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“Cattle don’t have dreams.”

Two years on from Neo’s death, Omega is hunted. Crossing the path of an unusual home for children and a man named Midou, a horrifying new iteration of the Sigma Project has been uncovered. As the hunters become the hunted, the man named Midou proclaims himself Amazon Neo Alpha, the one to surpass Jin Takayama and the original madness of the Amazon Cells.

S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Amazon Neo Alpha is the latest and so far last release from the juggernaut Amazons franchise. A really interesting note to end the line on, Neo Alpha reuses the excellent Neo mold and incorporates new militarized elements to the design. Including a new arm weapon in the form of the Neo Amazon Sweeper, a combination chainsaw & machine gun! Opinions may vary on the Amazons The Last Judgement film, and most will find the Midou/Neo Alpha character to be very hollow, but as far as I’m concerned this figure is another winner from the Armour Zone.

We’ve attached the full 70+ image gallery to this post, but you can also read through our complete review thread by clicking “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post. As you ring in the new year today, we wish you all the best! We’ll see you in 2019 for the announcement of Toku Toy Box winners and the prizes they will receive!

under Kamen Rider, TokuNation, TokuNation Site Updates, TokuNation Spotlights

“Those who betrayed me are far beyond forgiveness!”

The one and only Game Master returns! Deleted previously by Parad, Kuroto Dan’s data was scattered into the Proto Mighty Action X Gashat and seemingly lost. But thanks to Poppy, Kuroto’s data was recovered and the game master was reborn, as a Bugster! Now imbued with all the abilities of a Bugster, and begrudgingly joining up with the team at CR, Kuroto has returned to stop Parad, Masamune, and anyone else who gets in the way of his path to godhood!

S.H. Figuarts Shin Kuroto Dan represents this reprehensible rider after his rebirth as a Bugster in episode 31 of Ex-Aid. Taking on the moniker Shin (new), Kuroto begins to indulge in some of his wilder tendencies. This figure, while imperfect, certainly does a fair job of recreating the insanity of his character at this point as well. Civilian figuarts still aren’t incredibly common, so the expectations can be big surrounding releases such as this. Couple that with the inclusion of the Continue Pipe the character is infamous for, and collectors had high hopes over this release. So how did it turn out in the end?

We’ve attached the full 50+ image gallery to this post, but you can read our in depth review of Shin Kuroto Dan after the jump by clicking “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums”. We’ll be back soon with a brand new gallery from Kamen Rider Amazons: The Last Judgement! And don’t forget that this gallery enters you in for a chance to win one of a number of possible prizes in our annual Toku Toy Box giveaway! See that link for more details.

under Super Sentai

While the next Super Sentai series, Kishiryu Sentai Ryusoulger, doesn’t officially begin airing until March of 2019 that doesn’t mean the toys won’t be heavily promoted leading up to their eventual release. Word on the street is Toei and Bandai Japan are going all-in for this series in hopes of turning what has felt like an inevitable tide of disappointing toy sales and show ratings for Super Sentai over the last few years.

Thanks to YouTube user ショウカイジャー we have our first look at some of the new toy offerings on display in a local shop in Japan. Check out the video below to see these glorious items in person (well, as in person as a video can be).

under Kamen Rider

Bandai Japan has released a few images for upcoming entries in the Kamen Rider Zi-O toyline, expanding the King of Time’s collection of RideWatches even more!

This next of Zi-O’s RideWatch devices wave will focus on Final Form Kamen Riders! New RideWatches feature the strongest forms of the Heisei Era:


*Kamen Rider W CycloneJoker Extreme
*Kamen Rider OOO PuToTyra Combo
*Kamen Rider Fourze Cosmic States
*Kamen Rider Wizard Infinity
*Kamen Rider Drive Type Tridoron
*Kamen Rider Ghost Mugen Damashii
*Kamen Rider Ex-Aid Hyper Muteki

Not to be outdone, a NEW type of RideWatch will also be released! The MirideWatches are the personal devices of Kamen Rider Woz and feature the powers of FUTURE Kamen Riders!

The MirideWatches currently revealed are:


*Kamen Rider Shinobi
*Kamen Rider Quiz
*Kamen Rider Kikai

Definitely some exciting times ahead for Kamen Rider fans! Stay tuned to Tokunation for all Kamen Rider reveals!

under Super Sentai

The 43rd Super Sentai series is drawing closer and closer, and Bandai Japan has released official images for the first wave of Kishiryu Sentai RyuSoulger merchandise!

