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PATORISE!

This month’s exciting new magazine scans for Kaitou Sentai LupinRanger VS Keisatsu Sentai PatRanger have been making the rounds online, courtesy of Rangerboard and some translations via SpecialForm12 via Twitter.

Items of interest for the month:

-New Trigger Machines added to the PatRanger’s arsenal: Trigger Machine Crane and Drill can combine to form PatKaiser Strong, similar to the Scissor and Blade dial fighters of the Lupinranger’s.

-Various pieces of the elusive Lupin Collection are highlighted, and it’s mentioned that only Kogure knows their true purpose and something happening when all pieces are gathered. 

–Lupin X was also highlighted in this scan. He’ll be joining the fight against the Ganglars in next month’s batch of episodes! 

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The latest round of magazine scans has begun circulating the Internet, giving fans a look at the future adventures of Kamen Rider Build!

Items of note this month:

*A new Rider will be joining the fray- Kamen Rider Mad Rogue! By using the Bat & Engine FullBottles along with the newly-discovered EvolDriver, this strange newcomer is armed with the Nebula SteamGun & SteamBlade. While Mad Rogue’s identity is unrevealed in the scans, there are SOME hints as to the face behind this Driver…

*The new villain Kamen Rider Evol takes center stage! The EvolDriver unlocks even more powerful FullBottles- the EvolBottles and Kamen Rider Evol alone seems able to tap their powers! Kamen Rider Evol’s default form- Evol Cobra Form comes from combining the Cobra & Rider EvolBottles. Two other Evol forms are demonstrated in these scans- Evol Rabbit Form and Evol Dragon Form!

*In a desperate attempt to counter this new threat, Sento dusts off the HazardTrigger once again and tries out another Match- becoming Kamen Rider Build KeyDragon Hazard!

Definitely some exciting adventures ahead for Kamen Rider Build! Stay tuned to TokuNation as we keep you up to date on all Rider news!

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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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“Proceeding with Level 100.”

Hiiro Kagami is the prodigy surgeon who can cut anything. Foil & ally to Kamen Rider Ex-Aid throughout the series’ run, Hiiro would eventually be forced into the service of Masamune Dan. With the hope of reviving his beloved Saki, Hiiro is forced to fight his allies and take on the power of his Game World self. Created from the data of True Brave, Hiro will have the legendary Taddle Legacy Gashat bestowed upon him, catapulting him to Level 100! Though Saki may be gone, Hiro will never give up hope that one day he can restore her and all those lost to the Bugster Virus. This is S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Brave Legacy Gamer Level 100!

Brave Level 100 is another hotly anticipated release from Kamen Rider Ex-Aid. And it’s also an odd one. Bandai has skipped right past Hiiro’s Level 50 form for this Level 100 release. Maybe one day they’ll go back to it? For the most part this figure is one we’re intimately familiar with thanks to the Level 2 & Level 5 Brave releases, but the new regal Legacy Gamer armor and cape parts are really interesting new additions to this otherwise fantastic mold. Adding to this we finally have a properly complete version of the Exploding/Freezing Gashacon Sword as well!

We’ve attached our full 60+ image gallery of Brave Level 100 to this post but you can also read our full review by clicking “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post. We’ll be back soon with more new galleries from Kamen Rider Kabuto and Choujuu Sentai Liveman!

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Rejoice Ultra fans!

Today is a landmark day in tokusatsu history as Tsuburaya Productions Co. Ltd announced their victory in US courts against UM Corporation (aka Chaiyo) for the international rights to the first six instalments in the Ultra Series. That’s right everyone, it’s been a long battle but Ultra Q, Ultraman, Ultra Seven, Return of Ultraman, Ultraman Ace and Ultraman Taro are finally home.

For those unaware the international rights for these six series have been in question for several years, after Chaiyo Productions founder Sompote Saengduenchai claimed that in 1976 Eiji Tsuburaya‘s son Noboru (who died in 1995) had provided him with a contract giving him rights to everything related to Ultraman outside Japanese territories, in exchange for a monetary loan. The legitimacy of the document was extremely questionable, however Japanese and Thai courts accepted this contract as real and binding due to supposed appearance of Noboru Tsuburaya’s hanko (signature stamp) in the document.

Headway was finally made November last year when a Californian jury deemed the document to be a fake and ruled in favour of Tsuburaya, but it isn’t until today that we have confirmation that the company’s long ordeal is finally over.

So what does this mean for the series in question? Will they be joining the rest of the Ultraman backcatalogue on Crunchyroll? New home releases with better quality masters? Who knows, but with Tsuburaya continuously looking to promote Ultraman on a worldwide scale we’ll find out soon enough.

 

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BUILD UP!(literally)

In case you missed it, Bandai announced that the Figure Standard series will once again be delving into Kamen Rider with Figure Rise Standard Kamen Rider Build Tank Rabbit having been on display at the last Winter Wonder Festival. 

Offical stock photography along with release info for this forthcoming kit courtesy of Bandai Hobby.

Figure Rise Standard Kamen Rider Build Tank Rabbit will be released in July and cost 3,240 yen.

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Another new release has just been teased for fans of Kamen Rider Ex-Aid and SH Figuarts!

This new teaser image suggests that DAN KUROTO himself will be obtaining a Figuart release! Even after previous entries for Kamen Rider Genm and the recently-teased Genm Level Billion fans are apparently STILL demanding more representation of this amazing character!

Sadly, no other information about this upcoming figure is available at time of writing- although based on the image, this release would include Kuroto’s CONTINUE pipe that allowed him to respawn when defeated.

Stay tuned to Tokunation for further details on this exciting release!

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Toei has officially uploaded the first full image of the next Kamen Rider to join the adventure that is Kamen Rider Build!

This is Kamen Rider Evol! This mysterious figure uses an incredibly powerful new henshin device called the EvolDriver.

While fans have speculated as to the identity of this Rider since toy listings first surfaced, we will leave any further details OFF the frontpage out of respect for the fans who wish to enjoy Build’s saga unspoiled.

Kamen Rider Evol will debut in the next episode of Kamen Rider Build! Stay tuned to TokuNation for further developments on this remarkable Rider series!

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Today we have some sad news to report. Verne Troyer, the actor perhaps best known for his role as the character Mini-Me in the Austin Powers franchise, has passed away. He was 49.

Now why are we reporting on this? Well, it’s an often over looked fact that Verne Troyer also had one small role in tokusatsu. An infamous role that has become an ironically loved character in recent years. Verne Troyer was actually the suit actor for Ferbus, from Saban’s Masked Rider. As such we felt it only appropriate to share the news of his passing with community.

The news of his passing comes way of The Hollywood Reporter. While no immediate cause of death is listed, there are quotes taken from his representatives/family that mention severe and chronic bouts with depression and suicide. Regardless of what has claimed his life, we only hope that all involved parties respect the privacy of those who cared for him and whom he cared for. If you yourself are suffering from depression or suicidal thoughts, please seek help from such sources as the National Suicide Prevention Hotline. The world is better with you in it.

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The Tamashii Nations S.H. Figuarts blog is sharing a treat with us today. Seitou’s dangerous rider, S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Rogue! They’ve recently gotten in a prototype sample of this upcoming figure for quality check purposes, and have shared a handful of images for fans to salivate over.

Check out everything after the jump by clicking “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post. And remember, S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Rogue will be released in September for 6264 yen as a Tamashii Web Exclusive. Be sure to keep an eye on your prferred middleman service to secure an order for one!