Category Archives: Misc Tokusatsu

Hero Historia: The (Overly) Complete Guide to GARO (Part 2)

On the last edition, you discovered what GARO is and why you should watch it. In this Hero Historia, we take you through an exhaustive lesson on how to watch it, and in what order! Welcome back to the second half of the Historia guide to the 18+ fantasy toku, GARO! If you don’t know […]

Access Flash! S.H. Figuarts Hyper Agent Gridman Revealed!

Joining the likes of Ultraman, Kamen Rider and Super Sentai in the premium S.H. Figuarts “Shinkocchou Seihou” line is a digital hero who gained newfound fame after his anime debut in 2018! Hey all, Sean here once again, and we’ve got a pretty special reveal today, so, without any more delay, let’s access flash! Last […]

Hero Historia: A(n Exhaustive) Beginner’s Guide to GARO

What is GARO? And why should you care? On this edition of Hero Historia, come discover why every tokusatsu fan should be watching the series. Everybody here knows Ultraman, Kamen Rider, and Super Sentai, and many of us know other series from Toei and Tsuburaya Productions. But the modern era of tokusatsu has some other […]

A Detailed Look at the SMP Blue Beet and PB King Kyoryujin

Join us for a Shokugan Modelling Project double feature: a detailed dive into the SMP Blue Beet and PB King Kyoryujin Minipla sets! Hello, once again, toku toy lovers! We have been blessed from the team at Bandai Japan with a detailed look at two upcoming sets in the Shokugan Modelling Project line: the Blue […]

Juukou B-Fighter Shokugan Modelling Project First Look

They appeared, the Insect Warriors! Let’s dive in with a detailed look at the Shokugan Modelling Project Blue & Black Beet! Bandai have revealed a closer look at the upcoming Shokugan Modelling Project (SMP) Juukou B-Fighter kits, coming soon. Juukou B-Fighter is part of Toei’s Metal Heroes series; to western audiences, it’s more recognisable as […]

Toku at London October MCM Comic Con!

With MCM Comic Con firmly in the history books for another year, Jay takes us on a virtual tour of the pop culture extravaganza and all the tokusatsu goodness on offer. MCM Comic Con, a haven for pop culture enthusiasts, recently played host to an explosion of toku greatness, where fans of tokusatsu descended upon […]

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Review – Was it more than meets the eye?

The Spark has never been stronger in the Transformers live action franchise and Transformers: Rise of the Beasts is an awesome, refreshing addition to the live action lineage, now spanning seven films, as well as a fairly solid introduction to the Beast Wars mythos. Get ready for an exhilarating globetrotting adventure! Set during 1994, Transformers: […]

Toku @ London MCM Comic Con May 2023

London MCM Comic Con recently provided an exhilarating experience for tokusatsu fans as it showcased a fantastic array of content and offered an opportunity for enthusiasts to come together. MCM London Comic Con, a highly anticipated event in the pop culture calendar, draws thousands of fans from all over the world. Held twice a year, […]