TFC Begins GARO Worldwide Expansion

In a surprise announcement, Tohokushinsha Film Corporation (TFC) has begun a worldwide rollout for the GARO series. Beginning today, the first two episodes of the original 2005 series have been made available on the GARO Project YouTube channel. In addition, each episodes feature multiple language caption options. Furthermore, it should be noted that the subtitles on the YouTube uploads are different from the subtitles provided in Section23’s Blu-Ray release and on HiDive’s streaming service. Alongside the series being uploaded to YouTube, TFC has opened optional language websites, including English, for…

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Los Ingobernables de Tokusatsu Ep 67 – Requiem of Go Nagai

Welcome to another all-new episode of Hero Club’s Podcast, “Los Ingobernables de Tokusatsu!” Today’s episode was recorded under the gun, as Wheelz and Soundout began shooting it between 2 to 4:00 am. They attempt to talk about the next Toei V-Cinext release, Lupinranger VS Patranger vs. Kyuranger, and the Netflix Ultraman trailer. In addition, they talk about an off-color conversation on if Go Nagai made a Toei tokusatsu series, all before doing spotlight review on GARO: Red Requiem. Now, next week on Los Ingobernables de Tokusatsu, the cast will discuss…

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Los Ingobernables de Tokusatsu Ep 62 – Zoinks It’s a Zeiram Double Feature

Welcome to another all-new episode of Hero Club’s Podcast, “Los Ingobernables de Tokusatsu!” Today’s episode is an early Halloween special since we are merely days away from the 31st. Now, during the time of the recording not much news broke, so the cast checked out Legacy Wars/ Street Fight short film. It is a crossover produced by Bat in the Sun, and ironically we thought it would have released sometime near Power Morphicon; that was obviously not the case as it came out just before the in-game event ended. Eventually,…

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More Details Revealed For Gray Cherry Blossoms: Garo Anime Film

Recently the official Gray Cherry Blossoms: Garo (Usuzumizakura -Garo-) website has updated with some new details for the upcoming anime film. First, a new trailer was revealed. The new trailer features another look at the film’s setting as well as a look at several of the characters. The trailer also reveals that the film will premiere in Japanese theaters on October 6.   Next, the website revealed a new key visual, which is illustrated by Masakazu Katsura, the character designer for the film. Thirdly, some new cast members were revealed. The main cast members for…

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Kraken Releasings Updates GARO: Makai Senkyu

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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Official Images: S.H.Figuarts Shinkocchou Seihou Silver Knight Zero

Premium Bandai updated its website with the next Shinkocchou Seihou in the S.H.Figuarts line; it is none other than the Silver Knight Zero from GARO! Zero is second Makai Armor introduced in the original GARO series, and belongs to Rei Suzumura (portrayed by Ray Fujita). Early on Rei is made to believe Seizema Kouga/ GARO murdered his family, but it is apart of plot created by their true enemy. S.H.Figuarts Shinkocchou Seihou Zero is shown to feature both of his Ginroken (Silver Wolf Swords) and their combined form the Ginga Ginroken.…

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Gray Cherry Blossoms: Garo Anime Film Details Revealed

The official website for the Gray Cherry Blossoms: Garo (Usuzumizakura -Garo-) film has updated with details about the film. First, the cast for the film was revealed. The cast includes: Masei Nakayama: Raikou Romi Park: Seimei Akiko Yajima: Kintoki Kenyuu Horiuchi: Fujiwarano Michinaga Daisuke Namikawa: Fujiwarano Yasusuke Katsuhito Nomura: Fujiwarano Yorinobu Mayu Udono: Inari Jouji Nakata: Tenko Tomokazu Seki: Takeru Next, the production team for the film was announced. The staff includes: Keita Amemiya: Original Work Satoshi Nishimura: Director Yasuko Kobayashi: Script Writer Masakura Katsura: Character Designer Ai Yokoyama, Masao Ebihara: Animation…

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Kraken Releasings’ Licenses GARO: Makai Senkyu

Sentai Filmworks has recently confirmed they have now licensed the second GARO television series, Makai Senkyu (originally referred to as Makai Senki). The confirmation came via the site’s store featuring the pre-order for the first Blu-Ray collection set for this series. This Blu-Ray collection will feature Japanese with English subtitles, and a run-time of 325 minutes (13 episodes).   Official Product Description: In the war against the nightmarish creatures known as Horrors, Mankind’s most formidable line of defense has always been the power of the Makai Knights. But now, one by one,…

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Los Ingobernables de Tokusatsu Ep 40 – Morph on Over to Hasbro!

Welcome to an all-new episode of “Los Ingobernables de Tokusatsu!” This week’s episode is one heck of a journey as we have incredible Toy Fair news regarding Power Rangers, and then we discuss Garo. The Toy Fair news features Saban’s new partnership with Hasbro; where Hasbro will be providing new toys and funding for the series! However, this does have fans scared Hasbro maybe block off Tamashii distribution for future Soul of Chogokins, and new revived S.H.Figuarts. Whereas, the discussion on Garo is on the Phase 1 productions such as…

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Sword Gai: The Animation Details Revealed

Recently details for the Sword Gai: The Animation anime series has been revealed.  The Sword Gai: The Animation is an anime adaption of the Sword Gai manga series by Toshiki Inoue and illustrated by Keita Amemiya. The manga depicts a young hero who merges with a demonic sword to help slay his foes. Sword Gai: The Animation will be available worldwide on Netflix in Spring 2018. Netflix provided a synopsis for the series. A weapon that has drawn the blood of countless victims becomes legend, and at times takes on a life of its own. When such a weapon’s human…

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