“ Henshin (変身, henshin?) is the Japanese word for “transformation,”[1] literally meaning, “to change or transform the body.” This word is primarily used in manga, anime, and tokusatsu dramas for when a character transforms into a superhero. Henshin heroes (変身ヒーロー, Henshin Hīrō?) usually have a “henshin call”, a catchphrase which they recite when they transform. The word “henshin” is most often used by characters in the Kamen Rider Series[2], whereas other programs use various words such as souchaku (装着, sōchaku?, meaning “equip”)[2], or will use phrases unique to the story.[3]
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