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{{Short description|Japanese-born stunt actor and producer}}
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| name = Koichi Sakamoto
| name = Koichi Sakamoto
| native_name = 坂本 浩一
| native_name = 坂本 浩一
| native_name_lang=ja
| native_name_lang = ja
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| image = Koichi Sakamoto in 2023.jpg
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1970|09|29}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1970|09|29}}
| birth_place = [[Tokyo]], [[Japan]]
| birth_place = [[Tokyo]], [[Japan]]
| occupation = {{hlist|Director|producer|stunt performer|stunt coordinator|fight choreographer}}
| yearsactive = 1991 — present}}
| yearsactive = 1991—present
{{Nihongo|'''Koichi Sakamoto'''|坂本 浩一|Sakamoto Kōichi|lead=yes| 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.
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{{Nihongo|'''Koichi Sakamoto'''|坂本 浩一|Sakamoto Kōichi|lead=yes|born September 29, 1970}} is a [[Japanese people|Japanese]] film and television director, [[stunt performer]] and [[Stunt coordinator|coordinator]], [[Stage combat|fight choreographer]] and producer. He is best known for his work in the [[tokusatsu]] genre, particularly for the ''[[Power Rangers]]'', ''[[Super Sentai]]'' and ''[[Kamen Rider]]'' franchises.


==Biography==
==Biography==


===Early career===
===Early life and career===
Sakamoto was born in [[Tokyo]] in 1970. As a child, he was an avid fan of early tokusatsu shows, which led him to take an interest in martial arts. In 1979, he saw the [[Jackie Chan]] film ''[[Drunken Master]]'', which led him to take a particular interest in [[kung fu]] and [[gymnastics]], though he did not get to learn kung fu until he was older.<ref name="action talks">{{cite web |title=Koichi Sakamoto / 坂本 浩一 on Alpha Stunts, Sentai, and Kurata (Action Talks #37) |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IYswTt-tGU |access-date=15 December 2023 |language=en}}</ref>
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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]].

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Sakamoto graduated from Higashiayase junior high and high school in [[Adachi, Tokyo]], and went on to graduate from Matsudo Senshu University. Sakamoto studied under [[Yasuaki Kurata]],<ref name="action talks" /> and 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.
He came to the [[United States]] in 1989 as a foreign student to learn English and became a stunt actor.
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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 on to 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 on to marry stuntwoman and [[suit actor]] Motoko Nagino in 2002.


===Power Rangers===
===''Power Rangers''===
Sakamoto had also formed Alpha Stunts Production and was enlisted as 2nd Unit Director for the "battle grid" scenes from [[Saban Entertainment]] 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 role of 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).
Sakamoto had also formed Alpha Stunts Production and was enlisted as 2nd Unit Director for the "battle grid" scenes from [[Saban Entertainment]] 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 role of 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).


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]]. Sakamoto was replaced as stunt coordinator by Mark Harris, although continued directing through Ninja Storm and thereafter stayed on as executive producer, no longer choreographing or directing. Disney stopped producing new seasons following ''[[Power Rangers RPM]]'', eventually selling the franchise to Saban Brands. in 2010. In 2011, Sakamoto returned as an action director for ''[[Power Rangers Samurai]]'', which premiered in 2011.{{citation needed|date=March 2012}}
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]]. Sakamoto was replaced as stunt coordinator by Mark Harris, although continued directing through ''[[Power Rangers Ninja Storm|Ninja Storm]]'' and thereafter stayed on as executive producer, no longer choreographing or directing. Disney stopped producing new seasons following ''[[Power Rangers RPM]]'', eventually selling the franchise to Saban Brands in 2010.

Sakamoto and Alpha Stunts were scapegoated by producer and writer and showrunner [[Bruce Kalish]] for the heavy use of pyrotechnics in incarnations of the franchise from 2005 through 2008; which have been dubbed ''Kalishplosions'' by fans, After Kalish himself. Kalish maintains he had little to do with them and blaming Sakamoto, despite Mark Harris being the responsible party to their direction and choreography.


===Other works===
===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 trained The [[Jonas Brothers]] for a week and a half in preparation for filming ''[[J.O.N.A.S.]]''
In 2006, Sakamoto served as action unit director and choreographer in ''[[Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior]]''<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 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 the reality TV series ''[[Tankboy TV]]''.<ref>http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1343678/ Tankboy Series on IMDB</ref>
In 2008, Sakamoto and the Alpha Stunts team provided stunt training for the reality TV series ''[[Tankboy TV]]''.


