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Hajime Tsuburaya (円谷 一, Tsuburaya Hajime) was a director on the Ultraman Series. He was the first son of Eiji Tsuburaya and father of Hiroshi Tsuburaya. He took over Tsuburaya Productions after Eiji passed away in 1970. His main stage name was "Kyoichi Azuma" which he used to credit himself when writing lyrics for the Ultraman Series.[1]

Death[]

Hajime Tsuburaya died in February 9, 1973, after suffering a cerebral hemorrhage just after waking up. He suddenly collapsed and was delivered to a hospital but died soon afterward. He was 41 years old at that time. It had been only three years since his father's death.

Production Credits[]

Lyricist Credits[]

All song written by Tsuburaya were done under the psuedonym Kyoichi Azuma (東 京一, Azuma Kyōichi).

Ultra Q
Dai Kaiju no Uta
Ultra March
Ultraman
Ultraman no Uta (Opening)
Susume! Ultraman
Tokusou-tai no Uta
Ultraseven
Ultraseven no Uta (Opening)
ULTRA SEVEN
Ultra Keibi-tai no Uta
Ultra Shonen no Uta
Mighty Jack
MJ no Uta
Return of Ultraman
Kaettekita Ultraman (Opening)
MAT Team no Uta
Kaiju Ondo
Tatakae! Ultraman
Mirrorman
Mirrorman no Uta (Opening and Ending)
Tatakae! Mirrorman (Ending)
SGM no Uta
Ultraman Ace
Ultraman Ace (Opening)
TAC no Uta
TAC no Wandaba Isshukan
Triple Fighter
Triple Fighter no Uta (Opening)
Triple FIghter no Chikai
Orange Fighter no Ballad
Emergency Directive 10-4·10-10
Kinkyu Shirei 10-4 10-10 (Opening)
Fireman
Honou no You ni Moeru

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Trivia[]

  • In Ultraman Tiga episode 49, "The Ultra Star," which was created as a commemorative episode for him and his father, the role of himself is portrayed by his son, Hiroshi Tsuburaya.

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