When I was seven years old, I was one of millions of kids convinced that there wasn't anything cooler than Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers. But the oddest of them all is something that any child of the late eighties is familiar with: superheroes who dress up in spandex suits and use awkward kung-fu to defeat monsters in rubber suits. My own narrow interest in animation has given me a glimpse of other pieces of Japanese pop culture that I'll probably never explore- pop idols that people worship by spending huge stacks on yen on merchandise the cult of the kawaii low-budget, star-driven doramas and imaginative video games. Japanese pop culture is rich and strange, filled with odd conventions and fads that sometimes look like a twisted fun house mirror of our own entertainment. are hardly relevant, so just enjoy the show Will Sun Red protect the city from the evils of General Vamp? Will he finally win at pachinko? Will he ever stop mooching around his girlfriend's house? All these questions and more. This anime is the stirring tale of truth, justice, a bored hero who NEVER takes his mask off, a supervillian who is more interested in French cuisine than taking over the world, terrifying monsters who also work part-time at a local supermarket, and the girlfriend who tolerates it all. Based on the manga by Makoto Kubota, originally serialized in Young Gangan.Īstro Fighter Sun Red! His name alone strikes fear in the heart of any monster who hears it!! For many years this heroic defender of justice has protected the city from the ruthless machinations of the Evil Florshiem Army!!! Now, he must face his greatest challenge yet. Featuring the vocal talents of Shun Takagi and Louis Lamada. Length: Television series, 26 episodes, 13 minutes minutes eachĭistributor: Currently unlicensed in North America
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