Seiji Takaiwa in Magiranger Question

[Smasher2468]

Was there a reason why Seiji Takaiwa did Mahou Sentai Magiranger instead of Kamen Rider Hibiki? He did 4 back to back Riders (Agito, Ryuki, Faiz & Blade) did MagiRed then went back to doing Riders.

 

[DaikaijuSokogeki!]

If I recall, he didn't do Kamen Rider Hibiki because the crew wanted a stuntman who could do the things Hibiki would have to do, namely playing the drums. So I guess instead of having him waste away for a year with nothing to do, they gave him the MagiRed gig.