The first commercial promo for the upcoming new Rider series, Kamen Rider Ex-Aid aired during Toei’s SuperHeroTime! programming block today in Japan.
In addition to some quick action shots of the new heroes & villains, the promo contains a sample of the Ex-Aid theme song- “EXCITE!” performed by Japanese recording artist Daichi Miura.
Kamen Rider Ex-Aid begins on Sunday, October 2 2016! Stay tuned to TokuNation as we keep you up to date on this exciting new series!
With the debut of Kamen Rider Ex-Aid looming overhead, Toei’s finally released the first full length preview for next year’s show online, giving us a glimpse of not only how the characters interact with one another but a few scenes with Kamen Rider Brave, Kamen Rider Snipe, and Kamen Rider Ex-Aid in action.
Check out the trailer in the box below and join the discussion after the jump.
Toei’s annual press conference officially announcing the newest Kamen Rider series was held yesterday in Japan, giving us some exiting new details about the people responsible for the 18th Heisei Rider show- Kamen Rider Ex-Aid!
Particular highlights from this press conference include:
*The name Ex-Aid was coined from “Extreme” and “Aid”. The protagonist is referred to as a Doctor × Gamer who fights against the mysterious game viruses known as the Bugstar. As previously known, there will be various video game genres such as Action, RPG, Shooting, and Racing. Each genre will be represented not only by a Kamen Rider but by various effects that will be featured in fight scene!
*Ex-Aid’s human name is Emu Hojo, played by Hiroki Iijima. Emu is a medical student (studying pediatrics) at Seito University Hospital, which appears to be the central location for this series. In his off-hours, Emu is known simply as “M”- a genius-level gamer.
*Next in the cast is Kamen Rider Brave, aka Hiiro Kagami, a physician at Seito University portrayed by Toshiki Seto. He is normally rude & condescending towards Emu but is willing to fight alongside Ex-Aid to stop the Bugstars.
*Rounding out the Riders is Kamen Rider Snipe, real name Taiga Hanaya (portrayed by Ukyo Matsumoto.) This young man USED to be a doctor, until an unrevealed incident caused his medical license to be revoked.
*Our female lead this time around is named Asuna Karino, played by Ruka Matsuda. She is a nurse working for the Ministry of Health, and also has a mysterious secondary identity known as Poppii Pipopapo.
*Kai Shouma plays the early antagonist, Bugstar leader Palad.
*Working behind-the-scenes for most events is a figure named Kuroto Dan, president of the game-designing Genmu Corporation (played by Iwanaga Tetsuya.)
*Kamen Rider Ex-Aid’s theme song, EXCITE! will be performed by famous Japanese recording artist Daichi Miura.
Definitely an impressive cast for this adventurous new series! Kamen Rider Ex-Aid is currently on track to begin October 2, 2016. Stay tuned to TokuNation as we keep you up to date on all Kamen Rider News.
At last we have some up-close scans of the upcoming Kamen Rider Series, Kamen Rider Ex-Aid!
Among other details revealed by early scans, it seems the underlying secondary theme of this new series is medicine.
*Our hero, Kamen Rider Ex-Aid (human name: Houjou Emu is a medical intern, who encounters a mysterious lifeform known as the Bugsters.
*The next warrior, Kamen Rider Brave (whose true name is Kagami Hiiro becomes a Rider to study this new lifeform.
*Rounding out the early group is Kamen Rider Snipe, (aka Hanaya Taiga) a FORMER doctor who loves videogames and seeks a new challenge.
Working behind-the-scenes on the Riders’ new adventures is the mysterious Genmu Corporation, a game-development company which may have connections to the Bugster attacks.
Definitely some exciting ideas for this new series! Kamen Rider Ex-Aid is still set to premiere on October 2, 2016! Stay tuned to TokuNation as we keep you up to date on all Ex-Aid reveals!
A new round of magazine scans has hit the Internet, offering us some key insights into the future adventures of Dobutsu Sentai Zyuohger!
