Shows tagged: TOKUSATSU

Dinosaur Expedition Born Free

25 Episode s .

Dinosaur Expedition Born Free

25 Episode s .

Choujin Barom-1

35 Episode s . Chojin Barom One (超人バロム・1 Baromu Wan), or Superhuman Barom 1 is a live-action adaptation of a Japanese manga series written by Takao Saito, produced two years after the comic was originally released. It stars Hiroyuki Takano as Gentaro Shiratori and Hiroki Izuka as Takeshi Kido, the two protagonists.

Choujin Barom-1

35 Episode s . Chojin Barom One (超人バロム・1 Baromu Wan), or Superhuman Barom 1 is a live-action adaptation of a Japanese manga series written by Takao Saito, produced two years after the comic was originally released. It stars Hiroyuki Takano as Gentaro Shiratori and Hiroki Izuka as Takeshi Kido, the two protagonists.

Kamen Rider

54 Episode s . Doctor Keitaro Shido, an acclaimed scientist, has been kidnapped by the terrorist organization Neo-Shocker in order to exploit his expertise in robotics technology. Desperate to escape, he convinces Neo-Shocker's command to allow him to operate on an injured camper. Explaining that he can turn the camper, Hiroshi Tsukuba into a powerful Neo-Shocker warrior, they allow Doctor Shido to operate. However, he quickly turns the tables on them, transforming Hiroshi not into an evil kaijin, but into the powerful warrior Kamen Rider, using his newfound abilities to combat the evil Neo-Shocker menace.

Kamen Rider

54 Episode s . Doctor Keitaro Shido, an acclaimed scientist, has been kidnapped by the terrorist organization Neo-Shocker in order to exploit his expertise in robotics technology. Desperate to escape, he convinces Neo-Shocker's command to allow him to operate on an injured camper. Explaining that he can turn the camper, Hiroshi Tsukuba into a powerful Neo-Shocker warrior, they allow Doctor Shido to operate. However, he quickly turns the tables on them, transforming Hiroshi not into an evil kaijin, but into the powerful warrior Kamen Rider, using his newfound abilities to combat the evil Neo-Shocker menace.

Space Sheriff Sharivan

51 Episode s . Space Sheriff Sharivan is the second installment in Toei's Metal Hero Series and aired on the TV Asahi network from 4 March 1983 through 24 February 1984. It served as a direct sequel to its predecessor, Space Sheriff Gavan and featured many of the same characters. For distribution purposes, Toei refers to this television series as Shariban, The Space Guardian.

Space Sheriff Sharivan

51 Episode s . Space Sheriff Sharivan is the second installment in Toei's Metal Hero Series and aired on the TV Asahi network from 4 March 1983 through 24 February 1984. It served as a direct sequel to its predecessor, Space Sheriff Gavan and featured many of the same characters. For distribution purposes, Toei refers to this television series as Shariban, The Space Guardian.

Mirrorman

51 Episode s . A young man, like his lost father, is destined to become a metallic reflection-powered superhero to fight monsters created by a sinister alien menace known simply as the "Invaders".

Mirrorman

51 Episode s . A young man, like his lost father, is destined to become a metallic reflection-powered superhero to fight monsters created by a sinister alien menace known simply as the "Invaders".

Iron Man Tiger Seven

26 Episode s . Tetsujin Tiger Seven, translated as Iron Man Tiger 7, was a Japanese tokusatsu television series that aired in 1973, produced by P Productions. Unlike P. Productions previous series about cat based heroes Iron Man Tiger 7 is set in modern Japan. Takigawa Go gets the power to transform into Tetsujin Tiger Seven from an artificial heart and a magic pendent. To transform he utters the henshin phrase "Tiger Spark". Takigawa Go is played by Tatsuya Nanjô who also starred in Toei's Henshin Ninja Arashi. Go rides a Suzuki motorcycle with rocket boosters. When he transforms into Tiger Seven the motorcycle transforms as well to become "Spike Go". Spike Go can drive itself, coming to its master's aid when Tiger 7 roars. Tetsujin Tiger 7 was apparently P. Production's attempt at a Kamen Rider style series. They even hired Shunsuke Kikuchi composer of the 1970s Kamen Rider music to write the music for Tetsujin Tiger 7.

