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under Kamen Rider

TV-Ashai has updated with an official listing for the 18th Heisei Rider, Kamen Rider Ex-Aid!

Now at last we have some details about the minds behind this new series-

*The head writer for Ex-Aid is Yuuya Takahashi, a veteran of several anime projects including Lupin III, and Tiger & Bunny
*The main producer will be Motoi Sasaki whose resume includes Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters and Kamen Rider Gaim.
*And the director for Ex-Aid is Shojiro Nakazawa, who has directed multiple episodes of Super Sentai from Timeranger through ToQGer.

Furthermore, the background information promises to “go all-out” with Kamen Rider Ex-Aid’s videogame theme- supposedly including health bars and proper sound effects.

Kamen Rider Ex-Aid is scheduled to premiere on October 2, 2016! Be sure to join in our Ongoing Ex-Aid Discussion Thread to share your thoughts & fears about this upcoming series!

under Ultraman

In a very awesome nod to the 50th anniversary of Ultraman, Shout! Factory and Shout! Factory TV will be doing a live-stream of Ultraman starting at 12pm PST on Sunday, July 31st. You can watch the live-stream yourself directly at www.ShoutFactoryTV.com.

The live-stream will be hosted by the man, the myth, and the legend himself – August Ragone! Check out the full list of hand-selected episodes that will be live-streaming tomorrow:

~12:00 p.m. –Ultraman 101 – an opening segment with host August Ragone
~12:15 p.m. – Episode 01: Ultra Operation No. 1
~12:45 p.m. – Episode 03: Science Patrol, Move Out!
~1:10 p.m. – Episode 07: The Blue Stone of Villarge
~1:40 p.m. – Episode 15: Terror of the Cosmic Rays
~2:10 p.m. – Episode 16: Science Patrol into Space
~2:40 p.m. – Episode 17: Passport to Infinity
~3:10 p.m. – Episode 25: Cyphon, the Mysterious Comet
~3:40 p.m. – Episode 27: Monster Majesty
~4:00 p.m. – Episode 28: Human Specimens 5 and 6
~4:30 p.m. – Episode 33: The Forbidden Words
~5:00 p.m. – Episode 36: Arashi, Don’t Shoot!
~5:30 p.m. – Episode 39: Farewell, Ultraman!
*Times listed are Pacific time, approximate and subject to change.

Check out the promotional video below! We’ll remind you on Twitter of the event as it starts!

under Kamen Rider

“You used me, you brought shame on my sister, you used Krim’s inventions for Evil! But, worse than any of that, you…..
you killed my friend!!“

The rage and conviction of Machs’ loss is embodied in this final last ditch form used to defeat his father, Gold Drive. Though a last minute addition to the series, Kamen Rider Chaser Mach manages to debut in one of the most heartbreaking and powerful scenes in Kamen Rider Drive.

S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Chaser Mach is pretty much like it’s show counterpart. A combination of various parts from the two figures that preceded it, Chaser & Mach. But surprisingly it doesn’t feel tired or boring even if I’ve technicality handled this figure several times before. Chaser Mach seamlessly integrates the components of these two riders into one fantastic form that feels just right. Throw in a cople signature weapons like the Zenrin Shooter & Signal Ax and you’ve one pretty darn solid release. Now if only S.H. Figuarts Gold Drive were out already, this gallery needs a deadbeat dad….

We’ve attached a selection of images to this post but please enjoy 75 images after the jump by clicking “discuss on the TokuNation forums” at the bottom of this post. We’ll be back soon with several more galleries!

 

under Super Sentai

Ahead of it’s November 2016 release, Shout! Factory has revealed the finalized cover art for the Chouriki Sentai Ohranger Complete Series DVD Set! Revealed in post card form at last weeks San Diego Comic Con, this is the first proper official image look we’ve had for this release.

So are you more excited for this DVD release now? What are your thoughts on the cover art this go around? Sound off and let us know in the comments below!

under Godzilla

Bandai’s Godzilla X Evangelion cross promotion line takes a turn for the bizarre with their latest piece: a vinyl figure depicting a strange fusion amalgamation of Eva Unit 1 in his Awakening Form with bits of Godzilla attached to his body.

Eva Unit 1 G Awakening Form commands a hefty cost at 32,400 yen before middleman fees and shipping but stands at a massive 38 cm x 36cm, the vinyl figure will be released in January 2017, released as a Premium Bandai exclusive. 

under Super Sentai

The latest round of magazine scans has provided us a glimpse into the future adventures of Dobutsu Sentai Zyuohger!

