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The official website for Cyborg 009 The Stage - The 13th Pursuer- , the upcoming second show of the stage play adaptation of Shotaro Ishinomori's classic manga series Cyborg 009 , released a main trailer on August 30. The clip introduces all of the main cast members, including ex-Takarazuka star Hiroki Nanami, who reprises her role as Joe Shimamura / 009. Cyborg 009 The Stage - The 13th Pursuer Main Trailer Related: Cyborg 009 Stage Play Returns with 2nd Show in November Main visual The first show of the stage play adaptation was performed in May 2024 as part of the 60th anniversary project for Ishinomori's original Cyborg 009 manga. The second show is scheduled to...

If you're a fan of tokusatsu stories or only know just a bit about them, chances are that you have either heard of Kamen Rider or can recognize his iconic costume if someone shows it to you. What Kamen Rider fans might not know or remember is that there was one short-lived segment of the franchise that time forgot, but now Crunchyroll and Toku Time are bringing it back on Blu-ray format. Kamen Rider Amazon — the complete series — will be released on October 28.

As the title suggests, Kamen Rider Amazontakes the Japanese superhero to a tropical location after the Kamen Rider Series had already established itself as a powerful franchise.

The official website for Ishinomori Production announced today that Cyborg 009 Nemesis , a new anime based on Shotaro Ishinomori's best-known manga work Cyborg 009 , is now in production. Ishinomori's original Cyborg 009 manga began serialization in Shonen Gahosha's Weekly King magazine on July 19, 1964, which marks today as its 61st anniversary. Ishinomori Production's official X (formerly Twitter) wrote , "Today, July 19, is 'Cyborg 009 Day.' After the work's 60th anniversary year, the cyborg soldiers will take another step forward. For more details, please wait for future announcements." As Ishinomori's life's work, the serialization of Cyborg 009 continued intermittently in various magazines until he passed away in 1988. Multiple anime movies and TV series iterations based on the manga have been released and broadcast from 1966 to 2017. Discotek Media previously released the latest 2001-2002 TV anime series Cyborg 009: The Cyborg Soldier on Blu-ray in English, and describes the anime as such: Joe Shimamura never quite fit in.

It was way back in 1993 that Haim Saban, Shuki Levy, and Shotaro Ishinomori created the Power Rangers franchise, based on the Japanese tokusatsu Super Sentai. Since then, there has been no looking back as Power Rangers has now become a cultural juggernaut, blending high-energy action, teamwork, and moral lessons into a franchise that has spanned over 30 television seasons and four major films.

Over the years, the franchise has witnessed several adaptations, featuring these iconic heroes in multi-color garbs. From traveling in space to battling aliens on Earth, the franchise has captivated fans with its mix of martial arts, giant robot battles between Zords, and relatable human drama. From the legendary Mighty Morphin Power Rangers to the otherworldly outings of Cosmic Fury, the franchise has given us ninjas, dinosaurs, space travel, and more.

Even the movies, ranging from theatrical features to Netflix specials, vary equally from nostalgic favorites to radical reimaginings.

Original Mighty Morphin Power Rangershead writer explains the series' big casting mistake.

Per Entertainment Weekly, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers head writer Tony Oliver discussed some of the unfortunate decisions the series made with regard to its casting. Oliver explained that it wasn't until after the series went on the air that anyone noticed "the Black character the Black Ranger and the Asian character the Yellow Ranger." Oliver recalled, "my assistant who pointed it out in a meeting one day... It was such a glaring mistake." Oliver also stated that "none of us are thinking stereotypes," explaining that any potentially problematic casting choices were simply not on the minds of the crew at the time of production.

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers premiered in 1993 and kicked off what is now one of the most iconic and immediately recognizable pop culture phenomenons of all time. Created by Haim Saban, Shuki Levy, and Shotaro Ishinomori,...

