Hikonin Sentai Akibaranger EP 10 Preview

After last Friday's episode, here's the preview of Hikonin Sentai Akibaranger's 10th episode, “Non-Pain Inducing Curse of Z ― Into a New Chapter.” A new foe has appeared by the name of Doctor Z. What will the team do?!

S.H. FiguArts Kamen Rider Fourze Magnet States Review

The fourth Kamen Rider Fourze character had finally released in SH FiguArts toyline! S.H. FiguArts Kamen Rider Fourze Magnet States represents Fourze's med-season upgrade with the use of Astro Switch No.30 and 31.

S.H. FiguArts Kamen Rider Fourze Magnet States stands 14cm tall and comes with removable Magnet Cannons, Horuwankov Foodroid, NS MagPhone, and their respective switches. Interchangeable hands and a custom Tamashii Stage are also included.

S.H. FiguArts Kamen Rider Fourze Magnet States costs 3675 yen or about US$44. Here's a cool S.H. FiguArts Kamen Rider Fourze Magnet States review for you to check out!

HenshinCon Coming this 2013

Tired of the usual cosplay convention? Henshin Hero Philippines announced their upcoming event entitled, HENSHINCON (Henshin Convention). This will be first ever tokusatsu / superhero themed convention in the Philippines!

Check out the teaser below:


The highlights of the events are (a) Henshin and Roll Call Contest, (b) Tokusatsu Toy Exhibits, (c) Toku Trivia Contest, (d) Special Guest Panels, (e) TokuSong Karaoke Contest, (f) Create Your Own Toku Hero Contest, (g) Film Showing, (h) live bands, (i) Cosplay Competition, and more.

Frequently check out JEFusion, or like Henshin Hero Philippines Facebook Page, for updates.

GARO 2nd Film to Premiere on 2013

It has been revealed that the second film of dark tokusatsu series, “GARO: Demon Dragon of the Blue Cries” film will be slated for Spring 2013 release. Check out the behind the scenes clip from the teaser trailer.


“GARO: Demon Dragon of the Blue Cries” will tell the story of what happens to Kouga Saezima when he travels to the "Promised Land" to retrieve Gajari's body. Ryosei Konishi is the only member of the cast confirmed to appear in the film.

via Henshin Justice

Tales of Xillia 2 Announced, Trailer Posted

Namco Bandai Games had announced the latest flagship title for their “Tales” game franchise, “TALES OF XILLIA 2.” The game took place one year after the ending of the first game.

The announcement was made during the Tales of Festival 2012 event in Yokohama last June 2nd. The official website describes the PlayStation 3 game's genre as an "RPG where choice spins the future."

Daigo Okumura (Tales of the Tempest, Yumeria game, Elementhunters) is designing the characters, with studio ufotable is again providing the animated sequences. Ayumi Hamasaki will be contributing the theme song.

The story revolves around the main protagonist Rutger Will Kresnik (voiced by Takashi Kondo), his cat Lulu, and an eight-year-old girl named Elle Mel Marta (Mariya Ise).


Tales of Xillia 2 features a "choice" theme. Players can make decisions using the R1 and L1 buttons to change the course of the game.

The main character, Rutger Will Kresnik can use multiple weapons including gun, sword and hammer. The R-LMBS (Cross Double Raid-Linear Motion Battle System) allows the players to "weapon-shift" between dual swords, dual guns, or a hammer nearly instantaneously.

Tales of Xillia 2 will be released this Winter 2012.

via 4Gamer, Anime News Network

Erina Mano's “Song for the DATE” PV Released

Here is the full music video of Erina Mano's latest single “Song for the DATE” to be released this June 27th. The PV was directed by Iizuka Ken, who is famous for directing movies ‘Arakawa Under the Bridge.’


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Erina Mano's “Song for the DATE” will have a June 27 release and will come in three different editions: Limited Edition A CD+DVD version, Limited Edition B with an application for an upcoming event, and a regular CD-only version. Pre-order now at CDJapan and get exciting bonuses

SCANDAL's “Taiyou Scandalous” Track List Posted

SCANDAL's 13th Major Single “Taiyou Scandalous” will be a collaboration between most powerful Japanese girl band and ORANGE RANGE. And finally, Sony Music had released the track list for this release.

LIMITED EDITION TYPE A
1. Taiyou SCANDALOUS
2. Koi no Hajimari wa Diet (The Beginning of Love Is a Diet)*
3. Taiyou SCANDALOUS (Instrumental)

LIMITED EDITION TYPE B
1. Taiyou SCANDALOUS
2. Cherry Jam**
3. Taiyou SCANDALOUS (Instrumental)

REGULAR EDITION
1. Taiyou SCANDALOUS
2. Welcome Home
3. Taiyou SCANDALOUS (Instrumental)


*HARUNA x RINA
**TOMOMI x MAMI

SCANDAL's “Taiyou Scandalous” features a party rock type of music and was written by Naoto of ORANGE RANGE. Apparently, three B-Side songs will be sung by three different units made up of members from both groups.

SCANDAL's “Taiyou Scandalous” will be released on July 11th, and be available in three different versions, Limited Edition Type A and Type B, called “Special Unit Edition,” and a Regular Edition, called “Special Band Edition,” for 971 yen each. Pre-order your copies now at CDJapan and get exclusive bonuses!