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Manga Corner: Ultraman Darkness Heels -Lili-

 An Ultraman team like no other, released as part of the DARKNESS HEELS project by Tsuburaya Productions. Join Ethan as they take a look at this manga!  The Beginning The people of Planet Hus have been divided into Upper and Lower classes but, with the advent of the weapons called Battlenizers, the conflict on this […]

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 […]

Hasbro and Playmates to Collaborate on Power Rangers Products From 2025

Big news this week as Hasbro announce a new partnership with Playmates that will impact not only the future of Power Rangers toy but Power Rangers as an entire brand. The announcement, made by Hasbro, current owners of Power Rangers, declared that they would be teaming up with Playmates Toys (maker of toys for the […]

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 […]

Ultraman Arc Trailer, Director and Design Revealed!

With Ultraman Blazar concluding earlier this year, the next entry in the long running Ultra Series has been revealed to be Ultraman Arc! Hey all, Sean here again, and today, I finally cover the reveal I’ve been waiting for since the end of Blazar, the reveal of Ultraman Arc! We’ve got a lot to cover […]

Message from Planet C: A WACK Primer ft. Boonboomger’s Hashiyasume Atsuko

BiSH iS OVER!

As of Bakuage Sentai Boonboomge episode #3, former BiSH member, Hashiyasume Atsuko is confirmed to be appearing in the series on a semi-regular basis as Shirabe Saibu. Perhaps you have already been captured by her character, perhaps you are curious to know more about the groups she was formerly associated with. Fear not, dear reader! Planet C is here to give you the potted history of WACK!

The Weekly Ride Review with Ethan: Kamen Rider Gotchard Episode 28

If there’s something strange in the neighbourhood, who you going to call? GOTCHARD! What’s up riders, Ethan’s back for another Weekly Ride Review! This week we have some occult happenings and some ‘Ultra’ guests! I know it’s a lot to (Jugglus) juggle so lets jump right into it! Recap This week’s episode sees the gang […]

Hero Historia: The Ladies Who Should Have Been Kamen Riders

In this Hero Historia, we take an accounting: With so many Riders who aren’t all that special, aren’t there some ladies who deserved the chance to stand proud and shout “HENSHIN?!” Kamen Rider Majade is the first ever official female secondary Kamen Rider! This is really neat and feels reasonable, following the impactful roles Kamen […]

Message From Planet C: Just Say, “I Love You.”

Whilst monitoring signals from your planet, we have become proficient in understanding two things: idols and villains. To characterise Sakamaki’s music as ‘idol music’ would be incorrect, however. Despite the devilish delight with which she portrays her character, Lachesis, in Kamen Rider Gotchard, Sakamaki Alisa’s debut single, Just say, “I love you.” is far from Satanic.

Appreciating Suit Actors in Tokusatsu

The, often, unsung heroes of tokusatsu, join Jay and Sean as they share their appreciation of their favourite suit actors and their impact on the genre. When watching Toku, we’ve learned to appreciate the unsung heroes of the screen – the suit actors. These individuals skilfully encapsulate the demeanour and individuality of the characters they […]