Saturday 30 November 2013

Chinese Naruto Online Game Trailer Featuring Original Characters


Here's the new trailer of the Chinese Naruto online game for the PC called "Naruto Online". This game is developed by Tencent Games, Namco Bandai Games and CyberConnect2.


This is Namco Bandai's first foray into PC online games in China. This online game can only be played in an internet web browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome and is set for a 2014 release date.

[Source: Anime News Network, Saiyan Island]

Kamen Rider Gaim Ep 8 Clip: Kamen Rider Baron Mango Arms Debut


Here's a clip coming from Kamen Rider Gaim's 8th episode, which marks the debut of the Knight of Hammer, Kamen Rider Baron Mango Arms!


Kamen Rider Baron uses the Mango Lock Seed to transform into the Knight of Hammer, Baron Mango Arms. His weapon mace-like weapon called "Mango Punisher".

Kamen Rider Gaim & Wizard: The Fateful Sengoku Movie Battle 4th TV Ad


Here's the 4th TV ad of Kamen Rider Gaim & Wizard: The Fateful Sengoku Movie Battle, which features the Armored Riders using the Rider Arms!


Kamen Rider Wizard's portion is written by Junko Komura while Nobuhiro Mori is writing the other two parts. Directed by Ryuta Tasaki, the movie will premiere this December 14, 2013.

Kyoryuger vs. Go-Busters the Movie 2nd Promo


Here's the 2nd promo for Kyoryuger vs. Go-Busters the Movie, which features the three dinosaur Super Sentai teams together in one movie!


Both Zyuranger's Tyranno Ranger (played by Yuta Mochizuki) and Abaranger's AbaRed (played by Koichiro Nishi) appear before the the Kyoryuger and explain a great enemy that threatens them, the Space War God Boldos and his creations, Neo Griffozar and Neo Geildon.

The movie is written by Riku Sanjou and directed by Koichi Sakamoto. Kyoryuger vs. Go-Busters premieres January 18, 2014.

Kamen Rider Gaim Episode 9 Preview


Here's the preview of Kamen Rider Gaim's 9th episode entitled "The Inves Monster Capture Battle". Because Inves monsters are now in our world, Team Gaim must stop them.

Also in the episode, it seems that Kamen Rider Zangetsu will finally join the battle.


Kouta and Mitch must hunt down a fully manifested Inves that is randomly attacking people in the city while also dealing with keeping up their Beat Rider ranking.

Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger Episode 40 Preview


Here's the preview of Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger's 40th episode entitled, "Guttocool! The Old Man is Annoying!" Nossan goes to a marriage interview and he is paired with Canderrilla?!


Yuko convinces Nobuharu to go on a dating service, but Kimiko Umizono, the woman he seems to connect so well with, resembles one of Canderrilla's former disguises. When Debo Kantokku attacks, Nobuharu is torn between protecting Kimiko or figuring out if she is his sworn enemy.

Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII New Lighting DLC Costumes Revealed


Now that Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII is now available on Japan, here's the promo featuring the 1st set of DLC costumes for Lightning in the said game and that includes one ridiculous Moogle costume.


Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII is now available in Japan and on it's first week, it sold 277,082 copies, making it the lowest opening sale for a FFXII title. The game will be released outside of Japan this February 11, 2014 for the PS3 and Xbox 360.

[Sales information: Siliconera]

"Shocking" New Fairy Tail Project Launching Next Year


The first 2014 issue of Weekly Shonen Magazine announced that Fairy Tail will have a "shocking" new project launching next spring.

Details about the new project is not yet revealed in the issue. It was previously reported that the relaunch of the Fairy Tail TV anime series is already on the works.

[Source: Anime News Network]

Friday 29 November 2013

Power Rangers Super Megaforce's DX Legendary Megazord Review


For those who have plans to purchase the DX Legendary Megazord from Power Rangers Super Megaforce, Morphin' Legacy posted a video review that also compares the DX GokaiOh from Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger!

18th Detective Conan Anime Film Announced


The first issue of next year's Shonen Sunday magazine announced the 18th Detective Conan film. Entitled "Detective Conan: Sniper From Another Dimension", it will premiere on March 14, 2014 in Japan.

