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Posted by tatsunokofan on 26-01-2016 at 19:09:

Infini-T Force

Hi all!

I probably should have mentioned this a while ago, but for those who are unaware, starting back in the December issue of the monthly Japanese magazine "Heroes" has been "Infini-T Force ~Drawings of the Future~." This is a manga story, produced by Tatsunoko, written by Ukyo Kodachi, and drawn by Tsutama Ejiri, that features characters from Gatchaman, Casshan, Hurricane Polymer, and Tekkaman crossing over into the real world.

The manga involves a ordinary girl, Emi Sekaido, who receives a mysterious package containing a pen. Emi takes the pen with her as she goes shopping. While at a convenience store, a thief appears and takes her hostage. Not wanting to die, Emi wishes for a "Hero who will guard everyone." Just then, the pen starts to move by itself, drawing images of four heroes on a piece of paper. Seconds later, Ken, the Eagle appears and saves Emi. As the story continues from there, and into issues of the magazine, the other Tatsunoko heroes will appear, with Hurricane Polymer coming in on the heels of Ken, and Casshan in the 3rd part of the story.

Right now, the entire 65 page "Episode 1" of Infini-T Force is available for viewing on on the Heroes web page for Infini-T Force, which can be found here:

http://www.heros-web.com/works/infini-t.html

Just click on the red bar below the "Update" section and it'll load the story up for you. It is entirely in Japanese, but you should be able to follow a lot of it easily enough. So, take a look!

James

Posted by Transmute Jun on 26-01-2016 at 20:58:

Thanks for the link, James! I had been wanting to see it!

ETA Since I can't read the buttons on the page, is there a way to download the comic (I don't mind paying for the download)? That would be easier than screenshotting the whole thing.

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Posted by Redbird on 26-01-2016 at 22:45:

This is news to me James, so thank you for sharing the link! I'll have to check it out! Smile

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Posted by ChrisW on 27-01-2016 at 01:15:

Thanks for letting us know. Smile

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Posted by tatsunokofan on 25-03-2016 at 17:32:

Hi all!

The first paperback volume collecting the Infini-T Force manga is being released in Japan on April 5th.

The book runs 244 pages, and runs a mere 616 yen. It can be ordered from Amazon Japan here:

http://www.amazon.co.jp/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?__mk_ja_JP=%E3%82%AB%E3%82%BF%E3%82%AB%E3%83%8A&url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=infini-t+force

And, yes, Amazon Japan does ship overseas.

From the length of the book, I'd guess it has the first four chapters of the series, covering Emi's first encounters with Ken, Hurricane Polymer, Casshan, and Tekkaman.

James

Posted by ChrisW on 25-03-2016 at 22:13:

Thanks!

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Posted by tatsunokofan on 27-03-2016 at 03:54:

Hi all!

Is is just me, or does it look like the Infini-T Force Ken and this fellow from the bike safety video buy their protective gear at the same store...?

James

Posted by ElectricWhite on 27-03-2016 at 04:19:

Squint You know....you might just have somethin' there....unless there's some sort of conspiracy going! mygoodness

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Posted by ChrisW on 27-03-2016 at 06:16:

LOL

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Posted by Becky Rock on 27-03-2016 at 17:30:

I like Ken's updated Birdstyle and yeah, you're right about the protective gear on the motorcyclist, James.

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Posted by Transmute Jun on 31-03-2016 at 17:34:

LOL! Good eye, James!

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Posted by tatsunokofan on 04-04-2016 at 18:15:

Hi all!

To help promote the release of the first volume of the comic, Heroes has put together a 95 second video for Infini-T Force. It can be seen here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrHcd2axwno

James

Posted by ChrisW on 04-04-2016 at 18:57:

Not entirely pleased with Ken's new civilian look but pre-ordered the manga anyway. Looks like the new series is designed to go with the new lit chest figures.

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Posted by Becky Rock on 04-04-2016 at 22:34:

Yeah, I can do without the chin hair. I'm not keen on the others' new civilian looks either.

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Posted by ChrisW on 05-04-2016 at 02:12:

I think if I liked his face better in general (and hair) the chin hair wouldn't bother me. Maybe. Possibly. Hard to say. Smile

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Posted by Springie on 05-04-2016 at 05:17:

Neat!! Ken needs to shave, though...lol! Thanks for sharing it with us!

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Posted by Transmute Jun on 05-04-2016 at 12:55:

Ken would look great if he just got rid of the stubble!

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Posted by Becky Rock on 05-04-2016 at 23:59:

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Originally posted by ChrisW
I think if I liked his face better in general (and hair) the chin hair wouldn't bother me. Maybe. