Yoji Hashimoto
Biography
Yoji Hashimoto (橋本 洋二, Hashimoto Yōji) is a Japanese former television producer who worked at the Tokyo Broadcasting System (TBS), and is best known for serving as a producer on several of Tsuburaya Productions' tokusatsu series from the 1960's to 1970's, including Ultraseven (1967-1968), Operation: Mystery (1968-1969) and Return of Ultraman (1971-1972), among others.
Known For & Full Filmography2 Titles
Drama Series - 2022, 16 episodes • as Self
A docudrama about Tetsuo Kinjo and Shozo Uehara, two writers who worked on the original Ultraman series. It also features interviews with other production staff.
Movie - 2005, 2h 15m • as Self
Direct-to-video documentary special focusing on the Ultraman Series, spotlighting the heroines who appeared from Ultra Q to Ultraman Gaia. The program features insights from the original production staff, who provide introductions to these characters. The documentary notably highlights three actresses: Hiroko Sakurai, Mitsuko Hoshi, and Takami Yoshimoto, sharing behind-the-scenes stories from their time working on the series.