Henshin

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Henshin (変身 henshin?) is the Japanese word for "transformation,"[1] literally meaning, "to change or transform the body." This word is primarily used in manga, anime, and tokusatsu dramas for when a character transforms into a superhero. Henshin heroes (変身ヒーロー Henshin Hīrō?) usually have a "henshin call", a catchphrase which they recite when they transform. The word "henshin" is most often used by characters in the Kamen Rider Series[2], whereas other programs use various words such as souchaku (装着 sōchaku?, meaning "equip")[2], or will use phrases unique to the story.[3]

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  1. ^ "Japanese Words Commonly Used In Tokusatsu". http://www.henshinhalloffame.com/terms.htm. Retrieved 2007-09-22. 
  2. ^ a b "装着変身SERIES". http://www.tamashii.jp/hensin/main.html. Retrieved 2007-09-22. 
  3. ^ "獣拳戦隊ゲキレンジャー". http://www.tv-asahi.co.jp/geki/contents/SP/0001/. Retrieved 2007-09-22. 
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