Speaking of Kamen Rider No. 1 Hongo Takeshi, he is actor Hiroshi Fujioka. The special effects drama "Kamen Rider" starring him was broadcast on television from 1971 to 1973 and quickly became popular. In addition to his handsome appearance, he is also proficient in various martial arts, and even at the age of 77, he is still very active in television and movies. I would like to call it "Miracle Kiju".
After the success of Kamen Rider, Mr. Fujioka played the lead role in Toho's special effects film Japan Sinking (1973). "Japan Sinks", which was released as a Chinese New Year film, became a major hit in the history of Japanese cinema.
December 29, 2023 marks the 50th anniversary of the release of the movie "Japan Sinks". On this occasion, let's take a look back at the special effects and science fiction movies starring Mr. Fujioka.
At the moment of the love scene, the volcano erupted!In 1973, Hiroshi Fujioka starred in the movie "Japan Sinks" **Toho).
Due to the anomalous mantle flow, the entire Japanese archipelago sank into the sea. Komatsu Sakyo's original sci-fi ** "Japan Sinks" caused a sensation in Japan, where the economy is growing rapidly, and became a bestseller. Toho began making a film from the writing stage, and completed the film "Japan Sinks" full of special effects scenes just nine months after its publication.
The main character, Onodera (Hiroshi Fujioka), is the operator of the deep-sea research vessel "Watakai". While surveying the ocean floor with geophysicist Dr. Tadoko (Yoshiki Kobayashi), he witnesses a strange phenomenon that occurs in the Japanese Trench. As a result, Onodera became a member of the ultra-secret plan "Plan D", which was prepared to deal with a major disaster.
Keiki Kobayashi plays the role of Dr. Tado, who sank in Japan;Tetsuro Tanba plays the prime minister of Japan, who is facing the worst national crisis in history;Masago Shimada plays Japan behind the scenes of the mysterious manipulator who manipulates Japan. We have a strong cast. Mr. Fujioka was a young actor at the time, but he clearly showed his presence with his deep countenance and passionate performance.
I will never forget the scene where Ayumi Ishida, who plays the heroine Reiko Abe, and Ayumi Ishida, who plays the heroine Reiko Abe, share the kiss of ** on the beach at night. At the moment when their love broke out, Amagiyama also began to erupt. When I think back as an adult about the beginning of Japan's sinking, I can't help but laugh.
The huge fire scene that destroyed the metropolitan area, although it had an impact, was more than just a special effects scare movie;It is also a work that questions the identity of Japanese people living in island countries, asking "what is Japan" and "What is a Japanese?"."Yes. For Mr. Fujioka, who is known as a "modern samurai", this is a film that represents his youth.