform into Kikaider, though his incomplete conscience circuit leaves him vulnerable to Professor Gill’s evil flute. He protects Yuka, Mitsuko, Masaru, and Hanpei, defeats Madara Sunatoka-ge, and helps destroy the Almighty Device, then sets out to continue his battle.
Daisuke Ban has 22 screen credits in a career dating back to 1973. Their work spans 7 cinematic universes — most prominently Ring Collection with 4 titles. Signature works include Ninja Captor: The Movie, Go for Broke, Blood of the Samurai 2. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 7 universes
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