Originally released in 2011, Puella Magi Madoka Magica was a brilliant deconstruction of the magical girl anime genre, capturing the attention of audiences worldwide. The series has since expanded into sequels and an ongoing movie franchise. Meanwhile, key creative figures behind the show, including director Akiyuki Shinbo—also known for The SoulTaker—are reportedly exploring new projects, hinting at future creative endeavors beyond Madoka Magica.

Recently, Akiyuki Shinbo revealed that he’d like to adapt a long-running manga, possibly as a two-cour or year-long broadcast. He also named several manga he’d like to adapt one day. These titles, though relatively obscure in the West, were beloved by Japanese children in the 1960s and 1970s: Android Kikaider by Shotaro Ishinomori, Guerrilla High – Gakuen Taikutsu Otoko by Go Nagai, and Babel II by Mitsuteru Yokoyama.

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2024 marked the 60th anniversary of Cyborg 009 : Shotaro Ishinomori's classic sci-fi manga which has received a variety of adaptations over the decades. In honor of the occasion, an exhibition will be held at the most perfect place possible: the Ishinomori Manga Museum! Cyborg 009 -9 Characters- will mark the Ishinomaki-based museum's 95th exhibition. Individual booths will spotlight each of the nine leads, and visitors can also peruse exhibits showcasing the appeal and longevity of the series. The exhibition will open at the Ishinomori Manga Museum from January 25 to April 6. Several other events will run during and in conjunction with the exhibition, including a birthday celebration for 002, Jet Link, from February 2-9. Special birthday postcards will be handed out, and a gacha machine will dispense special pins. Visitors to Ishinomaki can get the full Cyborg 009 experience by reserving a themed concept room at the Ishinomaki Grand Hotel. Each room...

Netflix is the latest platform to remove some of its original titles from its streaming library. Starting Feb. 2, seven originals, mostly foreign language offerings, will leave the platform, per What’s on Netflix.

The trend of removing originals from platforms is nothing new for Netflix, which has already lost its Marvel original shows including Daredevil, Jessica Jones, and The Punisher, to Disney+ due to expiring licensing agreements. Disney+ removed its Willow reboot series from the platform in 2023 due to low viewership, and Paramount+ did the same with its Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies.

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"Power Rangers" was not just one of the biggest cultural phenomena of the 1990s, but it was also part of a wave of shows that made Japanese pop culture huge in the U.S. together with "Pokémon," "Sailor Moon" and "Dragon Ball Z." The show, created by Haim Saban and Shuki Levy in collaboration with Shotaro Ishinomori, was mostly composed of reused footage from Ishinomori's hugely influential and long-running tokusatsu series "Super Sentai." The series revolves around a team of youths trained to morph into superheroes known as Rangers, who fight evildoers and occasionally pilot giant mecha called Zords (which can combine to form even bigger mecha). As /Film decided in our previous reassessment, "Power Rangers" is good, actually, even setting our nostalgia aside.

Part of what made the show interesting in its early years was that the first six seasons of "Power Rangers" told a serialized story. This started...

The 1990s were a good time to be a fan of Japanese pop culture. After the '80s made gamers out of millions of kids thanks to Mario and Sonic the Hedgehog, it was the '90s when anime started to become mainstream in the U.S. (even if kids didn't know it at the time) thanks to "Pokémon" becoming a worldwide cultural phenomenon. (That and "Sailor Moon" and "Dragon Ball Z" turning kids and teens into lifelong fans of the medium.)

But it wasn't just animation. In live-action, "Power Rangers" brought tokusatsu fun to the West and started a hugely influential superhero franchise that, yes, is still very good. Created by Haim Saban and Shuki Levy in collaboration with Shotaro Ishinomori, the long-running property is mostly made out of reused footage from Ishinomori's iconic tokusatsu series "Super Sentai." It revolves around a team of youths trained to morph into...

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has been featured on the cover of the 20th issue of Shogakukan’s seinen manga magazine, Big Comic, which was released on Oct 10, 2024.

