The Tokusatsu Network Podcast

In episode 54 of the TokuNet podcast, we discuss our favorite things about tokusatsu toys. We at Team TokuNet truly love toys! On this episode, we talk about our collection, our favorite gimmicks, our first purchases, where to buy tokusatsu toys and more. CAST: Nicole Amber – @Destinyambercos Josh Saucedo –  @JoshKnight1st Malunis – @Malunis Ashton Liu Podcast Editor: HenshinKitty Podcast Feature Art by Travis Butts Be sure to subscribe to TokuNet Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher. Feel free to rate and review our content! Additionally, if you’d like to get early access to the TokuNet Podcast, become a Rider tier patron or higher by supporting us on our official Patreon.

In episode 53 of the TokuNet podcast, we discuss the new generation heroes of the Ultra franchise starting from Ultraman Zero to the newly announced Ultraman Z.   As a new generation of Ultra heroes have come into the franchise, we look back at what we enjoyed about each hero, our favorite moments of each show/movie, and talk about our first impressions of Ultraman Z. Spoiler Warning for all of the shows discussed in this episode. Timestamps for each Ultraman show: Ultraman Zero (Specials and Movies) - 2:00 Neo Ultra Q - 25:10 Ultraman Ginga - 29:45 Ultraman Ginga S - 38:45 Ultraman X - 43:05 Ultraman Orb - 1:08:50 Ultraman Geed - 1:35:00 Ultraman R/B - 2:00:10 Ultraman Taiga - 2:23:11 Ultraman Z - 2:50:00 CAST: Yasin Bulhan - @inuitakumi23 Nicole Amber – @Destinyambercos Jorge Salas - @rabbitank Ryan Firestine – @Woz_Action Podcast Editor: HenshinKitty Podcast Feature Art by Travis Butts Be sure to subscribe to TokuNet Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher. Feel free to rate and review our content!

In episode 52 of the TokuNet podcast, we answer the community’s questions about our favorite shows, our dream Super Sentai team, why we love tokusatsu, and much more. We reached out to the community and had fans send in questions for the team to answer. In this episode, we talk about everything from our favorite shows to why we have loved tokusatsu for so long. CAST: Nicole Amber – @Destinyambercos Ryan Firestine – @Woz_Action Josh Saucedo –  @JoshKnight1st Malunis – @Malunis Podcast Editor: HenshinKitty Podcast Feature Art by Travis Butts Be sure to subscribe to TokuNet Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher. Feel free to rate and review our content! Additionally, if you’d like to get early access to the TokuNet Podcast, become a Rider tier patron or higher by supporting us on our official Patreon.

In episode 51 of the TokuNet podcast, tokusatsu community member Igadevil joins the team in a conversation about the fandom and how the community has changed over the years.   Joined by featured guest and tokusatsu community Igadevil, the team talks about the early days of the Western tokusatsu fandom and how it has evolved from forums to social media and more. CAST: Nicole Amber – @Destinyambercos Yasin Bulhan – @KeitaiOkami Josh Saucedo - @JoshKnight1st Paul (Igadevil) - @Igadevil Podcast Editor: HenshinKitty Podcast Feature Art by Travis Butts Be sure to subscribe to TokuNet Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher. Feel free to rate and review our content! Additionally, if you’d like to get early access to the TokuNet Podcast, become a Rider tier patron or higher by supporting us on our official Patreon.

In a special 50th episode of the TokuNet Podcast, we talk with the current Editors and the history of the Tokusatsu Network. Coincidentally releasing on the 6th anniversary of the Tokusatsu Network, the current Editors talk about how they got into tokusatsu, how TokuNet was created, their best moments over the years, and more in this special 50th episode of the TokuNet Podcast. CAST: Nicole Amber – @Destinyambercos Yasin Bulhan – @KeitaiOkami Tom Constantine – @TomConstantines Kuniharu Komiyama - @killadelfo Podcast Editor: HenshinKitty Podcast Feature Art by Travis Butts Be sure to subscribe to TokuNet Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher. Feel free to rate and review our content! Additionally, if you’d like to get early access to the TokuNet Podcast, become a Rider tier patron or higher by supporting us on our official Patreon.

