Ginga Tensei!
Announced at SDCC with coverage via Powerrangersnow, we just have confirmation that our friends over at Shout! Factory will be releasing Seijuu Sentai Gingaman on DVD with English subtitles.
Gingaman began airing in 1998 and would later become the basis for Power Rangers Lost Galaxy. Price and the exact release date wasn’t disclosed, but we can expect this to hit shelves early 2018.
Another entry in the GARO universe is coming to theaters in 2018!
Officially titled Garo: Kami No Kiba this film will once again follow the adventures of Dogai Ryuga as the Golden Knight! Actor Wataru Kuriyama returns once again as Ryuga, finally concluding his character arc that began in 2013’s Garo: Yami o Terasu Mono.
But Kuriyama is not the only familiar face among this cast-
*Junya Ikeda (Gokai Silver) reprises his role as Makai Knight Takeru
*Tsunori Aoki (Kamen Rider Duke) returns to play the Makai Knight Aguri
*Masahiro Inoue (Kamen Rider Decade) once again portrays the villain Zinga
An all-star lineup for GARO & tokusatsu fans!
Franchise creator Keita Amemiya will direct this new film, but sadly no other release information is available at time of writing. Stay tuned to Tokunation as we keep you up to date on all GARO reveals!
New images for the 4th & final Uchu Sentai KyuRanger release quarter have been posted online, and the arsenal of Voyagers has expanded once again!
*Leading things off is the Orion Battler, a GIGANTIC Carrier Mecha which can transport other Voyagers & transform into an extremely powerful Mecha. The Battler is controlled by Lucky in his new shiny form, Shishi Red Orion!
*In addition, one more Voyager has been revealed- the Koujishi Voyager! This new craft draws its power from the Leo Minor constellation. While not seen in full on its own, we DO get to see Koujishi combined with Shishi Voyager- creating Super KyuRenOh! This new configuration adds a powerful cannon weapon to the original combination.
Seems like the last quarter of KyuRanger is just as exiting as the first! Stay tuned to TokuNation as we keep you up to date on all Super Sentai news!
Yet another group of catalog images for the upcoming Kamen Rider series have been posted online, showing us even more of Kamen Rider Build and his special abilities!
Kamen Rider Build will henshin using the BuildDriver, which is powered by 2 FullBottles. His signature weapon is the DrillCrusher, a drill-based saber that can convert into a gun.
A number of new Build Forms have been revealed, including-
*HawkGatling, an orange & silver suit armed with the HawkGatlinger weapon
*NinNinComic, a purple & gold combo using the NinpogaTana weapon
*KaizokuRessha, a neon configuration that fights with the Kaizoku Hassha crossbow weapon.
We also get a quick shot of Kamen Rider Build’s vehicle- the Build Phone! This device is actually a smartphone that becomes a motorcycle when equipped with the Lion FullBottle.
Not to be outdone, Kamen Rider Close is included among these scans! We get to see his signature weapon, the BeatCloser and the CloseDragon device that powers his transformation.
Last but certainly not least we have some details about the series’ antagonists- Nitroge & Bloodstark! Each has their own unique weapon/transformation device, the Transteam Gun and Steam Blade respectively.
Definitely some promising items for this new Kamen Rider! Don’t forget to join in our Ongoing Kamen Rider Build Discussion Thread to share your thoughts & fears about the 19th Heisei Rider Series!
Following yesterday’s big reveal of the 19th Heisei Era Kamen Rider, we now have some additional details on Kamen Rider Build!
*First up, we have a clear image of Build’s third form- Key Dragon! This form is created by fusing the Lock and Dragon FullBottles.
*Next, updated toy listings have confirmed a few more pieces of Build’s arsenal. Build’s vehicle is known as the Build Phone, a smartphone that can transform into a motorcycle and it will be sold with the Lion[/b[ FullBottle. A key item known as the PandoraPanel can store up to 10 FullBottles. Build will eventually upgrade his powers with a new powerup labeled the SPARKLING! FullBottle.
*We also have some information regarding the series’ SECOND Rider, Kamen Rider Close! Although Close will use the same BuildDriver to henshin, he requires a unique item called the CloseDragon alongside his signature Dragon FullBottle. Close’s primary weapon is a sword known as the BeatCloser.
*Finally, we have learned a bit about the series’ first villain- a mysterious character known as Nitrogue! This enemy will henshin using a new device labeled the TransSteamGun and the Bat FullBottle.
