Ultraman King Koizumi

October 15, 2009 in Funny, Ultraman
Tags: Akimoto Okagawa, Daikaiju Battle: Ultra Ginga Densetsu - The Movie, Junichiro Koizumi, Kabuki, Liberal Democratic Party, Mega Monster Battle Ultra Galaxy: The Movie, Space Monsters, Tsuburaya Productions, Ultraman, Ultraman King

Former Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi, a kabuki fan and eloquent speaker, will provide the voice for Ultraman King, a legendary elder of the gigantic Ultraman, who came to Earth to defend humans from space monsters.

“We considered many people that might be able to play this crucial role. But we thought the only person that could really have the presence of Ultraman King, who brings together the clan, would be Mr Koizumi, who once headed the state”, said a spokesman for Tsuburaya Productions.

“No one else can play this significant role except for former premier Koizumi, who once led the country,” said Junko Kitazawa of Tsuburaya Production.

“We asked Mr. Koizumi to play the role because Ultraman King is an elder of Ultraman, and because he delivers a speech in the movie. Mr. Koizumi led the country. His voice is persuasive and (has the tone) of an experienced man“, said producer Akimoto Okagawa of Tsuburaya Productions.

Mentor in upcoming Ultraman movie to boast the smooth lines of Koizumi, Japan Times, Oct. 14, 2009

After quitting politics, Japan’s Koizumi turns superhero, Reuters, Oct 13, 2009

Japan’s ex-PM Koizumi gets a superhero role, AFP, Oct 13, 2009