A brand-new upgrade has been revealed for Kamen Rider Zi-O!
By using a unique new RideWatch, the 3 Time Riders- Kamen Rider Zi-O, Kamen Rider Geiz & Kamen Rider Woz channel their power into a single form: Kamen Rider Zi-O Trinity!
The full powers of Trinity and the circumstances behind this strange new form have not yet been revealed at time of writing. Stay tuned to TokuNation for all Kamen Rider reveals!
The list of returning Kamen Rider actors for Kamen Rider Zi-O continues to grow!
Tokusatsu veteran Takamasa Suga is the latest performer to return. Suga is best known for playing the character Shinji Kido in 2002’s Kamen Rider Ryuki!
Takamasa Suga will take on the role of Another Rider in his guest appearance- specifically Another Ryuga, a reference to Kamen Rider Ryuki’s distinctive dark counterpart.
Be sure to join in our Ongoing Kamen Rider Zi-O Discussion Thread to share your thoughts about this Rider return!
The most recent post on Bandai’s S.H. Figuarts blog cycles through the official images of the upcoming Ride Striker release for Kamen Rider Zi-O. The post details the accessories it comes with as well as it’s compatibility with both Zi-O and Geiz. However, at the end of the post is an odd teaser.
“次回、ジオウ＆ゲイツに強大な敵が立ちふさがる….!?”
“Next time, a mighty enemey will stop Zi-O & Geiz….!?”
The image attached is of the yet to be released Zi-O and Geiz Figuarts posed as though they’ve just lost a fight, while Decade stands tall in the background, back facing them. This image is very likely teasing something a lot of people have been hoping for since news of Decade’s return in Zi-O was made known. Given his turned back, this could very well indicate a potential reissue of the Shinkocchou Seihou Decade S.H. Figuart, though with the new magenta Neo Decadriver instead.
While there’s nothing more concrete to go on than that, the popular consensus is that we could be seeing the Destroyer of Worlds return to destroy our wallets once more. Time will tell if this is anything more than just a tease, and if it is, we’ll be sure to let you know!
RIDER TIME!
Another figure was recently added to the Kamen Rider Zi-O line up of S.H.Figuarts figures. That figure is, of course, the trusty motorcycle for our time traveling duos: The S.H.Figuarts Ride Striker!
S.H.Figuarts Ride Striker will be released in June as 6480 yen as a P-Bandai online item. The bike does include the Zikan Zax and Zikan Grade weapons for Figuarts Geiz and Zi-O respectively, so now buying the Ride Striker seems to be the only way to acquire weapons for them.
In case you were among those that missed out on the S.H.Figuarts version of these characters, we may have an alternative for you with FigureRise Standard Kamen Rider Zi-O And Kamen Rider Geiz having just been revealed. Rejoice! For the heir of all Riders is here in model kit form.
Both Riders will include alternate hand assortments along with their personal sidearms: Geiz with his Zikan Zax and Zi-O Zikan Grade, with the gun and bow modes being included for both weapons though it is unknown if the weapons themselves will be able to transform or not.
FigureRise Standard Kamen Rider Zi-O and Kamen Rider Geiz are expected to come out March 2019. No pricing was announced at the time of this writing, though if last year’s Kamen Rider Build kit was anything to by, we can expect a price point in the 3,240 yen range.
It’s RiderTime once again for SH Figuarts!
Premium Bandai has put up an official page for the next Kamen Rider Zi-O entry in the SH Figuarts figure series. The figure in question is Kamen Rider Geiz in his unique GenmArmor configuration!
Powered by the legendary God Dan Kuroto, Geiz unlocks untold new abilities.
This Premium SH Figuart is currently scheduled for release in June 2019! The price is a very modest 5940 Yen before shipping and fees.
On the next phase of his journey across time & space, Kamen Rider Zi-O will visit the world of fan-favorite fruit dancer Kamen Rider Gaim!
A pair of returning Rider actors have been announced for this illustrious occasion:
*Gaku Sano will once again reprise his role as the titular Kamen Rider Gaim! He appears to offer guidance to the wandering Sougo.
*Not to be outdone, Yutaka Kobayashi will be returning as Kaito Kumon- better known as Kamen Rider Baron! Kaito will offer his expertise to a still-skeptical Geiz.
This adventurous meeting of Riders is currently scheduled to air November 18 2018! Be sure to join in our Ongoing Kamen Rider Zi-O Discussion Thread to share your thoughts & fears about this epic crossover!
The next issue of Figure Oh has just been teased with a censored cover. With the cover feature being the next S.H. Figuarts reveal for the Heisei Riders Rising Project.
While we’ve been let down many times before, the timing, secrecy, the unseen 20th Rider Kicks ride watch stage that was teased, the massive build up of anticipation, and frankly what is clearly the moon on the background of this cover, would imply that this could very well be the long awaited Kamen Rider Kiva.
There has been no confirmation of this figure’s identity yet, and this is purely speculation based. Your guess will be as good as ours, but our money is on Kiva. Confirmation one way or the other will be made officially on 10/24, when this cover is finally revealed in full.
Let us know what you think it might be, in the thread linked below. Just click “Discuss in the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post.
New images from the latest Kamen Rider Zi-O merchandise catalog have been posted online, revealing several details about the further adventures of this anniversary series!
*Kamen Rider Zi-O upgrades to a new form- Kamen Rider Zi-O II! This new configuration splits Zi-O’s suit-literally doubling the watch decals on the chest and helmet.
*Not to be outdone, Kamen Rider Geiz uses a new hourglass-based RideWatch to become Kamen Rider Geiz Revive! The Revive form has multiple configurations- closed armor for defensive combat and open armor for heavy attacks.
But the biggest reveal in this new catalog is the THIRD Kamen Rider joining the adventure! This is our first look at Kamen Rider Woz! The green Rider from Year 2068 uses a new device known as the BeyonDriver along with his unique brand of RideWatchs- the MiraiWatch!
While Zi-O & Geiz channel the powers of past Kamen Riders, Kamen Rider Woz is able to channel the powers of FUTURE Kamen Riders! Three brand-new Riders are shown in Woz’s arsenal- Kamen Rider Shinobi, Kamen Rider Quiz & Kamen Rider Kikai. Using the MiraiWatches from each, Kamen Rider Woz can activate his Futuring Forms.
Definitely some exciting times ahead for Kamen Rider! Stay tuned to TokuNation as we keep you up to date on all Zi-O reveals.
Bandai Tamashii has revealed the next entries in the fan-favorite SH Figuarts series!
The newest Kamen Rider heroes- Kamen Rider Zi-O & Kamen Rider Geiz will be joining the lineup of Rider Figuarts, and both have been recreated in exquisite detail.
A short video preview has been posted online showing off the new Heroes of Time-
Figuarts Kamen Rider Zi-O will be released in February 2019 for the modest price of 3000 Yen. Meanwhile, Figuarts Kamen Rider Geiz is scheduled for release in March 2019 and priced at 5400 Yen.
Stay tuned to TokuNation as we keep you up to date on all SH Figuarts reveals!