The cover highlights Harris with the bold headline, “The World is Watching”.

The message on the cover notes Harris’s rise to power, focuses on her background as a woman of African American and South Asian descent, and also talks about the global expectations surrounding her potential presidential run.

Big Comic is a semimonthly seinen manga magazine published since 18 February 1968 by Shogakukan in Japan. It was originally launched as a monthly magazine but switched to twice monthly on the 10th and 25th beginning in April 1968.

The magazine has published works by several well-known manga artists, including Osamu Tezuka, Shotaro Ishinomori, Sanpei Shirato, Takao Saito, Fujiko Fujio A, Fujiko F. Fujio, and Tetsuya Chiba.

Big Comic also serializes Saito’s Golgo 13,...

Ever since Gorō Taniguchi’s Code Geass came out in 2006, anime fans have found an uncanny resemblance between the series and the prominent series Mobile Suit Gundam by Yoshiyuki Tomino that started in 1979. Be it the characters of the series or the narrative, Code Geass feels like it has drawn inspiration from the science fiction series and followed in similar footsteps.

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion | Credit: Studio Sunrise

Although the theme and the base storyline of the two series are completely different, certain elements and characters of Code Geass draw parallels with Mobile Suit Gundam. Even the dynamics between Lelouch and Suzaku felt like a varied representation of Gundam’s protagonists, Amuro Ray and Char.

However, last year Taniguchi made a major revelation and put an end to the discourse about Code Geass and Gundam’s similarities. He also revealed the difference between Lelouch and Amuro’s characters.

Akira is not only famous in the anime and manga sphere but also pop-culture in general. Critics and movie directors alike refer to Akira as one of the greatest and most influential films of the past 30 years. So it’s no wonder fans discredited Stephen Spielberg and George Lucas for turning the film down because it wouldn’t suit western audiences.

According to Manga Entertainment co-creator Andy Frain, Akira shaped modern sci-fi as people know it today. Films like Midnight Special, Looper, The Matrix, Chronicle, Inception, and even the TV show Stranger Things, all borrowed thematically and stylistically from Akira. In fact, two of those five movies even feature a child with destructive telekinetic powers as one of the main plot points.

Keanu Reeves in The Matrix | Credits: Warner Bros.

On the other hand, the creator of Akira admitted that he used not only Japanese media but also Hollywood movies...

Power Rangers fans get a disappointing non-update regarding the current state of the franchise on the small screen.

Per TVLine, September marks yet another month in which there are "no updates yet to share" regarding the future of the Power Rangers franchise on the small screen. This makes nearly an entire quarter that neither Hasbro nor Saban nor any other studios have made any official announcements on where the franchise is headed next after years of hype surrounding hotly-anticipated film and streaming projects.

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In June, it was reported that Netflix had officially canceled their planned reboot of the Power Rangers franchise. The planned shared universe would have consisted of both a feature film and streaming series at its outset. These projects would...

In Hayao Miyazaki's titular manga and anime film, Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind, audiences were introduced to a one-of-a-kind world populated with gigantic insects. Now, Studio Ghibli's official shop has partnered with Kamen Rider creature designer Takayuki Takeya to create a series of hyper-realistic, palm-sized action figures inspired by one of Nausicaa's fictional insect species.

As detailed on Ghibli's online storefront, Donguri Sora, Takeya worked alongside professional sculptor Tsuneyuki Ida to recreate Nausicaa's Ushiabu insects with "realistic and lifelike" designs. As shown below, the models are meticulously detailed, with careful attention to the details on the wings, legs, face and outer carapace. Additionally, the legs and wings are jointed, allowing them to be positioned in various ways. There are three versions total, -- "Original," "Movie Color" and "Clear" -- all of which measure approximately 65 mm (or 2.5 inches) lengthwise. To recreate the illusion of flight, each...

