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Mobile Suit Gundam AGE 2nd Opening

2012-01-30T13:18:00.001+08:00

Here's the second opening of Mobile Suit Gundam AGE entitled, "sharp#" by Negoto which was first played in the show's 16th episode entitled, "Gundam in the Stable".

Twenty five years have passed, and history is passed on to a new generation. The war between the Earth Federation and the Veigan, who used to be known as the UE, continues. Federation Military Commander Flit Asuno gives his son Asemu the AGE device on his 17th birthday.

Just then, Asemu's colony, Tordia, is attacked by the Veigan. Asemu launches in a hidden Gundam to protect the colony.

Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters Toys in Action!

2012-01-30T12:45:00.000+08:00

Henshin Justice Unlimited had a chance to visit Japan and got the chance to see the new Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters toys in action! The toys that were demonstrated in front of them are the Morphin' Brace, Ichigan Buster and Sougan Blade.

The Morphin' Brace is the Go-Busters' transformation device. It has a "Henshin Mode" (transforms the Rangers), "Call Mode" (summons Buddy Roids), "Let's Driving Mode" (summons Buster Machines), "Analyze Mode", "Robo Mode" (activates GobusterAce), "Game Mode" (play a game using the dial on the Morphin' Brace) and "Special Mode" (secret mode activated via the brace's dial).

The Ichigan Buster is a camera that changes into a gun. In Camera Mode, the toy can simulate zoom and shutter movement. Can combine with the SouganBlade to form the "Ichigan Buster Final Buster Mode". Has lights and sound.

The Sougan Blade is a binoculars that changes into a sword. In Binoculars Mode, seems to have a working scope. Looks to contain sounds of the Buddy Roids. Can combine with the Ichiga nBuster to form the "Ichigan Buster Final Buster Mode". Has lights and sound.

Kamen Rider Fourze Episode 21 Preview

2012-01-29T12:03:00.001+08:00

Here is the preview of Kamen Rider Fourze's 21st episode entitled, "The Misguidance Counseling Session" which marks Nao Nagasawa's guest appearance as the AGHS' teacher, Ms. Haruka Utusgi!

Third-year teacher Ms. Haruka Utsugi takes over for Sarina Sonoda, and begins to grow wary of Gentaro. A Zodiarts also makes its appearance, using martial arts skills similar in style to Ms. Utsugi.

Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger Episode 49 Preview

2012-01-29T11:48:00.001+08:00

Here's the preview of Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger's 49th episode entitled, "The Greatest Treasure in the Universe". The Gokaigers are now close to their dream in obtaining the universe's greatest treasure!

With all of the 35 Great Powers, the Gokaigers seek out the Greatest Treasure in the Universe, but Insarn is sent to begin the Zangyack Empire's final assault on the Earth.

Takayuki Hiba aka VulEagle II (played by Takayuki Godai), Dai aka Green Flash (played by Kihachiro Uemura), Akira aka Blue Mask (played by Issei Hirota) and Remi Hoshikawa aka Five Yellow (played by Ryou Narushima) will have a brief appearances in the episode.

Super Hero Taisen: The Battle Begins

2012-01-29T10:36:00.000+08:00

Days ago, the first scans for the much awaited Super Hero Taisen: Kamen Rider vs. Super Sentai has been released! This movie marks the first big screen crossover of the two biggest tokusatsu franchises, the Kamen Rider and Super Sentai franchise!

This movie marks the return of Tsukasa Kadoya aka Kamen Rider Decade (played by Masahiro Inoue) after his last appearance in Movie Wars 2010. This time, he is once again the leader of Dai Shocker after Doktor G (one of Destron's generals from Kamen Rider V3) went out to recruit various Kamen Riders for Dai Shocker and Decade became their leader!

But the biggest surprise of all is that various monsters previously defeated by the Super Sentai's are suddenly revived, and GokaiRed forms Dai Zangyack together with them! The main title reads “Have the heroes of justice become leaders of evil armies!?”

Other images show a fight between Decade and the new Sentai team, Go-Busters. Various other villians are set to appear as pictured, Warz and Ackdos Gill (Gokaiger), Chimatsuri Dokoku (Shinkenger) and Brajira (Goseiger). Zangyack also send a fleet to attack Amanogawa High School from Kamen Rider Fourze.

