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At long last the 46th Super Sentai series Avataro Sentai DonBrothers has its first Mecha!

The DonBrothers access their new RoboTaro forms and combine into the great warrior Don Onitaijin! This Mecha is formed by Don Momotaro becoming the head & torso, SaruBrother forming the arms, InuBrother & OniSister becoming legs and finally KijiBrother turning into wings.

In a major step forward for DX Mecha engineering, the Don Onitaijin appears to feature FULL ARTICULATION in the knees AND elbows!

DX Don Onitaijin is currently scheduled for release in late May 2022. The price is a steep 9350 Yen before shipping & handling.

under Ultraman

In case you missed it, Tsuburaya Productions filed a trademark for the next entry of the Ultraman Franchise, and we finally have our first look at the new hero on the block: Ultraman Decker in this new teaser video found online.

Other info such as characters, plot, and setting aren’t known at the time of this posting but well be sure to keep you up to date as more info becomes available.

 

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Toei has completed their annual Super Sentai press conference, introducing the world to the 46th Super Sentai Series Avataro Sentai DonBrothers!

The DonBrothers team consists of:

*Don Momotaro (Momoi Taro) played by Kohei Higuchi is a young man who arrived on Earth in a peach-shaped capsule as a child. He is a competent swordsman who cannot tell a lie.

*Saru Brother (Shinichi Saruhara) played by Yuki Beppu is known as “The Professor” for his analytical mindset. He fights with brute strength and can quickly spot an opponents’ weakness.

*Oni Sister (Kito Haruka) played by Shida Kohaku is the youngest of the team, an aspiring manga artist with a combat style built on tricking enemies.

*Inu Brother (Tsubasa Inuzuka) played by Totaro is a wanted fugitive at the start of the series, hunting down the one who committed the crime he is accused of. Upon transforming he becomes much shorter and faster.

*Kiji Brother (Tsuyoshi Kijino) played by Hirofumi Suzuki is the oldest of the team; as the series begins he lives a normal life compared to the others. He specializes in aerial combat attacks.

And one familiar face remains in the DonBrothers cast: Kita Komagine, currently playing Kaito Goshikida in Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger! Kaito returns in this series as the owner of a coffee shop named DonBro and with a new set of powers- transforming into ZenKaiger Black!

Rounding out the DonBrothers supporting cast is Sohkoh Wada as Jin Momoi– Don Momotaro’s foster parent. Jin found the peach-shaped capsule containing Momoi Taro as a child; after coming into contact with the child Jin stopped aging. As the series begins Jin is in prison but can appear to the others using a holographic projection of himself.

The enemies of the Avataro Sentai DonBrothers are a group known as the Brain Persons! This villain team has three core members:

*Sonoi (played by Yuya Tominaga) is the calm-headed leader who loves painting.
*Sononi (played by Amisa Miyazaki) is a woman obsessed with human affairs.
*Sonoza (played by Shinnosuke Takahashi) is a man fascinated by human emotions since he cannot control his own.

The opening theme to DonBrothers is I Am The Only One! performed by MORISAKI WIN and features a dance sequence demonstrated by the cast:

Avataro Sentai DonBrothers begins on March 6 2022!

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A new Super Sentai means new merchandise!

Today we have our first official images for the first quarter of the 46th Super Sentai series, Avataro Sentai DonBrothers! This quarters’ releases will include:

*A Change Hero set of action figures for each of the DonBrothers- Don Momotaro, Saru Brother, Oni Sister, Kiji Brother & Inu Brother– with special weapons. Each Change Hero figure is sold individually for 1650 Yen and a boxset of all five will be available for 8250 Yen.

*The DX DonBlaster! This is the signature weapon & henshin device of the Avataro Sentai. The DonBlaster draws power from the unique Avataro Gears. The DX DonBlasters’ release will include 2 Avataro Gears- Don Momotaro & ZenKaiser. This release will cost 5280 Yen.

