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* The ''KamenRider, SuperSentai, MetalHeroes'', ''{{Ultra Series}}'', and ''ChouSeiShinSeries'' {{toku}}satsu franchises.

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* The ''KamenRider, SuperSentai, MetalHeroes'', ''{{Ultra Series}}'', and ''ChouSeiShinSeries'' and serval other {{toku}}satsu franchises.



* American ''tokusatsu'' adaptations: ''MaskedRider, PowerRangers, VRTroopers, {{Superhuman Samurai Syber-Squad}}, [[{{Beetleborgs}} Big Bad Beetleborgs]]''.

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* American ''tokusatsu'' adaptations: ''MaskedRider, PowerRangers, ''PowerRangers, VRTroopers, MaskedRider, {{Superhuman Samurai Syber-Squad}}, [[{{Beetleborgs}} Big Bad Beetleborgs]]''.Beetleborgs]]'' and ''KamenRiderDragonKnight''.
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* ''MegaManNTWarrior'', in which the operators can merge with their Navis in a process called Cross Fusion. Exclusive to the anime, this did not appear in ''MegaManBattleNetwork'', the video game it was based on, although Starforce does feature a similar form of henshin.
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* CaptainMarvel, who debuted * decades* before He-Man or the Japanese heroes, making this trope at least OlderThanTelevision.

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* CaptainMarvel, who debuted * decades* *decades* before He-Man or the Japanese heroes, making this trope at least OlderThanTelevision.



* [[Comicbook/GhostRider Ghost Rider]] counts as this given that Johny Blaze (and other riders) had a normal human form and a Spirit of Vengeance form.
** Somewhat amusing if you compare the most likely unintentional similarities to the KamenRider series. Both are [[BadassBiker badass bikers]], both are usually lone heroes, both are henshin heroes, and both use the [[PhlebotinumRebel power of evil to fight for good.]]

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* [[Comicbook/GhostRider Ghost Rider]] counts as this given that Johny Johnny Blaze (and other riders) had a normal human form and a Spirit of Vengeance form.
** Somewhat amusing if you compare the most likely unintentional similarities to the KamenRider series. Both are [[BadassBiker badass bikers]], {{badass biker}}s, both are usually lone heroes, both are henshin heroes, and both use the [[PhlebotinumRebel power of evil to fight for good.]]
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** The Pretenders are actually an inversion of the typical Henshin Hero, being robots that mass-shift and wear artificial Human skins to blend in to normal society.
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[[caption-width:335:[[ViewtifulJoe Henshin A Go-Go Hero, that is.]]]]

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[[caption-width:335:''"[[ByThePowerOfGreyskull Henshin]] [[{{Catchphrase}}
A Go-Go Hero, Go-Go]]"''-[[AWorldwidePunomenon Hero]], that is.]]]]
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* The ApolloZHack Reviwarverse Saga features the titular hero and his nemesis possesing R-Units (which look surprisingly like KamenRiderDragonKnight belts) which let them "Rev Up" to transform into KamenRider like super powered forms called [[XtremelyCoolLetters Revuers]].

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* The ApolloZHack Reviwarverse Saga features the titular hero and his nemesis possesing R-Units (which look surprisingly like KamenRiderDragonKnight belts) which let them "Rev Up" to transform into KamenRider like super powered forms called [[XtremelyCoolLetters [[XtremeKoolLetterz Revuers]].
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* The ApolloZHack Reviwarverse Saga features the titular hero and his nemesis possesing R-Units (which look surprisingly like KamenRiderDragonKnight belts) which let them "Rev Up" to transform into KamenRider like super powered forms called [[XtremelyCoolLetters Revuers]].

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** [[spoiler: And thanks to the PowerRangersZeo Morpher he can transfrom into his upgraded White Zeo Ranger Form]]
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In Japan [[strike:[[OlderThanTheyThink where this trope originated]]]], the switch to one's heroic identity is called ''henshin'' (literally meaning, "change body" but more practically translated as "transformation" or "metamorphosis."). The ''henshin'' switches on the character's special powers, and is frequently accompanied by a costume change. Many times, the change of clothing is the only outward difference, but [[WigDressAccent nobody notices]].

