What is this website all about?

This site is for fans of Japan's classic/modern super robots, tokusatsu, sentai, and japanese video games. We will also make sure to cover any other subjects that may related to the ones previously listed.

What is Tokusatsu?

Tokusatsu is used as the term to describe Japanese live action shows that use special efects. Usually the term is most associated with fantasy and sci-fi productions.

What is Super Sentai?

Super Sentai (roughly translates as taskforce) is a sub-genre of tokusatsu. Esentially it refers to TOEI's 5 multi-colored hero shows, starting from Go Ranger in 1975 and all the way up to their latest program Bakuryuu Sentai Aba Ranger. The term Super Sentai is exclusive to TOEI's programs and is not used to describe other similar fare like TOHO's Ban Kid or other programs like Ninja Captor.

What are Metal Heroes?

Metal Heroes is a sub-genre of Tokusatsu used to refer to a series of programs made by TOEI from 1983 to 1997. These programs usually featured armored humans, cyborgs and/or androids. Another common name used to refer to these shows is "Rescue Hero." This term was more commonly used to refer to the Metal Hero shows made between 1990-1994.

How long has the site been around?

The site has been around since Dec 17, 2001.

Is this something that I'm going to have to pay for or contribute to with money?

No, this site was created and designed to be a database for fans & collectors of classic Japanese Sci-Fi. We want to help you find information, were not here to make a profit. Donations are always welcome though ^-^

How can you be a non-profit site if you have that banner on your page?

We are in no way profiting monetarily from the banner that is currently on the site. Henshin Video is the source from which we obtain rare Japanese hero videos and as such we want to help promote their excellent services and amazing video library.

Can I use your images on my site?

Yes, HOWEVER, please contact us before you take the images and always give credit when using pictures that are original to this site.

How often will it be updated?

We will try our best to update the site on a daily basis (or as often as possible) with new reviews, media, etc. Please your eye on our update bar on the right side of the screen, it will keep you posted as to what is new and what's coming up.

Is this going to be another one of those sites that disappears overnight?

No. We are making sure this site has the backing it needs to keep it going for a very long time because we don't want it to suffer the same fate as many other great websites.

Who makes upthe full-time staff for Japan Hero?

That would be Keith "JC" Hayward, Kage, Jmaruyama, Kamui Shiro, Maya and myself, Jeffrey Couto. August Ragone from Henshin Online also helps us with the Q-Corner section of the site