Former Power Rangers Samurai star Hector David Rivera currently wanted by Idaho State Police for violent attack.

Per Entertainment Weekly, Hector David Jr., who is listed under the stage name Hector David Rivera, is currently wanted by Idaho State Police as the prime suspect in an attack on an elderly man this past Friday. In a video published on July 26 by the Nampa Police Department, the victim is seen making his way across a parking lot with the assistance of a walker. He is followed by the suspect before being allegedly pushed to the ground and yelled at. The suspect then gets in his truck, which reportedly bears Texas license plates. Nampa Police Department noted in their statement that the altercation came about after an argument over parking.

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Stars: Vic Morrow, Sonny Chiba, Etsuko Shihomi, Philip Casnoff, Peggy Lee Brennan, Tetsurô Tanba, Mikio Narita, Makoto Satô, Seizô Fukumoto, Hiroyuki Sanada | Written by Kinji Fukasaku, Shotaro Ishinomori, Hirô Matsuda | Directed by Kinji Fukasaku

Message from Space, directed by Kinji Fukasaku, is a Japanese science fiction film that blends traditional space opera tropes with unique cultural elements, delivering a visually captivating yet narratively uneven experience. Released in the wake of the monumental success of Star Wars, this film ambitiously seeks to carve out its own niche within the genre.

One of the standout features of Message from Space is its visual presentation. The film showcases an impressive array of special effects for its time, with meticulously designed spacecraft and vibrant alien landscapes that reflect a distinctively Japanese aesthetic. The miniature models and practical effects, though not as polished as those in Hollywood blockbusters, possess a charming quality that adds to the film’s retro-futuristic appeal.

Netflix's Mighty Morphin Power Rangers reboot plans have officially been shelved as the streaming platform cancels their upcoming take on the franchise.

Per ScreenRant, Netflix has canceled their planned reboot of the Power Rangers franchise, which has been in development for two years at this point. The project was being led by Daisy Jones & the Six producer and The Thing About Pam showrunner Jenny Klein and I Am Not Okay With This co-creator Jonathan Entwistle. Currently, it is expected that Hasbro Entertainment, who owns the Power Rangers franchise, will be looking to move forward with the project alongside a different creative partner.

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Explore the origins of the Power Rangers phenomenon with Ishinomori's classic superhero manga series. Ishinomori's work laid the foundation for the iconic Power Rangers franchise we know today. Discover the thrilling and educational elements of the Super Sentai series that continue to captivate fans.

The world loves the Power Rangers, and that love has existed for a long time. Whether it's the heroic Mighty Morphin' version, the evil Loser Ranger type, or the cute and cuddly Miniforce X version, super-powered quintets have been a common sight in superhero manga and anime across the globe. None of this would have been possible without the creative genius of Shotaro Ishinomori - the person who brought the first-ever Power Rangers team to life. For fans interested in the origins of the Power Ranger phenomenon, the complete collection of Ishinomori's original series is essential reading.

While Shotaro Ishinomori might not be a household name to manga and anime fans,...

In the world of anime, there are childhood classics like Pokémon, Dragon Ball, and Naruto, and then there’s Death Note. Ever since the anime premiered in 2006, it solidified its status as a cultural icon, earning itself the honorable Animation of the Year award in 2007. The series stands apart from the other series in the Shonen genre because it does not rely on fast-paced action sequences to keep its audience hooked. Instead, it features a tug-of-war psychological warfare between Light Yagami and L.

Death Note by Tsugumi Ohba

Death Note is probably the most renowned work by Tsugumi Ohba, as the manga series was always a step ahead, forcing its reader to give their complete attention, or else they’ll lose the thread that weaves the story together. However, the manga would have never existed if Ohba hadn’t decided to alter their career, purely to survive.

