On this episode of the Japan Station podcast, we're diving into the fun world of Kamen Rider and Super Sentai so get ready to strike your favorite henshin pose and learn a thing or two about the fascinating world of Japan's transforming heroes!

About Sophia Staite Sophia Staite is a PhD candidate at the University of Tasmania. Her current research focuses on Kamen Rider and Super Sentai (Power Rangers). Topics Discussed

About how the live action TV show Kamen Rider was adapted into English
The popularity of Kamen Rider and why it is not as popular as Power Rangers in the English speaking world
The prevalence of Kamen Rider in Japan
The lack of literature on Kamen Rider in Egnlish
Liver action super sentai shows
About the super sentai & Kamen Rider poses and their origin
About Kamen Rider Black
About Saban's Masked Rider, the English adaptation of Kamen Rider
About the Kamen Rider and Mighty Morphin Power Rangers crossover
The differences between Kamen Rider and super sentai (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers)
The overarching theme and tone that runs throughout the Kamen Rider franchise
The poor reception of Masked Rider
Steve Wang's Kamen Rider adaptation
Gender and Kamen Rider
Odagiri Jo's role in Kamen Rider
Kamen Rider's BL phase
The Odagiri effect
About Kamen Rider Dragon Knight
The different ways kids play (henshin poses/weapons)
Henshin pose competitions
About the movie Shin Kamen Rider
About Shin Kamen Rider's focus on cults/new religions
And much more!

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