It covers a huge range of teams, characters, mecha, and villains, all packed into one place, which is both impressive and slightly overwhelming if you’re new. One of its biggest strengths is how detailed it gets. Each series is given solid attention, with information that goes beyond just surface-level summaries. Long-time fans will appreciate the effort put into cataloging suits, powers, and story elements across decades of shows. That said, the structure can feel a bit dense. It sometimes reads more like a data archive than something meant to be casually enjoyed. If you’re expecting a light, fun read, this might feel more like homework. But if you’re the type who enjoys digging into lore and comparing different teams, it absolutely delivers.

It covers a huge range of teams, characters, mecha, and villains, all packed into one place, which is both impressive and slightly overwhelming if you’re new. One of its biggest strengths is how detailed it gets. Each series is given solid attention, with information that goes beyond just surface-level summaries. Long-time fans will appreciate the effort put into cataloging suits, powers, and story elements across decades of shows. That said, the structure can feel a bit dense. It sometimes reads more like a data archive than something meant to be casually enjoyed. If you’re expecting a light, fun read, this might feel more like homework. But if you’re the type who enjoys digging into lore and comparing different teams, it absolutely delivers.

It covers a huge range of teams, characters, mecha, and villains, all packed into one place, which is both impressive and slightly overwhelming if you’re new. One of its biggest strengths is how detailed it gets. Each series is given solid attention, with information that goes beyond just surface-level summaries. Long-time fans will appreciate the effort put into cataloging suits, powers, and story elements across decades of shows. That said, the structure can feel a bit dense. It sometimes reads more like a data archive than something meant to be casually enjoyed. If you’re expecting a light, fun read, this might feel more like homework. But if you’re the type who enjoys digging into lore and comparing different teams, it absolutely delivers.

It covers a huge range of teams, characters, mecha, and villains, all packed into one place, which is both impressive and slightly overwhelming if you’re new. One of its biggest strengths is how detailed it gets. Each series is given solid attention, with information that goes beyond just surface-level summaries. Long-time fans will appreciate the effort put into cataloging suits, powers, and story elements across decades of shows. That said, the structure can feel a bit dense. It sometimes reads more like a data archive than something meant to be casually enjoyed. If you’re expecting a light, fun read, this might feel more like homework. But if you’re the type who enjoys digging into lore and comparing different teams, it absolutely delivers.

It covers a huge range of teams, characters, mecha, and villains, all packed into one place, which is both impressive and slightly overwhelming if you’re new. One of its biggest strengths is how detailed it gets. Each series is given solid attention, with information that goes beyond just surface-level summaries. Long-time fans will appreciate the effort put into cataloging suits, powers, and story elements across decades of shows. That said, the structure can feel a bit dense. It sometimes reads more like a data archive than something meant to be casually enjoyed. If you’re expecting a light, fun read, this might feel more like homework. But if you’re the type who enjoys digging into lore and comparing different teams, it absolutely delivers.

It covers a huge range of teams, characters, mecha, and villains, all packed into one place, which is both impressive and slightly overwhelming if you’re new. One of its biggest strengths is how detailed it gets. Each series is given solid attention, with information that goes beyond just surface-level summaries. Long-time fans will appreciate the effort put into cataloging suits, powers, and story elements across decades of shows. That said, the structure can feel a bit dense. It sometimes reads more like a data archive than something meant to be casually enjoyed. If you’re expecting a light, fun read, this might feel more like homework. But if you’re the type who enjoys digging into lore and comparing different teams, it absolutely delivers.

