Ryô Iwashita

Chiba Shusaku: Kendo Masshigura

Chiba Shusaku: Kendo Masshigura is a Japanese period drama that aired on the TBS network from November 2, 1970 to August 30, 1971 in the "Brother Gekijo" slot. It ran for 44 colour episodes of 30 minutes each. Based on Sohachi Yamaoka's novel "Chiba Shusaku", it depicts the youth of Chiba Shusaku, founder of the Hokushin Itto-ryu school of swordsmanship. A hot-blooded young man who calls himself Shusaku enters the dojo of Asari Matashichiro and, through encounters with all kinds of people, grows rapidly both in swordsmanship and in character. Produced by TBS and Shochiku. Rerun on the Japanese CS channel Jidaigeki Senmon Channel from March 17, 2025.

Super Giant Continues

The 2nd Super Giant film. Super Giant continues his battle against the foreign terrorists. In return, they frame him for murder. (Part 2 of 2)

The Shiinomi School

A university professor and his wife have two sons with infantile paralysis. Through trial and error, they struggle to open a school for disabled children at their own expense. Based on a true story, it features natural child performances under Hiroshi Shimizu’s skillful direction.

Wakaki hi no kōdōkan

The Japan Derby Race

A story about a man who stakes his life on horse racing.

Super Giant: Earth on the Verge of Destruction

The 4th Super Giant film, in which he continues his fight against the Kapia Aliens (Part 2 of 2)

Super Giant: The Mysterious Spacemen's Demonic Castle

The 3rd Super Giant film, in which he saves Earth from the threat of the reptile-like Kapia Aliens.