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 […]
Tag Archives: Ultraman
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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20
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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20
May
May
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 […]
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Jan
Jan
On this SODO Sundays: an ‘Ultra’ look at some CHODO!? Plus a detailed look at Kamen Rider Gotchard SODO 4 standard release and a ‘Mega’ addition to the SHODO Super Sentai collection… Salutations SODO fans! Scott here, once more, to give you a detailed look at some of the new reveals from Bandai’s candy toy […]
31
Dec
Dec
With the year coming to a close, join Ethan as they take a look back on some of 2023s best and worst offerings in the world of tokusatsu. 2023 was a great year for tokusatsu, seeing many new instalments of all four of the major series covered here on The Toku Source. Join me as […]
Ultraman
Ultraman Blazar Episode 19-21 Recap: “Light And Flame,” “Night Of Insects Chirping” and “Battle in the Sky”
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Dec
Dec
The SkaRD team are a little put upon in this Ultraman Blazar triple! Join Sean for a recap of “Light And Flame,” “Night Of Insects Chirping” and “Battle in the Sky.” Hey all! Sean here again and it’s time for another Blazar! This time, we pick up where we left off in episode 18, with […]
24
Nov
Nov
In this double edition of Ultraman Blazar recaps, Sean takes us through two very story heavy episodes: “The Wandering Zangill” and “The Towering Terror.” Hey all, Sean here again, and back at it with Blazar again! This week, I will be recapping the battle against a revived kaiju, and encountering a wandering swordsman, as well […]
TV and Movie Reviews, Ultraman
Ultraman Blazar Episode 15 and 16 Recap: “Betwixt Morn and Dusk” and “Terror from the Underground”
15
Nov
Nov
Two kaiju driven episodes of Ultraman Blazar see Gento and the team tackle a figment of innocent imagination and another that exploits the worst of your imagination. Hey all, Sean here again, and back at it with Blazar again! This week, I will be recapping the return of a classic kaiju, as well as the […]
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Oct
Oct
Tsuburaya Productions has announced an Ultraman Trading Card Game (TCG), set to release in Japan and the United States in 2024. Let’s take a closer look into the announcement. As part of their official announcement post on their website Tsuburaya have said: ULTRAMAN CARD GAME is a trading card game that combines the worldbuilding of […]
TV and Movie Reviews, Ultraman
Ultraman Blazar Episode 10 and 11 Double Recap: “Parent and Child” and “Escape”
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Sep
Sep
Parental, personal and professional responsibilities are all in conflict as Gento faces an inner struggle in episodes 10 and 11 of Ultraman Blazar. Hey all, Sean here again, and I’m back with another Blazar recap! This week, we’re doing a double recap on episodes 10 and 11! So, let’s begin with episode 10, Parent and […]
The Retrospective Review, Ultraman
The Retrospective Review: Looking Back at Ultraman Decker Episodes 4-6
14
Sep
Sep
On the last Retrospective Review of Ultraman Decker, we saw how the series got off to a great start. Will it hold up during the next batch of episodes? In this edition of The Retrospective Review, we continue on our journey through 2022’s Ultraman Decker. After starting last time with the first three episodes, we […]