General Tokusatsu Discussion

[Chronosphere EXIA]

Fellow animesuki users, I am into this sort of entertainment known as Tokusatsu. I would like to know who among here other than me is in it.

[Fome]

By "in," I am guessing you mean that you enjoy watching it. Unless you mean you have actually appeared in episodes.

I used to watch a lot as a kid, not so much anymore.

[gundam rider]

hmmmm, many-many Tokusatsu like,

errrrr......, e.g. the Gojira series, all kaiju movies, .....etc.....

to the super hero series like the, Utramans , Kamen Riders, Super Sentai, Metal Heroes, lots & lots of Toei & Tsuburaya stuffs like Mirrorman, Jumborg, ....etc..

to spin-offs like the Super Ninjas, Jiraya, the star god series (like the Gransazers, Justrizers, Sazer-X), Ryukendo, Takara Rescue Teams, .... etc....

to mature adult series like Gunryu, GARO, Ultraseven-X, Furikaizen(!?), .....etc....

ummm...., like those right??

[Shadow Kira01]

"In" as in working? It must be a tough considering that you might have to wear that heavy armor in the summer times.

Or do you mean "in" as in watching the genre? I don't watch Tokusatsu.. I used to like it though but not anymore. Perhaps, you would want to change your thread title to clarify your meaning.

[Chronosphere EXIA]

I mean, "who is watching tokusatsu?"

[denice25]

i like tokusatsu....

[Yu Ominae]

Watched Kamen Rider and Metal Heros back in the day when it was popular in Philippine TV.

[Hs Vi Germania]

never watched it...

[Chronosphere EXIA]

Originally Posted by Yu Ominae

Watched Kamen Rider and Metal Heros back in the day when it was popular in Philippine TV.

Same goes here. I am watching Kamen Rider Kiva, Decade and Dragon Knight alongside Shaider.

[Obelisk ze Tormentor]

Since we have no "General Tokusatsu" thread to talk about Toku shows or movies that's not Ultraman or Kamen Rider, this one is as good as any.

Anyway, I'll start with this, the new Toku with Decade's actor:

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https://youtu.be/QjjXmpHGtuY

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[Tactics]

It amazing how Inoue set his eyes for global audience, something uncommon for smaller project like this.
As for the episode itself, well, he went minimum lighting full mystery for first episode, must be something he took notes from his days as Jinga in Garo. Hopefully the second episode will do better; he confirmed total 12 episode, so I guess treated it more like splitted movie format?

As for me, non-KR non-Ultra I currently watched is King-ohger.

Current episode, Episode 10, is roll call episode and it solid 10/10 for me, very beautiful.

Seriously, ten episodes running strong. If this kind of quality continues it will be tough for upcoming sentai to be the third after this and Donbrothers.
Writer team clarified for King-ohger major arcs will took 9 episodes, so I guess, episode 1 (introduction) + 9 (Five Nations Alliance arc); curious what will the sixth ranger bring as Racles and Deathnarak still playing as well, also reason why he decided to take action after being narrator up to latest episode.

[Obelisk ze Tormentor]

So... did anyone watch the Power Rangers special on Netflix? Once and Always?

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https://youtu.be/ZKE2DC7Xzog

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It's always interesting to see contrasting opinions between normies & fans in cases like this.

This is a (harsh) normie review:

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https://youtu.be/cvJZoUK2LEY

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And these are fans reviews:

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https://youtu.be/dJ2c58NTJMs

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https://youtu.be/BaXphrhF6Vw

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https://youtu.be/LlcDbNlzfGg

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As for me, I can see all sides of the arguments:
Is this special generally better executed than the originial episodes of MMPR back in 1993? Technically, yes, even though with lackluster roster especially considering what they had to deal with (Thuy & JDF are RIP, Austin has legal problems & Mary just didn't want to appear in this) so they had to go with incomplete roster & make the plot about the death & lost of Trini Kwan (Yellow Ranger). There's definitely a little bit more violence in this special than your regular MMPR episode. Just a wee bit, including Rita freely speak of killing the Rangers which is the word that American kids shows tend to avoid .
Does this special live up to the potential of a 30th anniversary and as a swansong for the Trini character? It really depends on your expectation. I personally am underwhelmed by it. Especially with the wooden acting of David Yost who played one of the main protags in this particular story (Billy Cranston/Blue Ranger). It was understandable though considering he never really acted again for about two decades before this IIRC. I just think it's unfortunate and could've been (a lot) better.

[Tactics]

King-ohger 11.

To anyone surprise, Jeremy the kumo-otoko (spider-man) is a neutral force, he joined the fray for his own benefit (to be a king himself) instead of helping the kings.
Displaying power that easily rivals, if not stronger than, Deathnarak, the new arc pretty much set; which one is the fastest to recruit Jeremy to their side. Four Nations Alliance + Gira or Bugnarok? LOL Rita suffering deep inside being supreme judge prevent her join the talk as Hymeno spoiled new episode of Moffun.



Tsukasa's Tokusatsu Episode 2 is out and welp, that's interesting. Looking forward to more exposition.

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https://youtu.be/TyufwIPItck

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Another awesome indie tokusatsu BTW:

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https://youtu.be/GcibuYdB31A

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[Tactics]

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https://youtu.be/upQYSSXHv7s

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Gattai da!

[Obelisk ze Tormentor]

Originally Posted by Tactics

Gattai da!

Well, people have been wanting Anno to use the oldschool, "guy in rubber suit"-technique, now we get one

Also:

Originally Posted by Tactics

Current episode, Episode 10, is roll call episode and it solid 10/10 for me, very beautiful.

Seriously, ten episodes running strong. If this kind of quality continues it will be tough for upcoming sentai to be the third after this and Donbrothers.

