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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Paramount to Produce Power Rangers Reboot Film

The Hollywood Reporter has reported that Paramount Pictures and Hasbro’s Allspark Pictures are producing a new film based on the Power Rangers brand. Additionally, Jonathan Entwistle is in early talks to helm the directing chair for the upcoming project with Patrick Burleigh working as the scriptwriter.   For those who are not aware, this is not the first team the franchise has made its appearance on the silver screen. The Power Rangers brand first received a film adaptation in 1995 with Mighty Morphin Power Rangers The Movie. While the film featured the team seen in the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers…

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Official Images: Kamen Rider Zi-O DX Oma Zi-O Driver

Premium Bandai has updated with an official pre-order page for the Kamen Rider Zi-O DX Oma Zi-O Driver. While Ohma Zi-O appeared in the first episode of the series alongside his belt, thanks to the events in the second to last episode of the series, the belt also represents the driver used by present day Sougo as well. Unlike the basic DX Zi-O driver it will not be compatible with the Ride Watches so the all the sounds will belt onto the device itself. The driver will feature phrases by both…

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Official Images: Kamen Rider Zi-O Another Watch Set Volume 3

Premium Bandai has updated with an official pre-order page for Kamen Rider Zi-O Another Watch Set Volume 3. Similar to the previous two Another Watch sets the latest set will include a single watch with various plates to represent the various Another Riders. The set includes: Kamen Rider Zi-O Another Watch Another Zi-O Plate Another Shinobi Plate Another Quiz Plate Another Kikai Plate  Another Blade Plate Another Hibiki Plate Another Agito Plate Pre-orders for the set will open on June 7 at 11 AM JST and will close on July 1 at 11 PM JST. The set will be released this October priced at 3,960 Yen. Those who…

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2019 Kamen Rider Series Trademark Revealed

Toei has recently filed a new trademark for the next season of the long running Kamen Rider series. The revealed 2019 series will mark the first full new series under the Reiwa era. The next series that will follow up after Kamen Rider Zi-O will be known as Kamen Rider Zero-One. Currently no other details have been confirmed at this time so stay tuned for updates. 東映株式会社により「仮面ライダーゼロワン / KAMEN RIDER ZERO-ONE」が商標登録出願されていることが、公開商標公報から明らかになりました。出願番号は2019-54945~2019-54966です。 pic.twitter.com/gXOjKKhngb — 商標速報bot (@trademark_bot) May 13, 2019 Personally I don’t really like the name since it seems very generic at the moment, however without actually…

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Rider Time: Kamen Rider Ryuki Details Revealed

In addition to the previously reported news on Rider Time: Kamen Rider Shinobi spin-off, Toei unveiled new details for the Rider Time: Kamen Rider Ryuki spin-off. Also reported earlier, the spin-off will feature the return of Takamasa Suga who will playing Shinji Kido/Kamen Rider Ryuki once again. So Okuno and Gaku Oshia will also be appearing the special portraying Kamen Rider Zi-O (Sougo Tokiwa) and Kamen Rider Geiz (Geiz Myoukin), respectively.  The special will be directed by Takayuki Shibasaki and written by Toshiki Inoue.    First, new cast members were revealed, which includes several returning cast members. The newly announced cast members include:…

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Rider Time: Kamen Rider Shinobi Details Revealed

Over the weekend, Toei revealed new information about the upcoming Rider Time: Kamen Rider Shinobi spin-off. As reported earlier, the special will feature the return of Rentaro Kagura/Kamen Rider Shinobi (Hideya Tawada).  The special will be directed by Takayuki Shibasaki and written by Kaori Kaneko.  First new cast members were revealed. The newly revealed cast members include: Takuma Zaiki: Isamichi Konjo/Kamen Rider Hattari  Asuka Hanamura: Iroha Kagura – Rentaro’s Sister  Isshu Kasumi: Master Kamano – Rentaro’s Master Masashi Ebara: Ninjnohebi Next, some synopsis details were revealed. The special will focus on Rentaro and set in the…

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Kamen Rider Zi-O: Rider Time Ryuki Spin-Off Announced

Toei has announced that Kamen Rider Zi-O will be receiving two rider web spin-offs. The first spin-off titled, “Rider Time Shinobi,” will focus on Kamen Rider Shinobi (Rentaro Kagura) with Hideya Tawada will be reprising his role as character. The special will be directed by Takayuki Shibasaki and written by Kaori Kaneko. The special will premiere on the Toei Tokusatsu Fan Club (TTFC) service in late March.  The second spin-off will focus on Kamen Rider Ryuki. For those who are not aware, Kamen Rider Ryuki is the twelfth installment in the Kamen Rider series and was the third series set in the Heisei era. The series premiered in 2002…

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International Based ‘Ultraman’ Reboot in the Works

The Hollywood Reporter has reported that an Ultraman “reboot” is in the works for the international market. The project will be produced by Tsuburaya Productions and US based Starlight Runner Entertainment. Starlight Runner Entertainment will be working with The Licensing Group to release the series “across multiple platforms, with story-driven licensing and merchandising programs for the U.S. and international markets.” The project is stated to be produced as a series that will be released on a streaming platform.   For those who are not aware, Ultraman is a long running tokusatsu series that was created by Eiji Tsuburaya. The original series was released…

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Power Rangers Ninja Steel Complete Season DVD Set Announced

Comicbook.com has recently announced that Lionsgate will be releasing Power Rangers Ninja Steel Complete Season DVD boxset. For those who aren’t aware the season premiered in 2017 following up Power Rangers Dino Super Charge. The second season for the series, Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel is currently airing on Nickelodeon. The season will be released in a three disc DVD set and the cover will feature illustrations by George Caltsoudas. The set will also include a printed excerpt from the 25th Anniversary Artist Tribute book released by BOOM! Studios. Power Rangers Ninja Steel Complete Season will be released on DVD and Digital…

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