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!
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Kamen Rider The Ride Review
The Ride Review with Ethan: Kamen Rider Gavv Episodes 33-40
Snacks are served up, Riders. Ethan returns to bring you some overdue Gavv goodness. This [...]
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Sep
Sep
Power Rangers
RUMOUR: Power Rangers Reboot in the works at Disney, Toei Not Involved (+3 Things I Want From the Reboot)
Let’s address those Power Rangers Reboot rumours and, while we’re at it, take a look [...]
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May
May
Super Sentai
No.1 Sentai Gozyuger: S.H. Figuarts Gozyu Wolf Revealed
With No.1 Sentai Gozyuger in full swing, it’s time for Bandai to reveal their yearly [...]
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20
May
May
Message From Planet C Super Sentai
The Final Message from Planet C: A Nogizaka46 Primer ft. Boonboomger’s Sakurai Reika
By the time you read this, Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger will have drawn to a close, [...]
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20
May
May
Super Sentai
Super Sentai 50th Anniversary Exhibition Announced
An ‘All Super Sentai Exhibition’ will tour nationwide across Japan, starting in August 2025! We’ve [...]
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May
May
26
Mar
Mar
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 […]
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Mar
Mar
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 […]
04
Mar
Mar
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.
Godzilla, Kamen Rider, Series, Columns and Features, Super Sentai, Ultraman
Appreciating Suit Actors in Tokusatsu
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Feb
Feb
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 […]
Comic Book Reviews
Manga Corner: Regarding the Destruction of the Destruction Flag as a Result of a Nichiasa-Loving Otaku Being Reincarnated as a Villainous Student: Chapters 4-6
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Feb
Feb
Continuing the story of Yuugo, join us for a review of chapters 4-6 of our hero’s reincarnation story. This time, we have trains, magic swords and spider goblins! You are not going to want to miss this! Welcome back to Ethan’s Manga corner. We are back to review the next three chapters of Regarding the […]
Ultraman
Ultraman Blazar Final Episodes Recap: “Insurance Hero”, “Visitor 99”, “The Approaching Third Wave” and “The Ones Who Embrace the Earth”
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Feb
Feb
Ultraman Blazar roared to a raucous conclusion over the course of the last month. As we say goodbye (for now) to the caveman Ultra, let’s also take a look back at the final episodes of the series. Hey all, Sean here again, and hope you all had a happy new year! I’m sorry this has […]
26
Jan
Jan
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 […]
26
Jan
Jan
What’s up Riders! It’s time for another Weekly Ride Review ! Join Ethan for doggos, meat cream puffs, and Kamen Rider Majade! Before we jump into the the review, I’d like to first draw attention to the fact this episode was written by Akiko Inoue. This is notable, not because of who her father and […]
16
Jan
Jan
Last year saw the conclusion of a number of popular tokusatsu series. Join Jay as he reviews the tokusatsu that aired and ended in the year 2023. Avataro Sentai DonBrothers Merely uttering the name of the infamous and iconic Toshiki Inoue can send shivers down the spine of any tokusatsu fan. As a prominent figure […]