Hawk and Chick is a Japanese samurai film series that Bob and Louise enjoy watching together. Fourteen films total were made starring the ronin father-daughter team of Shinji Kojima and his daughter Yuki as wandering barbers and their frequent encounters with giant monsters. The films stopped producing after Kojima divorced his wife ("Hawk & Chick").
Characters[]
Rising Hawk[]
Played by Shinji Kojima, Hawk is a samurai barber. He is voiced by Keisuke Hoashi.
Chick[]
Played by Yuki Kojima, Chick is Hawk's daughter. She is voiced by Suzy Nakamura.
Known Films[]
- Hawk & Chick vs Jellyfish Monster
- Hawk & Chick vs. Seaweed Monster
- Hawk & Chick vs. 6-Headed Geisha
- Hawk & Chick vs. Tsukumogami
- Hawk & Chick vs. Sharkman
- Hawk & Chick vs. Giant Scorpion
- Hawk & Chick Vs Giant Butterfly
- Hawk & Chick vs. Snow Monster
- Hawk & Chick Vs Sticky Rice Monster
- Hawk & Chick Vs Six-Headed Sumo
- Hawk & Chick vs. Cephalopod Monster(Also available in a "Final Slice" director's cut on DVD, featuring restored scenes with Itsuki Sugimoto)
- Hawk & Chick: The Final Battle
2 films are unaccounted for. Possibly not translated/subtitled into English.
Trivia[]
- The series is a parody of real-life Samurai film series Lone Wolf and Cub.
- The film likely takes places during the Sengoku period of Japan.
- Based on Gene's predictions, they made the first film in the 70s. ("The Hawkening: Look Who's Hawking Now!")
- The fan club of Hawk and Chick are the Chicklets. ("The Hawkening: Look Who's Hawking Now!")