Solo Leveling (2024) Anime Series Trailer Impressions: The Most Popular Manhwa by Author Chugong Gets A Superb Anime Adaptation Coming to Winter 2024

Solo Leveling is a 2024 anime series produced by A-1 Pictures and directed by Shunsuke Nakashige and screenplay by Noboru Kimura. Solo Leveling is the Japanese anime series adaptation of the top-rated web novel Solo Leveling (a.k.a. Only I Level Up) authored by Chugong, with its manhwa/webtoon counterpart illustrated by the late-Jang Sung-rak (aka Dubu), the CEO of Redice Studio. Let's check out what the anime series trailer for the upcoming Solo Leveling has in store for novel and manhwa/webtoon fans here on CMAQUEST.

Solo Leveling
Plot / Synopsis

In a realm where formidable hunters — individuals with extraordinary powers — must combat perilous creatures to safeguard humanity from imminent destruction, an infamously feeble hunter named Sung Jinwoo finds himself entangled in an interminable struggle for survival. On a fateful day, narrowly escaping an overwhelmingly dominant dual dungeon that nearly obliterates his entire party, an enigmatic program known as the System designates him as its solitary participant and bestows upon him the exceedingly rare capacity to advance in prowess, transforming those he slays into devoted minions, known as shadows.

Embarking on a quest, Jinwoo confronts a diverse array of adversaries, be they human or monstrous, all while unraveling the enigmas concealed within the dungeons and uncovering the authentic origins of his extraordinary abilities.

Watch Solo Leveling anime trailers here:




Solo Leveling Official Anime Series Trailer Impressions
Solo Leveling Anime Trailer Review


So what is there to say about the Solo Leveling anime trailers for its upcoming Japanese animated series? As a fan who first stumble upon Jang Sung-rak's manhwa, then when I caught up to the latest webtoon chapter, and finally, finishing it on Chugong's originally authored novel, I can confidently say that I am exhilirated for this anime adaptation. Why wouldn't a fan be? A-1 Pictures directly adapted the designs of the late-Dubu in Solo Leveling's original webtoon run. Fans like us already know what to expect in terms of the story and writing, but seeing those badass moments fully animated will bring shiver down our collective spines.
I cannot help but be at awe at how the Japanese studio stick to the source material in terms of the design of the characters. Character Designer Tomoko Sudo gave it justice from what we've seen so far. For the uninitiated, Solo Leveling is a modern action fantasy series where the series centers on a chosen one who will rise up to challenge the many monstrosities that changed their society and could very well destroy the world and reality itself. Anyone can go read Solo Leveling online or on their respective standalone platforms to learn more about the Shadow Monarch Sung Jinwoo and the colorful characters that would accompany and challenge him along his journey of growth, pain, and triumph. Initially slated for a Q1 2024 release, it was somewhat disappointing that the release date was moved to Winter of 2024; but I guess if it looks this great, we can wait a bit more to get phenomenal animation and a true to form anime adaptation of Solo Leveling.
How about you guys? What do you think about this upcoming Japanese anime adaptation of the popular Korean manhwa Solo Loveling? Are you a fan of the series or a complete newcomer to this series? If you are a fan, what are you looking forward to see animated in this series? Share your thoughts and opinion about the Solo Leveling anime trailer in the comments section below:

The Forest Trailer Impressions: 2016 American Horror Film Set in Aokigahara Forest, Japan Featuring Natalie Dormer

The Forest is a 2016 horror movie trailer from Lava Bear Films under the direction by Jason Zada with screenplay from David S. Goyer, Nick Antosca, Ben Ketai, and Sarah Cornwell which stars Natalie Dormer, Taylor Kinney, and Eoin Macken slated for a January 2016 theatrical release. Let's check out what this 2016 american horror movie set in Japan's suicide forest has in store for the movie going audience here at CMAQUEST:


The Forest
Plot / Synopsis

Set in the Aokigahara Forest, a real-life place in Japan where people go to end their lives. Against this backdrop, a young American woman comes in search of her twin sister, who has mysteriously disappeared. Despite everyone's warnings not to "stray from the path," Sara (Natalie Dormer) dares to enter the forest to discover the truth about her sister's fate, only to be confronted by the angry and tormented souls of the dead who now prey on anyone who crosses their paths.

