SSSS.GRIDMAN and SSSS.DYNAZENON Get Compilation Films Prior to GRIDMAN UNIVERSE’s Release
19.December.2022 | ANIME&GAME
Based on the Tsuburaya Productions Gridman live-action tokusatsu series from 1993, the SSSS.GRIDMAN anime series aired in October 2018. A sequel, SSSS.DYNAZENON, followed in April 2021.
Ahead of the release of GRIDMAN UNIVERSE, an all-new anime film coming in March, both SSSS.GRIDMAN and SSSS.DYNAZENON will be getting compilation films. These will be perfect for those who want a refresher, or those who never watched the two series!
The SSSS.GRIDMAN compilation film will only be in select theaters for two weeks starting January 20, 2023. The compilation film for SSSS.DYNAZENON will also only be shown for two weeks starting March 10, 2023. Key visuals and trailers for both films have been released.
The SSSS.GRIDMAN compilation film is being directed by Yoshiyuki Kaneko, who served as assistant director on the anime series. The film will show a somewhat new interpretation of the story under this new direction.
The compilation film for SSSS.DYNAZENON will be directed by Yoshihiro Miyajima, who also served as assistant director for the original anime series.
Those coming to see the films will receive a special illustration card with a voice drama created by Akira Amemiya while supplies last.
Both compilation films will include extra footage leading up to the release of GRIDMAN UNIVERSE on March 24, 2023.
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SSSS.GRIDMAN Compilation Film
Limited 2-week screening begins January 20, 2023
Participating Theaters: https://theater-ods.toho.co.jp/ssss-gridman/
Admission Bonus: Illustrated Card with Voice Drama by Akira Amemiya
Official Site: https://ssss-movie.net/
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SSSS. DYNAZENON Compilation Film to Open in Theaters March 10 for Two Weeks Only, Ticketholder Bonus Revealed
07.March.2023 | ANIME&GAME / MOVIE
Ahead of the release of Gridman Universe on March 24, the SSSS.DYNAZENON Compilation Film will open in select theaters March 10 for two weeks only.
Those buying tickets will receive a special illustration card with a voice drama created by Akira Amemiya, the director of the SSSS series, while supplies last. The drama features the characters Yume Minami (voiced by Shion Wakayama) and Koyomi Yamanaka (voiced by Yuuichiro Umehara). A follow-up to the main story, fans won’t want to miss it!
The special illustration features the characters Gauma, Yomogi Asanaka, Yume Minami, Koyomi Yamanaka, and Chise Asukagawa.
The SSSS.DYNAZENON pamphlet given to fans includes new interviews with director Yoshihiro Miyajima and Maaya Uchida, who sings the ending theme.
Fans shouldn’t miss out on the SSSS.DYNAZENON theatrical compilation set, which includes 16 carefully selected pieces of reproduction art in a special bag.
A special pin featuring the jacket illustration on the SSSS.GRIDMAN Blu-ray release will also be available, along with those featuring the character song jacket illustrations.
The SSSS.DYNAZENON compilation film is being directed by Yoshihiro Miyajima, who served as assistant director on the anime series. The film will show a somewhat new interpretation of the story while keeping the same amount of action and human drama. You’ll want to check it out before Gridman Universe hits theaters nationwide on March 24!
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SSSS.DYNAZENON Compilation Film
Limited 2-week screening begins March 10, 2023
Participating Theaters: https://theater-ods.toho.co.jp/ssss-dynazenon/
Admission Bonus: Illustrated Card with Voice Drama by Akira Amemiya
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Merchandise Inspired by SSSS.GRIDMAN Film Revealed, Rare Original Reproduction Images Shown
19.January.2023 | ANIME&GAME / FASHION / MOVIE
New merchandise has been revealed to coincide with the release of the SSSS.GRIDMAN compilation film on January 20, 2023. The film, along with the subsequent SSSS.DYNAZENON compilation film, will prepare fans for the original Gridman Universe film coming to theaters on March 24, 2023.
The SSSS.GRIDMAN film pamphlet features a summary of events seen in the film and includes new interviews with director Yoshiyuki Kaneko and singer Masayoshi Oishi.
SSSS.GRIDMAN Compilation Film Original Reproduction Image Set/SSSS.GRIDMAN Compilation Film T-Shirt/GRIDMAN & DYNAZENON Acrylic Keychain (11 varieties, random)/SSSS.GRIDMAN Compilation Film Pin (12 varieties, random)
The SSS.GRIDMAN Compilation Film Original Reproduction Image Set is a must-have item for fans, featuring 16 carefully-selected reproductions from the film in a special bag.
Plenty of other items are available for purchase including a commemorative T-shirt, keychains, and pins.
