As nouns the difference between superhero and tokusatsu
is that superhero is any kind of fantasy/science fiction crime-fighting character, often with supernatural powers or equipment, in popular children's and fantasy literature while tokusatsu is a Japanese genre of film and television drama featuring superheroes and special effects.
superhero
Noun
(es)
Any kind of fantasy/science fiction crime-fighting character, often with supernatural powers or equipment, in popular children's and fantasy literature.
Antonyms
* supervillain
Related terms
* superheroic
* superheroine
* superhuman
* superman
tokusatsu
Noun
(-)
A Japanese genre of film and television drama featuring superheroes and special effects.