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We are growing ever closer to the official reveal of the 45th Super Sentai series Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger and a plethora of new information about this new series has just been released online!

Thanks to LinkedToku on social media we have learned the following details-

Zenkaigers’ story begins with a pair of scientists that discovered parallel worlds & could concentrate the powers of these worlds into small devices called Gears. In the process they discovered a world of mechanical lifeforms known as Kikanoids– normally a peaceful people but now their world has been conquered by the Evil Dynasty Tojitendo that seeks to eliminate all other worlds.

The scientists’ son, a young man named Kaito (described as an adventurous friendly man with no sense of personal space) takes up the power of the Gears with another device- the GearTlinger to transform into a new Super Sentai hero- ZenKaiser!

Four of the Kikanoids are able to join Kaito-

*Zyuran– the senior member of the team, who thinks he is calm and relaxed but is in practice a stubborn old man. With the power of the Gears he takes on the combat form ZenkaiZyuran!
*Gaon– a peaceful airhead with a love of cooking, who becomes ZenkaiGaon for fights.
*Vroom– the educated team member with a love for schooling; his battle form is ZenkaiVroom.
*Magine– a shy otaku obsessed with the occult who can transform into ZenkaiMagine when needed.

The Zenkaigers will be aided in their missions by Secchan– a strange talking mechanical bird created by Kaito’s parents.

In addition to changing between humanoid-robo and Zenkaiger forms, the Kikanoids are also able to transform into Mechas! The artwork gives us some ideas of the combinations- a type of SYMMETRICAL DOCKING where one Zenkai Robo forms half the combination.

Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger is currently scheduled for release March 7 2021! Stay tuned to TokuNation as we keep you up to date on this remarkable new chapter in Super Sentai history!

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The official TV-Asahi page for the 45th Super Sentai series Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger has officially gone public offering fans some key details on this upcoming project!

Zenkaiger’s head writer will be Junko Komura whose resume includes Dobutsu Sentai Zyuohger & Kaitou Sentai Lupinranger VS Keisatsu Sentai Patranger. Long-time Sentai veteran Shojiro Nakazawa will serve as the series’ director, while veteran suit actor Hirofumi Fukuzawa will take up the role of action director once again. The series will be produced by Shinichiro Shirakura, previously known for several Kamen Rider shows.

The story of Zenkaiger will feature the hero ZenKaiser and his four robot followers uniting against a foe determined to erase all parallel worlds. The unique Sentai Gear will concentrate the powers of past Sentai to aid in combat and further transformations.

An official cast reveal for Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger is currently scheduled for January 15 2021! The series itself will begin on March 7 2021!

Stay tuned to TokuNation for this new chapter in Super Sentai history!

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After an early teaser, we now have our first proper look at the 45th Super Sentai series- Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger!

This series represents a major change in formula for Super Sentai; instead of a human team the Zenkaigers are four robots led by the apparently-human ZenKaiser.

The other four members of the Sentai are known as:


*ZenkaiGaon
*ZenkaiZyuran
*ZenkaiMagine
*ZenkaiVroom

Each robot is based on an iconic Super Sentai Mecha- GaoKing, Daizyujin, MagiKing & DaiBouken respectively. According to toy listings, the Zenkaigers will use Sentai Gear to channel the powers of previous Sentai.

Sadly, no other details on the Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger have been confirmed at time of writing. Stay tuned to TokuNation for this new chapter in Super Sentai history!

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We finally have our first look at the 45th Super Sentai series, Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger!

The character in question is the leader of the Zenkaiger team- known as ZenKaiser according to toy listings.

The ZenKaiser suit uses a very different design pattern than recent Super Sentai offerings, including armor and a cape.

Will this mean more radical design choices for the rest of the team? Only time will tell!

Stay tuned to TokuNation for further details on this exciting new chapter in Super Sentai history!

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Toei has put up a social media promotion for the next Super Sentai theatrical event!

The new project in question will apparently be a team event featuring Mashin Sentai Kiramager, Kishiryu Sentai RyuSoulger and a NEW Sentai- the 45th series Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger!

A new promo image was released for the film, featuring a silhouette of the Zenkaiger suits. The new designs are not fully revealed at time of writing but based on this early image the suits feature noticeable collars and antennae- perhaps similar to the original Himitsu Sentai GoRanger costumes.

Stay tuned to TokuNation for further details on the next chapter in Super Sentai history!

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We have sadly learned of the passing of Mana Kinjo, the actress best known for the role of Ui Tatsui in Kishiryu Sentai RyuSoulger.

Kinjo had suffered from illness during the production of RyuSoulger, even departing the series for a time. She passed away on December 1 2020 at age 24.

Our thoughts are with Mana Kinjo’s family and friends in this difficult time.

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Toei has officially registered some merchandise trademarks for the 45th Super Sentai series, Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger!

At time of writing, we do not have images of the toys in question but these names may provide some insight into the upcoming series.

*First up is the apparent Mecha for the Zenkaiger, Zenkai-Oh! Based on initial rumors, this will be a five-piece combination.

*Next is an item called the GearTlinger– supposedly a fusion of the characters for Gear and Gatling. This appears to be the Zenkaigers’ signature weapon.

*Finally, there is a listing for Sentai Gear! This seems to be the series’ collectible gimmick; based on previous years it seems very likely Toei will use this line to celebrate the past Super Sentai in this anniversary line.

Stay tuned to TokuNation for further details on this new entry in Super Sentai history!

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BIOMAN!

 

It’s Bioman day here in the world of SHODO Super Sentai, with a double whammy of announcements, and to kick things off we have P-Bandai releasing photos of the villain himself: SHODO Super Bio Hunter Silva from the classic Choudenshi Bioman!

But where is a hunter without his prey? In addition to Silva, a prototype was also shown revealing the Bioman team themselves, but more info on them will be forthcoming as they are still in the early stages of development.

Reservation for Shodo Super Bio Hunter Silva will begin November 10th, 2020, he will retail for 2400 yen and will finally be released in April 2021.

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An unusual new item has popped up for Super Sentai & manga fans!

Publisher Seven Seas Entertainment has acquired the license for the Himitsu Sentai Gorenger manga series!

Originally written and drawn by Super Sentai creator Shotaro Ishinomori, this manga was a special adaptation of the very first Super Sentai series published in 1975.

The full collection of Himitsu Sentai Gorenger- The Classic Manga Collection in hardcover format- release is tentatively scheduled for April 2021 with a price of $24.99 USD.

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At last we have our first look at the next Super Sentai entries in the fan-favorite Super MiniPla buildable series!

This time, 1984’s Choudenshi Bioman gets a chance to shine! Two Bioman releases will be coming to Super MiniPla-

*The main Mecha, BioRobo! Created through the fusion of Bio Jet One and Bio Jet Two. This set will cost 5500 Yen.

*The carrier Mecha, BioDragon! This heavily-armored battleship transports the Bio Jets to battle. This set is priced at 11000 Yen.

Both Super MiniPla Bioman entries are scheduled for release in February 2021!