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In lieu of a dedicated Tokusatsu category, this must suffice

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byO_T_T
Apr 22 2022, 3:16 AM | Updated Mar 22, 2023 1:01 PM
Tokusatsu (特撮) is a term originally coined to describe to a specific brand of special effects-heavy live-action movies and television (in fact, the word translates directly as "special effects"). The genre was popularised by Godzilla (1954), though the term actually predates it slightly.

In modern times, the word is often instead used to describe a particular sort of superhero series, featuring one, two or several characters who can transform into outfits that cover the entire body, concealing their identity and provide them with various abilities, either magical or through advanced technology. When there are multiple characters, such as the long-running Super Sentai series, they tend to each have a different theme colour.

There is quite a large crossover between Mecha (almost always of the Super Robot variety), as often Tokusatsu heroes will be able to either grow to giant size or command Mechas (often that can combine into increasingly powerful forms) in order to combat giant monsters. Another big area of overlap is with Mahou Shoujou, as both typically feature a multicoloured group of characters with flamboyant attacks. To that end, Tokusatsu is sometimes considered the "male equivalent" of Mahou Shoujou, though of course both have examples of going against this stereotype.

The following list is non-exhaustive. Should a significant number of additional titles be found, an addendum may be made. There is no real order other than keeping series together and prioritising more notable titles.
SSSS.Gridman
TV, 2018
7.13
316,296
SSSS.Dynazenon
TV, 2021
7.43
142,942
Gridman Universe
Movie, 2023
8.05
37,350
Shikizakura
TV, 2021
5.83
18,078
Fuuto Tantei
TV, 2022
7.32
74,423
Skull Man
TV, 2007
6.58
34,653
Kaijin Kaihatsu-bu no Kuroitsu-san
TV, 2022
6.70
62,987
Koi wa Sekai Seifuku no Ato de
TV, 2022
7.39
264,252
Kyoushoku Soukou Guyver
Movie, 1986
6.18
7,878
Kyoushoku Soukou Guyver (1989)
OVA, 1989
7.09
15,804
Kyoushoku Soukou Guyver II
OVA, 1991
6.97
9,557
Kyoushoku Soukou Guyver (2005)
TV, 2005
7.22
24,569
Hurricane Polymar
TV, 1974
6.48
3,066
Shin Hurricane Polymar
OVA, 1996
5.92
3,280
Kagaku Ninja-tai Gatchaman
TV, 1972
6.94
11,491
Gatchaman
OVA, 1994
6.45
6,212
Gatchaman Crowds
TV, 2013
7.28
187,567
Gatchaman Crowds: Embrace
Special, 2014
7.33
17,671
Gatchaman Crowds Insight: Inbound
ONA, 2015
6.97
25,808
Gatchaman Crowds Insight
TV, 2015
7.23
78,190
Garo: Honoo no Kokuin
TV, 2014
7.34
149,532
Garo: Honoo no Kokuin - Home
Special, 2015
6.76
12,234
Garo Movie: Divine Flame
Movie, 2016
7.54
25,781
Garo: Vanishing Line
TV, 2017
7.12
78,608
Tiger & Bunny
TV, 2011
7.83
234,581
Tiger & Bunny 2
ONA, 2022
7.42
24,959
Metallic Rouge
TV, 2024
6.20
111,457
Sentai Daishikkaku
TV, 2024
7.32
182,342
Kamen Rider SD Kaiki?! Kumo Otoko
OVA, 1993
6.32
1,963
Kamen Rider Den-O: Imagin Anime
OVA, 2008
6.42
1,574
Kamen Rider Den-O: Imagin Anime 2
OVA, 2008
6.51
1,099
The☆Ultraman
TV, 1979
6.47
4,150
Ultraman USA
Movie, 1989
5.77
1,823
Ultraman Graffiti
OVA, 1990
5.55
936
Ultraman
ONA, 2019
6.69
29,909
Ultraman Season 2
ONA, 2022
6.65
10,771
Ultraman Final
ONA, 2023
7.26
6,124
Gakuen Tokusou Hikaruon
OVA, 1987
5.52
4,116
Hakaima Sadamitsu
TV, 2001
6.81
6,732
Samurai Flamenco
TV, 2013
6.88
135,369
Tondemo Senshi Muteking
TV, 1980
6.25
1,596
Muteking the Dancing Hero
TV, 2021
5.85
7,014
Shinzou Ningen Casshern
TV, 1973
6.69
7,390
Casshern: Robot Hunter
OVA, 1993
6.30
9,986
Casshern Sins
TV, 2008
7.50
173,747
Tokumu Sentai Shinesman
OVA, 1996
6.62
3,889
Tentai Senshi Sunred
TV, 2008
7.76
23,055
Tentai Senshi Sunred 2nd Season
TV, 2009
7.83
8,678

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