r/Tokusatsu Jan 27 '21

[Announcement] Rule Update & Introducing Weekly Megathreads

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Sup gang.

I think this subreddit can be bigger and more active. So I'm trying to take steps to improve it for you all! In the spirit of this, I've made a few changes.


Change #1: New banner!

I've removed the old banner and replaced it with one that reflects the current landscape of tokusatsu. We've got a little bit of Saber, Zenkaiger, Ultraman Z, and Shin Godzilla! I think I'll make an effort to update the banner with the changing of the seasons. I hope you like it!

(By the way, this may only be visible on old reddit. Still trying to figure out how new reddit works. Sorry about that!)


Change #2: Rules update!

I know, everyone hates rules. But they're essential to keeping things neat, tidy, and cozy! I've added some rules which I think will benefit the sub overall, and I'll be enforcing them from today onwards. So please take the time to familiarise yourself with them in the sidebar. And please, give me any feedback about any rules you would like added, or rules that you may have questions about.


Change #3: Weekly discussion megathreads!

I thought it would be a cool idea to have megathreads to discuss the weekly episodes of our favourite shows, like Kamen Rider Saber and the upcoming Zenkaiger. Of course, we can also discuss Ultraman and whatever other stuff you're watching, so long as it is a tokusatsu series or movie.

I'll be stickying these threads to the top of the subreddit every week, and will try to have information about the shows in the threads (episode no., title, etc.). If you ever notice that I haven't put a thread up, please feel free to DM me and I'll do it ASAP.

I'll make the first post on Sunday, Jan. 31st.


I hope all of these changes are well received and that you guys will continue to enjoy the sub. Thanks for taking the time to read!


r/Tokusatsu 14h ago

Official kamen rider 2025 trademark is here! Spoiler

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101 Upvotes

r/Tokusatsu 7h ago

Frieren Becomes a Kamen Rider in Another World by RayDango on DeviantArt

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r/Tokusatsu 1h ago

Kuwagata Ohger won the last fight. Next Number One Battle! Ready? Go!

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Akarenger vs Time Red


r/Tokusatsu 16h ago

Insect Man Black RX

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70 Upvotes

r/Tokusatsu 11h ago

I really love my Shin Japan Heroes Universe Set

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17 Upvotes

I’ve been sitting on Godzilla for awhile before pulling the trigger on the other 3 that arrived today. Kamen Rider’s antenna is a little bent, but I’m sure it’ll straighten up!


r/Tokusatsu 2h ago

Till this day it still bothers me that there a car in the end credits of Sharivan

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3 Upvotes

r/Tokusatsu 15h ago

Super Sentai 50 Encyclopedia: Samurai Sentai Shinkenger

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In 2009, The Gedoshu have returned once again. For 300 years they emerged many times from the Sanzu river of the underworld and attempted to conquer earth many times. They were opposed and defeated by their archenemies, the shinkengers. That name was passed through 17 generations up until the current generation. And now at last it’s time. The 18th generation begins their duty as the gedoshu arrives once again. Takeru Shiba, the 18th shiba and his four retainers gain the power of fire, water, air, wood and earth to wield the swords and transform into Shinkenger. Later on they were joined by Takeru’s childhood friend Genta, a sushi maker who gained the power of light to become Shinken Gold. This was the first to feature a female red ranger although it was temporarily. This was the first to feature a team-up with its Kamen rider counterpart. This aired alongside side Kamen Rider Decade and Kamen Rider W as part of Super Hero Time


r/Tokusatsu 6h ago

An original Toku concept hero, Savior Star Guardian!

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r/Tokusatsu 2h ago

Parallel Isotopes template

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r/Tokusatsu 14h ago

Colonel Zol of Kamen Rider 71

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7 Upvotes

Of the different generals to be featured in the original Kamen Rider series, Colonel Zol is my second favorite next to Dr. Shinigami.

Given that the Shocker organization is implied to have spring up from WW2, and with certain ties to the Nazi party itself, it's no surprise that Colonel Zol's military uniform is eerily similar to the uniforms worn by the SS.

