Japanese Entertainment: From special effects actor to action superstar

Chapter 261: Foreshadowing, the next one is V3
The final battle between the two knights and Shocker takes place in this base. Logically, an episode should be twenty minutes long. In the previous episode, the two knights had already arrived at the base in their transformed forms, and Hongo Takeshi was almost dead. No matter how you look at it, three minutes shouldn't be enough.

However, at this time, the crew made an original decision.

Damn memories!
Recalling what happened in the past, recalling the scene when the two discovered the clues and chased each other, and finally changing the subject, returning to the present.

Ugh! We have to have a final battle and kill all the Shockers!

As long as we don't stop fighting Shocker, the road will continue to extend, so...

We have to work harder!

Finally, we rushed in for a decisive battle, kicking and fighting for five minutes, and then called it a day. We happily finished the fight with the people from Tachibana Motorcycle Club and celebrated.

However, even though the Japanese Shocker branch was destroyed, the story of Kamen Rider is not over yet...

From the very beginning, Watanabe Ryosuke was ready to release a sequel, and at the end he would give a black silhouette shot of V3, who had not yet appeared.

Could it be, could it be, him?
In this atmosphere, the filming of the last episode began.

Of course it is impossible for Gu Ming to change his suit. The audience has watched Niikemoto Tatsumi for more than 60 episodes. If he suddenly changes to him, they will find the problem at a glance.

Seeing the nimble flying kick of Nijia Ben Tatsumi, Gu Mingxin said that it was impossible to tell that Hongo Meng was seriously injured.

Isn’t this a good life!
"It's a good thing that Kamen Rider doesn't have a transformation limit, no three-minute setting. Otherwise, if you transform outside in advance, and then when you go in and finish the fight, the transformation time is up, that would be embarrassing!"

In Gu Ming's memory, Kamen Rider basically did not have the three-minute limit in the neighboring Banku Tent. At most, the conditions for transformation were a bit more complicated, such as the later Heisei Rider inserting coins and shaking joysticks, etc., which looked fancy.

But basically, the transformation can last for a long time, even if there is a time limit, it will only last for a few hours.

On the field, a group of actors performed a suit battle, and outside the field, Gu Ming sat with both hands free.

He wanted to eat, but the director wouldn't let him, saying it would affect the actor's mood.

Gu Ming didn't understand. Although the actors were fighting to the death, he just ate some instant noodles.

Nijiamoto Tatsumi lost his life, but he also lost a mouthful of food!
"No, I can't just sit here and do nothing. I feel like a parasite waiting to die."

Gu Ming suddenly stood up and walked towards the director while the scene was being filmed.

The director of this last episode was Katsuhiko Taguchi, who was also the chief director of Kamen Rider Amazons later. When he saw Tani Ming coming over, he raised his head.

"Furuya-kun, what's wrong?"

"Since we're at the finale, how about letting me handle this?" Gu Ming volunteered. "Otherwise, I'll just sit there and feel like I have nothing to do."

Katsuhiko Taguchi couldn't help but laugh: "Kuroya-kun plans to go into battle himself? That's great! In that case, it's up to you."

"Why, am I such a great coach?"

“Maybe you don’t feel it yourself, but…”

Katsuhiko Taguchi roughly drew a circle and gestured to describe it.

"I don't know about other places, but at least in the special photography community, Furuya-kun is very famous. If the price wasn't a bit high, he would definitely have a lot of work coming in. Maybe Furuya-kun has been traveling a lot recently and doesn't have a direct understanding of this matter, but I think Nikemoto-kun should be the most knowledgeable."

Nijiamoto Tatsumi took off his hood and took a breath. "Well, last year, quite a few people came to us through various channels, hoping to find someone from the agency to perform in the killing formation."

However, Gu Ming set rules at the beginning, prohibiting taking private work. In addition, Erjia also had his own habits, so he never accepted it.

Gu Ming raised his head slightly, it was really a bit unexpected.

"Then why didn't they look for me?"

Niemoto Tatsumi sighed.

What do you think? You barely spent any time in Tokyo last year!
Gu Ming uttered a "hey" and smiled embarrassedly.

Don't mention that.

Open up and fight!
…………

Finally, the two-on-one scene was filmed, and the first generation of Kamen Rider was declared finished.

Of course, at the moment it is not called the first generation of Kamen Rider, but is called "The Legend of Kamen Rider Heroes". Only after subsequent works such as V3 are released will it be called the first generation of Kamen Rider.

Just like the first generation Ultraman is not actually called the first generation, his name is "Man". The first generation is a name given by fans that appeared after the series of works.

Ryosuke Watanabe came to the scene in person.

The filming is finished, let’s treat everyone to a meal!

Although there is no tradition of wrap-up parties in Japan, it is always good to have a meal before leaving to have some fun.

Gu Ming had drunk a little too much, so he said goodbye to everyone and sat down to rest. Looking over at the bustling crowd, Gu Ming felt an indescribable feeling.

Sure enough, he still likes the hustle and bustle.

Hearing a faint sound, Gu Ming raised his head and saw Watanabe Ryosuke coming over and sitting next to him.

"Gugu-kun, how are you? Are you feeling well?"

"It's okay, I didn't drink much, I just need to rest for a while."

"Take care of yourself. I won't be polite, the market response to Kamen Rider is very good, and with the belt issue, planning for the next installment must be put on the agenda. Starting with the shot at the end of this episode, a new story will unfold..."

Gu Ming smiled and said, "Then let's call him Kamen Rider Three. I mean, V3."

Watanabe Ryosuke asked in return: "What does the V sign mean?"

"Uh..." Gu Ming paused and made up a story on the spot: "Vicotelli, victory."

"Vikotli, that sounds good. So, what about the actors?"

"If you're talking about suit actors, I recommend Tetsuya Nakayashiki, who performed previously. He's also been involved in a lot of productions in the first Kamen Rider film, and he's quite talented. He's also already signed to an agency. As for live-action actors, I believe Mr. Watanabe knows more about this than I do."

Watanabe Ryosuke nodded slightly.

That's true. He had his eye on an actor named Miyauchi Hiroshi, a good-looking, cheerful, and muscular man from the Showa era. However, Watanabe Ryotoku had previously thought that if Gu Ming had a recommendation, he would use Gu Ming's person.

Since there is no recommendation, I will use Miyauchi Hiroshi.

The two discussed again and talked about the cost of the subsequent killing formation.

Finally, Ryotoku Watanabe stood up.

"Rest well. This summer, I plan to hold a festival called the 'Shoka Garden Festival' where visitors can tour the filming base. Also, I plan to propose to my superiors to build a new studio."

"There's a problem with the current Oizumi Studios. They're being used by Toei's TV, special effects, and animation departments all at the same time. There aren't enough resources, and there are also scheduling issues. We have to coordinate. So, if possible... I plan to file a report and find a new location."

Gu Ming raised his head slightly.

So, this should be referring to the later Toei Ikuta Studio.

Originally, Kamen Rider was filmed at Ikuta Studio, but that place was not yet developed at the time and was not as prosperous as it is later.

Now, we are just getting back on track.

"Anyway, Furuya-kun, let's finish this quickly. If we wait until summer vacation, we can still participate in the Kamen Rider Garden Festival. We can't do it without you as the lead actor!"

Gu Ming didn't say anything, just gave a thumbs-up gesture.

Watch more Cavaliers.

(End of this chapter)