Well, after many years of only catching occasional clips of these series, I finally got to finish this. I thoroughly enjoyed this series overall. There's a certain charm about older tokusatsu, specifically series that predate Kyoryu Sentai Zyuranger. Turboranger was one of the first, if not the first, Super Sentai series to feature an all student team i.e. the original "teenagers with attitude". So all of their adventures involve trying to balance their youthful school life while simultaneously saving the world. Seems lots of tokusatsu actors can also sing. The Red Turboranger sings both the opening and ending themes of his own series. Interestingly, he also sang the opening theme to Zyuranger. Now, while the series alone is worth 5 stars, this DVD release has slight downsides. One of which is that there's no subtitles, Japanese or otherwise, whatsoever. I can understand not having English subtitles since this is a Japanese release, but no Japanese subtitles seems like a strange choice to me. Even Japan has deaf people and people who just can't hear well, doesn't it? My Japanese is decent enough to understand most of the episodes, but having Japanese subs always helps with those words I'm not familiar with. There's also no recorded interviews, commentary, TV spots or other behind the scenes material included on disk in this collection. Although there is a printed insert with some behind the scenes info and interviews with some of the cast which is a nice bonus.

Bought this because I loved the movie. Doesn’t have English subtitles unfortunately, still hoping for a domestic USA release hopefully. At least I have it on physical media, I can watch my fansub with English subtitles, plus it’s on Prime!

I actually thought this was the 4K version because, it’s in a black case like most 4K UHD Blu-rays I see. It was just a regular Blu-ray of Minus Color, but it was the first time I watched the movie. Just wish I knew Japanese.

I've wanted an art book or three added to my library, and this is no less a great purchase. Images are spectacular, offering wonderful color & detail; worth every penny spent. One nitpick: because box is made of cardboard, removing tape (seal) can cause unwanted damage; due to its decorative nature, doing so is ill-advised. Book containing illustrations is stored inside a black envelope however, which sits inside aforementioned box, so any damage incurred will appear on outer shell, not the inner workings.

One of my favorite Showa Era Godzilla films, the "Invasion of Astro Monster (1965)" Hobby Japan Completion Book is great to have in my Godzilla life-long hobby! I awaited most of over half of my life of 60 years to be able to find these type beautifully illustrated books. Thank You CDJapan!

After my childhood over 55 years ago, I finally have opportunity to buy the Japanese original "Frankenstein vs Baragon" on blu-ray... that is just phenominal! So glad to own the first part of "Sanda vs Gaira" story! And package was not damaged too much in delivery this time! Thank you CDJapan.

Being a Godzilla fan since when I was 4 years old... over 55 years ago now, and to finally get opportunity to own the original Japanese version of "Ghidorah the Three Headed Monster" in 4k UHD Remastered, is a childhood goal come true! And package was not damaged as much in delivery this time! Thank you CDJapan.

One of my favorite Showa Era Godzilla films, the "Invasion of Astro Monster (1965)" 4kUHD Remastered blu-ray is excellent to have as part of my Godzilla life-long hobby! I endured from my childhood to over half of my life of 60 years, to be able to own an authentic Japanese version of this film. Thank You CDJapan!

I have been a Godzila fan since my youth when I was 4 years old... over 55 years ago now. And To finally have opportunity to buy the original Japanese version of "Godzilla Vs Hedorah" in 4k UHD Remastered, was a childhood wish come true! Plus package was not damaged as much in delivery this time! Thank you CDJapan.

I love the Godzilla movies. And Shin Godzilla is another great entry. Glad to have this in 4k. Great extras. And great packaging. Highly recommended.

I love the Godzilla movies. And this one started it all. Happy to have this in 4k. Great price. Highly recommended.

I love the Godzilla movies and this is another great entry. Glad to have this in 4k and the black and white version. Great packaging. Highly recommended.

I love the Godzilla movies. Shin Godzilla is a great movie. Glad to have this black and white version. Highly recommended.

The first time I saw Hibiki, it was on discs, and I was in the middle of my primary school days. If Kuuga introduced me to the world of the Masked Rider franchise, it was Hibiki who made me a fan. Takatera's narrative style and world-building are definitely my favorite. Even as a child, I loved this show, how the story unfolded, how Asumu gradually matured from a child to a teenager who finally figured out what he truly wanted to be and made the decision himself. I also envy Asumu a little, as he had so many reliable adults around him to guide and support him through what was perhaps the first confusing and anxious phase of his life, which is a certain luxury for many children throughout their childhood and adolescence. I highly recommend Hibiki, at least the first half.