It's New Year's Eve once again and another year have passed once again, we at JEFusion | Japanese Entertainment Blog are happy that we have served all of you, tokusatsu and Japanese entertainment fans, in the past two years we are online.
Even though we face some obstacles early this year, it makes all tokusatsu fans go hand in hand in helping Japan, the home of Tokusatsu. And before we see Year 2012, here are some look back to JEFusion's most popular and talked about blog post last 2011:
- Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters Revealed! [Updated]
- Kamen Rider OOO Episode 48 SUB
- Malaysian Newspaper Pokes Fun at Japan Quake, Tsunami
- Kamen Rider Fourze got a Rocket Punch! [Update: Fourze Teams-Up with OOO]
- Kamen Rider Climax Heroes Fourze [Updated]
- Kamen Rider Fourze Episode 1 SUB
- Gokaiger Goseiger Super Sentai 199 Hero Great Battle Movie Synopsis
We also would like to thank all our major sources: Anime News Network, TokyoGraph, TokyoHive, Henshin Justice Unlimited and a few others. Without you guys, we are not here since most of JEFusion's staff don't know how to read Japanese to gather major news on Japanese news sites.
A new beginning is perhaps the best time to say… It’s so nice to know you… And here’s wishing our friendship continues to grow in the days to come. Happy New Year to everyone!
Bandai Namco Games had recently registered the game trademark "Pirate Warriors" in the European Union on Thursday. Could this be for the western release of the upcoming One Piece Kaizoku Musou game for the PlayStation 3?
The “Pirate Warriors” trademark was filed in English, but Spanish is also listed as the second language. As most of us already knew, Dynasty Musou and Samurai Musou were renamed as “Dynasty Warriors” and “Samurai Warriors” for western releases, so “One Piece Pirate Warriors” fits perfectly for One Piece Kaizoku Musou.As of writing, there have been no official announcement for the western release of One Piece Kaizoku Musou.
One Piece Kaizoku Musou will be released in two editions: The Limited Edition Treasure Box Set, which includes a book of designs and visual art, 15 pin badges, and an original soundtrack CD, for 11800 yen; and, the Regular Edition for 7800 yen.
In addition, PlayStation 3 One Piece Kaizoku Musou Gold Edition, a specially designed PlayStation 3 console bundled with the game One Piece Kaizoku Musou is set to be released on March 1st, 2012.
After being nominated last year, AKB48 finally wins the highly aspired Japan Record Award from the “The 53rd Kagayaku! Japan Record Awards!” This had made them the most unstoppable idol group this year.
AKB48 won the Japan Record Award for their 22nd single, “Flying Get” had reached over 1.5 million sales in four weeks. The single features the top 21 members from the recent AK48's 3rd Senbatsu General Election.
As all the members who appeared to receive the award were in tears, the group's center, Maeda Atsuko commented, “To all the people who have cheered us on, to the staff who have supported us, Akimoto sensei, we are so grateful for everyone. Thank you so much!”
If you are interested in ordering AKB48's 22nd single, “Flying Get,” Be sure to check out AKB48's listings at CDJapan and Play-Asia to get bonuses. It was released on August 24th.
Source: SANSPO via tokyohive
Eiga.com has recently posted exclusive photographs for the upcoming “Gyakuten Saiban” (Ace Attorney) live action film starring Hiroki Narimiya as popular defense lawyer Ryuichi Naruhodo (Phoenix Wright).
Set in 2016, the plot of the movie takes place in an urban city in Japan. An increase in heinous crimes forced Japanese attorneys and prosecutors to confront each other in a new court system. With only three days the most, speed is favored over hard evidence and forensic science to prove their innocence.
