tokusatsu-l Mailing List Frequently Asked Questions

General Information

• 1.1 Introduction
• 1.2 New and/or Updated Information
• 1.3 F.A.Q. Availability
• 1.4 Proper Etiquette (Netiquette)
• 1.5 Legal Disclaimer
• 1.6 Frequently Used Acronyms, Abbreviations and Terminology

Introduction to tokusatsu-l

• 2.1 What is tokusatsu-l
• 2.2 What is tokusatsu
• 2.3 Has tokusatsu ever aired on American television?

Frequently Asked Questions

• 3.1 Where does tokusatsu air?
• 3.2 How may I obtain videos?
• 3.3 Is it possible to get English dubbed/subbed versions?
• 3.4 How may I obtain CDs of tokusatsu music?
• 3.5 Who produces tokusatsu?
• 3.6 Who do the stunts?
• 3.7 Are the actors/actresses martial-artists?
• 3.8 Why does the film look so old for brand new episodes?
• 3.9 When did the Metal Heroes series' begin?
• 3.10 Aren't those exploding sparks dangerous?
• 3.11 Is Tokusatsu intended for children in Japan?
• 3.12 How come tokusatsu/anime only lasts for a year?
• 3.13 Where do the ideas for costumes, robots and weapons come from?
• 3.14 How did Saban Entertainment turn Kyouruu Sentai ZYURANGER into Mighty Morphin Power Rangers & Power Rangers Zeo?

Frequently Asked Questions about Sentai

• 4.1 What is sentai?
• 4.2 What sentai shows have they made and when?
• 4.3 What is super-sentai and what series started them?

Frequently Asked Questions about Metal Heros

• 5.1 What is a Metal Hero series?
• 5.2 What shows were made and when?
• 5.3 Are Kamen Rider series' considered Metal Heroes?

Resources on the Internet

• 6.1 Mailing Lists
• 6.2 USENET Newsgroups
• 6.3 FTP Sites
• 6.4 IRC Channels
• 6.5 Web Pages
• 6.6 Tokusatsu Fan-Ficition Web Ring

Conclusion

• 7.1 Information Sources and Contributors
• 7.2 Distribution and Copyrights