Following the pre-empting of episode 46 of Ressha Sentai ToQger in order to cover the tragic news that occurred last weekend, TV-Asahi’s schedule for Super Sentai has now been pushed back a week. With ToQ #46 airing this weekend (8/22) and the finale episode coming the following week (15/22), this means the originally proposed Shuriken Sentai Ninninger debut has been pushed back to the 22nd February.
While we kindly ask Tokunation.com members to be mindful of the events that led to this delay, we hope you’ll all be joining us on the 22nd for the debut of this brand new Super Sentai series.
Tragically last weekend saw the death of Japanese journalist Kenji Goto at the hands of the IS militant group. And although neither TokuNation staff or it's members are permitted to discuss politics or a situation like this we do have news that relates to it.
When Mr. Goto passed away last weekend news coverage of that event superseded the second half of Super Hero Time meaning Ressha Sentai ToQger 46 did not air as it was intended. With a looming February 15th premiere of Shuriken Sentai Ninninger this means the airing schedule is a bit off at the moment.
Via the official TV-Asahi website we've learned that Episode 46 will indeed air this weekend on Sunday February 8th (Japan time) instead of 47. There's no word yet as to whether this push will have an effect on Ninninger's premiere date or not but we will keep you informed as the situation develops.
EDIT: Ninninger confirmed to now premiere on the 22nd Feb.
I was hoping they would just make it a TQG hour so that scedules can be maintained but guess not.
Delay in Drive/Ninninger can affect toy release, so I doubt they'll let TQG airs in Drive timeslot. This series was way underrated and now it's suffering the delay schedule.
I think it is better/cooler that Ninninger premieres on Ninja Day. I am also glad that we are able to get the full season of ToQGer aired rather than some janky hodge podge of the last two stations.
Easy come easy go, looking forward to the premiere none the less.
... Well worse things have happened on the 22nd.
Me, for instance.
Oh come on!!!!!!! Just release the final episode on BD/DVD.
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