Mirei Kiritani as Mayoi Ayasato (Maya Fey)
Takumi Saitō as Reiji Mitsurugi (Miles Edgeworth)
Kimiko Yo as Maiko Ayasato (Misty Fey)
Rei Dan as Chihiro Ayasato (Mia Fey)
Akira Emoto as Saiban-chō (The Judge)
Shunsuke Daito as Keisuke Itonokogiri (Dick Gumshoe)
Ryo Ishibashi as Gō Karuma (Manfred von Karma)
Akiyoshi Nakao as Masashi Yahari (Larry Butz)
Mitsuki Tanimura as Natsumi Ōsawagi (Lotta Hart)
Sayuri (Polly) the "Parrot"
Directed by Takeshi Miike, the “Gyakuten Saiban” live action movie will premier on February 11th 2012.
The fire-type Greeed is finally released in the SH FiguArts toyline! SH FiguArts Lost Ankh represents the incomplete Greeed from the recently concluded Kamen Rider series, Kamen Rider OOO.
SH FiguArts Lost Ankh stands 14cm tall and comes with a custom Tamashii Stage Act stand designed with removable miniature Cell Medals. Interchangeable hands are also included. It was released as a Tamashii Web Exclusive figure.
Upon pre-order, SH FiguArts Lost Ankh costs 3465 yen, or about US$43. Here's a cool SH FiguArts Lost Ankh review for you to check out!
If you are interested in getting SH FiguArts Lost Ankh, please do go to our list of middlemen on this blog's blogroll. Please do remember that you will need to pay the base price + middleman fee + shipping to get this figure if you live outside Japan.
Married on December 2009, Sanspo reported that Super Sentai alumni Mika Kikuchi (Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger) and Yuji Kishi (Gekisou Sentai Carranger) are now divorced. Reasons aren't revealed as of the moment.
Here is Mika Kikuchi's statement:
We appreciate the feelings of the fan about us, but we're sorry about it.Both actors previously made a cameo in the currently running Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger and reprises their previous roles. Kishi showed up during the Carranger tribute episode while Kikuchi made a cameo on 199 Great Hero Battle.
私事ですが、この度離婚致しましたことを報告させて頂きます。たくさんの方にお祝い、応援して頂いたお気持ちを考えると本当にただただ申し訳ない気持ちでいっぱいです
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It's been months since the conclusion of Kamen Rider OOO and we first heard about the upcoming release of the Director's Cut version of the last two finale episodes (episodes 47-48). And here are some additional details:
- Satonaka informs Kougami she couldn’t deliver the present.
- In the Foundation, Eiji–not persuaded by Date & Goto–goes to fight Maki.
- Eiji recieves the Cell Medals from Kougami.
- Complete form Uva fights Birth & Birth Prototype.
- Doctor Maki puts Core Medals into Uva in human form instead of the Greeed form.
- Date & Goto talk to Kougami in the lab.
- Date & Goto in the lab at dawn.
- Kougami makes a cake for Eiji who has unleashed his desire.
- The dialogue in the epilogue will now be audible.
Here is the latest 106-second promotional video of the anime adaptation of Kairi Shimotsuki's Warring States-era manga, Brave10. The series will premiere on January 7th.
Brave10's cast will be led by Daisuke Ono as Kirigakure Saizo, and Tatsuya Kakihara as Sarutobi Sasuke.
The Brave10 anime reimagines the legendary adventures of the 10 brave warriors assembled by the warlord Sanada Yukimura in the year 1600, in the middle of Japan's tumultuous Sengoku (Warring States) era.
Movie Wars MEGAMAX's Erina Mano had recently revealed a never-before-seen and heard music track on her official YouTube Channel. It is entitled “Glory Days” and the music video comes with a slideshow of Erina Mano's photos.
Check out CDJapan for Erina Mano's complete listing of singles, albums, DVDs and photobooks. Who knows, you might get exciting bonuses next time you order!
Last December 22nd, Saban Brands had released a new Power Rangers video game entitled Power Rangers Samurai Steel. The game is available for FREE on iOS compatible mobile devices namely the iPhone and IPAD.
Power up your favorite ranger to take on the evil Rofer and his army of Moogers in this stunning 3D game. Slash, block, and dodge your enemies with fierce but easy-to-use touch-screen gestures and powerful Kanji attacks.