Watch The Forest movie trailer here:






The Forest Official Movie Trailer Impressions
The Forest Film Trailer Review


What can we say about The Forest (2016) official movie trailer? Well, to what we can make of the film from the official trailer we can tell that there are quite a few (cheap) jump scares which you will either love or hate. Well this is an American film but somehow I kind of feel that Hollywood is emulating more of what makes Japanese horror endearing. Japan has quite a massive folklore and unique culture to work with; this is probably why they are able to effectively pull off good scares unlike that of the US horror films as of recent memory. This is maybe we are seeing more and more US adaptation of Asian horror or Western horror films setting up shop in Asia, mainly Japan. The Forest is still an American horror and it shows with the horror mascot it prefer to show on the trailer, a man with whose decayed faced is visible on the sack placed in his head. I don't know maybe the guy has some significance to the story; could be quite disappointing if he has none.


The premise is nothing really groundbreaking, a sister starts seeking out her twin who was reported to last seen in Japan's Suicide Forest in Aokigahara which is at the foot of Mt. Fuji and once there horror ensues. I don't know but basing from the Wiki entry that the film is categorized as a horror and a thriller. I can sense that this is heading more of a psychological thriller route and the vivid images we see might just be in the head of Sara, or I don't know maybe there is a "paranormal" connection. The question is will that mystery makes you want to go see the film when it hits the theater on January 2016?


How about you guys? What do you think about this 2016 American horror film set in Aokigahara, Japan's Suicide Forest? What recent American horror film has scared you the most? How about Japanese films? Share your thoughts and opinion about The Forest official trailer in the comments section below:

Persona 5 PV 03 Tokyo Game Show Game Trailer and Analysis: Persona 5 Characters Persona Sneak Peek

Persona 5 has just released it's third promotional video on Tokyo Game Show 2015 which now gives us a better sneak peek at the persona 5 main protagonist's persona and a few additional gameplay footage. It was recently announced by Atlus that Persona 5's official game release has been moved to a (Quarter 2 or 3) 2016 which is has garnered mixed reaction, but generally a positive one. A longer development time means more improvement and refinement on the game.


What is Persona 5?
About Persona 5

Persona 5's story focuses on the 16-year-old protagonist after he is transferred to Shujin High School in Tokyo. Staying with friends of his parents, he meets up with two fellow students, problem child Ryuji Sakamoto and withdrawn An Takamaki, a talking, shape-shifting cat-like creature known as Morgana, and Yusuke Kitagawa, an art student at Kousei Public High School. During the protagonist's time there, feeling suppressed by their environment, the five form a group known as the "Phantom Thieves", working together to carry out heists and encountering mysterious phenomena along the way.


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Persona 5 is a 2016 role-playing game with social simulation and dungeon crawling elements developed and published by Atlus released for the Sony Playstation 3 and Playstation 4 slated for a either the 2nd or 3rd quarter of 2016. Persona 5 is chronologically the sixth installment in the Persona series (Revelations: Persona, Persona 2: Innocent Sin, Persona 2: Eternal Punishment, Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3, Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4, and Persona 5), which is part of the larger Megami Tensei franchise.

Watch Persona 5 PV 03 Game Trailer here:


Here are a sneak peek at what the main protagonist's persona look like in Persona 5:







Persona is a beloved game franchise (series) amongst role-playing game fans which have grown a big following thru it's run. Most of these fans have evolved to be prominent figure of the gaming and entertainment industry. Some have even created dedicated channels that help build hype and analyze each releases which all lead up to the games release this 2016. Take this video from JohnAwesome as he breaks down the latest Persona 5 PV 03 Trailer with his analysis.


