Tokusatsu fans need no introduction to the Showa era Kamen Rider smash hits, Kamen Rider Black and Kamen Rider Black RX. As a surprise project, as part of the 50th anniversary of Kamen Rider, a reboot film named Kamen Rider Black Sun, was announced, with many details slowly being shared. Now, with an exciting and intriguing new trailer, Black Sun will make an explosive, international debut via Amazon Prime Video, exclusively.
Fans asked; Shout! Factory, as usual, delivered! Fan favorite and classic Heisei-era tokusatsu series Kamen Rider Kuuga will be making it’s way to blu-ray as a further celebration of the franchise’s 50th anniversary. Originally premiered in Japan in 2000, Kuuga began the Heisei-era with a new spin on the original Kamen Rider formula, and to this day remains a must watch for new fans of tokusatsu and veterans alike. After the success of the Kamen Rider Zero-One release by Shout!, many thought this would follow, and on September 20, Kuuga finally has it’s moment in the spotlight!
Kamen Rider W is not my first season of Kamen Rider that I experienced in full as it released, but it was the one that hooked me. With it’s colorful cast, detective noire inspired themes, excellent soundtrack, and a story that hits many emotional and storytelling highs and lows, I couldn’t be more excited to talk about Fuuto PI, the anime adaption of the manga of the same name that continues the story.
A new collaboration project has been announced with writer and director Hideaki Anno ( Neon Genesis Evangelion, Shin Godzilla) and his Shin films at it’s core. Billed as a “Miracle Project” on it’s official website, the collaboration has been launched in tandem by Toho, Color, Tsuburaya Productions, and Toei as a dream collab of four heroes that represent Japan.
The role of Takeshi Hongo, aka Kamen Rider Ichigo, has since it’s TV debut been played by Hiroshi Fujioka. The actor would go on to be relatively successful in Japanese film, to this day still booking roles regularly. These roles have included returning to the role of Hongo, but for the upcoming Kamen Rider: Beyond Generations film, the role will be carried on by his son, Maito!
As part of the Kamen Rider 50th Anniversary celebration earlier this year, a re-imagining/reboot of the beloved Showa Era Rider, Kamen Rider Black, was announced. Written by Izumi Takahashi (Tokyo Revengers) and Directed by Kazuya Shiraishi (The Blood of Wolves, Kyoaku), Kamen Rider Black Sun is currently set to debut in Spring of 2022. At an event held by Tamashi Nations, new details and photos have been shared, as well as cast announcement for our protagonist and antagonist.
At a special live event, it was announced that a new film to continue the story of 2010’s Kamen Rider OOO would be released. Kamen Rider OOO: Revival of the Core Medals is the next film to be released in Toei’s V-Cinext series, and features the return of several characters from the beloved series to the screen. The film will have a limited theatre screening in Spring 2022, and a Blu-Ray/DVD release August 24th.
TokuSHOUTsu made today a day to celebrate for more than just this author today, as November 1st is the day that fan favorite series Kamen Rider Ryuki finally is released in the west! In addition, pre-orders were opened for the upcoming Kamen Rider Zero-One series, a first of it’s kind release for the franchise.
Hideaki Anno, creator of Neon Genesis Evangelion and director of Shin Godzilla, is currently the subject of an exhibition in Japan. This exhibition displays many pieces involved with his works, and covers his past, present and future works. As part of this exhibition, new information about the upcoming Shin Kamen Rider movie has been shared, including two teaser trailers, and cast reveals.
So I really wouldn’t recommend this box set to those that don’t know anything about Kamen Rider right now but if you do want to take a look at who these awesome heroes are, there have been remakes of the original Double Riders: Kamen Rider The First and Kamen Rider The Next.
It was back in December of last year that Anime News Network forwarded the news of a new website launch for Heisei Rider vs. Showa Rider: Kamen Rider War feat. Super Sentai, the third installment in producer Shinichiro Shirakura’s Super Hero Taisen Series as of late. This week, we now have reports that longtime legendary suit actor, voice actor and action star Hiroshi Fujioka is making his return to the fray for the new film, now written by Shoji Yonemura and directed by Takayuki Shibasaki.
Chances are if you are a Tokusatsu fan, you have probably heard or read the name, Mark Musashi (or マーク武蔵 if you are Japanese). But don’t be fooled too much by his last name, or even his convincing looks. Although born in the city of Rikuzentakata, Iwate, Japan, and having also lived in Shimokitazawa , much of Mark’s history is rooted in the rural town of Buckfield, Maine.
Today on February 19, 2013, our Indiegogo fundraiser for Battle Hero Absolute has become 100% fully funded at our goal of $4,000, with 9 days left to spare. We have the greatest fans and friends in the world. Thank you those who supported us and donated. I will donate $100 myself to Rady’s Children’s hospital as a gesture of gratitude. Additional donations are welcome, as it will be used to fund the second season.
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