RYUJIN MABUYER

P R O G R A M C ATA LO G U E
RYUJIN MABUYER
琉神マブヤー
DRAMA
Season 1: 2008 Season 2: 2009
Season 3: 2011
Gaiden (Spin-off): 2009
M&SE
15’ x 13 episodes
25’ x 13 episodes
30’ x 13 episodes
30’ x 13 episodes
HD
New Superhero from Okinawa!!
”Ryujin Mabuyer” is a community-based live-action superhero TV series that was
inspired by the “Super Sentai” (Super squad, aka Power Rangers) series. Such
shows typically advertise the localities in which they are set.
In this series, the characters speak in Okinawa’s local dialect and have
Okinawan names. Unlike other superhero series, the villains in ‘Ryujin Mabuyer,’
collectively known as ‘Majimun’, are not depicted as totally evil. They even bury
the hatchet with Mabuyer in the end, which is unprecedented among superhero
series.
The story is about the nine stones called ‘Mabui-stone’ scattered around
in Okinawa area. These stones each carry an unique magical power which
is believed to be possessed by the soul of the Okinawa’s legendary dragon.
Majimun attempts to collect the nine stones and destroy Okinawa’s culture and
tradition where Ryujin Mabuyer fights against and stop them from doing so.
Unlike similar projects in other parts of Japan, the Mabuyer live-action TV series
spanned three seasons and a spin-off. The popularity of the show’s characters
continues to grow along with their appearances at local events held constantly
throughout the year.
“Ryujin Mabuyer” will also make its big-screen debut in winter 2011.
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