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In Japan [[strike:[[OlderThanTheyThink where this trope originated]]]], Japan, the switch to one's heroic identity is called ''henshin'' (literally meaning, "change body" but more practically translated as "transformation" or "metamorphosis."). The ''henshin'' switches on the character's special powers, and is frequently accompanied by a costume change. Many times, the change of clothing is the only outward difference, but [[WigDressAccent nobody notices]].
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In Japan, where this trope originated, the switch to one's heroic identity is called ''henshin'' (literally meaning, "change body" but more practically translated as "transformation" or "metamorphosis."). The ''henshin'' switches on the character's special powers, and is frequently accompanied by a costume change. Many times, the change of clothing is the only outward difference, but [[WigDressAccent nobody notices]].

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In Japan, Japan [[strike:[[OlderThanTheyThink where this trope originated, originated]]]], the switch to one's heroic identity is called ''henshin'' (literally meaning, "change body" but more practically translated as "transformation" or "metamorphosis."). The ''henshin'' switches on the character's special powers, and is frequently accompanied by a costume change. Many times, the change of clothing is the only outward difference, but [[WigDressAccent nobody notices]].

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** For a while Beast was like this but eventually got stuck in his blue furry state.
* TheMightyThor and Dr. Donald Blake are like this. The difference being that Thor is the original and Blake was a mortal form Odin forced upon his son as a test.
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* IronMan, to an extent.

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* IronMan, to an extent. Basically, it depends on the version of the suit. Sometimes it'll form itself around a bodysuit that goes beneath it. And sometimes it has a compact form like the suitcase suit, though he does have to step in or pull it around him while it's partially formed.



* [[{{X-Men}} Colossus]]

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* [[{{X-Men}} Colossus]]
Colossus]]. Also, Iceman frequently ices himself up before going into battle, but he has his powers when not in this form.




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*In ''IronManArmoredAdventures,'' instead of a suitcase-suit, [[HighSchoolAU teen Tony]] has it as a backpack. It only requires that the central button be pushed and it forms around him on its own without him having to do anything else, making for the most {{Toku}}-like version yet. Now all we need is [[ByThePowerOfGreyskull voice activation]].

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* ''ViewtifulJoe''.
** He also has wonderful catchphrases to go with it: "''Henshin a Go-Go, Baby!''" and "''Henshin Around!''". His EvilCounterpart gets his own, which is the stinger to this page.

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* ''ViewtifulJoe''.
** He also has
''ViewtifulJoe'', with wonderful catchphrases to go with it: "''Henshin a Go-Go, Baby!''" and "''Henshin Around!''". His EvilCounterpart gets his own, which is the stinger to this page.



* {{Danny Phantom}} might also qualify as a Henshin Hero. Even though he has access to his powers while human, it can be argued that they aren't as potent until he transforms. Heck, he even has his own catchphrase.

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* {{Danny Phantom}} might also qualify qualifies as a Henshin Hero. Even though he has access to his powers while human, it can be argued that they aren't as potent until he transforms. Heck, he even has his own catchphrase.
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** ''{{Guyver}}'' is an interesting example, bordering on {{Deconstruction}}: while Sho gets off fairly light, other characters have transformations that [[PainfulTransformation cross straight into]] BodyHorror; [[AntiHero Aptom]] and [[{{Mooks}} the Zoanoids]], for example.
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* Bradley Bagel plays this trope straight to become ''Mint Berry Crunch'' in SouthPark episode Coon vs. Coon and friends. In fact, his transformation sequence gives nods to the KamenRider franchise and SailorMoon, both of which are very prominent HenshinHero series.

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* Bradley Bagel Biggle plays this trope straight to become ''Mint Berry Crunch'' in SouthPark episode Coon vs. Coon and friends. In fact, his transformation sequence gives nods to the KamenRider franchise and SailorMoon, both of which are very prominent HenshinHero series.
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* Bradley Bagel plays this trope straight to become ''Mint Berry Crunch'' in South Park episode Coon vs. Coon and friends. In fact, his transformation sequence gives nods to the KamenRider franchise and SailorMoon, both of which are very prominent HenshinHero series.

