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Tokunation › General Tokusatsu News › Daimajin Actor Chikara Hashimoto Has Passed Away at 83

Daimajin Actor Chikara Hashimoto Has Passed Away at 83

Posted on October 20, 2017 at 11:07 am by Den-O under General Tokusatsu News

Via Yahoo News Japan we have just learned of the passing of a titanic figure in the Japanese tokusatsu industry. Chikara Hashimoto, perhaps best known for his role as the mighty demon god Daimajin in the Daiei Film trilogy, has passed away at 83. Mr. Hashimoto sadly lost a battle with lung cancer on October 10th, though news of his passing has only just begun to reach the west.

Chikara Hashimoto is best known as the suit actor of Daimajin. He also played the part of the Yokai Daimon in the 2nd film of Daiei’s Yokai trilogy, Spook Warfare. However he is also well known for his role in the Bruce Lee film Fist of Fury as dojo grandmaster Hirshoi Suzuki.

We extend our condolences on behalf of the entire community to Mr. Hashimoto’s family. Truly his performances are unforgettable. If you’ve never watched the Daimajin trilogy, I would personally recommend it at some point. They are a true testament to what can be achieved with traditional special effects.

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  1. Den-O's Avatar Den-O says

    10-20-2017, 09:52 AM

    News has just reached us that actor and Japanese professional baseball player, Chikara Hashimoto, has passed away at age 83. He died from lung cancer on October 10th, those news of his death has only begun to circulate now.

    Undoubtedly the one role most western fans will recognize this legend for is as the suit actor of the titular Daimajin character through out Daiei's Daimajin Trilogy. His performance as the great demon job is truly spectacular if you've never seen these films before.

    The news comes via Yahoo Japan News.

  2. Sunred's Avatar Sunred says

    10-20-2017, 10:29 AM

    Rest In Peace

  3. Guyver Spawn's Avatar Guyver Spawn says

    10-20-2017, 10:54 AM

    The Daimajin movies are great. I would recommended them to any Toku fan. Sad to hear that this happen.

  4. Dr Kain has no avatar! Dr Kain says

    10-20-2017, 11:50 AM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Guyver Spawn View Post
    The Daimajin movies are great. I would recommended them to any Toku fan. Sad to hear that this happen.
    I liked the first one, but not the sequels. I picked up the BD with plans to review the movies soon.

  5. Den-O's Avatar Den-O says

    10-20-2017, 12:01 PM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Dr Kain View Post
    I liked the first one, but not the sequels. I picked up the BD with plans to review the movies soon.
    The first one really is fantastic, a truly groundbreaking film. But I also found the sequels lackluster. The 2nd in particular was pretty hard to sit through. But Hashimoto's performance at least is fantastic in each film.

  6. Kamen Rider Lolita's Avatar Kamen Rider Lolita says

    10-20-2017, 05:04 PM

    R.I.P.

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