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Happy Ultraman Day Everyone!

In the continuing Ultra push for worldwide audiences, Shout! Factory has obtained the digital distribution rights for the Ultraman franchise!

Ultraman will begin airing on Shout!’s unique channel, TokuSHOUTsu beginning in November 2020. The exact Ultra series has not been confirmed at time of writing.

Per this agreement, Shout! Factory only obtains streaming rights to the Ultra franchise; physical media distribution will still be handled by Mill Creek Entertainment.

Stay tuned to TokuNation for further details on this Ultra event!

under Kamen Rider

On Saturday, July 11th – the US & Canada Premiere of the Kamen Rider Heisei Generations FOREVER movie, officially licensed and subtitled in English, will make its streaming debut via the Nerdist YouTube Channel and Geek & Sundry Twitch Channel.  Immediately prior to that will be a panel via the new Nerdist House 2020 featuring guests from Team Kamen Rider, Shout! Factory/TokuSHOUTsu, TokuNation, Nerdist, and Tokusatsu Network!  During that panel there will be a questions and answers session where your questions are answered on the panel!

Simply use the #AskKamenRider hashtag on Twitter!  See the linked tweet below!  Get those questions in ASAP!

under General Tokusatsu News, Kamen Rider

The people at Shout! Factory have teamed up with the minds at Pluto TV to create an exclusive new streaming channel for tokusatsu projects!

Titled TokoSHOUTsu this new platform will allow a variety of shows to viewers- including the legendary 1971 Kamen Rider series available for the first time in the US!

In addition, TokuSHOUTsu will produce ORIGINAL content- including a weekly series known as Let’s Talk Toku hosted by Squall Charlson that will feature Power Rangers alumni Jason Narvey in a guest spot for some episodes.

TokuSHOUTsu officially launches at 12AM Tuesday March 17 2020 and will be available on Channel 681 via Pluto TV- which can be accessed from a variety of streaming devices including Roku, Amazon Fire & Apple TV.

under Kamen Rider

Surprise!

The 98 episode series run of the original Kamen Rider series (1971-1973) is available to stream, for free, with English subtitles on the streaming service tubitv by Shout! Factory TV.

(Editor’s Note:  Link removed)

It would appear that the rumors may hold some merit that Shout! Factory has acquired some sort of license for Kamen Rider in the United States what with their logo on the graphic.  Obviously, we await more details.  Stay tuned!

(Originally discovered by @mukubird on Twitter)

UPDATE  5pm EST 03/11/2020 – The episodes are no longer available on tubitv.  While the category still exists, the actual episodes are not available to stream.  There was online chatter from some folks last night that this listing was put up early – so stay tuned for potential updates or announcements in the future.

UPDATE 5:05pm EST 03/11/2020 – TubiTV has stated the series will be available on March 17th.

under Power Rangers

SHIFT INTO TURBO!

Our friends at Shout! Factory will finally be releasing the much requested Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie for the first time on Blu-Ray, here’s the official synopsis for the movie straight from Shout! Factory’s website:

“A high-spirited fantasy adventure …” – The Hollywood Reporter

It’s the Power Rangers to the rescue as they race to save the planet Earth from certain destruction at the hands of a ruthless band of evil space aliens. The evil space alien Divatox plans to unleash the dark forces of Maligore, a powerful, fiery creature imprisoned inside a volcano on the magical island of Muiranthias. She can reach the island only by traveling through the dangerous Nemesis Triangle, and for that, she needs the special powers of the magician Lerigot. But Lerigot flees to Earth, to see the only people who can stand against Divatox and her evil plan — the Power Rangers. Along with the new Blue Ranger, their turbo-powered Zords, and the unexpected help of original Power Rangers Kimberly and Jason, the Power Rangers set out on their most thrilling and dangerous adventure yet!

Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie first released in theaters March 28th, 1997 with the first initial DVD release of the film coming out September 2nd, 2003. The Blu-Ray will be released July 30th 2019 to those that live in Canada and the United States, retailing for 19.99. You can pre-order the Blu-Ray directly from Shout’s website by following the link here

under Super Sentai

The team at MMPR Toys has once again brought fourth a shocking reveal for future Super Sentai DVD releases!

It appears the next Super Sentai project to be released from SHOUT! factory will be 1990’s Chikyu Sentai Fiveman! This marks the SECOND Super Sentai team that predates American adaptations, and hopefully it will not be the last!

Unfortunately, no price or release date has been confirmed at time of writing. Stay tuned to TokuNation for all Super Sentai Shout! Factory reveals!

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The wait is finally over, Power Rangers fans. Shout! Factory has put up a listing for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers The Movie on Blu-Ray with a release date of June 4th 2019. You can check out the listing by clicking here.

Originally, a Blu-Ray copy of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers The Movie was available exclusively in the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Steelbook Complete Series 25th Anniversary set, released last year. At the time, Shout! Factory had stated no plans to release the movie separately. Luckily for us – plans change.

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers The Movie Blu-Ray releases June 4th, 2019 in US and Canada for $15.99.

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NINPUU, SHINOBI CHANGE!

Our friends at Shout! Factory’s confirmed the next Super Sentai series that will be released in North America. Following Hyakujuu Sentai GaoRanger, it will be of course Ninpuu Sentai Hurricanger. The official pre-order page on Shout’s website confirms that the DVD set will be released March 26th 2019 to North America and Canada retailing for 59.97 USD.

Ninpuu Sentai Hurricanger first aired in 2002 in it, a trio of ninja pupil become the legendary Hurricanger to fight off the Jakanja. Footage from the show was used as the basis for Power Rangers Ninja Storm and the series was later followed by Hurricanger 10 Years After to commemorate the show’s 10th anniversary. 

 

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“Summon, spirit of the Earth!”

Shout! Factory announced two more Super Sentai DVD sets coming up for release back in May, and finally the later of the two sets has had it’s cover art revealed. The series which celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Super Sentai franchise is on the horizon, Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger!

Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger: The Complete Series is scheduled for a December 18th release date according to Shout!’s website. You can pre-order the set directly through them HERE. Pre-orders through online retailer Amazon should also be going live in the coming weeks. As always, Shout!’s cover art is looking very sharp indeed. What do you think of it? Sound off in the thread below!

under Super Sentai

After a brief teaser last month, Shout! Factory has officially announced their next Super Sentai complete series release as none other than Chojin Sentai Jetman!

This is the first Super Sentai series to be released by Shout! Factory that predates the Power Rangers franchise- and if successful could lead to similar early Sentai releases.

All 51 episodes of Chojin Sentai Jetman will be released on September 25 2018! The price is a very modest $47.97 USD.