How about you guys? What do you think of the third promotional vidoe released by Atlus for their 2016 RPG? What do you think of the look of the new personas of the main protagonists? How about the gameplay footage and some mechanics in this trailer and the first two promotional video trailers? Share your thoughts and opinion about the Persona 5 PV 03 trailer in the comments section below:

Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods Trailer Impressions: 2013 Dragon Ball Z Film After the Majin Buu Saga

Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods is a 20th Century Fox and Toei Animation upcoming 2013 Japanese animated movie directed by Masahiro Hosoda with screenplay by Yūsuke Watanabe with Dragon Ball original author Akira Toriyama himself which features the voices of Masako Nozawa for Goku, Ryō Horikawa (Vegeta), Toshio Furukawa (Piccolo), Koichi Yamadera (Bills), and Masakazu Morita (Wiss) slated for a March 30, 2013 Japanese theatrical release. Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods is the 14th Dragon Ball Z movie, seventeen years after last being the tenth anniversary movie Dragon Ball: The Path to Power back in 1996. Let's check out this new film that will bring back lots of memories of Akira Toriyama's Dragon Ball Z.

Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods
Plot / Synopsis

Bills, the God of Destruction tasked with maintaining some sort of balance in the universe, wakes up after a long sleep.


Hearing rumors of a Saiyan warrior who defeated Frieza, Bills tracks down the warrior, Goku. Ecstatic over the new challenge, Goku ignores King Kai's advice and battles Bills, but is overwhelmed and defeated. Bills leaves, but Goku, knowing of the threat Bills presents to the universe, takes it upon himself and his friends to find a way to stop Bills before all is lost.

Watch Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods movie trailer here:


Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods Official Movie Trailer Impressions
Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods Film Trailer Review

Akira Toriyama's Dragon Ball is the definitive manga and anime of those who grew up around/during the late 80's all the way to 90's. With countless spin-offs from original video animations (OVA) to video games, the legacy of Dragon Ball continually lived on after its conclusion. After seventeen year since the last film, a new canon Dragon Ball Z film is set to be released on March 30, 2013. So what's new?

This film is not set or has anything to do with the Dragon Ball GT series which by the way was non-canon or not part of the Dragon Ball canon from Akira Toriyama's manga. So yes, Super Saiya-jin 4 will be Goku's ultimate form here. On a related note ceck out the press statement released by Toei Animation back on July 17, 2012:

"The global phenomenon Dragon Ball is being made into a movie using Toei Animation’s latest technology, consistently realized as a Toriyama work, with the original author Akira Toriyama himself deeply involved from the script stage for the first time. An episode from between the animation series “Z” and “GT”, or in other words from the blank decade between the end of the battle with Majin Buu in chapter 517 of the manga and chapter 518, will be depicted for the first time.

Such well-known and charming characters as Krillin, Piccolo, and Vegeta will all make an appearance. A new story in the official history of Dragon Ball is born, neither a spin-off nor a side-story, one that can be enjoyed by both children and parents, manga fans and anime fans."

— Toei Animation's Press Release for the upcoming film - July 17, 2012

Akira Toriyama posted a brief comment on the official website saying:

"Actually, it's the first time I've been involved deeply in the production of animation and scriptwriting. I've forgotten many things because it had been a while, but as expected of the original author, I was soon able to get the tempo back. This movie will have the original atmosphere and a little bit of modern flavor, so I believe it will be a wonderful entertainment just like old times!"