Feel free to join in our Ongoing Kamen Rider Build Discussion Thread to share your thoughts about this exciting new series! Stay tuned to TokuNation as we keep you up to date on all Kamen Rider Build reveals!
After some initial teasers & toy listings, we finally have our next look at the newest Heisei Rider- Kamen Rider Build!
Build uses a very basic design, with the suit’s color & shape being split in half depending on what powers he uses. By inserting Full Bottles into the Build Driver, this Rider gains a variety of powers!
Build’s various forms appear to be half animal-based & half technology-based. The main image we are seeing is Kamen Rider Build’s default form, referred to as RabbitTank! Brief shots of other forms are also seen, including RabbitCleaner and HedgehogTank.
We also get a quick shot of the series’ first antagonist, a mysterious new character named NightRouge! This villain seems to appear alongside the series’ second Rider, Kamen Rider Close! (note: official name spelling not yet confirmed)
Be sure to join in our Ongoing Build Discussion Thread to share your thoughts & fears about this exciting new Kamen Rider! Stay tuned to TokuNation for further Kamen Rider Build news as it becomes available!
The rumor mill for Kamen Rider Build continues to churn, the first quarter toy catalog’s been posted online via Cranejoe, with translations of the catalog courtesy of Rangerboard’s Dukemon/@TheRealMattHunt.
A few key things have been revealed from this translation, giving us insight into the potential themes and motifs of the show. But be warned, while Cranejoe is a reliable source of information some things may have been faked or mistranslated so please take this listing with a grain of salt until the full catalog is scanned online.
None the less, the catalog is as follows:
-The new Rider figure series is known as the “Bolt (possibly Bottle) Change Rider Series”
-The collectible for this year is known as “Full Bottles”
-This year will also see the release of a lot of classic rider goods, including new Sofubi Figures and Vehicles from seasons past; your wallets will suffer lol
Releasing in August:
Legend Rider History Sofubi Series – 01. Kamen Rider Ghost Ore Tamashii, 02. Kamen Rider Drive Type Speed, 03. Kamen Rider Gaim Orange Arms, 04. Kamen Rider Wizard Flame Style, 05. Kamen Rider Den-O Sword Form
These hyper-detailed sofubi are a vast improvement over their predecessors. They will cost 900 yen each.
RHS-1 Kamen Rider Build Rabbit Tank Form
Price- 900 yen
DX GorillaMond Full Bottle Set
Price- 900 yen
Includes Gorilla and Diamond Full Bottles.
Releasing in September:
Henshin Belt DX Build Driver
Price- Not Decided
Comes with Rabbit and Tank Full Bottles. Set the Full Bottles into the belt! Pull the lever and it activates a gear turning gimmick which in turn activates lights and henshin sounds!
Pull the lever a second time, and you can activate your finishing move!
DX Full Bottle Holder
Price- 2,300 yen
Can store 3 Full Bottles
DX Build Driver & Full Bottle Holder Set
Price- Not Decided
A combo set of the Driver and Holder; comes with Rabbit and Tank Full Bottles.
Kaiten Kenjuu (Rotating Sword Gun) DX DrillCrusher
Price- 5,000 yen
RHS-2 Kamen Rider Build GorillaMond Form
Price- 900 yen
Legend Rider History Sofubi Series Wave 2– 06. Kamen Rider OOO Tatoba Combo, 07. Kamen Rider W Cyclone Joker, 08. Kamen Rider Decade, 09. Kamen Rider Faiz, 10. Kamen Rider Kuuga Mighty Form
These hyper-detailed sofubi are a vast improvement over their predecessors. They will cost 900 yen each.
Mecha Collection Kamen Rider Series Battle Hopper
Price- 700 yen
Kamen Rider Black’s Battle Hopper. Can work with any of the new Sofubi figures.
DX HawkGatling Full Bottle Set
Price- 900 yen
Comes with Hawk and Gatling Full Bottles.
HyakuHatsu Rensha (Hundred Shot Rapid Fire) HawkGatlinger
Price- 3,000 yen
BCRS-01 Kamen Rider Build RabbitTank Form
Price- 3,500 yen
RHS-03 Kamen Rider Build HawkGatling Form
Price- 900 yen
DX NinNinComic Full Bottle Set
Price- 900 yen
Comes with NinNin and Comic Full Bottles.