The SSSS.GRIDMAN compilation film is being directed by Yoshiyuki Kaneko, who served as assistant director on the anime series. The film will show a somewhat new interpretation of the story under this new direction.
Be sure to grab some of this exclusive merch before seeing the highly-anticipated original film Gridman Universe on March 24!
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SSSS.GRIDMAN Compilation Film
Limited 2-week screening begins January 20, 2023
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SSSS.GRIDMAN Compilation Film Bonuses Revealed
17.January.2023 | ANIME&GAME
Based on the Tsuburaya Productions Gridman live-action tokusatsu series from 1993, the
SSSS.GRIDMAN anime series aired in October 2018. A sequel, SSSS.DYNAZENON, followed in April 2021.Ahead of the release of GRIDMAN UNIVERSE, an all-new anime film coming in March, both SSSS.GRIDMAN and SSSS.DYNAZENON will be getting compilation films. Each will only be
in theaters for two weeks.劇場総集編『SSSS.GRIDMAN』
The SSSS.GRIDMAN film will be in theaters starting January 20. Those buying tickets will
receive a special illustration card with a voice drama created by Akira Amemiya, the director of the SSSS series, while supplies last. The title of the drama is Hinekuremono Demo (Even if You’re Cynical) starring Soma Saito (Sho Utsumi) and Hass (Akari Kito).The newly-revealed illustration card’s design features Yuta Hibiki, Sho Utsumi, Rikka
Takarada, and Akane Shinjo happily snapping photos.SSSS.DYNAZENON will be released for two weeks starting March 10, and those buying
tickets will also get an illustration card and a special voice drama written by Akira Amemiya.The SSSS.GRIDMAN compilation film is being directed by Yoshiyuki Kaneko, who served as assistant director on the anime series. The film will show a somewhat new interpretation of the story under his new direction. Both compilation films will include extra footage leading
up to the release of GRIDMAN UNIVERSE on March 24, 2023.©円谷プロ ©2023 TRIGGER・雨宮哲/「劇場版グリッドマンユニバース」製作委員会
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SSSS.GRIDMAN Compilation Film
Limited 2-week screenings begin January 20, 2023
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Masayoshi Oishi’s New Song ‘uni-verse’ Chosen as Theme Song for Gridman Universe Film
23.December.2022 | ANIME&GAME / MUSIC
Masayoshi Oishi has announced the release date for his new EP Gift. Fans can expect to get their hands on it on March 8, 2023, and the song uni-verse will serve as the theme song for the Gridman Universe film coming to theaters on March 24.
Based on the Tsuburaya Productions Gridman live-action tokusatsu series from 1993, the SSSS.GRIDMAN anime series aired in October 2018. A sequel, SSSS.DYNAZENON, followed in April 2021. Characters from both series will appear in the new original film.
The new EP Gift features seven tracks including Gift, the opening theme song for the anime series The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten and the Azur Lane 5th anniversary song Aoi Hogeki. Be on the lookout for the newly-drawn anime cover!Comment from Masayoshi Oishi
“I’m pleased to announce that I’ll be performing the theme song for the upcoming Gridman Universe film!
I’m so incredibly honored, and I think that this song really fits with the story of the movie.
The song was written, arranged, and sung by me. Please listen!”
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Gift – Masayoshi Oishi (New EP)
Release Date: March 8, 2023
Masayoshi Oishi Solo Concert 2023
March 18, 2023 / Kobe Bunka Hall
March 25, 2023 / Tokyo Dome City Hall
Tickets: https://special.canime.jp/ticket/014014/
Official Site: https://www.014014.jp/
Gridman Universe
Release Date: March 24, 2023
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Gridman Universe to Premiere in March, Second Teaser Visual and Trailer Released
25.November.2022 | ANIME&GAME / MOVIE
At the Gridman Universe Showcase on November 20, it was announced that the new movie will premiere on March 24, 2023!
The second teaser visual and a new trailer have also been released. In the available visuals, fans can see Yuta Hibiki and Rikka Takarada from SSSS.Gridman and Yomogi Asanaka and Yume Minami from SSSS.Dynazenon.
First announced in June 2021, Gridman Universe will be a crossover between the SSSS.Gridman and SSSS.Dynazenon.
Fans of Gridman should look forward to this new film! Stay tuned for more announcements and details.
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‘SSSS.GRIDMAN x SSSS.DYNAZENON Special Night’ Announced
15.August.2022 | ANIME&GAME / SPOT
On August 26, a special event will be held that SSSS fans won’t want to miss. ‘SSSS.GRIDMAN x SSSS.DYNAZENON Special Night’ has been announced as a part of Ultra Heroes EXPO 2022 Summer Festival in Ikebukuro Sunshine City! This will be the first joint event between the two series.
