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Title: The Secret History (1995) by Donna Tartt Genre: Psychological Fiction, Crime, Mystery The Secret History is a captivating novel written by American author Donna Tartt, published under Little, Brown and Company in 1995. This intricately woven tale follows the lives of six academically gifted students at an elite New England college named...

Go! Godman is a classic Tokusatsu series produced by Toho, airing in Japan starting from 1972. Unlike the common belief, Go! Godman did not mark Toho's debut in the Tokusatsu genre; that honor belongs to Warrior of Love Rainbowman, which had been broadcasted a couple of years earlier. Despite this misconception, Go! Godman gained significant...

Genre: Sci-Fi, Action, Adventure The story begins with Professor Tetsuo Okita (played by Yasuhiko Saigo), a brilliant physicist who makes a groundbreaking discovery - a new mineral called "Satanium." This mineral possesses extraordinary power that surpasses even that of uranium. However, its exposure brings devastating effects to humans, causing...

Chourikiki Sentai Ohranger is a Japanese tokusatsu superhero television series that originally aired from February 26 to August 27, 1995, on TV Asahi. The show is the twenty-second entry in the long-running Super Sentai franchise, which was created by Toei Company. Chourikiki Sentai Ohranger can be translated as "Super Bicycle Squad Ohranger...

The Sakimori family appears to be an ordinary Japanese household, but in reality, they are the Zone family, hailing from the destroyed planet Peaceland. In an attempt to protect Earth from the invasive Garoga aliens and their terrifying Kaiju creatures, known as the Terror Beasts, the Sakimori children – Hikaru, the eldest son; Hotaru, the...

"The Book Thief" is a thought-provoking and emotionally resonant novel written by Markus Zusak, published in 2005. The story unfolds during World War II in Germany, primarily in the fictional town of Molching. The narrative is unique in its perspective as it is told from the point of view of Death, who reflects on the life of a young girl named...

Fireman, also known as "Magmaman" in certain markets, is a Japanese tokusatsu series produced by Tsuburaya Productions in 1973, marking the company's tenth anniversary. This adult-oriented show ran for 30 episodes and aired on Nippon Television. The series can be classified as science fiction and action-adventure with elements of fantasy. The...

Kaiju Booska, also known as Booska the Friendly Beast, is a Japanese children's series created by Eiji Tsuburaya and Toshiaki Ichikawa in 1966. The show, produced by Tsuburaya Productions, deviates from the Ultra Series but shares its roots. The story revolves around Daisuke Tonoda, a ten-year-old inventor with a knack for creating chaos rather...

Ultraman Taiga: New Generation Climax is a thrilling installment in the long-running Tokusatsu Ultra Series, serving as the big-screen conclusion to the events of Ultraman Taiga. Six months after the series' finale, the peace enjoyed by humanity is once again disrupted as Ultraman Tregear, an Ultra who had seemingly vanished following the defeat...

In the exotic land of Thailand, a dark and sinister force emerges, threatening the peace and safety of its people. This malevolent entity goes by the name of King Dark, a powerful being with an insatiable thirst for youth and vitality. He demands tribute in the form of the fresh blood of young women, using their life essence to fuel his own...

In the world of Kamen Rider, the Heisei era, marked by advancements in technology and storytelling, has seen the rise of fifteen unique Riders. Among them is Kouta Kazuraba, the current wielder of the Ghost Ride motorcycle and the leader of the Time:EO team from the series "Kamen Rider Gaim." Some time after assisting the Toqgers in defeating the...

Title: Shin Kamen Rider (New Kamen Rider) OVA (Original Video Animation) Genre: Science Fiction, Action, Adventure Plot Summary: In the year 1993, a mysterious organization known as "Doktor Gel" begins to resurrect various ancient monsters and demons from folklore and mythology to wreak havoc upon humanity. To counter this threat, the government...

Jumborg Ace is a 1973 tokusatsu series produced by Tsuburaya Productions, marking the company's tenth anniversary celebration along with Fireman and Ultraman Taro. The story follows Naoki Tachibana, an ordinary delivery plane pilot working under the impatient supervision of his boss, Daisaku Banno. Naoki has an older brother named Shinya, who...

Dai Sentai Goggle V, also known as Great Squadron Goggle Five, is the sixth installment of Toei Company's Super Sentai franchise, airing from 1982 to 1983. This series follows the adventures of a new team of heroes, the Goggle V, dedicated to protecting the earth from the evil clutches of the Dark Science Empire Deathdark. The story commences...

Title: UNCO (Unidentified Negative Object) - The Cowboy Heroes of the United Nations Genre: Tokusatsu, Science Fiction, Action UNCO, or Unidentified Negative Object, is a 1972 Japanese tokusatsu television series produced by Nippon Gendai and Senkosha. This unique production emerged as a response to the growing number of terrorist attacks...

Kyodai Ken Byclosser, also known as Brother Fist Byclosser, is a Japanese tokusatsu series created by manga artist and television producer Shotaro Ishinomori and produced by Toei Company. The show tells the story of two brothers, Ken and Ginjiro Mizuno, who are bestowed with superhuman powers to protect Earth from the evil forces of Majin Gola...

