Casshern: Robot Hunter

Tokusatsu (特撮) is a term originally coined to describe to a specific brand of special effects-heavy live-action movies and television (in fact, the word translates directly as "special effects"). The genre was popularised by Godzilla (1954), though the term actually predates it slightly.

In modern times, the word is often instead used to describe a particular sort of superhero series, featuring one, two or several characters who can transform into outfits that cover the entire body, concealing their identity and provide them with various abilities, either magical or through advanced technology. When there are multiple characters, such as the long-running Super Sentai series, they tend to each have a different theme colour.

There is quite a large crossover between Mecha (almost always of the Super Robot variety), as often Tokusatsu heroes will be able to either grow to giant size or command Mechas (often that can combine into increasingly powerful forms) in order to combat giant monsters. Another big area of overlap is with Mahou Shoujou, as both typically feature a multicoloured group of characters with flamboyant attacks. To that end, Tokusatsu is sometimes considered the "male equivalent" of Mahou Shoujou, though of course both have examples of going against this stereotype.

The following list is non-exhaustive. Should a significant number of additional titles be found, an addendum may be made. There is no real order other than keeping series together and prioritising more notable titles.

The criteria here is simple: Anime released in 2001 or earlier, with under 25,000 MAL Members, and which I've rated a 6 or higher.

A rating of 6 counts for this second Obscurities list given the increased obscurity. A 6 is still an alright score. I've excluded anything that's particularly well-known, like Speed Racer or Voltron, despite both meeting my criteria.

It is perhaps worth noting that I rate things entirely on gut feeling. It's just, "I like that, that was good, it gets a 7.", that's the whole process. I can also find enjoyment in just about anything and there's very little that bothers me.

Ascend: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/9611
Descend: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/9816

Tags: Old, Obscure, Oldtaku, Retro, Underrated, Hidden Gems

Kumiko Oosugi is a japanese singer and actress, she is known as one of the "Four Kings of Anime Music" due to her countless and valuable contributions to the scene of anime music over her long career spanning over 50 years.

This list is a collection of series that I view are essential when it comes to experiencing Kumiko Oosugi as an artist through her work on anime series. Ordered on how important and big role of the experience her performance plays in the series as a whole.

This stack is intended as a guide for people interested in the artist and their works and wanting to be able to experience the most important performances and the works of the artist and the experience that these works and performances provide to the audience as a part of a series or a film.

The Four Kings:

Mitsuko Horie - https://myanimelist.net/stacks/9754
Ichiro Mizuki - https://myanimelist.net/stacks/15851
Kumiko Oosugi - https://myanimelist.net/stacks/24461
Isao Sasaki - https://myanimelist.net/stacks/24460

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Satoko Yamano - https://myanimelist.net/stacks/38010

Shows that Hironobu Kageyama has sung in, has been credited in, or is plainfully obvious that it's him.

tokusatsu/henshin hero inspired anime

Anime featured in the Mitsuko Horie - Ayumi 7 CD release

Ayumi 1 - https://myanimelist.net/stacks/35634
Ayumi 2 - https://myanimelist.net/stacks/35636
Ayumi 3 - https://myanimelist.net/stacks/35637
Ayumi 4 - https://myanimelist.net/stacks/35639
Ayumi 5 - https://myanimelist.net/stacks/35641
Ayumi 6 - https://myanimelist.net/stacks/35642
Ayumi 7 - https://myanimelist.net/stacks/35643
Ayumi 8 - https://myanimelist.net/stacks/35644
Other - https://myanimelist.net/stacks/35647

Anime that have similar characteristics or that resemble American superhero comics or that are influenced by Tokusatsu shows.

Reboots and reinterpretations of classic anime from Tatsunoko Productions