*The DX Donbra Buckle acts as a carrying case for the Avataro Gears. This release includes the Gears for Saru Brother, Oni Sister, Kiji Brother & Inu Brother. The DX Donbra Buckle will cost 2970 Yen.

*The DX Zangla Sword– signature weapon of Don Momotaro! This weapon is priced at 4950 Yen.

*The DX Enya Ridon– Don Momotaro’s personal vehicle! First Mecha in the DonBrothers line, the Enya Ridon will cost 4950 Yen.

*And finally, the DX Don ZenkaiOh! This special set is a release of the Enya Ridon bundled with a repack of Zenkaigers’ DX Zenkai Zyuran to complete the double-sided combination. DX Don ZenkaiOh is priced at 8250 Yen.

All this amazing Avataro Sentai DonBrothers will be hitting your preferred tokusatsu dealer in January/February 2022!

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Toei has published the first official images of the 46th Super Sentai Series- Avataro Sentai DonBrothers!

DonBrothers is a five-member Sentai team consisting of:

*Red Ranger Don Momotaro
*Blue Ranger Saru Brother
*Yellow Ranger Oni Sister
*Pink Ranger Kiji Brother
*Black Ranger Inu Brother

In deference to traditional suit actors, KijiBrother & InuBrother will apparently be computer-animated Rangers!

The DonBrothers team will channel the success of the Sentai Gears with a new model of equipment known as Avataro Gears. The teams’ signature weapon is the DonBlaster– a double barrelled pistol with Gear features. Don Momotaro carries a unique weapon- the Zanglass Sword that can also use Gears.

Lastly, a quick promotional shot gives us a look at Don Momotaro’s personal vehicle- the EnyaRideon!

Avataro Sentai DonBrothers is expected to begin in 2022. Stay tuned to TokuNation as we keep you up to date on this new chapter in Super Sentai history!

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It’s time once again for our Toku Toy Box Giveaway, a staple of TokuNation‘s history.  Every year in December we give away tokusatsu toys and collectibles to our readers, fans, and followers – just because you’re great!

This year will be a little bit different than years past.  The global pandemic has hit us all in some way, shape, or form and our staff is no exception.  Previously we would require everyone to register on our forums and comment on special galleries for the entirety of the month.  Unfortunately we were unable to prepare any galleries in time for Toku Toy Box 2021.

This year everything will be given away on our Twitter account – @TokuNation – with simple “Follow, Like, RT” rules in place.  We’re also incredibly delighted to share our two sponsors for this year’s Toku Toy Box – Tokullectibles.com and Team Kamen Rider of Bluefin Brands/Bandai-Namco!  Unfortunately, due to increased shipping costs and numerous shipping delays, as well as legalities with having sponsored companies donating items, this year we will only be opening Toku Toy Box to residents in the United States.  We are hoping to have an international giveaway sometime in the spring so for our international followers please stay tuned for more info!

And now for the goodies!  This year we’re incredibly excited to be giving away the following items:

  • CSM Sengoku Driver Project Ark Edition (courtesy Tokullectibles.com)
  • CSM Zeronos Belt
  • Legend Typhoon Belt (courtesy Tokullectibles.com)
  • Legend Makeover Belt Arcle – Kuuga (courtesy Tokullectibles.com)
  • SH Figuarts Shinkocchou Seihou Kamen Rider Decade Neo Decadriver Version
  • SH Figuarts Shinkocchou Seihou Kamen Rider OOO
  • Kamen Rider Zero-One Plushie (courtesy Team Kamen Rider)
  • Kamen Rider Zi-O Plushie (courtesy Team Kamen Rider)
  • Kamen Rider Build Plushie (courtesy Team Kamen Rider)
  • Kamen Rider OOO Plushie (courtesy Team Kamen Rider)
  • Kamen Rider W Plushie (courtesy Team Kamen Rider)
  • Kamen Rider Decade Plushie (courtesy Team Kamen Rider)
  • Kamen Rider Faiz Plushie (courtesy Team Kamen Rider)
  • Kamen Rider Den-O Plushie (courtesy Team Kamen Rider)
  • Kamen Rider Kuuga Plushie (courtesy Team Kamen Rider)
  • Power Rangers Lightning Collection Dino Thunder Red Ranger
  • Power Rangers Lightning Collection Dino Charge Red Ranger
  • Power Rangers Lightning Collection Psycho Blue Ranger (GameStop)
  • Power Rangers Lightning Collection Goldar (GameStop)
  • Power Rangers Lightning Collection Lord Zedd
  • Power Rangers Lightning Collection Mighty Morphin White Ranger
  • Power Rangers Lightning Collection Pumpkin Rapper
  • Power Rangers Lightning Collection SPD B Squad Blue Ranger vs A Squad Blue Ranger