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“Kamen Rider Zo” (1993) was a remarkable addition to Keita Amemiya's expanding filmography. Despite a condensed runtime, the overall direction and execution were incredibly strong, which made up for that; hence, it remains one of the most favored pieces of media in the beloved superhero's extensive franchise and one of the director's finest films. It balanced fun sci-fi while respectfully honoring the thought-provoking themes the franchise is known for with a gritty edge, not to mention great creature designs. For Amemiya's second rendition of the cyber-enhanced grasshopper protagonist, he would switch gears with “Kamen Rider J,” a decent, if somewhat underwhelming, follow-up.

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It's worth noting that this film marked the last production to involve series creator Shotaro Ishinomori, who passed away four years later. Like its predecessor, it premiered at the Toei Super Hero Fair, and while not...

Shotaro Ishinomori's classic manga Cyborg 009 has received many adaptations and crossovers over the decades. This spring, it will be moving to a new realm: the stage. Announced today, Cyborg 009 the Stage will adapt Ishinomori's tale of nine cyborgs fighting for world peace. Go Ueki, who oversaw the stage play adaptations of both Hypnosismic -Division Rap Battle- and Attack on Titan , directs. Shinjirou Kameda, who wrote the aforementioned Hypnosismic -Division Rap Battle- Rule the Stage , pens the script. Related: Ya Boy Kongming! Stage Play Trailers Introduce Main Cast Members Starring as 009, a.k.a. Joe Shimamura, will be singer and actress Hiroki Nanami, who can currently be heard as Abyss Razor in Mashle: Magic And Muscles . Joining her will be: 002/Jet Link: Shunichi Takahashi 003/Françoise Arnoul: Minori Otoha 004/Albert Heinrich: Masamichi Satonaka 005/Geronimo Jr.: Haruto Sakuraba 006/Chang Changku: Toshiya Sakai 007/Great Britain: Kazuma Kawahara 008/Pyunma: Toyotaka 0010 Plus,...

One of the latest Kamen Rider TV shows is finally being released on Blu-ray.

Shout! Studios is bringing the 2022 tokusatsu series Kamen Rider Geats to home media, with the show being the latest Kamen Rider acquisition from the media company. Now available for pre-order, the Blu-ray collection features all 49 episodes of the henshin hero's adventures, set across 8 discs. This is just one of the modern Kamen Rider shows now licensed by Shout! Studios and available for purchase on Blu-ray.

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Power Rangers is one of the longest-running television franchises out there. The show's longevity stems from its constantly rotating cast of characters. This includes villains, supporting characters, and, of course, the Rangers themselves. There have been dozens of Power Rangers over the years,...

Since their debut in 1993's Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, the titular Rangers have faced off against a slew of interesting, creative threats. Combining martial arts, monsters, giant robots and science fiction, the series contained everything perfect for the ideal Saturday-morning kids' action series. The various incarnations of the team have cultivated a passionate fan base that goes beyond young viewers, and many of them love to imagine new villains making an entrance.

The Power Rangers' villains are excellent, but there are plenty of characters from other series who could make for some great new foes. From monstrous creations made in a lab to cosmic super villains, there's a wealth of characters who could give the Mighty Morphin a run for their money. These bad guys could also lead to some good hero team-ups, or place the Rangers into new and exciting situations.

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A hero's journey is not without its trials and tribulations. But, some of the world's greatest sagas talk of destiny as something set in stone. From Greek mythology to the Old Testament, readers can trace "The Chosen Hero" trope to ancient literature, proving that the search for glory is eternal.

While unsuspecting protagonists find themselves on a new path, their newfound burden and disillusioned perspective of their mission amp up the overhanging tension in the tale. Many TV shows have used this same trope to empower their characters. And, while some have subverted expectations, others have thoroughly lapped it up.

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Power Rangers is an entertainment and merchandising franchise built around a live-action superhero television series, based on the Japanese tokusatsu franchise Super Sentai. Over the years the franchise has created popular comics, television shows, films and theatrical performances, and...

