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 , 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 . Transforming from , Neiger protects the land and agriculture of Akita, designed after the namahage of the region's folklore. His weapons include , the , the , and the . He rides the , which transforms from a combine harvester. Neiger can also assume a power-up form, . His catchphrase is . Transforming from , Neiger Geon protects the forestry of Akita. Also designed after a namahage, Neiger Geon fights with Zui Quan attacks and his weapons are the and . He also gets a powered up form called . Transforming from , Aragemaru protects the fisheries of Akita. He has tetrapod designs in his armor and is armed with the and . Transforming from , Neiger Mai protects the industry of Akita. Transforming from, , Kantō Man is not one of the Chōjins but is a . Transforming from , Neiger BBG is a legendary Neiger from 100 years in the future. His name comes from the Akita dialect word , meaning "shiny", referencing the Maziora coloration of his costume. Zapper Zeal is Neiger's apprentice who is armed with a leek sword. He is named after the Akita Prefecture dish .
CD releases Neiger Theme Song c/w by Ichirou Mizuki Ōga Neiger Theme Song c/w by Ichirou Mizuki
by Abe 10zen by Shiro Fujisato by Mitsuko Horie by Ryu Hachimori by Kakusai Han by Abe 10zen
See also Local hero (Japan) Ryūjin Mabuyer
References
External links Official website Neiger Project at NHK Neiger Comic at Kadokawa Shoten