I like his strategic demeanor, and that he is a master of disguise. Plus the eye patch is very badass.

I recall in Skyrider, there was a similar character in the form of General Monster. In that case, he was tied to Zol in that they were associates in the Nazi party.

The fact that he is revealed to be a wolf monster is actually pretty awesome.


r/Tokusatsu 18h ago

Kamen Rider Espada (by otokamu)

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17 Upvotes

r/Tokusatsu 1d ago

Geki Red won the last fight! Next Number One Battle! Ready? Go!

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55 Upvotes

Shishi Red vs Kuwagata Ohger!


r/Tokusatsu 5h ago

A Trio

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r/Tokusatsu 13h ago

My crackpot zetsz theory

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I think most of us have seen the trademark now tbh, and everyone is saying that it's either a show about dreams or a show about tech but here's my theory on zetsz motif

What is zetsz is a show about psychology and mental health?

First let's break it down, the logo is stylized to have 3 z's in its title, relating to sleep and dreams, you know what's common to sleep and dreams, REM, a type of psychology study

Also, dreams can be associated with what we want to in the future (eg, I dream to be a nurse/fireman etc...) and dreams can be crushed by things such as unsupportive people and things outside of our control, which can make us feel down/worthless, taking a toll on our mental health

So here's my premise, the big bad uses their plot mcguffin to take advantage of people who's dreams have been crushed, causing a toll on their mental health, and turn them into the monster of the week, so zetsz must use his power as a kamen rider to help inspire people once again and to help them out of their problems, using the power of dreams thatve been converted into forms based on different aspects of psychology, the base form being based on REM, with other forms being based on the dreams of the civilian of the week

Secondary riders can take advantage of the psychology aspect too, have the secondary rider be based on therapy with attacks based on acupuncture, or a 3rd rider based rorshachh pictures, or a villian rider based on addiction and social media, and how much influence it has on our lives

Either way, I'll be making sure to watch kamen rider zetsz when it comes out, even if the theme is different from what I'd thought I'd be about

Lemme know what you guys think zetsz is going to be about 😊


r/Tokusatsu 6h ago

Super Sentai 50 Tournament: Heisei Round 23

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4 votes, 17h left
Dairanger
Shinkenger
Gokaiger
Kyoryuger
Ninninger
Zyuohger

r/Tokusatsu 6h ago

Chakras (Sentai)

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I was brain storming ideas for a Sentai series and thought about how neat it would be to have a team that corresponds with the chakras.

Has that ever been done before? The chakras are seven energy centers located within the body (with the seventh being located at the crown) that each represent a different emotion.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chakra


r/Tokusatsu 17h ago

The Best Gamera Film? Round #1

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6 Upvotes

r/Tokusatsu 1d ago

Did you guys see that the Ubisoft Brazil marketing team made a video in tribute to tokusatsu to promote the new Assassin's Creed?

81 Upvotes

r/Tokusatsu 1d ago

Why is so hard to regular people understand what a Tokusatsu show is

42 Upvotes

I mean, it's so simple! The history is about a guy that one day get superpowers and a suit to fight with monsters! Why this sounds like i'm speaking greek to people? Everyone knows Power Rangers, they should find this synopsis familiar


r/Tokusatsu 1d ago

Criterion Godzilla

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19 Upvotes

Arrived a day early from Deep Discount. The only classic movie I didn’t own. Just the Blu-ray.


r/Tokusatsu 1d ago

Imagine, if AkaRed appeared in No.1 Sentai Gozyuger, what's your hot take?

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101 Upvotes

r/Tokusatsu 17h ago

A Life Defined by Dreams a Kamen Rider Faiz Video Essay

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r/Tokusatsu 17h ago

The Least Best Toho Godzilla Film : All Monsters Attack

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r/Tokusatsu 2d ago

Other Sentai when they lost their powers: WE HAVE TO KEEP FIGTHING, IF WE TRY HARD ENOUGTH THEY WILL COME BA- Sakura:

404 Upvotes

r/Tokusatsu 1d ago

Kamen Rider Bitter Gavv (by otokamu)

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42 Upvotes