Susumu Takaku
- Known For
- Writing
- Born
- January 11, 1933 in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan
- Died
- July 22, 2009
- Active Years
- 1959–2012 (54 Years)
- Total Credits
- 49 credits in database
Biography
Susumu Takaku was a Japanese screenwriter born on January 11, 1933, in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. Throughout his career, he worked as a writer across various genres, contributing to numerous television shows and films from the 1950s through the 1990s. He is recognized for his prolific work on tokusatsu live-action television series and anime films. His known writing credits include The Golden Bat, released in 1966, as well as the 1994 series Ninja Sentai Kakuranger and the 1995 series Chouriki Sentai Ohranger. Takaku was married to Kumiko. He died on July 22, 2009, in Miyamae, Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan, at the age of 76. He holds 49 known credits in the entertainment industry.
Career overview
Susumu Takaku was a Japanese writer born on January 11, 1933, in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. Throughout his career, he worked across various genres and contributed to numerous television shows and films. His professional output spanned from the 1950s through the 1990s, with a notable focus on tokusatsu live-action television series and anime films starting in the 1960s. He is credited with 49 known works during his lifetime.
Among his writing credits are the 1966 film The Golden Bat, as well as the television series Ninja Sentai Kakuranger, which aired in 1994, and Chouriki Sentai Ohranger, which aired in 1995. Takaku remained active in the industry for several decades, establishing a reputation for his prolific contributions to the medium. He passed away on July 22, 2009, at the age of 76 in Miyamae, Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan.
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Full Filmography
49 titles- The Legend of Space Sheriff Gavan (2012) Writer
- Chouriki Sentai Ohranger (1995) Writer
- Ninja Sentai Kakuranger (1994) Writer
- Gosei Sentai Dairanger (1993) Writer
- Super Sentai Zyuranger (1992) Writer
- Super Rescue Solbrain (1991) Writer
- Special Rescue Police Winspector (1990) Writer
- Mobile Cop Jiban (1989) Writer
- Ninja Olympiad (1988) Writer
- The Naive Rogue Detective (1988) Writer
- Super Android Metalder (1987) Writer
- Super Android Metalder: The Movie (1987) Writer
- Fist of the North Star (1986) Writer
- Nebula Mask Machine Man (1984) Writer
- The Unmarked Path (1984) Screenplay
- Space Sheriff Sharivan (1983) Writer
- Space Sheriff Gavan (1982) Writer
- Taiyo Sentai Sun Vulcan (1981) Writer
- Beast King GoLion (1981) Series Composition
- Denshi Sentai Denziman (1980) Writer
- Kamen Rider: Eight Riders vs. Galaxy King (1980) Writer
- Battle Fever J (1979) Writer
- Battle Fever J: The Movie (1979) Writer
- Japanese Spiderman (1978) Creator
- Japanese Spiderman: Episode 0 (1978) Writer
- J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai (1977) Writer
- Grendizer, Getter Robo G, Great Mazinger: Decisive Battle! The Great Sea Monster (1976) Screenplay
- Himitsu Sentai Gorenger (1975) Writer
- Blitz!! Strada 5 (1974) Writer
- Hashū Hankachō (1974) Writer
- Mazinger Z vs The Great Dark General (1974) Screenplay
- Flying from the Movie Screen: Inazuman (1974) Screenplay
- Miracle on Lubang Island: Army Nakano School (1974) Writer
- Inazuman (1973) Writer
- Mazinger Z vs. Devilman (1973) Script
- Mazinger Z vs. Devilman (1973) Screenplay
- Mazinger Z (1972) Screenplay
- Cackling Kitarou (1968) Script
- Goké, Body Snatcher from Hell (1968) Writer
- Genocide (1968) Writer
- Captain Ultra: The Movie (1967) Screenplay
- Jack and the Witch (1967) Screenplay
- The Golden Bat (1966) Screenplay
- Prison Release Loyalty Offering (1966) Screenplay
- A Drop of Grease (1966) Writer
- Phantom Agents (1964) Screenplay
- G-men of Japan 5: Skyscraper Wolves (1960) Writer
- The Blood Sword of the 99th Virgin (1959) Writer
- The Cursed Bride Writer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Susumu Takaku best known for?
Susumu Takaku is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Chouriki Sentai Ohranger (1995), Nostalgia (1983), How to Steal a Million (1966), Super Sentai Zyuranger (1992).
When and where was Susumu Takaku born?
Susumu Takaku was born on January 11, 1933 in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. They passed away on July 22, 2009.
How many credits does Susumu Takaku have?
Susumu Takaku has accumulated over 49 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1959 to 2012.
What is Susumu Takaku's background in cinema and television?
Susumu Takaku was a Japanese screenwriter born on January 11, 1933, in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. Throughout his career, he worked as a writer across various genres, contributing to numerous television shows and films from the 1950s through the 1990s. He is recognized for his prolific work on tokusatsu live-action te...
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