Iron Man Tiger Seven

26 Episode s . Tetsujin Tiger Seven, translated as Iron Man Tiger 7, was a Japanese tokusatsu television series that aired in 1973, produced by P Productions. Unlike P. Productions previous series about cat based heroes Iron Man Tiger 7 is set in modern Japan. Takigawa Go gets the power to transform into Tetsujin Tiger Seven from an artificial heart and a magic pendent. To transform he utters the henshin phrase "Tiger Spark". Takigawa Go is played by Tatsuya Nanjô who also starred in Toei's Henshin Ninja Arashi. Go rides a Suzuki motorcycle with rocket boosters. When he transforms into Tiger Seven the motorcycle transforms as well to become "Spike Go". Spike Go can drive itself, coming to its master's aid when Tiger 7 roars. Tetsujin Tiger 7 was apparently P. Production's attempt at a Kamen Rider style series. They even hired Shunsuke Kikuchi composer of the 1970s Kamen Rider music to write the music for Tetsujin Tiger 7.

Himitsu Sentai Gorenger

84 Episode s . A powerful terrorist organization known as the Black Cross Army threatens to destroy the Earth, with only the defense organization EAGLE (EArth Guard LEague) able to oppose them. In retaliation, Black Cross Army destroys multiple EAGLE headquarters across Japan, killing all but five people. Now, these five remaining EAGLE members are called to form a secret, powerful team known as Gorenger, the only force left that has a chance to stop the Black Cross Army and their evil leader, Black Cross Führer.

Himitsu Sentai Gorenger

84 Episode s . A powerful terrorist organization known as the Black Cross Army threatens to destroy the Earth, with only the defense organization EAGLE (EArth Guard LEague) able to oppose them. In retaliation, Black Cross Army destroys multiple EAGLE headquarters across Japan, killing all but five people. Now, these five remaining EAGLE members are called to form a secret, powerful team known as Gorenger, the only force left that has a chance to stop the Black Cross Army and their evil leader, Black Cross Führer.

Ohsama Sentai King-Ohger: The Secrets of King Rcules

3 Episode s . The special depicts the origins of Rcules Hasty and his rise to kinghood of Shugoddam as Ohkuwagata Ohger.

Ohsama Sentai King-Ohger: The Secrets of King Rcules

3 Episode s . The special depicts the origins of Rcules Hasty and his rise to kinghood of Shugoddam as Ohkuwagata Ohger.

Dragon Force

180 Episode s . In 2026, human science and technology are highly developed, solar energy, geothermal energy, wind energy and other environmentally friendly energy sources are widely promoted. People live rich and satisfied. Suddenly one day, the genius inventor Dr. J detected that these environmentally friendly energy sources suddenly disappeared. Mankind has fallen into a major ecological crisis. The environmental protection base decided to select a group of outstanding members to form a steel flying dragon to investigate the causes of the global environmental crisis.

Dragon Force

180 Episode s . In 2026, human science and technology are highly developed, solar energy, geothermal energy, wind energy and other environmentally friendly energy sources are widely promoted. People live rich and satisfied. Suddenly one day, the genius inventor Dr. J detected that these environmentally friendly energy sources suddenly disappeared. Mankind has fallen into a major ecological crisis. The environmental protection base decided to select a group of outstanding members to form a steel flying dragon to investigate the causes of the global environmental crisis.

Fujiyama Ichiban

12 Episode s . Dark Matter, an alien organization, has been freed from captivity and comes to earth, and can only be stopped by Sun, who transforms into Fujiyama Ichiban, a hero that dons solar powered armor.

Fujiyama Ichiban

12 Episode s . Dark Matter, an alien organization, has been freed from captivity and comes to earth, and can only be stopped by Sun, who transforms into Fujiyama Ichiban, a hero that dons solar powered armor.