Sakamoto went on to do ''tokusatsu'' TV shows and films for Toei and Tsuburaya, including ''[[Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger]]'', ''[[Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger]]'', ''[[Kamen Rider Fourze]]'', ''[[Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider Fourze & OOO: Movie War Mega Max]]'', ''[[Kamen Rider W Forever: A to Z/The Gaia Memories of Fate]]'', ''[[Mega Monster Battle: Ultra Galaxy]]'' and ''[[Travelers: Jigen Keisatsu]]''. Sakamoto is known for adding elements of Hong Kong-style martial arts and stunts into traditional ''tokusatsu'' weapons battles and effects. Sakamoto has also made a guest appearance in Season 2 of ''[[Unofficial Sentai Akibaranger]]''.
After leaving ''Power Rangers'', Sakamoto went to Japan to direct 2010's ''[[Mega Monster Battle: Ultra Galaxy Legend]]'', which led to a new career directing ''tokusatsu'' TV shows and films for Toei and Tsuburaya, including ''[[Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger]]'', ''[[Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger]]'', ''[[Kamen Rider Fourze]]'', ''[[Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider Fourze & OOO: Movie War Mega Max]]'', ''[[Kamen Rider W Forever: A to Z/The Gaia Memories of Fate]]'', ''[[Mega Monster Battle: Ultra Galaxy]]'' and ''[[Travelers: Jigen Keisatsu]]''. Sakamoto is known for adding elements of Hong Kong-style martial arts and stunts into traditional ''tokusatsu'' weapons battles and effects. Sakamoto has also made a guest appearance in Season 2 of ''[[Unofficial Sentai Akibaranger]]''.


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
''As director'':
* series director denoted in bold

===Television===
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* ''[[Power Rangers Zeo]]'' (1996)
* ''[[Power Rangers Turbo]]'' (1997)
* ''[[Power Rangers in Space]]'' (1998)
* ''[[Power Rangers Lost Galaxy]]'' (1999)
* ''[[Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue]]'' (2000)
* '''''[[Power Rangers Time Force]]''''' (2001)
* '''''[[Power Rangers Wild Force]]''''' (2002)
* '''''[[Power Rangers Ninja Storm]]''''' (2003)
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* ''[[Kamen Rider W]]'' (2010)
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* ''[[Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger]]'' (2011)
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* '''''[[Kamen Rider Fourze]]''''' (2011-2012)
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* '''''[[Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger]]''''' (2013-2014)
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* '''''[[Ultraman Ginga S]]''''' (2014)
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* '''''[[Ultra Fight Victory]]''''' (2015)
* '''''Gunblade''''' (2015)
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* ''[[Ultraman X]]'' (2015)
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* ''[[Kamen Rider Ghost]]'' (2015-2016)
* ''[[Kamen Rider Ex-Aid]]'' (2016)
* '''''[[Ultra Fight Orb]]''''' (2017)
* '''''[[Power Rangers Dino Force Brave]]''''' (2017)
* '''''[[Ultraman Geed]]''''' (2017)
* '''''[[Mob Psycho 100]]''''' (2018)
* ''[[Kamen Rider Zi-O]]'' (2018)
* '''''[[Super Sentai Strongest Battle]]''''' (2019)
* ''[[Kishiryu Sentai Ryusoulger]]'' (2019)
* ''[[Ultra Galaxy Fight]]'' (2019–present)
** ''Ultra Galaxy Fight: New Generation Heroes'' (2019)
** ''Ultra Galaxy Fight: The Absolute Conspiracy'' (2020)
** ''Ultra Galaxy Fight: The Destined Crossroad'' (2021)
* ''[[Mashin Sentai Kiramager]]'' (2020)
* '''''Sedai Wars''''' (2020)
* ''[[Ultraman Z]]'' (2020)
* ''[[Kamen Rider Saber]]'' (2020-2021)
* '''''[[Ultraman Trigger: New Generation Tiga]]''''' (2021-2022)
* ''[[Kamen Rider Revice]]'' (2021–2022)
* ''[[Ultraman Decker]]'' (2022)
* ''[[Pop Team Epic|Pop Team Epic Season 2: Endless Love]]'' (2022)
* ''[[Kamen Rider Geats]]'' (2022–2023)
* ''[[Ohsama Sentai King-Ohger]]'' (2023-2024)
* ''[[Kamen Rider Gotchard]]'' (2024)
* '''''[[Wing-Man]]''''' (2024)<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-09-10 |title=Live-Action Wingman Series Unveils Cast, Director, Opening Song Artists |url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-09-09/live-action-wingman-series-unveils-cast-director-opening-song-artists/.215284 |access-date=2024-09-11 |website=Anime News Network |language=en}}</ref>