The film revolves around a sniping incident case. Even though someone was aiming a sniper rifle at Shuichi Akai, it was Sera who was shot in the chest. The people in Tokyo are afraid of getting involved in this dreadful sniping incident. Will Akai, who should be dead, be targeted again? And why was Sera targeted? The film will also include appearances by Subaru Okiya and FBI agent Jodie Starling.

Touted as "Conan's greatest crisis", this movie is directed by Kobun Shizuno and is written by Kazunari Kouchi with music by Katsuo Ono. These three worked on various Detective Conan anime projects.

[Source: Anime News Network]

Latest Rurouni Kenshin Live-Action Film Sequels Photo: Kenshin Himura


Aside from the first photo of Sojiro Seta in the upcoming live-action Rurouni Kenshin film sequels, here's a new picture of Takeru Satoh as Kenshin Himura in those two films.

In addition, the Warner Bros. Rurouni Kenshin site also teased that a new character picture will be revealed in December 2. The question is who is the character that they will reveal?

The two upcoming Rurouni Kenshin films based on the Kyoto Arc entitled "Rurouni Kenshin: The Great Kyoto Fire Arc" and "Rurouni Kenshin: The End of a Legend Arc" are both slated to have summer 2014 release.

Live-Action Lupin III Film: First Photo of Shun Oguri as Lupin III Revealed?


A few days ago, we reported that Shun Oguri will play the role of Lupin III in the upcoming live-action Lupin III film. Just recently, an image of Oguri wearing Lupin's costume has surfaced online!

The trailer of Lupin III: Castle of Cagliostro

The picture, allegedly first spotted in a Chinese social media site features Oguri wearing Lupin's costume from the classic Hayao Miyazaki film, "Lupin III: Castle of Cagliostro". Oguri lost 18 lbs. for the role.

Filming for the movie started last October 3 and will film in a total of five countries, which includes Japan, Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong and the Philippines.

Lupin III premieres in Summer 2014.

[via Kotaku]

Thursday 28 November 2013

Power Rangers Super Megaforce in Macy's Thanksgiving Parade


For those who missed Macy's Thanksgiving Parade and didn't have the chance to see the Power Rangers Super Megaforce Ranger's first TV appearance, our pals from RangerCrew uploaded the clip.


Power Rangers has been appearing in Macy's Thanksgiving Parade back in 2010 when Saban Brands reacquired the Power Rangers brand from Disney. As for Power Rangers Super Megaforce, the show will premiere early next year.

Latest DX Sengoku Driver TV Ad Featuring Gaim's 3 Forms


Now that Kamen Rider Gaim has at least 4 fours used in the show, here's the latest TV ad for the DX Sengoku Driver from Kamen Rider Gaim. The new ad features 3 of Kamen Rider Gaim's forms in action.

Live-Action Rurouni Kenshin Movie Sequels: First Photo of Sojiro Seta


The first photo of Ryunosuke Kamiki as Sojiro Seta in the upcoming Rurouni Kenshin movie sequels has surfaced online. Seta is the right-hand man of former government assassin Makoto Shishio.

The last added cast member to the film is Tao Tsuchiya (Ultraman Zero) who will play Misao Makamichi. For the other additional cast members, you can check it here.

The two upcoming Rurouni Kenshin films based on the Kyoto Arc entitled "Rurouni Kenshin: The Great Kyoto Fire Arc" and "Rurouni Kenshin: The End of a Legend Arc" are both slated to have summer 2014 release.

[Source: Anime News Network]

MyGlobeTV's Toei Japan Channel, Cancelled


Sad news folks, Globecast is ceasing operations of MyGlobeTV. Because of this, the Toei Japan Channel is now cancelled.

According to the message, the distribution will end on December 31, 2013. For those who don't know what is Toei Japan Channel on MyGlobeTV, it's a channel that allows viewers to watch Toei TV shows and movies, and that includes the tokusatsu shows they produced.

One of their plans is that after one year, Toei plans to add English subtitles in their programs. Sadly, they didn't manage to reach that goal.

[via @purplevalkyrie]

Kyoryuger vs. Go-Busters: Yukito Returns, A Closer Look on Neo Dinosaur Sentai Villains


New pictures for Kyoryuger vs. Go-Busters the Movie has surfaced online, which features a new image of Sho Tomita reprising his role as Yukito Sanjou/AbareBlue.