This new Super Sentai lineup includes:

*The RyuSoul sets- miniature knight figures that transform into dinosaur heads. These items will unlock the RyuSoulgers’ powers and weapons.

*The RyuSoul Buckle, an egg-shaped belt that holds the RyuSouls. Most DX releases will feature a unique RyuSoul- the Buckle comes with the FuuSoul.

*The RyuSoul Ken, the teams’ signature bladed weapon. The DX RyuSoul Ken will include the TsyuoSoul.

*The series’ henshin device, the RyuSoul Changer which offers a unique Red RyuSoul.

*Last but certainly not least, the traditional Super Sentai Vinyl figures return once again featuring the RyuSoulgers in detail.

The first wave of Kishiryu Sentai RyuSoulger merchandise is currently scheduled for release in March 2019! Stay tuned to TokuNation as we keep you up to date on this remarkable new Sentai series!

under Kamen Rider

Toei has announced something VERY unique for Kamen Rider– a stage play!

Returning to the world of Kamen Rider Gaim, this theatrical production will feature Kamen Rider Zangetsu returning to action. Actor Yuki Kubota will reprise his iconic role as Takatora Kureshima yet again.

While the full story details have not yet been released, the play will be written by Nobuhiro Mouri with supervision from Kamen Rider Gaim’s original writer, Gen Urobuchi.

Kamen Rider Zangetsu The Stage: Gaim Gaiden is currently scheduled for release in March 2019! Stay tuned to TokuNation for further details on this fascinating project!

under General Tokusatsu News, Ultraman

Our friends over at Good Smile is finally gearing up to release Nendorid Akane Shinjo. A few days ago, GSC Blog gave us a preview of the figure along with her hefty accessory count which also appears to include a clear display stand too. 

 

Additional photos of this figure have now been released, and with that, we now have a release window for this adorable little figure. Nendoroid Akane Shinjo will run at a suggested MSRB of 4,630 yen.

Goodsmile’s online shop will begin accepting pre-orders on February 13, 2019.

under Super Sentai

2019 will see the debut of the much anticipated Kishiryu Sentai Ryuusouger. While many of us are still anticipating a cast reveal, fans will be disappointed to learn that we won’t have news regarding that this year. This is most likely due to the fact that Kishuryu Sentai Ryuusouger will have a late start on March 17th, 2019 at 9:30 AM, this is confirmed via a newspaper article that was posted earlier today.

We do, however, have new details regarding the show. We do know that the show’s head writer will be Junpei Yamaoko, his previous works include various J-Dramas and this will be his first Tokusatsu project.

Lastly, the show’s tagline will be “Five Swords to serve justice” and while Black And Green’s mecha are called Needlesaurus and Tigersarus respectively.

 

UPDATE:

Toei just launched the official website for 2019 confirming that the official spelling is Kishiryu Sentai Ryusoulger

under Kamen Rider

“Dangerous Zombie!”
“Crocodile in Rogue!”

The Rider Kicks Figures legends line continues from Kamen Rider Zi-O! Next month offerings consist of two well loved riders from the last couple years. Making their debuts in the line are Kamen Rider Rogue and Kamen Rider GenM Level 0-X! 

Both figures join an expanding line up for armored up Zi-O & Geiz figures as well as a number of other legends like Build, Cross-Z, Evol, and more! Both Rogue & GenM Level 0-X will be released on January 26th. Each retails for 2484 yen.  Will you be adding these legends to your collection? Let us know in the thread below!

under Kamen Rider

A few days ago, a slew of scans dropped giving us a glimpse at what Kamen Rider Zi-O had in store for us in the new year. The centerpiece of the scans were the three Kamen Riders of the future: Kamen Rider Woz, Kamen Rider Quiz, and Kamen Rider Shinobi. It came as a bit of surprise to learn that Quiz and Shinobi will not only be getting full-on stunt suits but story arcs of their own including their own Another Rider versions!

In another update, we now know that Kamen Rider Shinobi will be portrayed by Super Sentai alumni Hideya Takada better known in our little circle for having portrayed Kinji Takigawa/StarNinjger from Shuriken Sentai Nininger.

Kamen Rider Shinobi’s human identity will be known as Rentaro Kamikura, though much of his character and backstory remain a mystery. With this recent announcement, it stands to reason that Kamen Rider Quiz will most likely be getting his own civilian form as well though nothing has been announced at the time of this writing. Stay tuned though, and we’ll be sure to keep you updated as more info becomes available.