abstract
| - The Steel Samurai: Warrior of Neo Olde Tokyo was a very popular tokusatsu show and franchise created by Global Studios. The show was directed by Sal Manella, was produced by Dee Vasquez and starred Will Powers as the titular protagonist, the Steel Samurai, and Jack Hammer as the antagonist, the Evil Magistrate. The franchise was promoted by various items of merchandise, such as trading cards, balls, and cell phones straps. There have also been official and unofficial "Samurai Dog" hot dogs. Among the show's fans are Penny Nichols, Cody Hackins, Maya Fey, Ema Skye, and Miles Edgeworth (although Edgeworth's admiration of the show is something he generally tries to keep to himself). Global Studios released at least 13 episodes in total, with the last one being after Hammer's murder. Powers was initially accused of committing the deed, but Phoenix Wright defended him in court and came to the conclusion that Vasquez was the real killer and that Manella was an accomplice. Wright would come to adopt the theme as his cellphone's ringtone after the trial. However, the entire ordeal (as well as the loss of one of its stars) caused the Global Studios higher-ups to decide to cancel the show.
|