Crunchyroll boasts one of the biggest streaming libraries for anime around, and that includes some truly underrated gems. Over the past decade, Crunchyroll has quickly risen to become one of the biggest anime streaming services. In addition to typically getting the rights to the vast majority of anime that release each season, not to mention occasionally financing their own shows, they have an incredibly massive catalog of older anime, so if someone wants to watch either a recent hit or an old favorite, they’ll likely have to look to Crunchyroll.

That being said, there are many anime on Crunchyroll that people don’t pay attention to. Some of the anime listed here are underrated for never making an impact despite their high quality, and others are listed here for being big at one point, but ultimately not having the staying power to retain relevancy in the years following their conclusion.

Anime has always been a home for adaptations, with many of the earliest anime shows and movies adapting popular manga, folk tales, and novels. This tradition hasn't slowed down with time, with a good chunk of each new anime season being made up of adaptations of popular manga series. But it isn't just manga, anime's inherent flexibility as a medium means that many beloved stories from other mediums have received anime adaptations.

However, many of these anime adaptations have been forgotten. There can be many reasons for this. Sometimes a show is rejected by viewers, who opt to push the show out of their memory and never talk about it. Sometimes, an adaption only has a limited release or is released unusually, meaning many viewers never hear about it. Or, often, the simple passage of time leads to an adaption fading from the public consciousness.

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When looking at some special effects-heavy films that have come out of Japan in recent years, the “Shin Japan Heroes Universe” has graced audiences with some of the more unique and higher-quality tokusatsu titles in a long time. In particular, the live-action movies from this ongoing collaborative series are more than just standard reboots of long-existing franchises. “Shin Godzilla” and “Shin Ultraman” were clever reimaginings that modernized their respective franchises while preserving the themes each one embodied. Hideaki Anno celebrates the legacy of yet another groundbreaking series for the latest installment of these reboots as he delivers a spectacular action-packed emotional rollercoaster of a feature with his new film “Shin Kamen Rider.”

“Shin Kamen Rider” is the 50th-anniversary celebration of the classic 1970s television series “Kamen Rider” and its manga counterpart of the same name, both created by legendary manga artist and writer Shotaro Ishinomori. This time, Anno directs solo...

After reimagining two other larger-than-life Japanese icons, Hideaki Anno naturally sought out another tokusatsu juggernaut to complete his “Shin” trilogy. And after the success of both Shin Godzilla and Shin Ultraman, fans of the filmmaker and/or Kamen Rider were curious to see how the grandfather of tokusatsu television would be updated. The final product ends up being more low-risk than Anno’s past projects, but Shin Kamen Rider is also one of his most heartfelt works to date.

Kamen Rider is certainly no stranger to reinvention. Despite the many entries in this long-running franchise, Anno goes back to the very beginning for Shin Kamen Rider’s story. Much like in the original TV series created by Shōtarō Ishinomori, the Kamen Rider seen here is a force of good with a dark origin. However, the movie reenvisions the terrorist organization Shocker as Shocker (an abbreviation for Sustainable Happiness Organization with...

While Kamen Rider is now a fixture of Japanese television, the long-running franchise went off the air several times between 1971 and 2000. The longest break was in the ‘90s, but there wasn’t a complete drought; the brave hero lived on in a strand of standalone films.

The 1950s is widely regarded as Japan’s golden age of filmmaking, however the V-Cinema period helped save the industry during the country’s economic bubble. This revitalizing and distinct era of direct-to-video films, roughly taking place between ‘89 and ‘95, celebrated Kamen Rider’s twentieth anniversary with one of the bleakest entries: Makoto Tsuji’s Shin Kamen Rider: Prologue. While a severe departure from Shōtarō Ishinomori’s creation, this ‘92 film is aimed at fans of the original TV show. Since they were all older, it only made sense to age Kamen Rider’s story as well.

In the classic series, Kamen Rider was created when a terrorist organization,...

The following contains spoilers for the Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero movie and Chapter 92 of the Dragon Ball Super manga by Akira Toriyama, now available in English from Viz Media.

