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The latest round of magazine scans has been posted online, giving fans some much-needed new details on the further adventures of Kamen Rider Zi-O!

*Centerpiece of this month’s spread is Kamen Rider Woz! Using a new model Driver known as the BeyonDriver, Woz has his own unique brand of RideWatches called MiraiWatches that power his distinctive abilities. Kamen Rider Woz’s signature weapon- the Zikan DeSpear is also displayed in full.

To assist in his quest, Kamen Rider Woz summons two BRAND-NEW Kamen Riders!

*Kamen Rider Quiz is a blue & red Rider from the year 2040 with skills linked to intelligence.
*Kamen Rider Shinobi is a purple Rider from the year 2022 with the power to control elements and perplex enemies with swift movements.

Both Riders appear to fight alongside Kamen Rider Zi-O & Kamen Rider Gates against their respective AnotherRider counterparts.

*Finally, Zi-O gains another upgrade to his powers- combining the Kamen Rider OOO RideWatch with the Kamen Rider Decade RideArmor to unlock Kamen Rider Zi-O Decade OOO Form– based on Kamen Rider OOO’s signature TaJaDoru Combo.

Definitely some exciting times ahead for this adventurous Rider series! Stay tuned to TokuNation as we keep you up to date on all Kamen Rider reveals.

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The last cinematic Kamen Rider project of the Heisei Era– Kamen Rider Heisei Generations FOREVER hits theaters this weekend and the good people at Toei have apparently decided to end things with a bang!

Two Heisei-Rider veterans have made their long-awaited return in this special crossover:

*Takeru Satoh who previously played the titular hero of Ryotaro Nogami/Kamen Rider Den-O has returned! This is Satoh’s first role in tokusatsu since leaving the role of Den-O in 2008, and many fans thought his reprisal would be unlikely due to the actors’ busy schedule.

*Not to be outdone, actor Toshiki Kashu (who portrayed /Shouichi Tsugami/Kamen Rider Agito) also announced his participation in Heisei Generations Forever! This tidbit was revealed via an image on the actors’ Instagram featuring a recording booth- causing some to speculate this particular return may be voice only.

Feel free to join in our Heisei Generations Forever Discussion Thread to share your thoughts about these remarkable returns!

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Though the series itself may about to come to an end, Ultraman R/B fans still have plenty to look forward to as their story continues on into Ultraman R/B the Movie: Select! The Crystal of Bonds! As has been the case with the previous New Generation Ultra films, the film will also see the previous Ultra hero make a return as Riku Asakura/Ultraman Geed joins the cast.

As well as releasing promotional images for the film’s new characters, Tsuburaya Productions have also launched the first trailer for the film that shows them off in action. The big news is that Asahi Minato will be joining her brothers as the previously revealed Ultrawoman Grigio! The three siblings will also combine into the new Ultraman GRB.  Joining them is also the mysterious Ultraman Tregear, who will serve as the film’s main antagonist.

Ultraman R/B the Movie: Select! The Crystal of Bonds will be released in Japanese cinemas on March 8th 2019. In the meantime, check out the trailer below and let us know your thoughts!

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Via the GSC blog, we have a full set of official images for Good Smile’s upcoming Nendoroid Akane Shinjo!

While GSC is also working on a Figma Akane (and Rikka!), the Nendo will satisfy many collector’s needs, especially given the wonderful accessories she includes:

  • – 3 alternate faces
  • – headphones
  • – her cracked glasses(which evoke the Shattered Glass Optimus Prime she’s based on)
  • – a cellphone with a cracked screen, like the one she threw at Anti
  • – a juice box
  • – alternate bare legs
  • – several alternate hands
  • – the box cutter used for a, certain stabbing
  • – her computer monitor with Alexis Kerib’s face on it
  • – as well as two Kaiju clay models! Ghoulghilas & Devadadan!

That is QUITE the hefty accessory count, though undoubtedly something will be included as a GSC online shop exclusive. Possibly even one of the above revealed items. At this time, GSC has not confirmed Akane’s price but orders will open for her on December 26th, so we’ll know how much she’ll run you, at that time.

 

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“Access Flash!”

Previously, Good Smile revealed prototypes for both an upcoming Figman Gridman, and most recently after some spoiler-y developments in the last couple episodes, teased a Figma Grid Knight. Now that the most recent issue of Figure Oh has been released, we finally have our first full color image of both prototypes!

This image shows Gridman for the first time in vibrant color, wielding the mighty Gridman Calibur. Grid Knight is looking equally gorgeous in purple & orange, though for now at least we haven’t glimpsed the Grid Knight Calibur he almost assuredly comes with. This image does however confirm Figman Gridman’s size at 160mm (roughly 6.3″) which is larger than the average Figma, and larger than the Gridman figure GSC is releasing in the DX Assist Weapon Set.

