Dai-Nipponjin (tbc)
- Run time: 1 hour 34 mins
- Language: Japanese
- Genre: Comedy
- Release date: 1st January 2007
- Starring: Hitoshi Matsumoto, Riki Takeuchi, Ua
- Directed by: Hitoshi Matsumoto
- Official Website: http://www.dainipponjin.com/index.html
- Distributor: Revolver Entertainment
Plot Synopsis
Daisato is the subject of a documentary that follows his banal daily routine. That is, until he prepares for his ‘job.’ As bolts of lightening tear the sky, Daisato is transformed into a 50 foot giant, sporting tight purple pants, tattoos and Mark Kermode’s hair, becoming DAI-NIPPONJIN.
DAINIPPONJIN (Big Japan Man) is a sixth-generation superhero defending Japan from outlandish ‘baddies,’ as Daisato calls them. These ridiculous villains include the freak with the comb-over and the revolting farting beast who lets rip with farts equalling that of twenty thousand humans.
Daisato’s battles are broadcast at night to diminishing ratings and New Japan’s citizens bitterly complain about the noise and destruction of property he causes. Daisato has his own problems, including an Alzheimer-afflicted grandfather who transforms into a giant in dirty underwear and an ex-wife and daughter who are embarrassed by his often cowardly exploits.