===Film===
* ''Wicked Game'' (2002)
* ''Wicked Game'' (2002)
* ''[[Devon's Ghost: Legend of the Bloody Boy]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Devon's Ghost: Legend of the Bloody Boy]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Broken Path]]'' (2008)
* ''[[Broken Path]]'' (2008)
* ''[[Mega Monster Battle: Ultra Galaxy]]'' (2009)
* ''[[Mega Monster Battle: Ultra Galaxy]]'' (2009)
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* ''[[Kamen Rider W]]'' (2009-2010)
* ''[[Kamen Rider W Forever: A to Z/The Gaia Memories of Fate]]'' (2010)
* ''[[Kamen Rider W Forever: A to Z/The Gaia Memories of Fate]]'' (2010)
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* ''[[Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger]]'' (2011)
* ''[[Kamen Rider W Returns]]'' (2011)
* ''[[Kamen Rider W Returns]]'' (2011)
* ''[[Kamen Rider Fourze]]'' (2011-2012)
* ''[[Kamen Rider x Kamen Rider Fourze & OOO: Movie War Mega Max|Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider Fourze & OOO: Movie War Mega Max]]'' (2011)
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* ''[[Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider Fourze & OOO: Movie War Mega Max]]'' (2011)
* ''[[Kamen Rider Fourze the Movie: Space, Here We Come!]]'' (2012)
* ''[[Kamen Rider Fourze the Movie: Space, Here We Come!]]'' (2012)
* ''[[Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider Wizard & Fourze: Movie War Ultimatum]]'' (2012)
* ''[[Kamen Rider x Kamen Rider Wizard & Fourze: Movie War Ultimatum|Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider Wizard & Fourze: Movie War Ultimatum]]'' (2012)
* ''[[Travelers: Jigen Keisatsu]]'' (2013)
* ''[[Travelers: Jigen Keisatsu]]'' (2013)
* ''[[009-1|009-1: The End of the Beginning]]'' (2013)
* ''[[009-1|009-1: The End of the Beginning]]'' (2013)
* ''Innocent Lilies'' (2013)
* ''Innocent Lilies'' (2013)
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* ''[[Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger]]'' (2013)
* ''[[Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger: Gaburincho of Music]]'' (2013)
* ''[[Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger: Gaburincho of Music]]'' (2013)
* ''[[Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger vs. Go-Busters: The Great Dinosaur Battle! Farewell Our Eternal Friends]]'' (2014)
* ''[[Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger vs. Go-Busters: The Great Dinosaur Battle! Farewell Our Eternal Friends]]'' (2014)
* ''[[Girl's Blood]]'' (2014)<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.allcinema.net/prog/show_c.php?num_c=347445|script-title=ja:赤×ピンク (2014)|accessdate= 3 May 2014|work= allcinema.net|publisher= Stingray|language= Japanese}}</ref>
* ''[[Girl's Blood]]'' (2014)<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.allcinema.net/prog/show_c.php?num_c=347445|script-title=ja:赤×ピンク (2014)|access-date= 3 May 2014|work= allcinema.net|publisher= Stingray|language= ja}}</ref>
* ''[[Ultraman Ginga S]]'' (2014)
* ''[[Toei Hero Next|We’re the Bounty Hunter Troupe]]'' (2014)
* ''[[Metal Hero Series#Theatrical releases|Space Sheriff Next Generation]]'' (2014)
* Uchuu Keiji Sharivan NEXT GENERATION (2014)
* Uchuu Keiji Shaider NEXT GENERATION (2014)
** ''Uchu Keiji Sharivan Next Generation''
** ''Uchu Keiji Shaider Next Generation''
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* ''[[Ultra Fight Victory]]'' (2015)
* ''[[Gunblade (TV series)|Gunblade]]'' (2015)
* ''[[Ultraman Ginga S The Movie]]'' (2015)
* ''[[Kamen Rider Ex-Aid#Films|Kamen Rider Heisei Generations: Dr. Pac-Man vs. Ex-Aid & Ghost with Legend Rider]]'' (2016)
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* ''[[Ultraman X]]'' (2015)
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* ''[[Kamen Rider Ghost]]'' (2016)
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* Kamen Rider EX-AID (2016)
* ''[[Hurricane Polymar]]'' (2017)
* ''[[Hurricane Polymar]]'' (2017)
* ''[[Power Rangers Dino Force Brave]]'' / ''Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger Brave'' (2017)
* ''[[Space Squad]]'' (2017)
* ''[[Uchu Sentai Kyuranger#V-Cinemas|Uchu Sentai Kyuranger: Episode of Stinger]]'' (2017)
* Space Squad (2017)
* ''[[Uchu Sentai Kyuranger#Special episodes|From Episode of Stinger: Uchu Sentai Kyuranger High School Wars]]'' (2017)
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* Ultraman Geed (2017)
* Uchuu Sentai Kyuranger Episode of Stinger (2017)
* ''[[Uchu Sentai Kyuranger vs. Space Squad]]'' (2018)
* ''[[Ultraman Geed The Movie]]'' (2018)
''As actor''
* ''[[Unofficial Sentai Akibaranger]]'' as George Spielburton
* ''[[BLACKFOX: Age of the Ninja]]'' (2019)
* ''[[Mashin Sentai Kiramager#Kiramager vs. Ryusoulger|Mashin Sentai Kiramager vs. Ryusoulger]]'' (2021)
* ''[[Bungo Stray Dogs The Movie: Beast]]'' (2022)
* ''[[Good Morning, Sleeping Lion]]'' (2022)
* ''[[Kamen Rider Revice#V-Cinema|Revice Forward: Kamen Rider Live & Evil & Demons]]'' (2023)
* ''[[Good Morning, Sleeping Lion#Sequel|Good Morning, Sleeping Lion 2]]'' (2023)
* ''[[Kamen Rider Geats#V-Cinema|Kamen Rider Geats: Jyamato Awaking]]'' (2024)
* ''[[Ohsama Sentai King-Ohger#King-Ohger VS. Series|Ohsama Sentai King-Ohger vs. Kyoryuger]]'' (2024)

