Mike & Mike in the Morning Episode 2: The One Where Simon Baz Destroyed a Shelf

Hero Club

Mike & Mike in the Morning, an all-new podcast from Hero-Club.com featuring Janitor Joker and Soundout12! A podcast about two dudes discussing pop culture from comics to cartoons, or anime to tokusatsu. In their second episode, Soundout has to reassemble a shelf that his Simon Baz figure literally destroyed. This goes into an interesting discussion about Mattel’s DC figures versus Hasbro’s Marvel Legends. In addition, they bounce between discussing the DC Expanded Universe and the Marvel Cinematic Universe; where they believe Jason Momoa should of been Lobo, or how it…

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Los Ingobernables de Tokusatsu Ep 61 – Brave Kaiju & Derailments

Hero Club

Welcome to another all-new episode of Hero Club’s Podcast, “Los Ingobernables de Tokusatsu!” Today’s episode opens on the cast examining the Kamen Rider Zi-O Second Quarter Toy Catalog; it features the series’ third rider, a character who egotistically names their Rider form after their own name. In addition, this catalog previews new forms for both, Kamen Rider Zi-O and Geiz. Eventually, after tearing the catalog to shreds the cast tries to discuss kaiju in Toei, while Projekt randomly appears. This discussion trickles into the final segment a review on Gamera…

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Blazblue: Centralfiction Special Edition Release Date Announced

Pak Hanu

The official Blazblue: Centralfiction website has updated with the reveal that Blazblue: Centralfiction Special Edition will be released for the Nintendo Switch in Japan on February 7.  For those who are not aware, the game is the fourth title in the main line series and was originally released in arcades in Japan on November 19, 2015.  The game received a console port for the Playstation 3 and Playstation 4 in 2016.  The game also received a PC port via steam in 2017 worldwide. Blazblue: Centralfiction Special Edition will include all the DLC for both previous versions of the game…

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Shun Oguri & Chiemi Blouson Join Yo-kai Watch: Forever Friends Film Cast

Pak Hanu

The official website for the Yo-Kai Watch: Forever Friends website has updated with the announcement that revealed that Shun Oguri and Chemi Blouson will be voicing two key characters in the upcoming film. Shun will be voicing a new Shien, who is a power yōkai who is striving to take Lord Enma’s position as the ruler of the Yo-Kai World.  Blouson will be voicing Tamamo-no Mae, who is based on a yōkai from Japanese mythology that steals people’s souls. ANN provided a description of the film’s story. The film tells the story of interweaving friendships between three children and yo-kai. The film is set…

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Official Images: Ultraman Mebius Ultra Replica Mebius Brace & Knight Brace

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Premium Bandai recently announced an all-new Ultra Replica set joining the line; it is none other than both the Mebius Brace and Knight Brace from Ultraman Mebius! The Mebius Brace is the transformation device for the series’ titular character, Ultraman Mebius when he assumes his human form, Mirai Hibino. Whereas, the Knight Brace/ Knight Blade is a two-piece transformation device and weapon for Ultraman Hikari/ Hunter Knight Tsurugi; it has also been loaned to Ultraman Mebius. Now, in the series when Ultraman Mebius is in possession of both Braces he is…

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Become a Master Trainer in Pokémon Let’s Go! Trailer Streamed

Pak Hanu

The official Pokémon Youtube channel has updated with a new trailer for Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! The latest trailer features a look at the “Master Trainers,” who are special trainers that will appear within the game. Players will be able to fight against the Master Trainers in one on one battles with no items and by defeating them players will be able to obtain their titles. The Pokémon used by the Master Trainers will also have special attacks so expect the unexpected when fighting against them. Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! will be…

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Funimation and Crunchyroll Exit Co-licensing Partnership

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Variety has reported that Funimation will soon be ending their agreement with Crunchyroll after a two year pact. The decision for not renewing the 2016 agreement with Crunchyroll is the decision of Sony Pictures Television, who bought Funimation last year. Also under this deal, Funimation will end their partnership with the VRV service. Sony is striving to make the company “a global sub[titled] and dub anime brand,” which is confirmed by Gen Fukunaga (Funimation’s president and CEO).  Fukunaga has stated that the deal will “ended amicably this month.” Starting on November 9, FunimationNow subscribers…

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Official Images: S.H.Figuarts War Machine Mark 4 (Avengers: Infinity War)

Pak Hanu

Premium Bandai has updated with an official pre-order page for S.H.Figuarts War Machine Mark 4 (Avengers: Infinity War). For those who are not aware, the figure is based on the War Machine armor used by James Rhodes in Avengers: Infinity War.  The figure will include: Exchangeable Wrists (Left X3, Right X3) Repulsor Ray Effect (Large and Small X2) Flying Spray Effect X2 Machine Gun Muzzle Flash Effect Tamashii Stage  Pre-orders for the figure will open on October 19 at 4 P.M. JST and the item is priced at 8,640 Yen. Orders for S.H.Figuarts War Machine Mark 4 (Avengers: Infinity War) will…

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Official Images: S.H.Figuarts Shinkocchou Seihou Kamen Rider Zanki

Pak Hanu

Premium Bandai has updated with an official pre-order page for S.H.Figuarts Shinkocchou Seihou Kamen Rider Zanki. For those who are not aware, the figure is based on one of the riders featured in Kamen Rider Hibiki. Similar to Kamen Rider Todoroki, he uses the Henshin Kigen Onka to become this form. The figure will include: Exchangeable Wrists (Left X4, RightX4) Disc Holder Parts Disc Animals X3 Extended Guitar Effect Parts Pre-orders for the figure will open on October 19 at 4 P.M. JST and the item is priced at 7,020 Yen. Orders for S.H.Figuarts Shinkocchou Seihou Kamen Rider Zanki will be released in May 2019. Those who…

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Cast Members Announced for Bakugan Battle Planet

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According to the Vanderwerff Talent agency, two cast members were revealed for the upcoming Bakugan Battle Planet series. It has been revealed that Jonah Wineberg will be voicing Dan and Ticoon Kim will be voicing Shun. Along with those two reveals, Deven Mack revealed he will be playing Wynton Styles, who is a new character that will be introduced in the new series. Congrats to VT's Jonah Wineberg and @ticoonkim on landing the voice roles of Dan and Shun on the Bakugan series reboot! pic.twitter.com/SqDneF7ehj — Vanderwerff Talent (@VanderwerffTO) October 10, 2018 I'll be voicing Wynton Styles when #Bakugan returns to Cartoon Network and…

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