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! Support on Patreon & Ko-fi If you enjoy Japan Station and want to ensure that we're able to produce more episodes, then please consider becoming a patron on Patreon.com. For a minimum pledge of $1 a month you'll get early access to all JapanKyo podcasts, bonus content, and more. And for $3 a month, you'll get access to Japanese Plus Alpha, a podcast produced by me (Tony Vega) that focuses on the Japanese language and all of its fascinating quirks. Also, all pledges get a shout-out on the show and my undying gratitude. Thank you in advance! You can also do a one time donation via Ko-fi. Links, Videos, Etc. You can follow Sophia Staite on Twitter via the link below. Don't forget to check out the latest episode of Ichimon Japan. Follow Japankyo on Social Media Full Show Notes Get the full version of show notes at
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