Who will stand against this new story given the synopsis preview of the film? How will they beat Bills? That is what fans of the Dragon Ball series is asking for. The question as to when will the new Dragon Ball Z film be released after March 2013 will be the ultimate question, as for now we have no choice but to wait. How about you guys, what do you think about this new Dragon Ball Z film this 2013? Share your thoughts about the Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods official movie trailer in the comments section below:

Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 Teaser Trailer: A Look at the biggest Naruto Fighting Game of 2013

Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 is a 2013 fighting video game and a sequel to 2010's Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2 for the Xbox 360 and PS3. This time Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 video game title is said to feature the Confining the Jinchuriki and the Shinobi World War Arc. Let's check out the debut trailer of fourth Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm video game title from CuberConnect2.

Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm 3
Plot / Synopsis

NARUTO Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 will feature the most extensive character roster of any game so far in the series, letting fans engage with a huge number of their favourite personalities from the NARUTO universe, be they friend or foe. In story mode, players will be thrown into a series of thrilling adventures set in the village of Konoha, while the game's electrifying fights will be punctuated with massive scale boss battles, including a fearsome confrontation with the gargantuan Nine-Tails.

Naruto Shippuden Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 will be available on Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 in 2013.

Watch Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 Video Game debut trailer here:






Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 Official Teaser Trailer Impressions
Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 Video Game Debut Trailer Review

The last few titles under the Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm game series has been known for great anime visuals/presentation. It captured the essence of both the manga and the anime in its compact video game versions. This Naruto game is said to feature a more massive roster of playable characters from the series and that is always a great hing for those who love this adventure/fighting game franchise.

I remember playing Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm 2 with the Akatsuki arc already finished in both the anime series and the manga, so the game series isn't really known for its unique storyline. It technically serves as a big replay of the anime and manga with a dash of adventure and roleplaying elements. The experience of using their favorite Naruto characters and reliving the epic storyline/arcs from both the anime series or the manga is what fans of the series are after on the recent Ultimate Ninja Storm game series. So this is going to be a no-brainer for fans of the series, they will definitely be going to buy this 2013 Naruto game title for Xbox 360 and the PS3.

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How about you guys? What can you say about this latest Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm game? Have you played the last few titles under this series? What changes should they make or add? Share your thoughts about the Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 teaser trailer in the comments section below:

UPDATE: Check out the official Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 video game trailer HERE.

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Check out the the Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 official video game trailers for Xbox One, PS4, and PC (Steam) here:



Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 Official Trailers Impressions: 2016's Final Chapter in the Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Fighting Game Franchise

Sadako 3D Trailer Impressions: Sadako, The Woman from the Original Cursed Video Makes a Comeback!

Sadako 3D is a 2012 Japanese horror film and fourth Japanese sequel to the very first Ring or Ringu back in 1998 adapted from the novel "Ring" by Koji Suzuki. Sadako 3D is directed by Tsutomu Hanabusa which stars Satomi Ishihara, Koji Seto & Yusuke Yamamoto slated for a May 12, 2012 Japanese theatrical release in spooktacular 3-D! Let's check out this fourth Japanese sequel to the popular Asian horror Ring series:

Sadako 3D
Plot / Synopsis

14 years after the original Ring movie, Sadako returns to the big screen in 3D!

Akane is a high school teacher who hears a rumor from her students that there is actual footage on the Internet of someone’s suicide. The footage is said to drive anyone who sees it to also commit suicide. Akane does not believe the rumor at first, but when one of her female students dies after viewing the footage, she and her boyfriend Takanori are fatefully drawn into the horror that has been created by the man who appears in the suicide footage, Kashiwada.

Kashiwada’s intention is to create chaos in the world by bringing back Sadako and the power of her curse. Now Akane has to fight against Sadako and Kashiwada to save the lives of herself and Takanori.”

The film opens in Japan on May 12, 2012.

Watch Sadako 3D movie trailer here:



Sadako 3D Official Movie Trailer Impressions
Sadako 3D Film Trailer Review

We can't deny that nostalgia plays a big part in the success of a movie. Adaptations of an an iconic television show, book, or video game will usually bring out a feeling of excitement to those who grew up with such titles. The original Japanese Ring is probably one of the first Asian horror films that spook the living hell out of me as a kid which made me fell in love with it as a horror fan later on (the next film being Ju-on/Grudge). Knowing that Sadako 3D is a movie written by the original author of the nove Ring, this makes me more excited to see how will they creep out the fans who grew up with their Ring film series.

