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New characters have been added to Kamen Rider Battle Ride War 2’s Roster!

Kamen Rider Gaim Kiwami Arms and Shin Zangetsu have both been confirmed as DLC characters, much like WIzard Infinity and Beast Hyper from the last game.

Kiwami appears to play similar to Fourze: with the different Armored Rider weapons being worked into his combo attacks. Meanwhile, the trailer doesn’t make it clear if Shin zangetsu is Takatora or

Spoiler:
Miichi
behind the helmet.

Battle Ride War 2 will be hitting later this month for both Ps3 and Wii U consoles, the video demonstrating the two in action can be seen below:

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After a a few smaller images were leaked last night we finally have our first full on look at Arms Change AC13 Kamen Rider Gaim Kiwami Arms! Currently on display at Tokyo Toy Show 2014 Kiwami Arms is shown in various stages of it’s transformation both pre and during the cast off of the included dummy Kachidoki Armor.

Kiwami Arms also looks to include the DJ Gun in it’s combined form with the Musou Saber, Taiken Mode. But what’s most awesome about these images is the confirmation that AC Kiwami Arms is FULLY compatible with previous Arms Change armors! In the second revealed image we see Kiwami wearing Gaim’s Orange Arms.  So expect to see some crazy combinations on top of this guy once he’s released!

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Another new preview for the second season of Ultraman Ginga has hit the web. Sadly the official streaming version is region-locked but a helpful fan has reuploaded the preview RIGHT HERE for all Ultra Fans to enjoy!

“Ultraman Ginga S” hits the airwaves on July 5th! Stay tuned to TokuNation until then for further details!

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Another teaser from Tokyo Toy Show  has revealed some surprising news: Ressha Sentai ToQGer will be joining Bandai’s Chogkin series of die cast toys starting with of course a re-making of the DX ToQOh with some new pieces.

But shockingly, the line will also contain the enemy mecha as well with the Dark Liner Robos of the Shadow Line having been teased.
For now there’s no word when the Dark Liner Robo will see release, but TokQoh is listed as 12,000 yen and exclusive to Premium Bandai 

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Word comes from the Tokyo Toy Show that the Apple themed Riders of Gaim’s Summer Movie will be getting Arms Change figures!

 

For now, the photo from TagHobby remains too small to make out any of the details but they seem to have  been confirmed as a Premium Bandai exclusive and sold as a two pack.

In addition, we have another photo showing the dummy Kachidoki cast off armor that will be included with the upcoming Kiwami Arms

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Let’s Watch Wednesdays is back at it again to bring manly tears to you. Kamen Rider Den-O meets a new ally this week!

Urataros has joined the Den-Liner crew! But are his womanizing ways behind him? Obviously, not. Yet again he reels Ryutarou into more trouble. But a relationship will be reforged because of him. And Ryutarou must ask why his sister can’t remember something truly dear to her. Buried deep down are memories that bring tears to Airi’s eyes. And speaking of tears, his strength will make you cry! The 3rd Imagin of the Den-Liner appears. Kintaros! And next week, anew form!

Fun Fact #3

Yet another actor you’ve seen before appears in Kamen Rider Den-O! In Den-O actress Wakana Matsumoto portrayed the lovely and idolized Airi Nogami, older sister to our sometimes heroic main character. She would also later play Manami Kawasaki. A Gate, notorious thief,  and a bit of a gold digger from Kamen Rider Wizard who would cross paths with our titular hero. 

Click “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post to join the discussion that’s always at a climax! Let’s Watch Wednesdays!

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The Premium Bandai website has finally been updated with new pictures of the Ticket puppet that was revealed just last week.

The actual puppet itself unfortunately isn’t quite the high end replica that people were speculating. None the less, Ticket is still coming out in limited quantities for the relatively low price 2,970 yen.

The Ticket Puppet will be shipping out in August 2014.

Special thanks to board member Goblez for giving us the heads up!