Kamen Rider X

35 Episode s .

Kamen Rider X

35 Episode s .

Vanny Knights

20 Episode s . Fujita Kazuyuki is an otaku who turns out to be the one carrying the Millennium Saber within. That means that he's actually Arest Horn, a legendary hero. Amore Gore, an evil organization of demons, seek the Millennium Saber in order to rule the world. Three girls, Arisu, Airi, and Akira, magically appear in Kazuyuki's life. When they transform they become the Three Musketeers of Arest Horn, and it's their duty to protect Kazuyuki until Arest Horn awakens.

Vanny Knights

20 Episode s . Fujita Kazuyuki is an otaku who turns out to be the one carrying the Millennium Saber within. That means that he's actually Arest Horn, a legendary hero. Amore Gore, an evil organization of demons, seek the Millennium Saber in order to rule the world. Three girls, Arisu, Airi, and Akira, magically appear in Kazuyuki's life. When they transform they become the Three Musketeers of Arest Horn, and it's their duty to protect Kazuyuki until Arest Horn awakens.

GARO: Makai no Hana

25 Episode s . Garo: Makai no Hana follows Raiga Saezima, the son of Kouga Saezima and Kaoru Mitsuki, who after his parents' disappearance when he was little, was trained by Silver Knight Zero to succeed his father as the new Golden Knight Garo.

GARO: Makai no Hana

25 Episode s . Garo: Makai no Hana follows Raiga Saezima, the son of Kouga Saezima and Kaoru Mitsuki, who after his parents' disappearance when he was little, was trained by Silver Knight Zero to succeed his father as the new Golden Knight Garo.

Moonlight Mask

130 Episode s . Moonlight Mask (aka Gekko Kamen), is a black and white tokusatsu TV drama series, produced by the advertising agency Senkosha and was aired on KRTV (now TBS) from February 24, 1958 to July 5, 1959, with a total of 130 (or 131) episodes, divided into 5 segments. Since the original show, Gekko Kamen has gained the popularity of being the first Japanese live action television superhero, appearing in films and TV shows well past the length of the original series.

Moonlight Mask

130 Episode s . Moonlight Mask (aka Gekko Kamen), is a black and white tokusatsu TV drama series, produced by the advertising agency Senkosha and was aired on KRTV (now TBS) from February 24, 1958 to July 5, 1959, with a total of 130 (or 131) episodes, divided into 5 segments. Since the original show, Gekko Kamen has gained the popularity of being the first Japanese live action television superhero, appearing in films and TV shows well past the length of the original series.

Ninja Captor

43 Episode s . Ninja Captor is a Japanese tokusatsu TV series aired from April 7, 1976 to January 26, 1977 on TV Tokyo 12 Channel, produced by Toei Company, Ltd. This Sentai-esque series aired during the run of Shotaro Ishinomori's original Super Sentai series, Himitsu Sentai Gorenger and was notably first superhero team show produced by Toei under the Saburo Yatsude/Hatte pseudonym. Daisuke Izumo graduates from the Wind-Demon Stealth-Army, a secret army aiming for the conquest of Japan. He instead escapes, and becomes the leader of the "Captor," a ninja team supervised by Mujin Tendou. The Captor team's mission is to battle the ninja sent out by the Wind-Demon General, Retsufuu Fuuma. This show used to be considered by some to be a part of the Super Sentai franchise* , but was later excluded. In 2013, it got a Shout-Out in the fourth episode of Hikonin Sentai Akibaranger: Season 2.

Ninja Captor

43 Episode s . Ninja Captor is a Japanese tokusatsu TV series aired from April 7, 1976 to January 26, 1977 on TV Tokyo 12 Channel, produced by Toei Company, Ltd. This Sentai-esque series aired during the run of Shotaro Ishinomori's original Super Sentai series, Himitsu Sentai Gorenger and was notably first superhero team show produced by Toei under the Saburo Yatsude/Hatte pseudonym. Daisuke Izumo graduates from the Wind-Demon Stealth-Army, a secret army aiming for the conquest of Japan. He instead escapes, and becomes the leader of the "Captor," a ninja team supervised by Mujin Tendou. The Captor team's mission is to battle the ninja sent out by the Wind-Demon General, Retsufuu Fuuma. This show used to be considered by some to be a part of the Super Sentai franchise* , but was later excluded. In 2013, it got a Shout-Out in the fourth episode of Hikonin Sentai Akibaranger: Season 2.