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** ''Ride/GodzillaVsEvangelionTheReal4D'' (2019), a simulator ride that crosses over ''Shin Godzilla'' and ''Rebuild of Evangelion'', before the official establishment of the ''Shin'' series.

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** ''Ride/GodzillaVsEvangelionTheReal4D'' (2019), a temporary simulator ride at Ride/UniversalStudios Japan that crosses crossed over ''Shin Godzilla'' and ''Rebuild of Evangelion'', before the official establishment of the ''Shin'' series.



** Film/ShinGodzilla deals with a monster that was a product of misuse of radioactivity, but it is more blatant in how he looks; He is theorized by Goro Maki to be some sort of descendant of prehistoric marine reptiles of old that fed on submerged radioactive waste cannisters. Which is a spin on the fact that Godzilla wasn't really a dinosaur in the original, but a marine beast mutated by nuclear tests. The actual movie shows Godzilla in a [[{{BodyHorror}} physically disturbing light.]] With a mutilated body resembling various types of burns, in an almost zombie like demeanor. Godzilla is so full of radioactivity, he practically bleeds hot venom (as shown in one of the deleted scenes) and his very body is a nuclear reactor. Godzilla is also somewhat unable to emote facially unlike his previous counterparts, as his face is basically a burned mess with teeth jutting out of his mouth. His iconic anger is also reframed in a more horrifying light, as he [[spoiler: evolves his atomic breath alongside spinal lasers after being successfully hit with a Massive Ordnance Penetrator.]] More comparable to a deadly temper tantrum done out of pain than a epic display of righteous fury like in Heisei and Showa era Godzillas.
** Film/ShinUltraman shows how an alien superhero may actually be like: Thanks to Ultraman's nature, he's seen with aprehension at best and distrust and fear at worst. His abilities are rightfully considered so great he could potentially destroy the human race and he is seen as basically a deity. Ultraman himself is a stoic, understated figure that seems socially awkward and overall odd to people. Perhaps as a way to highlight his alien nature and the fact that his species is unable to truly form facial expressions. [[{{Reconstruction}} Nevertheless, despite his puzzlement at the nature of humanity, he studies them to the point he grows to care for their safety, despite the hurdles they throw at him. ]] [[spoiler: To the point he is willing to give his life for all of mankind, including the life of the man he accidentally killed, even beforehand, wanting to become human to fully experience how it is to be like them firsthand.]]
** Film/ShinKamenRider2023 On the other hand, shows what would a real person would feel if given great power made by an evil underground organization. Unlike the [[{{Series/KamenRider}} previous]] [[{{Film/KamenRiderTheFirst}} two iterations]] of the titular character, Takeshi Hongo is hesitant to do violence and is overall forced to take the mantle of Kamen Rider. This trauma compounded by the fact that he basically was given this power without his consent. When he enters combat, His new body basically drives him to commit lethal force, whatever wants it or not. This also makes him a more socially awkward/distant character, compared to his more easygoing main counterpart. He still fights for what is right and is willing to stop Shocker from creating more misery to the world.

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** Film/ShinGodzilla ''Film/ShinGodzilla'' deals with a monster that was a product of misuse of radioactivity, but it is more blatant in how he looks; He is theorized by Goro Maki to be some sort of descendant of prehistoric marine reptiles of old that fed on submerged radioactive waste cannisters. Which is a spin on the fact that Godzilla wasn't really a dinosaur in the original, but a marine beast mutated by nuclear tests. The actual movie shows Godzilla in a [[{{BodyHorror}} physically disturbing light.]] With a mutilated body resembling various types of burns, in an almost zombie like demeanor. Godzilla is so full of radioactivity, he practically bleeds hot venom (as shown in one of the deleted scenes) and his very body is a nuclear reactor. Godzilla is also somewhat unable to emote facially unlike his previous counterparts, as his face is basically a burned mess with teeth jutting out of his mouth. His iconic anger is also reframed in a more horrifying light, as he [[spoiler: evolves his atomic breath alongside spinal lasers after being successfully hit with a Massive Ordnance Penetrator.]] More comparable to a deadly temper tantrum done out of pain than a epic display of righteous fury like in Heisei and Showa era Godzillas.
** Film/ShinUltraman ''Film/ShinUltraman'' shows how an alien superhero may actually be like: Thanks to Ultraman's nature, he's seen with aprehension at best and distrust and fear at worst. His abilities are rightfully considered so great he could potentially destroy the human race and he is seen as basically a deity. Ultraman himself is a stoic, understated figure that seems socially awkward and overall odd to people. Perhaps as a way to highlight his alien nature and the fact that his species is unable to truly form facial expressions. [[{{Reconstruction}} Nevertheless, despite his puzzlement at the nature of humanity, he studies them to the point he grows to care for their safety, despite the hurdles they throw at him. ]] [[spoiler: To the point he is willing to give his life for all of mankind, including the life of the man he accidentally killed, even beforehand, wanting to become human to fully experience how it is to be like them firsthand.]]
** Film/ShinKamenRider2023 On ''Film/ShinKamenRider2023'', on the other hand, shows what would a real person would feel if given great power made by an evil underground organization. Unlike the [[{{Series/KamenRider}} previous]] [[{{Film/KamenRiderTheFirst}} two iterations]] of the titular character, Takeshi Hongo is hesitant to do violence and is overall forced to take the mantle of Kamen Rider. This trauma compounded by the fact that he basically was given this power without his consent. When he enters combat, His new body basically drives him to commit lethal force, whatever wants it or not. This also makes him a more socially awkward/distant character, compared to his more easygoing main counterpart. He still fights for what is right and is willing to stop Shocker from creating more misery to the world.



* {{Retraux}}: The movies regularly alternate between some of the best special effects modern Japanese cinema can muster, and deliberate attempts to emulate low-budget filming from the mid-20th century. Ultraman still flies in the stiffest way possible, Kamen Rider still features those awkward JumpCut-into-flip shots that were endemic in the original series, and so on.

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* {{Retraux}}: The movies regularly alternate between some of the best special effects modern Japanese cinema can muster, and deliberate attempts to emulate low-budget filming from the mid-20th century. Ultraman still flies in the stiffest way possible, Kamen Rider possible even as a SerkisFolk character, ''Kamen Rider'' still features those awkward JumpCut-into-flip shots that were endemic in the original series, and so on.



