What's the Appeal?

TokuNoob · 07/17/09, 11:23 PM

The question rages in my head constantly: Why are some things poppular and some things aren't? And more to the point: Why are some things poppular over seas, but not poppular in the U.S.? The Japanese Tokusatsu, "ULTRAMAN" is enjoyed in Thailand, Milasia, Taiwan, Australia... pretty much everywhere but the United States. And all three attempts to introduce ULTRAMAN here failed: Ultraman Powered, Ultraman: the Adventure Begins, Ultraman Tiga, and even Saban's "Masked Rider" all met commercial failure. Why? And will Kamen Rider Dragon Knight make or break the future of tokusatsu outside of Asia? Opinions and ideas welcome.

07/17/09, 11:23 PM	#1
TokuNoob Power Ranger Join Date: 07/17/09 Posts: 156	What's the Appeal? The question rages in my head constantly: Why are some things poppular and some things aren't? And more to the point: Why are some things poppular over seas, but not poppular in the U.S.? The Japanese Tokusatsu, "ULTRAMAN" is enjoyed in Thailand, Milasia, Taiwan, Australia... pretty much everywhere but the United States. And all three attempts to introduce ULTRAMAN here failed: Ultraman Powered, Ultraman: the Adventure Begins, Ultraman Tiga, and even Saban's "Masked Rider" all met commercial failure. Why? And will Kamen Rider Dragon Knight make or break the future of tokusatsu outside of Asia? Opinions and ideas welcome.