Ninjutsu Hatsudou 4 Coma NinpouGatana (Ninja Arts Invoking 4-Panel Comic Ninja Technique Sword)
Price- 2,800 yen
BCRS-02 Kamen Rider Build GorillaMond Form
Price- 3,500 yen
RHS-04 Kamen Rider Build NinNinComic Form
Price- 900 yen
RHS-05 KnightRogue
Price- 900 yen
Releasing in October
RHS-06 BloodStark
Price- 900 yen
DX RocketPanda Full Bottle Set
Price- 900 yen
Includes the Rocket and Panda Full Bottles.
Henshin Kemurijuu (Transformation Smoke Gun) TranSteamGun
Price- 3,800 yen
Valve Kaiten (Valve Rotation) DX SteamBlade
Price- 3,000 yen
BCRS-03 Kamen Rider Build HawkGatling Form
Price- 3,500 yen
RHS-07 Kamen Rider Build RocketPanda Form
Price- 900 yen
RHS-08 Kamen Rider Build FireHedgehog Form
Price- 900 yen
RHS-09 Kamen Rider Build LionCleaner Form
Price- 900 yen
Releasing in November:
DX Kamen Rider Ex-Aid Full Bottle Set
Price- 900 yen
Includes two unknown Full Bottles.
DX Kamen Rider W Full Bottle Set
Price- 900 yen
Includes two unknown Full Bottles.
BCRS-04 Kamen Rider Build NinNinComic Form
Price- 3,500 yen
DX ClothesDragon
Price- 2,800 yen
HippareSouKen (Hit Parade Play-the-music Sword) DX BeatCloser
Price- 4,000 yen
DX ClothesDragon and BeatCloser Set
Price- 6,800 yen
DX PandraPanel
Price- 1,980 yen
Bike Henshin DX BuildPhone
Price- 3,800 yen
BCRS-05 Kamen Rider Build Fire Hedgehog Form
Price- 3,500 yen
RHS-10 Kamen Rider Build KeyDragon Form
Price- 900 yen
RHS-11 Kamen Rider Clothes
Price- 900 yen
DX KaixokuRessha (PirateTrain) Full Bottle Set
Price- 900 yen
Comes with Kaizoku and Ressha Full Bottles.
Shuppatsu Shuukou (All Aboard!) DX Kaizokuhashaa
Price-3,000 yen
BCRS-06 Kamen Rider Build LionCleaner Form
Price- 3,500 yen
RHS-12 Kamen Rider Build KaizokuRessha Form
Price- 900 yen
DX RabbitTank Sparkling
Price- 2,980 yen
DX OctopusLight Full Bottle Set
Price- 900 yen
Includes Octopus and Light Full Bottles.
BCRS-07 Kamen Rider Build KaizokuRessha Form
Price- 3,500 yen
RHS-13 Kamen Rider Build OctopusLight Form
Price- 900 yen
RHS-14 Kamen Rider Build RabbitTank Sparkling Form
Price- 3,500 yen.
Following up on the reported return of fan-favorite series Kamen Rider W, we now have some additional details on this revival project!
A new manga series, titled Kamen Rider W: Futo Detectives has officially been announced! Series head writer Riku Sanjo will be in charge of the story, while designer Katsuya Terada will return once again to develop even more strange creatures for W to fight. Artwork will be provided by longtime anime veteran Masaki Sato.
The first issue of Futo Detectives is currently scheduled for release on August 7 2017! Be sure to join in our Ongoing Discussion Thread to share your thoughts and fears about this new manga!
Starting this October, Super Hero Time (the hour long block of programming that airs Super Sentai and Kamen Rider) is changing up their time slot on local Japanese television. The change is shown below, all times local Japanese time.
Uchu Sentai Kyuranger – from 7:30am to 9:30am
Kamen Rider Build – from 8:00am to 9:00am
Obviously, the biggest switch aside from the times is that the new Kamen Rider Build series will begin airing before Super Sentai. How big is the time change overall? Well, for starters, this is the first time slot change for Super Sentai since the 7th episode of Megaranger. If you’re keeping track, that’s 20 years. So that’s kind of big. Join in the discussion thread!
New full-length teaser trailers for the upcoming Super Sentai and Kamen Rider summer movies have been posted online!
*First in Uchu Sentai KyuRanger The Movie: Ghess Indaver’s Counter-Attack an enemy fleet threatens the planet Earth, and the KyuRangers will need to discover the secret of the Cerberus Voyager!
*Next, in Kamen RIder Ex-Aid The Movie: True Ending the Game Riders face off against an evil ninja clan channeling the dangerous new power of Virtual Reality!
Both films will be released in theaters on August 5, 2017.