Toei Kaijin Encyclopedia

**Toei Kaijin Encyclopedia**(東映怪人大図鑑 *Tōei kaijin daizukan*) is a special effects TV movie that was released by Tōei Video on May 24, 1992. The video summarizes a series of Kaijin from Akakage to Kamen Rider. It was only released on VHS and Laserdisc, but no future DVD release has been mentioned.

It was narrated by **Hiroshi Takeda**, who was also the narrator of “Hikari Sentai Maskman” in Toei special effects work.

## Overview

At the time, Toei, who had released two V-Cinema works, “Shin Kamen Rider: Prologue” and “Great Propechy/Resurrection Giant God”, summarized the male figure of each Kaijin as planning for the promotion of both works. The video includes interviews with Maezawa Nori, who at the time was the representative of the Rainbow Molding Project. During these interviews, the workshop of the Rainbow Molding Project can be seen when they’re in production of the characters that would appear in “Kyōryū Sentai Zyuranger” and “Tokusou Exceedraft”.

The video also includes scenes of the Kaijin during hard battles, action sequences with the heroes, and comical scenes such as transformation scenes and the Masked Monsters from “Himitsu Sentai Goranger”.

## BGM

The BGM(Background Music) of this work, including the theme song, uses all newly recorded songs transcribed for the video.

The composition and arrangement of the theme songs used for the OP and ED are handled

## Segments

### Introduction

* Featured Kaijin: Shinigami Chameleon and Ghoster.

### 1. Evil Professional Terms

* Featured Kaijin: Shadow Knight, Gebel, Guillotine Saurus, Iron Gorgon, Grand Bazarmy, Shinigami Buffalo, Shiomaneking, Kaminarion, Umiushige, Kinokonga, Kanigabler, Gremlin, Yumedo Hitotsume, and Shamo Doubler.

### 2.Introduction of Kaijin by Designer

* The World of Shotaro Ishinomori
	+ Featured Kaijin: Spider Man, Yukionna, Dragondar, Nanatsuman, Black Chameleon, Bijinder, Machine Gun Despar, Udespar, Staff Officer Steel, Ironman Monsu, Granzyrus, and Shin Kamen Rider.

* The World of Ryu Noguchi
	+ Featured Kaijin: Doctor Satan, Todogiras, Namekujiiger, Black Mask Kaijin, Hambular, Hamigakilar, Shunkan Beast, Pyscholar, Balibali, Aigerman, and Faucet Jigen.

* The World of Yutaka Izubuchi
	+ Featured Kaijin: Porcupine Shinka, Squid Shinka, Psygorn, Metzeler, Zyuoh, Uba, Balas, Jeeg, Great Emperor Ra Deus, The Zymoss, and The Tuffmoss.

* The World of Keita Amemiya
	+ Featured Kaijin: MechaShoulder, MechaNautila, Rhapsody, Hedogross Jr., Mad Garbo, Hunternoid, Marsha, Khasha, HermitCrabnoid, Deathgaron, Gyutta, Kyabu, and Gonzares.

### 3.Introduction of Kaijin by Theme

* Kaijin of the Body

Introducing Kaijin whose motif is a part of the human body

* + Featured Kaijin: Doruge, Hyakumeruge, Kuchibiruge, Udegeruge, Devil Goo, Chiname, Hidarite Kaijin, Big Ear Mask,and Abara Mask.

* Kaijin of Things

Introducing Kaijin whose motif are inanimate objects

* + Featured Kaijin: Tobibako Monger, Totem Pole Monger, Water Banbara, Kaze Banbara, Warship Mask, Rock Face Mask, Shogun Temujin, Kilar, Saxophonelar, Shabonurun, and Sprayder.

* Turtle Kaijin

Introducing Kaijin with a turtle motif

* + Featured Kaijin: Kamestone, Turtle Bazooka, Sickle-Neck Turtle, Kikkaijin Gorongame, Zogameron-Bongo, Iwagame Kaijin, Gynagingam, Silver Tortoise, Crimson Turtle, Aogame Doubler, and Gamegame.

### 4. Militant Kaijin

Introducing Kaijin with unique weapons among the Kaijin from the Kamen Rider Series.

* The Kamen Rider OP theme song(Let’s Go!! Rider Kick) is played in the background during this segment.
	+ Featured Kaijin: Zanburonzo, Eiking, Saigang, Inokabuton, Squid Fire, Machine Gun Snake, Propeller Kabuto, Reaper Chronos, Dragon King, and KomaThunder.

### 5. Transformed and United Kaijin

Introducing Kaijin who have the ability to transform and unite.

* Featured Kaijin: Isoginjaguar, Toad Beastman, Mole Beastman, Red Squid, Matsubo, Taihon, Double Beast, Ocarina Beast, and Igua Doggler.

### 6. Terrifying Executives

Introducing executive-level Kaijin

* Featured Kaijin: Koga Genyousai, Colonel Zol(Wolf Man), Doctor Shinigami(Ikadevil), Ambassador Hell(Garagaranda), Rock Great Leader, Professor Gill, Raider, Nurari Hiyon, and God Neros.

### 7. Changes in Robots

Introducing Robot Kaijin

* Featured Kaijin: MechaJoker, Blue Buffalo, Sponge Green, Moguraman, Taihoman, Robon Hood 1, Drill Man, Missile Crayfish, Laser Hawk, Megadron, Bulchek, and Helgadem.

### 8. Heavyweight Kaijin

Introducing Kaijin full of weight

* Featured Kaijin: Puncher, Gulver, Backbeard, Great Emperor Kubilai, King Dark, Snake Beastman, and Gamagon.

### 9. Foes

Introducing rival Kaijin, warriors, and executives such as Hakaider and Shadow Moon, and a collection of battle scenes.

* Featured Kaijin: Hakaider, Silva, Apollo Geist, General Shadow, Mezalord, Dark Knight, Mad Gallant, Hellvyra, and Shadow Moon.