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Mechanical Violator Hakaider (1995)
Directed by Keita Amemiya
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Overview
In the far future, peace and violence walk hand in hand. The citizens of Jesus Town, a false utopia ruled by the iron fist of Gurjev and his cyborg enforcer Michael, long for a savior from their veil of peace. While a small band of rebels search for a new weapon to aid in their fight against Gurjev, a dark force begins to stir. Hidden far from civilization lies what could be the answer to everyone’s prayers. After a long imprisonment, Hakaider, the Destruction Rider, is discovered by the rebel forces. Kaoru, a member of the rebellion, enlists Hakaider to aid in their fight. Now aware of the new menace, Gurjev seeks to crush the rebels and remove the threat of Hakaider once and for all. Will Hakaider prove to be a long desired savior, or an unstoppable force that will destroy all?
Length 73 minutes
Actors
Yuji Kishimoto | Mai Hosho | Hiroshi Matsumoto | Yasuaki Honda | Toshiyuki Kikuchi | Kazuhiko Inoue | Satoshi Kurihara | Ami Kawai | Kiyohiko Inoue | Andy Smith | Eddie Lawrence | Rauf Ahmed | Toshimichi Takahashi | Ed Sardi | Riichi Seike | Makoto Yokoyama | Akira Ohashi | Kazuhiro yokoyama | Mitsuo Abe | Shohei Shibata | Yukijiro Hotaru
Viewing History (seen 3 times)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14/2021 | TV | Broadcast | TV | 7 stars |
| 10/31/2015 | Movie Screen | DVD | Theater | 6.5 stars |
| 06/06/2014 | TV | DVD | Library | 6 stars |
| (Average) 6.5 stars |
Viewing Notes
Decided to watch this again since it was included in DKU’s two day Keita Amemiya event for October. I’ve skipped it in the past since I’ve seen it before but a few weeks ago I watch the final act on Midnight Pulp and it got me wanting to see the whole movie again. Apparently it’s been six years since I last watched it, which was at the first TR marathon at the Prop Theatre.
I really dig this movie and all of Amemiya’s crazy practical FX and suit designs. It cracks me up that is sometime in a post-apocalypse future but the stormtroopers show up with a conversion van to fight Hakaider and the rebels. I feel like I own this one on DVD or VHS but this really needs a restored release on Blu (along w/Amemiya’s other films).
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