Kikaider Reboot Coming to US?

Sentai · 08-10-2014, 02:45 PM

According to HenshinJustice the reboot of Kikaider is slated for a US premiere.

http://henshinjustice.com/2014/08/09...north-america/

losondro · 08-10-2014, 02:57 PM

Whaaaaa?!

Sentai · 08-10-2014, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by losondro

Whaaaaa?!

That was my reaction exactly.

GoseiWonder · 08-10-2014, 03:02 PM

Kikaider?! FUCKING KIKAIDER?!

I just... DAFUQ?! Why Kikaider?! I don't know what to feel right now!

Kikaider in America. WHAT?!

Guyver Spawn · 08-10-2014, 03:25 PM

The last time Kikaider came to the US was the anime series on Adult Swim several years ago around 2006 (I think). I guess Kikaider's popularity in Hawaii help support a US release. I do remember Toei did want to release Kamen Rider: The First at Film Festivals and Cons, but that never happen. At least we are getting a superhero toku movie in the US for once.

Switchblade · 08-10-2014, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by GoseiWonder

Kikaider in America. WHAT?!

It's not the first time. Kikaider aired in Hawaii back in the 70s and still has a cult following there. I didn't know the anime had aired on Cartoon Network, but I did know that the Hakkaider movie from the 90s got a dvd release here, too. The new movie getting a US release is surprising, but far from unprecedented.

losondro · 08-10-2014, 04:42 PM

I actually remember when cartoon network aired Kikaider: the animation. Back when that aired, I didn't know that it was based on the live action show but when I rewatched it last year (and getting into Kamen Rider last year) that's when I learned about it's origins. Can't wait for the movie to arrive here.

Matrixbeast · 08-10-2014, 04:49 PM

That's pretty neat. I hope it succeeds.

XW1n5t0nX · 08-10-2014, 04:53 PM

Well neato. If it magically happened to have a showing near me I would so go to it.

MrHerofan · 08-10-2014, 05:05 PM

Well, um like Subbed or Dubbed or what?

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losondro Resident priest of Godoka Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,176	I actually remember when cartoon network aired Kikaider: the animation. Back when that aired, I didn't know that it was based on the live action show but when I rewatched it last year (and getting into Kamen Rider last year) that's when I learned about it's origins. Can't wait for the movie to arrive here. __________________ Necrozma, thirsts for your light!

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Matrixbeast Mighty Morphin Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Za Warudo Posts: 25,454	That's pretty neat. I hope it succeeds. __________________

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XW1n5t0nX 「蝙蝠騎士の魔界<ブラム>」 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: The Catacombs of Ohio Posts: 12,794	Well neato. If it magically happened to have a showing near me I would so go to it. __________________