From SSSS.GRIDMAN, Hikaru Midorikawa (Gridman) and Yuya Hirose (Yuta Hibiki) will take the stage, while Junya Enoki (Yomogi Asanaka) from SSSS.DYNAZENON will also appear. Gridman and Dynazenon will also be on display.
Tickets will go on sale starting August 13 at 10:00, so don’t miss out if you’re a fan of either series!©円谷プロ ©2018 TRIGGER・雨宮哲/「GRIDMAN」製作委員会
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SSSS. GRIDMAN x SSSS.DYNAZENON Special Night
Date: August 26, 2022
Doors Open at 18:30, Show Starts at 19:00
Venue: Ikebukuro Sunshine City Bunka Kaikan Bldg. 4F Exhibition Hall BGeneral Ticket sales start August 13 at 10:00
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Akane Shinjo from SSSS.GRIDMAN Inspires Pop-Up Store at Shibuya PARCO
18.January.2022 | ANIME&GAME / SPOT
From January 15 until January 30, a pop-up store inspired by the antagonist Akane Shinjo from Studio TRIGGER’s SSSS.GRIDMAN series will open on the 6th floor of Shibuya PARCO at the Tokyo Otaku Mode TOKYO store.
SSSS.GRIDMAN, released in 2018, has become a global hit. This limited-time shop will sell goods related to the character Akane Shinjo, with many featuring newly-drawn illustrations. The shop will double as an exhibition, with original drawings and other pieces from the show’s production available for guests to browse in the space. This was overseen by the team at Studio TRIGGER, the company behind the series. Certain surprises will also appear at the event, and a number of items will also be available for purchase online, so keep an eye out!
Masaru Sakamoto, the character designer and chief animation director for SSSS.GRIDMAN provided the original illustrations for the event.
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Akane Shinjo Exhibition
Running: January 15 – January 30, 2022
Address: Tokyo Otaku Mode TOKYO, Shibuya PARCO 6F (15-1 Udagawa-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo)
Hours: 11:00-20:00
Online Shop: PARCO ONLINE STORE / Tokyo Otaku Mode TOKYO
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GRIDMAN x DYNAZENON Film Announced, Akira Amemiya to Direct
20.December.2021 | ANIME&GAME / MOVIE
The next project in the SSSS.Gridman universe will be GRIDMAN x DYNAZENON, a crossover feature film coming soon from Studio Trigger. The announcement was made on December 13.
Studio Trigger launched the new Gridman Universe with SSSS.Gridman, which was loosely based on the 1993-94 tokusatsu drama series Gridman the Hyper Agent by Tsuburaya Productions. SSSS.Dynazenon, a sequel, aired in 2021.
GRIDMAN×DYNAZENON Teaser Trailer
The director for both anime series Akira Amemiya will be returning to direct the upcoming film. The script will be written by Keiichi Hasegawa, while the character designs will be provided by Masaru Sakamoto. Music will be written by Shiro Sagisu.
While the title has not been announced and details are still scarce, expectations are already incredibly eye. Keep an eye out for more information!
Comment from Akira Amemiya (Director)
A new GRIDMAN film has been announced.
As the first theatrical release in the series, I hope to make it accessible to as many people as possible. I’ll do my best!
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SSSS.DYNAZENON and SSSS.GRIDMAN Pop-Up Shops Open in Akihabara and Osaka
14.June.2021 | ANIME&GAME / FASHION / SPOT
Two pop-up shops, the SSSS.DYNAZENON @ Dash Store and SSSS.GRIDMAN @ Dash Store, are now open at Animate Akihabara and Animate Osaka Nipponbashi until June 24. The stores are themed on Tsuburaya Productions and Studio Triggers’ anime series SSSS.DYNAZENON, which began airing in April, and SSSS.GRIDMAN.
SSSS.DYNAZENON @ Dash Store
SSSS.GRIDMAN @ Dash Store
Fans of the series can get their hands on a range of pre-sale and exclusive merchandise. For every ¥2,000 spent, they can get their hands on one of five possible bromide illustrations, and if they spend over ¥3,000, they’ll enter for a chance to win a special poster.
