February 2019 – Page 2

Detective Pikachu Trailer 2

February 26, 2019February 26, 2019 Ben Odinson

Happy Tuesday heroes, we have the second full length trailer for the upcoming Detective Pikachu film. I have to say that this is something I personally look forward to seeing. Something about seeing Pokémon come to life makes me excited. This trailer takes place from Pikachu’s perspective and it is very funny. I did not think I would be looking forward to a Pokémon live-action film but here I am. So check out the trailer and let us know what you think. https://twitter.com/DetPikachuMovie/status/1100439818817888258 I have to say everything looks good…

Overwatch New Hero Baptiste

February 25, 2019February 26, 2019 Ben Odinson

Evening heroes and happy Monday, Ben here and I have some Overwatch news. Overwatch has been teasing a new character coming to the roster and they have released the origin video for them. His name is Baptiste and he is a combat medic. So for those that play support, it seems like we have a new character to learn. You can check out the characters origin story down below. Mobilize alongside the combat medic who made the shrewd decision to make the world a better place, one bandage… or bullet…

Funimation to Stream Fire Force Anime

February 25, 2019February 25, 2019 Pak Hanu

Funimation has announced that they will be streaming the Fire Force anime series on FunimationNow sometime this year. Fire Force 🔥🚒Coming 2019 to FunimationNow #FireForce #炎炎ノ消防隊 pic.twitter.com/DZObCvuwXa — Funimation (@Funimation) February 25, 2019 In addition to the announcement IGN also provided a trailer for the series. The confirmed so far consists of: Gakuto Kajiwara: Shinra Kusakabe Yusuke Koboyashi: Arthur Boyle M.A.O.: Iris Saeko Kamijō: Maki Oze Kenichi Suzumura: Takehisa Hinawa Kazuya Nakai: Akitaru Ōbi Daisuke Sakaguchi: Victor Licht Kodansha provided a description for the manga series. Terror has paralyzed the clockwork metropolis of Tokyo! Possessed by demons,…

Los Ingobernables de Tokusatsu Ep 75 – The Tokusatsu Hero Draft

February 24, 2019March 2, 2019 Hero Club

Welcome to an all-new episode of Hero Club’s first original podcast, “Los Ingobernables de Tokusatsu!” Today, is a special episode airing in prime-time as it is our 75th episode. In addition, our 75th episode is an incredible and hilarious show that features our host partaking in a “Tokusatsu Hero Draft!” Our hosts will pick 20 tokusatsu heroes to form their fantasy league however, there are some rules and regulations explained in the video. The draft is mostly for fun, but it is in idle response to Toei’s 4-Week Event, “Super…

Official Images: Kamen Rider Zi-O DX Mirai Driver Set

February 23, 2019February 23, 2019 Pak Hanu

Premium Bandai has recently opened an official pre-order page for the Kamen Rider Zi-O DC Mirai Driver Set. For those who are not aware, this version of the Zi-O Driver is used by Kamen Rider Shinobi, Kamen Rider Quiz, and Kamen Rider “Kikai,” who are the future riders in the show. The belt will feature the main Henshin sound sequence for each of the three riders as well as their associated finishers. By using the Memkyo Kidenplate in the Mirai Driver, it will be able to initiate Rentarō Kagura/ Kamen Rider Shinobi (Hideya Tawada)’s Henshin sound.…

SD Gundam World Sangoku Soketsuden Anime and Manga Officially Announced

February 23, 2019May 28, 2021 Michael Lederhos

SD Gundam fans rejoice as today we have more details on the SD Gundam World Sangoku Soketsuden project that was first announced at the Mobile Suit Gundam’s 40th Anniversary Project launch event on November 21, 2018. Now, this year, 2019, is not only the 40th anniversary for Gundam as a whole, but also the 30th anniversary for the SD Gundam franchise. There have been several teasers released for SD Gundam World in the past several months, but today we have a breakdown of the Anime and Manga series that are releasing this year. Sunrise has opened…

Power Rangers Beast Morphers Trailer #2 Streamed

February 23, 2019February 23, 2019 Pak Hanu

Recently a new trailer for Power Rangers Beast Morphers was released that features some new and original footage. Some of the highlights include a look at the villains and the Zords. The trailer also features a preview of the morphing sequence and the Rangers’ weapons they will be using. What is interesting to note is that the team will be using the keys in order to power-up their morphers, as teased during New York Toy Fair and it is something that was not seen in Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters. In other interesting news,…

Gundam The Origin – Eve of the Red Comet Premiere Date & Details Announced

February 22, 2019May 28, 2021 Michael Lederhos

Originally announced during the Mobile Suit Gundam’s 40th Anniversary Project launch event on November 21, 2018, the TV broadcast version of Mobile Suit Gundam The Origin finally has details on its premiere. The 6-part OVA will be recompiled into a 13 episode broadcast version for television. This is similar to Mobile Suit Gundam UC re:0096 which was a 22 episode recompilation of the 7-part OVA series. The recompilation will be titled Mobile Suit Gundam The Origin – Eve of the Red Comet in order to differentiate the TV version from the OVA. It remains to be unknown…

Banpresto Dissolves & Merges with Bandai Spirits

February 22, 2019February 22, 2019 Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Today, the toy company Banpresto has been dissolved and merged into Bandai Namco Holdings’ subsidiary, Bandai Spirits. This news was reported via the National Printing Bureau’s Kanpō publication which revealed Bandai Spirits has taken over all rights and duties of the former company. Banpresto was originally founded in 1977, as Hoei Sangyo, Co. Ltd. before being renamed as Coreland in 1982. The company eventually became a partial subsidiary of Bandai in 1989, leading to the company’s success. However, in 2006 that is when Bandai Namco Holdings became a whole…

Super Dragon Ball Heroes: World Mission Card Creation Trailer Streamed

February 21, 2019February 21, 2019 Pak Hanu

Bandai Namco Entertainment America has updated their official Youtube channel with a new trailer for Super Dragon Ball Heroes: World Mission. The latest trailer features a preview of the character card customization abilities. The trailer also features a look at some custom cards that players can make within the game. Super Dragon Ball Heroes: World Mission will be released for the Nintendo Switch and Steam on April 5, 2019. Create your own custom cards in Super Dragon Ball Heroes: World Mission, then unleash your creativity in battle! Be sure to stick around until the end…