Toei has announced a brand new YouTube channel that will focus on tokusatsu series from the 1960s to the 1990s. The channel will contain a variety of shows, such as Himitsu Sentai Gorenger (1975), Space Sheriff Gavan (1982), Voltes V (1977) and more.
The first and second episodes of around 70 different works will be uploaded with English subtitles. The announcement stated that after that, subtitles in different languages will be accepted, so they may be available in English later on.
Toei stated they will add a new episode every day of the week.
Toei also debuted a new mascot named Cotenmaru, who’s dream is to study Toei’s tokusatsu and one day join their ranks as a hero. Cotenmaru is powered by his favorite food, onigiri.
The beginning lineup has been released on Toei’s website:
- Monday, April 6, 2020: Episodes 1 and 2 of all 70 shows (with English subtitles)
- Monday, April 13, 2020: Episode 3 and 4 of NATIONAL KID (to be updated on Mondays)
- Tuesday, April 14, 2020: Episode 3 and 4 of SUKI SUKI MAJO SENSEI (to be updated on Tuesdays)
- Wednesday, April 15, 2020: Episode 3 and 4 of ROBOT 8-CHAN (to be updated on Wednesdays)
- Thursday, April 16, 2020: Episode 3 and 4 of SPACE COP GAVAN (to be updated on Thursdays)
- Friday, April 17, 2020: Episode 3 and 4 of JASPION (to be updated on Fridays), Episode 3 and 4 of HARD GUMI (to be updated on Fridays)
- Saturday, April 18, 2020: Episode 3 and 4 of MAGICAL GIRL CHUKANA PAIPAI (to be updated on Saturdays), Episode 3 and 4 of WINSPECTOR (to be updated on Saturdays)
- Sunday, April 19, 2020: Episode 3 and 4 of COMBATTLER V (to be updated on Sundays), Episode 3 and 4 of GORENGER (to be updated on Sundays)
Other shows (Partial List)
- From the 60s: CAPTAIN ULTRA, YOKAI BUGEICHO, and more
- From the 70s: JAKQ, DEAR ROBOTTIE!, MESSAGE FROM SPACE, and more
- From the 80s: SPACE COP SHARIVAN and more
- From the 90s: POITRINE, CHANZERION, and more
- Anime: DALTANIUS, DAIMOS, and more
The Toei Tokusatsu World Official YouTube Channel will launch on Monday, April 6, 2020.
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