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Hiroshi Watari

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Hiroshi Watari
Watari in 2024
Born
Hiroshi Watanabe

(1963-03-20) March 20, 1963 (age 61)
Occupation(s)actor, stuntman
Years active1981–present
Known forSharivan, Spielvan and Boormerman in Jaspion
Spouse
(died 2024)
Children1

Hiroshi Watari (渡 洋史, Watari Hiroshi, born March 20, 1963, in Niigata Prefecture) is a Japanese singer, voice actor, and actor. His birth name is Hiroshi Watanabe. His wife was late voice actress Emi Shinohara, best known as Sailor Jupiter from Sailor Moon. In the past, Watari was signed to 81 Produce, Stunt Japan (スタントジャパン), and Ayers Rock; he is currently signed with Rough. He is best known for his roles of Den Iga in the 1983 Metal Heroes Series Space Sheriff Sharivan and Yousuke Jou in Jikuu Senshi Spielban, making him the only actor to play two different Heroes in two Metal Hero Series.

Early life

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Watari graduated from Niigata Prefectural Niigata Koyo High School (新潟県立新潟向陽高等学校). He was inspired by Shin'ichi Chiba 千葉 真一 (Chiba Shin'ichi) in Key Hunter. He joined JAC (Japan Action Club), now Japan Action Enterprise (ジャパンアクションエンタープライズ), in March 1981. At first, he used Hiroshi Watanabe as his stage name, gaining experience by taking minor roles.

In 1983, Watari was selected to play the protagonist Den Iga in Space Sheriff Sharivan and took on Hiroshi Watari as his stage name. In 1986, he played the title role in Jikuu Senshi Spielban.

In 1988, he quit JAC and moved to acting on the stage. In 1990, he played Shinkansen Hashimoto in Starlight Express. In 1992, he portrayed G1 in Miss Saigon.

Watari is also a voice actor.

In 2014, Watari played the role of Den Iga in Space Sheriff NEXT GENERATION.

In 2015, he started his own talk show on Niconico Channel, Choujigendenshiito, Mahoroba (超次元電視いと、まほろば). He co-starred with Yumiko Furuya (降矢由美子, Furuya Yumiko); the regulars from Sharivan also worked with him on the show.

Filmography (actor)

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TV series

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Year Title Role Network Other notes
1983 Uchuu Keiji Gavan Den Iga TV Asahi Episodes 42-44
1983 - 1984 Uchuu Keiji Sharivan Den Iga/Sharivan TV Asahi
1985 Uchuu Keiji Shaider Den Iga/Sharivan TV Asahi Episode 49
1985 - 1986 Kyojuu Tokusou Juspion Boomerang TV Asahi
1986 - 1987 Jikuu Senshi Spielban Yousuke Jou/Spielban TV Asahi
1987 Choujinki Metalder Tetsuya TV Asahi Episodes 25 & 26
1991 Super Rescue Solbrain TV Asahi Episodes 28 & 29
1992 Tokusou Exceedraft Nobuo Sawamura TV Asahi Episodes 30-32
2006 Gougou Sentai Boukenger Takaoka Karato TV Asahi Episodes 19, 20 & 40
2007 Jikuu Keisatsu Wecker Signa Varn

The Television Program

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Film

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Video

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Year Title Role Other notes
2001 Jikuu Keisatsu Wecker Varn

Filmography (voice)

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Anime

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Video Game

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Music Video

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References

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  1. ^ "Japan Talent Directory '92" VIP Times, Inc., 1992, 336 pages.
  2. ^ "Hiroshi Watari INTERVIEW", "Toei Hero MAX" Vol.1, Tatsumi Publishing, 2002, 96 - 97 pages, ISBN 978-4886417312.
  3. ^ Than "space-time police Wecker Signa" DVD, Volume 6 extras.
  4. ^ Than "space-time police Wecker Signa" DVD, Volume 6 audio commentary.
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