Enjoy scenes from the show as you move through each level. Saban's new iOS game Samurai Steel even lets you transform into the Megazord for the ultimate showdown. Go Go Power Rangers!
FEATURES
- Choose Your Ranger: Each of the five rangers has their own strengths and weaknesses!
- Simple Controls: Slash, block, and dodge with easy to use touch-screen gestures
- Ultimate Showdown: Defeat Rofer by transforming into the Megazord!
- Scenes from the Show: Follow along level by level with actual live action scenes from the show!
- Unlock Game Center Achievements: Prove yourself as a Samurai Ranger!
- Powerful Kanji Attacks: Unleash destructive special attacks on your foes with a different power move for each ranger!
Next week will be the first part of the most awaited Ninja Sentai Kakuranger tribute episode on Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger. And here are some additional information from recent magazine scans translated from ca3 blog:
It is remembered that Domon of Timeranger had instructed the Gokaiger to protect the Negakure Shrine. In fact, an important item was enshrined there! Sealed inside a jar was Ninjaman!Ninjaman was sealed into the jar 10 years ago by the Sanshinshou, due to a certain incident, and as such, was not able to participate in the Legend War. The Gokaiger will try and get the Kakuranger power from Ninjaman, but it seems like a difficult task...
Ninjaman decides to live with the Gokaiger aboard the galleon, to observe them. The Gokaigers need to impress him to get Kakuranger's Great Power.
Tsuruhime is the former NinjaWhite, 24th leader of the Tsuruhime-clan ninjas. Being a Ninja squadron, the Kakurangers were able to evade Basco and protect their Great Power.
And here are some summaries for Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger Episode 45-48:
Episode 45: Awatenbou Ninja - 01/08
Ninjaman appears from the jar in Negakure Shrine! Since he was sealed, and does not know of the Legend War, the Gokaiger explain old battles to him.
Episode 46: Hero Success - 01/15
The evil in the hearts of Don and Gai is magnified by the powers of the new Action Commander, Evil Spirit Faith Healer Jyujyu. With Ninjaman observing the Gokaiger, what is about to happen?!
Episode 47: The Limits of Betrayal - 01/22
First part of the final battle against Basco! Basco uses Sally, making a surprising strategy! Basco's final droids appear, Sunroid Solar and Goldroid Geronpa.
Episode 48: Showdown of Fate - 01/29
Second part of the final fight with Basco.
Source: ca3 blog, translated by dukemon22
The fourth Kamen Rider Ryuki SH FiguArts is finally released! SH FiguArts Kamen Rider Ouja represents the power hungry rider from Kamen Rider Ryuki.
The SH FiguArts Kamen Rider Ouja stands 14cm tall and comes with the Veno Visor, Sword Vent and a couple of Advent Cards. Interchangeable hands are also included. Unlike the previous SH FiguArts Kamen Rider Ryuki releases, it doesn't come with it's Advent Beast, Venosnaker.
SH FiguArts Kamen Rider Ouja costs 3000 yen, or about US$45. Here's an awesome SH FiguArts Kamen Rider Ouja review for you to check out!
After announcing the upcoming release of their first greatest hits album, “SCANDAL SHOW.” the most powerful Japanese girlie band, SCANDAL had revealed its track list along with the 12th major Single, “HARUKAZE.”
“SCANDAL SHOW” will be available in three versions: Limited Release edition features photo-book-shaped packaging (4000 yen); DVD Limited Edition comes with a bonus DVD (3333 yen); and, the CD-Only Regular Edition (2913 yen).
“SCANDAL SHOW” Track List
01. HARUKAZE
02. Shoujo S
03. DOLL
04. BEAUTeen!!
05. Taiyou to Kimi ga Egaku STORY
06. LOVE SURVIVE
07. Pride
08. Switch
09. Shunkan Sentimental
10. Haruka
11. SCANDAL Nanka Buttobase
12. EVERYBODY SAY YEAH!
13. Kagerou
14. SAKURA Goodbye
15. SCANDAL BABY
SCANDAL's “SCANDAL SHOW” will be released on March 7th, 2012.
