Fighter of the Sun Leona
Fighter of the Sun Leona is a Japanese tokusatsu (special effects) video series produced by Zen Pictures. It features a female teacher who transforms into a solar warrior named Leona to fight against the evil forces of the Great Demon Lord Galante. The series consists of several episodes, each with a different plot and villain. The series is known for its action scenes, costumes, and special effects.
Fighter Of The Sun Leona
Plot
Urushi is a female teacher at a hill elementary school, who secretly transforms into a solar warrior, Leona, to defend the children from the demon hand of the Great Demon Lord Galante, protecting the peace of the city. One day, she encounters a global criminal magician named Oshida Taisui, who is attacked by Galante's fighters. She saves him, but he becomes obsessed with her super power and sells his soul to Galante, becoming a magical devil named Majescrer. He then begins to torment Leona with various illusions and traps, aiming to make her his spectacle.
Cast
Narumi Okawa as Urushi/Leona
Nobuyuki Nojima as Oshida Taisui/Majescrer
Kanzo Matsuura as Galante
Various actors as Galante's fighters
Production
The series was directed by Kanzo Matsuura, who also played the role of Galante. The script was written by Zen Pictures staff. The costumes and props were designed and made by Zen Pictures staff. The special effects were created by Zen Pictures staff using computer graphics and practical effects. The music was composed by A.m.p., who also provided some of the songs for the series.
Release
The series was released as a video-on-demand service on Zen Pictures' official website. Each episode was priced at 3,000 yen (about 27 USD) for streaming or 4,000 yen (about 36 USD) for downloading. The series was also released on DVD in Japan, with each episode priced at 6,000 yen (about 54 USD). The series was not officially released outside Japan, but some fans have uploaded some of the episodes on YouTube and other video-sharing platforms.
Reception
The series received mixed reviews from fans and critics. Some praised the series for its action scenes, costumes, and special effects, while others criticized the series for its low budget, poor acting, and repetitive plot. Some also compared the series to other tokusatsu series, such as Kamen Rider, Super Sentai, and Ultraman, and noted the similarities and differences. The series has a cult following among some tokusatsu fans, especially those who enjoy female superheroines.
References
[Fighter of the Sun Leona - YouTube]
[Fighter of the Sun Leona -The Battlefield was too far (Video 2021) - IMDb]
[Fighter of the Sun Leona V - Letterboxd]
[ZEOD-76_01 Fighter of the Sun Leona -Immortal Genie Thriller]
[Zen Pictures Official Site]
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