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Hello everyone. This is Funasen.
In today's blog, we will also be introducing some gimmicks related to the CSM SENGOKU DRIVER!

First of all, there was one thing I forgot to mention in last week's explanation of the Genesis Core.


If the CSM Genesis Driver is commercialized in the future, it will of course be possible to remove the Genesis Core in the center and attach it to the CSM SENGOKU DRIVER.
This function has been around since DX, so I thought it was just something that was always there, and so I forgot to mention it in my last blog post, but I guess it won't get across unless I make it clear...
Gimmicks that were made in the DX version will not be removed unless there is a special reason. In the movie, there was a scene where the core of Kaito's Genesis Driver was removed and the knuckle became a Jimbar (although the removal scene itself was not shown,Peco removed it completely. Sorry.), so it is possible to recreate that scene.
However, unlike the "dedicated Genesis Core" that comes with the CSM SENGOKU DRIVER, the pin structure for the "lock-on sound effect" cannot be created, so the sound will not be heard. (= The sound will not be reproduced as it appears in the movie.)
This means that.

To summarize,
"Genesis Core included with CSM SENGOKU DRIVER" ⇒ Due to its special shape and mechanism, it can only be attached to the "CSM SENGOKU DRIVER".It cannot be attached to the "CSM Genesis Driver". (That's why it's called "SENGOKU DRIVER exclusive")
"CSM Genesis Driver Center Genesis Core" ⇒ Can be equipped to both "CSM SENGOKU DRIVER" and "CSM Genesis Driver".However, there is no audio link with SENGOKU DRIVER.
​The DX version of the Genesis core cannot be attached to the CSM, just like the faceplate.



 

With items from the Heisei 2nd series like this one (especially SENGOKU DRIVER!), which have strong compatibility with other future products, it's pretty difficult to release information without announcing all the products. I felt that very strongly this time.
Since the CSM series up until now has been centered around the Heisei 1st period, it has been made into an almost all-in-one product, and since the linked functions are contained within the product, they have been able to be advertised all at once.
We had actually intended to announce the commercialization plans for the CSM Genesis Driver much earlier, but handling the core became tricky, so we announced it last week.

Also, after last week's blog explanation, we received feedback from several people who ordered the "Project Ark EDITION" that, for those who purchased it solely to get "Knuckle Jimber Maron" or "Savior," the number of items they would have to purchase to recreate them was too high a hurdle.
We believe this is because the purpose of the Project Ark version ended up being more people buying for one character than the "multiple purchases" that we had originally envisioned.
However, this remains unchanged from what we announced last week, as it will not be included in any future Lockseed sets. However, in light of the various reactions, we will now be internally considering releasing the "CSM Genesis Core (exclusively for SENGOKU DRIVER)" as a separate item.
(Even if it were to be released, considering the number of orders received for Project Ark Edition, it is expected that the production number will be small, so the cost of packaging and printing will likely make it a little more expensive.)


Now, the Genesis Core, which is exclusive to SENGOKU DRIVER, has the following features implemented.

●Inherits the character of the previous faceplate.
As stated on the reservation page, the Genesis Core is linked to the character of the faceplate that was previously attached, so if you remove the Gaim faceplate and attach this one, you will hear Kouta (or Yami Kouta), and if you wear the Knuckles faceplate, Zack's voice will continue to play.
First attach the Demon Snake faceplate, then remove it and attach the Genesis Core, Black Orange Lockseed, and Black Lemon Energy Lockseed to recreate the Demon Snake version of Gaim: Darkness.
The atmosphere of Zangetsu Jimber Melon and Ryugen Jimber Dragon Fruit, which are not in the video, can be further enhanced by this function, which allows you to play the voices of Takatora and Mitsuzane by pressing the dialogue button. (The dialogue from the novel is not included, so it is just the atmosphere.)
In addition, we are currently working on programming it so that the transformation standby sound will also be carried over!
However, I'm starting to get a bit worried about whether each of the riders other than Gaim will continue to use their respective standby sounds even in the Japanese-style motif of Jinba, so I'll check with Producer Takebe next time.
Since it's not depicted in the video, I'll let you decide on the setting.

●If you turn the power on with the Genesis Core already installed, it will enter "Savior" mode!
Only Savior was special, as he used SENGOKU DRIVER with a Genesis Core from the start.
So, by turning it on while wearing it, you will enter KAMEN RIDER Savior state, and when you press the dialogue button, Kudo Kukai's lines will play.
Additionally, when in Savior Mode only, when you lock on using the Genesis Core, the normal "Genesis Driver lock-on sound" will be changed to the "SENGOKU DRIVER lock-on sound."
In addition, Savior's transformation call was "Ha!" instead of "Soiya" or something like that, so this was also changed in Savior mode to match what happens in the movie.
The transformation sounds that were difficult to reproduce in the DX version have finally been reproduced!

...By the way, Zangetsu facing off against Savior.
The sound that was played when transforming was a mysterious "Yo!", but it will be possible to change it from Soiya to this sound by using a special operation on SENGOKU DRIVER, but only when the Zangetsu Faceplate is attached. It's really a mystery though.

This is mostly information related to the Genesis Core, but that's all the new information for today.
Finally, an announcement!


Did you know there is a streaming program called "Pre-Ban Lab"?



This program previously featured CSM (just before ARCLE was released).
Both Suzumura-san and Osaka-san are big fans of Kamen Rider, so the previous broadcast was very exciting and fun.

The guest on this program, which will be broadcast on Thursday, November 19th at 10pm, will be Gaku Matsuda, who plays Zack!



We will also be introducing Gaim-Related products from PREMIUM BANDAI.
In addition to a sample introduction of the "CSM SENGOKU DRIVER", there is also a lot of other things such as "Figuarts" and "SO-DO CHRONICLE"! Please take a look!

That's all for today's blog.
The next update will be on Tuesday, November 24th.

Well then!

[Products currently accepting preorders on PREMIUM BANDAI are listed here]