A NEW warrior will be joining the Dethgaliens in the Blood Game– a mysterious new figure named Bangley, the Giant Beast Hunter!

In addition, the enigmatic Birdman who stole the last Champion Symbol will return once again, sporting his own army of Cube Animals- specifically, Cube Owl, Cube Zebra, Cube Panther and Cube Platypus!

Definitely some exciting times ahead for the 40th Super Sentai Series!

under General Tokusatsu News

A few years ago, Kickback, Den-O, and Sentai Tamashii/Soulink decided to create a podcast centered around tokusatsu. It was originally called “Talkin Toku at the Nation“, and then shortened at some point for reasons that escape us to “Talkin Toku“. But – life happens, and Kickback and Den-O were blessed with the ability to start their own families, and the time just wasn’t there anymore to consistently release professional podcasts in a timely manner. The final episode was released in February, and all archives went dark in March of this year.

However – you can’t always keep a nerd quiet, and the urge to continue to talk about these things was too great. Thus, a new joint project between Kickback of TokuNation.com and Jmann of CollectionDX.com has resulted in the revival of Talkin Toku. Check out the announcement video below.

The planned launch episode will release the first week of September. Contributors to the show include Kickback, Den-O, Sentai Tamashii/Soulink of TokuNation.com, Jmann of CollectionDX.com, Trekkieb47 and HollywoodZ from the Ranger Command Power Hour podcast, Dan Pearce from Dan’s Toku Rants, The Ranger Talk, baltmatrix, Vangelus, Shukuen Shinobi, and ZeronXepher.

Please check out the official Talkin Toku YouTube channel and subscribe! You don’t want to miss some of the stuff we have planned!

Talkin Toku is now an independent enterprise created by and operated by Kickback and Jmann. Videos shown on this website, or any website, are simply for promotional purposes to help spread the word. To contact Talkin Toku, please visit the official Facebook page or the official @TalkinToku Twitter page. You can also E-mail us at talkintoku (at) gmail (dot) com.

under Power Rangers

Great news for fans of Power Rangers Dino SuperCharge!

After an extended hiatus, the series is FINALLY slated to return with new episodes on Saturday, August 20th 2016!

Based on previous listings, the first new episode of the SuperCharge run should be titled “Besties 4Eva.”

Stay tuned to TokuNation for all Dino SuperCharge details!

under Kamen Rider

Some new images have been posted online, giving fans another detailed look at the 18th Heisei Rider- Kamen Rider Ex-Aid!

This is our first look at the Ex-Aid costume in action, and it seems the design translates well to costume. Ex-Aid is seen fighting Kamen Rider Dark Necrom in a cameo scene for the Kamen Rider Ghost summer movie!

In addition, we have a couple shots of Ex-Aid’s prototype form- a miniature version of himself dubbed Ex-Aid Action Gamer Lvl 1.

Kamen Rider Ex-Aid is scheduled to premiere October 2, 2016! Be sure to join in our Ongoing Ex-Aid Discussion Thread to share your thoughts & fears about this new Rider!

under Power Morphicon, Power Rangers

Right after SDCC 2016 has come to a close, the Official Power Morphicon convention added more guests to the line up, of which some are coming to the show for their first time – including some fan favorites! Check out the list of added guests below.

  • Tracy Lynn Cruz (Power Rangers Turbo, Power Rangers In Space – Yellow Ranger)
  • Sasha Craig (Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue – Yellow Ranger)
  • Anna Hutchison (Power Rangers Jungle Fury – Yellow Ranger)
  • Eka Darville (Power Rangers R.P.M. – Red Ranger)
  • Alan Palmer (Mighty Morphin Alien Rangers – Black Ranger)
  • Jason Bates (Writer/Editor, Power Rangers Samurai, Power Rangers Super Samurai, Power Rangers Megaforce, Power Rangers Super Megaforce, Power Rangers Dino Charge)

Additionally, it was revealed that the cast of Power Rangers Dino Supercharge would be in attendance at the show promoting the final half of Power Rangers Dino Supercharge.  That line up includes:

  • Brennan Mejia (Red Ranger)
  • James Davies (Black Ranger)
  • Yoshi Sudarso (Blue Ranger)
  • Michael Taber (Green Ranger)
  • Camille Hyde (Pink Ranger)
  • Davi Santos (Gold Ranger)
  • Claire Blackwelder (Purple Ranger)

The Official Power Morphicon takes place in just a couple of weeks – August 12th through the 14th! Head to their official website for details on how you can attend the show. TokuNation.com will be in attendance at the show to bring you any and all breaking news. We’ll update with more interactive stuff prior to the show.