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.

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. 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 of Akita.
;Kantō Man: Transforming from, Joe Kubota, Kantō Man is not one of the Chōjins but is a 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