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Tsuburaya Productions has released a new trailer for the Studio Trigger upcoming anime project SSSS Gridman– an updated version of the 1993 cult classic tokusatsu series Denkou Chojin Gridman (or to Western audiences- Superhuman Samurai Syber Squad).

In addition to showing off more of the cast for Gridman’s anime adventure, this trailer confirms the series’ release date. SSSS Gridman will begin on October 6 2018! As previously revealed, SSSS Gridman will be released via FunimationNOW streaming service. An English dub is currently planned but no other details regarding voices or schedule has been revealed at time of writing.

Stay tuned to TokuNation for any new Gridman reveals!

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Appropriately given the same acronym as the show itself, SSSS Gridman has had it’s first merchandise revealed with the Strong Style Sofvi Series of vinyls. Produced in conjunction with Fine Clover, a company known for it’s frequent collaboration with Good Smile Company, the line looks to be off to a very strong, and well, stylish start.

So far we have our first looks at the modern Gridman of the SSSS series as well as the original Denkou Choujin Gridman. More are sure to follow, hopefully with some Kaiju as well like the original toyline. For now, these look to be pretty impressive vinyls and the first Gridman vinyls to have been produced since the original series wrapped in the mid 90’s.

When full release details become available we’ll be sure to update you with that information.

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Today the production team behind the Denkou Choujin Gridman revival project, SSSS Gridman, held a live event called Gridman Special Night to promote the October premiere of the series.

The event featured interviews with the cast and crew, hi-res looks at character & kaiju designs, and a surprising look at a physical live action suit for SSSS Gridman! This suit was surely produced for promotional purposes rather than any real use in a live action production, but it’s unquestionable just how good it looks standing next to the original Gridman. Hopefully this isn’t the last we’ve seen of it.

SSSS Gridman officially premieres this October! 

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Funimation has officially announced that they will be releasing the new Studio Trigger anime SSSS Gridman this fall!

The series will be made available on the FunimationNOW streaming service, and will be receiving an English dub.

A new trailer for this anime series was also released by Tsuburaya Productions showing off some additional character details:

SSSS Gridman is tentatively scheduled for release in October 2018!

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The newly released 12th volume of the ongoing Ultraman manga has revealed that it’s forthcoming anime adaptation will premiere on Netflix in Spring 2019! More importantly the announcement also confirms that the series will have a simultaneous release worldwide, with the whole series being made available to subscribers that day.

The series is being animated by prolific studio Production I.G., with Kenji Kamiyama (Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex), and Shinji Aramaki (Appleseed) serving as directors. It will be produced as a 3D CGI series, with motion capture also being utilised for an added sense of realism.

The Ultraman manga series first began in 2011, serving as a direct sequel to the original 1966 series. Its North American publisher Viz Media describes the series as;

Decades ago, a being known as the Giant of Light joined Shin Hayata of the Scientific Special Search Party to save Earth from an invasion of terrifying monsters known as Kaiju. Now, many years later, those dark days are fading into memory, and the world is at peace. But in the shadows a new threat is growing, a danger that can only be faced by a new kind of hero – a new kind of Ultraman…

Shinjiro is an ordinary teenager, but his father is the legendary Shin Hayata. When he learns that his father passed on the “Ultraman Factor” to him, and that he possesses incredible powers, nothing will ever be the same again.

Are you looking forward to the release of the Ultraman anime adaptation? Let us know your thoughts after the jump!

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In case you missed it, Ultraman R/B is Tsuburaya’s new Ultraman series, and the debut of this exciting new entry into the franchise is right around the corner.

A new trailer has just gone live, giving us a brief glimpse at the actual show itself though not much story info was given we are treated to a few action sequences showcasing the Transformation Crystals and just how exactly they’ll work when in use in addition to the transformation and finishing attacks of both brothers.

Ultraman R/B will be debuting July 7th, in the meantime, you can view the teaser below and don’t forget to join the discussion thread after the jump.

 

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Tsuburaya Productions have announced that the next instalment in the Ultra Series to receive high-definition treatment will be none other than 1987 animated joint production with Hanna-Barbera, Ultraman: The Adventure Begins (also known as Ultraman USA).

After the stunt pilot trio “the Flying Angels” are caught in a mysterious flash of light, they become the hosts of three alien warriors  from Nebula M78. With a base inside of Mount Rushmore and assistance from a trio of robots, this new Ultra Force defend the planet from escaped monsters from the alien planet Sorkin. They are Scott Masterson (Ultraman Scott), Chuck Gavin (Ultraman Chuck) and Beth O’Brien (Ultraman Beth).

As as featuring a brand new Blu-ray conversion, this is the first time that the film has been made available since its original VHS releases. The Blu-Ray will feature both the 75-minute Japanese and 78-minute English cuts of the film, however at the time of writing there is no confirmation that the latter also features English audio.

Ultraman: The Adventure Begins will be released on September 26th 2018, for the price of 7800 yen. Stay tuned to Tokunation for more information on this release as it comes!

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Back in early April, we reported on the upcoming REDMAN comic series written & Illustrated by Matthew Frank & colored by Goncalo Lopes. Well Matthew has just dropped back by our forums to give us an official update on the English language release of this highly anticipated series as well!

Via Nightshining Inc. We have open pricing, open pre-orders, and a new synopsis for the series:

Redman: The Kaiju Hunter Volume 1 Graphic Novel. This 128 page full color story spotlights the adventure of Redman and his quest to rid the world of any and all Kaiju. This is not the hero you will be expecting but its the hero you will want!

Be one of the first 100 to purchase this directly from Night Shining, Inc and you will receive an exclusive Redman foil trading card. These are limited to only 150 in the U.S. Pre-order your copy today.

This item is expected to ship June 2018.

Be sure to pre-order copy today!

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In case you missed it, Tsuburaya’s latest Ultraman series: Ultraman R/B was revealed not that ago, and some new details on this exciting new series have emerged thanks to a press release direct from Tsuburaya Productions themselves.

Our lead actors have both been revealed; actor Yuya Hirata will be playing the role of Katsumi Minato, Ultraman Rosso while Ryosuke Koike will be playing Isami Minato, Ultraman Blu this marks the first Ultraman series to feature two lead Ultramen that are also brothers.

The first preview teaser was also released online, and while it doesn’t give us any story related elements it does give us a closer look at these snazzy new suits. The first episode of Ultraman R/B will premiere on TV Tokyo July 7th, said teaser can be viewed by hitting the box below:

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The new Ultraman series is finally here! Toy scans have been circulating around the web and we now have our first look at the new Ultra hero series: Ultraman R/B! Here’s all the info we’ve been able to collect via Twitter and Rangerboard

Ultraman R/B will feature two Ultramen: Ultraman Rosso and Ultraman Blu. To transform, they use the DX Rube Gyro along with Transformation Crystals which will be the series collectible gimmick. Rosso and Bull will have elemental crystals based on powers from past Ultramen:

Rosso Aqua based on Ginga
Rosso Wind Based on Tiga

Rosso Ground based on Victory

Ultraman Blu Flame and Blu Wind are based on Tiga’s powers

and Ultraman Blu Ground is based on Victory.

Their enemy is Ultraman Orb Dark who uses the Orb Ring Neo and Girujyobon Crystal to transform. Ultraman R/B will premiere on July 7th, and while the plot and cast are still currently unknown but we’ll be sure to bring you more up to date info as it becomes available.