We reported some time ago that FUNimation had picked up distribution rights to the first GARO anime series, Seal of Flames.
An official English dub of the series (referred to simply as Garo: The Animation) has finally been announced, and will be added to their online streaming services beginning March 15, 2016.
Sadly, no cast details have been provided at time of writing. Stay tuned to TokuNation as we keep you up to date on all Garo news!
Several new GARO projects were announced this past weekend at a special event in Japan!
Of particular note:
*The next Garo TV series will be called Garo: Retsuden! Details are sparse at the moment but this new series will feature characters from throughout the series’ history. Retsuden is scheduled to air in Spring 2016.
*Fan-favorite Makai Knight Zero will return again for a spinoff series, following on the success of 2014’s Black Blood. Actor Ray Fujita is set to reprise his role as the Silver Fanged Knight. Release date is sadly unknown at this time.
*Last but certainly not least, a film based on the anime Seal of Flames is also on the way, with the original cast reprising their roles! The movie, known as Divine Flame has a brief teaser:
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A new trailer for the second series of the Garo anime has come online!
In addition, we have also learned some details about the character roster for this new show-
*The current Golden Knight is Raikou, a young man trained from birth to protect the city of Heiankyo. Raikou will be voiced by Masei Nakayama, best known for his role as Raiga in Garo: Makai No Hana.
*Raikou will be aided by the Makai Priestess Seimei, a woman with tremendous magical abilities. Seimei will be portrayed by legendary voice actress Romi Park (who some fans may recognize as Dayu in Samurai Sentai Shinkenger.
*Raikou is followed by a servant named Kintoki, who is voiced by Akiko Yajima whose resume includes Shin-Chan and The Big O.
*The main villain in this series is Ashiya Doumon– a hateful Makai Priest. Doumon will be played by Tomokazu Seki (the voice of the Mobirates in Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger.)
Garo: The Crimson Moon rises on October 9 2015!
Rounding out tonight’s official image dump, we have a look at the upcoming S.H. Figuarts Garo Lost Shine (Ryuga) Version from 2013’s Garo The One Who Shines In The Darkenss!
It’s been some time since a new Garo S.H. Figuart has been released. With only the original Garo, Taiga, & Zero having been released several years ago, and the continued Web Exclusivity of the the franchises Makai Kado line, many thought the Figuarts subline dead. But thanks to the recent popularity of the franchise Garo Lost Shine (Ryuga) Version will at last be released! A fairly lite release, Ryuga version includes 3 & 1/2 sets of additional hands and the Garo Sword.
S.H. Figuarts Garo (Lost Shine) Ryuga Version will be released as a Tamashii Web inclusive in February 2016 for 5940 yen!
Add another few new reveals to tonight’s round of Figure Oh scans! Up this time is a trio of release!
S.H. Figuarts Garo (Ryuga). The main hero of Garo The One Who Shines in the Darkness, Ryuga will be the first new Garo entry into the S.H. Figuarts line in many years. Seemingly out of the norm from the Makai Kado releases of the last several shows. Ryuga is set for February release as a Tamashii Web Exclusive for 5940 yen.
S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Orga is another long abandoned figure we’ve seen on display at several Tamashii Nations events over the years. But it looks like Bandai has finally decided to dust this one off for release. And much like Ryuga above it will be a Tamashii Web Exclusive in February, 5184 yen.
Last but not least we have the second of Kamen Rider Kuuga’s bikes, the S.H. Figuarts Beat Chaser 2000! Beat Chaser looks to be another solid vehicle release from Bandai though we’re sure this one will be lite on the accessories. The Beat Chaser 2000 is set for release in January and as has been the trend tonight it will be a Tamashii Web Exclusive. Retail is 4968 yen.
After the success of Seal of Flames, fans have been looking forward to more information regarding future entries in the GARO anime universe.
Today, the Garo Project has updated with an official title for the anime’s second season- Guren no Tsuki (meaning The Crimson Moon.)
No release date has been announced at this time, but this season will also feature new character designs by Masakazu Katsura, best known for the anime series Tiger and Bunny.
Stay tuned to TokuNation for all Garo news!
Part 3 of our coverage of the Tamashii Nations Summer Collection event focuses on the S.I.C. (Super Imaginative Chogokin) & Makai Kaido figures on display! Only a handful of new reveals but they are incredible indeed!
S.I.C.
Kamen Rider Poseidon (statue, 2 versions)
Kamen Rider Aqua (statue)
Kamen Rider Rebirth (Statue)
Kamen Rider Birth (Birthday Armored)
Kamen Rider Proto-Birth
Kikaider
Hakaider
Makai Kado
Garo (Kouga)
Garo (Ryuuga)
Zero
Baron
Kiba
Lord
Gai
Zen
Crow
A brief new trailer for the upcoming Garo project Gold Storm is now online! This gives us a closer look at the new characters and several thrilling action sequences.
Gold Storm premieres on March 28 2015!
A special pre-screening event for the latest Makai Knight project, GARO: Gold Storm took place in Japan recently. We now have several new story details about this project and its television spinoff with the same title:
*The plot of Gold Storm (the movie) will involve Ryuga (the current wearer of GARO) and Makai Priest Rian attempting to cleanse the Golden Armor when they are confronted by living weapons- the Madou– who have another way to free the world from monsters. In the process Ryuga will unlock a new stage of power referred to as Garo Sho.
*The Gold Storm television series will focus on Ryuga & Rian’s efforts to seal away a castle known as Radan. Along the way they will meet a new Makai Priest named Gard and another Makai Knight named Akitsuki Daigo whose intentions are unclear. Gold Storm will also introduce a new Horror named Jinga– played by Inoue Masahiro, the actor famous for playing Kamen Rider Decade!
GARO: Gold Storm (the movie) is set to premiere in theaters on March 28 2015. An exact air date for the TV series is not yet announced so stay tuned to TokuNation for further details!
Another item revealed at 2014’s Tamashii Nations event has just gone up for order! Makai Kado Beast Garo (Light Awakening)!
This version of Beast Garo is the gargantuan form that Raiga Saezima attained in the final episode of Garo Makai No Hana. This monstrous figure comes with a couple sets of interchangeable hands, a Tamashii Stage, & of course his gigantic sword with movable blades.