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Notes:
I'm bored (it's Wednesday) So if you're bored too then please share with me what the geekiest thing you're interested/involved in is.
For myself it's 'Tokusatsu' (part of the reason I retired from full-time coverage was to devote more time to this.)
There's more information about my hobby underneath the spoiler :D
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Wikipedia definition of Tokusatsu;
Tokusatsu (特撮) is a Japanese term that applies to any live-action film or television drama that usually features superheroes and makes considerable use of special effects (tokusatsu literally translates as "special filming" in Japanese).
'Tokusatsu entertainment often deals with science fiction, fantasy or horror, but movies and television shows in other genres can sometimes count as tokusatsu as well. The most popular types of tokusatsu include kaiju monster movies (the Godzilla and Gamera film series), superhero TV serials (the Kamen Rider and Metal Hero Series), and mecha dramas (Giant Robo).
Some tokusatsu television programs combine several of these subgenres (the Ultraman and Super Sentai series). Tokusatsu is one of the most popular forms of Japanese entertainment, but most tokusatsu movies and television programs are not widely known outside Asia.'
(Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokusatsu.)
As it stands I've seen; (plus most movies, specials, CMs and Extra episodes.)
Kamen Rider:
The more plot-heavy, 'adult' series out of the two which is marketed more towards adult fans and collectors of the merchandising due to it's complicated themes and emphasis on character development.
Kamen Rider Kuuga.
Kamen Rider Blade.
Kamen Rider Kiva.
Kamen Rider 555.
Kamen Rider Kabuto.
Kamen Rider Decade.
Kamen Rider Den-O.
Kamen Rider Double.
Super Sentai:
Basically, what the 'Power Rangers' franchise was based upon. It's more aimed at kids and families - there are a lot of merchandising elements, but there is still plot and character development. It's just that no one dies in these series (usually) and it's far less dark.
Dekaranger. (not finished.)
Magiranger. (not finished.)
Engine Sentai Go-onger.
Samurai Sentai Shinkenger.
Tensou Sentai Goseiger.
Misc Related Series:
Ultraman Mebius.
Ultra Galaxy Mega Monster Battle.
Tomica Rescue Force.
Tomica Rescue Fire.
Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Live Action.
Armor Heroes (Chinese take on Kamen Rider.)
I was attracted to Tokusatsu from my childhood love of Power Rangers. I am also a big Asian drama/cinema fan (I studied it at University too.) The whole Gunpla/Mech thing doesn't really interest me, but masked heroes are a different story entirely.
Before anyone asks - there is a quite large and very active Tokusatsu community for foreign fans. Most of us are between 15-30....and yes, I do buy the toys.
Tokusatsu (特撮) is a Japanese term that applies to any live-action film or television drama that usually features superheroes and makes considerable use of special effects (tokusatsu literally translates as "special filming" in Japanese).
'Tokusatsu entertainment often deals with science fiction, fantasy or horror, but movies and television shows in other genres can sometimes count as tokusatsu as well. The most popular types of tokusatsu include kaiju monster movies (the Godzilla and Gamera film series), superhero TV serials (the Kamen Rider and Metal Hero Series), and mecha dramas (Giant Robo).
Some tokusatsu television programs combine several of these subgenres (the Ultraman and Super Sentai series). Tokusatsu is one of the most popular forms of Japanese entertainment, but most tokusatsu movies and television programs are not widely known outside Asia.'
(Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokusatsu.)
As it stands I've seen; (plus most movies, specials, CMs and Extra episodes.)
Kamen Rider:
The more plot-heavy, 'adult' series out of the two which is marketed more towards adult fans and collectors of the merchandising due to it's complicated themes and emphasis on character development.
Kamen Rider Kuuga.
Kamen Rider Blade.
Kamen Rider Kiva.
Kamen Rider 555.
Kamen Rider Kabuto.
Kamen Rider Decade.
Kamen Rider Den-O.
Kamen Rider Double.
Super Sentai:
Basically, what the 'Power Rangers' franchise was based upon. It's more aimed at kids and families - there are a lot of merchandising elements, but there is still plot and character development. It's just that no one dies in these series (usually) and it's far less dark.
Dekaranger. (not finished.)
Magiranger. (not finished.)
Engine Sentai Go-onger.
Samurai Sentai Shinkenger.
Tensou Sentai Goseiger.
Misc Related Series:
Ultraman Mebius.
Ultra Galaxy Mega Monster Battle.
Tomica Rescue Force.
Tomica Rescue Fire.
Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Live Action.
Armor Heroes (Chinese take on Kamen Rider.)
I was attracted to Tokusatsu from my childhood love of Power Rangers. I am also a big Asian drama/cinema fan (I studied it at University too.) The whole Gunpla/Mech thing doesn't really interest me, but masked heroes are a different story entirely.
Before anyone asks - there is a quite large and very active Tokusatsu community for foreign fans. Most of us are between 15-30....and yes, I do buy the toys.
. It's pretty dramatic and compelling stuff in the original form, people actually die o_O
