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under Kamen Rider

Courtesy of Henshin Justice Unlimited we have a translation of the synopses for the forthcoming Kamen Rider Agito and Kamen Rider 555 novels, both of which were co-written by series head for each series Toshiki Inoue.

The Kamen Rider Agito novel, written by Inoue and Naohiro Okamura, is a retelling of the series plot, including major scenes from the show as well as new plot. The synopsis on the back of the book says:

Shoichi, a young man who is fighting as Agito against the Unknown, despite suffering from amnesia. Ryo has managed to awaken the power of Gills, but because of that his body is slowly decaying. As well as G3, Hikawa, how will their fates intervene?

Meanwhile the Faiz novel, written by Inoue and Kenji Konuta, is a sequel to the 2004 novel “Grotesque Flowers”.

It’s been 5 years and Takumi and Mari haven’t heard or seen from Keitaro, Kusaka, Naoya, or Kiba after the incidents from Grotesque Flowers. All of a sudden, out of nowhere a new shining warrior appears. No one seems to know who this person is. Takumi and Mari, who have both been trying to live peaceful lives, have to once again fight together.

The two novels are to be released on January 31st.

under Super Sentai

The 37th Super Sentai may have some familiar faces in its recurring cast.

Early reports suggested that Nao Nagasawa (best known for her role as HurricaneBlue would have a semi-regular spot in the series.

Now, casting reports have confirmed two other names for the lineup- Ayumi Kinoshita also known as DekaYellow and Kenji Ebisawa (formerly Go-On Black)

Does this represent an extensive assembly of talented performers, or yet another desperate attempt to recover from their current ratings disaster? Tune in Feb. 17th to find out! :D

UPDATE: Alpha Hero Shock has uploaded images of the two as they will appear in the show. Ayumi Kinoshita will play Nobuharu/KyoryuBlue’s sister, while Kenji Ebisawa will play Ian/KyoryuBlack’s best friend. Nao Nasagawa’s role is still unconfirmed, but rumours suggest she will be appearing as a villain!

SOURCE: JEFusion

under Super Sentai

Toei’s latest Super Sentai team is Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger!! Premiere date set on Feb. 17th, the cast were on hand to meet with the fans and reporters at the annual announcement press conference, here are some pictures from the event.

Stay tuned to TokuNation for all your Kyoryuger news!

source: http://mainichi.jp/graph/2013/01/26/20130126dyo00m200021000c/001.html and @accel_leo_l77

under Super Sentai

The opening theme song for the 37th Super Sentai Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger has been officially revealed! The theme is titled “Vamola (or Let’s Go) Kyoryuger!” and is performed by relatively new artist Kamata Shogo. The single of this theme will be released on March 13th but for now enjoy the free preview provided HERE by Nippon Columbia!

under Kamen Rider

The last few days of magazine scans have revealed release details for SH Figuarts such as Den-O Axe Form, Wizard Flame Dragon, Den-O Liner and more! Today an additional scan brings us the long awaited release details for S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider X!

Kamen Rider X will be released this May for 3360 yen! With the release of X, collectors will FINALLY be able to complete their collections of the 7 Legendary Riders! At long last the 7 original Showa Kamen Riders will be complete!

Credit: Toys Daily, AlphaHeroShock

under Power Rangers

Now here is something that is completely out of left field!, a 31″, (that’s right, 31 INCHES OF PURE AWESOMENESS!) Red Megaforce Ranger Figure has shown up at several Toys R Us’ across the country. Not much is known about it, except that its made by a company called Creative Design International and it retails for $34.99

So if you always wanted a heck-huge red ranger figure, now is the time to get one! (myself I’m holding out in case we get an epic Robo knight)

Credit goes to Bruno and Mia of MMPRToys and to member Raz for letting us know of this release

Stay Tuned to Tokunation for more information about this epic release

under Ultraman

The official Namco Bandai Youtube account has uploaded a new promo of the forthcoming Ultraman All Star Chronicle game for PSP. This turn-based strategy game will be the first solo Ultraman title (as opposed to crossovers with other franchises) in six years. Check out the video below:

Ultraman All Star Chronicle is due for release in Japan on March 7th.

Credit: JEFusion

under Power Rangers

With the 20th Anniversary of Power Rangers upon us, its not surprising that this year will see more merchandise than ever before of the franchise. One of the more unusual pieces due for release is a Power Rangers Monopoly board game, and the Official Power Rangers Facebook Page is giving fans the opportunity to vote on the final token for it.

The first five tokens have been chosen and will remain top secret for the time being, however the choices for the final one are:
Goldar,
Mighty Morphin Boots,
or
Angel Grove Juice Bar Cup with Straw

Cast your vote HERE!

under Godzilla

In our recent Godzilla 2014 Movie update, we mentioned that Frank Darabont would be finalizing the script. Recently, io9 talked with Darabont, and how his Godzilla will be a “terrifying force of nature”:

What I found very interesting about Godzilla is that he started off definitely as a metaphor for Hiroshima and Nagasaki. And some of the atom bomb testing we were doing in the South Pacific in the subsequent years. The giant terrifying force of nature that comes and stomps the shit out of your city, that was Godzilla. Filtered through the very fanciful imaginations of the Japanese perception. And then he became Clifford the Big Red Dog in the subsequent films. He became the mascot of Japan, he became the protector of Japan. Another big ugly monster would show up and he would fight that monster to protect Japan. Which I never really quite understood, the shift.

Darabont does not want to make a campy Godzilla movie:

What we’re trying to do with the new movie is not have it camp, not have it be campy. We’re kind of taking a cool new look at it. But with a lot of tradition in the first film. We want this to be a terrifying force of nature. And what was really cool, for me, is there was a very compelling human drama that I got to weave into it. It’s not that cliched, thinly disguised romance or bromance, or whatever. It’s different, it’s a different set of circumstances than you’re used to seeing. And that’s tremendously exciting as a writer when you’re asked to do something else.

Do you think Darabont’s take on Godzilla is going in the right direction? Discuss!