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Ken Kumagai

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Ken Kumagai (熊谷 健, Kumagai Ken) is a Japanese producer and illustrator, known for his role as a producer in the Ultraman Series at Tsuburaya Productions during the Showa era.

Career[]

While studying at Nihon University’s College of Art, Kumagai worked as an assistant to the renowned film director Yasujiro Ozu. He later served as an art assistant at Toho Studios before joining Tsuburaya Productions in the 1960s as a production manager. His first major role as a producer was in the TV series Operation: Mystery.

In the 1970s, Kumagai served as a producer for several of the Ultraman series, including Return of Ultraman and Ultraman Taro, where he also worked as a monster designer.[1] After 1975, he left Tsuburaya Productions and transitioned to International Broadcasting, where he worked as a producer on shows such as Monkey. He also held positions as a producer for the theater troupe Tenchi and as a director on the Japan Film Producers Association.

In the 21st century, Kumagai participated in several interviews and documentaries related to the Ultraman series.

Death[]

Kumagai passed away from a brain hemorrhage on January 27, 2018, at the age of 80.[2][3]

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Roles[]

Year Title Role Notes
1973 Ultraman Taro Kumagai-san Episode 8 "The Spirit of the Man-Eating Marsh"

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References[]

  1. ↑ https://news.mynavi.jp/article/20180220-ultraman/2
  2. ↑ https://www.nikkei.com/article/DGXMZO26931180V10C18A2CC0000/
  3. ↑ https://www.sankei.com/article/20180215-GIQ3V5EL3RP7VMMB25HDLTSGEA/
  4. ↑ https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002242.000001355.html

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