After several delays we finally have trailers for the upcoming Kamen Rider winter films!
*First up is Kamen Rider Zero-One: RealXTime where Aruto must face off against the powerful new Rider, Kamen Rider Eden.
*Next comes Kamen Rider Saber: The Phoenix Swordsman & The Book Of Ruin which features the Sword of Logos united against a mysterious new foe, Kamen Rider Falchion.
Both films are scheduled for release in theaters on December 18 2020!
Metal Heroes and Ultraman have certainly had a big day at Tamashii Nations 2020. But now it’s time to take a look at the huge number of reveals on display for Kamen Rider! While there’s certainly a mix of new and old at this years event, the new reveals are absolutely spectacular for fans of recent series:
S.H. Figuarts:
Kamen Rider Saber
Kameb Rider Blaze
Kamen Rider Espada
Kamen Rider Caliber
Izu
Kamen Rider Zero-One Rising Hopper
Kamen Rider Zero-One Realizing Hopper
Kamen Rider Zero-One Metal Cluster Hopper
Kamen Rider Zero-One Shining Hopper
Kamen Rider Zero-One Shining Assault Hopper
Kamen Rider Ichigata
Azu
Kamen Rider Ark-Zero
Kamen Rider Ikazuchi
Kamen Rider Naki
Kamen Rider Eden
Kamen Rider Grease Perfect Kingdom
Kamen Rider Prime Rogue
Kamen Rider Build Genius
Kamen Rider Cross-Z Magma
Kamen Rider Zangetsu Kachidoki Arms
Kamen Rider Gridon Lychee Arms
Kamen Rider Bravo King Durian Arms
Shinkocchou Seihou:
Kamen Rider Black
Kamen Rider Kiva
Kamen Rider Kiva Emperor Form
Kamen Rider Dark Kiva
Kamen Rider Ixa
Kamen Rider OOO TaToBa Combo
Kamen Rider OOO LaToraTa Combo
Kamen Rider OOO GataKiriBa Combo
Kamen Rider OOO TaJaDor Combo
Kamen Rider OOO ShaUTa Combo
Kamen Rider OOO SaGoZho Combo
Kamen Rider OOO TaMaShi Combo
Ankh
Toridevendor
Kamen Rider Den-O Sword Form
Kamen Rider Den-O Gun Form
Kamen Rider Den-O Plat Form
Kamen Rider Zeronos Altair Form
Momotaros Imagin
Kamen Rider Decade Complete Form
Kamen Rider Kuuga Rising Ultimate
SIC:
Kamen Rider Fourze Base States
Kamen Rider Fourze Rocket States
Kamen Rider Faiz
Even with a healthy amount of previous releases mixed in, that’s quite the stack of new reveals from the event. There’s a magnificent display of older releases surrounding the entire rider display that essentially adds up to most if not all of the regular Rider releases from the last decade. It’s an impresssive sight to behold and one that we don’t have the time to list out every individual figure for. We’re sure that more will be revealed through out the weekend though so be sure to stick with us for all your updates from Tamashii Nations 2020!
Toei has put up the first teaser trailer for this winters’ Kamen Rider theatrical project- a unique double bill for Kamen Rider Saber and Kamen Rider Zero-One!
Originally, the Kamen Rider Zero-One movie was scheduled for release in Spring 2020 but this release was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Exact plot details for both films remain unconfirmed at time of writing.
Kamen Rider Saber: The Movie & Kamen Rider Zero-One: The Movie will be released on December 18 2020!
The newest Kamen Rider is making the jump to SH Figuarts!
Bandai Japan has put up an early preview of the heroic swordsman, Kamen Rider Saber recreated in superb detail! The SH Figuarts version of Kamen Rider Saber in his signature Brave Dragon form is tentatively scheduled for release in February 2021! The price is a modest 3250 Yen before shipping and fees.
Not to be outdone, Sabers’ fellow swordsman Kamen Rider Blades is also making the jump to Figuart form! SH Figuarts Kamen Rider Blades Lion Senki is scheduled for release in March 2021 and priced at 5500 Yen.
We are drawing closer and closer to the premiere of the newest Kamen Rider series, and now to celebrate we have a look at the henshin device used by Kamen Rider Saber!
Saber will use the Seiken SworDriver to transform, along with his signature WonderRide Book– Brave Dragon! Additional WonderRide Books will unlock new powers and weapons.
The DX Seiken SworDriver is scheduled for full release on September 5 2020. The price is a modest 7678 Yen before shipping & handling.
The press conference for Kamen Rider Saber happened last night (for us in the US and Canada at least) and fans are ready! After seeing the first trailer as well as the cast we then got the first details of the merchandise.
Check out this year’s belt – the DX Seiken SworDriver!
You will insert a Wonder Ride Book – the Kamen Rider Saber accessory for the belt – then pull out the sword to activate transformation and cause the book to open. Check out the commercial below for a demonstration!
The DX Seiken SworDriver will release 09/05/20 in Japan for 7678 yen. No decision has been made yet for a US release – stay tuned.
Last night was the official Toei press conference for the newest Kamen Rider hero, so we now have a plethora of new information on the adventures of Kamen Rider Saber!
The series will be directed by longtime Kamen Rider veteran Takayuki Shibasaki while the main writer this time around is Takuro Fukuda– previously known for Kamen Rider Ghost.