I have watched Kingohger until episode 5 and really liking it so far (it helps that I like the hero suits, unlike KR Geats & his friends). I like to watch in bulk and I thought episode 5 was a good spot to stop. I hope the next 5 episodes or so will be another solid watch for me.

Note: Rita was hilarious

[Tactics]

Originally Posted by Obelisk ze Tormentor

Well, people have been wanting Anno to use the oldschool, "guy in rubber suit"-technique, now we get one

Also:

I have watched Kingohger until episode 5 and really liking it so far (it helps that I like the hero suits, unlike KR Geats & his friends). I like to watch in bulk and I thought episode 5 was a good spot to stop. I hope the next 5 episodes or so will be another solid watch for me.

Note: Rita was hilarious

No one expected Anno pulled a Shin Super Sentai soon. LOL.

Understandable on said part, King-ohger's 1+9 episode major arc format really tempting for bulk watching especially if they can keep good timing like episode 5 and 10, both are nice place to rest before continuing. I guess I'll do the same depends on how Spider-Kumonos arc done.

I OTOH enjoyed Kaguragi a lot, Black by man in kabuki attire as brawler who is careful about managing stakes is not within my expectation when they announced the cast. His debut transformation against Bugnarak is just brimmed with personality it easily put him as my favorite.

Spoiler for King-ohger 12:

Summary:

Gira and others angry because Jeremie talked in cryptic way.
Meanwhile Jeremie is angry because Gira and others didn't know what he's talking about.



Its nice to see Kumonos weapon mainly poison, easily explained why he can easily looks like powercrept Deathnarok.

More detail to Racles bargaining chip to Kaguragi, one of it is his sister, Suzume.
Jeremie also revealed to be half-human and half-Bugnarok. He's successor to sixth kingdom that erased from history due to his father committing taboo of relationship with Bugnarok; seems tied with mystery on Racles mini-series.

Detail-wise, what Jeremie said make sense. As shown by Ohgercalibur Zero on Racles possession, Ohgercalibur is modern weapon standardized by Shugoddam.
Prior to that, the weapons are like Jeremie's, not exactly a sword (opening a lot of possibilities) and no chant like "You Are The King" but straight to the point, "Spider-Kumonos", despite same "Ohgai Busou". Adding more to why and how Shugoddam obtain rights of weapon manufacturing aside of (obvious) Gokkan being place where Jeremie parents left him.

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https://youtu.be/wmVbwCdFoXg

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Tsukasa just can't stop living life as destroyer of worlds.

[Obelisk ze Tormentor]

Originally Posted by Tactics

No one expected Anno pulled a Shin Super Sentai soon. LOL.

Understandable on said part, King-ohger's 1+9 episode major arc format really tempting for bulk watching especially if they can keep good timing like episode 5 and 10, both are nice place to rest before continuing. I guess I'll do the same depends on how Spider-Kumonos arc done.

I've watched another bulk of Kingohger from episode 6-10. Huh, it looks like they really do make 5-episode arc each time. Episode 10 ended with them (finally) working as a group & summoned the legendary Kingohger to save the 5 kingdoms at the same time with some crazy teleportation power (which is funny coz most of the time, I always thought Sentai Robo can always teleport to any battle scenes anyway ).

Also, you're right. After 10 episodes, Kaguragi is climbing closest to the top of my favorite Sentai member (Rita is still #1 due to her awkward stoic-ness ).

So, we got the 6th ranger from episode 11 onwards huh? With the pattern that they're going each arc (5 episodes), I might wait until episode 15 to watch again.

[Tactics]

Originally Posted by Obelisk ze Tormentor

Also, you're right. After 10 episodes, Kaguragi is climbing closest to the top of my favorite Sentai member (Rita is still #1 due to her awkward stoic-ness ).

So, we got the 6th ranger from episode 11 onwards huh? With the pattern that they're going each arc (5 episodes), I might wait until episode 15 to watch again.

Rita is very popular in Japan, she dominated view count of SHT (Super Heroes Time - refer to time slot Sentai and Kamen Rider airings) TikTok channel since her debut.

Following that, Moffun no Uta (OST of Moffun to Issho) which released alongside Kingohger OST currently became trending topic in Japan due to it lyrics; people worried about Himeno and Rita actual mental health since both found it adorable. Some even wanted to see more Moffun lore, if possible got spot in Toei extras.

[Obelisk ze Tormentor]

Originally Posted by Tactics

Following that, Moffun no Uta (OST of Moffun to Issho) which released alongside Kingohger OST currently became trending topic in Japan due to it lyrics; people worried about Himeno and Rita actual mental health since both found it adorable. Some even wanted to see more Moffun lore, if possible got spot in Toei extras.

Wait, what's wrong with the lyrics?

[Tactics]

Originally Posted by Obelisk ze Tormentor

Wait, what's wrong with the lyrics?

Spoiler for Lyrics in question, translated by me so might be inaccurate:

Mofu mofu mofu
Mofufu mofu mofu
My body is fluffy
My words stings
We're together forever
Together with Moffun.
I won't let you get away.

Mofu mofu mofu
Mofufu mofu mofu
My body is white.
Be it (when) angry or desperate.
Humans are friends.
Together with Moffun.
No more talk needed.

Mofu mofu mofu
Mofu mofu mofu
Moffun, I love you!
I can't hear it!
Are you late?
With Moffun, together until we died.

Moffun, mofu mofu
Moffun, mofu mofu
Hugs tight so it warm.
My heart is cold.
Bye bye~ I don't want to say it
Together with Moffun
Do not want to return home;
Do not want to set free;
Do not want to let go;
Do not want to return home;
Together with Moffun~

TV size version exist too, cutting ominous parts to standard 1:30 anime OP.