DC and Marvel in Japan

Sevenlima · 05-12-2019, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Guyver Spawn

Japan's Toku Hero, Gekko Kamen (Moonlight Mask) was inspired by Batman and Lone Ranger because their serials from the 40s where popular in Japan at the time.

The same thing with the current superhero movies nowadays.

Annuga · 05-12-2019, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guyver Spawn

Japan's Toku Hero, Gekko Kamen (Moonlight Mask) was inspired by Batman and Lone Ranger because their serials from the 40s where popular in Japan at the time. Gekko Kamen end up being the granddaddy for many Japanese superheroes to come.

Funny enough Gekko Kamen is also one of the characters to get a silhouette in the first My Hero Academia volume.

05-12-2019, 12:07 PM	#11
Sevenlima Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 2,505	Quote: Originally Posted by Guyver Spawn Japan's Toku Hero, Gekko Kamen (Moonlight Mask) was inspired by Batman and Lone Ranger because their serials from the 40s where popular in Japan at the time. The same thing with the current superhero movies nowadays. Last edited by Sevenlima; 05-12-2019 at 12:15 PM..

05-12-2019, 01:11 PM	#12
Annuga Avi by @CSarracenian Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 4,227	Quote: Originally Posted by Guyver Spawn Japan's Toku Hero, Gekko Kamen (Moonlight Mask) was inspired by Batman and Lone Ranger because their serials from the 40s where popular in Japan at the time. Gekko Kamen end up being the granddaddy for many Japanese superheroes to come. Funny enough Gekko Kamen is also one of the characters to get a silhouette in the first My Hero Academia volume. __________________