The Tokusatsu Actor Interviews Index: Cast and Actors
Every tokusatsu actor interview indexed on this site, gathered in one directory across Kamen Rider, Super Sentai, Power Rangers, and Ultraman.
How This Tokusatsu Actor Interviews Index Is Organized
This tokusatsu actor interviews index pulls together every tokusatsu cast interview published across the three franchise modules into a single directory, sorted by date rather than by franchise, so a reader following one actor's career can see appearances from different shows in sequence.
Each entry links back to the franchise module it belongs to, and back to the specific episode or season the interview discusses where that context exists. This tokusatsu actor interviews index draws on primary sources, not paraphrased summaries of other outlets' coverage.
Cast Coverage by Franchise
Kamen Rider actor interviews make up the largest single share of this directory, driven by the volume of Kamen Rider seasons produced since 1971. Power Rangers actor interviews are the next largest group, spanning original Mighty Morphin-era cast members through more recent Ranger teams, followed by Super Sentai and Ultraman cast coverage.
Kamen Rider actor interviews and power rangers actor interviews are cross-linked to their respective franchise modules, so this index works as a directory first and a reading list second.
Actors Featured in This Archive
Actors featured range from lead Riders and Rangers to suit performers whose faces never appeared on screen but whose stunt and performance work defined a role. Directors and writers are included alongside actors where their account of a production adds context an on-screen performance alone doesn't.
Every tokusatsu cast interview here is attributed to a specific interview, convention panel, or press appearance, and quotes are not paraphrased from unclear or secondhand sources.
Interviews
Interview: Judd Lynn on Returning as Power Rangers Dino Charge Showrunner
Judd Lynn discussed returning to Power Rangers as executive producer of Dino Charge, from the circumstances of his hiring to his creative process building a season.
Interview: Judd Lynn on Returning as Power Rangers Dino Charge Showrunner
Judd Lynn discussed returning to Power Rangers as executive producer of Dino Charge, from the circumstances of his hiring to his creative process building a season.
Creators of the Japanese Doctor Who Parody Video: Joshua and Gideon Kahan Interview
Joshua and Gideon Kahan, creators of the tokusatsu-styled short film Japanese Doctor Who, discussed the video's influences, music, and production in an interview.
Austin St. John Talks on Karan Ashley's Uncensored Radio
Austin St. John, the original Red Power Ranger, discussed his life as a Ranger and his years away from the role with fellow former Power Ranger Karan Ashley on her online show, Uncensored Radio.
Cosplay Feature: Khris Bacho's Den-O Sword Form
Cosplayer Khris Bacho discussed building his self-made Kamen Rider Den-O Sword Form costume, from pepakura patterning to foam and Worbla construction, with photography by Kings Cosplay.
Tokkyuger Cast Interviews
The five leads of Ressha Sentai ToQger discussed being cast, meeting each other for the first time, and their early impressions of the show's imagination-themed characters.
Interview With S.I.C. Designers Gojima and Yasufuji
Tamashii Nations interviewed S.I.C. toy line designers Gojima and Yasufuji Kenji about the line's 15th anniversary, its hand-crafted prototyping process, and the popularity of the Kamen Rider OOO figures.
Kyoryuger's Ryuusei Ryo and Saito Syuusuke on Playing On-Screen Rivals Turned Friends
Kyoryuger co-stars Ryuusei Ryo and Saito Syuusuke discuss how their real-life friendship mirrors the on-screen bond between Kyoryu Red and Kyoryu Black in a Hero Vision interview.
Yutaka Kobayashi on Playing Kamen Rider Baron and His Dislike of Bananas
Kamen Rider Baron actor Yutaka Kobayashi discusses landing the role, his near-miss audition for Gokaiger, and coming to terms with a banana-themed Rider design.
Gen Urobuchi: Kamen Riders Are Monsters
In an interview with quarterly magazine The Kamen Rider, Kamen Rider Gaim writer Gen Urobuchi discussed the show's Sengoku-themed Rider Battle concept, his approach to pacing, and his admiration for the cast.
Gaim Director Ryuta Tasaki on the Dance Motif and Urobuchi's Trap
Kamen Rider Gaim director Ryuta Tasaki discusses the show's dance-team motif, writer Gen Urobuchi's approach to twisting familiar Heisei-era references, and its fruit-armor designs.
Gaim Director Ryuta Tasaki on the Dance Motif and Urobuchi's Trap
Kamen Rider Gaim director Ryuta Tasaki discusses the show's dance-team motif, writer Gen Urobuchi's approach to twisting familiar Heisei-era references, and its fruit-armor designs.
Producer Naomi Takebe on Why Kamen Rider Gaim Is Built Around Fruit
Kamen Rider Gaim producer Naomi Takebe explains how the show landed on its fruit motif, its Sengoku-era styling, and casting lead actor Gaku Sano without an audition.
Gen Urobuchi on Writing Kamen Rider Gaim After a Career in Anime
Kamen Rider Gaim head writer Gen Urobuchi discusses his path onto the show, his fondness for Kamen Rider Black, and why the Rider Battle isn't a Ryuki throwback.
