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[Ignis]

Is it right to consider Doctor Who to be (at least semi-)toku?

[PrimoPiccolo]

Originally Posted by Ignis

Is it right to consider Doctor Who to be (at least semi-)toku?

Tokushu Satsuei means "special effects". Basically anything in the field of science fiction and fantasy can fall under that banner. Smallville, Star Wars, Doctor Who, etc.

The sub-genres are the true definition, such as Kaiju Battle (Godzilla, Alien vs. Predator) or Henshin Heroes (Ultraman, Power Rangers, Kamen Rider).

[TokuNoob]

Originally Posted by PrimoPiccolo

The sub-genres are the true definition, such as Kaiju Battle (Godzilla, Alien vs. Predator) or Henshin Heroes (Ultraman, Power Rangers, Kamen Rider).

Yes, Alien and Predator are guys in monster suits. No, they aren't kaiju.

[Ignis]

Originally Posted by TokuNoob

Yes, Alien and Predator are guys in monster suits. No, they aren't kaiju.

They are kaijin.