The two groups line up in what could be a giant battle ranging from Aka Ranger (Goranger) to Kamen Rider Double. Sensing that the earth is in danger, the Go-Busters head out to fight Decade with excellent Team Play! Kamen Rider Fourze and The Go-Busters become friends and team up to work together. Even though the image is cut off slightly, it seems Fourze Elek States is fighting GokaiRed.

Super Hero Taisen: Kamen Rider vs. Super Sentai is set to premiere April 21st.

Source: Henshin Justice

Gokaiger: Thank You, Space Pirates

2012-01-29T10:14:00.000+08:00

With the final showdown with Basco ta Jolokia today, the Gokaigers are now close to their goal to achieve the "Greatest Treasure of the Universe" but what is this treasure suppose to be?

In the show's 49th episode entitled, "The Universe's Greatest Treasure", they will acquire the "Greatest Treasure in the Universe" that they can get once all 34 Super Sentai Great Powers are in their possession.

It has the power to rid the universe of the Zangyack completely, but if it is used, the powers of the Super Sentai will also be lost. They will use the ranger keys to open that locked door which leads to the resting place (sacred realm) of the greatest treasure resting within the Earth.

In addition, five Legends will appear in this episode as well, as the Gokaigers will transform into their respective Ranger forms. Takayuki Hiba aka VulEagle II (played by Takayuki Godai), Dai aka Green Flash (played by Kihachiro Uemura), Akira aka Blue Mask (played by Issei Hirota) and Remi Hoshikawa aka Five Yellow (played by Ryou Narushima) will have a brief appearances in the episode.

In the show's 50th episode entitled, "The Day of Battle," the final battle for Earth's peace begins! Even the giant robot Great Insarn was no match for the Gokaigers, but to Ackdos, it was merely a way to stall for time. Marvelous and Gai in turn, head to the Gigant Horse to face Ackdos Gil, while Joe, Luka, Ahim and Don faced Dairandoh.

Episode 51 is the last episode of the series entitled, "Farewell Space Pirates", HJU's resident Super Sentai expert, Shougo B'Stard compares Gokaiger's last episode title to the mid-80's Sentai finale titles such as: Bioman's "Farewell Peebo"; Changeman's "Farewell, Friends From Space" and Flashman's "Farewell! Our Home Planet."

Source: 4chan's /m/ board, Toku Insider

Go! Go! Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters!

2012-01-29T09:49:00.000+08:00

In the past few days, we have a lot of updates about the 36th Super Sentai Series, Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters and here is the mega update about the series to those who missed everything that includes additional info about our heroes, the villains and more Power Rangers references?!

The Go-Busters are made up of Hiromu, Ryuuji and Youko. Their transformation call is "It's Morphin Time!", they morph and shouts "Let's Morph in" as the glasses on the Morphin' Brace shows up! Their catchphrase, "Busters Ready Go!"

Hiromu Sakurada, age 20, who transforms into Red Buster, has an older sister by the name of Rika Sakurada (played by Risa Yoshiki). Rika seems to be aware of Hiromu’s identity as Red Buster, and she’s against him fighting against the Vagras. Also in the right is Hiromu's father, Yousuke Sakurada, a scientist in Research Center 13 years ago.

Ryuji Iwasaki, age 28, who transforms into Blue Buster is the oldest member of the team and looks after Hiromu and Youko. Youko Usami, age 16, she possesses an unbreakable spirit and is good with machinery.

The Buster Gear, is made up of the Sougan Blade (Binocular Mode can see the movement of Enetron), and Ichigan Buster that can be combined to form the "Ichigan Buster Final Buster Mode."

The Gobuster's also have a support team, consisting of the operator Tooru Morishita, the commander Takeshi Kuroki and the newly recruited operator Miho Nakamura. Tooru works as the informant, keeping the Gobuster team updated on the Vagras.

The Go-Busters are fighting the Evil Mechanical Army Vagras. 13 years before the story starts, a virus managed to penetrate through the system at a research lab. The virus infected a certain program, causing Messiah to be created. The scientist, Sakurada, sent to whole building together with Messiah to a subspace, thus saving the world. That scientist was Hiromu's father, Yousuke Sakurada.

But after they got their hand on Enetron, a new type of energy that supports the daily lives of humanity, they are slowly coming back to Earth for more Enetron. With Enetron, Vagras are planning on controlling the human race. The man in the bottom left corner, is Enter, a spy from Vagras. The Vagras army is led by Program Messiah, the same program that was sent to a subspace. The Vagras army is now working on bringing back Messiah to earth.

