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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, 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
7.12
284,928
SSSS.Dynazenon
TV, 2021
7.42
121,631
Gridman Universe
Movie, 2023
6.92
17,666
Shikizakura
TV, 2021
5.83
16,457
Fuuto Tantei
TV, 2022
7.33
61,414
Skull Man
TV, 2007
6.60
31,332
Kaijin Kaihatsu-bu no Kuroitsu-san
TV, 2022
6.73
52,854
Koi wa Sekai Seifuku no Ato de
TV, 2022
7.44
208,483
Kyoushoku Soukou Guyver
Movie, 1986
6.19
6,505
Kyoushoku Soukou Guyver (1989)
OVA, 1989
7.09
13,490
Kyoushoku Soukou Guyver II
OVA, 1991
6.98
8,280
Kyoushoku Soukou Guyver (2005)
TV, 2005
7.22
21,807
Hurricane Polymar
TV, 1974
6.45
2,400
Shin Hurricane Polymar
OVA, 1996
5.78
2,303
Kagaku Ninja-tai Gatchaman
TV, 1972
6.94
9,888
Gatchaman
OVA, 1994
6.37
4,400
Gatchaman Crowds
TV, 2013
7.29
180,829
Gatchaman Crowds: Embrace
Special, 2014
7.34
17,097
Gatchaman Crowds Insight: Inbound
ONA, 2015
6.98
24,837
Gatchaman Crowds Insight
TV, 2015
7.24
73,378
Garo: Honoo no Kokuin
TV, 2014
7.35
141,570
Garo: Honoo no Kokuin - Home
Special, 2015
6.75
11,222
Garo Movie: Divine Flame
Movie, 2016
7.55
23,934
Garo: Vanishing Line
TV, 2017
7.13
72,307
Tiger & Bunny
TV, 2011
7.86
221,390
Tiger & Bunny 2
ONA, 2022
7.44
20,982
Metallic Rouge
TV, 2024
N/A
3,396
Sentai Daishikkaku
TV, -
N/A
13,692
Kamen Rider SD Kaiki?! Kumo Otoko
OVA, 1993
6.23
1,501
Kamen Rider Den-O: Imagin Anime
OVA, 2008
6.43
1,379
The☆Ultraman
TV, 1979
6.39
3,259
Ultraman USA
Movie, 1989
5.45
1,449
Ultraman Graffiti
OVA, 1990
5.43
638
Ultraman
ONA, 2019
6.69
26,376
Ultraman Season 2
ONA, 2022
6.62
8,595
Ultraman Final
ONA, 2023
7.19
3,285
Gakuen Tokusou Hikaruon
OVA, 1987
5.49
3,003
Hakaima Sadamitsu
TV, 2001
6.82
5,772
Samurai Flamenco
TV, 2013
6.88
128,165
Tondemo Senshi Muteking
TV, 1980
6.25
1,021
Muteking the Dancing Hero
TV, 2021
5.83
6,017
Shinzou Ningen Casshern
TV, 1973
6.71
6,196
Casshern: Robot Hunter
OVA, 1993
6.31
8,484
Casshern Sins
TV, 2008
7.51
159,135
Tokumu Sentai Shinesman
OVA, 1996
6.63
3,175
Tentai Senshi Sunred
TV, 2008
7.75
21,871
Tentai Senshi Sunred 2nd Season
TV, 2009
7.83
7,850

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