Chōjin Neiger

Chōjin Neiger (超神ネイガー) is a local hero from Nikaho, Akita Prefecture, a fictional superhero who represents the region and is depicted as a tokusatsu hero. Developed by a local sports gym's manager and former UWF professional wrestler Tamotsu Ebina (海老名 保), Chōjin Neiger debuted in June 2005 and has gained a following throughout all of Japan. Chōjin Neiger has also spawned radio dramas, comic books, and television specials, and a series of original songs which include the vocal talents of Ichirou Mizuki and Mitsuko Horie.

The Chōjins
Each of the characters developed by the Neiger Project is said to protect a different aspect of Akita Prefecture. They transform with the power of the Gōshaku Jewel (豪石玉).
 * Neiger (ネイガー): Transforming from Ken Akita (アキタ・ケン), Neiger protects the land and agriculture of Akita, designed after the namahage of the region's folklore. His weapons include Kiritan Swords (キリタン・ソード), the Buriko Gun (ブリコガン), the Kamakura Knuckle (カマクラ・ナックル), and the Kanto Shield (カントウ・シールド). He rides the Machine Shotslar (マシン・ショッツラー), which transforms from a combine harvester. Neiger can also assume a power-up form, Daihōsaku Form (大豊作フォーム). His catchphrase is "Protecting the sea, the mountains, and Akita, Chōjin Neiger!!" (海を、山を、秋田を守る、超神ネイガー!!).
 * Neiger Geon (ネイガー・ジオン): Transforming from Shiro Fujisato (フジサト・シロー), Neiger Geon protects the forestry of Akita. Also designed after a namahage, Neiger Geon fights with Zui Quan attacks and his weapons are the Kiritonfa (キリトンファー) and Kiritanchaku (キリタンチャク). He also gets a powered up form called Daiginjō Form (大吟醸フォーム).
 * Aragemaru (アラゲ丸): Transforming from Ryu Hachimori (ハチモリ・リュウ), Aragemaru protects the fisheries of Akita. He has tetrapod designs in his armor and is armed with the Tara Bazooka (タラ・バズーカ) and Ika Slicer (イカ・スライサー).
 * Neiger Mai (ネイガー・マイ): Transforming from Mai Akita (アキタ・マイ), Neiger Mai protects the industry of Akita.
 * Kantō Man (カントウマン): Transforming from, Joe Kubota (クボタ・ジョー), Kantō Man is not one of the Chōjins but is a Chōchin Neiger (提灯ネイガー).
 * Neiger BBG (ネイガービガビガG): Transforming from Kenta Akita (アキタ・ケンタ), Neiger BBG is a legendary Neiger from 100 years in the future. His name comes from the Akita dialect word bigabigajii (ビガビガジイ), meaning "shiny", referencing the Maziora coloration of his costume.
 * Zapper Zeal (ザッパー・ジール): Zapper Zeal is Neiger's apprentice who is armed with a leek sword. He is named after the Akita Prefecture dish zappa jiru (ザッパ汁).

CD releases

 * Neiger Theme Song: "Gōshaku! Chōjin Neiger ~Midaga Omedaji~" (豪石！超神ネイガー ～見だが おめだぢ～) c/w "Tōi Kaze no Naka de" (遠い風の中で) by Ichirou Mizuki
 * Ōga Neiger Theme Song: "Chōjin Neiger ~Seigi no Inaho~" (超神ネイガー ～正義ノ稲穂～) c/w "Yume Kariudo" (夢刈人) by Ichirou Mizuki
 * Udakko Zenshū (歌っこ全集)
 * 1) "Neiger Ondo" (ネイガー音頭) by Abe 10zen
 * 2) "Mamorigami ~ GEON, Mori no Ibuki o" (守森神～GEON モリノイブキヲ) by Shiro Fujisato
 * 3) "Neiger Mai no Theme ~Hisui no Tsubasa" (ネイガー・マイのテーマ ～翡翠の翼～) by Mitsuko Horie
 * 4) "Ore wa Minato no Abare Uma" (俺は漁港の暴れ馬) by Ryu Hachimori
 * 5) "Dajaku Kumiaika" (だじゃく組合歌) by Kakusai Han
 * 6) "Neiger Ondo (Para Para Version)" (ネイガー音頭（パラパラバージョン）) by Abe 10zen