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* Bradley Bagel plays this trope straight to become ''Mint Berry Crunch'' in South Park SouthPark episode Coon vs. Coon and friends. In fact, his transformation sequence gives nods to the KamenRider franchise and SailorMoon, both of which are very prominent HenshinHero series.
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* Bradley Bagel plays this trope straight to become ''Mint Berry Crunch'' in South Park episode Coon vs. Coon and friends. In fact, his transformation sequence gives nods to the KamenRider franchise and SailorMoon, both of which are very prominent HenshinHero series.
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* StarDriver plays this completely straight with Takuto/Galactic Pretty Boy Tauburn.

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* StarDriver ''StarDriver'' plays this completely straight with Takuto/Galactic Pretty Boy Tauburn.
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* StarDriver plays this completely straight with Takuto.

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* StarDriver plays this completely straight with Takuto.Takuto/Galactic Pretty Boy Tauburn.
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* StarDriver plays this completely straight with Takuto.
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** And since some villains also have Biometals, the series also have "Henshin Villains".
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* [[{{X-Men}} Colossus]]
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** Somewhat amusing if you compare the most likely unintentional similarities to the KamenRider series. Both are [[BadassBiker badass bikers]], both are usually lone heroes, both are henshin heroes, and both use the [[Phlebotinum Rebel power of evil to fight for good.]]

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** Somewhat amusing if you compare the most likely unintentional similarities to the KamenRider series. Both are [[BadassBiker badass bikers]], both are usually lone heroes, both are henshin heroes, and both use the [[Phlebotinum Rebel [[PhlebotinumRebel power of evil to fight for good.]]

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* [[Comicbook/GhostRider Ghost Rider]] counts as this given that Johny Blaze (and other riders) had a normal human form and a Spirit of Vengeance form.
** Somewhat amusing if you compare the most likely unintentional similarities to the KamenRider series. Both are [[BadassBiker badass bikers]], both are usually lone heroes, both are henshin heroes, and both use the [[Phlebotinum Rebel power of evil to fight for good.]]
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* In ''SymBionicTitan'', the two organic heroes summon their PoweredArmor with a wrist mounted transformation device.
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*The ''ViewtifulJoe'' anime expanded the henshin capabilities to include a sidekick, Captain Blue Jr. As his weapon was a Yo-yo, his phrase was "Henshin a-''[[JustForPun yo-yo!]]''"
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** He also has a wonderful catchphrase to go with it: "''Henshin a Go-Go, Baby!''".

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** He also has a wonderful catchphrase catchphrases to go with it: "''Henshin a Go-Go, Baby!''". Baby!''" and "''Henshin Around!''". His EvilCounterpart gets his own, which is the stinger to this page.


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''[[EvilCounterpart Henshin a-]]'''[[PreAssKickingOneLiner bye-bye!]]'''''
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* Wonder Woman pulls it off in an episode of ''JusticeLeagueUnlimited'' ("To Another Shore", specifically) as a homage to the aforementioned TV series starring Linda Carter.
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* ''PuyoPuyo 7'' has a henshin [[LimitBreak game mechanic]], where the characters turn into their older or younger selves

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* ''PuyoPuyo 7'' has a henshin [[LimitBreak game mechanic]], where the characters turn into their older or younger selves
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* Sister Leica from ''{{Demonbane}}'' can transform into white angel Metatron. Unfortunely, this never made into anime adaption.
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Added Shikai, Bankai, and Resurrection transformations from Bleach.

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** Bleach also plays this perfectly straight with the many, many transformations that characters have to use to unlock new abilities. The most common of these would be the shikai and bankai of all those Shinigami, both of which unlock new forms and abilities of their weapons and in the later case usually a new outfit as well. Besides Shinigami, nos Arrancar have Resurrection, which is essentially the same thing as the Shinigami, only applied to their bodies instead of their weapons, and therefore playing this trope even straighter.

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