We have our first look at the upcoming Kamen Rider Zero-One comic cover for issue 01. The cover is beautifully illustrated by Derrick Chews.
The story is written by Brandon Easton and drawn by Hendry Prasetya.
The book will be available November 23rd from Titan Comics.
Tonight was the annual Toei press conference introducing the world to the newest Kamen Rider series- Kamen Rider Geats!
This new series is built around the DESIRE GRAND PRIX where Riders fight for the chance to remake the world.
The first four contestants in the Desire Grand Prix are:
*Kamen Rider Geats– real name “Ace” Ukiyo Hidetoshi (portrayed by Kan Hideyoshi) is a mysterious but determined young man whose reasons for joining the Grand Prix will be revealed as the series progresses.
*Kamen Rider Tycoon– real name Kagekazu Sakurai (played by Riya Sato) is an unemployed college student who dreams of world peace.
*Kamen Rider Naago– real name Kurama Neon (played by Yumena Hoshino) is a social media influence from a celebrity family, who wishes for an ordinary life.
*Kamen Rider Buffa– real name Azuma Michinage (played by Toyo Kazuto) is a fighter who sees Geats as his greatest rival.
At least 3 more Riders were seen in the conference trailer but their identities have not been confirmed at time of writing.
The Riders will have some guides through their adventures-
*Tsumuri (played by Qingdao Heart) is the navigator for the Desire Grand Prix; her responsibility is to meet new Riders and introduce the rules of combat.
*Giroli– (played by Shugo Oshinari) is the concierge of the Temple of Desire, who oversees the participants of the Grand Prix.
Music for this series will be provided by Koda Kumi and Shonan no Kaze– the group known for the Kamen Rider Gaim theme Just Live More.
Kamen Rider Geats begins on September 4 2022!
It looks like Ranger Keys are back – and for fans of the current Sentai DonBrothers – hold on to your wallets!
Premium Bandai has revealed a brand new set of Ranger Keys – Memorial Edition Anniversary Heroes including DonBrothers Set. This set celebrates DonBrothers as well as the anniversaries of some Super Sentai series:
28 total pieces in this set.
Pre-orders are now available. 14,300 Yen with a January 2023 release.
Something years in the making has finally happened and it’s time to celebrate.
For the first time ever, current-year Kamen Rider merchandise will be made available for retailers to order in the United States. That means this year’s show – Kamen Rider Geats – will have its DX (deluxe) merchandise available for US specialty retailers (like comic book stores and stores like BigBadToyStore and Tokullectibles) to order.
This is breaking news and we will work to get you more information as soon as possible.
Bandai Japan has released some information, images, and details on the upcoming Kamen Rider Geats DX Desire Driver and the Raise Buckles accessories! More information will drop on Monday, August 1st in Japan (or Sunday, July 31st on this side of the Pacific). Pre-orders of this first release look to receive a Kamen Rider Revice themed Raise Buckle (hammer).
Check out the first images of the DX Desire Driver with Zombie Raise Buckle. With the way the DX Desire Driver works, you can create 10 different combinations on the actual driver straight out of the box (see pictures for examples). There is also a pre-order that includes a Kamen Rider Revice vistamp – so completionists beware!
Stay tuned for sponsor pre-order links!
A new round of scans has given us our first proper look at the fourth Kamen Rider of the Reiwa Era– Kamen Rider Geats!
These new scans offer some interesting insights into the upcoming series:
*Geats’ henshin device is known as the Desire Driver. This Driver will have two changeable elements- ID Cores & Raise Buckles.
*The ID Core will be the basic item for any Kamen Rider using the Desire Driver. Using the Geats ID Core transforms the wearer into Kamen Rider Geats Entry Form– which features only the white kitsune mask with a basic black undersuit.
*Adding a Raise Buckle to the Desire Driver unlocks new armored forms. Kamen Rider Geats’ first Raise Buckle is the Magnum Buckle (resembling a revolver) which activates Kamen Rider Geats Magnum Form– adding white armor to his arms & torso. The second confirmed Raise Buckle for Geats is the Boost Buckle (based on a motorcycle handlebar) that triggers Kamen Rider Geats Boost Form– which attaches red armor to the legs. Using both Buckles at once creates Magnum Boost Form– which is the configuration seen in the initial images of Kamen Rider Geats.
While not fully demonstrated in the available scans, the Raise Buckles are not bound to a single side of the Desire Driver and can be swapped- meaning the Magnum Form can become legs while the Boost Form could also be used on the torso.
Lastly, we have some shots of Kamen Rider Geats Magnum Boost Forms’ signature weapon- the Magnum Shooter 40X! This gun has a standard pistol configuration but extends to a rifle mode for long range attacks.
Kamen Rider Geats premieres on September 4 2022!
The official TV-ASAHI page for the next Kamen Rider series, Kamen Rider Geats has been opened- sharing the full story of this new hero!
Kamen Rider Geats’ true name is Ukiyo Hidetoshi– also known by the nickname Ace. At one point, this man joins a contest known as the DESIRE GRAND PRIX– a contest where players transform into Kamen Riders and battle the dangerous JAMATO creatures. The winner of the Desire Grand Prix gains the right to reshape the world based on what their heart desires.
Each Rider will gain points in the Desire Grand Prix by battling and defeating Jamato. At time of writing, Geats is the only Kamen Rider revealed for the series- but rumors suggest there may be as many as EIGHT Riders participating in the Grand Prix.
