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Topic: Henshin Hero


  
  Henshin - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Henshin (変身) is the Japanese phrase for "transformation." It is also a popular superhero genre prevalent in Japanese media, in both tokusatsu and anime.
In television, a henshin hero is a superhero with special powers used to fight evil and/or corruption.
Although some speculate that the "Henshin pose" originates from kabuki or cheerleading, the original inspiration is unclear.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Henshin   (610 words)

  
 Saban - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
During the anime boom during the 80s-early 90s, Saban decided to take a risk and introduce the Henshin Hero genre to America.
In Japan, the Henshin Hero genre gained a lot of popularity led by manga writer Shotaro Ishinomori who is considered to be the "Father of Henshin Heroes." Meanwhile, in America, the only form of tokusatsu that Americans were familiar with was mainly Godzilla, Gamera, and Ultraman; all which were dubbed respectedly.
The Metal Hero adaptations, VR Troopers and Beetleborgs became hits as well; but both lasted two seasons each due to lack of footage.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Saban   (1172 words)

  
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Kamen Rider is the henshin hero par excellence, but the term can refer to any human-sized hero who can change from one form to another.) Without Kamen Rider, there would be no sentai or metal heroes.
(Masked heroes were not new to tokusatsu; they date back as far as Moonlight Mask [1958].) The group, joined by Mainichi Housou and Toei staffers, came up with the key elements for the series-to-be: an SF drama for children.
Originally, Takeshi would henshin into Kamen Rider by riding his motorcycle into the wind, letting it blow into the 'Typhoon' fan on his belt, giving him the energy to change.
www.100megsfree.com /powerrangers/rider1.txt   (5954 words)

  
 Sentai Sanctorum: The Origins of Super Sentai
Ambassador Magma, a giant hero who transformed into a rocket, was the first giant tokusatsu hero on television, beating Ultraman to the air by less than two weeks.
In the US dub, Space Giants, the hero was known as "Goldar," which was also the Power Rangers name for Grifforzar of Zyuranger (1992).
A milestone equal in importance to Ultraman (1966), Kamen Rider introduced the henshin hero genre, in which the protagonist is able to transform ("morph," in Power Rangers) from human to superhero form and then back again.
www.rovang.org /sentai/origins.htm   (1583 words)

  
 Viewtiful Joe Review (GC) - GameMecca Forums
A corny little phrase, a crazy little man named Joe in a Japanese “Henshin” suit, and cell shaded graphics…..and I was hooked.
He is in a theater with his girlfriend Silvia watching a movie starring Joe’s favorite hero Captain Blue.
Our hero is dragged into the movie himself, and super powers are bestowed upon him, to rescue Sylvia and stop the nefarious plans of our unseen antagonist.
www.gamemecca.net /forums/showthread.php?t=74757   (742 words)

  
 Toys N Joys Online - Masked Rider Hibiki Action Figures
This is the Zenki DX Henshin Set for the Masked Rider Zenki.
This is the the Henshin device used by Masked Rider Todoroki.
From Bandai of Japan, this is Masked Rider Hibiki figures from the Rider Hero Series.
www.toysnjoys.com /maskedriderhibiki.html   (1856 words)

  
 forcesofgood.com - THE CHOP SOCKY CREATURE FEATURE - Tokusatsu and Their Bastard Children   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Featuring colorful heroes, mind-bending villains, creative combinations of monsters, insects and machines, and hosts of eager children in supporting roles, these live action, low budget romps (also known as henshin) are bizarre, comical, confusing and always entertaining.
In Kikaida, the hero is a brooding, depressed 20-something who travels around Japan on his motorcycle, complete with a sidecar for his acoustic guitar, so he can sing about his sorrows.
Science again granted the heroes their powers, often combining genetics, cybernetics and mysterious forces to transform ordinary teens into super-powered heroes.
www.forcesofgood.com /columns/chop_socky/041004.php   (2140 words)

  
 Project Leo - Singapore's 1st Tokusatsu Hero   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
The hero is in a fl-gold scheme, something like Gao Leon in Gaoranger.
The fl areas are fl on the suit, while the white areas are the gold parts.
Aside from creating Singapore's first Tokusatsu hero, our secondary aim is to change the local mindset that Tokusatsu is childish.
projectleo.blogspot.com   (1186 words)

  
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As an insubordinate super-powered hero, players take control of a male or female costumed bruiser who punches, kicks, throws, and shoots at gangs of similarly costumed enemies under the employ of the cabal.
Endure the waves of foes successfully and the hero will level up in power and gain new fanciful costumes to wear.
End level bosses seemingly inspired by the monsters from Ultraman pose a little more challenge than the standard goons but the overall action varies little from the routine of punch, kick, and dodge.
www.ncsx.com /2004/ncs083004/henshin.htm   (181 words)

  
 Henshin-Tigers.Net
The Legend of Condor Hero tells the story of Yang Guo, a teenage orphan who is raised by his father's sworn brother, Guo Jing.
At 13 years of age Yang Guo is brought to the All True Sect to be trained in martial arts.
Heartbroken that Yang Guo should suffer so much loathing, Dragon Girl leaves Yang Guo behind with a note saying that her departure is for the best.
www.henshin-tigers.net /seriesinfo.php?id=7   (148 words)

