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Originally Posted by Sunred

Yeah, these probably I would categorize as Wu Xia with Tokusatsu elements. Yamato Takeru I probably would not categorize as Wu Xia but specifically Japanese fantasy with Tokusatsu elements. Cause Wu Xia to me is more aligned with heroics of Chinese martial artists/heroes set primarily in China.

Although I understand and agree with you. But I still think the definition of wuxia and toku can get blurred because of the special effect and martial arts use in there. Would you considered this 1987 wuxia TV drama from Taiwan as wuxia with toku element:

This one used a lot of similar special effect found in toku shows (ie: suitmation used for monsters, special lighting to portray power charge). Although like you, I would considered that show as wuxia with toku element. But in my opinion, I still think the definition of wuxia and toku get blurred. Believe me, I do watch a lot of toku shows, but I also grew up watching a lot of Wuxia TV dramas and from my experience, they look a lot alike and that's how I end up with my thought about toku and wuxia definition getting blurred.

Wuxia although is exclusive to Chinese, other countries have started to make their own wuxia like the Matrix for example. Also here is South Korea doing a wuxia film:

So Wuxia is no longer exclusive to to Chinese now that South Korea has done one (and they may do it in the future).