See also henshin. Screen shot from Jinzo Ningen Kikaidà, a Japanese Henshin show Henshin (変身) (Japanese for transform) is a type of dramatic/action show prevalent in Japanese media, in both tokusatsu and anime. ...
Henshin (変身) is the Japanese phrase for "transformation." It is also a popular superhero genre prevalent in Japanese media, in both tokusatsu and anime.
In television, a henshinhero is a superhero with special powers used to fight evil and/or corruption.
Although some speculate that the "Henshin pose" originates from kabuki or cheerleading, the original inspiration is unclear.
During the anime boom during the 80s-early 90s, Saban decided to take a risk and introduce the HenshinHero genre to America.
In Japan, the HenshinHero genre gained a lot of popularity led by manga writer Shotaro Ishinomori who is considered to be the "Father of HenshinHeroes." Meanwhile, in America, the only form of tokusatsu that Americans were familiar with was mainly Godzilla, Gamera, and Ultraman; all which were dubbed respectedly.
The Metal Hero adaptations, VR Troopers and Beetleborgs became hits as well; but both lasted two seasons each due to lack of footage.
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