  
 Tokusatsu Tape Trading: Other Henshin Heroes
He obviously liked the look of his first hero, repeating it in his later shows.
Although Tsuburaya Productions dominated the giant heroes and Toei the human sized heroes there were a few smaller companies producing super hero TV series in the 1960's and 1970's, one of the best of those was P-Productions.
Akakage is not a henshin (transforming) hero, he is always masked (like the Lone Ranger).
incolor.inetnebr.com /stuart/hh.htm   (1499 words)

  
 GameStats: The Tokusatsu Henshin Hero
This game is based on the Henshin Heroes television show and allows players to create their own hero, setting costume, secret skills, punches and kicks freely.
The game features a story mode based on all twelve episodes of the television series, with players working their way through 3D levels and taking out enemies.
Earn new parts for your original hero by performing well in the stages.
www.gamestats.com /objects/701/701373   (178 words)

  
 Rokk's Comic Book Revolution
We find out that the giant who captured our heroes is Devilance the Pursuer who is one of the New Gods.
Steel is the old school hero and Natasha is the modern “me first” hero that Lex is going to try and capitalize on.
Usually, I strongly dislike when a new writer takes an old and established character and radically alter them in a manner that is completely inconsistent with their past behavior and character.
comicbookrevolution.blogspot.com   (11732 words)

  
 do you think zelda as a hero will do any good - Lik-Sang.com Forums   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Or...something like The Legend of Zelda..with her as a "double agent"...like changing between them, depending on the situation of the Levels...Zelda in Towns or so and Shiek for Dungeons or for Town-night-stealth asction
how long can yoshi stay in the air, and is he a hero..
Altough in Super Smash Bros Melee she is cand of fast and strong,...
forum.lik-sang.com /showthread.php?t=12562   (627 words)

  
 Viewtiful Joe Vol. 2 : PopSyndicate.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Our hero Joe has become trapped in MovieLand, his hot girlfriend Silvia kidnapped by evil robots, and Joe’s hero role model Captain Blue is nowhere to be found.
He can speed up or slow down the filmstock of this cinematic world, using the near-omnipotent power of the editor to fell his foes.
Episode 4 is primarily recapping the adventure thus far and is mostly filler.
www.popsyndicate.com /index.php/site/story/viewtiful_joe_vol_2   (423 words)

  
 eBay.co.uk - hero dvd, hero dvd jet li, DVDs, PC Games items at low prices   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Hero DVD £ 1 No Reserve, Martial Arts Same Day Sent
Heroes of Might and Magic V 5 - PC DVD
Hell Is For Heroes - Live At The Sheffield Leadmill...
search.ebay.co.uk /hero-dvd_W0QQfsooZ2QQfsopZ2   (493 words)

  
 Hero vs Alien Cast: The Directors   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Ken was asked to film the original test that became Hero vs Alien Episode 1 because he's extremely good at making quick decisions and handles the camera better than almost all of the people Larry knows.
So naturally Ken is the co-director/action director and editor of Hero vs Alien.
Ken grew up watching Denjiman, Sunvulcan, Gundam and Macross, but has since forgotten most of it because culturally in Japan you're supposed to grow out of things at a certain age (most people that is).
www.herovsalien.com /cast1.html   (179 words)

  
 Henshin!Online
Kikaida's mission: to reunite Mitsuko and Masaru with their fugitive father, and bring down the sinister secret group known as the "Dark." This underground organization composed of monster androids, is masterminded by the evil Professor Gill, who plots to take over the world through subversion and violence.
Every Sunday night at 8:00 pm, I faithfully followed the adventures of "Kikaider: The Android of Justice" (as it was called on Fuji Television, who subtitled the show as well), through sickness, family gatherings, holidays at Grandma's house, etc. I never missed an episode.
As a result, I became a fan of all of the Toei Tokusatsu Heroes, and the entire spectrum of Japanese superheroes at large.
www.henshinonline.com /kikaida.html   (1429 words)

  
 Viewtiful Henshin! -> Create-A-Hero ends!
All the heroes are encouraged to be Henshin related, but if you really belive
I will try to enter this contest, just hope I can make a good hero idea before time runs out.
Remember as long as it can be seen and was created by you, it counts.
s4.invisionfree.com /Viewtiful_Henshin/index.php?showtopic=331&st=15   (1246 words)

  
 Biomic Soldier: The Super Electron Bioman Chronicles INTRODUCTION
Super Sentai is a subgenre of the "henshin hero" (transforming hero) genre of Japanese science fiction.
This genre started with 1975's Himitsu Sentai Goranger (Secret Task Force Five Rangers) and involved five heroes with different colored costumes fighting a monster-of-the-week.
Since 1979's Bttle Fever J, the series has also been associated with giant robots, usually formed from different components piloted by the sentai heroes.
www.biomic-soldier.com /intro.htm   (185 words)