The writer for Kamen Rider Geats is Kamen Rider veteran Yuya Takahashi– whose resume includes Kamen Rider Ex-Aid & Kamen Rider Zero-One. Directing the series are more Rider veterans- Shojiro Nakazawa & Teruaki Sugihara. Longtime producer Naomi Takebe returns once again for her first Kamen Rider series in the Reiwa Era.
Kamen Rider Geats begins on September 4 2022!
Earlier today we saw the first official images of the next Kamen Rider– Kamen Rider Geats!
Closer examination of the images gives us a few hints at this upcoming series. The Driver appears to use Gear-like devices, probably this seasons’ collector gimmick.
A promotional flyer for the upcoming Winter 2022 Rider movie (a crossover with Kamen Rider Revice) offers a brief teaser for this new Rider’s story:
“A young man will bet everything on a strange game, changing his boring life for something more exciting.
The game of PROTECTING THE WORLD!
Could he be the last victor?”
This suggests Geats may be in a contest between other Riders in his series.
Kamen Rider Geats will begin airing on September 4 2022! Stay tuned to Tokunation for further details on this new chapter in Kamen Rider history!
Ahead of the Kamen Rider Revice summer movie, we have our first look at the upcoming Kamen Rider Geats!
As rumored, the character looks to have a mask based on a fox as well as armor that can switch places on his body.
More details are sure to follow.
Shout! Factory today at Anime Expo and via press release has announced the next Kamen Rider series to receive a North American, English subtitled release on Blu-Ray and it is none other than the fan-favorite series of Kamen Rider Kuuga.
Kamen Rider was one of the first series to be officially translated for streaming on the Tokushoutsu service. The series will now be made available for North American audiences on Blu-Ray with a release date of September 20th, 2022.
Pre-order your copy (with exclusive poster while supplies last) by clicking here.
Check out the press release below.
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In continued celebration of the landmark series’ 50th anniversary, Shout! Factory, in collaboration with Toei Company Ltd., is proud to present a special Kamen Rider collection, KAMEN RIDER KUUGA: THE COMPLETE SERIES on national home entertainment shelves in September 20, 2022. Available for the first time in North America, this long-awaited 7-Disc Blu-ray set contains all 49 action-packed episodes from the original Japanese master and features separate subtitle tracks (Japanese only subtitle track and Japanese + Grongi language translation). KAMEN RIDER KUUGA: THE COMPLETE SERIES is a must-have for loyal fans and pop-culture collectors. Pre-order is available now at ShoutFactory.com. Fans who order KAMEN RIDER KUUGA: THE COMPLETE SERIES from Shout! Factory will also receive a poster, while supplies last.
Originally premiering in 1971, the long-running Japanese television series Kamen Rider follows the exploits of a masked, motorcycle-riding hero who fights the forces of evil. The number one kids’ program in Japan for almost 50 years, Kamen Rider has proved to be beloved through multiple series iterations and generations of fans and Riders.
KAMEN RIDER KUUGA | Synopsis
KAMEN RIDER KUUGA premiered in Japan in 2000 and was the first installment in the franchise’s televised run in the Heisei Era.
When a group of archaeologists uncovers the tomb of a legendary warrior, they unearth Kuuga’s belt, accidentally releasing an ancient race of monsters called the Grongi, bent on destroying humanity. Enter Yusuke Godai, a modern-day guy-next-door, who learns he is telepathically linked to the mysterious stone belt. With its power, he transforms into the legendary warrior known as Kuuga, humanity’s only defense against the murderous Grongi monsters.
About TOEI COMPANY, LTD.
TOEI COMPANY, LTD. has enjoyed support from a diverse fan base since its founding in 1951 and striven to provide various entertainment through the production of movies, TV shows, animation, and other home entertainment products, with diversified applications of these contents. TOEI also produces these contents at both production studios in Tokyo and Kyoto together with post-production facility, TOEI DIGITAL CENTER in Tokyo. With its affiliate, TOEI ANIMATION OIZUMI STUDIO, TOEI engages in the development of character-based businesses and events. Also, T-JOY CO., LTD., cinema complex operator by TOEI, continues to distribute a lot of movies for theatrical release to meet the diversification of movie entertainment. For more information, please visit to the webpage of TOEI COMPANY, LTD(https://www.toei.co.jp/en/company/index.html).
About Shout! Factory
Shout! Factory, LLC is a leading multi-platform media company devoted to film and TV distribution, development, and production. Founded by Richard Foos, Bob Emmer, and Garson Foos in 2003, Shout! owns and manages a large portfolio of films, contemporary and classic TV series, animation, and documentaries. The company’s creative acquisition mandate has established it as a leading independent distributor, with partners and properties including GKIDS, Sesame Street, LAIKA Studios, The Carol Burnett Show, The Johnny Carson Show, IFC Films, Stephen J. Cannell Productions, ITV Studios, Major League Baseball Productions, and many others. Shout! Factory Kids focuses on live-action and animated kids and family properties as well as anime, and the company releases films and television shows in other genres under the Scream Factory and Shout Select imprints. Shout! develops, acquires and distributes new films via Shout! Studios, owns and operates libraries including Mystery Science Theater 3000 (in partnership with creator Joel Hodgson), ALF, and the Roger Corman New Horizons Pictures Library, and operates the acclaimed streaming service Shout! Factory TV. Shout! Factory is based in Los Angeles, California. For more on Shout! Factory, visit shoutfactory.com.
