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| Name = Koichi Sakamoto
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1968|09|17}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1970|09|29}}
| birth_place = [[Tokyo]], [[Japan]]
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| yearsactive = 1987 — present
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{{nihongo|'''Koichi Sakamoto'''|坂本 浩一|Sakamoto Kōichi|extra=born on [[September 17]], [[1968]] in [[Tokyo]], [[Japan]]}} is a [[Japanese people|Japanese]] stunt actor and director for Japanese sci-fi films and television. He is best known for his work as director, as well as fight coordinator and choreographer, of Toei's long-running [[Super Sentai]] series.
{{nihongo|'''Koichi Sakamoto'''|坂本 浩一|Sakamoto Kōichi|extra=born on September 29, 1970 in [[Tokyo]], [[Japan]]}} is a [[Japanese people|Japanese]]-born stunt actor, and producer for films and television. He is best known for his work as executive producer, as well as fight coordinator and frequent director, for the long running [[Power Rangers]] franchise.


==Biography==
==Biography==
===Early career===
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Sakamoto graduated from Adachi ward Higashiayase junior high and high school, and went on to graduate from Matsudo Senshu University. A fan of [[Jackie Chan]] and [[Super Sentai]], Sakamoto worked to become a stunt performer for Blue Mask on ''[[Hikari Sentai Maskman]]'' at live stunt shows, performing at [[Korakuen Stadium|Kōrakuen Stadium]] and [[Tokyo Dome]].


He came to the [[United States]] in 1989 as a foreign student to learn English and became a stunt actor.
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Sakamoto graduated from Adachi ward Higashiayase junior high and high school, and went on to graduate from Matsudo Senshu University. A big fan of [[Jackie Chan]] as well as [[Kamen Rider]], [[Metal Heroes]] and [[Super Sentai]], Sakamoto worked as a stunt performer for Blue Mask on ''[[Hikari Sentai Maskman]]'' at live stunt shows, performing at [[Korakuen Stadium|Kōrakuen Stadium]] and [[Tokyo Dome]].


His first major stunt role was in ''[[Mechanical Violator Hakaider]]'' in 1995. Sakamoto eventually married the film's unit production manager, Tomoko Namura, with whom they had one daughter, Mayumi, prior to their separating. He then went onto marry stuntwoman and [[suit actor]] [[Motoko Nagino]] in 2002.
His first major stunt role was in 1994 with ''[[Guyver: Dark Hero]]'' as "Sakai." Sakamoto eventually married the film's unit production manager, Tamara Noland with whom they had one daughter, Matilda, prior to their separating. He went onto marry stuntwoman and [[suit actor]] [[Motoko Nagino]] in 2002.


===Power Rangers===
Sakamoto had also formed Alpha Stunts Production and was enlisted as 2nd Unit Director for the "battle grid" scenes from [[Saban Entertainment]]'s short-lived syndicated live-action children's series ''[[VR Troopers]]''. This led him to eventually replacing [[Jeff Pruitt]] as stunt coordinator for the third season of ''[[Mighty Morphin Power Rangers]]'', along with his Alpha Stunts team. Sakamoto would then go on to become the 2nd Unit Director for the remainder of the Saban-era ''[[Power Rangers]]'' series, eventually filling the roles of Producer, Executive Producer, even completing the final storyboard for "[[Countdown to Destruction]]", the two-part series finale episode of ''[[Power Rangers in Space]]'' (originally drafted to be three episodes).


He also made an appearance as Tritor (uncredited) in the 2-part ''[[Power Rangers: Zeo]]'' episode, "King For a Day" (he only moved his lips, however, while character voice over work was performed by an uncredited [[Paul St. Peter]]). Sakamoto became one of the few original crew members from MMPR Productions to remain with the production following its move to [[New Zealand]] in 2003 when the franchise was transferred from Saban Entertainment to [[The Walt Disney Company|Disney]]. However, while the Alpha Stunts team were replaced among the few crew member not laid off after the changeover and stayed on, particularly for second unit work, Sakamoto was replaced as stunt coordinator by Mark Harris, although Sakamoto continued directing through Ninja Storm, thereafter, he stayed on as executive producer, no longer choreographing or directing.
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===Other Works===

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Sakamoto would go on to do Japanese tokusatsu TV shows and films for Toei and Tsuburaya, including ''[[Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger]]'', ''[[Kamen Rider W Forever: A to Z/The Gaia Memories of Fate]]'' and ''[[Mega Monster Battle: Ultra Galaxy]]''. He will also be directing the series ''[[Kamen Rider Fourze]]''. Sakamoto is also known for adding elements of Hong Kong-style martial arts and stunts into traditional ''tokusatsu'' weapons battles and effects. He has also worked on several Japanese animation by Toei.
Disney dropped the franchise after [[Power Rangers RPM|season 17]], selling it back to Saban. In 2011, Sakamoto returned as an action director for ''[[Power Rangers Samurai]]''.

