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Open letter/Challenge to Disney Stars
I had to open it up and will be there until the challenge is met/fulfilled. You can read it here.
Update: Selena Gomez has already reached Japan as of Feb 2011, and Miley Cyrus has already reached the Philippines as of Jul 2011. Let's keep hoping for the others.
Sharivan No Show in Gavan Vs Gokaigers. But its actor, Hiroshi Watari, played Sharivan's human form Den Iga is still hopeful and asking the fans to cheer for an Uchuu Keiji (space sheriff) reunion movie despite the passing of Shaider's actor.
He mentions that since the idea has been triggered of a metal hero comeback, he urges fans to provide feedback at Toei's official website to put this into fruition.
http://www.tv-asahi.co.jp/go-kai/
http://www.toei.co.jp/tv/go-kai/
Watari also says on his blog, that he has been holding this news of a "no show Sharivan" for quite some time and feels elated that he can now disclose this news.
As of this post, the only toku hero series that has made their cameo after 30 years is Kikaider in OOO, Den-O, All Riders: Let's Go Kamen Riders the movie. Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger vs. Gavan premieres this January 21st, 2012.
Awesome! Watch the video below to see what a typical day is like for Adam Irigoyen. Adam is one of the main stars on the hit Disney Channel Original Series “Shake It Up,” which is currently in its second season. Are you a fan of the show? If so, what do you think of Adam’s character?
Tsuburaya Productions announced that Ultraman Saga, the film commemorating the 45th anniversary of the live-action Ultraman franchise, will open on March 24, 2012. The film will play in both 2D and strereoscopic 3D in theaters throughout Japan.
“ULTRAMAN SAGA” features Ultraman Zero, Dyna and Cosmos and they prevent Alien Bat from making the Earth as its laboratory with the help of Hyper Zetton and other alien monsters.
With a October nearing to its end, our brave pirate defenders, theKaizoku Sentai Gokaiiger, acquired a new power and now facing a new challenge in the form of Ackdos Gil, the Zangyack Emperor!
Above is the image of Great Waltz, the “Mightiest Warship” of the Zangyack Fleet, given to Walz Gil by his father, Ackdos Gil, the Zangyack Emperor. It is said to debut in Episode 37. Will this be the end of the Gokaigers?
Using their own great power, the Gokaiger Great Power, which translates as “the power to take hold of dreams,” with the help of GouZyuJin and their new GokaiMachine, Engine MachFalcon, they were able to combine to formKanzen GokaiOh.
In addition, the battle battle between friends is imminent! It's Joe Gibken vs Barizorg. Will Joe ever save Cid? What methods will he use? Or will he have no choice but to kill him?
After the massive Kaizoku Sentai Gokaigerepisode summaries posted a few minutes ago, here are some rumors about future episodes depicting the remaining Great Powers and upcoming Super Sentai tributes, and Marvelous's execution.
Episode 45 is titled "Resurrection Balzion" (TBA). It involves Ackdos Gil creating a new Balzion and sending it to Earth to challenge KanzenGokaiOh. The Gokaiger require Bioman's Ultimate Power to fight the Anti-Bio Particles.
Gou Shirou, former RedOne, shows up to train the Gokaiger and give them the Bioman's power. BioHunter Silva will not appear, because his voice actor, Hayashi Kazuo, was unavailable. Instead, Action Commander AquaMesser will pilot Balzion.
Episode 46 is the would be Fiveman tribute episode, whether or notBasco has stolen this power is unknown. If Basco ends up as the final villain, the Emperor may not be around for too long.
According to rumors it seems there might be a JAKQ episode in there somewhere as well, apparently has Ackdos Gil reviving Atomic Witch, a former enemy of JAKQ. Bamba Soukichi, former Big One, appears on Sky Ace to help the Gokaiger.
Meanwhile, Luka looses her Ranger Key in the episode, making the rangers unable to use Big Bomber. The JAKQ Covack is ineffective. The episode will be a Luka focus.
Still hesitant to believe that the upcomingKaizoku Sentai Gokaiger vs Gavan will be happening, look no further since here's the first image from the latest issue of Telebi Magazine!
The image shows Space Sheriff Gavan in his iconic pose with his weapon, the Laser Blade. And guess what, Kenji Ohba will reprise his role as Retsu Ichijouji. This just shows that old age is not a hindrance to be kickass!
The image also shows the Gavan and GokaiRed face-off.
With the first batch of scans leaked a couple of days ago, here are the summaries for Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger episodes this November. This includes Walz Gil's all out Earth invasion and two tribute episodes.
Spoiler alert! Read at your own risk!
