Kōhan Kawauchi

Kōhan Kawauchi 川内 康範
Born	Yasunori Kawauchi February 26, 1920 Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan
Died	April 6, 2008 Hachinohe, Aomori, Japan

Kōhan Kawauchi (川内 康範, Kawauchi Kōhan) (February 26, 1920 – April 6, 2008), also known as Yasunori Kawauchi, was a Japanese screenwriter who created various tokusatsu series, including the first, Moonlight Mask, in 1958.[1] He was originally from Hakodate, Hokkaido.[2] His series Warrior of Love Rainbowman (1972) is considered to be an inspiration for Go Nagai's Cutie Honey.[3] Other tokusatsu shows he created include Seven Color Mask (1959) and Messenger of Allah (1960). He also wrote the screenplay for Seijun Suzuki's Tokyo Drifter.[4]

Personal life

Kawauchi converted to Islam in 1959. This led to his creation of the tokusatsu superhero series Messenger of Allah in 1960.[5]

Filmography

Created

• Warrior of Love Rainbowman (1972)
• Seven Color Mask (1959)
• Messenger of Allah (1960)

Writer

• Ramayana (1943) - first work
• Tokyo Drifter (1967)

References

1. "Kawauchi, Kōhan aka Kawauchi, Yasunori". Archived from the original on 2008-02-10. Retrieved 2008-02-18.
2. Kōhan Kawauchi at IMDb
3. Jmaruyama (2006). "Cutey Honey Flash". Japan Hero. Archived from the original on 2008-02-22. Retrieved 2008-02-18.
4. Tokyo Drifter (1966) - IMDb, retrieved 2023-11-14
5. Baron, Reuben (6 March 2018). "The 15 Most Bonkers Superheroes From Japan". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved 16 February 2020.