Bromides (5 Designs)
Special Poster
The Line-Up
Dash Store Exclusive T-Shirts | 5 Designs | ¥7,150 Each (Tax Included)
Dash Store Exclusive Bottles | 2 Designs | ¥2,200 Each (Tax Included) (All come with one of 3 possible illustrated cards)
Dash Store Exclusive Metal Sticker Sets | 2 Designs | DYNAZENON ¥1,320 – GRIDMAN ¥880 (Tax Included)
Dash Store Exclusive T-Shirt | ¥2,750 (Tax Included)
Dash Store Exclusive Stainless Thermo Tumbler | ¥2,750 (Tax Included)
Pre-Sale Acrylic Stands | 5 Designs | ¥1,980 Each (Tax Included)
Pre-Sale Tapestries | 5 Designs | ¥3,850 Each (Tax Included)
Pre-Sale Pin Set | DYNAZENON ¥1,320 – GRIDMAN ¥880 (Tax Included)
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SSSS.DYNAZENON @ Dash Store / SSSS.GRIDMAN @ Dash Store
Running: June 5, 2021 – June 24, 2021
Locations: Animate Akihabara (Floor 1F) / Animate Osaka Nipponbashi (Floor 1F)
Event Page: http://dashstore.net/title_item/dz_gm_2106/SSSS.DYNAZENON Official Website: https://dynazenon.net/
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TV Anime SSSS.DYNAZENON and Dragon Goes House-Hunting OP Themes Performed by Masayoshi Ōishi
07.January.2021 | ANIME&GAME / MUSIC
Masayoshi Ōishi announced via his live stream concert “Sekai ga Kimi o Hitsuyou to Suru Toki ga Kitan da” on Tuesday (January 5) that he will perform the opening themes for the two anime series SSSS.DYNAZENON and Dragon Goes House-Hunting.
The SSSS.DYNAZENON opening theme is entitled Imperfect and will be released as Masayoshi Ōishi’s 6th single while the Dragon Goes House-Hunting opening theme Roleplaying will be released as his 7th. Both singles will release simultaneously in Japan on April 21, 2021.
Dragon Goes House-Hunting is a fantasy manga series written by Kawo Tanuki and illustrated by Choco Aya. SSSS.DYNAZENON is as a continuation of SSSS.GRIDMAN. and is being co-made by Studio Trigger and Tsuburaya Productions.
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Imperfect / Roleplaying
Release Date: April 21, 2021
Masayoshi Ōishi Official Website: https://www.014014.jp/Dragon Goes House-Hunting
Initial Broadcast: April 2021 on TOKYO MX, Yomiuri TV, and BS FujiOfficial Website: https://doraie.com/
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SSSS.DYNAZENON Confirms April 2021 Release Date With New Cast and Characters Revealed
08.December.2020 | ANIME&GAME
SSSS.DYNAZENON‘s second promotional video and a new key visual were showcased at Tokyo Comicon 2020 revealing new staff, cast, characters, and an April 2021 release date.
SSSS.DYNAZENON key visual
The second promotional video features music by Japanese composer Shirō Sagisu who is composing the soundtrack for the anime series. Check it out below.
SSSS.DYNAZENON 2nd PV
Ten new cast members have been added to the roster. We will see Hiroshi Kamiya as Jyuga, Yūma Uchida as Onijya, Ayaka Suwa as Mujina, Kouki Uchiyama as Shizumu Mariya Ise as Inamoto, Azusa Tadokoro as Mei, Jin Ogasawara as Awaki, Gakuto Kajiwara as Nazumi, Rio Tsuchiya as Ranka, and Hikaru Tohno as Kaneishi.
SSSS.DYNAZENON was announced last year as a continuation of SSSS.GRIDMAN. and is being co-made by Studio Trigger and Tsuburaya Productions. Both series make up part of the “GRIDMAN UNIVERSE.”
If you’ve yet to see SSSS.GRIDMAN, you can catch all 12 episodes on Crunchyroll. The Blu-ray will be released in Japan on February 17, 2021.
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SSSS.DYNAZENON
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Studio Trigger Debut SSSS.DYNAZENON’s First Trailer Along With Character Art
05.October.2020 | ANIME&GAME
The long-awaited first promotional video for SSSS.DYNAZENON is finally here. The anime was announced last year as a continuation of SSSS.Gridman. and is being co-made by Studio Trigger and Tsuburaya Productions.
The video showcases the main cast with Daiki Hamano as Gauma, Junya Enoki as Yomogi Asanaka, Shion Wakayama as Yume Minami, Yuichiro Umehara as Koyomi Yamanaka, and Chika Anzai as Chise Asukagawa. The music is by Shirō Sagisu who is composing the anime’s soundtrack.
SSSS.DYNAZENON: First Promotional Trailer
It was also confirmed in line with the video’s release that the team responsible for the 3D CG graphics in SSSS.GRIDMAN are reprising their roles as staff on the new series.
It has yet to be announced when the new anime project will air, so stay tuned.
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SSSS.DYNAZENON
Official Website: https://dynazenon.net/