Also seen in the shot are the Go-Busters inside the Spirit Base and Yukito holding a Beast Battery. On the left, we have a shot of Tyranno Ranger Geki, Dantetsu Kiryu and Ryoga Hakua/AbaRed.


Above is a shot of Neo Geildon and Neo Griffozar who were created by Space War God Boldos with the use of feelings of revenge from the past enemies of the Dinosaur Super Sentai teams.

The movie is written by Riku Sanjou and directed by Koichi Sakamoto. Kyoryuger vs. Go-Busters premieres January 18, 2014.

Kamen Rider Gaim's DX Watermelon Arms TV Ad


Here's the TV ad for the DX Watermelon Arms from Kamen Rider Gaim. This is part of the Arms Change line and allows your Kamen Rider Gaim toy to transform into Kamen Rider Gaim Watermelon Arms.


The Kamen Rider Gaim Watermelon Arms gives Kouta a massive armor and flight capabilities. It has three different modes: Great Mode (a big watermelon), Gyro Mode (flight), and Great Big Bang (full armored). Its weapon is a naginata.

Ultraman Ginga's DX Ginga Brace Promo


The official BandaiJP YouTube channel posted the promo for the DX Ginga Brace from Ultraman Ginga. This item is used by the show's titular hero to defeat the bad guys.

Dragon Quest iOS & Android Port Available for Free for First 1 Million People


The first Dragon Quest fame is coming to the iOS and Android! What's more is that the first 1 million people who will download this game will get it for free!


But if you are not part of the first 1 million people who download this game, you can purchase the game for 500 yen ($5). Aside from the updated graphics, Dragon Quest also features a vertical layout.

Dragon Quest for the iOS and Android will be released on November 28.

[Source: Siliconera]

Wednesday 27 November 2013

More Kamen Rider Ryugen Kiwi Arms & Baron Mango Arms Images


More images featuring Kamen Rider Baron Mango Arms and Ryugen Kiwi Arms has surfaced online. These forms are set to make their appearances this December.


Kamen Rider Ryugen uses the Kiwi Lock Seed to transform into Ryugen Kiwi Arms. His weapon are two spinning wheels called "Kiwi Gekirin". This form will also make an appearance in the upcoming Kamen Rider Gaim & Wizard: The Fateful Sengoku Movie Battle.


Kamen Rider Baron uses the Mango Lock Seed to transform into the Knight of Hammer, Baron Mango Arms. His weapon mace-like weapon called "Mango Punisher". This form will make its first appearance in the show's 8th episode.


In this episode, after he was defeated by Armored Rider Bravo, Kaito believes he is no longer strong enough and seeks out a new strength. While Kouta seeks out a new job, Mai finds herself trapped in the Helheim Forest again, forcing Kouta and Mitch to go and rescue her.

Samurai Sentai Shinkenger Novel Plot Revealed


More details about the upcoming Samurai Sentai Shinkenger novel is finally revealed. The novel entitled "Samurai Sentai Shinkenger – Three Chances Of Winning", it is written by Akatsuki Yamatoya.

The novel is about the final battle between the samurais and the enemies of humanity, Gedoushu! Leading the samurais is the 18th head of the Shiba clan, Takeru Shiba. As for the Gedoushu, they are spreading an unknown virus to kill humanity. How will the samurais stop them?

Samurai Sentai Shinkenger – Three Chances Of Winning will be released this November 29.

[Source: DecaEnd of HJU]

Kamen Rider GIRLS' "E-X-A (Exciting X Attitude)" Music Video


Avex Network's official YouTube channel posted the music video of Kamen Rider GIRLS' latest single entitled "E-X-A (Exciting X Attitude)" is finally revealed. The new single features the latest member of the group, Tomomi Jiena Sumi, which represents Kamen Rider Gaim.


The single comes with the full size and TV size versions of the title track, a new song called "Reckless World" and instrumental versions of all tracks. This single will be released on December 25th. You can start pre-ordering your copy via CDJapan by clicking the links found below.

