RIP Dan Jirō

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  1. ultrakaiju

    ultrakaiju Die-Cast Staff Member

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    RIP Dan Jirō
    I am just learning of the very sad passing of another screen legend of the tokusatsu genre. Sadly we have lost the amazing Dan Jirō, whose real name was Hideo Murata (村田 秀雄), well known for portraying Hideki Go / Ultraman Jack on Return of Ultraman, and in subsequent Ultra show appearances (Ace, Taro, Leo). He passed away on the 22nd of March. As we all get older, it is sad that so many of the wonderful contributors to these films and shows we loved - both on and behind the screen - depart this world. Dan-sama's work will be missed but continually treasured.

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    Well remembered. May he RIP. :`(
     
  2. old_seaweed

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    RIP Dan Jirō
    Nice tribute, Steve. This one hits home. His performance and presence in RoU added something much different than prior leading actors, and it always felt really good when he showed up again for guest shots in the later series. This might come across as blasphemy, but I think his season elevated the whole concept into a contemporary era, and his presence/poise mixed with a dude who was really just interested in home-brew modding race cars was so unique. Never thought he'd be the first to go. RIP.
     
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    RIP Dan Jirō
    ^All of this. Fully agree, Nick. Well said.
     
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