While many view the popularity of superhero narratives as a recent phenomenon, the first boom of heroic fiction dates back to the 40s and 50s. The tragedies of the 20th century made people across the globe seek reassurance in the superhero genre. In the West, the household names for all things superheroes are Marvel and DC, while, in Japan, this niche was taken by tokusatsu shows like Super Sentai and Kamen Rider. The contemporary revival of the superhero genre and its unprecedented explosion of popularity is rightfully credited to the MCU’s success.Yet, high-budget blockbusters and Western comic books aren’t the only medium that rediscovered their interest in superpowered heroes. Anime and manga also participated in the superhero rage, producing countless stellar exemplars of the genre. Be it the classic tokusatsu rangers, series influenced by Western heroes, or modern reimaginings of the genre’s past trends, the world of manga has countless titles for superhero fans.One of the best things about anime and manga is the medium’s daring love for transformative, deconstructive examination of different tropes and character archetypes. The same dismantling of clichés is present in manga’s superhero scene, especially in the unorthodox romantic comedy Heroic Complex. Aoi Ootori, a painfully average high school boy, harbors a secret — he can transform into a hero to fight monsters.Every Super Sentai Series (In Chronological Order)
While many view the popularity of superhero narratives as a recent phenomenon, the first boom of heroic fiction dates back to the 40s and 50s. The tragedies of the 20th century made people across the globe seek reassurance in the superhero genre. In the West, the household names for all things superheroes are Marvel and DC, while, in Japan, this niche was taken by tokusatsu shows like Super Sentai and Kamen Rider. The contemporary revival of the superhero genre and its unprecedented explosion of popularity is rightfully credited to the MCU’s success.
Yet, high-budget blockbusters and Western comic books aren’t the only medium that rediscovered their interest in superpowered heroes. Anime and manga also participated in the superhero rage, producing countless stellar exemplars of the genre. Be it the classic tokusatsu rangers, series influenced by Western heroes, or modern reimaginings of the genre’s past trends, the world of manga has countless titles for superhero fans.
One of the best things about anime and manga is the medium’s daring love for transformative, deconstructive examination of different tropes and character archetypes. The same dismantling of clichés is present in manga’s superhero scene, especially in the unorthodox romantic comedy Heroic Complex. Aoi Ootori, a painfully average high school boy, harbors a secret — he can transform into a hero to fight monsters.
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