Regular Edition (1,200 yen) | CD+DVD Edition (1,800 yen)

GRANRODEO to Perform 2nd Kuroko's Basketball S2 Opening Theme


GRANRODEO will once again perform the opening theme of Kuroko's Basketball Season 2.

The name of the new song is "Hengen Jizai no Magical Star" (Phantasmagoric Magical Star). The single will be released in February 12, 2014.

[Source: Anime News Network]

Silver Spoon Season 2 Opening & Ending Theme Announced


The official Silver Spoon anime website announced the opening and ending theme songs of the 2nd season of the anime.

Japanese rock band Fujifabric will perform the show's opening theme, "Life". The single for the song will be released on February 12. The band's vocalist and guitarist revealed that he is a fan of the manga since it was first published.

Japanese band Goose house will perform the show's ending theme, "Oto no Naru Hō e". The single will be released on February 19. All members of the group read the original manga.

Silver Spoon Season 2 will premiere in January 2014.

[Source: Anime News Network]

Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Revolution Game Announced


A new Naruto Shippuden game is finally announced! The new game entitled "Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Revolution", it will released for the Xbox 360 and PS3.

The game will feature over 100 playable characters and is set to be released in 2014. More information will be revealed in December's Jump Festa event.

[Source: Saiyan Island]

Tuesday 26 November 2013

Kamen Rider Gaim Wizard Arms Available in Kamen Rider Travelers Senki 3DS Game


Dengeki Online revealed that Kamen Rider Gaim can use the Wizard Lock Seed to transform into Kamen Rider Gaim Wizard Arms in Kamen Rider Travelers Senki game for the Nintendo 3DS.


The said form will make its debut in the Kamen Rider Gaim & Wizard: The Fateful Sengoku Movie Battle. More images for the game can be viewed here and here.

Kamen Rider Travelers Senki is being developed by Seventh Chord and costs 5,480 yen. It will be released this November 28th. The first press copies of the game will include a Gambarizing card. You can pre-order your copy via CDJapan!

New Kamen Rider Gaim Insert Song by Team Baron Revealed


Actor Gaku Matsuda who plays Team Baron's Zack in the Kamen Rider Gaim TV series revealed that a new insert song by Team Baron will be played in the show's 8th episode.

The title of the new insert song is "Never Surrender" and will be performed by the members of Team Baron. The show's 8th episode also marks the debut of Kamen Rider Baron Mango Arms.

[via Xenotome of Rangerboard]

Live-Action Lupin III Film to Premiere in Summer 2014


We have previously reported that a live-action Lupin III film will star Shun Oguri (Detective Conan, Hana Yori Dango) as Lupin III. Just recently, we learned more of the additional cast members for the upcoming adaptation of the classic Monkey Punch manga.

Additional cast members include Meisa Kuroki (Crows Zero II) as Fujiko Mine, Tetsuji Tamayama (NANA, Casshern) as Daisuke Jigen, Gou Ayano (Rurouni Kenshin) as Goemon Ishikawa, and Tadanobu Asano (Thor) as Detective Kōichi Zenigata.

The movie is about how the five main characters meet and how they become the "Lupin Crew". The film will also feature an original character named Michael Lee, who is Lupin's nemesis. He is played by Taiwan's Jerry Yan of F4 (Meteor Garden).

Other cast members include South Korea's Kim Joon (Boys Over Flowers) and Thailand's Thanayong Wongtrakul (The Man from Nowhere), Nirut Sirijanya (The Hangover Part II), singer Yaya Ying and Australia's Nick Tate (Return from the River Kwai).

Because of the film's international cast, 14 interpreters translated between Japanese, English, Thai, Chinese, and Korean on location at Thailand once they will film the movie for two months on that location. Other filming locations for the film include: Singapore, Hong Kong and the Philippines.

Lasty, the movie is directed by Ryūhei Kitamura (Godzilla: Final Wars, Azumi) and Mataichirō Yamamoto (Crows Zero, Azumi) is writing the script. Spain's Pedro J. Márquez (Kidnapped) is serving as director of photography.

Lupin III premieres in Summer 2014.

[Source: Anime News Network, MyAnimeList]

Kyoryuger vs. Go-Busters: Three Dinosaur Super Sentai Teams Together!