  
 Feature: Viewtiful Joe 2 for PS2 on Gamepro.com.
With a cross-platform sequel and a PS2 port in the works, Viewtiful Joe is set for an all-out assault on both the GameCube and the PlayStation 2.
The game, in which a teenaged Walter Mitty type becomes a masked superhero and is hurled into a celluloid wonderland to rescue his kidnapped girlfriend, boasted wildly gorgeous art direction, memorable characters, arcadey gameplay, and honest-to-goodness charm.
In a move that was not too surprising considering the disappointing sales Viewtiful Joe received despite its overwhelming critical acclaim, Capcom has announced that the henshin hero will kick ass and take names on the PS2 in the near future.
www.gamepro.com /sony/ps2/games/features/36173.shtml   (1073 words)

  
 Henshin!Online
On live television, a correspondent suddenly rises into the air and prophesies that unless all humanity demonstrate their obeisance to a superior alien race known as Kiliel the purifying fires of heaven shall rain down mercilessly on the planet.
The back of the stage was adorned with a huge billboard from the movie and a six-foot statue of the head of the movie's robot hero stood to the right of the stage area.
Each person attending shared his or her comments on the experience of being involved in a movie based on a childhood icon.
www.henshinonline.com /archive2003.html   (18999 words)

  
 Zinc Panic - Radar, Radar!
Note these are actually "expected in-store" dates, so actual shipping to your favorite retailer may be 2~3 days earlier than these dates.
Since it's closing in on warm weather, and Kabuto is pretty hot, Bandai is reissuing the two Mugenbine beetles as a set.
Kamen Rider Gatack (romanization is my guess) is the latest anti hero (and stag beetle) to complement Kabuto.
www.zincpanic.com /radar.phtml   (912 words)

  
 the_game_database - #671: Simple 2000 Series Vol.60: The Tokusatsu Henshin Hero - PS2 - Beat_em_up - JPN
  "Tokusatsu Henshin Hero: sort of a construction kit of sentai action."
A sentai hero construction set, essentially, in which your Power Rangers-esque character fights a round of goons, then their boss, then equips new powers, poses and costumes earned, then goes on to the next round and does it again.
  "Both Tokusatsu Henshin Hero and Fire Pro let you pick animations for your character."
www.paleface.net /cgi-bin/gdb/n.pl?c=671   (258 words)

  
 Generation Kikaida Forums | View topic - THE KAGESTAR!!!
I thought it was good when he transformed, but then when he and BelleStar made those cycles appear I was like "OMG this is great!" I can't wait to see this show in full because if this episode is any indication I'm going to love it.
And this was just an earlier episode, I'm sure once those traditional henshin hero changes mentioned come into play I'm going to continue loving it.
Probably good for keeping the heroes' identities secret, but it probably hurts the viewer's ability to empathise with them.
generationkikaida.com /forum/viewtopic.php?t=511&...   (1458 words)

  
 Viewtiful Henshin! -> Create-A-Hero ends!
Singapore enters the new milennium, and Power Rangers Spirit Force has more than done its part of defending the country.
With Bai Guang keeping the peace unmorphed as the Chief of Defence, and Nick freed of evil and back in the fold, it's finally time for our heroes to put down the morphers and enjoy some well-deserved peace and quiet - or at least they would, if things were that easy.
Aaron and Annie were married in 1997 and started a family like any married couple would, but both forgot that the resulting pure strain of both their half-blooded super-soldier genes would create the first ever naturally-occurring 'super-soldiers', only that term really did not apply anymore because Nature was in charge now.
s4.invisionfree.com /Viewtiful_Henshin/index.php?showtopic=331&st=15   (3213 words)

  
 Shipping today: The Tokusatsu Henshin Hero (SL2000/PS2™), Famitsu Wave DVD magazine [October 2004]
Shipping today: The Tokusatsu Henshin Hero (SL2000/PS2™), Famitsu Wave DVD magazine [October 2004]
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Published under D3's Simple 2000 Series, the action game The Tokusatsu Henshin Hero is shipping today.
www.play-asia.com /paOS-17-74-lx-49-en.html   (267 words)

  
 Henshin!Online
After suffering a near-fatal injury at the hands of the ruthless syndicate, Shiro is revived as the mighty cyborg, Kamen Rider V3.
Drawing on the power of his Double Typhoon henshin ("transformation") belt, Kamen Rider V3 battles a myriad of mutant monsters dispatched by Destron.
Both heroes were the brainchild of the late, great Japanese manga artist, Ishimori Shotaro (CYBORG 009).
www.henshinonline.com /archive.html   (16002 words)

  
 [The G.K.A Clan] Create-A-Hero Contest! - RangerBoard
in a non-henshin hero you`ve created, please throw him in!
Armed with my Henshin Helemt-o-Justice, I patrol the streets at night and generally get odd stares from the populace.
And don`t think of it as an artist contest, think of it as a Hero contest.
www.rangerboard.com /showthread.php?t=58381   (587 words)

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