Michiko MAKINO

Michiko MAKINO was an idol in the early 80’s. She sang, featured in commercials, and posed for magazines. In 1984, she auditioned for the show Bioman (Chôdenshi Bioman) and after several interviews, got Hikaru Katsuragi’s part, aka Pink Five. She played in the show for about a year, and then continued her career for two years, appearing in a few TV shows, but most of all as a TV show hostess. She got married soon and had two sons.

She’s now working with her husband in Tsukiji district, which used to host Tokyo’s big fish market until earlier this year, where they have a fish seafood shop.

With friends, she often takes part in theatre plays or sings in a group, the 2828 (Niyaniya). It is led by Ryôsuke KAIZU, the hero of the show Bioman 2 Maskman.

Michiko MAKINO still has many fans.

As Bioman is turning 35 this year, Japan Expo is bringing together the full team of the show to celebrate the event with them. Let’s celebrate this show that has become legendary for early pop culture fans with Michiko MAKINO (Pink Five), Akito OSUGA (Blue Three), Naoto OTA (Green Two), Ryôsuke SAKAMOTO (Red One), Sumiko TANAKA (Yellow Four II), and Kazuo NIIBORI (Red One stunt actor). They will be meeting you at panels, photo shoots, and signings. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet the whole team!

Book your photo shoots and signings: read all the information below.

Created in 1984 by Toei, Bioman is a super sentai TV show, a genre featuring superheroes in costumes fighting evil. The eighth series of this type in Japan, Bioman brought innovations like featuring two women among the five heroes, Yellow Four and Pink Five.

Its 51 episodes initially aired in 1984 and 1985 in Japan and soon also in France, first in 1985 and again in 1987. It was a success and the show became a must for the audience at the time.

Synopsis: The once prosperous Planet Bio is destroyed after a world war erupted over the use of a scientific discovery called "Bio Particles". The Planet Bio Peacekeeping Alliance, which sought to use Bio Particles for peaceful purposes, sends the giant robot Bio Robo and an assistant robot named Peebo to prevent the same tragedy from happening on Earth. Bio Robo arrives in 15th century Japan, where it showers Bio Particles on five young individuals. Five centuries later, the descendants of these individuals, infused with Bio Particles, are chosen by Peebo and Bio Robo to become the Bioman team to protect the Earth from the New Empire Gear, an organization led by mad scientist Doctor Man.

Don’t miss the exceptional reunion of Red One, Green Two, Blue Three, Yellow Four II, Pink Five, and Red One stunt actor, for the 35th Anniversary of Bioman and don't miss the opportunity to meet them!

Book your photo session or your signing now on our website:

• Get the assurance of having a wonderful souvenir.
• Choose your day: several photo sessions and signings are organized with all six actors.
  Extra photo sessions are planned with the actors in solo, or duo for Ryôsuke SAKAMOTO (Red One) and Kazuo NIIBORI (Red One stunt actor).
• Choose to get the photo only or the signing, or both.
• During solo or duo photo sessions, you can take a selfie with the guest(s).
• To get a copy of your photo with the guest(s), choose the extra printing option.

You must have a valid entrance ticket to Japan Expo for the day of the photo session or signing. Make sure you select the right day for the event when booking. 

Have a look at Michiko MAKINO's schedule below to know about the photo sessions and signings he will be attending.

Let’s celebrate Bioman’s 35th Anniversary with the five members of the team and Red One stunt actor at Japan Expo 20th Impact!