The Tokusatsu Thread

[Dragon Ranger]

Tokusatsu (特撮 "special filming") is a Japanese genre of live-action film or television drama that uses many special effects.

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 like the Godzilla and Gamera film series; superhero TV serials such as the Kamen Rider and Metal Hero series; and mecha dramas like Giant Robo. Some tokusatsu television programs combine several of these subgenres, for example 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.


I am creating this thread so fans of all types of Tokusatsu from Godzilla to Power Rangers to Mothra and Kamen Rider can chat about the best quality releases and share information about which have sub titles (to make them English friendly) and the best place to purchase them from.


Rules of this thread - No 'Power Rangers suxxxxxx' style elitism please, Super Sentai and Power Rangers share a DNA so respect the fandoms of both.

If you are posting about the best home release of a certain title please include a picture of the cover art and where people can buy it from.

Remember to include if it is English friendly or not.

And please; just be nice to each other.

Now, on with the thread!