Za KageStar (aka The Shadow Star) was a tokusatsu program that aired between 1976-1977 on NET TV in Japan over a course of 34 episodes. The show starred Naoki Tachibana as KageStar, who along with his trusty companion BelleStar (played by Emi Hayakawa), battled the forces of Doctor Satan and his Satan Empire.
Ichirô Mizuki (seen in picture) provided the lead vocals for the 4 songs associated with this show which include the closing theme “Star! Star! KageStar!” where he is accompanied by the childrens choir known as The Columbia Cradle Club. Mizuki is a force to be reckoned with in the world of anime & tokusatsu theme songs, recording hundreds of them over his 30+ year career so be prepared to see/hear more of him in upcoming posts!
Without further delay, this is my favorite KageStar track “Star! Star! KageStar!” and a video of the opening title sequence.
Opening title sequence for KageStar
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