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It’s time for Let’s Watch Wednesdays once again here at TokuNation. And although we’re still steaming downing the tracks with Kamen Rider Den-O, this weeks installment brings us to the first of many Den-O Theatrical films. This week we view Kamen Rider Den-O The Movie: Ore Tanjou!

Kamen Rider Gaoh, has appeared. Intent on controlling and erasing time itself he’ll take Den-Liner & Gaoh Liner to rider God’s Line.  Hana & Ryutaro will travel to the past and encounter Ryutaro’s younger self, Sieg will return for a proper debut with Wing Form, and Yuuto will go back in time to find help. Last week we saw Yuuto & Deneb creating all kinds  hijinks, kidnapping Ryutaro from various points in time, all for the Climax Scene. Well the Scene is officially here, and the power of 4 Den-O’s will unite against Gaoh with all of time at stake! But before that we’ll have some fun with a new rider, Mini Den-O!? It’s a wild ride this week, but you can be sure there will be repercussions from this film. Next week we’ll see just what happens to Ryutaro after the Climax Scene. 

Den-O Trivia #10

Getting back to actors in this franchise, let’s take a look at this films big villain Kamen Rider Gaoh! Played by veteran actor Hiroyuki Watanabe, Gaoh’s costume is based on Den-O Sword Form but has a Crocodile motif. Something that wouldn’t turn up again in rider design until OOO BuraKaWani combo. Sadly Gaoh’s suit no longer exists physically as it was scrapped for parts to produce the Kamen Rider Yuuki suit in one of Den-O’s later films, Final Countdown.

Mr. Watanabe, having had a rather long career, was no stranger to tokusatsu before this role. He portrayed the Xig Commander Ishimuro in Ultraman Gaia, Taiga Saejima in Garo & it’s spinoff Beast of the White Night, and beyond Den-O he would go on to appear in the rebooted Karate Robo Zaborger film in 2011.

Be sure to click “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post to join this weeks theatrical discussion!

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Thanks to a leaked photo of the upcoming toyline, we may now have our first real look at the design of Kamen Rider Drive! This TK 01 action figure (this years’ super-poseable series, the replacement for Gaim’s Arms Change) definitely matches up with early concept images and seems very similar to the on-set photos.

Speaking of which, two more photos taken during the filming of Kamen Rider Drive have surfaced online- one of which offers us a glimpse at Drive’s rival, Machin Chaser! It seems the secondary character will use  the traditional motorcycle for transportation while Drive handles the Trideron vehicle.

ALL DETAILS REGARDING KAMEN RIDER DRIVE ARE UNCONFIRMED AT THE TIME OF THIS WRITING. Feel free to join in our Ongoing Kamen Rider Drive Discussion Thread & share your thoughts about the upcoming series!

 

 

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We’re nearing show time folks! The Official Power Morphicon is less than two weeks away and they are still adding guests! While the regular Monday update was postponed until Tuesday, it was worth the wait, because fans of “Plan Xander” will be happy to hear that another fan-favorite Green Ranger is attending! Announced for the show are the following individuals:

  • Richard Brancatisano (“Xander”, Power Rangers Mystic Force Green Ranger)
  • Mark Litton (Writer for Season 1 of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, VR Troopers, and Masked Rider)
  • Larry Litton (1st Assistant Director and Director for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers)
  • Rembrandt Sabelis (“Lucky Landon” from Superhuman Samurai Syber Squad)
  • Slowfinger Cosplay (will be in Superhuman Samurai Syber Squad cosplay)

And to top it off, Power Morphicon also updated their Instagram with some comments regarding the convention’s official exclusive (pictured with this story), the Jungle Fury Wolf Ranger & Titanium Ranger Ranger Keys. Those details are as follows:

  • Price is $10 per pack
  • Limit 1 per attendee
  • Only 500 made, estimated to sell out early Saturday

So for those planning to purchase and horde keys – you’re out of luck! And for those hoping that a buddy might get them a set – time to put on your best puppy dog eyes impression and find out what it might cost you to part with this very limited exclusive.

If you’re attending the show please be sure to look for our very own Kickback from our Talkin Toku Podcast! He is attending the show with our friends TrekkieB47 and TheCinemaSlob from the Ranger Command Power Hour Podcast! They are promising a live stream sometime during the show as well as tweeting updates from the show as they happen. Stay with us as we update you with all the news and information from the show! We will also have a special announcement to make sometime before or at the show regarding TokuNation so stay tuned for that as well!

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In this day and age there are a lot of short films being created by fans of different properties who are now all grown up. Power Rangers seems to bring a lot of kids from the 90’s who are now fully functioning adults back in to the foray as they put their own ideas and take-aways from the show in to their own short film. There have been many awesome short films, one of the most notable being Zordon of Eltar, but today we have been gifted with another great short film – The Ranger, directed by Matt Jayson.

