Genre:
Action + Sci-Fi

Synopsis:
In television, a henshin hero is a superhero with special powers used to fight evil and/or corruption. Most henshin hero dramas have been produced by Toei Company Ltd.. The genre was created by the success of 1971's Japanese superhero Kamen Rider (Masked Rider) program in which the hero would strike a certain pose and shout a certain phrase -- usually "Henshin", which is Japanese for "transform". Many sequels and imitations followed, featuring heroes with trademark poses and catchphrases used before the hero would transform and attack. Some were created by Kamen Rider's creator Shotaro Ishinomori, such as Android Kikaider, Inazuman and Himitsu Sentai Goranger, the first of the "Sentai" Series. A Super Sentai is a superhero team of typically five members, sometimes with a mixed gender lineup. Some "henshin"-style superheroes produced by other companies include Toho's Rainbowman, Viewtiful Joe, Meteor Man Zone and the more recent Sei Shin franchise. In most Henshin drama, there is a group or syndicate of villains that create and send out monsters to fight the protagonists. The identity of the villains is sometimes known by the fighters, may be demons from another plane or may even be total strangers to the protagonists. Most henshin programmes involve a transformation sequence and among American fans the terms are synonymous. This is a sequence in which the hero strikes a pose or series of poses and/or says a transformation word. Kamen Rider, for example, just says "henshin" while Viewtiful Joe says "Henshin a go-go, baby!", as well as "Henshin around!". This pose and recitation comes about mid-episode, and is crucial to the destruction of the monster. A special attack is commonly used. Sometimes the hero fights the enemy without transforming and transforms when he or she realizes the need to use his/her super powers.
(from wikipedia.org)

the complete TV series list:
Henshin Ninja Arashi (1972)
Ai no Senshi Rainbowman (1972)
Choujin Barom 1 (1972)
Kaiketsu Lion Maru (1972)
Jinzo Ningen Kikaida (1972)
Totsugeki Hyuman
Triple Fighter (1972)
Inazuman (1973)
Tetsujin Tiger Seven (1973)
Robo Keiji K (1973)
Fuun Lion Maru (1973)
Kikaida 01 (1973)
Shiro Jishi Kamen
Diamond Eye (1973)
Denjin Zaboga (1974)
Seigi no Symbol Condorman (1975)
Akumaizer 3 (1975)
Chojin Bibyuun (1976)
Uchuu Tetsujin Kyodain (1976)
Ninja Captor (1976)
The Kagestar
Enban Sensou Ban Kid
Battle Hawk
Pro-Wrestling Star Aztekaizer (1976)
Kaiketsu Zubat (1977)
UFO Densensou Red Tiger
Ginga Taisen (1977)
Supaidaman (1978)
Silver Jaguar (1979)
Seiun Kamen Machineman (1984)
Kyodai Ken Byclosser (1985)
Cybercop (1989)
Chokou Senshi Changerion (1996)
Shichisei Chojin Guyferd (1996)
Voice Lugger (1999)
Majin Kishi Jack Geist (2001)
Galaxy-Roid Cosmos X (2002)
Super Star God Grandseizar (2003)
Phantom Star God Justirisers (2004)
Saxer-X (2004)
Garo (2005)
Madan Senki Ryukendo (2006)
Lion Maru G (2006)

The complete TV movies/movies list:
Robocon Movie (1974)
Inframan (1975)
Gunhed (1989)
Mechanical Violator Hakaider (1995)
Kabutack Christmas Special (1997)
Ganbare! Robocon VS Moero! Robocon (1999)
Bakuhatsu Gedaigar
Gedaigar
Tokusou Gedaigar
Valgain
Casshern (2004)
Evolver (2004)
Shinobi (2005)

Country:
Japan

Internal links:
Metal Hero (1982) (TV series 1982-1997)
Super Sentai (1975) (TV series 1975-????)
Heroine Programs (1971) (TV series/TV movie 1971-????)
Kyodai Hero (1966) (TV series 1966-????)
Classic Hero (1951) (movie series 1951-1967)

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