** ''Film/ShinGodzilla'' returns the ''Franchise/{{Godzilla}}'' franchise from its later status quo of rock-'em-sock-'em ''{{kaiju}}'' brawls (like in the concurrently-released Film/MonsterVerse films) to [[Film/Godzilla1954 its beginnings]] as a somber, tragic film about an {{allegory}} for an event with a massive bodycount that was RippedFromTheHeadlines (in ''Shin''[='=]s case, the 2011 Tohoku Earthquake). Similarly to the original, Godzilla is introduced with the mysterious disappearance of a ship's crew, comes ashore and causes destruction on the mainland twice, and [[spoiler: is ultimately defeated by a scientific breakthrough.]]
** Though the ''Franchise/UltraSeries'' is a SeriesFranchise with each production featuring their own Ultra hero in a new tale ever since the third series ''Series/{{Ultraseven}}'' in 1967, ''Film/ShinUltraman'' is a modern adaptation of the original 1966 ''Series/{{Ultraman}}'' series starring an AlternateUniverse incarnation of the character known in the franchise as just "Ultraman" rather than a distinct new Ultra hero. The plot of the movie is episodic, loosely adapting five [[Recap/UltramanEp3SciencePatrolMovesOut episodes]] [[Recap/UltramanEp9OperationLightningStoneFire of]] [[Recap/UltramanEp18BrotherFromAnotherWorld the]] [[Recap/UltramanEp33TheForbiddenWords original]] [[Recap/UltramanEp39FarewellUltraman series]] while also developing its own unique storyline. It also uses Tohl Narita’s original design for the character, lacking a Color Timer on the chest.
** ''Film/ShinKamenRider2023'' follows the trend by also adapting the plot of several different episodes of the original series, albeit even more broadly than ''Ultraman'' above. Unlike any of the others, however, this movie follows re-imagined versions of the classic cast instead of new characters in similar situations- a major rarity in Franchise/KamenRider media which generally prefers to focus on a new group of TrueCompanions every time. It also returns the franchise to its much darker, more violent origins, discarding the more colorful {{Toku}}/{{Sentai}} trappings it gained in later years- Kamen Rider himself sports the darker colors he had for the first half of the original series, since abandoned in the mainline franchise.

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** ''Film/ShinGodzilla'' returns the ''Franchise/{{Godzilla}}'' franchise from its later status quo of rock-'em-sock-'em ''{{kaiju}}'' brawls (like in the concurrently-released Film/MonsterVerse films) to [[Film/Godzilla1954 its beginnings]] as a somber, tragic and political film with only one ''kaiju'' about an {{allegory}} for an event with a massive bodycount that was RippedFromTheHeadlines (in ''Shin''[='=]s case, the 2011 Tohoku Earthquake). Similarly to the original, Godzilla is introduced with the mysterious disappearance of a ship's crew, comes ashore and causes destruction on the mainland twice, and [[spoiler: is ultimately defeated by a scientific breakthrough.]]
breakthrough]].
** Though the ''Franchise/UltraSeries'' is a SeriesFranchise with each production featuring their own Ultra hero in a new tale ever since the third series ''Series/{{Ultraseven}}'' in 1967, ''Film/ShinUltraman'' is a modern adaptation of the original 1966 ''Series/{{Ultraman}}'' series starring an AlternateUniverse incarnation of the character known in the franchise as just "Ultraman" rather than a distinct new Ultra hero. The plot of the movie is episodic, loosely adapting five [[Recap/UltramanEp3SciencePatrolMovesOut episodes]] [[Recap/UltramanEp9OperationLightningStoneFire of]] [[Recap/UltramanEp18BrotherFromAnotherWorld the]] [[Recap/UltramanEp33TheForbiddenWords original]] [[Recap/UltramanEp39FarewellUltraman series]] while also developing its own unique storyline. It By filming the aliens and monsters as SerkisFolk instead of PeopleInRubberSuits, the film also uses Tohl Narita’s original design for the character, character with none of the compromises made for a rubber suit, lacking a the Color Timer on the chest.
chest, the eye holes and the dorsal fin.
** ''Film/ShinKamenRider2023'' follows the trend by also adapting the plot of several different episodes of the original series, albeit even more broadly than ''Ultraman'' above. ''Shin Ultraman''. Unlike any of the others, however, this movie follows re-imagined versions of the classic cast instead of new characters in similar situations- situations - a major rarity in Franchise/KamenRider ''Franchise/KamenRider'' media which generally prefers to focus on features a new group of TrueCompanions cast every time. It also returns production as early as 1973's ''Series/KamenRiderV3''. The bleak ambiance of the franchise film harkens back to its much the darker, more violent origins, discarding original manga. It also eschews the more colorful {{Toku}}/{{Sentai}} MerchandiseDriven trappings it the franchise gained during its Heisei and Reiwa eras (like in later years- the concurrently-broadcast ''Series/KamenRiderGeats'') - Kamen Rider himself sports the darker colors he had for the first half of the original series, since abandoned in the mainline franchise.franchise; the TransformationTrinket has no voiceovers and functions on its own with no GottaCatchThemAll collectibles; no MultiformBalance, no SuperMode, the Riders fight using only fisticuffs with nary a toyetic weapon in sight, and an extremely conservative number of Riders for a modern production.
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* {{Retraux}}: The movies regularly alternate between some of the best special effects modern Japanese cinema can muster, and deliberate attempts to emulate low-budget filming from the mid-20th century. Ultraman still flies in the stiffest way possible, Kamen Rider still features those awkward JumpCut-into-flip shots that were endemic in the original series, and so on.
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** Film/ShinKamenRider2023 On the other hand, shows what would a real person would feel if given great power made by an evil underground organization. Unlike the [[{{Series/KamenRider}} previous]] [[{{Film/KamenRiderTheFirst}} two iterations]] of the titular character, Hongo Takeshi is hesitant to do violence and is overall forced to take the mantle of Kamen Rider. This trauma compounded by the fact that he basically was given this power without his consent. When he enters combat, His new body basically drives him to commit lethal force, whatever wants it or not. This also makes him a more socially awkward/distant character, compared to his more easygoing main counterpart. He still fights for what is right and is willing to stop Shocker from creating more misery to the world.

