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Power Rangers Dino Fury brings another historic first to the Power Rangers franchise!

The Dino Fury series has been nominated for a GLAAD Media award- a celebration of representation & inclusion in media for LGBTQ persons or issues- in the category of Outstanding Kids & Family Programming.

This GLAAD nomination for the character of Izzy Garcia, the first confirmed LGBT+ character in Power Rangers, hopefully represents the beginning of a more open & inclusive Ranger era.

Congratulations to actress Tessa Rao and the entire Dino Fury team!

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It appears the fan-favorite Shogukan Modeling Project is not done with the Hyakuju Sentai Gaoranger series just yet!

A teaser from the recent SMP release of GaoHunter confirms the next release in the line: the mightiest combination, GaoIcarus!

Sadly, no other information about the SMP GaoIcarus release has been confirmed at time of writing. Stay tuned to TokuNation for further details!

under Kamen Rider

Bandai Japan has published a set of images for the first Kamen Rider Revice entries in the SH Figuarts toyline!

*Kamen Rider Revi is perfectly recreated in his Rex Genome form, and includes the Rex VSTamp and the OniBuster 50 weapon. SH Figuarts Kamen Rider Revi is scheduled for release in February 2022 with an initial price of 3850 Yen.

*Kamen Rider Vice features his own Rex Genome form but also includes the Mammoth VSTamp and a separate OniBuster 50 accessory. SH Figuarts Kamen Rider Vice is also scheduled for a February 2022 release priced at 4950 Yen.

under Ultraman

Netflix has published a teaser trailer for the upcoming second season of their Ultraman anime project!

This new seasons features Ultraman son Shinjiro Hayata uniting with five other Ultras: SEVEN, ZOFFY, ACE, JACK & TARO. Together they must defeat a threat of cosmic proportions!

Netflix Ultraman Season 2 will consist of six episodes. The season is expected to begin streaming on April 14 2022!

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Toei has confirmed some more returning cast members for the upcoming Kamen Rider OOO tenth anniversary project!

All four of the iconic Greeed will return in their human forms-

*Yusuke Yamada, playing Uva
*Taito Hashimoto, playing Kazari
*Honoka Yahagi, playing Mezool
*Hiroyuki Matsumoto playing Gamel

In addition, a FIFTH Greeed will join the cast for this film: the character Gouda will be portrayed by actor Satoshi Hino. However, the character design has not been revealed at time of writing.

Kamen Rider OOO: 10th Core Medal Resurrection will officially be released on August 24 2022!

under Super Sentai

A new Super Sentai means new merchandise!

Today we have our first official images for the first quarter of the 46th Super Sentai series, Avataro Sentai DonBrothers! This quarters’ releases will include:

*A Change Hero set of action figures for each of the DonBrothers- Don Momotaro, Saru Brother, Oni Sister, Kiji Brother & Inu Brother– with special weapons. Each Change Hero figure is sold individually for 1650 Yen and a boxset of all five will be available for 8250 Yen.

*The DX DonBlaster! This is the signature weapon & henshin device of the Avataro Sentai. The DonBlaster draws power from the unique Avataro Gears. The DX DonBlasters’ release will include 2 Avataro Gears- Don Momotaro & ZenKaiser. This release will cost 5280 Yen.

*The DX Donbra Buckle acts as a carrying case for the Avataro Gears. This release includes the Gears for Saru Brother, Oni Sister, Kiji Brother & Inu Brother. The DX Donbra Buckle will cost 2970 Yen.

*The DX Zangla Sword– signature weapon of Don Momotaro! This weapon is priced at 4950 Yen.

*The DX Enya Ridon– Don Momotaro’s personal vehicle! First Mecha in the DonBrothers line, the Enya Ridon will cost 4950 Yen.

*And finally, the DX Don ZenkaiOh! This special set is a release of the Enya Ridon bundled with a repack of Zenkaigers’ DX Zenkai Zyuran to complete the double-sided combination. DX Don ZenkaiOh is priced at 8250 Yen.

All this amazing Avataro Sentai DonBrothers will be hitting your preferred tokusatsu dealer in January/February 2022!

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More information about the 46th Super Sentai series has appeared!

This time, we get to see the first MECHA configuration for the new series Avataro Sentai DonBrothers. It appears DonBrothers will be compatible with the current Super Sentai series- Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger. Red Ranger Don Momotaro will make his first appearance in Zenkaiger in January 2022 & according to certain rumors both Zenkaiger & Zenkai Zyuran will appear in DonBrothers as supporting characters.

Don Momotaro will use his personal vehicle- the EnyaRidon to combine with Zyuran & create Don ZenkaiOh!

Avataro Sentai DonBrothers begins March 6 2022. Stay tuned to TokuNation for further details on this new chapter in Super Sentai history!

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An official announcement of the 46th Super Sentai series Avataro Sentai DonBrothers has just been published!

This Sentai series is inspired by the folk tale Momotaro with each of the five DonBrothers taking on an appearance from a character in the legendary story.

DonBrothers’ head writer is none other than tokusatsu legend Toshiki Inoue– this will be his first Super Sentai project in 30 years! Suit actor turned action director Hirofumi Fukuzawa will remain on hand to helm the series.

Fans eager to see new Red Ranger Don Momotaro in action will not have to wait long- the character will make an introductory appearance in the 42nd episode of Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger– currently scheduled to air January 9 2022!

A press conference will be held in early February 2022 fully introducing the DonBrothers team.

Avataro Sentai DonBrothers will begin airing on March 6 2022!

under Super Sentai

Toei has published the first official images of the 46th Super Sentai Series- Avataro Sentai DonBrothers!

DonBrothers is a five-member Sentai team consisting of:

*Red Ranger Don Momotaro
*Blue Ranger Saru Brother
*Yellow Ranger Oni Sister
*Pink Ranger Kiji Brother
*Black Ranger Inu Brother

In deference to traditional suit actors, KijiBrother & InuBrother will apparently be computer-animated Rangers!

The DonBrothers team will channel the success of the Sentai Gears with a new model of equipment known as Avataro Gears. The teams’ signature weapon is the DonBlaster– a double barrelled pistol with Gear features. Don Momotaro carries a unique weapon- the Zanglass Sword that can also use Gears.

Lastly, a quick promotional shot gives us a look at Don Momotaro’s personal vehicle- the EnyaRideon!

Avataro Sentai DonBrothers is expected to begin in 2022. Stay tuned to TokuNation as we keep you up to date on this new chapter in Super Sentai history!

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The team at Boom! Studios has announced a special new Power Rangers crossover comic!

This time, the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers will face off against the King of the Monsters himself- GODZILLA!

A quick teaser description offers some insight into the backstory for this unique event:


“When Rita Repulsa uses an ancient artifact to transport herself to a universe without Power Rangers, she finds herself in a world with aliens, kaiju, and… Godzilla! Hoping to annihilate this new foe, Rita hurls her own terrible creatures into battle. But she never expects that the Rangers have followed her to this alternate reality, pitting the Dinozords themselves head-to-head with the King of the Monsters!”

Written by Collen Bunn with artwork by Freddie E. William II Godzilla VS Mighty Morphin Power Rangers is expected to release in March 2022!