Chapter 92 of the Dragon Ball Super manga introduced readers to Gamma 1, the android twin of the previously-seen Gamma 2. Fans who watched Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero will know about these two androids and what becomes of them. But this is not the only way to find out; Gamma 1 and Gamma 2's designs foreshadow their arc, as both characters draw inspiration from a legendary tokusatsu franchise.

Gamma 1 and 2's designs heavily reference the legendary Kamen Rider franchise. Created by Shotaro Ishinomori, the franchise debuted in 1971 and is still running today. While it's had many iconic heroes, the first two Kamen Riders -- Kamen Rider Ichigo and Kamen Rider Nigo, often collectively called the Double Riders -- remain the most iconic. Here's...

For years, Awesome Art We’ve Found Around The Net has been about two things only – awesome art and the artists that create it. With that in mind, we thought why not take the first week of the month to showcase these awesome artists even more? Welcome to “Awesome Artist We’ve Found Around The Net.” In this column, we are focusing on one artist and the awesome art that they create, whether they be amateur, up and coming, or well established. The goal is to uncover these artists so even more people become familiar with them. We ask these artists a few questions to see their origins, influences, and more. If you are an awesome artist or know someone that should be featured, feel free to contact me at any time at theodorebond@joblo.com.This month we are very pleased to bring you the awesome art of…

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"Shin Kamen Rider" , the new superhero feature, written and directed by Hideaki Anno, based on the original TV series by Shotaro Ishinomori, will present a special North American screening, May 31, 2023:

"....intellectual 'Takeshi Hongo' is kidnapped by a cult known as 'Shocker' ('The Sustainable Happiness Organization with Computational Knowledge Embedded Remodeling') and transformed into the mutant cyborg, 'Batta Augment-01'.

"After Hongo’s escape from Shocker, Shocker sends one of its mutants, 'Kumo Augment-01' after Hongo and his ally, 'Ruriko Midorikawa'.

"Ruriko is captured by Kumo Augment-01 but is saved by 'Takeshi' who transforms into his cyborg form. At a hideout, Ruriko’s father, 'Dr. Hiroshi Midorikaw'a reverts Hongo back to his civilian form with 'prana life' energy.

"Unfortunately, Hiroshi is murdered by Kumo Augment-01 who kidnaps his daughter as well. Takeshi defeats Kumo Augment-01 with his cyborg capabilities and is dubbed 'Kamen Rider'.

"Shin Kamen Rider" is the new superhero feature, written and directed by Hideaki Anno, based on the original TV series by Shotaro Ishinomori, now playing in theaters:

"....intellectual 'Takeshi Hongo' is kidnapped by a cult known as 'Shocker' ('The Sustainable Happiness Organization with Computational Knowledge Embedded Remodeling') and transformed into the mutant cyborg, 'Batta Augment-01'.

"After Hongo’s escape from Shocker, Shocker sends one of its mutants, 'Kumo Augment-01' after Hongo and his ally, 'Ruriko Midorikawa'.

"Ruriko is captured by Kumo Augment-01 but is saved by 'Takeshi' who transforms into his cyborg form. At a hideout, Ruriko’s father, 'Dr. Hiroshi Midorikaw'a reverts Hongo back to his civilian form with 'prana life' energy.

"Unfortunately, Hiroshi is murdered by Kumo Augment-01 who kidnaps his daughter as well. Takeshi defeats Kumo Augment-01 with his cyborg capabilities and is dubbed 'Kamen Rider'..."

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Delivering one of the best monster movies of the past decade, Hideaki Anno’s 2016 Shin Godzilla outpaced any of Hollywood’s output with the creature as of late. After jumping back into animation with Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time, he’s returned to live-action, writing and producing Shin Ultraman, which got a brief U.S. release earlier this year. Now, he’s back in the director’s chair with Shin Kamen Rider.