For now we still don’t have specific pricing or release information, but when we do, we’ll be sure to update this story.

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RIDER TIME!

With RAH Kamen Rider Build Tank Rabbit Form releasing later this month, the time seems perfect to follow up with the new Rider on the block. 1/6th scale collectors rejoice! For our Lord, Kamen Rider Zi-O has come to Medicom’s Real Action Heroes line of high-end toys.

RAH Kamen Rider Zi-O recreates the stunt suit with exquisite detail, everything right down the belt and even the Ride Watch is painted. Kamen Rider Zi-O’s signature weapon the Jikan Grade is included in both sword and gun modes, along with a watch-themed display base and a nifty light-up feature in the eyes. 

For now, there’s no price or release date as all photos came data mined courtesy of Tokullector via Twitter. We’ll be sure to update you as that info becomes available.

 

UPDATE:
Thanks to an update from Figsoku.net, we now know that RAH Kamen Rider Zi-O will be coming out October 2019, retailing for 35,640 yen.

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Iori Izumi was born into the head Oni family of the Kanto region. A prodigy driven by loyalty to his family, and to his duty to defeat the Makamou, Izumi fully abandoned his human identity and fully became the Oni of the Izumi family, Kamen Rider Ibuki! After nay years of waiting, this master Oni of Breath arrives blow away any Makamou that stand in his path. For the first time ever, Ibuki makes his debut in the S.H. Figuarts line as a Shinkocchou Seihou!

Kamen Rider Hibiki finally joined the S.H. Figuarts line for the first time over 4 years ago, as only the 2nd Shinkocchou Seihou release, which set the bar fairly high at the time. After a long wait Hibiki’s secondary rider has arrived, so what can you expect? Well Ibuki shares the same physical body as Hibiki, just with new cosmetic changes to the armor. Decked out with brass styled pipes mimicking the Ongekikan Reppuu instrument he uses to destroy Makamou. Much like Hibiki this figure is packed down with accessories including his transformation whistle Onibue, and 3 disc animals. It’s really the full package.

The full gallery is linked below, just click “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” to be taken to the complete review. Remember, this gallery qualifies you for entry in our annual Toku Toy Box giveaway as well! As the upcoming holidays allow us, we’ll have at least a couple more new galleries for Toku Toy Box as well. Look out for Garo, Amazons, and Kamen Rider Ex-Aid content headed your way!

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The Super Sentai franchise is taking an unusual turn!

Following the conclusion of the current series Kaitou Sentai Lupinranger VS Keisatsu Sentai Patranger a special commemorative series known as the Super Sentai Strongest Battle will air in the normal timeslot, featuring 160 Sentai heroes facing off in a unique tournament to determine the strongest warrior in all of Super Sentai!

The tournament will be arranged into 35 teams with 5 members each. And a number of familiar faces will be returning for the featured team:


*Zyuoh Eagle/Yamato
*Gokai Red/Captain Marvelous
*Akaninger/Takaharu
*Sasori Orange/Stinger
*Toq 5/Kagura

And perhaps more Super Sentai veterans will drop in for the occasion!

This special tournament will begin February 17 2019!

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Today, Toei began streaming a new video promoting the upcoming Kamen Rider Heisei Generations Forever film (which comes out in two days!). But rather than just a new teaser or trailer for the film, this video previews the films theme song, which is itself a compilation and re-mix of the Opening Themes for all 20 Heisei Riders!

Titled “Heisei Generations Forever Medley D.A. Re-Build Mix” this song arranges clips from each of the 20 Heisei Rider OP’s into one giant song, set to a variety of archival footage as well as new scenes from the soon to be released film itself.  This new theme was arranged by Daisuke Asakura.

Kamen Rider Heisei Generations Forever hits Japanese theaters on December 22nd! Best to dodge spoilers on social media for a bit, but if you’d like to join in on our ongoing discussion of the film, feel free to pop into our discussion thread linked below. Just click “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums”.

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RIDER TIME!

Another figure was recently added to the Kamen Rider Zi-O line up of S.H.Figuarts figures. That figure is, of course, the trusty motorcycle for our time traveling duos: The S.H.Figuarts Ride Striker!

S.H.Figuarts Ride Striker will be released in June as 6480 yen as a P-Bandai online item. The bike does include the Zikan Zax and Zikan Grade weapons for Figuarts Geiz and Zi-O respectively, so now buying the Ride Striker seems to be the only way to acquire weapons for them.