Tokusatsu

Tokusatsu (??) (sometimes just called "Toku") is the Japanese term for special effects and often used to classify Japanese live-action sci-fi/fantasy/horror movie/TV productions.

Companies That Produce Tokusatsu Movies & Shows

In alphabetical order:

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• Daiei Motion Picture Company (大映株式会社) (Now Kadokawa Pictures, Inc. (角川映画株式会社))
• Nikkatsu Corporation (日活株式会社)
• Nippon Gendai (日本現代企画)
• P Productions (ピープロダクション)
• Senkosha (宣弘社)
• Shintoho Company Ltd. (新東宝株式会社)
• Shochiku Company, Ltd. (松竹株式会社)
• Toei Company, Ltd. (東映株式会社)
• Toho Company, Ltd. (東宝株式会社)
• Tsuburaya Productions (円谷プロダクション)