Ring's Sadako (Ringu) - 1998 Japanese horror film by Hideo Nakata.

I have read a couple of rumors regarding Sadako 3D: Mainly that the film is a spin-off movie and that the title is still subjective to change. Well, at least it is not a reboot. The past Ring films were uniquely scary in their own time and although it would be interesting to see how will Japan upgrade the scares, they decided not to. Luckily Japan isn't that crazy about making reboots unlike Hollywood. Spin-off movie? why not. Seeing the films synopsis, there is a more sinister power behind the resurfacing of the curse of Sadako, the question is will he have the same tragic story that drove him to extreme ends to creating chaos through Sadako's curse? That is what I am looking forward to with this film. No, I am not looking forward to its US adaptation but for the subtitled version if ever it gets an international theatrical release or even in home video format. And Sadako 3D? Well, I think it is a lame title as well. They can improve it by omitting the 3D and just going with plain old Sadako, although Ring: Sadako's Curse would probably have a nicer tone to it, but that's just me. Will the scares be elevated by incorporating 3-D, that is what will everyone find out once it gets released in spooktacular 3-D.

Generally fans of the Ring are pretty much hyped about this Japanese film. Hopefully seeing the international reception, the people behind it would release this internationally, but knowing the internet and devoted fans this will definitely be available in some definite time in the not so near future. Sadako 3D trailer has its creepy moments and some really cliche but still creepy parts present in a typical Asian horror movie, something that I personally adore.

What about you guys? Are you a fan of the original Japanese Ring Series? What did you love or hate about it? Share your thoughts about Sadako 3D 2012 Japanese movie trailer in the comments section below:

Rurouni Kenshin Live Action Movie Trailer Impressions: The Live Action Film Adaptation of the Epic Tale of Kenshin Himura

Rurouni Kenshin is a 2012 live action movie adaptation of the popular manga and anime series "Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story" or simply "Rurouni Kenshin", or popularly known in the US as Samurai X. When I first heard that Warner Bros was behind the movie adaptation of the highly acclaimed samurai series, I was very dubious and skeptical about it at first. Luckily that impression was changed after watching the Rurouni Kenshin live-action movie's first teaser trailer.



Rurouni Kenshin
Plot / Synopsis

A live-action film adaptation of Rurouni Kenshin was announced on June 28, 2011. Produced by Warner Bros., the film will be directed by Keishi Ōtomo which stars Takeru Satoh (played the main character Ryotaro Nogami in Kamen Rider Den-O) as Kenshin Himura, Emi Takei as Kaoru, Yuu Aoi as Megumi Takani, Munetaka Aoki as Sanosuke Sagara, Taketo Tanaka as Myojin Yahiko, Koji Kikkawa as Jine Udo, Yosuke Eguchi as Hajime Saitou, and Teruyuki Kagawa as Kanryuu Takeda. The film is scheduled for a August 25, 2012 release, and is slated for an internationally release later on as the Rurouni Kenshin a.k.a. Samurai X is a very good anime series.

Watch Rurouni Kenshin Live Action movie first teaser trailer here:



Rurouni Kenshin Live Action Movie Trailer Impressions
Rurouni Kenshin Live Action Film Trailer Review

Japan is known as the home of manga and anime. The Rurouni Kenshin series is considered to be one of the best anime series that came from Japan, and has since been released worldwide as Samurai X. Making a live action film of something as nostalgic as the Rurouni Kenshin series is guaranteed to receive both positive and negative criticism.