The TokuNet crew discusses the dinosaur-themed Super Sentai seasons starting with Zyuranger to the currently airing Ryusoulger. The team looks back at their favorite dinosaur-themed Super Sentai seasons discussing Kyoryu Sentai Zyuranger, Bakuryuu Sentai Abaranger, Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger, and the currently airing Kishiryu Sentai Ryusoulger. Spoiler Warning for all of the shows discussed in this episode. Timestamps for each season: 00:02:58: Kyoryu Sentai Zyuranger 00:34:07: Bakuryuu Sentai Abaranger 01:34:49: Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger 02:14:50: Kishiryu Sentai Ryusoulger CAST: Yasin Bulhan – @KeitaiOkami Brody Salzman - @Plazmaniac1 Nicole Amber – @Destinyambercos Podcast Editor: HenshinKitty Podcast Feature Art by Travis Butts Be sure to subscribe to TokuNet Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher. Feel free to rate and review our content! Additionally, if you’d like to get early access to the TokuNet Podcast, become a Rider tier patron or higher by supporting us on our official Patreon.

The TokuNet crew talks about Heisei Kamen Rider Phase 3 starting with Ghost to Zi-O in podcast episode 48, Heisei Rider Retrospective: Part 3. The team looks back at newer seasons of Heisei Kamen Rider Phase 2 and discusses Kamen Rider Ghost until the last Heisei Rider Kamen Rider Zi-O. Spoiler Warning for all of the shows discussed in this episode. Timestamps for each season: 00:03:20: Kamen Rider Ghost 00:51:12: Kamen Rider Ex-Aid 01:41:42: Kamen Rider Build 02:24:33: Kamen Rider Zi-O CAST: Yasin Bulhan – @KeitaiOkami Brody Salzman - @Plazmaniac1 Malunis – @Malunis Podcast Editor: HenshinKitty Podcast Feature Art by Travis Butts Be sure to subscribe to TokuNet Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher. Feel free to rate and review our content! Additionally, if you’d like to get early access to the TokuNet Podcast, become a Rider tier patron or higher by supporting us on our official Patreon.

The TokuNet crew talks about Heisei Kamen Rider Phase 2 starting with Double to Drive in podcast episode 47, Heisei Rider Retrospective: Part 2.   The team looks back at Heisei Kamen Rider Phase 2 and discusses the start of the era with Kamen Rider Double until Kamen Rider Drive. Spoiler Warning for all of the shows discussed in this episode. Timestamps for each season: 00:02:09: Kamen Rider W 00:23:20: Kamen Rider OOO 00:50:27: Kamen Rider Fourze 01:22:51: Kamen Rider Wizard 01:40:02: Kamen Rider Gaim 02:11:50: Kamen Rider Drive CAST: Yasin Bulhan – @KeitaiOkami Jorge Salas - @RabbiTank Josh Saucedo – @JoshKnight1st Brody Salzman - @Plazmaniac1 Podcast Editor: HenshinKitty Podcast Feature Art by Travis Butts Be sure to subscribe to TokuNet Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher. Feel free to rate and review our content! Additionally, if you’d like to get a early access to the TokuNet Podcast, become a Rider tier patron or higher by supporting us on our official Patreon.

The TokuNet crew talks about Heisei Kamen Rider starting with Kuuga to Decade in podcast episode 46, Heisei Rider Retrospective: Part 1.   With the first Reiwa era Kamen Rider, Kamen Rider Zero-One, starting recently, the team looks back at the first part of the Heisei generation of Kamen Riders from Kuuga to Decade. Spoiler Warning for all of the shows discussed in this episode. Timestamps for each season: 0:02:07: Shin Kamen Rider / Kamen Rider ZO / Kamen Rider J 0:07:41: Kamen Rider Kuuga 0:17:54: Kamen Rider Agito 0:32:57: Kamen Rider Ryuki 0:51:33: Kamen Rider 555 1:00:11: Kamen Rider Blade 1:12:50: Kamen Rider Hibiki 1:29:22: Kamen Rider Kabuto 1:38:41: Kamen Rider Den-O 1:52:48: Kamen Rider Kiva 2:14:37: Kamen Rider Decade CAST: Yasin Bulhan – @KeitaiOkami Jorge Salas - @RabbiTank Malunis - @Malunis Brody Salzman - @Plazmaniac1 Podcast Editor: HenshinKitty & Malunis Podcast Feature Art by Travis Butts Be sure to subscribe to TokuNet Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher. Feel

