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Should other Toku Series be brought over to the USA?

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Brand Suncircle

PostPosted: Sat Aug 20, 2011 9:37 am


Morning Guys!

I had a thought this morning.

What would everyone think if they brought over other Toku series from Japan and made versions of them over here in the USA?

Granted we have seen the successes and the failures of Toku series adapted here in the USA.

So what would you guys think if they brought over say Sazer X, Keitai Sousakan 7, GranSazer, JustiRiser, Tomica Hero Rescue Force, Tomica Hero Rescue Fire, etc.?

I would like to say I would love to see some of these series here in the USA. But I don't want to see Saban adapt them. I would rather see the team that worked on Dragon Knight bring these series over. I would feel better if it was in their hands, and not Saban's grasp.

I am a little worried about the recent news of Saban registering PowerRider.Org. I don't want to see them rename Kamen Rider to suit the Power Rangers theme. I hope it's something different.

Your thoughts guys?
PostPosted: Sat Aug 20, 2011 4:40 pm


I'd love to see another Toku adaptation by people that did Dragon Knight, or at least people like them. I think any of them would be successful if managed/adapted correctly. And as Kamen Rider fan I of course would love to see another adaptation by them in the near future.

However, I have heard about "Power Riders" and of course am against it. In my personal opinion, the adaptation of Shinkenger has been horrible. I'll admit I've seen little more then clips of it, but the acting, dialogue, and such are horrible to me. And if Shinkenger is your first adaptation in over ten years, why are you trying to adapt something else that's already been successfully adapted, especially if the last time you adapted something from the same genre, it tanked? At least wait a few years and then, only then, try adapting something else. Something that you haven't tried yet.

Mr Jes
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Brand Suncircle

PostPosted: Sat Aug 20, 2011 7:17 pm


This is why I am surprised other companies haven't stepped in and adapted these Japanese series. Hell, back in the 80's & 90's, we had all sorts of companies producing great cartoons here in the USA. Hasbro hasn't much of anything as of recent when it comes to shows. Then again, there aren't as many of these companies left anymore.

I do also agree that Saban really did mess up when it came to Samurai. I gave it a fair shot, I really did. I sat down and actually watched a few episodes. Going back to the campy-ness of MMPR into the storyline of Shinkenger really did ruin it. And with the idea of Saban possibly acquiring Kamen Rider Decade and adapting it into Power Rider, it really has me worried. I don't want to see one of my personal favorite rider series turned into something it never was.

Now way back about a year or so ago when I saw a panel on Youtube with the guys from Dragon Knight and the producers saying they would want to adapt either Faiz or Kabuto, it got me very excited! They could really do an amazing job with it I think.

I really would like to see another Toku series done here in the USA, but done CORRECTLY! Granted some of the footage is dated now, but I am sure with some digital clean up and some American footage thrown in, it would work well.

Now one I would love to see done and thrown onto Adult Swim would be an American adaptation of GARO. That would make me happy. Very Happy! biggrin
PostPosted: Sat Aug 27, 2011 6:33 pm


True, very true.

Really? What did you think?
Yeah. And why would adapt something that has 10+ hesei riders in it. I mean, I know why. But why would you do something A) Has already been adapted=Ryuki and B) Something that could blow up in your face.

I really wish they would. One of those two would be the next perfect series to adapt!

Wouldn't mind seeing GARO. Admittedly, I've only watched a few episodes, but all the same I liked it.
Oh yeah. Any rider series on AS would be good. XD

Mr Jes
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Brand Suncircle

PostPosted: Tue Aug 30, 2011 9:51 pm


Mr Jes
True, very true.

Really? What did you think?
Yeah. And why would adapt something that has 10+ hesei riders in it. I mean, I know why. But why would you do something A) Has already been adapted=Ryuki and B) Something that could blow up in your face.

I really wish they would. One of those two would be the next perfect series to adapt!

Wouldn't mind seeing GARO. Admittedly, I've only watched a few episodes, but all the same I liked it.
Oh yeah. Any rider series on AS would be good. XD


Hmm....a Rider series on Adult Swim.....perhaps Faiz with its pretty dark storyline. Though maybe Double with its detective noir setting.
PostPosted: Thu Sep 01, 2011 9:09 pm


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Mr Jes
True, very true.

Really? What did you think?
Yeah. And why would adapt something that has 10+ hesei riders in it. I mean, I know why. But why would you do something A) Has already been adapted=Ryuki and B) Something that could blow up in your face.

I really wish they would. One of those two would be the next perfect series to adapt!

Wouldn't mind seeing GARO. Admittedly, I've only watched a few episodes, but all the same I liked it.
Oh yeah. Any rider series on AS would be good. XD


Hmm....a Rider series on Adult Swim.....perhaps Faiz with its pretty dark storyline. Though maybe Double with its detective noir setting.

I think Double would be a little to much, to fast. Though Faiz would make an interesting adaptation. Especially if they choose to keep its darker story.

Though I wouldn't mind seeing interesting/older series like Agito being adapted. Hibiki too. Though i haven't watched a lot of it. >.<

Mr Jes
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Brand Suncircle

PostPosted: Fri Sep 02, 2011 5:10 am


I have seen all of Agito, so yes I think that might fit. It's got a pretty dark storyline as well.

Though if we were going older, maybe start from the start with Kuuga. I mean finally Kuuga would get the props it so badly deserves! I could see a pretty dark Kuuga storyline over here in the US for Adult Swim. I think it might bring the viewers back to AS seeing they cut a lot of good stuff, and put on crap.
PostPosted: Fri Sep 02, 2011 8:09 pm


Haven't completed it. Around episode 20.

Never watched any of Kuuga, only a few henshin and form changes. That and what I saw in Decade. Its fine that it would be on Adult Swim and all, but it as PR major, I can see it would need one hell of a advertising campaign to make it work and then compete with top AS favorites. Like those anime shows on Saturdays.

Mr Jes
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