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And now we turn to a truly sad bit of news today. We unfortunately have to report that famed design artist, Yasushi Nirasawa, has passed away at 52. And while that name may not immediately evoke a response, if you’re a fan of the Kamen Rider franchise then you undoubtedly have seen Mr. Nirasawa’s work whether you realized it or not.

Though Mr. Nirasawa has worked with the franchise since Blade he’s most often remembered for his work on Kamen Rider Den-O as the designer behind the Imagin. Today marks the passing of an immense figure in the tokusatsu world. While Den-O is of course my personal favorite of his works, Mr. Nirasawa had his hands in a number of series familiar to fans.

Kamen Rider Blade
Kamen Rider Kabuto
Kamen Rider Den-O
Kamen Rider Decade
Kamen Rider G
Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger
Golden Knight Garo
Godzilla Final Wars

I’d like to take this moment to personally say that without this great mans’ vision and talent I don’t know how I would have ever gotten hooked on Kamen Rider. His designs gave birth to the powerful characters & personalities that first got me into the franchise. Whether breathing life into the terrifying and menacing Worms & Undead of Kamen Riders Kabuto & Blade respectively, or the heartwarming & fun antics of Den-O’s Imagin, Mr Nirasawa brought a special something to every thing he touched.

As one of his greatest (or most annoying depending on your tastes) creations once said, “From start to finish, I’m great!”

Goodbye, Mr. Nirasawa.

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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!

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After the success of Seal of Flames, fans have been looking forward to more information regarding future entries in the GARO anime universe.

Today, the Garo Project has updated with an official title for the anime’s second season- Guren no Tsuki (meaning The Crimson Moon.)

No release date has been announced at this time, but this season will also feature new character designs by Masakazu Katsura, best known for the anime series Tiger and Bunny.

Stay tuned to TokuNation for all Garo news!

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A special pre-screening event for the latest Makai Knight project, GARO: Gold Storm took place in Japan recently. We now have several new story details about this project and its television spinoff with the same title:

*The plot of Gold Storm (the movie) will involve Ryuga (the current wearer of GARO) and Makai Priest Rian attempting to cleanse the Golden Armor when they are confronted by living weapons- the Madou– who have another way to free the world from monsters. In the process Ryuga will unlock a new stage of power referred to as Garo Sho.

*The Gold Storm television series will focus on Ryuga & Rian’s efforts to seal away a castle known as Radan. Along the way they will meet a new Makai Priest named Gard and another Makai Knight named Akitsuki Daigo whose intentions are unclear. Gold Storm will also introduce a new Horror named Jinga– played by Inoue Masahiro, the actor famous for playing Kamen Rider Decade!

GARO: Gold Storm (the movie) is set to premiere in theaters on March 28 2015. An exact air date for the TV series is not yet announced so stay tuned to TokuNation for further details!

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The Garo Project Youtube Channel has uploaded a new teaser for the upcoming project Garo: Gold Storm.

This short video gives us a brief look at Makai Knight Ryuga, Makai Priest Rian and their new enemy- a mysterious dark knight played by Shunya Isaka.

The Gold Storm begins on March 28 2015!

 

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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!

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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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A new article at AnimeAnime.JP gives us some more insight into the upcoming Garo anime project Seal of Flames!

The titular Makai Knight this time around is Leon– a young man out to avenge the loss of his mother. Leon has been trained to use the Golden Armor by his mentor/guardian, Hermann.

Along the way Leon will also meet Makai Priestess Emma and a Prince named Alfonso– two more characters seeking revenge for past crimes. What events wind up linking these four souls? Only time will tell!

Seal of Flames will premiere later this year (exact date still unrevealed). Until then, stay tuned to TokuNation for further details & be sure to join in our ongoing Discussion Thread to share your thoughts on this upcoming new series!

 

The golden fang that cut through the darkness. I’ll succeed the fate of the flames!

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A new teaser trailer for the upcoming Garo anime project “Seal of Flames” has come online! This gives us our first look at the newest incarnation of the Golden Knight!

“Seal of Flames” does not yet have a confirmed release date (the trailer only mentions starting 2014) so stay tuned to TokuNation for further details on this exciting animated adventure!