
Denshi Sentai Denjiman

 is Toei's fourth entry to its Super Sentai metaseries. It was broadcast from February 2, 1980 to January 31, 1981. The title given to this series for international distribution by Toei is "Denjiman, Electric Fighters".
"Denjiman" is the first "Super Sentai" series entirely produced by Toei, since "Gorenger" and "J.A.K.Q." were co-produced with Ishimori Productions and "Battle Fever J" was co-produced with Marvel Comics.
Plot.
3,000 years ago, the Vader Clan, led by Queen Hedrian, devastated the planet Denji. Denji Land, an island from Denji, landed on Earth. In modern times, the computer of Denji Land awoke the Denji Dog IC when it detected the Vader Clan approaching Earth. IC found five young people (who may or may not be descendants of the Denji people) to become the Denjimen in order to defend Earth, the Vader Clan's next target.
Characters.
Denjimen.
The Denjimen are the first Super Sentai team to use a personal transformation device carried on their person (see below). Their costumes are the first to use helmets with translucent materials for visors (although some exterior footage shows their helmets with perforated visors as was the practice with previous Super Sentai series). Prior to battle, the team shouts "Behold, the Denshi Sentai Denjiman!"
The Surnames of the members contain the kanji for their corresponding colors.
Vader Clan.
The are invaders from another dimension with warped (to us) concepts of outer beauty. They intend to pollute and corrupt the Earth and its inhabitants to fit its unusual aesthetic.
Movie.
The movie for "Denshi Sentai Denjiman" (written by Shozo Uehara and directed by Koichi Takemoto) premiered during the Toei Manga Matsuri film festival on July 12, 1980, the same day episode 24 aired. The character of Princess Denji makes her first appearance in this movie and is referenced in two later episodes of the series (26 & 45), placing the events of this movie sometime before Episode 26.
International broadcasts.
Denshi Sentai Denjiman was the first Super Sentai series being broadcast in Thailand. The series was aired on Channel 7 and proved to be very popular amongst viewers which led to more broadcasts of Super Sentai series later in the country.
Denjiman was also broadcast dubbed in Italy, in some regional channels.