These items will be grouped together for a series of giveaways leading up to the end of the year!  Again – make sure you’re following us on Twitter at @TokuNation!  Happy Holidays and thanks for being one of our awesome readers/followers/fans!

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On Saturday at the San Diego Comic Con 2021 Special Edition convention there was a panel with Team Kamen Rider of Bluefin Brands/Bandai-Namco and Shout! Factory/Shout! Factory TV/TokuSHOUTsu.  The panel concluded with the official North American premiere of Kamen Rider Zero-One: REALxTIME movie.  Attendees at the panel also received a swag-bag upon leaving.

We’ve recapped the panel and included some of the question and answers segment towards the end.

David and AJ from Team Kamen Rider, Ari from Shout! Factory on panel.

  • A brief overview of the history of Team Kamen Rider
  • All Heisei and Reiwa belts on display sent from TOEI
  • How can you support if you can’t purchase?
    • Share social media posts
    • Do surveys
    • Stream TokuSHOUTsu (for free)
  • New t-shirts on Amazon (soon)
    • Kamen Rider Gaim shirt
    • Kamen Rider Revice shirt
    • Kamen Rider 50th Anniversary shirt (logos)
  • Premium Bandai US
    • Kamen Rider V-Braclet
    • Kamen Rider Tamagotchi 50th Anniversary
  • Kamen Rider Manga & Comic Books coming 2022
    • Stonebot Comics (from South America)
    • Starting with Kuuga Manga (fully translated)
    • Then Kamen Rider Zero-One (original creation)
    • More details coming soon, approval for announcement only came 30 hours ago
  • TokuSHOUTsu
    • Kamen Rider Zero-One streaming begins January 1st 2022
    • More to come soon, especially outside the Big 3 (Kamen Rider/Sentai/Ultraman)
    • Kamen Rider Zero-One BluRay
      • Removed interlacing
      • Hard Subs
      • Original audio masters from Toei, so the sound is incredible
  • Some of the Q&A for Team Kamen Rider (TKR) & Shout! Factory (SF)/TokuSHOUTsu
    • American adaptation of Kamen Rider possible?
      • TKR:  “Do you want an adaptation or do you want an original creation?”
    • Can we get more series on BluRay?
      • SF:  “If Zero-One does well we can approach it.  We’ve talked about maybe a box set for the original series.  But we’re a small company so we need to see the return on what’s already being done.”
    • Is there anyway we can ask for specific seasons or series to be brought over?
      • SF:  “Use our social channels.  I can tell you I’ve gotten a ton of requests for Dragon Knight, followed by Metal Heroes.  But we talk to our own departments, and Toei, and come up with a plan after that.”
    • What about maybe dubbing a series?
      • SF:  “Yeah I’m sorry I really hate those.” – lol
    • What about action figures (not SH Figuarts)?
      • TKR:  Been working/fighting for those.  The same department that does RKF’s does DX Belts, so if the DX Belts do well it opens the door to potentially get the RKF’s out here.
    • Any plans to do these Kamen Rider movie releases in theaters via Fathom Events?  What about special episodes or movies for already-streaming properties, like Ryuki?
      • SF:  The plan for Heisei Generations FOREVER was actually to have it in theaters, and then the pandemic happened.  As the world gets back to normal it can be revisited.  As for the Ryuki special episode(s) or movies, if we were to do a physical release of the series, that is something we would then look to include, but currently no plans to stream it.
    • Fans from Mexico want Kamen Rider but don’t have access to watch it.  Is there any plans to expand?
      • SF:  Yes.  Been looking in to expanding in to new territories.  But we have a lot of properties and we can’t just drop in and go, we have to acquire the rights to those territories and Latin America is one area that I think we would want to move in to as Toei has a strong presence in a lot of those countries.  I wouldn’t expect anything in the next year, but definitely in the next few years, I would say there’s a really good chance.

