Chinese Tokusatsu
Tokusatsu is a genre of media consisting of films and television created using special and practical effects. During the 'Henshin Boom' of the 70's, the popularity of tokusatsu grew from popular shows including Kamen Rider, Super Sentai, Metal Hero, Kikaider along with other series running at that time. With the success of the genre in Japan, other countries would follow suit and create their own shows and films. Some countries would dub and localize series over to their languages, while others would create their own original series be it an equivalent, parody, or original production with varying qualities.
Armor Hero[edit]
The Armor Hero Series (Chinese: 铠甲勇士系列; pinyin: Kǎi Jiǎ Yǒng Shì Xì Liè, lit. "Armor Warrior Series") was a popular Chinese tokusatsu action drama series made and produced by Aofei Entertainment Co., Ltd (whom previously created Balala the Fairies) and Herobox Studio that originally ran from 2008 to 2020.[1] Similar to the Kamen Rider Series, each show contains their own separate stories and continuities within the series, including their own trends and tropes. Its sister series, Battle Strike Team, another Chinese tokusatsu series that is similar to Super Sentai, is set in the same universe as Armor Hero. The series often combines Chinese mythology and traditions in each show utilizing or representing classical Chinese elements (fire, earth, water, metal, and wood for example).[2] The show is typically aimed at a younger audience and has gained traction for widening its audience.[3]
As of now, Armor Hero Hunter is the latest season. It is uncertain if there will be any more shows created at the moment. Despite the latest season having low ratings, however, there was a movie supposedly tied to this season. Currently, there is no release date.
Television Series[edit]
- Armor Hero (Armor Hero: Legend of Light and Shadow) (2008) - Five descendants of certain villages hold the mantle of becoming the Armor Heroes who would have to thwart the villain's plans of bringing chaos to their world. (52 Episodes)
- Armor Hero Xian Ting (XT) (2011) - A group of three people are given devices that transform them into familiar objects. Utilizing these will grant them the power of becoming the new Armor Heroes to vanquish the plans of the new and upcoming threats. (60 Episodes)
- Armor Hero Lava (2013) - Months ago in Nanbo city, a truck containing a contractable virus was attacked, releasing it to the world. After some time, a girl named Lingling hands a man she recently met a device when the two were attacked by a monster to turn into an Armor Hero that was made for combat. (52 Episodes)
- Armor Hero Captor (2015) - In the distant future, a computerized zombie rules the planet, though the humans are not under his reign. In order to do so, the ruler sends puppets back to the current time to receive codes from humans to give to the ruler. A woman loses her memory and a man named Nangong vowed to restore it; eventually joining with more people, they would become Armor Heroes to fight against the incoming attacks. (52 Episodes)
- The Legend of Armor Hero (2018) - Serves as a biography for the previous shows in a short rendition. (30 Episodes)
- Armor Hero Hunter
- Season 1 (2018) - It has been some time since the first team of Armor Heroes defeated the beasts. Over the years several new enemies have arisen through different events. Dr. Lantao was constructing an energy system that was supposed to benefit the human body and remain intact. An investigation soon goes underway and the newfound users end up battling against the doctor. (30 Episodes)
- Season 2 (2020) - After the fight with Dr. Lantao, some of the heroes lose their powers. Through some tribulations, the heroes acquire new powers that allow the team to fight against more incoming villains approaching. (30 Episodes)
Films[edit]
- Armor Hero: Emperor (2010)
- Armor Hero: Atlas (2014)
- Armor Hero: Captor King (2016)
- Armor Hero: Hunter Movie (TBA)
Battle Strike Team[edit]
The Battle Strike Team Series (Chinese: 战击队系列; pinyin: Zhàn Jī Duì Xì Liè, lit. "Combat Team Series") was another tokusatsu series in China created by Aofei Entertainment that is similar to the Super Sentai series. Like Armor Hero, the series includes Chinese mythologies, customs, traditions, and other aspects of Chinese culture within each show. Currently, their most recent series, Railway Vanguard, has stopped using live-action and has instead used 3D animation. As of now, it is unknown if there are more shows in production or if they will be in live-action or animation.
Television Series[edit]
- Battle Strike Team: Giant Saver (2012) (52 Episodes)
- Battle Strike Team: Space Deleter (2014) (52 Episodes)
- Battle Strike Team: Rescue Engine (2016) (52 Episodes)
- Battle Strike Team: Railway Vanguard
- Season 1 (2020) (26 Episodes)
- Season 2 (2020) (26 Episodes)
Balala the Fairies[edit]
The Super Inframan[edit]
The Super Inframan was a film created in Hong Kong by the Shaw Brothers from the large success of Kamen Rider and Ultraman.
BLimits Man[edit]
Dancing Baby[edit]
The War of Light and Shadow[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ "《铠甲勇士》将播 好男儿变身英雄保护地球_影音娱乐_新浪网". Retrieved 2020-12-23.
- ↑ "国内首部英雄特摄剧《铠甲勇士》开播_影音娱乐_新浪网". Retrieved 2020-12-23.
- ↑ "《铠甲勇士捕将》热播 赖艺俘虏少女心 [铠甲勇士] 赖艺_新浪娱乐_新浪网". Retrieved 2020-12-23.
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