Ultraman Actors Q&A: Susumu Kurobe, Hiroko Sakurai, and Bin Furuya at Monsterpalooza 2013
Original Ultraman cast members Susumu Kurobe, Hiroko Sakurai, and suit actor Bin Furuya took audience questions on suit design, injuries, and their favorite kaiju at Monsterpalooza 2013.
Ultraman Actors Q&A: Susumu Kurobe, Hiroko Sakurai, and Bin Furuya at Monsterpalooza 2013
Original Ultraman cast members Susumu Kurobe, Hiroko Sakurai, and suit actor Bin Furuya took audience questions on suit design, injuries, and their favorite kaiju at Monsterpalooza 2013.
Kyoryuger's Cast Reflects on the Show in Pamphlet Interviews
A Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger pamphlet carried short interviews with the show's five lead actors, covering their castings, first impressions of each other, and reactions to director Koichi Sakamoto and writer Riku Sanjo.
Interview: Sota Fukushi and Ryo Yoshizawa on Kamen Rider Fourze
Actors Sota Fukushi and Ryo Yoshizawa, who played Kamen Rider Fourze and Kamen Rider Meteor, discussed their off-screen friendship and favorite moments from the series in a Hyper Hobby interview.
Sota Fukushi and Ryo Yoshizawa Interview on Kamen Rider Fourze
Actors Sota Fukushi and Ryo Yoshizawa, who played Kamen Rider Fourze and Kamen Rider Meteor, discussed their off-screen friendship and favorite moments from the series in a Hyper Hobby interview.
Yoshizawa Ryo on His Role as Kamen Rider Meteor
Actor Yoshizawa Ryo discussed playing the two-sided Ryusei Sakuta, Kamen Rider Meteor, in the 135th issue of Uchusen magazine, including the character's ADR recording sessions.
Judd Lynn on Running Power Rangers Through Disney and Reconciling Japanese Footage
Former Power Rangers writer-producer Judd Lynn discusses working up from Unit Production Manager, taking over as showrunner under Disney, and the show's biggest creative shortfall.
Nathan Long on Dragon Knight's Budget Constraints, the Onyx Deck, and What Got Cut
In a fan Q&A after Kamen Rider Dragon Knight's run ended, lead writer Nathan Long detailed the show's budget and time constraints, the Onyx Deck's origins, and scenes cut for being too dark.
Catherine Sutherland of Power Rangers Zeo Interviewed
Catherine Sutherland, who played the Pink Zeo Ranger in Power Rangers Zeo, sat down for an interview conducted by site contributors in partnership with the No Pink Spandex podcast.
Matt Mullins Discusses Playing Len in Kamen Rider Dragon Knight
Matt Mullins, who played Len (Kamen Rider Wing Knight) in Kamen Rider Dragon Knight, gave a brief video interview about the role around the show's original broadcast.
Dragon Knight Lead Writer Nathan Long on Adapting Kamen Rider Ryuki
Nathan Long discusses how he came to head-write Kamen Rider Dragon Knight, the constraints of adapting Ryuki footage, and the cast members who impressed him most.
R5 Central: Mark Musashi Interview, Part 2
A second R5 Central interview with suit actor Mark Musashi, conducted over Skype after audio problems cut short an earlier session, covered his work on Cutie Honey THE LIVE, Kamen Rider Dragon Knight, and a possible hint about a Kamen Rider the First sequel.
R5 Central: Mark Musashi Interview, Part 1
The first part of an R5 Central interview with suit actor Mark Musashi covered his approach to martial arts style, the physical difficulty of GARO's Zero suit, and one of his worst on-set injuries.
Suit Actor Mark Musashi on Stunt Work, GARO, and Kamen Rider the First
Stuntman and actor Mark Musashi talks growing up half-Japanese in rural Maine, training in China, and suiting up as Kamen Rider 2 in Kamen Rider the First.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in this tokusatsu actor interviews index?
Every cast interview published across the Kamen Rider, Super Sentai/Power Rangers, and Ultraman modules, gathered into one directory sorted by date.
Which franchise has the most actor interviews in this archive?
Kamen Rider actor interviews make up the largest share, reflecting the number of Kamen Rider seasons produced since 1971, followed by Power Rangers actor interviews.
Are suit performers included alongside on-screen actors?
Yes. Suit performers whose stunt and performance work defined a role are included in the cast interviews index alongside the actors who voiced or otherwise fronted the same character.
Are directors and writers included in the cast interviews?
Yes, where their account of a production adds context that an on-screen performance alone doesn't, such as a director's note on a fight scene or a writer's account of a script change.
How are the interview sources attributed?
Each tokusatsu cast interview entry cites the specific interview, convention panel, or press appearance it came from, rather than paraphrasing an unclear or secondhand source.
Can I browse interviews by franchise instead of by date?
Yes, each franchise module (Kamen Rider, Power Rangers & Super Sentai, Ultraman) surfaces its own subset of this same interview archive.
Does this index cover interviews conducted specifically for this site?
No. This is an independent archive, not the original publisher of the interviews it indexes; every entry is attributed to the outlet or event where the interview actually took place.