Rurouni Kenshin holds a very high nostalgic value and is probably the main reason why fans of the anime or manga series might have mixed reactions over it. Basing from the feedback received by the first teaser trailer for the live action film, it is looking good for the Rurouni Kenshin Japanese film adaptation. Thank the samurai gods that it is made in Japan. Various U.S. entertainment companies had a bad habit and established an awful reputation of adapting various Japanese series and "Americanizing" them. Just look at what they did with poor pronunciation of names and lame voice acting after dubbing an anime series in question, and even completely bastardizing a franchise just like what they did with Dragonball Evolution. So I cannot be blamed when my expectations plummeted to hell when I heard that an American company like Warner Bros. is responsible for making a live-action movie adaptation for Rurouni Kenshin. Luckily, the Studio is only responsible for the distribution and funding of the film and it is all Japanese to put it to words. This doesn't mean that everyone will welcome a live-action film of the animated series or the comics they grew up with. But even so, this is one train that cannot be stopped. I for one am curious to how they will put to film the epic story and romance of Kenshi and Kaoru. I have followed the Kamen Rider Den-O tokusatsu series and I can say that Takeru Satoh is a nice pick to play as the reformed Hitokiri Battousai. I for one am excited to get my hands in this live action movie adaptation of Samurai X.



What about you guys? What do you think about this live action film adaptation of Rurouni Kenshi/Samurai X? share your thoughts on the comments section below:

The Flowers of War Trailer Impression: War was Never Beautiful but this Historical Film Interpretation Might Be

The Flowers of War previously known as The 13 Women of Nanjing by is a 2011 historical drama war film based on "The 13 Women of Nanjing" by Geling Yan is directed by Zhang Yimou which stars Christian Bale, Tong Dawei, and Shigeo Kobayashi. The Flowers of War is another historical war drama film that let's us have a small glimpse of what it is like to live in a time of uncertainty and gruesome brutality. Let's watch this spectacular trailer.



The Flowers of War
Plot / Synopsis

In 1937 China, during the second Sino-Japanese war, a mortician, John (Christian Bale) arrives at a Catholic church in Nanjing to prepare a priest for burial. Upon arrival he finds himself the lone adult among a group of convent girl students and prostitutes from a nearby brothel. When he finds himself in the unwanted position of protector of both groups from the horrors of the invading Japanese army, he discovers the meaning of sacrifice and honor.

Watch The Flowers of War official movie trailer here:



The Flowers of War Movie Trailer Impressions
The Flowers of War Movie Trailer Review

Although the world has not completely rid itself of war, most of its parts have been enjoying peace and freedom. But before all of these came to be, there once were bloody and pointless war. It was a hard time to live during those time and we can only imagine the horrors of what it was like. War films usually provide us the knowledge and awareness of our history and the right decisions to correct those mistakes.



The Flowers of War movie trailer looks amazing. It gives us what to expect but does not spoil everything away. If you are into war films with a heart, then there is no question, you will see his film. Featuring superb acting from the best of the East and West, The Flowers of War has a seemingly perfect trailer which makes the film riveting and worth watching.



Do you like watching war films? What are your favorite war time films of all time and why? Share your thoughts about that and The Flowers of War in the comments section below:

The End of Kamen Rider Decade and Kamen Rider W Previews

Kamen Rider Decade has finally ended today August 30, 2009 but is it really the end? Definitely Not! This is because the movie All Riders Vs. Great Shocker will be the supposedly concluding film for the entire series. According to news, there will still be a second movie set to be shown in December 12, 2009 which will finally gives light to the mystery behind Tsukasa a.k.a Kamen Rider Decade's character.