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** Film/ShinKamenRider2023 On the other hand, shows what would a real person would feel if given great power made by an evil underground organization. Unlike the [[{{Series/KamenRider}} previous]] [[{{Film/KamenRiderTheFirst}} two iterations]] of the titular character, Hongo Takeshi Hongo is hesitant to do violence and is overall forced to take the mantle of Kamen Rider. This trauma compounded by the fact that he basically was given this power without his consent. When he enters combat, His new body basically drives him to commit lethal force, whatever wants it or not. This also makes him a more socially awkward/distant character, compared to his more easygoing main counterpart. He still fights for what is right and is willing to stop Shocker from creating more misery to the world.
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* RevisitingTheRoots: A major theme in the series. Both current live-action entries directly lift ideas and sometimes whole story beats from their inspirations while adapting them into a modern context. To whit:

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* RevisitingTheRoots: A major theme in the series. Both All the current live-action entries directly lift ideas and sometimes whole story beats from their inspirations while adapting them into a modern context. To whit:
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* ThematicSeries: There’s no official continuity between the series, but their nature as {{Toku}} and {{Kaiju}} {{Deconstructor Fleet}}s that [[RevisitingTheRoots revisit the roots]] links the series together. However, ''Shin Ultraman'' has some implications that the connections will be more than just thematic, with some dialogue and visuals hinting at a shared universe of sorts. [[spoiler:Specifically, several actors from ''Film/ShinGodzilla'' appear in unnamed but functionally identical roles, and mentions are made in dialogue of a 'frozen monster' being moved to Antartica.]]

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* ThematicSeries: There’s no official continuity between the series, but their nature as {{Toku}} and {{Kaiju}} {{Deconstructor Fleet}}s that [[RevisitingTheRoots revisit the roots]] links the series together. However, ''Shin Ultraman'' has and ''Shin Kamen Rider'' have some implications that the connections will could be more than just thematic, with some dialogue and visuals hinting at a shared universe of sorts. [[spoiler:Specifically, several actors from ''Film/ShinGodzilla'' appear in unnamed but functionally identical roles, roles in ''Ultraman,'' and mentions in ''Rider'' they return, joined by some familiar faces from ''Ultraman.'' Mentions are also made in dialogue of a 'frozen monster' being moved to Antartica.Antartica after attacking Tokyo, and SHOCKER's plan for uplifting humanity via merging their consciousnesses together in an alternate dimension sounds an ''awful lot'' like a prototype of SEELE's Instrumentality.]]
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* Film/ShinKamenRider follows the trend by also adapting the plot of several different episodes of the original series, albeit even more broadly than ''Ultraman'' above. Unlike any of the others, however, this movie follows re-imagined versions of the classic cast instead of new characters in similar situations- a major rarity in Franchise/KamenRider media which generally prefers to focus on a new group of TrueCompanions every time. It also returns the franchise to its much darker, more violent roots as opposed to the more traditional {{Toku}} trappings it gained in later years- Kamen Rider himself sports the darker colors he had for the first half of the original series, since abandoned in the mainline franchise.

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* Film/ShinKamenRider ** ''Film/ShinKamenRider2023'' follows the trend by also adapting the plot of several different episodes of the original series, albeit even more broadly than ''Ultraman'' above. Unlike any of the others, however, this movie follows re-imagined versions of the classic cast instead of new characters in similar situations- a major rarity in Franchise/KamenRider media which generally prefers to focus on a new group of TrueCompanions every time. It also returns the franchise to its much darker, more violent roots as opposed to origins, discarding the more traditional {{Toku}} colorful {{Toku}}/{{Sentai}} trappings it gained in later years- Kamen Rider himself sports the darker colors he had for the first half of the original series, since abandoned in the mainline franchise.
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* Film/ShinKamenRider follows the trend by also adapting the plot of several different episodes of the original series, albeit even more broadly than ''Ultraman'' above. Unlike any of the others, however, this movie follows re-imagined versions of the classic cast instead of new characters in similar situations- a major rarity in Franchise/KamenRider media which generally prefers to focus on a new group of TrueCompanions every time. It also returns the franchise to its much darker, more violent roots as opposed to the more traditional {{Toku}} trappings it gained in later years- Kamen Rider himself sports the darker colors he had for the first half of the original series, since abandoned in the mainline franchise.
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** ''There is no true peace in this world: Shin Kamen Rider SHOCKER SIDE'', a {{prequel}} manga set in the world of ''Shin Kamen Rider''.

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** ''There is no true peace ''Nulla in this world: mundo pax sincera: Shin Kamen Rider SHOCKER SIDE'', a {{prequel}} manga set in the world of ''Shin Kamen Rider''.
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** ''There is no true peace in this world: Shin Kamen Rider SHOCKER SIDE'', a {{prequel}} manga set in the world of ''Shin Kamen Rider''.
** ''SD Shin Kamen Rider Rumble'', a {{Chibi}}-style side-scrolling BeatEmUp game based on the film.
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** Film/ShinGodzilla deals with a monster that was a product of misuse of radioactivity, but it is more blatant in how he looks; He is theorized by Goro Maki to be some sort of descendant of prehistoric marine reptiles of old that fed on submerged radioactive waste cannisters. Which is a spin on the fact that Godzilla wasn't really a dinosaur in the original, but a marine beast mutated by nuclear tests. The actual movie shows Godzilla in a [[{{BodyHorror}} physically disturbing light.]] With a mutilated body resembling various types of burns, in an almost zombie like demeanor. Godzilla is so full of radioactivity, he practically bleeds hot venom (as shown in one of the deleted scenes) and his very body is a nuclear reactor. Godzilla is also somewhat unable to emote facially unlike his previous counterparts, as his face is basically a burned mess with teeth jutting out of his mouth. His iconic anger is also reframed in a more horrifying light, as he [[spoiler: Evolves his atomic breath alongside spinal lasers after being successfully hit with a Massive Ordnance Penetrator.]] More comparable to a deadly temper tantrum done out of pain than a epic display of righteous fury like in Heisei and Showa era Godzillas.
** Film/ShinUltraman shows how an alien superhero may actually be like: Thanks to Ultraman's nature, he's seen with aprehension at best and distrust and fear at worst. His abilities are rightfully considered so great he could potentially destroy the human race and he is seen as basically a deity. Ultraman himself is a stoic figure that seems socially awkward and overall odd to people. [[{{Reconstruction}} Nevertheless, despite his puzzlement at the nature of humanity, he studies them to the point he grows to care for their safety, despite the hurdles they throw at him. ]] [[spoiler: To the point he is willing to give his life for all of mankind, including the life of the man he accidentally killed, even beforehand, wanting to become human to fully experience how it is to be like them firsthand.]]

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** Film/ShinGodzilla deals with a monster that was a product of misuse of radioactivity, but it is more blatant in how he looks; He is theorized by Goro Maki to be some sort of descendant of prehistoric marine reptiles of old that fed on submerged radioactive waste cannisters. Which is a spin on the fact that Godzilla wasn't really a dinosaur in the original, but a marine beast mutated by nuclear tests. The actual movie shows Godzilla in a [[{{BodyHorror}} physically disturbing light.]] With a mutilated body resembling various types of burns, in an almost zombie like demeanor. Godzilla is so full of radioactivity, he practically bleeds hot venom (as shown in one of the deleted scenes) and his very body is a nuclear reactor. Godzilla is also somewhat unable to emote facially unlike his previous counterparts, as his face is basically a burned mess with teeth jutting out of his mouth. His iconic anger is also reframed in a more horrifying light, as he [[spoiler: Evolves evolves his atomic breath alongside spinal lasers after being successfully hit with a Massive Ordnance Penetrator.]] More comparable to a deadly temper tantrum done out of pain than a epic display of righteous fury like in Heisei and Showa era Godzillas.
** Film/ShinUltraman shows how an alien superhero may actually be like: Thanks to Ultraman's nature, he's seen with aprehension at best and distrust and fear at worst. His abilities are rightfully considered so great he could potentially destroy the human race and he is seen as basically a deity. Ultraman himself is a stoic stoic, understated figure that seems socially awkward and overall odd to people.people. Perhaps as a way to highlight his alien nature and the fact that his species is unable to truly form facial expressions. [[{{Reconstruction}} Nevertheless, despite his puzzlement at the nature of humanity, he studies them to the point he grows to care for their safety, despite the hurdles they throw at him. ]] [[spoiler: To the point he is willing to give his life for all of mankind, including the life of the man he accidentally killed, even beforehand, wanting to become human to fully experience how it is to be like them firsthand.]]
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** Film/ShinGodzilla deals with a monster that was a product of misuse of radioactivity, but it is more blatant in how he looks; He is theorized by Goro Maki to be some sort of descendant of prehistoric marine reptiles of old that fed on submerged radioactive waste cannisters. Which is a spin on the fact that Godzilla wasn't really a dinosaur in the original, but a marine beast mutated by nuclear tests. The actual movie shows Godzilla in a [[{{BodyHorror}} physically disturbing light.]] With a mutilated body resembling various types of burns, in an almost zombie like demeanor. Godzilla is so full of radioactivity, he practically bleeds hot venom (as shown in one of the deleted scenes) and his very body is a nuclear reactor. Godzilla is also somewhat unable to emote facially unlike his previous counterparts, as his face is basically a burned mess with teeth jutting out of his mouth.

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** Film/ShinGodzilla deals with a monster that was a product of misuse of radioactivity, but it is more blatant in how he looks; He is theorized by Goro Maki to be some sort of descendant of prehistoric marine reptiles of old that fed on submerged radioactive waste cannisters. Which is a spin on the fact that Godzilla wasn't really a dinosaur in the original, but a marine beast mutated by nuclear tests. The actual movie shows Godzilla in a [[{{BodyHorror}} physically disturbing light.]] With a mutilated body resembling various types of burns, in an almost zombie like demeanor. Godzilla is so full of radioactivity, he practically bleeds hot venom (as shown in one of the deleted scenes) and his very body is a nuclear reactor. Godzilla is also somewhat unable to emote facially unlike his previous counterparts, as his face is basically a burned mess with teeth jutting out of his mouth. His iconic anger is also reframed in a more horrifying light, as he [[spoiler: Evolves his atomic breath alongside spinal lasers after being successfully hit with a Massive Ordnance Penetrator.]] More comparable to a deadly temper tantrum done out of pain than a epic display of righteous fury like in Heisei and Showa era Godzillas.
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** Film/ShinKamenRider2023 On the other hand, shows what would a real person would feel if given great power made by an evil underground organization. Unlike the [[{{Series/KamenRider}} previous]] [[{{Film/KamenRiderTheFirst}} two iterations]] of the titular character, Hongo Takeshi is hesitant to do violence and is overall forced to take the mantle of Kamen Rider. This trauma compounded by the fact that he basically was given this power without his consent and when he enters combat. His new body basically drives him to commit lethal force, whatever wants it or not. This also makes him a more socially awkward/distant character, compared to his more easygoing main counterpart. He still fights for what is right and is willing to stop Shocker from creating more misery to the world.

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** Film/ShinKamenRider2023 On the other hand, shows what would a real person would feel if given great power made by an evil underground organization. Unlike the [[{{Series/KamenRider}} previous]] [[{{Film/KamenRiderTheFirst}} two iterations]] of the titular character, Hongo Takeshi is hesitant to do violence and is overall forced to take the mantle of Kamen Rider. This trauma compounded by the fact that he basically was given this power without his consent and when consent. When he enters combat. combat, His new body basically drives him to commit lethal force, whatever wants it or not. This also makes him a more socially awkward/distant character, compared to his more easygoing main counterpart. He still fights for what is right and is willing to stop Shocker from creating more misery to the world.
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** Film/ShinUltraman shows how an alien superhero may actually be like: Thanks to Ultraman's nature, he's seen with aprehension at best and distrust and fear at worst. His abilities are rightfully considered so great he could potentially destroy the human race and he is seen as basically a deity. Ultraman himself is a stoic figure that seems socially awkward and distant towards mankind.[[{{Reconstruction}} Nevertheless, despite his puzzlement at the nature of humanity, he studies them to the point he grows to care for their safety, despite the hurdles they throw at him. ]] [[spoiler: To the point he is willing to give his life for all of mankind, including the life of the man he accidentally killed, even beforehand, wanting to become human to fully experience how it is to be like them firsthand.]]
** Film/ShinKamenRider On the other hand, shows what would a real person would feel if given great power made by an evil underground organization. Unlike the [[{{/Series/KamenRider previous}}]] [[{{/Film/KamenRiderTheFirst}} versions]] of the titular character, Hongo Takeshi is hesitant to do violence and is overall forced to take the mantle of Kamen Rider. This trauma compounded by the fact that he basically was given this power without his consent.

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** Film/ShinUltraman shows how an alien superhero may actually be like: Thanks to Ultraman's nature, he's seen with aprehension at best and distrust and fear at worst. His abilities are rightfully considered so great he could potentially destroy the human race and he is seen as basically a deity. Ultraman himself is a stoic figure that seems socially awkward and distant towards mankind.overall odd to people. [[{{Reconstruction}} Nevertheless, despite his puzzlement at the nature of humanity, he studies them to the point he grows to care for their safety, despite the hurdles they throw at him. ]] [[spoiler: To the point he is willing to give his life for all of mankind, including the life of the man he accidentally killed, even beforehand, wanting to become human to fully experience how it is to be like them firsthand.]]
** Film/ShinKamenRider Film/ShinKamenRider2023 On the other hand, shows what would a real person would feel if given great power made by an evil underground organization. Unlike the [[{{/Series/KamenRider previous}}]] [[{{/Film/KamenRiderTheFirst}} versions]] [[{{Series/KamenRider}} previous]] [[{{Film/KamenRiderTheFirst}} two iterations]] of the titular character, Hongo Takeshi is hesitant to do violence and is overall forced to take the mantle of Kamen Rider. This trauma compounded by the fact that he basically was given this power without his consent.consent and when he enters combat. His new body basically drives him to commit lethal force, whatever wants it or not. This also makes him a more socially awkward/distant character, compared to his more easygoing main counterpart. He still fights for what is right and is willing to stop Shocker from creating more misery to the world.
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* EraSpecificPersonality: This thematic series explores facets of the main live action Toku heroes in ways that seem more grounded to what kind of characters they are. Creating more plausible interpretations of what kinds of people they would be if they were real:
** Film/ShinGodzilla deals with a monster that was a product of misuse of radioactivity, but it is more blatant in how he looks; He is theorized by Goro Maki to be some sort of descendant of prehistoric marine reptiles of old that fed on submerged radioactive waste cannisters. Which is a spin on the fact that Godzilla wasn't really a dinosaur in the original, but a marine beast mutated by nuclear tests. The actual movie shows Godzilla in a [[{{BodyHorror}} physically disturbing light.]] With a mutilated body resembling various types of burns, in an almost zombie like demeanor. Godzilla is so full of radioactivity, he practically bleeds hot venom (as shown in one of the deleted scenes) and his very body is a nuclear reactor. Godzilla is also somewhat unable to emote facially unlike his previous counterparts, as his face is basically a burned mess with teeth jutting out of his mouth.
** Film/ShinUltraman shows how an alien superhero may actually be like: Thanks to Ultraman's nature, he's seen with aprehension at best and distrust and fear at worst. His abilities are rightfully considered so great he could potentially destroy the human race and he is seen as basically a deity. Ultraman himself is a stoic figure that seems socially awkward and distant towards mankind.[[{{Reconstruction}} Nevertheless, despite his puzzlement at the nature of humanity, he studies them to the point he grows to care for their safety, despite the hurdles they throw at him. ]] [[spoiler: To the point he is willing to give his life for all of mankind, including the life of the man he accidentally killed, even beforehand, wanting to become human to fully experience how it is to be like them firsthand.]]
** Film/ShinKamenRider On the other hand, shows what would a real person would feel if given great power made by an evil underground organization. Unlike the [[{{/Series/KamenRider previous}}]] [[{{/Film/KamenRiderTheFirst}} versions]] of the titular character, Hongo Takeshi is hesitant to do violence and is overall forced to take the mantle of Kamen Rider. This trauma compounded by the fact that he basically was given this power without his consent.
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Apparently there weren't actually hints to Shin Kamen Rider and Shin Ultraman being connected via the "man spider reports"


* ThematicSeries: There’s no official continuity between the series, but their nature as {{Toku}} and {{Kaiju}} {{Deconstructor Fleet}}s that [[RevisitingTheRoots revisit the roots]] links the series together. However, ''Shin Ultraman'' strongly implies that the connections will be more than just thematic, with some dialogue and visuals hinting at a shared universe of sorts. [[spoiler:Specifically, several actors from ''Film/ShinGodzilla'' appear in unnamed but functionally identical roles, and mentions are made in dialogue of a 'frozen monster' being moved to Antartica, as well as a few [[BlinkAndYoullMissIt Blink-And-You'll-Miss-It reports]] of a [[Film/ShinKamenRider2023 spider mutant]] running amok.]]

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* ThematicSeries: There’s no official continuity between the series, but their nature as {{Toku}} and {{Kaiju}} {{Deconstructor Fleet}}s that [[RevisitingTheRoots revisit the roots]] links the series together. However, ''Shin Ultraman'' strongly implies has some implications that the connections will be more than just thematic, with some dialogue and visuals hinting at a shared universe of sorts. [[spoiler:Specifically, several actors from ''Film/ShinGodzilla'' appear in unnamed but functionally identical roles, and mentions are made in dialogue of a 'frozen monster' being moved to Antartica, as well as a few [[BlinkAndYoullMissIt Blink-And-You'll-Miss-It reports]] of a [[Film/ShinKamenRider2023 spider mutant]] running amok.Antartica.]]
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** ''Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone.'' (2007)
** ''Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance. '' (2009)
** ''Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo.'' (2012)
** ''Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time'' (2021)

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** ''Evangelion: ''Evangelion 1.0 0: You Are (Not) Alone.'' (2007)
** ''Evangelion: ''Evangelion 2.0 0: You Can (Not) Advance. '' (2009)
** ''Evangelion: ''Evangelion 3.0 0: You Can (Not) Redo.'' (2012)
** ''Evangelion: ''Evangelion 3.0+1.0 0: Thrice Upon a Time'' (2021)



** ''Ride/GodzillaVsEvangelionTheReal4D'' (2019), a simulator ride that crosses over ''Shin Godzilla'' and ''Rebuild of Evangelion''.

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** ''Ride/GodzillaVsEvangelionTheReal4D'' (2019), a simulator ride that crosses over ''Shin Godzilla'' and ''Rebuild of Evangelion''.Evangelion'', before the official establishment of the ''Shin'' series.
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* ''Anime/RebuildOfEvangelion'' [[note]]Known as ''Evangelion '''New''' Theatrical Edition'' in Japan; also advertised as '''''Shin''' Evangelion'' as of ''3.0+1.0''[[/note]] (2007-2021), a four part theatrical re-imagining of Anno’s 1997 anime ''Anime/NeonGenesisEvangelion''.

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* ''Anime/RebuildOfEvangelion'' [[note]]Known as ''Evangelion '''New''' Theatrical Edition'' in Japan; also advertised as '''''Shin''' Evangelion'' as of ''3.0+1.0''[[/note]] (2007-2021), a four part theatrical re-imagining of Anno’s 1997 1995-1996 anime ''Anime/NeonGenesisEvangelion''.

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* ''Anime/RebuildOfEvangelion'' [[note]]Known as ''Evangelion '''New''' Theatrical Edition'' in Japan; also advertised as '''''Shin''' Evangelion'' as of ''3.0+1.0''[[/note]] (2007-2021), a four part theatrical re-imagining of Anno’s 1997 anime ''Anime/NeonGenesisEvangelion''
* ''Film/ShinGodzilla'' (2016), a re-imagining of the original ''[[Film/Godzilla1954 Godzilla]]'' film from 1954
** ''Ride/GodzillaVsEvangelionTheReal4D'' (2019)
* ''Film/ShinUltraman'' (2022), a re-imagining of the original ''Series/{{Ultraman}}'' TV series from 1966
* ''[[Film/ShinKamenRider2023 Shin Kamen Rider]]'' (2023), a re-imagining of the original ''Series/KamenRider'' TV series from 1971-73

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* ''Anime/RebuildOfEvangelion'' [[note]]Known as ''Evangelion '''New''' Theatrical Edition'' in Japan; also advertised as '''''Shin''' Evangelion'' as of ''3.0+1.0''[[/note]] (2007-2021), a four part theatrical re-imagining of Anno’s 1997 anime ''Anime/NeonGenesisEvangelion''
''Anime/NeonGenesisEvangelion''.
** ''Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone.'' (2007)
** ''Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance. '' (2009)
** ''Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo.'' (2012)
** ''Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time'' (2021)
* ''Film/ShinGodzilla'' (2016), a re-imagining of the original ''[[Film/Godzilla1954 Godzilla]]'' film from 1954
1954.
** ''Ride/GodzillaVsEvangelionTheReal4D'' (2019)
(2019), a simulator ride that crosses over ''Shin Godzilla'' and ''Rebuild of Evangelion''.
* ''Film/ShinUltraman'' (2022), a re-imagining of the original ''Series/{{Ultraman}}'' TV series from 1966
1966.
* ''[[Film/ShinKamenRider2023 Shin Kamen Rider]]'' (2023), a re-imagining of the original ''Series/KamenRider'' TV series from 1971-731971-73.
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* ''Anime/RebuildOfEvangelion'' [[note]]Known as ''Evangelion '''New''' Theatrical Edition'' in Japan; also advertised as '''''Shin''' Evangelion'' as of ''3.0+1.0''[[/note]] (2007-2021), a re-imagining of Anno’s 1997 anime ''Anime/NeonGenesisEvangelion''

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* ''Anime/RebuildOfEvangelion'' [[note]]Known as ''Evangelion '''New''' Theatrical Edition'' in Japan; also advertised as '''''Shin''' Evangelion'' as of ''3.0+1.0''[[/note]] (2007-2021), a four part theatrical re-imagining of Anno’s 1997 anime ''Anime/NeonGenesisEvangelion''
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* ''Anime/RebuildOfEvangelion'' [[note]]Known as ''Evangelion '''New''' Theatrical Edition'' in Japan; also advertised as '''''Shin''' Evangelion'' as of ''3.0+1.0''[[/note]] (2007-2021), a re-imagining of the 1997 anime ''Anime/NeonGenesisEvangelion''

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* ''Anime/RebuildOfEvangelion'' [[note]]Known as ''Evangelion '''New''' Theatrical Edition'' in Japan; also advertised as '''''Shin''' Evangelion'' as of ''3.0+1.0''[[/note]] (2007-2021), a re-imagining of the Anno’s 1997 anime ''Anime/NeonGenesisEvangelion''
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* TheLastOfTheseIsNotLikeTheOthers: ''Neon Genesis Evangelion'' is an anime TV series, while its three fellow ''Shin'' brethren (''Godzilla'', ''Ultraman'' and ''Kamen Rider'') are live-action movies, and its own ''Shin'' incarnation (''Rebuild'') is an anime movie tetraology. Also, ''Shin Kamen Rider'' is the only installment that doesn't focus on {{Kaiju}}; and ''Shin Godzilla''[='=]s eponymous monster isn't an antagonist, not a hero[[note]]except for in the crossover experience ''Ride/GodzillaVsEvangelionTheReal4D'', in which Godzilla surfaces only to fight King Ghidorah, and his fight with Shinji and company was incidental[[/note]].

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* TheLastOfTheseIsNotLikeTheOthers: ''Neon Genesis Evangelion'' is an anime TV series, while its three fellow ''Shin'' brethren (''Godzilla'', ''Ultraman'' and ''Kamen Rider'') are live-action movies, and its own ''Shin'' incarnation (''Rebuild'') is an anime movie tetraology. Also, ''Shin Kamen Rider'' is the only installment that doesn't focus on {{Kaiju}}; and ''Shin Godzilla''[='=]s eponymous monster isn't is an antagonist, not a hero[[note]]except for in the crossover experience ''Ride/GodzillaVsEvangelionTheReal4D'', in which Godzilla surfaces only to fight King Ghidorah, and his fight with Shinji and company was incidental[[/note]].
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* TheLastOfTheseIsNotLikeTheOthers: ''Neon Genesis Evangelion'' is an anime TV series, while its three fellow ''Shin'' brethren (''Godzilla'', ''Ultraman'' and ''Kamen Rider'') are live-action movies, and its own ''Shin'' incarnation (''Rebuild'') is an anime movie tetraology. Also, ''Shin Kamen Rider'' is the only installment that doesn't focus on {{Kaiju}}.

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* TheLastOfTheseIsNotLikeTheOthers: ''Neon Genesis Evangelion'' is an anime TV series, while its three fellow ''Shin'' brethren (''Godzilla'', ''Ultraman'' and ''Kamen Rider'') are live-action movies, and its own ''Shin'' incarnation (''Rebuild'') is an anime movie tetraology. Also, ''Shin Kamen Rider'' is the only installment that doesn't focus on {{Kaiju}}.{{Kaiju}}; and ''Shin Godzilla''[='=]s eponymous monster isn't an antagonist, not a hero[[note]]except for in the crossover experience ''Ride/GodzillaVsEvangelionTheReal4D'', in which Godzilla surfaces only to fight King Ghidorah, and his fight with Shinji and company was incidental[[/note]].



** ''Film/ShinGodzilla'' returns the ''Franchise/{{Godzilla}}'' franchise from its later status quo of rock 'em sock 'em kaiju brawls (like in the concurrently-released Film/MonsterVerse films) to [[Film/Godzilla1954 its beginnings]] as a somber, tragic film about an {{allegory}} for an event with a massive bodycount that was RippedFromTheHeadlines (in ''Shin''‘s case, the 2011 Tohoku Earthquake). Similarly to the original, Godzilla is introduced with the mysterious disappearance of a ship's crew, comes ashore and causes destruction on the mainland twice, and [[spoiler: is ultimately defeated by a scientific breakthrough.]]

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** ''Film/ShinGodzilla'' returns the ''Franchise/{{Godzilla}}'' franchise from its later status quo of rock 'em sock 'em kaiju rock-'em-sock-'em ''{{kaiju}}'' brawls (like in the concurrently-released Film/MonsterVerse films) to [[Film/Godzilla1954 its beginnings]] as a somber, tragic film about an {{allegory}} for an event with a massive bodycount that was RippedFromTheHeadlines (in ''Shin''‘s ''Shin''[='=]s case, the 2011 Tohoku Earthquake). Similarly to the original, Godzilla is introduced with the mysterious disappearance of a ship's crew, comes ashore and causes destruction on the mainland twice, and [[spoiler: is ultimately defeated by a scientific breakthrough.]]
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The ''Shin Japan Heroes Universe'' (as denoted by a [[https://sjhu.jp/ cross-promotional marketing campaign]]) is an series of works helmed by Creator/HideakiAnno. The franchise overall isn't connected by a true SharedUniverse, although that may be subject to change; instead, it is a ThematicSeries connected by the shared {{Deconstruction}} of the {{Kaiju}} and {{Toku}} genres while also RevisitingTheRoots of their respective franchises.

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The ''Shin Japan Heroes Universe'' (as denoted by a [[https://sjhu.jp/ cross-promotional marketing campaign]]) is an a series of works helmed by Creator/HideakiAnno. The franchise overall isn't connected by a true SharedUniverse, although that may be subject to change; instead, it is a ThematicSeries connected by the shared {{Deconstruction}} of the {{Kaiju}} and {{Toku}} genres while also RevisitingTheRoots of their respective franchises.
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** A SuperRobot show/movie tetralogy where [[Anime/NeonGenesisEvangelion the young pilots are mentally scarred because of repeated Kaiju attacks and other mental trauma they go through on a daily basis]].

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* ''Anime/NeonGenesisEvangelion'' [[labelnote: note]] Known as '''''Shin'''seiki Evangelion'' in Japan. Doesn’t contain the word ''シン'' proper in its title and isn't considered part of the Shin Japan Heroes Universe, but still carries the series's theme of {{Kaiju}} {{Deconstruction}}[[/labelnote]] (1997)
** ''The End of Evangelion'' (1997)
** ''Anime/RebuildOfEvangelion'' [[note]]Known as ''Evangelion '''New''' Theatrical Edition'' in Japan; also advertised as '''''Shin''' Evangelion'' as of ''3.0+1.0''[[/note]] (2007-2021)
* ''Film/ShinGodzilla'' (2016)

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* ''Anime/NeonGenesisEvangelion'' [[labelnote: note]] Known as '''''Shin'''seiki Evangelion'' in Japan. Doesn’t contain the word ''シン'' proper in its title and isn't considered part of the Shin Japan Heroes Universe, but still carries the series's theme of {{Kaiju}} {{Deconstruction}}[[/labelnote]] (1997)
** ''The End of Evangelion'' (1997)
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''Anime/RebuildOfEvangelion'' [[note]]Known as ''Evangelion '''New''' Theatrical Edition'' in Japan; also advertised as '''''Shin''' Evangelion'' as of ''3.0+1.0''[[/note]] (2007-2021)
(2007-2021), a re-imagining of the 1997 anime ''Anime/NeonGenesisEvangelion''
* ''Film/ShinGodzilla'' (2016)(2016), a re-imagining of the original ''[[Film/Godzilla1954 Godzilla]]'' film from 1954



* ''Film/ShinUltraman'' (2022)
* ''[[Film/ShinKamenRider2023 Shin Kamen Rider]]'' (2023)

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* ''Film/ShinUltraman'' (2022)
(2022), a re-imagining of the original ''Series/{{Ultraman}}'' TV series from 1966
* ''[[Film/ShinKamenRider2023 Shin Kamen Rider]]'' (2023)(2023), a re-imagining of the original ''Series/KamenRider'' TV series from 1971-73
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The '''Shin Japan Heroes Universe''' (as denoted by a [[https://sjhu.jp/ cross-promotional marketing campaign]]) is an series of works helmed by Creator/HideakiAnno. The franchise overall isn't connected by a true SharedUniverse, although that may be subject to change; instead, it is a ThematicSeries connected by the shared {{Deconstruction}} of the {{Kaiju}} and {{Toku}} genres while also RevisitingTheRoots of their respective franchises.

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The '''Shin ''Shin Japan Heroes Universe''' Universe'' (as denoted by a [[https://sjhu.jp/ cross-promotional marketing campaign]]) is an series of works helmed by Creator/HideakiAnno. The franchise overall isn't connected by a true SharedUniverse, although that may be subject to change; instead, it is a ThematicSeries connected by the shared {{Deconstruction}} of the {{Kaiju}} and {{Toku}} genres while also RevisitingTheRoots of their respective franchises.
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The '''Shin Japan Heroes Universe''' (as denoted by a [[https://sjhu.jp/ cross-promotional marketing campaign]]) is an series of works helmed by Creator/HideakiAnno. The franchise overall isn't connected by a true SharedUniverse, although that may be subject to change; instead, it is a ThematicSeries connected by the shared {{Deconstruction}} of the {{Kaiju}} and {{Toku}} genres while also RevisitingTheRoots of their respective franchises.

Though it's unclear what form this collaboration will take, [[Creator/{{Toho}} all]] [[Creator/ToeiCompany four]] [[Creator/TsuburayaProductions involved]] [[Creator/StudioKhara companies]] have promised more to come.
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!!Installments
[[index]]
* ''Anime/NeonGenesisEvangelion'' [[labelnote: note]] Known as '''''Shin'''seiki Evangelion'' in Japan. Doesn’t contain the word ''シン'' proper in its title and isn't considered part of the Shin Japan Heroes Universe, but still carries the series's theme of {{Kaiju}} {{Deconstruction}}[[/labelnote]] (1997)
** ''The End of Evangelion'' (1997)
** ''Anime/RebuildOfEvangelion'' [[note]]Known as ''Evangelion '''New''' Theatrical Edition'' in Japan; also advertised as '''''Shin''' Evangelion'' as of ''3.0+1.0''[[/note]] (2007-2021)
* ''Film/ShinGodzilla'' (2016)
** ''Ride/GodzillaVsEvangelionTheReal4D'' (2019)
* ''Film/ShinUltraman'' (2022)
* ''[[Film/ShinKamenRider2023 Shin Kamen Rider]]'' (2023)
%%* ''Operation Shin 765'' (''シン 765作戦'')
[[/index]]
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!!''Shin Tropes'':
* {{Deconstruction}}: The ''Shin'' series consists of...
** A SuperRobot show/movie tetralogy where [[Anime/NeonGenesisEvangelion the young pilots are mentally scarred because of repeated Kaiju attacks and other mental trauma they go through on a daily basis]].
** The Japanese Government repeatedly struggling to respond to [[Film/ShinGodzilla a Kaiju attack]] in an attempt to show what would ''really'' happen if Franchise/{{Godzilla}} suddenly showed up out of nowhere and started wrecking havoc in the real life Japan. ''Film/ShinUltraman'' follows up on this theme by showing what is likely to happen when such events have become common-place, but [[DemocracyIsFlawed the government's institutions]] and [[ApatheticCitizens people's attitudes seem to have yet to catch up]].
* EarlyInstallmentWeirdness: ''Anime/NeonGenesisEvangelion'', the first installment in the franchise, is not an official adaptation of any existing piece of fiction, with no preexisting characters in it outside of ReligiousAndMythologicalThemeNaming.
** As of the ''Shin Japan Heroes Universe'', the ''Rebuild of Evangelion'' films (themselves a remake of the original ''Evangelion'' anime) are now considered part of the ThematicSeries, based on the use of the ''Rebuild'' version in promotional and crossover material.
* {{Kaiju}}: All works in this series besides ''Shin Kamen Rider'' are about humongous monsters and how fighting them off would [[SurprisinglyRealisticOutcome actually be like]].
* TheLastOfTheseIsNotLikeTheOthers: ''Neon Genesis Evangelion'' is an anime TV series, while its three fellow ''Shin'' brethren (''Godzilla'', ''Ultraman'' and ''Kamen Rider'') are live-action movies, and its own ''Shin'' incarnation (''Rebuild'') is an anime movie tetraology. Also, ''Shin Kamen Rider'' is the only installment that doesn't focus on {{Kaiju}}.
* RevisitingTheRoots: A major theme in the series. Both current live-action entries directly lift ideas and sometimes whole story beats from their inspirations while adapting them into a modern context. To whit:
** ''Film/ShinGodzilla'' returns the ''Franchise/{{Godzilla}}'' franchise from its later status quo of rock 'em sock 'em kaiju brawls (like in the concurrently-released Film/MonsterVerse films) to [[Film/Godzilla1954 its beginnings]] as a somber, tragic film about an {{allegory}} for an event with a massive bodycount that was RippedFromTheHeadlines (in ''Shin''‘s case, the 2011 Tohoku Earthquake). Similarly to the original, Godzilla is introduced with the mysterious disappearance of a ship's crew, comes ashore and causes destruction on the mainland twice, and [[spoiler: is ultimately defeated by a scientific breakthrough.]]
** Though the ''Franchise/UltraSeries'' is a SeriesFranchise with each production featuring their own Ultra hero in a new tale ever since the third series ''Series/{{Ultraseven}}'' in 1967, ''Film/ShinUltraman'' is a modern adaptation of the original 1966 ''Series/{{Ultraman}}'' series starring an AlternateUniverse incarnation of the character known in the franchise as just "Ultraman" rather than a distinct new Ultra hero. The plot of the movie is episodic, loosely adapting five [[Recap/UltramanEp3SciencePatrolMovesOut episodes]] [[Recap/UltramanEp9OperationLightningStoneFire of]] [[Recap/UltramanEp18BrotherFromAnotherWorld the]] [[Recap/UltramanEp33TheForbiddenWords original]] [[Recap/UltramanEp39FarewellUltraman series]] while also developing its own unique storyline. It also uses Tohl Narita’s original design for the character, lacking a Color Timer on the chest.
* ThematicSeries: There’s no official continuity between the series, but their nature as {{Toku}} and {{Kaiju}} {{Deconstructor Fleet}}s that [[RevisitingTheRoots revisit the roots]] links the series together. However, ''Shin Ultraman'' strongly implies that the connections will be more than just thematic, with some dialogue and visuals hinting at a shared universe of sorts. [[spoiler:Specifically, several actors from ''Film/ShinGodzilla'' appear in unnamed but functionally identical roles, and mentions are made in dialogue of a 'frozen monster' being moved to Antartica, as well as a few [[BlinkAndYoullMissIt Blink-And-You'll-Miss-It reports]] of a [[Film/ShinKamenRider2023 spider mutant]] running amok.]]
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