SCANDAL's 12th single “HARUKAZE” will be released on two limited editions for 971 yen each, and a Regular Edition for 500 yen. This single of SCANDAL is an intro theme of the TV anime series BLEACH. Both editions include a wide sticker.
The single's limited edition B-Side tracks includes covers of previous BLEACH opening themes: ALONES by Aqua Timez (Limited Edition Type A), and * ~Asterisk~ by ORANGE RANGE (Limited Edition Type B).
SCANDAL's “Harukaze” will be released on February 22nd, 2012.
Here's the full stream of Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger Episode 44: “A Wonderful Christmas Eve” which guest stars Kenji Ohba as Shiro Akebono aka Battle Kenya who dressed up as Santa Claus!
Tomorrow is Christmas. When they go out shopping for the party, Luka and Gai meet pair of siblings named Sayo and Seiji. But Zangyack leader Bibaboo suddenly appears and turns Seiji into a doll! Luka burns with fury at Bibaboo, who ruined the children's happy time.
A "dancing Super Sentai" and Kenji Ohba Santa Claus will appear! The episode will also feature an all Yellow Gokai Change, another Battle Fever Gokai Change and Gai's special Gokai Change, GokaiChristmas! Please look forward to it!
Earlier this day, the official site for the upcoming 36th Super Sentai series, Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters (特命戦隊ゴーバスターズ) had opened. And finally, more information for the staff and characters have been posted.
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 stages for their battle are the Earth, and another world that looks just like Japan. Events that happened 13 years ago are where the story starts. 13 years ago, a Bug-like Program was created accidentally, and began to run wild on the Energy Administration Bureau office's Main Computer. Somehow, the building is transported to another dimension.
As a by-product of the battle, man obtains the mysterious energy known as "Vaam". 13 years later, in the present time, Vaam has become an indispensable energy source. The bug program, from another dimension, once again begins its invasion of Earth.
The ones who can stand against it are those three children who escaped from the Energy Management office building 13 years ago. Acting together with their BuddyRoids, they have obtained specific abilities beyond what normal humans can do! They are the Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters!
RedBuster: His legs can move at an unbelievable speed so it looks like he can teleport. Makes Chida Nikku his partner.
Chida Nikku: Cheetah-type mecha. Positive thinker, and though a robot, has no sense of direction. Acts like an older brother to RedBuster. Able to transform into a motorcycle for RedBuster to ride into battle (where his face becomes the handle and meter). When fighting in robot mode, Nikku can also use his rear wheels as handheld weapons.
BlueBuster: The fated youth who gained awesome physical strength. Eldest of the Go-Busters. Makes Gorisaki Banana into his partner.
Gorisaki Banana: Gorilla-type mecha. Faint hearted character who falls easy, and apologizes immediately for it. Always worried about BlueBuster. Acts as a mechanic in the base.
YellowBuster: Girl of fate who gained incredible kicking and jumping power. Makes Usada Letas into her partner.
Usada Letas: Unyielding and selfish. Always quarreling with YellowBuster. Works on Data Management in the Control Room.
Buster Gear: Equipment the Go-Busters use to go into battle, and conduct espionage. The Go-Busters suits also carry the spy motif (glasses and shoulder straps). Indeed one of the themes of Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters is Spy Action. The first Super Sentai, Goranger, had the spy game as a main component, and in a way, Go-Busters marks the "first new sentai series."
Morphin Brace: Transformation item which is equipped on the left arm. By calling out "Let's Morphin'!", transformation is activated.
Ichigan Buster: Single-Lens Reflex Camera that transforms into a gun, long range battle weapon. Has a special function in Camera mode.
Sougan Blade: Binoculars that transform into a sword, short range battle weapon. Has a special function in Binocular mode.
Ichigan Buster Special Buster Mode: Ichigan Buster + Sougan Blade. Fires a more powerful attack.
Transpod: Buster Gear equipped to the Shoulder Strap of the Go-Busters' suits. Has the Go-Busters' mark. Transmission equipment which transports different items and weapons. (As from the toys, we also know it's a communicator/voice changer.)