under Kamen Rider

With Tamashii Nations 2021 underway we now have a plethora of new Kamen Rider entries in the SH Figuarts toyline!

Leading things off of course is the latest series- Kamen Rider Revice! SH Figuarts Kamen Rider Revi & Kamen Rider Vice are perfect recreations of their on-screen appearance.

From past years, the Kamen Rider Saber Figuarts lineup expands with Kamen Rider Sabela & Kamen Rider Durendal!

Kamen Rider Zero-One has some new entries as well, including Kamen Rider Zero-Two and Kamen Rider Vulcan LoneWolf.

A number of Shinkocchou Seihou items from the Heisei Era are on display, including:


*Kamen Rider Zeronos Zero Form
*Deneb
*Kamen Rider Saga
*Kamen Rider Decade Complete Form 21

And not to be outdone, the Showa Era of Kamen Rider will also receive several Seihou updates-


*Kamen Rider V3
*Riderman
*Kamen Rider X
*Kamen Rider Stronger

The event has only just begun, so stay tuned to TokuNation for further reveals!

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It’s that time of year again! Tamashii Nations 2021 is underway and as usual there are plenty of brand new figure reveals for collectors all over the world to get excited about. As expected, this year’s Ultraman offerings have a heavy focus on Ultraman Trigger and Ultraman Tiga however there are a few other surprises thrown in too, primarily from Ultraman Z and Ultra Galaxy Fight. Check out the full list of figures on show at the event below. Newly revealed figures have been bolded.

S.H. Figuarts:
Ultraman Trigger Multi Type
Ultraman Trigger Sky Type
Ultraman Trigger Dark
Ultraman Tiga Multi Type (Shinkocchou Seihou)
Ultraman Tiga Power Type (Shinkocchou Seihou)
Kyrieloid
Ultraman Ribut
Absolute Tartarus
Ultraman Zero
Zero Mantle
Shining Ultimate Ultraman Zero
Tector Gear Ultraman Zero
Ultraman Leo
Ultrawoman Grigio
Ultraman Z Original
Ultraman Z Alpha Edge
Ultraman Z Beta Smash
Ultraman Z Gamma Future
Ultraman Z Delta Rise Claw
SC-1 Sevenger
SC-2 Windom
SC-3 King Joe STORAGE Custom

Other:
Figuarts ZERO Ultraman Tiga Multi Type
DynAction Ultraman Zero

Futhermore we finally have a release date confirmed for S.H. Figuarts Ultraman Ribut! The Galaxy Rescue Force agent will be arriving as a retail release in April 2022, priced 6050 yen. Preorders for the figure will open on the 22nd November.

Check out the full selection of images after the jump!

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Toei has filed a trademark for the next entry in the Super Sentai franchise!

The 46th Super Sentai will apparently be known as Avataro Sentai DonBrothers! This new series is expected to begin in 2022.

Sadly, no other information regarding this new Super Sentai has been confirmed at time of writing. Stay tuned to TokuNation as we keep you up to date on this new chapter in Super Sentai history!