==Writer==
* ''Power Rangers in Space'' (1998)

==Actor==
* ''[[Unofficial Sentai Akibaranger]]'' (2011) as George Spielburton


== References ==
== References ==
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Latest revision as of 02:26, 11 September 2024

Koichi Sakamoto
坂本 浩一
Born (1970-09-29) September 29, 1970 (age 54)
Tokyo, Japan
Occupations
  • Director
  • producer
  • stunt performer
  • stunt coordinator
  • fight choreographer
Years active1991—present

Koichi Sakamoto (Japanese: 坂本 浩一, Hepburn: Sakamoto Kōichi, born September 29, 1970) is a Japanese film and television director, stunt performer and coordinator, fight choreographer and producer. He is best known for his work in the tokusatsu genre, particularly for the Power Rangers, Super Sentai and Kamen Rider franchises.

Biography

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Early life and career

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Sakamoto was born in Tokyo in 1970. As a child, he was an avid fan of early tokusatsu shows, which led him to take an interest in martial arts. In 1979, he saw the Jackie Chan film Drunken Master, which led him to take a particular interest in kung fu and gymnastics, though he did not get to learn kung fu until he was older.[1]

Sakamoto graduated from Higashiayase junior high and high school in Adachi, Tokyo, and went on to graduate from Matsudo Senshu University. Sakamoto studied under Yasuaki Kurata,[1] and 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 on to marry stuntwoman and suit actor Motoko Nagino in 2002.

Power Rangers

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Sakamoto had also formed Alpha Stunts Production and was enlisted as 2nd Unit Director for the "battle grid" scenes from Saban Entertainment 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 role of 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).

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. Sakamoto was replaced as stunt coordinator by Mark Harris, although continued directing through Ninja Storm and thereafter stayed on as executive producer, no longer choreographing or directing. Disney stopped producing new seasons following Power Rangers RPM, eventually selling the franchise to Saban Brands in 2010.

Other works

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In 2006, Sakamoto served as action unit director and choreographer in Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior[2] He 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 the reality TV series Tankboy TV.

After leaving Power Rangers, Sakamoto went to Japan to direct 2010's Mega Monster Battle: Ultra Galaxy Legend, which led to a new career directing tokusatsu TV shows and films for Toei and Tsuburaya, including Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger, Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger, Kamen Rider Fourze, Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider Fourze & OOO: Movie War Mega Max, Kamen Rider W Forever: A to Z/The Gaia Memories of Fate, Mega Monster Battle: Ultra Galaxy and Travelers: Jigen Keisatsu. Sakamoto is known for adding elements of Hong Kong-style martial arts and stunts into traditional tokusatsu weapons battles and effects. Sakamoto has also made a guest appearance in Season 2 of Unofficial Sentai Akibaranger.

Filmography

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  • series director denoted in bold

Television

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Film

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Writer

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  • Power Rangers in Space (1998)

Actor

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Koichi Sakamoto / 坂本 浩一 on Alpha Stunts, Sentai, and Kurata (Action Talks #37)". Retrieved 15 December 2023.
  2. ^ Wendy Wu - Television Shows at Film.com film.com. Accessed 2008-09-07
  3. ^ "Live-Action Wingman Series Unveils Cast, Director, Opening Song Artists". Anime News Network. 2024-09-10. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
  4. ^ 赤×ピンク (2014). allcinema.net (in Japanese). Stingray. Retrieved 3 May 2014.
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