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===Other works===
In 2006, Sakamoto served as action unit director and choreographer in ''[[Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior]]''.<ref>[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0790781/fullcredits Wendy Wu - Full Cast and Crew] ''IMBD.com''. Accessed 2008-09-07</ref><ref>[http://www.film.com/tv/wendy-wu-homecoming-warrior/14654269 Wendy Wu - Television Shows at Film.com] ''film.com''. Accessed 2008-09-07</ref> He recently trained The [[Jonas Brothers]] for a week and a half, in preparation for filming ''[[J.O.N.A.S.]]''

In 2008, Sakamoto and the Alpha Stunts team provided stunt training for [[Charles Knight aka Tankboy|Captain Tankboy]] and the Tankboy Crew for the reality TV series ''[[Tankboy TV]]''. Sakamoto also directed fight scenes in Operation Stuntman for Tankboy TV.<ref>http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1343678/ Tankboy Series on IMDB</ref>

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Sakamoto would go to do tokusatsu TV shows and films for Toei and Tsuburaya, including ''[[Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger]]'', ''[[Kamen Rider W Forever: A to Z/The Gaia Memories of Fate]]'' and ''[[Mega Monster Battle: Ultra Galaxy]]''. He will be directing the series ''[[Kamen Rider Fourze]]''. Sakamoto is known for adding elements of Hong Kong-style martial arts and stunts into traditional ''tokusatsu'' weapons battles and effects.


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Revision as of 16:31, 19 March 2012

Koichi Sakamoto
Born (1970-09-29) September 29, 1970 (age 53)
Tokyo, Japan
Years active1991 — present

Koichi Sakamoto (坂本 浩一, Sakamoto Kōichi, born on September 29, 1970 in Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese-born stunt actor, and producer for films and television. He is best known for his work as executive producer, as well as fight coordinator and frequent director, for the long running Power Rangers franchise.

Biography

Early career

Sakamoto graduated from Adachi ward Higashiayase junior high and high school, and went on to graduate from Matsudo Senshu University. A fan of Jackie Chan and Super Sentai, Sakamoto worked to become a stunt performer for Blue Mask on Hikari Sentai Maskman at live stunt shows, performing at Kōrakuen Stadium and Tokyo Dome.

He came to the United States in 1989 as a foreign student to learn English and became a stunt actor.

His first major stunt role was in 1994 with Guyver: Dark Hero as "Sakai." Sakamoto eventually married the film's unit production manager, Tamara Noland with whom they had one daughter, Matilda, prior to their separating. He went onto marry stuntwoman and suit actor Motoko Nagino in 2002.

Power Rangers

Sakamoto had also formed Alpha Stunts Production and was enlisted as 2nd Unit Director for the "battle grid" scenes from Saban Entertainment's short-lived syndicated live-action children's series VR Troopers. This led him to eventually replacing Jeff Pruitt as stunt coordinator for the third season of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, along with his Alpha Stunts team. Sakamoto would then go on to become the 2nd Unit Director for the remainder of the Saban-era Power Rangers series, eventually filling the roles of Producer, Executive Producer, even completing the final storyboard for "Countdown to Destruction", the two-part series finale episode of Power Rangers in Space (originally drafted to be three episodes).

He also made an appearance as Tritor (uncredited) in the 2-part Power Rangers: Zeo episode, "King For a Day" (he only moved his lips, however, while character voice over work was performed by an uncredited Paul St. Peter). Sakamoto became one of the few original crew members from MMPR Productions to remain with the production following its move to New Zealand in 2003 when the franchise was transferred from Saban Entertainment to Disney. However, while the Alpha Stunts team were replaced among the few crew member not laid off after the changeover and stayed on, particularly for second unit work, Sakamoto was replaced as stunt coordinator by Mark Harris, although Sakamoto continued directing through Ninja Storm, thereafter, he stayed on as executive producer, no longer choreographing or directing.

Disney dropped the franchise after season 17, selling it back to Saban. In 2011, Sakamoto returned as an action director for Power Rangers Samurai.

Other works

In 2006, Sakamoto served as action unit director and choreographer in Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior.[1][2] He recently trained The Jonas Brothers for a week and a half, in preparation for filming J.O.N.A.S.

In 2008, Sakamoto and the Alpha Stunts team provided stunt training for Captain Tankboy and the Tankboy Crew for the reality TV series Tankboy TV. Sakamoto also directed fight scenes in Operation Stuntman for Tankboy TV.[3]

Sakamoto would go to do tokusatsu TV shows and films for Toei and Tsuburaya, including Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger, Kamen Rider W Forever: A to Z/The Gaia Memories of Fate and Mega Monster Battle: Ultra Galaxy. He will be directing the series Kamen Rider Fourze. Sakamoto is known for adding elements of Hong Kong-style martial arts and stunts into traditional tokusatsu weapons battles and effects.

References

  1. ^ Wendy Wu - Full Cast and Crew IMBD.com. Accessed 2008-09-07
  2. ^ Wendy Wu - Television Shows at Film.com film.com. Accessed 2008-09-07
  3. ^ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1343678/ Tankboy Series on IMDB

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