A poster for the upcoming anime movie Garo: Divine Flame has recently surfaced online.
In addition, a teaser trailer for the film has been uploaded by Garo Project (but be warned- there may be spoilers ahead!)
Divine Flame will serve as a sequel to the first Garo anime series, Seal of Flames. The movie will be released in May 2016.
We reported some time ago that FUNimation had picked up distribution rights to the first GARO anime series, Seal of Flames.
An official English dub of the series (referred to simply as Garo: The Animation) has finally been announced, and will be added to their online streaming services beginning March 15, 2016.
Sadly, no cast details have been provided at time of writing. Stay tuned to TokuNation as we keep you up to date on all Garo news!
Several new GARO projects were announced this past weekend at a special event in Japan!
Of particular note:
*The next Garo TV series will be called Garo: Retsuden! Details are sparse at the moment but this new series will feature characters from throughout the series’ history. Retsuden is scheduled to air in Spring 2016.
*Fan-favorite Makai Knight Zero will return again for a spinoff series, following on the success of 2014’s Black Blood. Actor Ray Fujita is set to reprise his role as the Silver Fanged Knight. Release date is sadly unknown at this time.
*Last but certainly not least, a film based on the anime Seal of Flames is also on the way, with the original cast reprising their roles! The movie, known as Divine Flame has a brief teaser:
Stay tuned to TokuNation as we keep you up to date on all Garo details!
At the annual fan-festival in Japan this weekend, a variety of new projects were announced to celebrate the legendary Golden Knight’s tenth anniversary. With thanks to The Tokusatsu Network for translations:
The cast of Garo: Yami O Terasu Mono (literally The One Who Shines In Darkness) will return for a new film called Gold Storm directed by Garo creator Keita Amemiya, to be released on March 28 2015. This film will serve as a pilot for the newest Garo season, also called Gold Storm.
The cast of recently-concluded season Makai No Hana will return for a sequel film (title and details unconfirmed at the time of writing) and a spinoff film, Biku Yamigirinochi following the mysterious Makai Priestess.
A second season and film project were announced for the animated series Garo: Seal of Flames but no other details are available at this time.
Finally, a special Garo-themed musical project (tentatively titled Makai Opera and also directed by Amemiya) is being developed- release details to be confirmed.
Definitely a bright future for the mighty Golden Knight!
Anime distributor Funimation has picked up the streaming rights for the upcoming Garo: Seal of Flames series!
The anime adaptation of the Golden Knight’s adventures will be simulcast with subtitles for all members who subscribe to Funimation’s streaming services. For those interested in joining, services cost 7.95 USD per month and can be played through a variety of media devices.
Garo: Seal of Flames begins this weekend in Japan! Be sure to tune in and see this new story unfold!
UPDATE! Popular subbing group TV-Nihon has stated on their Facebook page that because of the license obtained by FUNimation that they will NOT be doing subtitles for this animated Garo series. We are still awaiting to hear from the other subtitle groups on whether or not they will follow suit.
Another new teaser for the upcoming anime project GARO: Seal of Flames has been posted online. This one is much more action-heavy, giving us an excellent look at the Makai Armor & fight scenes for this project!
Seal of Flames is set to begin October 3rd upon conclusion of the current Garo series, Makai No Hana. Stay tuned to TokuNation until then for further details!