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Let’s Watch Wednesdays returns! Kamen Rider Den-O is speeding down the tracks. But are we approaching a detour?

Kintaros the mighty bear Imagin is here to stay! And as long as he’s here he’ll continue to make the forces of evil cry as Kamen Rider Den-O Axe Form! But how many more stragglers can the Den-Liner pick up? And while we have questions, what about Hana? Her destroyed future? The secret behind her and Ryutaro being Singular Points? But more importantly (f0r now) it’s time for Ryutarou to be a bodyguard, well Kintaros can do most of the work.

Fun Fact #4
Did you know that each of the Den-Liner Imagin that make up Den-O’s arsenal are all based on Japanese myth/folk heroes? Each of them is based on a unique hero of Japanese lore and this week we focus on big red himself. Momotaros is based on the legend of Momotaro. Sent from heaven floating down a river within a giant peach, Momotaro was taken in by a childless couple. Raised by them he grew up to be a great slayer of the various Oni of myth. Even going so far as to befriend several wild animals, and with their help he invaded the dark island Onigashima, defeated the hordes there and return home with enough wealth to live out the rest of his days comfortably with his family. Momotaros shares a basic peach motif with this hero of legend and his look is in fact based on that of a “typical” oni. Next week we take a look at Urataros’ origins in myth!

As always be sure to join in on our weekly discussion thread by clicking “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post. Kamen Rider Den-O is ramping up to something big very soon. You just have to watch to see!

 

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Let’s Watch Wednesdays is back at it again to bring manly tears to you. Kamen Rider Den-O meets a new ally this week!

Urataros has joined the Den-Liner crew! But are his womanizing ways behind him? Obviously, not. Yet again he reels Ryutarou into more trouble. But a relationship will be reforged because of him. And Ryutarou must ask why his sister can’t remember something truly dear to her. Buried deep down are memories that bring tears to Airi’s eyes. And speaking of tears, his strength will make you cry! The 3rd Imagin of the Den-Liner appears. Kintaros! And next week, anew form!

Fun Fact #3

Yet another actor you’ve seen before appears in Kamen Rider Den-O! In Den-O actress Wakana Matsumoto portrayed the lovely and idolized Airi Nogami, older sister to our sometimes heroic main character. She would also later play Manami Kawasaki. A Gate, notorious thief,  and a bit of a gold digger from Kamen Rider Wizard who would cross paths with our titular hero. 

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Kamen Rider Den-O has come around for another pass at Let’s Watch Wednesdays! All aboard for more adventures through time!

A new Imagin is on the horizon. A scheming, plotting, womanizer? First we had a peach, now it’s time for a turtle, Urataros is here! This slanderous “hero” has also made a contract with Ryutarou and with it comes a new form for Den-O, Rod Form! Why not let him reel you in? And Owner is also turning out to be quite the odd man. Where exactly does an eccentric rice eating, time-travelling, train owning man come from? Meanwhile a mysterious man with a watch still walks through time. But that’s a matter for much later, or much sooner. Time travel’s fun isn’t it?

Den-O Fun Fact #2

Kamen Rider Den-O featurers yet another toku alum. Seen in the very first episode is the lovely coffee hostess of the Den-Liner, Naomi. But astute fans may have already recognized this woman. Before Rina Akiyama played Naomi, in fact 6 year before this, she played Shouichi Tsugami’s young friend Mana on Kamen Rider Agito!

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Ore Sanjou!

Let’s Watch Wednesdays has arrived at a new station. No this isn’t ToQger, but there are plenty of trains and heroes involved. This week we begin our journey through time with Kamen Rider Den-O! Will the next station be the past or future?

Meet Ryutarto Nogami, just a lighthearted accident prone guy with a streak of bad luck. But one whose destined to be special after he encounters a mysterious pass to the train of time, Den-Liner. This chance encounter will give birth to Kamen Rider Den-O! The Imagin, invaders from the future, have appeared. Beings which force contracts with those they posses. Their goal? To grant one wish to those they posses, but in return the hosts’ time and past are stolen.

But at least one of these guys is here for another reason. He just doesn’t care. Give him what he wants or not, he’s here for a good fight. Momotaros is here to posses Den-O and give him his true power! The first (or second) of Den-O’s many forms is born, Sword Form! Join Momotaros, Ryutaro, Naomi, Hana, Owner, and all the rest on this crazy trip through time with Kamen Rider Den-O!