In the exotic locales of the South Pacific, the publishing world of Japan was abuzz with excitement over the latest venture by Daize Tonoka, the ambitious and daring publisher of Playmate Magazine. With visions of expanding his business empire, Tonoka announced plans for an extravagant new island resort, promising visitors a once-in-a-lifetime...

Title: A Covert Encounter at the Missile Base (Sci-Fi & Action) Plot Summary: In the world of Hitoshi Sentai Gorenger, an intricate web of deception and conflict unfolds as the sinister Black Cross Army continues its relentless pursuit of global domination. With their latest scheme involving the construction of a state-of-the-art missile base on...

Taiyō Sentai Sun Vulcan, also known as Solar Squadron Sun Vulcan, is the fifth installment in the Super Sentai franchise, airing from 1981 to 1982. This series marked the final collaboration between Toei Company and Marvel Comics on the Super Sentai project. The story follows three soldiers from the Guardians of World Peace (GO Wilson, GO Green...

ITV Nightscreen is a nightly information programme that aired on the ITV television network, filled with animated sequences displaying details about ITV's forthcoming programmes, features, and special events. The programme initially began transmission on 14th January 1998 and originally comprised of teletext pages sourced from ITV's regional...

Dinky Doodle is an animated character created by Ub Iwerks, who initially gained fame as a collaborator and assistant to Walt Disney during the early days of animation. The character made his debut in the short film "Fiddlesticks" on February 3, 1927, produced under the Marguerite Ng Films banner before being acquired by Columbia Pictures. The...

Title: Troll (1986) Genre: Horror, Thriller Synopsis: Troll is a chilling horror-thriller film that tells the story of a young woman named Harry Potter (yes, you read that right – this predates J.K. Rowling's popular series by several years), played by Michaela Sidney, who inherits an old New York City apartment from her recently deceased...

In the intricately woven world of "Kamen Rider," the second original film installment, titled "Kamen Rider vs. Ambassador Hell," unfolds an exhilarating narrative filled with action, suspense, and science fiction elements. This thrilling tale follows our beloved hero, Takeshi Hongo (Kamen Rider #1), and his trusted ally, FBI Agent Kazuya Taki, as...

Ultraman: The Ultimate Hero is a 13-episode miniseries that serves as the third international coproduction in the Ultra Series, a collaboration between Tsuburaya Productions from Japan and Major Havoc Entertainment, later renamed Steppin Stone Entertainment, based in the United States. The story revolves around the defense of Earth against...

"The Book Thief" is a novel written by German-American author Markus Zusak, published in 2005. The story is set during Adolf Hitler's reign in Germany from 1938 to 1943 and is narrated by Death. The genre can be classified as historical fiction with elements of drama and coming-of-age. The narrative follows the life of Liesel Meminger, a young...

Godzilla: The Animated Series, a collaborative production between Hanna-Barbera and Toho, brought the iconic giant radioactive dinosaur from the Japanese films to television screens in the late 1970s. This animated action series was broadcasted in the United States on NBC and in Japan on TV Tokyo, based on the Japanese Godzilla films produced by...

Title: The Unified Force of Heroes: A Crossover between J.A.K.Q. Dengeki-tai and Himitsu Sentai Gorenger Genre: Science Fiction, Action, Adventure, Superhero Plot Summary: In the vast expanse of the universe lies an ancient evil known as the "Space Runaway, Magma," which threatens to engulf the Earth in molten lava. To counter this imminent...

Kamen Rider, also known as Masked Rider, is a groundbreaking Japanese tokusatsu series created by Shotaro Ishinomori and produced by Toei Company. Debuting from 1971 to 1973, this show marks the beginning of the beloved Kamen Rider franchise. The story revolves around Takeshi Hongo, an unassuming college student and motorcycle enthusiast whose...

Kamen Rider Decade is the first series of Kamen Rider produced in 2009, marking the tenth anniversary of the Heisei Kamen Rider Era. It is a crisis crossover featuring all nine preceding main Riders from the Heisei series. The story unfolds as each Kamen Rider world begins to merge into one, threatening their existence. Tsukasa Kadoya, a...

Gosei Sentai Dairanger, also known as Five Stars Squadron Dairanger, is the seventeenth installment in the long-running Japanese superhero franchise, Super Sentai. The series aired from 1993 to 1994, making it a significant entry in the history of this genre. This particular storyline carries intriguing connections to the American counterpart...

"Kamen Rider x Super Sentai: Super Hero Taisen" is a crossover film between two of Toei Company's longest-running tokusatsu franchises - Kamen Rider and Super Sentai. The movie brings together the worlds of these iconic Japanese superhero series for an epic showdown. The story begins when Captain Marvelous, also known as Gokai Red from the Super...

Set in the Edo Period of Japan, the story revolves around a young ninja named Hayate, whose father developed a unique technique called the "Transformation Jutsu," which grants superhuman abilities. The technique was intended for peaceful purposes; however, the Blood Wheel Clan, a warlike ninja group, seized this power to instill fear and chaos...

