[Official Images] S.H.Figuarts Kamen Rider Ikazuchi

The next release in the Kamen Rider Zero-One S.H.Figuarts line-up is the final member of Metsuboujinrai.net, the Dodo man himself, Kamen Rider Ikazuchi! First seen in episode 14, Uchuyaro Raiden was simply an Astronaut Humagear with his younger brother, Subaru. After an encounter with Jin and Horobi, Raiden was given a Forceriser and the Dodo Magia Progrise Key. Having transformed into Kamen Rider Ikazuchi, he used the power of ten Progrise Keys in order to reawaken the Ark. After being defeated, Ikazuchi was resurrected during the Ark story arc leading to the end of the series as well as the movies RealxTime and Kamen Rider Metsuboujinrai.  S.H.Figuarts Kamen…

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[Official Images] Ultraman Z DX Zett Riser -Memorial Edition-

With the Ultraman Z finale looming upon us, Bandai has announced they will release a DX Zett Riser -Memorial Edition-! For those unaware, the -Memorial Edition- releases are special updated versions of the deluxe toys for main transformation device. The updates normally include audio clips from show and its cast, as well as limited edition items or accessories. Also, these releases are more commonly produced for Toei tokusatsu series like Kamen Rider and Super Sentai.   Now, the DX Zett Riser -Memorial Edition- is officially the first release for the…

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Tsuburaya Productions to Simulcast Ultraman Z via YouTube

Today, Tsuburaya Productions announced that they will be simulcasting Ultraman Z with English subtitles via their official YouTube channel. Now, episodes of the upcoming series will be made available each Friday at 8:30 pm EST, following their broadcast in Japan. However, episodes will only be made available for two weeks, so fans need to watch them fast. Nevertheless, Ultraman Z’s (Zett) premiere episode is scheduled to premiere this Friday, June 19. Whereas, the Japanese audience will be able to view the series on TV Tokyo each Saturday at 9:00 am…

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Ultraman Z “Special Movie” Series Trailer

Recently, Tsuburaya Productions released the series trailer for the upcoming and next installment in the Ultra Series, Ultraman Z. For those unaware, Ultraman Z is the 32nd entry within the Ultra Series, and is the first series post the New Generation Hero saga. Also, the series is part of the Ultraman Zero 10th anniversary celebration, as well as the second series air during the Reiwa Era. Now, like most ‘Special Movie’ trailers, this video is an introduction to the plot, cast/ characters, Ultraman Zett’s transformation items, and Ultraman Zett’s forms.…

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Ultraman Z Promotional Video & Details: Forms, Transformation Gimmick & Theme Songs

Today, Tsuburaya Productions released new information regarding their upcoming series, Ultraman Z. The new information consists of Ultraman Z’s forms, transformation items, and additional cast/ staff. Interestingly enough, this press release from Tsuburaya also reveals the series will feature a major guest star, Riku Asakura/ Ultraman Geed (with Tatsuomi Hamada returning)! However, we are getting ahead of ourselves, so let us start with our star and titular Ultra, Ultraman Z.   As previously reported, Ultraman Z will link himself to the human, Haruki Natsukawa (portrayed by Hirano Kohshu). In the…

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Tsuburaya Productions Announces Ultraman Z the Series

Today, Tsuburaya Productions announced the newest installment to the Ultra Series, Ultraman Z! The show is officially the 32th installment in the Ultra Series, but the 24th televised program in the franchise. In addition, the series is the second one to air within the Reiwa era, while being apart of the New Generation Heroes saga.   Now, the series features Ultraman Zero mentoring the newest Ultra Hero, Zett during his mission to Earth. Ultraman Zero’s involvement as a mentor is to cap-off the character’s 10th anniversary, as well as continue…

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Toei’s Official Kamen Rider Zero-One Press Conference

Today, Toei held the official unveiling press conference for the next installment in the Kamen Rider franchise! Titled, Kamen Rider Zero-One, the series is the 30th entry, and the first official main Kamen Rider series to air in the Reiwa Era. During the press conference Toei revealed the main cast, the official trailer, and provided a summary for the series.   Kamen Rider Zero-One’s Story: The series occurs in world where society has advanced, developing artificial intelligence systems referred to as Human Gear to assist with everyday tasks. The Human…

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Official Images: S.H.Figuarts Ultraman Taro

Tamashii Nations has recently updated their website with the information regarding the upcoming S.H.Figuarts Ultraman Taro release. This Figuart being based on the titular hero of the sixth installment in the Ultra series. Ultraman Taro the series spans 53 episodes which originally aired from April 6, 1973 to April 5, 1974 on TBS (Tokyo Broadcasting System). Ultraman Taro is referred to as ‘Ultraman No. 6,’ with his name being derived from the most typical name of a boy used in otogi-banashis (Japanese fairy tales). In universe, the character is the…

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Los Ingobernables de Tokusatsu Ep 84 – Janitor Joker’s Counterattack: Fusion Up

Welcome to an all-new episode of Hero Club’s first original podcast, “Los Ingobernables de Tokusatsu!” Today’s episode opens up with the podcast discussing the recent death of Power Ranger Ninja Storm’s Pua Magasiva. In addition, addressing the revelation that Grant McFarland, also from Ninja Storm, passed away too in late 2018. The cast talks on their thoughts hearing about the news, and enjoying their time on Power Rangers. Then the guys address the first Kamen Rider trademark of the Reiwa Era before getting to the main topic… Janitor Joker’s Counterattack…

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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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