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under General Tokusatsu News

TV-Asahi has announced a hiatus of sorts for the Super Hero Time programming block- which currently consists of Mashin Sentai Kiramager and Kamen Rider Zero-One.

This hiatus is due to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak and the extended state of emergency in Japan.

For the next three weeks, alternative episodes will air in place of the usual Super Hero Time lineup-

*Kamen Rider Zero-One will release a two-part Presidents Special recapping the events of the series from Kamen Rider Zero-Ones’ perspective, followed by a Shooting Special shot from Kamen Rider Vulcan’s point of view.

*Mashin Sentai Kiramager will air the Episode ZERO special originally released in theaters, followed by Directors’ Cut revamps of the series’ first two episodes.

An exact return date for Super Sentai & Kamen Rider has not been confirmed at time of writing. Stay tuned to TokuNation for further details on this unique situation!

under Kamen Rider

The latest release in Bandai’s Kamen Rider Zero-One line of S.H.Figuarts figures was just recently revealed on P-Bandai’s website, and as you may have guessed from the title it’s none other then S.H.Figuarts Kamen Rider Thouser.

Reservations for this figure will begin April 15th, 2020 with the final shipping date being sometime in October 2020, retailing for 6,600 yen before middleman/shipping fees wherever applicable. Additional accessories weren’t shown, but we’ll be sure to notify you once pre-orders for this figure begin.

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under General Tokusatsu News, Ultraman

An exciting new season of Studio Trigger’s popular SSSS.Gridman anime series is looming over the horizon. Following the brief teaser that we got last year, a key visual was just released revealing that this season will have a new cast of players involved.

In addition, the anime’s staff was recently announced, and that staff is as follows:

  • Director: Akira Amemiya
    Screenplay: Keiichi Hasegawa
    Character Design: Masaru Sakamoto
    Studio: TRIGGER
    Cast:
    Daiki Hamano
    Junya Enoki
    Shion Wakayama
    Yuuichirou Umehara
    Chika Anzai

Further details involving plot and air date have yet to be disclosed. Stay tuned, and we’ll be sure to update you once more info is released.

under Ultraman

Yet another entry into the Ultra series is coming our way from our friends at Mill Creek Entertainment with the recent announcement of a Neo Ultra Q Blu-Ray.

Neo Ultra Q first aired in Japan on January 12, 2013, as the second season to Ultra Q. Neo Ultra Q is currently slated for release on August 11, 2020, with no further word on pricing but we’ll be sure to update you on that as soon as more info becomes available.

under Power Rangers

Amazon France has put up a new listing which appears to reveal a new direction for the Power Rangers Lightning Collection action figure series!

The listing in question lists the SPD Omega Ranger AND his signature motorcycle, the Uniforce Cycle!

If true, this could be the first expansion of the Lightning Collection to include Ranger vehicles.

Sadly, no images were included with the listing in question & no other details are available at time of writing. Stay tune to TokuNation as we keep you up to date on all Lightning Collection reveals!

under Kamen Rider

Tamashii Nations has revealed the next proper release in the Super Imaginative Colosseum series!

This time, the Orphnoch Hunter Kamen Rider 555 (better known to some fans as Kamen Rider Faiz) will receive a heavily-stylistic revamp!

Early concept art demonstrates the new Faiz figure will include a brand-new take on the signature Faiz Gear– a briefcase which transforms into an assortment of weapons.

Sadly, no price or release details have been confirmed at time of writing. Stay tuned to TokuNation for further updates!

under Ultraman

The popularity of the ULTRAMAN manga series and anime adaptation continues as Good Smile Company announce a figure of the titular Ultraman suit for the Nendoroid line! This fully-articulated super-deformed figure features highly detailed metallic paintwork, and will include an unmasked Shinjiro Hayata head, replacement chest part and effect parts for his Specium Ray, Specium Blade and Ultra Blade attacks.

The Nendoroid Ultraman Suit will be released in December 2020 for the price of 6500 yen. Preorders are now open!