When Enter (pictured on the left, played by Shou Jinnai) uses a MetaVirus Card in creating MetaRoids by inserting the cards into a machinery, an evil Megazord is created at the very same time. But the Megazord stays in the dark subspace and powers up until, it has to be transported from the dark subspace with Enetron to reach earth.

You can also see above the ShovelRoid, its Megazord, the ShovelZord, and this year's grunts, the Buglers. On the other side, you can seen the Go-Busters, out of suit, in action!

The Go-Busters have their own type of Megazord, the Go-Buster Ace. By using the Go-Buster Ace’s special attacks, they can cause an enemy to "Shutdown." The sword has a GunSword mode where it can fire Enetron. The term Megazord is used for giant robots. Furthermore, the helmet and shades of the Go-Busters can be removed.

The Go-Buster Ace in action! Also, the Go-Busters will now part of the Super Sentai Dice-Oh arcade game! You can also see in this picture Red Buster riding the transformed Nick Chida motorcycle and do some epic stunts!

The Go-Busters have various vehicles called "Buster Vehicles." The first one is Buster Vehicle CB-01 Cheetah. It has 3 special modes after combining with Nick Chida. The first being the Animal Mode, where the CB-01 forms into a Cheetah. The second is a Vehicle Mode and the last being the Go-Buster Ace form.

Here's a chart of the BuddyRoid transformations. The "Chou Machine System" was developed to combat the Megazords! Nick Chida can transform into a motorcycle for Red Buster to use. He can also combine to Buster Vehicle CB-01 Cheetah to transform into the Animal mode, and later, RedBuster's personal MegaZord, Go-Buster Ace.

The Go-Busters, with their super-power skill sets, are known as "Tokumei Senshi" (Trans. Special Ops Warriors) and wield the "Buster Power." Red Buster has "Super Speed," giving him teleportation-like speed; Blue Buster has Arm Power, giving his arms "Super Strength;" and, Yellow Buster has Foot Power, giving her "heightened jumping capabilities."

By inserting a program into their bodies, Hiromu and friends gained superhuman powers. But in exchange for these powers, they were given a secret weak point in return. When Hiromu sees a chicken, he’ll panic and his body will automatically freeze.

Ryuji's weakness occurs when he moves too much, which causes thermal runaway. Therefore, he needs to cool himself down constantly. If Youko's energy runs out, she won’t be able to move. To make up for it, she has to eat sweet things.

Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters will premiere on February 26th. Also, samples for the show's opening and ending themes entitled, "Busters, Ready Go!" by Hideyuki Takahashi (Project.R) and "Kizuna, Go-Busters" by Nazo no Shin UNIT STA☆MEN are now available online! You can check the samples here.

Source: Toku Insider, Henshin Justice (link 2), 4chan's /m/ board

An Interview with Ryo Yoshizawa

2012-01-28T17:57:00.000+08:00

In the 135th issue of Uchusen, Ryo Yoshizawa who plays Ryusei Sakuta aka Kamen Rider Meteor shares his thoughts about his character and how he portrays him. In the interview, he reveals his inspiration behind Ryusei's split personality and his first experience in ADR recording.

When I first heard from the producer Tsukada that my role would be acting with two different sides, I started comparing him to Death Note's Light Yagami. They are both more cheerful and bright on the surface, but completely different on the inside. So I decided to re-read Death Note and perhaps apply some of that on the character Ryusei Sakuta. But no matter how I looked at it, acting with two sides seemed really hard.

I started reading the scripts for episode 17 and 18, when I finished I immediately continued with 19 and 20. I noticed that Ryusei’s behavior had changed a little. At first I felt like he seemed like a good guy on the surface, but a bad guy on the inside. But after reading the script for 19 and 20, he seemed like a completely normal good guy. He became a good guy so unexpectedly, but after that I think he’ll gradually come to learn to know the rest of the group.

When I was reading the script, I saw a line saying "Hoowaatchaaa!", I instantly started think "Uh..." But as I got to the recording studio, I noticed how it was actually really fun to do these noises. Right now, I'm making these sounds in high spirits. I really want to make more variations to his fighting sounds too. I’d be so happy to see children try and imitate me. I’ve been watching Bruce Lee movies so much as a reference to get this right. I feel like I’ll won’t be as cool as him but I’ll try my best. I have to say Enter the Dragon had the best fight scenes.