A brief story outline was included in the conference: Kamen Rider Saber features a world based on fairy tales & fantasy adventures colliding with our own, centered over conflict with The Book– a legendary artifact that contains unparalleled powers and secrets. In ancient times, a sinister group known as Megiddo came forth to take The Book for themselves- as a result of the conflict, chapters of The Book were scattered across the world (becoming the WonderRide Books seen in toy listings). A collection of heroes known as the Sword Of Logos unites to fight the evildoers and reclaim The Book. The battles between both groups will throw the world into chaos- with people and places vanishing between worlds.
*Kamen Rider Saber’s true name is Touma Kamiyama (played by new actor Shuichiro Naito), a novelist and owner of the Fantastic Kamiyama Bookstore. An encounter with the Sword Of Fire Rekka grants him the power of Kamen Rider Saber.
This will be another year with multiple Riders- with a total of FIVE in the main cast from the start! According to comments from the writing team at the conference, the total number of Kamen Riders in this series may be over TEN.
*Secondary Rider is the hero Kamen Rider Blades (not “Blaze” as previously translated) also known as Rintaro Shindo (played by Takaya Yamaguchi)- he wields the Sword of Water Nagare and is very dedicated to rules and order.
*Third in the lineup is Kamen Rider Espada! This Rider features white and yellow armor; his signature element is lightning powered by the Sword of Lightning Ikazuchi. Espada’s real name is Kento Fukamiya (portrayed by Ryo Aoki); he and Saber are childhood friends.
*The fourth Rider is Kamen Rider Kenzan! Kenzan is a green Rider who uses the Sword of Wind Hayate for powerful cyclone attacks. Kenzans’ civilian identity is Ren Akamichi (played by Eiji Togashi); he is described as a man with high self-esteem who views Saber as a rival.
*Finally, the fifth Rider is Kamen Rider Caliber! This is the only Rider whose real face & identity remain unrevealed; Caliber is a traitor to the Sword of Logos and now works with Megiddo to gain the power of The Book for himself. Caliber works alongside the Megiddo enforcer Storius– creator of the Alter Book that he plans to use to rewrite history.
The Sword of Logos was founded by Sophia– played by Rina Chinen an ancient mystic who seeks to restore the balance of the worlds. Sophia has an aide named Tetsuo (portrayed by actor Hiroasa Naka who helps maintain the weapons and vehicles for Kamen Riders.
Kamen Rider Saber’s opening theme will be performed by the Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra along with another musical guest who remains unrevealed at time of writing. The series will also feature an ENDING theme, something absent from Kamen Rider since Hibiki.
Kamen Rider Saber officially begins September 6 2020!
Some new high quality images have been released giving us our best look yet at the newest Kamen Rider hero- Kamen Rider Saber!
Kamen Rider Saber draws power from the Seiken SworDriver and the strange artifacts known as WonderRide Books.
There are 3 type of WonderRide Books-
*Divine Creature
*Sacred Animal
*Fairy Tale
Sabers’ signature Book is the Divine Creature Brave Dragon which grants powerful fire attacks.
Kamen Rider Saber has 2 more WonderRide Books in his arsenal:
*Peter Fantasia transforms Saber into Kamen Rider Saber Dragon Peter
*Jack & The Beanstalk unlocks the Kamen Rider Saber Dragon Jackun form.
And Saber will not be fighting alone! A second Rider has been officially confirmed in these early scans- Kamen Rider Blaze! Blaze uses the Sacred Animal Lion Senki WonderRide Book to transform; his forms have a Water element in contrast to Sabers’ fire.
Finally, 3 WonderRide Books based on Sabers’ predecessor Kamen Rider Zero-One are included in the scans! These Books are the Hidden Story Of Hidden, A.I.M.S. Animal File & Metsuboujinrai Monsters.
Kamen Rider Saber officially begins September 6 2020!
After some early teasers and a lot of speculation, we have our first look at the second Kamen Rider of the Reiwa Era– Kamen Rider Saber!
Kamen Rider Saber transforms using the Seiken SworDriver– which is also his primary weapon.
Sabers’ powers come from WonderRide Books which offer new powers or transformations when used in the Driver. Kamen Rider Sabers’ signature Book is Brave Dragon. Two other WonderRides are shown for Saber- Peter Fantasista and Jack & The Beanstalk.
A SECOND Rider is also teased- this character is known as Kamen Rider Blaze! Blaze transforms using the Lion Chronicles WonderRide Book.
Stay tuned to TokuNation as we keep you up to date on this exciting new chapter in Kamen Rider history!
Take this with a grain of salt for now, but we may have the first toy listings for the next Kamen Rider series- Kamen Rider SABER!
The listings offer a treasure trove of potential new information for this upcoming series. Details of note include-
*Multiple Riders once again! The listings indicate a possible total of SEVEN Riders, with the first 3 using one type of henshin device while the next group have a different belt & Driver setup.
*The collector gimmick for this series appears to be Crests– which have different elemental abilities.
*The Riders apparently draw powers using a fusion of animals and elements- the Rider #1 listing (presumably Saber himself) comes with Dragon/Fire crests while the second rider has Lion/Water as a set.
*Strangely, the series also appears to make reference to classic literature and fairy tales- with the toy listings including references to Peter Pan, Aladdin, Three Little Pigs & Journey To The West.
If all these items are true, Kamen Rider Saber could be a very unique series! However, keep in mind at this stage all details are subject to change & remain pending official confirmation.
Stay tuned to TokuNation for all Kamen Rider reveals!