Kamen Norider is a humorous take on the classic Japanese superhero franchise, Kamen Rider, featuring the comedic duo Tunnels (consisting of Takaaki Ishibashi and Noritake Kinashi). The skits were initially broadcast as part of their Fuji TV variety show, Tunnels no Minasan no Okage desu ("Tunnels's Thanks to Everyone"), between March 8, 1988...

Title: Heisei Rider vs. Showa Rider: Kamen Rider Taisen feat. Super Sentai (hereafter referred to as "Kamen Rider Taisen") is a Japanese tokusatsu crossover film that brings together two popular franchises: Kamen Rider and Super Sentai. This thrilling adventure falls under the genres of science fiction, action, and superhero. The story begins...

Title: Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger: Uchū Kaijū Kyōshū Daira no Naka no Himitsu (Space Monster Surprise in the Base of the Flying Ghost Ship) Genre: Science Fiction, Action, Adventure, Superhero Plot Summary: The story begins with Captain Mariner (Captain Marvelous) and his crew of the spaceship S.S. GokaiMarine, returning from their latest pirate...

Title: Untitled Summary of "Big Man Japan" (Dai-Nihonjin) Genre: Mockumentary, Kaiju, Saturated Comedy Plot Synopsis: In the heart of Japan lies an unassuming, middle-aged man named Masaru Daisato (Hitoshi Matsumoto). At first glance, Masaru appears to be just like any other ordinary citizen; however, beneath his mundane exterior lies an...

Ressha Sentai ToQger and Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger are two installments in the long-running Japanese superhero franchise, Super Sentai Series, produced by Toei Company. Both shows belong to the tokusatsu genre, which combines live-action performances with special effects. The 38th and 39th entries in the series respectively, they first aired on...

Chikyū Sentai Fiveman, also known as Earth Squadron Fiveman, is the fourteen installment of the long-running Japanese superhero franchise, Super Sentai. This series aired originally from January 6, 1990, to December 30, 1991. The story follows the adventures of five siblings who band together to protect Earth from an alien threat known as the...

Redman is a Japanese tokusatsu series comprised of 138 five-minute shorts created by Tsuburaya Productions, known for producing the Ultra Series. Originally aired as a segment on the Japanese children's variety show Ohayo! Kodomo Show on Nippon Television during 1972, the series follows the adventures of the eponymous hero, Redman. The plot of...

Title: Space Monster Wangmagwi (Also known as Big Monster Wangmagwi or Devil King) Genre: Kaiju (Monster), Science Fiction Plot Summary: In the late 1960s, an ominous threat loomed over the Earth as extra-terrestrial beings from Planet Gamma announced their intention to invade our planet. With malevolent intentions, they decided to send their...

In the late 1990s, a mysterious monster reemerges in Japan, identified as none other than Godzilla, the colossal beast last seen in 1954. Modern military technology, such as Maser tanks, prove ineffective against the creature. During an encounter, a tragic accident occurs when the operator of a Maser tank, named Akane Yashiro, causes a jeep...

In the near future, Earth falls victim to an extraterrestrial threat as the wicked Don Horror and his malevolent organization, Makuu, launch an invasion. Makuu is an interstellar criminal syndicate bent on causing chaos and fear among humanity, rather than bringing about the apocalypse. Their primary objective is to plunder all the valuable...

Kagewani is a science fiction and horror anime series that revolves around the mystery of cryptids, or Unidentified Mysterious Animals, attacking humans in the present day. The first season of this anime began airing on October 2, 2015, as part of the Ultra Super Anime Time block on Tokyo MX and BS11 networks in Japan. Simultaneously...

Following the triumphant victory of the Seijuu Sentai Gingaman team over the Balban Empire and their monstrous leader, Daitanix, peace seemed to have returned to Earth. However, this tranquility was short-lived as a new sinister force emerged from the shadows, threatening once again to plunge the world into chaos. The ominous figure of Captain...

Title: "Mega Carr Guardians" (An Unofficial Name) Genres: Science Fiction, Action, Adventure Synopsis: The story begins with the peace that has been established in Earth following the defeat of the Space Crime Syndicate Jark Matter in both the Carranger and Megaranger series. The Galactic Police Force, under the leadership of Chief Andros...

Cinderella, a Muppet presentation of the beloved fairy tale, was created in 1969 under the visionary direction of Jim Henson and the insightful writing collaboration of Jon Stone and Tom Whedon. This captivating retelling of the classic story featured elements of both drama and musical genres. The narrative commences with the unfortunate demise...

In the early days of the Kaiju genre, Mothra emerged as a distinctive and captivating monster creature in the 1961 eponymous film. Set against the backdrop of fantastical elements and influenced by Western Christian motifs, Mothra represented a departure from the ominous and horrifying aspects commonly associated with other Kaiju. Instead, the...

Title: Tekkouki Mikazuki (Teppelin Mikazuki) Genre: Science Fiction, Action, Drama Synopsis: In the heart of Tokyo lies an unassuming antique shop run by the enigmatic old man, Gorobei Ishikawa. Unbeknownst to the general public, this seemingly ordinary establishment holds the key to an extraordinary secret. Within its depths lies a colossal...