This month, the Zyuohger team will meet a new ally named Cetus, the Antique Zyuman Grand King. By granting the use of his Great Champion Cube, Cetus will allow Yamato to access an even greater level of power as the Champion of Champions- Zyuoh Whale! This new form comes equipped with the powerful Whale Charge Gun and unlocks a new Mecha- the mighty Dodekai-Oh!
A few shots are dedicated to the upcoming Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger reunion special, proving that the Gokaigers have obtained NEW Ranger Keys- specifically, every team from Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters to Shuriken Sentai Ninninger!
But the biggest surprise is the return of old Super Sentai VILLAINS for this magnificent crossover. The Dethgaliens will use their special technology to resurrect several old foes- including Shinkengers’ Dokoku, Goseigers’ Brajira, Go-Busters’ Enter & Escape, ToQGer’s Zett and Kyoryugers’ Deboth.
Definitely some adventurous times ahead for the 40th Super Sentai Series! Stay tuned to TokuNation as we keep you up to date on all Zyuohger news!
More good news for Metal Hero fans!
Toei has announced a high-definition home media release for the legendary Metal Hero, Space Sheriff Gavan!
Two box sets will be released containing the entire 44-episode series. The first announced special feature is an interview with the Gavan crew- specifically, Kenji Ohba (who portrayed the title character), Osamu Kaneda (the series’ action director) and Jun Murakami, stuntman & suit actor for Gavan.
Volume 1 will be released on January 1, 2017 while Volume 2 is tentatively scheduled for release on March 8, 2017. Each volume is priced at 29000 Yen.
EMERGENCY!
Two new Dekaranger movie projects have just been confirmed by Toei.
First off, we have SPD teaming up with the Space Sheriffs in Space Sheriff Gavan VS Dekaranger with actor Yuma Ishikgaki returning as Geki Jumonji/Gavan Type-G.
Secondly, we have Girls in Trouble Episode Zero which will feature an all female cast and will serve as a prequel for the big team up movie. Both movies are currently slated for release sometime in 2017.
A few weeks ago, we saw a leaked image of Captain Marvelous, leader of the Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger taken during the filming of Dobutsu Sentai Zyuohger.
Now at last, some details about this pending crossover have been revealed! All six Gokaigers will return once again for a 2-week special in episodes 28-29 of Zyuohger, celebrating TWO THOUSAND episodes of the Super Sentai franchise!
As an additional anniversary prize, Zyuohger Episode 29 will apparently feature a special song: a revamp of Project R’s Super Sentai Hero Getter!– the original ending theme for Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger.
Gokaiger VS Zyuohger will air on September 4th and September 11 2016! Be sure to share your thoughts about this exciting crossover in our Ongoing Discussion Thread!
Toei’s official YouTube channel has put up a short preview for a collection of special Dobutsu Sentai Zyuohger episodes to be included on the series’ Blu-Ray releases!
The Super Animal Wars will feature the Zyuohger team meeting the spirit of Super Sentai- AkaRed! The goal of this mini-series will be to educate the Zyuohgers about the Super Sentai legacy.
Several other Super Sentai characters will be returning, including:
*Masato Jin from Tokumei Sentai Go-Bsuters
*Beet J Stag from Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters
*ToQ 6 from Ressha Sentai ToQGer
*Kyoryu Blue from Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger
*ShiroNinger from Shuriken Sentai Ninninger
*Action Commander Zealousto from Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger
The first piece of this four-episode mini-series will be released in September 2016!
A leaked photo taken during the filming of Dobutsu Sentai Zyuogher has revealed a special upcoming appearance!
The one & only GokaiRed, Captain Marvelous will be returning to Super Sentai! Actor Ryota Ozawa is apparently reprising his iconic role but this remains unconfirmed by official sources at time of writing.
This may seem like a random appearance, but keep in mind: The 29th episode of Dobutsu Sentai Zyuohger will also be the 2000th episode of the Super Sentai franchise! A special cameo by a fan-favorite Red Ranger would make for an excellent celebration.
Stay tuned to TokuNation as we keep you up to date on all Zyuohger news!