{"id":621,"date":"2008-04-30T15:11:23","date_gmt":"2008-04-30T05:11:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/roberthood.net\/blog\/index.php\/2008\/04\/30\/american-tokusatsu\/"},"modified":"2008-04-30T15:19:08","modified_gmt":"2008-04-30T05:19:08","slug":"american-tokusatsu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/roberthood.net\/blog\/index.php\/2008\/04\/30\/american-tokusatsu\/","title":{"rendered":"American Tokusatsu"},"content":{"rendered":"

The latest Japanese genre to meet with an enthusiast’s attempt to replicate it for the West is the kaiju-tokusatsu, giant-monster vs superhero genre of such TV series as Ultraman<\/em>. Zero Trooper-F<\/em> is a 39-minute film directed by an indie filmmaker from Madison, Wisconsin.<\/p>\n

The following description is from the Robo Japan<\/a> website:<\/p>\n

A certified genius, and local celebrity, named Dr. Abrams (played by Rob O\u2019Brien) has developed a special device that can be used to turn an elite group of soldiers, called the “Zero Troopers”, into giant sized, Power Ranger-like, defenders.<\/p>\n

While Greenside City, a town that looks amazingly like Madison, Wisconsin, is being attacked by a giant white, “fuzzy-wuzzy” monster, the Good Doctor’s invention is put into use. A giant Zero Trooper appears and begins a knock-down fight with the monster. In a surprise move, Dr. Abrams quits the defense force, right in the middle of the battle, and goes in search of his ex-girlfriend, who he discovers has already moved on in her life with another man.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"Zero<\/a><\/p>\n

To date, the short film has only been available for viewing at film festivals, but hopefully a DVD release will eventuate at some point.<\/p>\n

Kaiju Search-Robot Avery also informs me that currently in production is Greenside<\/em>, a feature-length sequel to Zero Trooper-F<\/em>. Below is a trailer, which, unfortunately, doesn’t include any kaiju! Looks good though. I think both these films are something I’ll keep an eager fannish eye out for!<\/p>\n

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Source<\/strong>: Twitch<\/a> and Kaiju Search-Robot Avery<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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