Tokusatsu has origins in early Japanese theater, specifically in kabuki (with its action and fight scenes) and in bunraku, … See more

Tokusatsu is recognized for its heavy use of miniature sets, especially in the Kyodai Hero subgenre. Miniatures are placed from the camera's perspective to create the illusion that the characters are larger than they are. … See more

The many productions of tokusatsu series have general themes common throughout different groups.
Kaiju (怪獣, kaijū, literally "mysterious beast") productions primarily feature monsters, … See more

Non-traditional tokusatsu films and television programs may not use conventional special effects or may not star human actors. Though suitmation typifies tokusatsu, some productions may use stop-motion to … See more

Tokusatsu techniques have spread outside Japan due to the popularity of Godzilla films.
Godzilla, King of the Monsters! first appeared in English in 1956. Rather than a simple dub … See more