Title Contest

In the first CS Toys comic of 2011 (now in Sentai-strength solid color), Captain Marvelous meets some of his contemporaries in the marvelous captaining game.

What's the Matter?

Last time I talked about Super Sentai's trend toward cutesy, and it got people talking and nodding. This time, I'll tell you why I like it just fine.

Not So Serious

Samurai Sentai Shinkenger is a delightful Sentai series, but it's no departure from the lighthearted tones of other recent Sentai series. It simply has a different approach to camp.

A Natural Rider

Kamen Riders who don't use technology to transform -- Amazon, Shin and Hibiki -- all have legacies marred by controversy. Why the "organic Riders" are victims of circumstance.

Notes on Fangires

Fangires, the antagonists of Kamen Rider Kiva, relate to traditional vampires in ways that, as is the usual reaction from yours truly, I am fascinated by.

Child's Play.

Within the celebrated history of complex and challenging storylines in the Kamen Rider series, it is necessary to create a story that its core child audience can understand, relate to and enjoy.

Population Decline among Kamen Riders

The Heisei era of Kamen Rider seems to have backed away from its early fondness for large groups of Kamen Riders in a single series. These are just a few of advantages to giving fewer Riders multiple forms.