Japan’s New Paraplegic Tokusatsu Hero, Chosoku Parahero Gandine

Today, NHK announced an all-new tokusatsu inspired drama series, Chosoku Parahero Gandine (Super Speed ParaHero Gandine). The series features a groundbreaking premise that combines disabled sports with transforming heroes. The series will heavily focus on wheelchair related combat and action, as the protagonist is paraplegic. In addition, the series’ paraplegic protagonist will transform into a typical ‘henshin hero,’ who uses a superpowered wheelchair. However, Chosoku Parahero Gandine is special mini-series that will span three episodes rather than having 12 or more episodes. Furthermore, the main cast features several actors, previously…

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SDCC 2017 to Host Resident Evil & Starship Troopers: Traitor of Mars Panels

San Diego Comic Con’s official website has recently revealed two new panels for the event. The first panel is for the Resident Evil: Vendetta animated film, based on the Resident Evil (Biohazard) game. The panel will feature executive producer Takashi Shimizu (Ju-on), director Takanori Tsujimoto (Ultraman X), and Capcom supervisor Hiroyuki Kobayashi. Hiroyuki Kobayashi’s work includes the previous Resident Evil cg-animated films, Damnation and Degeneration.   Now, Resident Evil: Vendetta received a limited “one night only” screening in theaters throughout North America this past June, and an additional screening at…

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