Month: June 2018

Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Intro Sequence Streamed

Pak Hanu

The official Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles twitter page has updated with the first reveal of the intro sequence to Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. For those who are unaware, Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is the upcoming animated series based on the brand. The intro sequence features a pretty kicking theme song and showcases the turtles in action. https://twitter.com/tmnt/status/1011640411264339970?s=21 Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is set to premiere on Nickelodeon this September. Personally I already had some hopes for the series, but seeing the intro sequence it is starting to look…

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The Eyes of Bayonetta 2 Official Artbook Release Date Announced

Pak Hanu

Amazon has recently open pre-orders for the The Eyes of Bayonetta 2. For those who are aren’t aware, The Eyes of Bayonetta 2, is the the second artbook that features a collection of concept images and more based on Bayonetta 2. As the name suggests, the first artbook titled, “The Eyes of Bayonetta,” featured a look at the concepts and other various details about the first Bayonetta game. The Eyes of Bayonetta was released by Udon Entertainment on December 31, 2013 in the US and was published by Famitsu Wave on July 19, 2010. The Eyes of Bayonetta 2 was released in Japan in December 2014 and…

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Review: Haropla 01 – Haro (Basic Green)

Michael Lederhos

The famed mascot of the Mobile Suit Gundam franchise, Haro finally joins the Gundam model kit line-up. Kicking off the Haropla line, today we are looking at the Basic Green Haro which first appeared in the original Mobile Suit Gundam TV series. The Haropla line contains multiple colors of Haros such as the Shooting Orange version based on Gundam 00 and the MomoHaro from Gundam Build Divers. The Haropla line will most likely become as expansive as the Pettitgguy line that preceded it. The Haropla kits retail for 540 yen…

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Overlord III Anime Premiere Date Announced

Pak Hanu

Over the weekend, the official Overlord III anime website updated with the reveal of a new official visual for the upcoming season as well as the premiere date. Overlord III, aka the third season of the Overlord anime series will premiere on AT-X, Toyko MX, and MBS on July 10. The season will also debut on the AbemaTV streaming service on the same day. Overlord III will also debut on BS11 on July 11 and on TV Aichi on July 12.  Madhouse will return to continue production for the upcoming season and OxT will also return to perform the new theme song titled, “VORACITY.” The new ending theme song titled, “Silent Solitude,” will…

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Official Images: Complete Selection Modification V Buckle & Dragvisor

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Nearly a month ago, Premium Bandai began teasing the next release in the Complete Selection Modification series. The teaser for the third Heisei Kamen Rider series, Kamen Rider Ryuki and its Rider Belt, the V Buckle! However, North American fans may identify this series due to its adaptation as Kamen Rider Dragon Knight. The V Buckle is device that the 13 Riders would transform with after inserting their specific Advent Deck. Then shortly afterwards Premium Bandai also revealed that a CSM Dragvisor, Ryuki’s signature Visor, would follow. While these item…

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Official Images: S.H.Figuarts Shinkocchou Seihou Kamen Rider Wizard Flame Style

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

“It is showtime!” as Tamashii Nations has released the official information on the upcoming, S.H.Figuarts Shinkocchou Seihou Kamen Rider Wizard. The figure will accurately capture the original in Shinkocchou Seihou fashion, especially since the original S.H.Figuarts Kamen Rider Wizard was received poorly. Unlike the original S.H.Figuarts Kamen Rider Wizard, the Shinkocchou Seihou’s trench coat will be made from wire hemmed cloth; it is a similar style as screen in the S.H.Figuarts Omegamon Our War Games Ver. cape. In addition, the figure will feature the ability to rotate the WizardDriver and…

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Cosplay Cafe 42: Tyborg Cosplay

Ben Odinson

Happy Friday heroes, we have another Cosplay Cafe for everyone. Making his debut is Based Tyborg, a fantastic dude who’s work I recently discovered and I had to get him in the cafe. So without prolonging this any further, let’s get to know Based Tyborg. 1. What were you like growing up? What were some things you were into as a child/ teenager? Honestly, and this is gonna surprise a lot of the people who know me now, I was a bit of a wild child. Like when I was…

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Kraken Releasings Updates GARO: Makai Senkyu

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Since the initial licensing for the series, Kraken Releasings has referred to the second GARO series as Makai Senkyu. However, recently product information on the upcoming Blu-Ray releases shows that Kraken Releasings decided to forgo the re-brand and stick to the original name, Makai Senki. Some fans assume the change is due to the possible confusion with the word Senkyu, or general feedback from fans/ consumers. In addition, the official listing for the GARO TV 2 Collection 1 set features new updates towards the packaging and disc art. The physical…

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SDCC 2018: Bandai of America Exclusives Revealed

Pak Hanu

The official Rangernation website has updated with the reveal of Bandai of America’s exclusive products that they will be releasing at San Diego Comic Con 2018.    The exclusives include: Limited Edition Power Rangers Zeo Zeonizer SDCC Exclusive Created by Zordon of Eltar, the Zeonizers utilized the power of the legendary Zeo Crystals to connect to the Morphin Grid and morph five heroes into the Power Rangers Zeo. These wrist-mounted devices use an interlocking feature that also helped to pilot the Zeo Zords. The Limited Edition Power Rangers Zeo Zeonizer Legacy Zeonizer, Zeo Gold…

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Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure Part 5: Golden Wind Anime Adaptation Announced

Pak Hanu

Hirohiko Araki, creator of the Jojo’s Bizzare Adventure franchise announced during the JoJo Exhibition: Ripples of Adventure press conference that his JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind (JoJo no Kimyō na Bōken: Ōgon no Kaze) manga series will be receiving an anime adaption.  The first episode will debut at the Anyerri Hall in Tokyo and at th Japan Expo in Paris, France, which will coincide on July 5.  The episode will also be shown at Anime Expo 2018, which will be held on July 7. The full press conference can be viewed at the video listed below. The official website for the “Hirohiko…

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