The Gridman Anime Short From Studio Trigger Is "Giant Hero" Bliss

Gridman, the Anti-Virus superhero.

In 1993, the wonderfully cheesy tokusatsu program Denkou Choujin Gridman erupted onto the scene. Each episode of its Brave-meets-Ultraman goodness found the titular hero battling various Kaiju alongside the kick-ass GodZenon and DinaDragon in a digital world. DIC Entertainment soon adapted the series into the short-lived Power Rangers competitor Superhuman Samurai Syber Squad. While I was never a huge fan of the show itself, I've always loved the obligatory toyline and its corresponding mecha designs.

For the recent Japan Animator Expo, Studio Trigger (best known for Kill la Kill) has produced a Gridman anime short that pays glorious tribute to the "Giant Hero" classic. The kinetic animation style is right up my alley, and I can never get enough mecha versus Kaiju battle scenes. You can check it out on Youtube below:

S.H. Figuarts Tyranno Ranger revealed at NYCC

From the Bluefin Tamashii Nations USA Facebook coverage of New York Comic Con we have this great look at the upcoming S.H. Figuarts Tyranno Ranger from ZyuRanger - also widely known as the Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers' Red Ranger!

The Tyranno Ranger is set for release in 2013 - surprise surprise, the 20th anniversary of MMPR! This figure is certainly a big deal, as it's a wonderful nod to the show that helped open up innumerable fans to the world of Super Sentai and tokusatsu in the first place.

Whether or not you're an avid collector of S.H. Figuarts or a follower of current Sentai goings-on - with this upcoming Tyranno Ranger, a tip of the hat is all too warranted. Sometimes you just have to stop and say "...cool."