All Riders VS. Dai Shocker Movie Trailers and Images Here

For all Kamen Rider Decade Series followers this will sure be a good news because nobody would want an confusing and messed up ending right? While everyone wait for the subtitled version (for the International Viewers) of the All Riders Vs. Great Shocker movie and the Last Kamen Rider Decade Movie on December, you can set your eyes on the latest Kamen Rider.. Kamen Rider Double (also Kamen Rider W)






Kamen Rider W Double Henshin and Promotional Video 1

Watch Kamen Rider W opening theme here:

A Preview of Kamen Rider Decade The Movie: All Riders VS Great Shocker

Ore Sanjou (Here I come) Kamen Rider Series followers with a blog which will probably make you jump off your chair (or not, but I hope it will have a similar effect), with this upcoming movie from Kamen Rider Decade (Masked Rider Decade) entitled Kamen Rider Decade The Movie: All Riders vs. Great Shocker (Gekijōban Kamen Raidā Dikeido: Ōru Raidā tai Daishokkā) which will be out by August this year (2009).



What is exciting about this movie (besides that it is a Kamen Rider Movie) is that it features the classic original Kamen Riders that you have seen in the 90's (or the 80's) like Kamen Rider J, Kamen Rider Z0, Kamen Rider Black RX, and Kamen Rider Black with Kamen Rider Decade. The movie features all the Showa Kamen Riders (Kamen Rider Series shown from 1970's to 1980's) and the Heisei Kamen Riders (Kamen Rider Series shown from 2000 to present - 2009) in one movie. If you haven't seen or recall the Kamen Riders well you should definitely should see the trailer (the trailer is in Japanese, though).



Here is the making of Kamen Rider Decade The Movie All Riders vs. Great Shocker.

The Japanese and Their Human-like Robot Technology

I have always been fascinated with technology and robotics. If robotics and new technology is what you are looking for then news about Japan should be your first stop. Japan is one of the leading competitive countries in developing new innovation and technology for human convenience and work efficiency.

As an evidence to this CMAQUEST will be featuring videos scoured from the worldwide web showing some of the innovation the Japanese has made in their robotics industry which include:





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The HRP-4C robot which has a close to human facial features and 42 motion motors programmed to mimic the movements of flesh-and-blood fashion models. A fashion robot.






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Japanese Robots with Touch Motion



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This technology that Japan has boarded is like a slow yet progressive train to robotics success. What innovation and upgrades will Japan comes up next is for you and I to find out.

A Decade of Kamen Rider Gave Birth To Kamen Rider Decade

Japan has spearheaded a lot of things and one of which are the tokusatsus like the super sentai and Kamen Rider Series. Kamen Rider to the most kids around the world refers to the masked hero as the Masked Rider. Unlike the US adopted version "Masked Rider", Kamen Rider appeals more to all audience and not bounded to just the younger audience.



The first Kamen Rider who awed every Japanese was seen as early as April of 1971. After the success of the first Kamen Rider Series - Kamen Rider V1 and V2 (1971) it has gave birth to eight more Kamen Rider series: V3 (1973), X (1974), Amazon (1974), Stronger (1975), Skyrider (1979), Super-1 (1980), Black (1987), and Black RX (1988). These are the Kamen Riders of the Showa Era which ran from 1971 to 1981.



The Kamen Rider Series lived through the 90s through merchandise and toys, until the rebirth of the new Kamen Rider Series which is now under the Heisei Era. The Kamen Riders of this Era are as follows: Kuuga (2000), Agito (2001), Ryuuki (2002), 555 (2003), Blade (2004), Hibiki (2005), Kabuto (2006), Den-O (2007), Kiva (2008) and now to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Heisei Era Kamen Rider series, Kamen Rider Decade was born.



So far the story revolves around Tsukasa Kadoya and his question of how and where does he truly belongs which later vividly shown to him that he is Decade, the destroyer of the nine other Kamen Rider Worlds (starting from the Heisei Area) to save all the worlds. He later travels from world to world trying to figure out how he will save his world and the rest; and collect all his lost powers and memory.



He has the ability to use and transform into other Kamen Riders and their powers. He can also transform the previous Kamen Riders into weapons which is somewhat making an issue to previous fans for the injustice it is somewhat making but so far this hasn't affected the show and it is all great reviews majorly. There is more to see and expect the story unfold in the next episodes.

Watch Kamen Rider Decade opening theme here: