The arguments above consist of reiteration I also disagree that there are significant differences between anime and animation certainly the latter covers a far wider stylistic range and anime could be described as a subset derived from the development of particular forms of mass production which are also found in animation from other countries whether the USA Korea or anywhere else making significant amounts for the mass market this definition would exclude Miyazaki who indeed excludes himself unlike his western fans Likewise men in monster suits and miniature work are hardly unique to a particular national tradition Yes the Ultraman tradition represents as much of a speciality as Marvel DC superheroes and certainly deserves a specific article but this is not the same as Tokusatu Ergo Tokusatu is not a genre should not be so quick to assume what people do and don t know about my original comment may have been sharp but was in response to an I will not be questioned tone and I certainly know enough to contribute to this article However I strongly disagree with the classification and crufty tone and thus won t Usage on the Japanese wikipedia does not have any bearing The large number of separate articles on Japan related topics that could well be included under the more general headings is definitely a fan driven form of exceptionalism