Riku Sanjou
- Known For
- Writing
- Born
- October 2, 1964
- Active Years
- 1971–2024 (54 Years)
- Total Credits
- 64 credits in database
Biography
Riku Sanjou is a Japanese writer. He graduated from Meiji University. Sanjou has worked as a story writer for manga, anime, and live-action tokusatsu TV shows. He was the head writer of Kamen Rider W and Kamen Rider Drive. He also served as a secondary writer on Kamen Rider Fourze and head writer of Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger. Additionally, Sanjou was a secondary writer on the Indonesian tokusatsu series Satria Garuda BIMA X. He played the role of the Sweets Man in Kamen Rider Returns: Kamen Rider Eternal. Sanjou's known credits include writing for various projects, with a total of 51 known credits.
Career overview
Riku Sanjou is a Japanese writer who has worked in various capacities within the manga, anime, and tokusatsu industries. He has been involved in the creation of several live-action tokusatsu TV shows. Sanjou has held the position of head writer for Kamen Rider W and Kamen Rider Drive. He also served as a secondary writer on Kamen Rider Fourze and head writer of Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger.
In addition to his work on Kamen Rider series, Sanjou has contributed to the Indonesian tokusatsu series Satria Garuda BIMA X, which is part of the Satria Series. He has also appeared in the live-action tokusatsu film Kamen Rider Returns: Kamen Rider Eternal, playing the role of the Sweets Man.
Sanjou's career as a writer spans multiple genres and formats, demonstrating his versatility and experience within the industry. His work on various tokusatsu series and films has likely contributed to his reputation as a skilled and accomplished writer. With a total of 51 known credits, Sanjou's body of work showcases his dedication to the craft of writing and his ability to adapt to different projects and formats.
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Full Filmography
64 titles- Fuuto PI: The Portrait of Kamen Rider Skull (2024) Script Supervisor
- Fuuto PI: The Portrait of Kamen Rider Skull (2024) Original Story
- Fuuto PI: The Portrait of Kamen Rider Skull (2024) Comic Book
- Fuuto PI (2022) Script Supervisor
- Fuuto PI (2022) Comic Book
- Fuuto PI: THE STAGE (2022) Director
- Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai (2020) Comic Book
- Mashin Sentai Kiramager (2020) Writer
- Kamen Rider Zero-One: Shooting Special (2020) Writer
- Kamen Rider Zero-One (2019) Writer
- Drive Saga: Kamen Rider Brain (2019) Writer
- Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger Brave 33.5: This is Brave! Battle Frontier (2018) Writer
- Kamen Rider Drive Saga: Kamen Rider Chaser (2016) Writer
- Kamen Rider Drive Saga: Kamen Rider Mach / Kamen Rider Heart (2016) Writer
- Kamen Rider Drive: Surprise Future (2015) Writer
- Kamen Rider Drive: Movie Roadshow Commemoration! 1 Minute Stories (2015) Writer
- Shuriken Sentai Ninninger vs. Kamen Rider Drive: Spring Break Combined Special (2015) Writer
- Kamen Rider Drive Vs. the Terrifying Zunbo Ganbo Roidmude (2015) Writer
- Kamen Rider Drive: Type LUPIN ~Lupin, The Last Challenge~ (2015) Writer
- Kamen Rider Drive (2014) Writer
- Kamen Rider Drive (2014) Series Composition
- Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger vs. Go-Busters: The Great Dinosaur War (2014) Writer
- Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider Drive & Gaim: Movie Wars Full Throttle (2014) Writer
- Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger: 100 Years After (2014) Screenplay
- Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger (2013) as Civilian
- Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger (2013) Writer
- Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger (2013) Series Composition
- Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger the Movie: Gaburincho of Music (2013) Writer
- Director's Cut Edition Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger BRAVE PRELUDE (2013) Screenplay
- ネット版 仮面ライダーフォーゼ みんなで授業キターッ! (2012) Writer
- Kamen Rider Fourze the Net Edition: It's Class Time, Everyone! (2012) Writer
- Kamen Rider Fourze: Rocket Drill States of Friendship (2012) Writer
- Kamen Rider Fourze: Climax Episode (2012) Writer
- Piece: Fragments of a Memory (2012) Screenplay
- Kamen Rider W Returns: Kamen Rider Eternal (2011) as Sweets Man
- Kamen Rider W Returns: Kamen Rider Eternal (2011) Writer
- Kamen Rider W: Final Stage (2011) Writer
- Digimon Fusion (2010) Series Composition
- Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider OOO & W Featuring Skull: Movie Wars Core (2010) Writer
- Kamen Rider W Forever: A to Z/The Gaia Memories of Fate (2010) Writer
- Kamen Rider W Forever: From A to Z, 26 Rapid-Succession Roars of Laughter (2010) Writer
- Kamen Rider W (2009) Series Composition
- Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider W & Decade: Movie War 2010 (2009) Screenplay
- Gegege no Kitaro: Japan Explodes!! (2008) Script
- Cackling Kitarou (2007) Writer
- Cutie Honey: The Live (2007) Writer
- Gaiking: Legend of Daiku-Maryu (2005) Series Composition
- Gaiking: Legend of Daiku-Maryu (2005) Writer
- Beet the Vandel Buster (2004) Comic Book
- Beet the Vandel Buster (2004) Original Story
- M.D. Geist II: Death Force (1996) Writer
- Ultraman Super Fighter Legend (1996) Screenplay
- Ultraman Super Fighter Legend (1996) Creator
- Dragon Quest: The Great Adventure of Dai - Six Great Generals (1992) Comic Book
- Dragon Quest: The Great Adventure of Dai - Avan's Disciples (1992) Comic Book
- Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai (1991) Comic Book
- Dragon Quest: The Great Adventure of Dai (1991) Producer
- Dragon Quest: The Great Adventure of Dai (1991) Comic Book
- The Guyver: Bio-Booster Armor (1989) Writer
- The Guyver: Bio-Booster Armor (1989) Screenplay
- M.D. Geist (1986) Screenplay
- M.D. Geist (1986) Writer
- Kamen Rider (1971) Writer
- Kamen Rider (1971) Series Composition
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Riku Sanjou best known for?
Riku Sanjou is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including 13 Eerie (2013), 13 Eerie (2013), Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai (2020), Mashin Sentai Kiramager (2020).
When and where was Riku Sanjou born?
Riku Sanjou was born on October 2, 1964.
How many credits does Riku Sanjou have?
Riku Sanjou has accumulated over 64 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1971 to 2024.
What is Riku Sanjou's background in cinema and television?
Riku Sanjou is a Japanese writer. He graduated from Meiji University. Sanjou has worked as a story writer for manga, anime, and live-action tokusatsu TV shows. He was the head writer of Kamen Rider W and Kamen Rider Drive. He also served as a secondary writer on Kamen Rider Fourze and head writer of Zyuden Sentai Kyory...
Riku Sanjou by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger (2013) as Civilian — aged about 48
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