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Today's blog contains a lot of information, but let's start with the CSM, which was released today.

"CSM DOUBLE DRIVER ver.1.5 Fuuto Tantei EDITION"
"CSM Gaia Memory ver.1.5 Fuuto Tantei EDITION"
Reservations will start today at 4pm!





This product is based on the "CSM DOUBLE DRIVER ver.1.5" released in 2019, and has been arranged as "Futo Detective".

An example of a similar product would be the "Memorial Progrise Key" versus the "DX Progrise Key," which in addition to the "normal mode" adds a "dialogue mode" with cast voices.
So, it is possible to play as a ver.1.5 belt without dialogue. (In other words, Accel Driver can also play as a normal ver.1.5.)
In dialogue mode, by pressing the button when the memory is alone, lines will be played in order, and lines will also be played after transformations and when special moves are performed.

I think the best way to understand this product is to watch the PV below.

The catchphrase, "Now, count your sins," will be played from both the Cyclone Joker Memory and the Cyclone Joker Memory when you transform into Cyclone Joker after playing a specific line in dialogue mode.
Since the conditions are specific lines, combinations such as Luna Joker will not require any lines to be played.
The calls for the names of special moves, such as "Joker Extreme," are recorded on one side of the memory as two harmonizing voices.
As you can see in the trailer, the Gaia Memory is packed with lines that will make it fun to play with, including lines for memory changing play.

The line that was also in the PV, "A two-colored handkerchief to wipe away the tears of the city," is not in Fuuto Tantei, but is an impressive line that was in the TV version.
When that was said, it was just "Double" and not yet called "KAMEN RIDER", but what was recorded this time is "KAMEN RIDER Double", so "KAMEN RIDER" was added with the interpretation that it was a line from Shotaro's time as "Fuuto Tantei" after the TV version.
This time, in addition to the lines from the broadcast of the Fuuto Tantei anime, there are also some lines that are reminiscent of the TV version. However, these lines, including those mentioned above, have been recorded under the supervision of Producer Tsukada and others, with some adjustments made to them for the "Fuuto Tantei" version.

There is still a secret gimmick in the memory audio... It is currently under development, so more information will be released at a later date!

On the other hand, the shape of the DOUBLE DRIVER body is the same as "ver.1.5" (so it is being commercialized under the name of ver.1.5). The specification that both the left and right straps can be removed is also the same.
There is a slight change in the paint.



The area circled in the green square above was painted silver in both ver.1 and ver.1.5, but this time it has been painted metallic red.
Ver.1 was painted with the "transformation prop" in mind, and since ver.1.5 was also a product with a large number of reproduction elements, the focus was on ver.1.
However, since this design of DOUBLE DRIVER is actually the same as the "pre-transformation prop," I made some slight changes to the painted parts to match it.

Although there are some slight differences in the paint, the driver itself is the same as ver.1.5, so if you own the previous version and don't mind the small details mentioned above, we would appreciate it if you would purchase the "Gaia Memory Single Edition."

And the packaging will also be designed using anime illustrations!
As soon as the design is ready, we will introduce it on our blog.

The 2019 version is priced at 16,500 yen, which is about 3,000 yen higher this time, but this is due to the cost of increasing the number of voices, as well as the impact of the recent global situation of rising raw material costs and the extremely weak yen. (These effects are by far the biggest.)
I'm sorry but there is nothing we can do about this and we appreciate your understanding.

The order period for CSM DOUBLE DRIVER ver.1.5 Fuuto Tantei Edition has been set at a longer period than usual, about three months, so that you can purchase it during the distribution period, so we hope you will consider purchasing it while watching the anime from here on out.
We hope you enjoy CSM, both the anime and the original work.



Next up is the "DX Chimera Driver & Zyuuga Driver Unit"!



Below is a comment from Mitsuo, the developer!

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Today we will be introducing the "HENSHIN BELT DX Chimera Driver & Zyuuga Driver Unit", for which pre-orders began yesterday!
Have you all seen the special video introducing the transformations and special moves to commemorate the commercialization of the Chimera Driver and Zyuga Driver units?
KAMEN RIDER Zyuuga is incredibly cool in the movie, but his ultimate coolness is overflowing even in the PV!

*The bi-stamps and Zyuga Driver used by George Karisaki, played by Hamao Noritake, and KAMEN RIDER Zyuga were all filmed using props, resulting in an introductory video of quality similar to a TV commercial.

Also, a prototype of the Chimera Driver will be introduced at "Premium Bandai Lab Z," so be sure to check it out!

*This product is still in development, so there may be some differences from the actual product.

In addition, product prototypes are currently on display at the "KAMEN RIDER x Super Sentai W Hero Summer Festival 2022" being held at Tokyo Dome City Prism Hall!
If you're going to the venue, be sure to check it out!

↓Exhibition view
It is displayed alongside the "DX Vice Stamp Selection 04" and "DX Vice Stamp Selection Demon Trooper Set," which are currently available for pre-order.






Well, today we will be introducing the scannable stamps mentioned in the product introduction "(4) Scan the Sold separately bi-stamps to use special moves!", which we were unable to fully convey on the product page for the "HENSHIN BELT DX Chimera Driver & Zyuuga Driver Unit"!

What?
You can scan 23 types + alpha stamps designed with the designs of each of the No. 1 Riders (Kuuga to Revise) from the Heisei and Reiwa eras.

As shown in the special video, when you scan the "Lion Buy Stamp" with Kuuga's design on it, it says "Absorb Kuuga."　

When you defeat the Zyugabai Stamp, its special moves will be activated, such as "Lion Mighty Attack!" or "Stamp's animal name + ●●●● attack!"
The ●●●● parts will be filled with words that evoke each rider.

For example, in the special video
In the case of "Eagle by Stamp" with the W design
"Absorb W" → "Eagle Maximum Attack!"

In the case of "Octopus by Stamp," which has a drive design
"Absorb Drive"-> "Octopus Full Throttle Attack!"

In the case of the "Brachio By Stamp" which features a design of Zi-O​
"Absorb Zi-O" → "Brachio Break Attack!"

It has a very cool design with special move names that KAMEN RIDER fans will love!
The "HENSHIN BELT DX Chimera Driver & Zyuuga Driver Unit" is now available for pre-order at PREMIUM BANDAI!
Thank you.
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That's all from Mitsuo.

The Zyuuga Driver uses the power of 10 types of bi-stamps, so the name Zyuuga comes from the combination of 10 (juu) and beast (juu).
Furthermore, the "K" in Kuuga, Hamao's favorite character played by George Karisaki, is interpreted as a "9", and the number beyond that is "10", which makes "Juuga".
So, it's a playful name.
Despite this, the price is 9,999 yen, which is less than the number 9.


In addition, "DX Buy Stamp Selection 04" is also available for pre-order at the same time.



These four types are based on the same motif as the creatures included in the "Twin Chimera/Tri-Chimera Bi-Stamp" that comes with the Chimera Driver.
(The remaining Crocodile Buy stamp was included with the movie premiere advance ticket.)

All of these work with the Zyuuga Driver, so if you purchase them together, you can make the most of the belt's capabilities. Thank you very much.


That's all for today's blog.
There will be a break next week due to the Obon holidays, and the next update will be on Tuesday, August 23rd.
See you next time!