I’m still not used to the ADR dubbing, so I’m still having trouble with it. I keep thinking, "Oh, I want it to sound like this and that" but it never ends up how I imagine it. For example, the first "Hoowaatchaaa!" I did was really hard. It was like I couldn’t match the sound together with the punch and how the enemy received the punch from Meteor. But the finished product worked well.

The moment Ryusei transforms into Meteor, he gets real noisy. It’s like I have to raise my voice. But I’m still going to give my best in the ADR studio!

Speaking of Meteor, he will also have his first upgrade form! It is unknown how he can gain access to this new form but based on the silhouette, it seems that he needs a special item for him to gain access to this new form.

Kamen Rider Fourze: Cancer Zodiarts Arrives

2012-01-28T17:41:00.001+08:00

With the debut of Kamen Rider Fourze Magnet States soon, here are some new information about Kamen Rider Fourze which includes more Switches, two new Zodiarts and the arrival of the fifth member of the Horoscopes, the Cancer Zodiarts!

The Cancer Zodiarts is the fifth member of the Horoscopes to appear in the series. Based on the events of the series, it seems that all 12 Horoscope Zodiarts will appear on reverse order starting from Scorpio. In short the order of the their appearances are as follows:

Scorpio (Episode 2) > Libra (Episode 12) > Virgo (Movie Wars MEGAMAX, Episode 18) > Leo (Movie Wars MEGAMAX) > Cancer > Gemini > Taurus > Aries > Pisces > Aquarius > Capricorn > Sagittarius

In addition, two new Zodiarts will appear in the series, namely Pegasus Zodiarts and Cygnus Zodiarts. What's more is that the identity of the Dragon Zodiarts is no other than the captain of the track and field team, Jin Nomoto!

Now for some new Switches, Switch #34 is the Skateboard Switch, Switch #35 is the Giant Foot Switch, Switch #36 is the Aero Switch, Switch #32 is the Freeze Switch that can be used to activate the Softnya Foodroid and Switch #33 is the Claw Switch.

To top everything of in this post, OCN Animation Blog reveals that a new unit called SoutherN will sing the theme song of Kamen Rider Fourze Magnet States theme entitled "Bounce Back." It is scheduled to be released on March 21st.

SoutherN is a new unit made up of anime singer Minami Kuribayashi (My HiME, IS: Infinite Stratos, Gundam AGE) and composer Yosuke Yamashita.

Source: 4chan's /m/ board

Lost Heroes Latest 3DS Game Trailer

2012-01-26T14:02:00.000+08:00

Bandai Namco Games has recently streamed a new promo for the much awaited Nintendo 3DS game entitled, "Lost Heroes" which features the dream team up between Gundam, Kamen Rider and Ultraman!

In this RPG, the three franchises will join forces to fight against an "invasion of despair." It will be the first dungeon role-playing game in Banpresto's Compatible Hero crossover franchise.

Kamen Rider Fourze 18 – Fight for Justice

2012-01-26T13:52:00.000+08:00

It ain't over yet, sista! Sorry, can't help it.

In this episode, Gentaro rejects Ryusei from joining the Kamen Rider Club! Wait, how is that possible since he is the guy who is willing to make friends with everyone?! Meanwhile, Ms. Sonoda wants her Scorpion Switch back and that Lynx is determined to be part of the Horoscopes.

The episode gave us a different perspective of what justice is. As Tomoko pointed out, Kamen Riders are "heroes of justice" but because of Meteor's actions in the past episode, Meteor pointed out that his idea of justice might not be similar to KRC's idea of justice. This kind of ideology reminded me of the earlier secondary Heisei Riders who fights for their own agenda and most of the time, contradicts the main Rider's idea for justice and all that crap.

Speaking of Meteor, I failed to mention in my previous reviews that every time he speaks, I notice that he has this Darth Vader breathing effect while he speaks. By Darth Vader effect, I mean he sounds like Ryusei is speaking via an old radio. Now for Ryusei, I just love that he continues displaying that poker face in front of the Rider Club and returns to the Chinese temple angry. The episode also displays Ryusei's ability to fight out of suit and all I can say is; I am quite impressed. Hopefully, we will have much longer out of suit fights involving Ryusei.

More on the out of suit fights, even if it is just a Libra transformation, Kengo's actor Ryuki Takahashi did a good job in terms of fighting the Lnyx Zodiarts. I was expecting in this episode that they will expand more on Ryusei's background and in my disappointment, they didn't. The only thing they did in relation to Ryusei's past is that he is good friends with Jiro who uses a Switch to be powerful and receives a mysterious package from Tachibana and that's it. They never expanded the relationship between Ryusei and Jiro, which makes me feel that his motivation to save his friend a bit shallow.