And starting with this week, we’ll try to drop fun facts in for our viewings based on the episodes given. Den-O Fun Fact #1, the actor who would later go on to portray Sid/Kamen Rider Sigurd, Kazuki Namioka, in Kamen Rider Gaim made his first appearance in a Kamen Rider series in episode 3 of Den-O!

So grab your pass and come on over to our weekly discussion thread by clicking “Discuss on The TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post. This is going to be one wild ride, with more time travelling twists than you can think of! Kamen Rider Den-O has arrived!

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Magical Climax! It’s time to finally say goodbye to Mahou Sentai Magiranger here at TokuNation’s very own Let’s Watch Wednesdays. Just in time to end it all, the ENTIRE Ozu family will reunite!

Blagel, Wolzard Fire, makes his triumphant return! With the family assembled, and N-Ma revived it’s time for the final showdown. But first Urara and Hikaru will finally unite their hearts and lives, their wedding is the peace before the end. The Magirangers are now truly one family. Can the power of these 8 assembled defeat the evil of the magic devouring N-Ma? Courage is limitless,  and with it magic is infinite!

Let us know you final thoughts on Magiranger in this weeks discussion thread by clicking “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post. It’s been one magical adventure this time around. Magiranger, Checkmate!

And while we’re here, the community has finally chosen our next Let’s Watch Wednesdays segment. You know I’m going to have fun with this one right? Are you ready for time travelling trains, form swapping madness, coffee, Imagin, climaxes, and all the Ore Sanjous you can handle? The one and only Kamen Rider Den-O is here!! Beginning next week we’ll be boarding the Den-Liner for one wild adventure through time , and several movies! Tune in next week to see Ryutaro, Momotaros, Hana, Owner, and the rest of the Den-Liner crew in action!

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Have you been following Mahou Sentai Magiranger as a part of the latest Let’s Watch Wednesdays here at TokuNation? You should, but if you haven’t the show and our viewing of it will end one week from tomorrow! So get in on the discussion while you still can. However it’s also time we picked the series for our next Let’s Watch segment! And this time we want to mix things up.

There won’t be any nominations this time around. After digging through the records of previous LWW nominations threads we’ve come up with an all-star list of the toku shows that YOU the community demanded, but that simply never won the polls. These choices are the 10 most frequently requested series that have yet to have a go on Let’s Watch Wednesdays. But now is your chance to make them happen!

 

  • Kamen Rider Faiz
  • Madan Senki Ryukendo
  • Garo (Season 1)
  • Taiyo Sentai Sun Vulcan
  • Tensou Sentai Goseiger
  • Ultraman Mebius
  • Kamen Rider Den-O
  • Kamen Rider Black
  • Kyoryu Sentai Zyuranger
  • Power Rangers In Space

Make your decision by clicking “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post to be taken to our poll! This poll will remain open for 1 week, until Wednesday May 21st at 11:59 PM. Good luck!

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After some initial teasing during the Toq6 magazine scans, we now have a close look at ToQGer’s special movie form used in “Hesei VS Showa: Featuring Super Sentai!”

The combinations’ official name is “ToQOh Kyoryuzin, Featuring Den-Liner!” This Mecha will be piloted through a joint effort of Kyoryu Red, Den-O Sword Form and the ToQGers!

As of this writing the Go-Buster Ace Ressha also seen in toy scans does not appear to contribute to this movie combination. Perhaps the G0-Busters have once again been left out in the cold. We will find out full details in the “Hesei VS Showa: Featuring Super Sentai” Movie War, premiering March 29!

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And  we’ve got two more awesome Legend Rider Lock Seeds to add to the Kamen Rider Gaim checklist! Youtube user otana7592 has posted up demos of the Kamen Rider Kabuto & Momotaros Lock Seeds. Kabuto’s Lock Seed is a Gaim-style Lock Seed with the phrase “Ten No Michi, My Way!” while Momotaros is a Zangetsu-style Lock Seed, with his catchphrase “Ore, Sanjou!” Check out the demos below!

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In addition to the Zangetsu and Energy Lock Seed announcements. a new batch of Rider Lock Seeds were announced. Blade, Kiva, Kabuto, and Momotaros will be represented in this wave like previous Lock Seeds, these new Rider ones will also feature LEDs.