Episode 37: The Strongest Decisive Battle Machine - 11/6/11
Barizorg appeared on Earth, commanding troops composed of Gormin, Sugormin, and the Emperor's personal bodyguards, the Dogormin! Their plan is an attack on the GokaiGalleon...
Joe, becoming GokaiBlue, fights Barizorg, while the other Gokaiger take on the Dogormin. However, Walz Gil appears at the battle... Furthermore, the Strongest Decisive Battle Machine, Great Walz, flies out from the Gigant Horse. In the Gokaiger's greatest pinch Marvelous is....
Episode 38: The Power to Sieze Dreams - 11/13/11
Having toppled the Gokaiger, Walz Gil begins his Complete Invasion plan. This time, will the Earth become just another possession of Zangyack? What is the fate of Joe and Barizorg's connection? And Marvelous is....? Stand up, Young Space Pirates! Defeat Wals Gil with your strong, burning bonds!
Side note: Marvelous is surrounded by ??? in the 37 to 38 summaries, because he is going to have a dream talk with one AkaRed.
Episode 39: N/A - 11/20/11
Because of Navi's Otakara Navigate, the Gokaiger head to Moroboshi High School. Gai informs the others that Moroboshi High is the school that the Denji Sentai Megaranger attended. However, it has been more than 10 years since they were here.
Even if they go there now, is there any chance of meeting the Megaranger? Date Kenta, the former MegaRed, appears in this Legend episode! Do Marvelous and the others...change uniforms with 6 students?! The monsters Moririn and Dororin appear...
Episode 40: N/A - 11/27/11
From beyond space and time, from the future of the 31st century, aVideo Letter reaches the Gokaiger. The Sender? Timeranger's TimeYellow, Domon. He informs the Gokaiger they must time travel back to "October 2, 2010 A.D." If they go there, a certain great power may be able to be attained.... Pay attention to this episode full of surprises!
Side Note: It is confirmed that Agent no Metal Alice, Short no ZanKT 0, and Hone no Shitari appear in episode 40. Not only will this episode serve as an explanation for the Gokaiger's appearance in the previous VS movie, but it will also probably be the first chronological appearance of Matrintis (ZanKT 0 being a prototype for the ZanKT Matroids), and maybe explain some stuff about Chimatsuri no Buredoran!
As we get closer to the upcoming Go-Onger tribute, here are the summaries for the upcoming episodes of Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger which features the Megaranger and Timeranger tributes. Episode 37: The Mightiest Warship Waltz Gil obtains a warship called the Great Waltz. On the other side of things, Gai asks Marvelous what it means to "protect".
Episode 38: The Power That Holds Dreams Marvelous sees Aka Red in a vision.
Episode 39: Megaranger Tribute Episode, Title Still Pending Kenta has become a teacher at Moroboshi High School. The Gokaigers disugise themselves as high school students and enter Moroboshi High. Guest starring Hayato Ooshiba as Kenta Date aka MegaRed.
Episode 40: Timeranger Tribute Episode, Title Still Pending GouZyuDrill arrives from the future bringing a video letter from none other than, former TimeYellow, Domon. The letter tells the Gokaigers they must stop a a certain shrine from being destroyed on October 2nd, 2010. There, on that date, The Gokaigers find the Goseiger and Shinkenger battling, and they meet a boy named, Mirai Moriyama.
Episode 41: Ahim's Backstory Episode, Title Still Pending Ackdos Gil's elite bodyguards Dyrandoh and Zatslig board the Gigant Horse. For not being able to protect Waltz Gil, Damaras is imprisoned. Zatslig is attacking. Turns out Ahim has a grudge against him because he is the one who killed Ahim's parents and destroyed Planet Famille.
After the confirmation of the Megaranger and Timeranger tributes, it is official. Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger vs. Gavan is officially confirmed! This epic crossover will premiere this January 21st.
Based on the previous rumors we had, Kenji Ohba will guest star as Retsu Ichijouji aka Gavan, Shiro Akebono aka Battle Kenya and Daigorou Oume aka DenziBlue. It is also rumored that the 36th Super Sentai team, Tokumei Sentai Gobuster will make a cameo. The only thing confirmed as of the moment is the title and the registration of the official website for the movie.
Earlier this month, Kamen Rider producer, Shinichirô Shirakura (Kamen Rider Kabuto, Kamen Rider Decade) was asked by a fan on Twitter if there would be a Metal Hero 30th Anniversary movie in which he replied in English, "That's a good question." Giving us a clue that he might be involved in this movie. Will this signal the revival of this classic tokusatsu franchise?
UPDATE: According to dukemon22, he got an info that Bandai will release Space Sheriff Gavan's Dolgiran into a GokaiMachine —GokaiMachine Series EX DolGiran.