First emerging as a television show 50 years ago this year, created by Shotaro Ishinomori, the series follows a superhuman, motorcycle-riding hero who battles villains. Recently released in Japan, while we await news of a U.S. release, a pair of thrilling new trailers have now arrived for the film starring Sosuke Ikematsu, Minami Hamabe, Tasuku Emoto, Nanase Nishino, Shinya Tsukamoto, Toru Tezuka, Suzuki Matsuo, and Mirai Moriyama.

See the new trailers and poster below via First Showing.

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With the recent hit series “Kamen Rider Black Sun” and Hideaki Anno’s upcoming film, “Shin Kamen Rider,” Kamen Rider continues to flourish as one of Japan’s most popular and beloved tokusatsu characters. Created in the imaginative mind of manga artist Shotaro Ishinomori, the franchise began in 1971 with a successful television and manga series; the rest is history. Since then, the insectoid motorcycle-riding superhero has been reimagined in countless ways throughout the years. While not as frequent as appearances in tv shows, the franchise has also seen its fair share of movies. With the upcoming theatrical release of “Shin Kamen Rider,” it’s fascinating to look back on how Ishinomori’s creation has been depicted in cinema throughout the years. Generally speaking, the character’s track record in the film has ranged from serviceable to lackluster. Some, like “Kamen Rider: The First,” is at best a passable viewing experience,...

Titan Manga (new imprint from Titan Comics) is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Stonebot to publish Kamen Rider Kuuga and Atom: The Beginning manga series. The partnership will also include a brand-new originated comic series based on the Tokusatsu TV series Kamen Rider Zero-One (currently on Shout! Factory in the US). Written by Brandon Easton (Transformers), this series is due to launch in Fall/Winter 2022.

The partnership kicks-off on October 11, 2022 with the releases of Atom: The Beginning Vol. 1 – an original manga series based on the God of Manga Osamu Tezuka’s world-famous series Astro Boy, which has spawned multiple anime adaptations, video games, and more! Atom: The Beginning is a sci-fi manga about the turbulent lives of two robotics engineering students and their latest revolutionary project: the unassuming yet insanely strong A106, or “Six.”

Based on the original concept and story by Tokusatsu legend Shotaro Ishinomori, Kamen Rider...

As the Godzilla vs. Kong Review: A Massive and Massively Tedious Brawl”>disappointing Godzilla vs. Kong arrives, there’s been a renewed discussion regarding the best recent monster movies and it’s hard to find a victor more worthy than Hideaki Anno’s 2016 Shin Godzilla. The director recently jumped back into animation with Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time, and as we await U.S. release details for that 2.5-hour sci-fi epic, he’s announced his next film.

He’ll be contributing to the long-running Kamen Rider series with a new film entitled Shin Kamen Rider, already set for a March 2023 release. First emerging as a television show 50 years ago this year, created by Shotaro Ishinomori, the series follows a superhuman, motorcycle-riding hero who battles villains.

According to Kotaku, Anno said that originally the plan was to release the film timed with the 50th anniversary, but there were delays, also due to the pandemic.

Seven Seas Entertainment is thrilled to announce the license acquisition of Super Sentai: Himitsu Sentai Gorenger – The Classic Manga Collection by Shotaro Ishinomori, the original manga that helped inspire decades of Super Sentai adventures and later gave rise to the Power Rangers–in English for the first time ever!

Manga cover for “Super Sentai”

An evil secret society called the Black Cross Army threatens world peace, and only an elite task force known as the Earth Guard League (Eagle) can stop them. After the Black Cross Army destroys Eagle’s headquarters across Japan, only five young recruits survive. Hiding in a secret underground base, they are given enhanced battlesuits that empower them with superhuman abilities, transforming the youths into an unstoppable squad to combat evil.

Tied to the first Japanese Super Sentai tokusatsu TV series ever made, this genre-defining work laid the groundwork for decades of such adventures, including the...