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Only approaching it’s third episode it would appear that Kamen Rider Gaim is about to have another round of reveals! An image has surfaced showcasing several of the various Gaim Armored Riders getting ready for a battle royale in the upcoming Gaim/Wizard film! The image show 5 riders (suit actors), each wearing only a basic suit, helmetless with no fruit arms equipped. Shown in the foreground are Baron, Ryugen, and Gaim, and in the background Gritton and the recently revealed rider, Kurokage!

A second image also shows what may be the identity of Kamen/Armored Rider Girtton. Based on the information attached to the image it’s speculated that each of the previously seen Teams in Gaim will have a rider in one form or another. Gritton appears to be related to Team Invitto from episode 5 where the character will make their first appearance. Gritton is possibly

Spoiler:
the leader of Team Invitto.

Credit: Hero Shock

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Quarterly magazine “The Kamen Rider” has interviewed the head writer of our newest tokusatsu craze. Gen Urobuchi had quite a few tidbits to offer about the production of the show and the direction this series will be taking!

Highlights from the interview include:


*Gaim will be an overall fast-paced series to sell toys and to make sure the younger audience is not bored by Rider antics.

*Urobuchi’s favorite character to date is the (as yet unrevealed) Kamen Rider Griton, referred to as “lovely.”

*Gaim’s first episodes are very light in comparison to the heavy stuff intended for the future.

Credit: Henshin Justice

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Once again it’s time for Let’s Watch Wednesdays @ Tokunation! After madness of our NYCC 2013 coverage it’s time to ground ourselves back into the dark reality of Kamen Rider Blade!

At the risk of losing his “normal life” Tachibana has taken a stand against the Undead. Easily captured though, will a new Garren be born? At what cost? Will he truly be a traitor this time? Hajime has separated from the others for now, but it’s only a matter of time before other Undead ruin the small pieces of his happiness. And Isaka, the Peacock Undead, wishes to experiment on Kenzaki next in his quest to create an ultimate rider. Tracking a category Ace, a new rider will soon be born!

Remember that Tokunation wants to give you free stuff! S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Blade and another secret prize are in store for the winner of this Let’s Watch Wednesdays segment! We can’t tell you how you’ll win yet, just remember that this giveaway is a special one. Be sure to post away with our weekly episode dissuion thread located HERE!

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On more than one occasion we’ve brought you the news of possible new riders and forms in Kamen Rider Gaim. The new Energy Riders Rain, Do-Q & O-Gi earlier today, the Genesis Driver Initial Scans, and the first Peach Energy Seed info.

Well today we bring your attention to something that you may not have noticed if you didn’t look carefully. Just after the Kamen Rider Gaim opening theme plays, as with all tokusatsus, the sponsor credits roll. In Gaim’s case as the sponsors roll by he mounts his bike the Sakura Hurricane, and after the camera pans down to a floor full of locks. Looking at the reflection Gaim casts it’s very apparent that we’re looking at a completely different helmet and possibly suit design. Perhaps even a new Gaim form!

The reflection shows a Gaim with a much more pronounced helmet that would have been common of a warrior from the Sengoku era. We also see that the normally off center crest on his helmet is actually a trident! And it would appear that his visor is deep red rather than standard orange. This form should not be confused with the previously confirmed Warrior God Gaim/Blod Orange Gaim. This could be an entirely new form for Gaim that was unknown til now!

Credit: Me, with too much time on my hands

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Though we’ve had a lot of good news in the last couple days unfortunately we have some bad news today. Tomoyuki Dan, most famously known to tokusatsu fans for his role as the Weather Dopant/Shinkuro Isaka on Kamen Rider W, has passed away from an aortic dissection. He passed away in his home on the evening of October 10th, he was 50 years old.

Fans may also recognize Tomoyuki for his work voicing over Christian Bale’s Batman character in the Japanese releases of the Dark Knight Trilogy, or for his roles in such anime as Victory Gundam, Naruto Shipuuden, or Ghost in The Shell, as well as his long list of other anime voice acting credits. As with any toku alum he will be missed.

Credit: AnimeNewsNetwork

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A recent magazine interview offers several key insights on the newest Hesei Rider from the excited new director, Ryuta Tasaki.

Highlights from the interview include:


*Gaim’s various dance teams are a symbolic tribute to Japan’s Warring States.
*Both Tasaki & head writer Urobuchi had grown tired of the “2 Rider” default present since W. In addition both are big fans of Kamen Rider Ryuki, which inspired them to work towards a drama-focused series.
*Urobuchi’s main goal for the early arcs of the series is to “…build up a story that most fans are used too, only to tear it down with new and surprising twists.”

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Did you catch the premiere of Kamen Rider Gaim over the weekend, or are you like some of us who are waiting for the subtitles? Either way, Kamen Rider Gaim is hyped to be one of the more anticipated Riders from the last few years.

We finally have the intro of the show, the song “Just Live More” performed by Japanese Reggae group “Shōnan no Kaze“.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYiEUZkpB5w

Personally, I am in love with this theme song and think it tops even my personal favorite, “Switch On” from Kamen Rider Fourze.

Post your thoughts!

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Turn up, and tune in, to Let’s Watch Wednesdays @ Tokunation! We’re diving right back into the the battles of Kamen Riders Blade, Garren, & Chalice!

BOARD has been annihilated, now Blade and Garren must pick up the pieces as they continue to battle the Undead and keep the Chief alive. Knowing now that it was BOARD higher ups that unsealed the Undead to discover the secret of eternal life, what will the riders do? As the Rider System threatens to take their very lives what else can they do but fight? Even among each other?

This is also your friendly weekly reminder that Tokunation wants to give you free things! The prize for this round of Let’s Watch Wednsdays is none other than S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Blade! A secret secondary prize, as well as the method to win both will be kept secret until the final day of this LWW 16 weeks from now! So be sure to post in our weekly discussion thread and stick with us to find out both!

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Toei dips into the archives for the latest Kamen Rider Blu-Ray sets, making Kamen Rider 555 the oldest Hesei-era Rider to get a high-definition home video release!

A press release confirms that the first volume will come out January 14th, 2014 and include a round-table retrospective with the cast members!

Price details have not yet been confirmed.

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With the 15th Hesei Rider premiere still a week away, the first preview for the annual teamup movie has come online!

“Kamen Rider Gaim X Wizard Decisive! Sengoku Great Battle Movie” comes to theaters December 14th!