Akumaizer-3 episode 03!

Akumaizer-3 episode 03:
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Updated with patches: See below!

This is a great episode where we really start to see the heart behind Akumaizer's story.  It's all the more heartfelt because the conflict of the story revolves around Gabura.  He's the kind hearted one, the story's closest to a naive character.  So to see him experience the pain of prejudice, even in such a heavy handed 70's tokusatsu manner, makes it seem all the more unpleasant.  Or maybe I'm just over analyzing.  Either way, it's a great episode.  It might even make you FEEL a little!
We also get to see Ibiru's weakness in this episodes.  So far we know of Gabura's need to drink water, and Zabitan's agony in the presence of a Demon Crest... what could our resident half-pompous Akumaizer be susceptible to?!

Patches:
What are patches?  Well, if you have the raw file already, a patch will make the release MKV for you!
It also lets us fix errors on the fly.  We've got both here.  (This is a tutorial on how to use them.)
[Akumaizer-3 episode 2 raw patch] For the Frumix raw
[Akumaizer-3 episode 2 V2 patch] For the KITsubs release
[Akumaizer-3 episode 3 raw patch] For the Frumix raw

With this release, we're going to start a mini-marathon of Akumaizer episodes.  Kou was kind enough to work on these translations a while ago, so it's only fair that we start giving the series a little more attention.  But don't worry, we'll have plenty of Rider action on the way too.  We're hoping to get some more Skyrider and Stronger out soon.

See you soon!

Kamen Rider episode 41!

Kamen Rider episode 41:
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Shocker continues their plan to cause the Sakurajima volcanic region to erupt with a massive magma overload, but now they've got a new facet to their schemes.  They've decided to take back what's theirs... Kamen Rider 1!  Will the succeed?  You'll have to watch and find out!

This marks one of the many times where we see previously-exploded Shocker Cyborgs come back to fight like its no big thing.  Don't worry, we'll see it happen with Riders too.  Sometimes you can't keep a good mechanical beast down, so Armadilong and crew are back to throw hands once again.

This is also the end of Hongo's "return" arc.  Don't worry, we'll see him again soon.  But for now, it's still Ichimonji's show.

And with that, we're getting our next release ready for you.  Be sure to check back soon for more classic Tokusatsu action!

Kamen Rider episode 40!

Kamen Rider episode 40:
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This is it, one of the biggest milestone episodes of the series!
No use trying to hide the surprise, it was mentioned in the preview from last episode: Takeshi Hongo is back!  This is the first time we've seen the character since episode 13, and the first time that Hiroshi Fujioka has filmed his role in its entirety since episode 08!

Shocker plans a deadly new attack at the dawn of the new year.  They just happen to be testing this new plan in Switzerland, where Hongo has been investigating Shocker's European activity.  It's a race against the clock as he rushes back to Japan to give this vital intel to Hayato, where the two of them will face Shocker's newest Cyborg Monster... the abominable SnowMan!

This episode also marks the debut of one of the series' most iconic villains: Dr. Shinigami!  And he is a sight to behold.  A creepy, menacing old man with a sickly appearance and a short temper.  A classic Tokusatsu villain.  He was so iconic as a matter of fact, then when the mediocre remake movie "Kamen Rider: The First" flopped its way into theaters in 2005, they reused old footage of Dr. Shinigami as Shocker's leader!

What else can we say about this episode?  It's a blast.  It's great to see Hongo back, the action is high stakes and non stop, and it's a must see episode for new and old fans alike.  This is the birth of the original Double Riders!

So no detailed explanation of where we've been.  Life gets busy.  But we're back!  And our holiday releases aren't done just yet.  Stick around this week for more classic Tokusatsu action!  And while you're enjoying your holiday marathon, be sure to check out the Kamen Rider Christmas episode!  Our release was even mentioned in a hilarious article by ComicsAlliance!  We're honored!

Akumaizer-3 episode 02!

Akumaizer-3 episode 02:
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Sorry for the delay everybody, but we're back.  And happy holidays!
And have we got some presents lined up for you.

First up (finally) is the next episode of Akumaizer-3!  In this episode, well... let's just address the elephant in the room.  Brace yourselves for Darunia.  She's... something.  We accept no responsibility for damages caused by drastic reactions to her jarring visage.  But she gets a great scene out of Ippei, so I guess she's worth it in the end.

But on a more serious note, we learn the truth behind Zabitan's origins.  And in an instant, our hero's life will be forever changed!  It's a classic Ishinomori trope, further exploring what it means to be human.  And how you don't have to be born a human being to be a good person.

There's also some more gratuitous violence against a small child, and Jiro Chiba's awesome reactions.  What's not to love?

And join us again in a little while for Holiday Treat Part 2!

Our new series - Akumaizer 3 episode 1!

