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It seems Toei has a SECOND Super Sentai reunion project in the works!

A new movie has been announced celebrating the 20th anniversary of Bakuryu Sentai AbaRanger! Titled Bakuryu Sentai Abaranger 20th: Unforgivable Abare this project will see the Abarangers fight again after 20 years in a world that no longer recognizes their heroic actions. To defeat their newest foe, AbaRed will be given an amazing new power- transforming him into Cho Abare Max!

All five AbaRanger actors are returning for this project:


*Koichiro Nishi/ AbaRed
*Sho Tomita/ AbareBlue
*Aiko Ito/ AbareYellow
*Kaoru Abe/ AbareBlack
*Koutaro Tanaka/ AbareKiller

In addition, series head writer Naruhisa Arakawa is returning to pen the project.

To coincide with this release, Premium Bandai will be releasing a Memorial Edition of the main henshin device: the DinoBrace! The home video release of this special will include a unique Bakuryu Plate based on the new Cho Abare Max form.

Bakuryu Sentai Abaranger 20th: Unforgivable Abare will receive a limited theatrical release in 2023 with a home release scheduled for March 27 2024!

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Toei has announced a new project celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Super Sentai series Ninpuu Sentai Hurricaneger!

Titled Ninpuu Sentai Hurricaneger de Gozaru! Shushuuto 20th Anniversary the story features the Hurricane Sentai traveling back in time to the Edo Period to stop a mysterious new evil.

All five of the Hurricaneger actors will be returning-


*Shun Shioya/ Hurricane Red
*Nao Nagasawa/ Hurricane Blue
*Kohei Yamamoto/ Hurricane Yellow
*Yujiro Shirakawa/ Kabuto Ranger
*Nobuo Kyo/ Kuwaga Ranger

The film will be directed by Katsuya Watanabe who previously directed the Hurricaneger 10 Years After special.

Ninpuu Sentai Hurricanger de Gozaru is scheduled for a limited theatrical release in Summer 2023 with a home media release planned for October 2023.

And just in time for the film, Premium Bandai will be releasing a Memorial Edition of the series’ main henshin device- the Hurricane Gyro! Price and release details for the Memorial Edition Hurricane Gyro are not confirmed at time of writing, so stay tuned to TokuNation for further updates!

under Kamen Rider

Now, it’s time for the Highlight! 

 

The recent wave of Kamen Rider Geats magazine scans reveals some major changes heading to the next round of the Desire Grand Prix, as always these scans might give off potential spoilers so be warned before reading on.

Kicking things off, we have a new type of Buckle called the Fever Slot Raise Buckle, this buckle’s main gimmick is that it’ll randomly add a large type of buckle to the secondary slot, as demonstrated by the FeverBoost and FeverMagnum forms as well as Buffa utilizing the Beats Buckle in conjunction with Zombie.

Kamen Rider Nago receives an upgrade in the form of Nago Beats, and we’re given another look at PunkJack Monster. In addition, two new Riders will be entering the fray: Kamen Rider Keirou and Kamen Rider Letta. Finally, a Jyamto utilizing the Desire Driver, an ID Core, and even a Jyamato buckle was highlighted in these scans.

 

 

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Fans of Kamen Rider Black Sun rejoice – Shadowmoon is coming to US Premium Bandai!

Bandai has announced this evening that the brand new Shadowmoon – based on the upcoming Kamen Rider Black Sun – will have it’s Premium Bandai exclusive figure be made available for US fans at the US Premium Bandai website.

Orders begin November 1st for $80.  The figure will release for US fans in May 2023.  Click here to bookmark the page to get your order in!

This is the first-ever S.H. Figuarts for Kamen Rider offered up by Tamashii Nations for a US Premium Bandai release.  A previous release of a black colored version of Kamen Rider Ichigo on the US Premium Bandai was from the apparel division due to the clothing partnership with mastermind.

under Power Rangers

Two new entries have been confirmed for the Power Rangers Lightning Collection DELUXE subline!

*First up is the Blue Senturion! The police robot from Power Rangers Turbo has a full assortment of accessories & weapons.

*Next is a special new release for the Power Rangers In Space Silver Ranger featuring his unique Silver Cycle vehicle!

Both these Lightning Collection Deluxes will be priced at $33.99. Their releases are currently scheduled for April 2023!

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With the upcoming release of Kamen Rider Black Sun, Bandai’s just unveiled the latest entry into the Complete Selection Modification line with the recent pre-order announcement of the Complete Selection Modification Century King Sun Driver.

The Complete Selection Modification Century King Sun Driver will come loaded with the usual features you’d expect from a CSM Driver such as the ability to play specific BGMs as well as displaying an impressive motorized belt opening gimmick complete with light-up LEDs.

Pre-Orders The Complete Selection Modification Century King Sun Driver will go up on October 28th, 2022 on the P-Bandai website, the piece will ship out sometime in March 2023 with a whopping price tag of 44,000 yen. In the meantime, you can check out a demonstration of this piece in the Youtube link down below:

 

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During today’s Hasbro Pulse premium livestream, a special project was announced to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Power Rangers franchise.

A number of Ranger alumni will be returning to appear in this special presentation, including-

*Johnny Yong Bosch
*Walter Jones
*David Yost
*Steve Cardenas
*Karan Ashley
*Catherine Sutherland

Rounding out the cast is newcomer Charlie Kersh– who will be playing the daughter of Trini, the Mighty Morphin Yellow Ranger.

Stay tuned to TokuNation for further details on this momentous moment in Power Rangers history!

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Another exciting crossover hits the Power Rangers Lightning Collection!

This time the Power Rangers enter the world of the hit Netflix series Cobra Kai– itself a followup to the iconic 1980’s movie The Karate Kid.

The Cobra Kai crossover celebration consists of 3 figures-

*Daniel-San LaRusso as the White Crane Ranger
*Samantha LaRusso as the Pink Mantis Ranger
*A SkelePutty wearing the seal of the Cobra Kai dojo.

All 3 figures will be exclusive to Target stores, with a limited quantity also available on Hasbro Pulse.

Power Rangers X Cobra Kai is tentatively scheduled for release in April 2023!

under Kamen Rider

Another Kamen Rider series will be receiving a Blu-Ray release!

Discotek Media has officially licensed the 1987 series Kamen Rider Black– the entire series will be included in this release with English subtitles and remastered HD visuals.

No price has been announced at time of writing but the Kamen Rider Black Blu-Ray release should hit stores in 2023!

under Super Sentai

Premium Bandai has put together a special offer for fans of the 35th Super Sentai series Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger!

The Gokai Saber & Gokai Gun Memorial Edition is a special new release featuring the signature weapons of the Gokaiger team. These releases are resized to better match the in-show appearance of the weaponry. Both Sword & Gun contain an assortment of sound & light effects.

Rounding out this Memorial Edition set is a collection of metallic Gokaiger Ranger Keys– compatible with these weapons and previous Mobirates release.

The Memorial Edition Gokai Saber & Gokai Gun are scheduled for release in May 2023 priced at 29700 Yen. A separate release featuring only the Gokai Saber (and a Gokai Blue Ranger Key) will also be available for 24200 Yen.