I am one of those people who were bothered that a Wheel Switch exists since for starters, he already has a bike so why the heck he needs a Wheel Module? Turns out that it was made for narrow areas where his bike can't easily pass into. As for Gentaro in this episode, turns out he just wants Ryusei to be more honest about him and not pull that poker face in front of everyone. Based on how Ryusei reacted in this episode, guess he will have the same treatment Kengo had in the series in terms of how he will be befriended by Gentaro.

Now to the best part of the episode, the two Horoscope Zodiarts versus Fourze and Meteor, I was surprised when Scorpion feels weaker in this episode compared to her last appearance. Granted that she has this Supernova ability back then, but what surprised me is that it only took a shot from Meteor's Mars hand thing and one Limit Break finisher to beat her. As for them not revealing that Ms. Sonoda is Scorpion and just them discovering that Scorpion is actually a girl was not that surprising. I will be surprised if they can't figure out that she is Scorpion since she was sent to a place called Dark Nebula thanks to her failure to the Kamen Riders.

Now that Gentaro already accepted Ryusei as part of the Kamen Rider Club, what are the changes that will happen after his arrival? Will he be an asset to the group or a liability since they are unaware that Ryusei is secretly Kamen Rider Meteor?

Man Steals All 64 Volumes of One Piece Manga!

2012-01-25T16:05:00.000+08:00

Yomiuri Online reported that a 26 year old man was arrested for stealing all 64 volumes of Eiichiro Oda's popular pirate manga One Piece from a book store!

Last December 23rd, the man visited the book store with a one meter long traveling bag and put 64 comic books into the bag in a blind spot from the cashiers. Next morning, a clerk found one of the shelves empty. The man deposed to the police that he sold the comics for 23,000 yen, which was almost equal to the original price. If you pile up the 64 comics, it will be one meter high and weigh ten kilograms.

One of the secondhand bookstore keepers said One Piece is so popular that the secondhand comics are sold out quickly. A complete set of the series in good condition are sold at a premium.

Source: MyAnimeList

Kamen Rider Fourze x Chari Sou iPhone App

2012-01-25T15:51:00.000+08:00

Great news for iPhone owners! Do you want to have space in your hands? It is your chance with this Kamen Rider Fourze game application for the iPhone entitled, "Kamen Rider Fourze x Chari Sou"!

In the game, Gentaro can transform into Fourze as he rides in his personal motorcycle, the Machine Massigler as he rides his way out of various obstacles and evade Zodiarts if he can!

You can get this amazing game app for the iPhone via iTunes!

via Irsyad's Way

Toei's Interview with Kenji Ohba [UPDATED]

2012-01-25T15:47:00.000+08:00

In commemoration with the upcoming release of Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger vs. Space Sheriff Gavan THE MOVIE this January 21st, Toei's Official YouTube Channel posted an interview with Kenji Ohba who plays Retsu Ichijouji aka Space Sheriff Gavan!

In addition, you can view this interview with English subs by pressing the "Closed Caption" button found below of the video! In the interview, he mentions how he made his poses and some fun tidbits about Gavan.

The movie will also be released on Blu-ray and DVD this March 21st.

Gokaiger vs. Gavan Debuts at #2!

2012-01-25T15:26:00.000+08:00

The recent Super Sentai Versus movie entitled, Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger vs. Space Sheriff Gavan THE MOVIE, which marks the first team-up between a Super Sentai and Metal Hero show debuts at the 2nd spot in the Japanese box office!

The movie was seen by 159,227 people and grossed 160,750,000 Yen (2.06 million USD). This one also exceeded the previous Super Sentai Versus movie, "Tensou Sentai Goseiger vs. Shinkenger," by around 14%.

As a celebration to Metal Heroes series' 30th Anniversary, Toei decided to team-up two of the most unlikely heroes from two franchises, the first Space Sheriff, Gavan, and the treasure hunting pirates, the Gokaigers.

Other movies included in the top 10 are Always: Sunset on Third Street 3 (#1), Robo-G (#3), Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol (#4), Magic Tree House (#5), You’re My Pet (#6), Johnny English Reborn (#7), Rengou Kantai Shireichoukan Yamamoto Isoroku (#8), My Way (#9), and Inazuma Eleven Movie GO (#10).