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Attention all Power Rangers fans in or near Denver, Colorado! This weekend is the third annual Denver Comic Con and it’s the largest convention yet! For those of you who are fans of brightly colored spandex wearing heroes (and a main villain), this is a great opportunity to meet some of your childhood heroes. In attendance this year is David Yost who played Billy the Mighty Morphin Blue Power Ranger, Walter Jones who played Zack the Mighty Morphin Black Power Ranger, Jason David Frank who played Tommy the Mighty Morphin Green and White Power Rangers, the Power Rangers Zeo Red Ranger, the Power Rangers Turbo Red Ranger, the Power Rangers Dino Thunder Black Ranger, and is returning as the Mighty Morphin Green Power Ranger in the final episode of this year’s Power Rangers Super Megaforce. Last and certainly not least is Robert Axelrod, the voice of the evil Lord Zedd from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (and Armadillomon from Digimon Season 2)!.

Your scheduling block is pretty simple. On Friday, June 13th from 11:00am to 11:50am, join Walter Jones, David Yost, and Robert Axelrod in the Power Rangers: Morphin Time! panel. On Saturday, June 14th from 11:00am to 11:50am, join Jason David Frank for the Power Rangers: Jason David Frank panel. Here’s your pricing information for each guest, who will be available for autographs and photo opportunities:

  • David Yost (Mighty Morphin Blue Power Ranger)
    Autograph – $20
    Photo Op – $30
  • Walter Jones (Mighty Morphin Black Power Ranger)
    Autograph – $20
    Photo Op – $30
  • Jason David Frank (Mighty Morphin Green & White Ranger)
    Autograph – $40
    Photo Op (normal) – $40
    Photo Op (in costume) – $50
  • Robert Axelrod (Lord Zedd)
    No information listed (may not be offering autographs or pictures)

TokuNation.com, as well as the Talkin Toku Podcast, are proud to be attending this year’s Denver Comic Con as official media. TokuNation.com will be live-tweeting from the show on our official Twitter account @TokuNation, taking pictures, recording the panels, and Talkin Toku host Kickback will be conducting special guest interviews (guest schedules permitting, more information on this to be made in a future news post), and more. If you’re planning to attend the convention (tickets are SOLD OUT for the show except for Friday) please join in our discussion thread – Kickback would love to meet you and spend a day or two geeking out over Power Rangers, Batman 75th Anniversary, Star Trek: The Next Generation Reunion, The Walking Dead, and tons of comic book writers and artists. See you at the show!

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The Official Power Morphicon is doing all they can to make your Power Morphicon a Lightspeed Rescue! Announced today, the first original American-created Power Ranger, Rhett Fisher who played Ryan the Titanium Ranger for Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue, will be attending the convention on Friday, August 22nd. The text does state “at this time”, meaning there’s a possibility that he could appear for more than just the first day. Get on social media and show the man some love! He’s not the only one announced today though. Here’s the official run-down:

  • Rhett Fisher (Titanium Ranger, Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue)
  • Robert Hughes (Producer on VR Troopers/Masked Rider/Big Bad Beetleborgs/Beetleborgs Metallix, Mystic Knights of Tir Na Nog, Director on Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/VR Troopers/Mystic Knights of Tir Na Nog)

The guest list just keeps getting larger and larger! If you haven’t taken time to register for the show yet – click here and start your registration process! Those involved with Power Morphicon have stated that registration will close sometime in July – don’t risk it! Register today and prepare yourself for the ultimate Power Rangers and overall American tokusatsu experience!

TokuNation.com is proud to be attending this year’s Power Morphicon as a platinum member. We will be front and center at the panels you want to see, talking to the guests you want to hear from, and bringing you all the news, pictures, and updates as they happen! Be sure to keep up with the news by following us on Twitter @TokuNation on Twitter. Our very own Kickback from the Talkin Toku Podcast will be in attendance with our good friends @TrekkieB47 and @TheCinemaSlob from the Ranger Command Power Hour Podcast and will host live feeds from the show!

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Welcome to the first of many Power Rangers Mondays here at TokuNation.com! Every single Monday we will have an article focused on all things Power Rangers. Whether it be relevant to something in the news or fun facts or even just something off the wall, we’re committed to bringing you something fun and interesting to read about Power Rangers!

We’re kicking off our first Power Rangers Monday in style with an article focused on the upcoming series Power Rangers Dino Charge, which is to be an adaption of the popular Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger series. And what better way to start off that whole area of discussion than with an article all about adaption – namely, our list of what we consider the Top 5 Things We Want to See Adapted from Kyoryuger.

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So charge those batteries and brave in to our article by clicking “Read More”! And once you’re done, join the discussion and tell us what YOUR top 5 things are that you believe should be adapted. Enjoy!

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