Tokusatsu (特撮) is a type of genre regarding Japanese Live Action television or film that involves the heavy usage of special effects. Such works include Kamen Rider, Super Sentai, or perhaps the more famous Godzilla franchise that's more commonly known worldwide than the other two are. Also in this category contains characters that aren't just limited to the normal definition of Tokusatsu, but also characters meant to be a homage (or parody) to the genre.