STAFF:
- Chief Producer: Naomi Takebe (Kamen Rider OOO)
- Main Writer: Yasuko Kobayashi (Timeranger, Kamen Rider OOO)
- Action Director: Hirofumi Fukuzawa (suit actor Sentai Red Warriors)
Source: ca3 blog, dukemon22 and DecaEnd of HJU
After the sparkling debut of Kamen Rider Meteor last Sunday, here are now some information about the upcoming Kamen Rider Fourze episodes this January. As Ryuusei enters Amanogawa High School, Gentaro and Kengo breaks their friendship!
Episode 17: Appearance of the Meteor - 01/08
Kengo is confused as to how he cannot find any information on the new black-colored Kamen Rider, while Gentaro becomes friends with new transfer student Ryusei Sakuta. Ryusei enters the school to investigate on Fourze, who is he?
Episode 18: N/A - 01/15
Sonoda carries out a series of plans to regain her reputation as one of the Horoscopes.
Episode 19: N/A - 01/22
Gentaro doesn't want to be friends with Kengo anymore! Even though Gentaro says there will be friends once again, he is feeling uneasy about it...
Episode 20: N/A - 01/29
Fourze's new item - NS MagPhone is missing. Panicking, the Kamen Rider Club searches for it, but...
The sixth Greeed to grace the SH FiguArts toyline is finally announced! SH FiguArts Ankh Complete Form represents the complete form of the fire-type Greeed from the recently concluded Kamen Rider OOO.
SH FiguArts Ankh Complete Form stands 15cm tall, and comes with wing effect parts and a custom Tamashii Stage Act stand designed with Greeed Symbols imprinted. Interchangeable hands are also included.
It will be released as a Tamashii Web Exclusive figure. Upon pre-order, SH FiguArts Ankh Complete Form costs 3675 yen, or about US$50. It will be shipped out on May 2012.
If you are interested in getting SH FiguArts Ankh Complete Form, please do go to our list of middlemen on this blog's blogroll. Please do remember that you will need to pay the base price + middleman fee + shipping to get this figure if you live outside Japan.
The official website for the One Piece Kaizoku Musou, Namco Bandai's pairing of One Piece with Tecmo Koei's Dynasty Warriors/Musou series, began streaming a 3 minute full trailer. This is the clearer version of the Jump Fiesta trailer.
The "dream collaboration" will combine the pirate story of One Piece with the Musou action game franchise. The first release of the game will feature product codes to download nine custom themes inspired by the Straw Hat Gang.
One Piece Kaizoku Musou will be released in two editions: The Limited Edition Treasure Box Set, which includes a book of designs and visual art, 15 pin badges, and an original soundtrack CD, for 11800 yen; and, the Regular Edition for 7800 yen.
In addition, PlayStation 3 One Piece Kaizoku Musou Gold Edition, a specially designed PlayStation 3 console bundled with the game One Piece Kaizoku Musou is set to be released on March 1st, 2012.
The official website for the upcoming 36th Super Sentai series, Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters (特命戦隊ゴーバスターズ) have finally opened! This reveals the main plotline for the series that will start this February 26th:
The urban lives of the city now runs by a major power source known as, Enetron. A group of evil organization called Vagras aims to threaten the city by stealing the Enetron from it.
Three warriors are chosen to be a group of elite heroes, known as Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters, that will protect the city from any evil threat. Along with their partners known as Buddy Roids, they have to stop Vagras from obtaining the Enetron from the city.
Source: Gideon Burogu, KouAidou of HJU
Here is the full music video of “SAMURAI STRONG STYLE,” the theme song of the upcoming Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider Fourze & OOO Movie Wars MEGAMAX film that debuts on top of the Japanese Box Office.
Show Ayanocozey VS Marty Friedma's “SAMURAI STRONG STYLE” is available on two versions, the CD+DVD and CD Only Regular Edition, for 1800 yen and 1200 yen respectively. Pre-order now at CDJapan and get a FREE POSTER as a bonus!
