Tokusatsu
The word means special effects filming, and it covers live-action films and series full of suits, models and miniature cities, from Mothra to Ultraman Blazar.
Henshin
Henshin means transformation, the moment the hero changes into armour, as in Kamen Rider and Space Sheriff Gavan.
Kaiju and kyodai
Kaiju are giant monsters, and kyodai heroes are giant heroes such as Ultraseven.
