Shout Factory Licenses Kamen Rider Ryuki & Zero-One in North America

During the “Rider Week Kick Off Panel” presented by Team Kamen Rider, it was announced that two new Kamen Rider series will be joining the Tokushoutsu line-up later this year.   Shout Factory’s tokusatsu-based streaming platform launched last year with Kamen Rider (1971) as its first release. Then a few months later the platformed added Kamen Rider Kuuga (2000) to its library. Whereas, Kamen Rider Heisei Generations Forever (2018) was the first movie presented on the platform. With the 50th Anniversary of Kamen Rider happening this year, Tokushoutsu will be streaming Kamen Rider Zero-One (2019) and Kamen Rider Ryuki (2002). In addition to both series…

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Kamen Rider Double “Futo Detective” Anime Adaptation Announced

Toei has recently officially greenlit an anime adaptation of “Futo Detective,” which is set to debut in Summer 2022. For those who are unaware, the manga series served as a sequel to Kamen Rider W (Double). The series will be among the various productions that will be produced as apart of the 50th Anniversary celebration for the Kamen Rider franchise. The first volume of the manga was published in Weekly Big Comic Spirits in 2017 and ran for 10 volumes. Kamen Rider W made its debut in 2009, and is the…

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[Official Images] Tamashii Lab Satan Saber

Premium Bandai has updated with an official pre-order page for the Tamashii Lab Satan Saber. For those who are unaware, the Satan Saber originated from the eighth Kamen Rider series, Kamen Rider Black. The Satan Saber was a powerful sword created by Golgom to be used by the Century King. The sword was initially used by Shadow Moon, however it was used and destroyed by Kamen Rider Black in the series finale. While it was destroyed in the original series, the Saber was used by Shadow Moon in his later…

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[Official Images] Kamen Rider Zi-O Belt DX NeoDecadriver & K-Touch 21 Set

Premium Bandai has updated their official website with an official pre-order page for the Kamen Rider Zi-O Belt DX NeoDecadriver & K-Touch 21 Set. For those who are not aware, the set includes an updated version of the NeoDecadriver and the new K-Touch 21. Now, the first version of the NeoDecadriver was first introduced in episode 14 of Kamen Rider Ghost titled, “GO! GO! Ghost 2015.” Whereas, the K-Touch 21 will be introduced as a peripheral for Kamen Rider Decade’s new powered form in the “Rider Time: Kamen Rider Decade…

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[Official Images] Kamen Rider Saber Ridewatch & Decade Complete Form Ridewatch Set

Premium Bandai has updated their official website with an official pre-order page for the Kamen Rider Saber Ridewatch & Decade Complete Form Ridewatch Set. For those who are not aware, the Ridewatches included in this set are based on the Ridewatches that will be introduced in the “Rider Time: Kamen Rider Decade VS Zi-O” special. The Ridewatches will be compatible with DX Ziku Driver and the DX Decade Ridewatch. By attaching to the DX Saber Ridewatch on the DX Decade Ridewatch it will activate Kamen Rider Zi-O Decade Armor Saber…

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Netflix Announces “Pacific Rim: The Black” Release Date

Earlier today, Netflix announced the release date for Pacific Rim: The Black. For those who are not aware, the series is an upcoming anime series that will be set in the universe of Pacific Rim and its’ sequel, Pacific Rim: Uprising. The series is produced and distributed by Legendary Television Pictures and Polygon Pictures. The series will focus on two siblings named Hayley and Taylor, who will learn to pilot an abandoned Jaegar located in post-apocalyptic Australia. The duo will be fighting kaiju as they search for their long lost…

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[Official Images] Complete Selection Modification Altering

Premium Bandai has updated with an official pre-order page for the Complete Selection Modification Altering. For those who are not aware, the Altering was the name of the belt used by Shoichi Tsugami to become Kamen Rider Agito. Now, like previous CSM releases, the device will feature newly recorded sounds by Toshiki Kashu (Kamen Rider Agito). Additionally, the Altering will include the powerup plate known as the Dragons’ Nail, which will activate both the Burning and Shining forms. The Altering will also feature infrared sensors, which are used to help…

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[Official Images] S.H.Figuarts Shinkocchou Seihou Kamen Rider Zeronos Altair Form

Premium Bandai has recently updated with an official pre-order page for S.H.Figuarts Shinkocchou Seihou Kamen Rider Zeronos Altair Form. For those who are unaware, the figure is based on Kamen Rider Zeronos in his base form. In Kamen Rider Den-O, Yuto Sakurai would insert the green side of the Zeronos Card into the Zeronos belt in order to achieve this form. The figure will include: Exchangeable Wrists (Left X3, Right X5) Zero Gasher Sword Mode Saber Parts Zero Gasher Sword Mode Grip Parts Zero Gasher Bow Gun Mode Parts Pre-orders…

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[Official Images] Complete Selection Modification Lockseed Team Baron Set

Premium Bandai has updated with an official pre-order page for the Complete Selection Modification Lockseed Team Baron Set. As the name suggests the set will include the various Lockseeds used by the members of Team Baron in Kamen Rider Gaim. The set follows up the previously announced Lockseed Charmant set; like that set the Lockseeds and plates included in this set will be able to function with the Complete Selection Modification Sengoku Driver & Sengoku Driver Project Ark Edition. Now, keep in mind that these Lockseeds and plates are not compatible with the original…

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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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