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“Shin Kamen Rider” / Review : A Solid Film and a Love Letter to One of the Grandfathers of the Tokusatsu TV Shows

During the last few years, director Hideaki Anno has successfully re-defined Japanese monsters/heroes through the Shin series. “Shin Godzilla” was a satire of Japanese politics, a reflection on the March 11 disasters. “Shin Ultraman” — which retained Anno as the mastermind — had the directorial duties passed onto Shinji Higuchi, his frequent collaborator, and this…

NYAFF : Shin Ultraman / Interview with Director Shinji Higuchi and Producer Tomoya Nishino

Q: Like your previous film, “Shin Godzilla,” you paid homage to the original “Ultraman” series by setting it in modern times. Is there any reason why you wanted it to take place in the current time for this film, “Shin Ultraman,” is it still appropriate for a generation who doesn’t even know about the original…