Studio TRIGGER has confirmed the next entry in the Gridman universe!
Following the brief teaser earlier this year we now have further details on the upcoming crossover project between SSSS Gridman & SSSS Dynazenon! Instead of a series the two worlds will collide in a full feature film!
A promo video for the project has also been released:
Gridman X Dynazenon is expected to hit theaters in 2022!
The North American anime/manga distribution group Media Blasters has put forth a few cryptic posts on social media regarding possible Kamen Rider releases.
In particular, Media Blasters is apparently suggesting they will be bringing over the legendary Kamen Rider cinematic ventures:
Proper Western media releases for these films would be a welcome addition and a new sign of the growing worldwide popularity for the Kamen Rider franchise.
Keep in mind, no official release announcement has been made at time of writing- but according to Media Blasters we will see more details in 2022!
Toei has chosen a very unique anniversary celebration for the upcoming Kamen Rider: Beyond Generations movie!
A sequence of the film will take place in 1971 featuring the very first Kamen Rider, Takeshi Hongo. Previously this role had been played by legendary actor Hiroshi Fujioka but at 75 he no longer resembles the original character.
The role instead falls to Maito Fujioka– Hiroshi’s own son!
A recent video interview with Maito Fujioka discusses the importance of the role & confirmed that his father remained on set for filming.
Kamen Rider: Beyond Generations will be released on December 17 2021!
Some exciting news for fans of Kamen Rider and comics!
Publisher StoneBot Comics has obtained the license to translate & release the Kamen Rider Kuuga manga- a retelling of the iconic Kamen Rider series.
But that’s not all! StoneBot Comics has also revealed they will be producing some ORIGINAL content for Kamen Rider Zero-One– starting with a 4-issue mini series and a number of one-shot issues exploring the Zero-One universe.
Both StoneBot Kamen Rider projects are tentatively scheduled for release in 2022. Stay tuned to TokuNation for further details on this new chapter in Kamen Rider adaptation history!
The first apparent glimpse at the 46th Super Sentai series Avataro Sentai DonBrothers has been found online!
This silhouette shows an armored figure similar to Zenkaiser of Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger with an interesting head decoration.
A full reveal of Avataro Sentai DonBrothers is expected by the end of December 2021. Stay tuned to TokuNation for further details on this exciting new chapter in Super Sentai history!
At last we have some official images of the next Shodo SUPER release, based on the 35th Super Sentai series Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger!
The Gokaiger team is recreated in perfect detail, with all six Gokaigers including their signature weapons- the Gokai Galleon Buster and Gokai Silvers’ Gold Mode.
AND, as a surprise bonus this Shodo set will include some NEW weapons for the Gokaigers! First introduced in the recent 10 Gokaiger reunion film, the Gokaigers activate Cross Armor– featuring new leg cannons for Gokai Yellow & Gokai Pink, a giant five-point sword for Gokai Blue, a massive cannon for Gokai Green & heavy armor for Gokai Red. Gokai Red can also use all five new armaments at once for Full Cross Armor configuration.
This Shodo SUPER entry will be released in two parts:
*Set 1 containing the core 5 Gokaigers will come out in July 2022 priced at 8250 Yen
*Set 2 containing GokaiSilver & the Cross Armor is scheduled for August 2022 with a price of 5500 Yen.
Toei has released the first trailer for the upcoming Kamen Rider crossover project, Kamen Rider: Beyond Generations!
The story of this new film begins in the year 2071 when a mysterious figure named Kamen Rider Century sets out on a journey to discover why the Kamen Riders fight. Along the way Kamen Rider Century will encounter the Swordsman of Kamen Rider Saber and the demons of Kamen Rider Revice.
Kamen Rider: Beyond Generations will be released on December 17 2021!
Bandai Japan has released the first prototype images for the upcoming Kamen Rider remake project Kamen Rider Black Sun!
The new Rider design will receive a release in the SH Figuarts line, with this early production image giving us an even better look at the Black Sun suit.
In addition, the Black Sun henshin belt (official name to be determined) will also be included in the Complete Selection Modification series.
Sadly, price & release details for both items have not been confirmed at time of writing. Stay tuned to TokuNation for further updates on this new chapter in Kamen Rider history!
Toei has released the first official image of the upcoming Kamen Rider Black revamp project- titled Kamen Rider Black Sun!
Black Sun is a heavily-stylized take on the original Kamen Rider Black design, this new version still includes the signature Battle Hopper motorcycle.
This new project will be written by Izumi Takahashi and directed by industry veteran Kazuya Shiraishi. Actor Hidetoshi Nishijima will take on the title role, while Tomoya Nakamura will portray the iconic villain ShadowMoon.
Kamen Rider Black Sun is expected to hit theaters in 2022!
With Tamashii Nations 2021 underway we now have a plethora of new Kamen Rider entries in the SH Figuarts toyline!
Leading things off of course is the latest series- Kamen Rider Revice! SH Figuarts Kamen Rider Revi & Kamen Rider Vice are perfect recreations of their on-screen appearance.
From past years, the Kamen Rider Saber Figuarts lineup expands with Kamen Rider Sabela & Kamen Rider Durendal!
Kamen Rider Zero-One has some new entries as well, including Kamen Rider Zero-Two and Kamen Rider Vulcan LoneWolf.
A number of Shinkocchou Seihou items from the Heisei Era are on display, including:
And not to be outdone, the Showa Era of Kamen Rider will also receive several Seihou updates-
The event has only just begun, so stay tuned to TokuNation for further reveals!