Latest scans for Kyoryuger vs. Go-Busters the Movie has surfaced online and it features more Zyuranger, more Abaranger and more Go-Busters! Seen above is the roll call of the Kyoryuger and Zyuranger teams.


Both Zyuranger's Tyranno Ranger (played by Yuta Mochizuki) and Abaranger's AbaRed (played by Koichiro Nishi) appear before the the Kyoryuger and explain a great enemy that threatens them, the Space War God Boldos.

The other 4 Zyuranger members will reprise their roles in the film via voice over. In addition, Sho Tomita will reprise his role as Yukito Sanjo aka AbareBlue.


Boldos will use the feeling of revenge from the past enemies of the Dinosaur Super Sentai teams, creating Neo Griffozar and Neo Geildon. Boldos also resurrects Enter and Escape, whom the Go-Busters fought and these villians unite into a single evil fource!

The movie is written by Riku Sanjou and directed by Koichi Sakamoto. Kyoryuger vs. Go-Busters premieres January 18, 2014.

[via JEFusion]

Kamen Rider The Fateful Sengoku Movie Battle: Wizard Gold Infinity Dragon Revealed


As expected, Kamen Rider Wizard will gain a new form in the upcoming Kamen Rider Gaim & Wizard: The Fateful Sengoku Movie Battle! Aside from that, we have more pictures of Blood Gaim.

Seen above is the duel between the Orge Phantom and Kamen Rider Wizard. But that's not all see, you can see on the side is the new form that Haruto will acquire in the film, the Kamen Rider Wizard Gold Infinity Dragon!


Blood Gaim aka Warrior God Gaim is Armored Rider Gaim's counterpart in this alternate Warring States Period. You can also see in the scan the various Warrior God factions who are fighting for supremacy in this world.


The Armored Riders of Kamen Rider Gaim are transported in this alternate Warring States Period in which Kamen Riders are called "Warrior Gods" and are serving a warlord. But the bigger question is who is Warrior God Gaim and why he is participating this war?


The Legend Rider Lock Seeds will be used in the film as seen in the scan above, the four main Kamen Rider Gaim Armored Riders will use it! Gaim is using the Wizard Arms, Baron is using the OOO Arms, Ryugen is using the W Arms and Zangetsu is using the Fourze Arms.

Kamen Rider Wizard's portion is written by Junko Komura while Nobuhiro Mori is writing the other two parts. Directed by Ryuta Tasaki, the movie will premiere this December 14, 2013.

[via JEFusion]

Kyoryuger: The 10 Brave Kyoryugers Together!


Next month on Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger will mark the first time the 10 Kyoryugers are together and here are some more pictures highlighting it!


Next week, Meeko returns from her international tour and so does D! This time, it seems that D has taken control on her body and plans to turn her into the new Deathryuger! This episode will mark Tobaspino's first appearance after the events of Gaburincho of Music.


Aside from Tobaspino's TV debut, we also see KyoryuRed Carnival utilizing Stegochi and the Tobaspino Beast Batteries for a new Carnival combination! This new Carnival combination is called the KyoryuRed Samba Carnival Special.


In the upcoming Christmas episode, a lot of Beast Battery combos will be used in this one! As seen in the scan, Blue will use Kentrospiker, Red will use the Pteragordon Battery, and a lot more! This will be one wild Christmas episode!


Dark Species Deboth returns next month as a bunch of clones! Deboth clones are scattered around the world thanks to Chaos and the Kyoryugers split-up to fight them! The heroes who will fight the Deboth clones and the places they will visit are:

KyoryuRed in SpinDai-Oh fighting in Japan, KyoryuBlack, KyoryuGreen and KyoryuGold in Pteraidenoh Western fighting in London, KyoryuViolet in Plezu-Oh fighting in Hawaii, KyoryuSilver in Gigant Bragi-Oh fighting in China and KyoryuBlue and KyoryuPink in Kyoryuzin fighting in New York. The team will later reunite in Japan to fight Chaos.


Lastly is a silhouette of a new Kyoryuzin combination. The only thing clear about this new combination is that it features Pteragordon. It is expected that this new formation will make its debut next month.

[via JEFusion, dukemon22 of Rangerboard for the additional info.]