To set it up – it takes place 20+ years after the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and focuses mostly on the character Jason. We also hear about the fate of Billy and are hinted at a fate for Kimberly. It really show cases what a real-life version of a teenager being recruited to fight an alien army would go through AFTER losing their teenage years to a battle and then never being needed again – and it does it perfectly without coming across as “dark” or “gritty”.

What are you waiting for? Click here to watch “The Ranger” by Matt Jayson on FunnyOrDie.com!

Personally? The ending of this gave me goosebumps. And if you’re a fan of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, it will probably give you goosebumps too. Please join in our discussion of this little film. Is this how a fan film should be done? Are you hoping that Matt Jayson does more? Sound off!

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The Good, The Bad, And Godzilla Blog has revealed that the upcoming Kikaider Reboot movie will be making its way to the US! JN Productions/Generation Kikaida has finalized their licensing deal with Toei and the movie will premiere in Honolulu on October 10th-16th, in “Titan XC” at the Ward Stadium 16. Hurray for the US premiere of Kikaider: The Ultimate Human Robot!

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An all new Godzilla series by IDW Publishing starts tomorrow and we’ve got the preview of the 1st issue!

Godzilla Cataclysm #1

Years have passed since the monster apocalypse nearly destroyed mankind. Now it is merely a distant, nightmarish memory for Hiroshi, an elder in one of the few remaining tribes of humans. Little does Hiroshi know that the apocalypse is not over, and that his memories of the past may yet save the future!

Read on to preview this issue!

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One of the most memorable and for a time most frightening villains the Power Rangers have ever faced, Lord Zedd has always been a fan favorite. Over the years Zedd has had a mere handful of action figures produced in his likeness, but it looks like things are changing for the former Emperor of Evil. Released just recently as a Toy ‘R’ Us Exclusive is the Power Rangers Legacy Lord Zedd figure!

This figure was also sold as a “shared exclusive” via the Entertainment Earth booth at San Diego Comic-Con, which is where the figure used for this gallery was purchased. Legazy Lord Zedd is one of 8 Legacy figures currently making the rounds to Toys ‘R’ Us across the US and Canada, however he is the only villain in the line so far. Packaged in a deliciously vintage style Might Morphin’ Power Rangers box, and equipped with his mighty staff, Lord Zedd is ready to menace your 5″ ranger figure collection!

Before you hit the jump to check out our photo gallery, why not check out a video review of this figure by our awesome buddy baltmatrix!

Click “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post to catch the full 40 image gallery & review of Power Rangers Legacy Lord Zedd!

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The voices for the upcoming GARO anime project have finally been revealed!

*Leon Lewis, the animated Garo, will be voiced by Daisuke Namikawa an outstanding voiceover veteran perhaps best know to tokusatsu fans as Speedor from Engine Sentai Go-Onger. 

*Herman Lewis, Leon’s guardian, is portrayed by Kenyu Horiuchi another long-term performer with several projects under his belt. 

*New Makai Priestess Emma will be played by Romi Park, whose previous voicework includes Digimon Adventure 02, Naruto and Kill la Kill.

*Last but not least, the mysterious prince Alfonso will be voiced by Katsuhito Nomura a relative newcomer to voice acting. 

In addition, JAM Project will be returning to GARO once again & perform the opening theme of this new anime project.

Garo: Seal of Flames will premiere in Fall 2014 (exact release date still unconfirmed. Stay tuned to TokuNation for further details!

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Another new video game is on the way for Kamen Rider fans!

With thanks to The Tokusatsu Network for the heads up, SummonRide uses a variety of Rider figurines through gameplay, similar to the Skylanders franchise. Placing a figure over the Rider Gate makes that character appear in-game. Character attacks can also be augmented through Chips sold alongside the figurines. Sets of 2 chips & 2 figurines will retail for 1800 Yen apiece while other Chips will be sold at the 1500 yen pricepoint.

The Kamen Riders used in SummonRide are categorized by elemental-based powers: Fire, Water, Wind, Light and Darkness. Each element set contains at least 3 Kamen Riders, with additional Riders presumably joining the lineup after the initial release.

Kamen Rider: SummonRide will be released this December for the PlayStation 3 and WiiU video game consoles! Stay tuned to TokuNation for further details! Thanks again to our friends at TokusatsuNetwork.com for the heads up!

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ALL ABOARD!

Ressha Sentai ToQGer’s first imaginative video game was announced for Android operating systems today via Toei’s official youtube channel.

In the game, you take  control of one of the ToQgers and  you move through a Bomberman-esque map fighting Crows and avoiding various obstacles.

The Ressha Sentai ToQGer mobile game will be made available for download via GooglePlay.