Source: tokyohive via JEFusion

Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters Cast Update

2012-01-25T15:10:00.002+08:00

Here are some updates about the cast and the suit actors for the 36th Super Sentai series, Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters that will air this February 26th. This update includes the official voice actors for the BuddyRoids, suit actor updates and an additional cast member.

In the latest issue of Hobby Japan, they revealed the official voice actors for the Go-Busters' robot partners, the BuddyRoids. The BuddyRoids are voiced by the following:

Keiji Fujiwara (Axel from Kingdom Hearts, Maes Hughes from Fullmetal Alchemist, Dinobot from Beast Wars) as Nick Chida
Tessho Genda (Japanese Optimus Prime, Magiranger's Narrator) as Banana Gori-saki
Tatsuhiro Suzuki as Usada Letas

Hideo Sakaki will play the role of Takeshi Kuroki in the series. It is likely that he will be the mentor figure for the three Go-Busters.

Lastly, according to multiple blog sources, the three suit actors for the three Go-Busters are:

Yoshifumi Oshikawa - Red Buster for Hiromu Sakurada played by Katsuhiro Suzuki
Yasuhiro Takeuchi - Blue Buster for Ryuji Iwasaki played by Ryouma Baba
Yuchi Hachisuka - Yellow Buster for Youko Usami played by Arisa Komiya

Source: alternate-zer0 of HJU, elenaslakov of HJU, Henshin Justice Unlimited

AU Kuuga in Super Hero Taisen?!

2012-01-24T14:38:00.001+08:00

After the release of the first teaser for the much awaited Super Hero Taisen: All Kamen Rider vs All Super Sentai movie, more possible details about the movie were posted in a couple of actor blogs.

Ryota Murai who plays Yusuke Onodera aka AU Kamen Rider Kuuga talked about a "certain filming" where it was cold. In addition, Kimito Totani who plays Daiki Kaito aka Kamen Rider DiEnd also talked about the weather in one post.

As for Tsukasa Kadoya aka Kamen Rider Decade himself, Masahiro Inoue posted that they are filming in Ibaraki. The temperature is around -5 to 0 Celsius. He complains about it being too cold and not wearing enough clothes. Masahiro specifically mentions that it's for Kamen Rider and that it's almost finished in terms of filming.

Three Riders talking about the weather at the same time? Could this mean that we wil have AU Kuuga for Super Hero Taisen?! Also, in the right is a picture of Ryota Ozaka aka Captain Marvelous aka GokaiRed in the filming site.

Source: DecaEnd of HJU, nerefir of HJU (link 2)

Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger 46 – Hero Eligibility

2012-01-24T14:20:00.001+08:00

Kakuranger, nin-ninja ninja~!

In this episode, Ninjaman for over a week is watching the Gokaigers do absolutely nothing and decides to train these vagabonds! The only ones who decided to train are Gai, Don and Ahim. Meanwhile, with the Emperor having plans with his full scale invasion of the planet Earth, Insarn suggest to use the new Action Commander, the devil witch Juju whose victims end up unleashing their evil side... and Don and Gai became his victims. Great.

For starters, this is the proper Kakuranger tribute since it is not about them telling Ninjaman about what happen in the show for the past 44 episodes prior to his release from the pot. Now, let's focus about the tribute, shall we? This tribute is my least favorite among the bunch of tributes we have. The episode feels more of a character development episode rather than a Kakuranger episode. Granted, we have character development episodes that are at the same time, a tribute episode but compared to those episodes (see Liveman, Jetman & Dairanger eps), it leans more in the character development aspect rather than the tribute aspect.

Now for Ninjaman, in the previous episode, he promised that he will help the Gokaigers fight Zangyack in case they will appear, and in my disappointment, he never fought the Action Commander or even a couple of Gormins and just let the Gokaigers do more of the dirty work! Granted that the group is just facing a small group, but it is disappointing not to see Ninjaman in action at the early part of the episode. Well at least he was able to fight at the near end of the episode when the team goes a full Kakuranger Gokai Change!

As for the two victims of Juju's charm, Don and Gai, it was funny and at the same time, awesome that the actors went over the top in their portrayal of delinquents. Seeing the two acting out of character was amazing in my opinion, especially when the two started trash talking! As for how the two ended up reverting back to normal, I just love that Ahim put her complete trust on these two boys and in my opinion, it properly sealed the fact that Ahim is the heart of the Gokaigers, the team mom you might say. As for Juju himself, I still find his voodoo sequence too creepy. Too creepy that I suddenly remember those old tokusatsu shows back in the 80's that involve children sacrifices as part of the villain's plan in conquering Earth.

As for the rest of the team, I just love that the Marvy, Joe and Luka had complete faith in Ahim that she can stop Don and Gai while they are investigating the shard that stuck on Marvy's Gokai Sabre and keeping the Action Commander occupied, kinda like how the three did it back in the Gekiranger tribute using the Sun Vulcan Ranger Keys.

For the episode's tribute section, I just love the callback the show's opening sequence in which there was a scene of the five Kakurangers threw their clothes and jumps in their Ranger form. As for the Gokaigers as Kakurangers, it was fun... especially on how they used the Substitution Technique a couple of times in this episode with Juju falling for it every time! Also, as a fan of the series even if I only watched two episodes of it, the Kakuranger theme adds up to my excitement in the episode thanks to the theme sounding too ninja.

Now for the Kakuranger Great Power, I was not surprised that Ninjaman is the Great Power of the Kakurangers thanks to the promotional material spoiling it from the very beginning. But what surprised me is that Ninjaman not knowing that he is the Great Power! Granted, that he was out from the jar recently and was only aware of it for about a week, but if you look at it, it is pretty obvious that he is his team's Great Power. My minor disappointment about it is him not transforming into Samuraiman. Oh well, guess Toei needs to save some cash for this tribute then.

Now that they all have the know Great Powers, it is time for their final showdown with Basco! Can the Gokaigers steal back the powers that Basco stole from five Super Sentai teams? That is for us to find out next!

Kamen Rider Fourze - Kisaragi Motors?!

2012-01-24T14:00:00.001+08:00

Days ago, we have reported that Souta Fukushi who plays Gentaro Kisaragi aka Kamen Rider Fourze opened his blog and website. In relation to that, in one of his entries, he mentions that Gentaro's *** has finally appeared. So what those *** mean?

On January 19th, the same day Souta Fukushi posted that message on his blog, one guy from Twitter named @fuwa1fuwa spotted the filming for Kamen Rider Fourze. Here are the following tweets:

"This morning, they were filming Fourze at a motorcycle store. Seems like they are filming at a florist now."

"I think the by the motorcycle store. There was a sign saying 'Kisaragi Motors'"

And just recently, @sggk_maiko tweeted about another Kamen Rider Fourze filming. Here are the following tweets:

"Fourze is being filmed at Saitama Super Arena. I couldn't see properly since I saw everything from the female toilet on the 32nd floor. The monster was red. I saw some sparks and Fourze was defeated!"

"Fourze had a red and yellow weapon-like item."

Could this mean that we will see Gentaro's parents soon? Also, what is this red and yellow weapon? Wil Fourze obtain a new States? That is for us to find out in the upcoming weeks.

Source: DecaEnd of HJU

Kamen Rider Fourze - Magnets, The New Teacher

2012-01-24T13:26:00.001+08:00

After the confirmation of Nao Nagasawa's appearance in Kamen Rider Fourze as the new school teacher Haruka Utsugi, here are some additional info about her role in the series and the titles of the upcoming episodes of the series.

Spoiler Alert! Read at your own risk!

Episode 20: Transcendent Magnetic Force (1/29)
Screenplay: Riku Sanjou | Director: H. Ishida
Ryuusei was the person who tries to purified Switch #30 & #31, but subjected Fourze into a fierce power of attraction, causing all metals and iron to get stuck on Fourze. It was so powerful that it causes a lot disaster for both Fourze and Meteor during the fight against the Dragon Zodiarts.

Kengo, who was angered by Ryuusei's actions of trying to take over his job in purifying the switches leaves the Kamen Rider Club. But then, the track and field couch was interested in recruiting him.

Episode 21: Misguidance Counseling Session (2/5)
Episode 22: Rejecting Your True Color (2/12)
Screenplay: Kazuki Nakashima | Director: Koichi Sakamoto
Sonoda Sarina, who's the Scorpion Zodiarts, one of the 12 Horoscopes was sent into the realm of eternal darkness called, "Dark Nebula" as a punishment for failing twice against the Kamen Riders.

Principal Hayami, who's the Libra Zodiarts were taunted by that punishment and will be likely to fail to bring forth another apostle of the Horoscopes in the future. A new teacher named, Haruka Utsugi arrives at school and will be replacing Sarina Sonoda as section 2B's homeroom teacher. Does she have her own hidden motives like Ms. Sonoda?

Episode 23: Alliance of the Swan (2/19)
Screenplay: Keiichi Hasegawa | Director: Kyohei Yamaguchi

Source: CA-3 Blog via Gideon Burogu

Go-Busters OP & ED Theme Revealed

2012-01-23T15:32:00.000+08:00

The opening and ending theme songs for the 36th Super Sentai show, Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters has been revealed! It will be included in a single that will be released on February 29th.

The opening theme will be entitled "Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters" by Hideyuki Takahashi (Project.R), while the ending theme will be "Kizuna Go-Busters!" by Nazo no Shin UNIT STA☆MEN.

Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters [Single] will be available on two versions: CD+DVD and Regular CD versions, for 1500 yen and 1200 yen respectively. It will be released on February 29th. Pre-orders are now open at CDJapan, order now and get exciting bonuses!

Endless Play by Astronauts feat. SHINA Full Preview

2012-01-23T14:57:00.001+08:00

Here's the full version of the theme song of Kamen Rider Climax Heroes Fourze entitled, "Endless Play" by Astronauts feat. SHINA. The full version of the song is included in the Giant Step Single.

Asides from this song, Kamen Rider Fourze's first ending theme/insert song/battle theme, "Giant Step" is included as well. It will be released on January 25th, pre-order now at CDJapan to get exciting bonuses!

Mobile Suit Gundam AGE - Asem's Story

2012-01-23T14:38:00.000+08:00

After the end of Flit's story in Mobile Suit Gundam AGE, it is time for Asem to shine! Taking place years after their success in destroying one of the UE or Veigan's base, here are the details of what is in store for us in Asem's story!

EPISODE.16 GUNDAM IN THE STABLE

Flit Asuno’s son Asem. The colony he lives on is suddenly attacked one day by a mysterious enemy.

EPISODE.17 FRIENDSHIP, LOVE AND MOBILE SUITS

Asem and his friends enjoy school life. One day, a mysterious transfer student named Zeheart shows up.

Asem’s school uniform. Zeheart is a mysterious young man who transfered to his school.

Flit and Emily marry and have Asem. His blond hair is passed down from his mother.

Asem Asuno: Flit’s 17 year old son. He longs for a mobile suits and belongs to a mobile suit club in school. Pilots the Gundam AGE-2. New protagonist.

ASEM’S CLASSMATES

Zeheart: A mysterious young man who transferred to Asem's school. Known for his silver hair. Although he exudes a calm demenor, his eyes are sharp and his overall mysterious ambiance seems to indicate he’s hiding something.

Romary: A young girl who also attends the same school as Asem. Popular girl who is always surrounded by others, she’s the school idol.

Shawie & Macile: Members of the same Mobile Suit club as Asem. Both are timid and are always relying on Asem.

EARTH FEDERATION FORCES

Millais Alloy: Having turned 49, Millais is now a Commander in the Earth Federation Forces and focuses on military operations.

Vargas: Turns 80 years old.

Max: Age 22. Rank of Ensign. Assumes his duty as a newbie pilot of the mobile suit Adel.

Alisa: A newbie pilot of the mobile suit Adele. Her rank is Petty Officer Second Class.

Source: Zeonic|Scanlation via GundamGuy

Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters Second Promo

2012-01-22T14:37:00.001+08:00

The second promo for the 36th Super Sentai team, the Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters (特命戦隊ゴーバスターズ) is finally here! The series begins this February 26th.

The Go-Busters. 3 Heroes, and their 3 Partners, the BuddyRoids. Their "Mission"— Protect the Earth, as only they can, a battle for their fate tinged with "Special Mission" begins!

The Go-Busters are Hiromu Sakurada aka Red Buster (played by Katsuhiro Suzuki), Ryuji Iwasaki aka Blue Buster (played by Ryouma Baba) and Youko Usami aka Yellow Buster (played by Arisa Komiya).

Kamen Rider Fourze Episode 20 Preview

2012-01-22T14:34:00.001+08:00

After one amazing episode of Kamen Rider Fourze today, here is the preview of the show's 20th episode entitled, "The Transcendent Magnetic Force". This episode marks the debut of Fourze Magnet States.

Fourze can’t seem to use the Magnet Switch correctly has a hard time fighting his opponents. Kengo has left the Kamen Rider Club, but then the track and field coach tries to recruit him.

Meanwhile, Miu must convince Rumi to help them search for the Magphone, as it is the only way for Kamen Rider Fourze to defeat the Dragon Zodiarts.