In episode 45 of the TokuNet podcast, the team talks about anime adaptations of tokusatsu and tokusatsu-inspired anime shows.   With the release of Netflix's Ultraman anime, the team talks about the series and its highlights as an anime adaption of the iconic Ultraman franchise. They also talk about their love of past adaptions like SSSS.Gridman, the Godzilla anime movie trilogy, and the Garo anime series. CAST: Nicole Amber – @destinyambercos Yasin Bulhan – @KeitaiOkami Josh Saucedo – @JoshKnight1st Brody Salzman Podcast Editor: HenshinKitty Podcast Feature Art by Gladys Leung Be sure to subscribe to TokuNet Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher. Feel free to rate and review our content! Additionally, if you’d like to get a early access to the TokuNet Podcast, become a Rider tier patron or higher by supporting us on our official Patreon.

The podcast crew talks about why they love Tokusatsu Gagaga!   It isn't every day that we see a drama series shine a light on tokusatsu as a genre, its impact on the audience, and fan culture as a whole. So, of course we're going to discuss the recently aired Japanese drama, Tokusatsu Gagaga, that deals with these topics and so much more. If you've seen the show, let us know what you thought about it in the comments below! CAST: Yasin Bulhan – @KeitaiOkami Nicole Amber – @destinyambercos Josh Saucedo – @JoshKnight1st Podcast Editor: HenshinKitty Podcast Feature Art by Gladys Leung Be sure to subscribe to TokuNet Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher. Feel free to rate and review our content! Additionally, if you’d like to get a early access to the TokuNet Podcast, become a Rider tier patron or higher by supporting us on our official Patreon.

The podcast crew talk about the latest Ultra series, Ultraman R/B. Last year saw a unique take on the Ultraman formula with Ultraman R/B. Starring two brothers who become Ultraman Rosso and Ultraman Blu, R/B is ultimately a story about family, finding your purpose, and throwing giant monsters through buildings. Join us as we discuss what makes Ultraman R/B special, from the highs and lows of the show to its overall message. And let us know what you thought of the show in the comments below! CAST: Yasin Bulhan – @KeitaiOkami Nicole Amber – @destinyambercos Kaylyn Saucedo – @MarzGurl Josh Saucedo – @JoshKnight1st Invisible Tom Constantine Podcast Editor: HenshinKitty Podcast Feature Art by Gladys Leung Be sure to subscribe to TokuNet Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher. Feel free to rate and review our content! Additionally, if you’d like to get a early access to the TokuNet Podcast, become a Rider tier patron or higher by supporting us on our official Patreon. Intro Music: Son of a Rocket by Kevin

In this episode of the podcast, we give a general overview of the GARO franchise.   The GARO franchise is known for its interesting characters, awesome action scenes, and expansive lore. It is also known for its unique tale of production revival and rise to popularity. In this month's episode of the TokuNet franchise, we talk about the franchise as a whole, what we love about it, and where people who are new to GARO can start. Let us know what's your favorite season of GARO in the comments below! CAST: Kitty – @KittyKatastrphy Nicole Amber – @destinyambercos Josh Saucedo – @JoshKnight1st Yasin Bulhan – @KeitaiOkami Podcast Editor: HenshinKitty Podcast Feature Art by Gladys Leung Be sure to subscribe to TokuNet Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher. Feel free to rate and review our content! Additionally, if you’d like to get a early access to the TokuNet Podcast, become a Rider tier patron or higher by supporting us on our official Patreon. Intro Music: Son of a Rocket by Kevin Macleod at incompetech

On this episode of the podcast, the team talks about the representation of women in the world of tokusatsu.   The ladies of Team TokuNet discuss various topics centered around how women are represented in tokusatsu. The team talk about their favorite female characters in the genre, some of their least favorite tropes involving female characters, how the Western fandom community can be improved, and female characters that are role models to young girls watching tokusatsu, among many others. CAST: Nicole Amber – @destinyambercos Kitty – @KittyKatastrphy Lynxara – @lynxaraV3 Kaylyn Saucedo - @MarzGurl Podcast Editor: HenshinKitty Podcast Feature Art by Gladys Leung Be sure to subscribe to TokuNet Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher. Feel free to rate and review our content! Additionally, if you’d like to get early access to the TokuNet Podcast, become a Rider tier patron or higher by supporting us on our official Patreon. Intro Music: Son of a Rocket by Kevin Macleod at incompetech