Tag: Koichi Sakamoto

Ultraman Geed Episode 1 – Welcome to the Secret Base Review

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Last Friday, July 7, 2017, Crunchyroll began to simulcast Tsuburaya Productions newest addition to the Ultra series, Ultraman Geed. The series stars Ultraman Zero: The Revenge of Belial’s Tatsuomi Hamada, who portrays Riku Asakura/ Ultraman Geed. Riku Asakura is a boy without a clear knowledge of his past, but soon discovers he is fated for more! Riku discovers he is an Ultra, Ultraman Geed, and sets forth to defend the world from various threats. Even if it means that one day he must face-off with his father, Ultraman Belial! Now,…

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Uchu Sentai KyuRanger Episode Of Stinger V-Cinema Announced

Pak Hanu

Recently it has been announced that Uchu Sentai KyuRanger will be receiving a V-Cinema.  The latest V-Cinema will be titled “, Episode of Stinger,” and will mostly focus on Sasori Orange.  The V-Cinema is set to be released on October 25 and will be directed by Koichi Sakamoto.  No other details are confirmed at this time so stay tuned for updates. ✨重大発表✨ 『宇宙戦隊キュウレンジャー Episode of スティンガー』 というスティンガー主演のVシネマが来たる10/25(水)発売されることになりました！ 坂本監督のもとヒーロー戦隊初のスピンオフ… とにかく全力で頑張りますので是非応援してください！ pic.twitter.com/QZVX9tdBL0 — 岸 洋佑@焼肉屋さん始めました🍖 (@YosukeYou) May 29, 2017 Source: Yōsuke Kishi (Sasori Orange)’s Twitter

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Ultra Fight Orb Coming in April

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Back in November, it was announced that Ultraman Orb would be receiving an Ultra Fight series. Now, we have the information on its release and what the series is about! The full title for this mini-series is “Ultra Fight Orb: Parents’ Forces – I Will Do It!” The series will be attached to the on-going Ultraman Zero Chronicle, starting on April 15th. There will be an entirety of 8 episodes, with each part running 3-minutes long. Koichi Sakamoto is the series director, and Junichiro Tomaki as the series head-writer. The Series…

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A Limited Ultraman Double Feature Coming to America in 2017

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Yesterday, Tsuburaya Productions’ North American distributor William Winckler Productions secured select theatrical runs for the English dubs of Ultraman Ginga S the Movie, and Ultraman X the Movie. The two movies are to be billed as a Double Feature special, with their run beginning on January 8, 2017 with most runs concluding by January 28, 2017. Below one can read information on the films in this double feature, and find where showings will be held throughout the month of January. For an Ultra fan that is lucky enough to be…

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Gavan vs. Dekaranger – New Cast Members Revealed

Pak Hanu

The official website for the Space Sheriff Gavan Vs. Dekaranger film has recently updated with the reveal of some new cast members. The new cast members include: Kenji Ohba – Retsu Ichijouji/Space Sheriff Gavan Jyunichi Haruta – Mad Gallant (Kyojuu Tokusou Juspion) Mikie Hara –  Benikiba (Sekai Ninja Sen Jiraiya) Ryoko Yui – Sophie Toru Inada – Doggie Kruger  Mako Ishino – Swan Shiratori  The film will premiere in Japan on June 17, 2017 in theaters and will be released on DVD/ Blu-ray on July 19, 2017. Source: Official Gavan VS. Dekaranger Website   

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Live-Action Hurricane Polymar Film Announced

Pak Hanu

It has recently been announced that Hurricane Polymar will be getting a live-action adaptation. The series is not the only production under Tatasunoko Productions to receive the live-action treatment since both Gatchaman and Cassern  were also adapted into live-action films. The film will be directed by long time Tokusatsu director, Koichi Sakamoto, and Shinuke Onishi (Ultraman Tiga, Dyna, Gaia Cosmos) will be working on the screenplay. The film will be distributed by Kadokawa. The film will debut in Japan in May 2017. The currently confirmed cast includes: Junpei Mizobata – Takeshi Yoroi Yuuki Yamada – Jyoichi Kuruma Yurina Yangai – Teru Nanba  Mikie Hara…

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Toei Announces Space Sheriff Gavan vs Dekaranger & Girls in Trouble Episode Zero

Pak Hanu

Toei has recently announced that the cast of Dekaranger will be making a reappearance in two special crossover films with the team of Space Sheriff Gavan.  Both films will be released in 2017 under the new “Space Squad” banner. The first of the two films is named Space Sheriff Gavan vs Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger.  The film will feature the return of Yuma Ishigaki who appeared in Space Sheriff Gavan : The Movie in 2012 and the Space Sheriff Next Generation films in 2015.   The film will feature the two teams joining forces to fight a major space crime organization. The female cast of Tokusou Sentai Dekranger will appear in the prologue film titled “,…

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