Kamen Rider (仮面ライダー)

Alright, so being a weaboo that enjoys anime isn't enough for you? Why not try tokusatsu? Translator's note: "Tokusatsu" literally means 'special effects.'

For those of you that remember Saban's doomed Amerikkkan adaptation of Masked Rider, you'll find this comforting. Do you remember watching Power Rangers? Well, Sentai is technically Tokusatsu as well.

For all intensive purposes, here's a clip of what you can expect.



That particular clip is from Kabuto, but I'll have you know that every Rider series is different. Depending on what you're looking for, there's a Rider series for you.

That being said, go ahead and check over at TV-Nihon. Google it. They're a fan site that translates a lot of series, but I rely on them for mah Rider fix. Oh, and if you're wondering where to start, here's a /m/an's opinion on what series to watch, when, and why.

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Well, there it is.

What are your thoughts?

Am I a dick if I just post Shinkenger is better?

Eh, Shinkenger is better.