Tokusatsu finally comes to Great Britain?

[Black Ranger RX]

Well I've learned that Cutie Honey The Movie starring Eriko Sato is being released on DVD in the UK. Who knows, if this DVD sells well then who knows maybe Cutie Honey The Live might get a release here later.

 

[Tom Constantine]

O rly? Is it in shops like HMV?

 

[Black Ranger RX]

O rly? Is it in shops like HMV?

Most likely. HMV has an Anime section so it's most likely to be found there. Either that or maybe in the Martial Arts section which is usually next to the Anime section.

 

[Tom Constantine]

I shall have a look next time I'm in town.

 

[Black Ranger RX]

I shall have a look next time I'm in town.

If it's not there, then it should still be comming soon.

There's a review of it in Neo Magazine too.

 

[ryuuseipro]

Tokusatsu was already in Great Britain! Practically from the very beginning. They've seen kaijuu eiga up the wazoo, and X-Bomber was brought over there as Star Fleet.

So I'd say that maybe they're getting more J-Hero shows.

 

[Black Ranger RX]

Tokusatsu was already in Great Britain! Practically from the very beginning. They've seen kaijuu eiga up the wazoo, and X-Bomber was brought over there as Star Fleet.

So I'd say that maybe they're getting more J-Hero shows.

Well yeah, but..

Cutie Honey The Movie will be the first Tokusatsu to be brought over to the UK in it's original Japanese form.

I think Toku might only stand a chance in the UK without being Americanized, if it's not aimed at kids. For example we might never get Kamen Rider BLACK, but if Cutie Honey The Movie gets more successful, then we might get Cutie Honey The Live, and if CHTL gets more successful we might get Garo... we'll never know.

 

[Tom Constantine]

Is Cutie Honey counted as tokusatsu? I did love The Live so I'll probably pick up the movie regardless.

 

[ryuuseipro]

Is Cutie Honey counted as tokusatsu? I did love The Live so I'll probably pick up the movie regardless.

The live-action Cutey Honeys should count as tokusatsu. They're live-action SPFX productions.

So, go for it!