Akumaizer-3 episode 01:
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[Patch] - For the Frumix raws

Here it is, our new (long planned, sometimes blatantly obvious) secret series!
And what an incredible show it is.  One of Shotaro Ishinomori's often overlooked classics, this is another story of his that asks "what makes a hero heroic?"  The story of Zabitan, a cybernetic Demon rebels against his own people, an oppressive clan of demons that live at the center of the Earth.  Along the way, he makes friends and he gains allies - two fellow former Demon Clan soldiers, Ibiru and Gabura - and they fight against the evil Mezalord together.

In this series, the heroes are Demons.  Unlike Kamen Rider, they don't into their cybernetic forms, this is how they always look.  But even though they they look like monsters, they're true heroes.  Another classic Ishinomori theme of judging a book based on its cover.  The focus on this as an overarching story is what makes this such a unique tokusatsu series.

A fun gimmick on the show are the heroes faces.  Their facial expressions will change in quick animations, but they each feature several "masks" with different eye expressions.  It adds a ton of character to these costumed characters.
Also, the usually fantastic 70's tokusatsu score and stunt action are featured.  Not to mention some really wonderful cinematography.

And yes, that's Jiro Chiba as Ippei Shima - aka Taki Kazuya from Kamen Rider!

And here's your humble staff for this series.
Translation - Kou Aidou
Raws/Timing - Scissors Jaguar
Encoding - Mr. Frumix
Typesetting - Ignis, Scissors Jaguar, and Steel A Jeeg
Editing - Steel A Jeeg
QC - Steel A Jeeg

Be sure to give a big thanks to Kou and Scissors, who have been diligently working on this series for months before release.

Be on the look out for the next few episodes soon.  We'll be releases these regularly, along with Kamen Rider.  And watch out for Skyrider's triumphant return soon, along with another special surprise!

Kamen Rider episode 38 and 39(v2)!

 
Kamen Rider episode 38:
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Kamen Rider episode 39(v2):
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It's weird to think, but we actually showed the last episode with Colonel Zol in it back in December, for Christmas.  But this will actually be the last time we see Colonel Zol.  It's a bittersweet goodbye.  We lose Colonel Zol and his scenery chewing presence, but we get the iconic Dr. Shinigami in return.

This episode is another scientist abuse episode.  Shocker goes to some great lengths to make sure that Dr. Seki and his daughter are miserable!  But seriously, Dr. Seki... don't be such a downer.  That man should come equipped with the sad sack mopey Charlie Brown music playing on loop.
And while we're on the subject, RayKing is creepy as heck!  Yikes!

We also get some pretty tense drama between Tachibana and Hayato.  An important moment for both characters.  And a classic bit with the girls taking shots at Taki.  All in all, a solid episode.  And it leads right into our v2 release of episode 39, the last episode of the Colonel Zol arc!

Which, of course, is leading up to a pretty big comeback...
But first, we've got a new series in the works.  It's been in the works for a while, actually.  But we're just hammering out the details.  Expect a first episode release soon.  And if you stop by some of our usual hangouts, you might catch a sneak preview!

Kamen Rider episode 37!

Kamen Rider episode 37:
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Update: Script uploaded to Mega.  Packupload hates scripts, it would seem.

Oh well... it's been a while!
Where we've been has been well documented on our Twitter and Facebook page (come join us!)
From there you can follow us and get updates on new releases, warnings on extended delays, and meet some of the staff.

Instead of our usual ranting trivia filled release post, we've got some information about this release, and upcoming releases.
First off all, the big elephant in the room:

Yes, Transform.  It always should have been that way.  Our preference has always been to translate everything that should be translated.  Henshin got a pass, because of older fan nostalgia.  We referred to these guys as Henshin Heroes back in the day!  Also fans were used to it.  but it SHOULD be translated.  And it is now.  BUT... if you're still attached to the Henshin, don't worry.  You can select an optional subtitle track.  Just choose the track labeled "Henshin."

Which brings us to our second topic:  Releases.
From now on, NEW releases will be MKV only.  You'll still get a script, a torrent, and a DDL.  But the AVI releases will come later on.  This will make getting new episodes out faster, and will save us the trouble of having to reencode AVI versions if there are script errors.
Actually, we would really love to get a volunteer to help us with hardsubbed encodes and uploads.  If you're interested, drop us a line on the forum.

Want to know how to play MKVs?  It's really simple.
Get this - CCCP Codec Pack
And this - Media Player Classic
Boom.  You're set.  Enjoy smaller file sizes and superior video quality!

I won't say too much about the episode, but it's a good one.  Classic Rider action, but we get kind of cheated on the finisher!  Oh well, it's not as FLASHY but it's actually pretty brutal.  Yikes.  Speaking of brutal, watch as a bevy of Shocker badguys beat up a bunch of kids.  Oh good!

We'll be back VERY soon with Kamen Rider 38, and a special release to kick off our new show!