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Originally Posted by EpsilonX

I can't find the questions thread for "other toku," but it seems like you're on a similar topic, so I'll ask it here - I'm interested in watching some older, non-big-3 toku. How does Winspector hold up? I absolutely adore the aesthetic and costumes, so it has my interest. Also, what are some other shows from the 70s and 80s that are worth watching? Your discussion about Zubat seems interesting, would you recommend it?

I would absolutely recommend Zubat: it was an outrageously fun, serious, silly, and unusual tokusatsu. Even if you end up not liking it as much as me, the show is relatively short, so it isn't a huge commitment.

I also highly suggest Kikaider, which has the same writer as Zubat. I think it strikes a really great balance between being a funny, kitschy Showa-era show and the more poignant, serious elements to its story. Jiro is an interesting protagonist too. In contrast to Showa-era Riders, who have had some of their humanity stripped from them, Jiro is an android who desperately wants to be more like an imperfect human. I really enjoyed it!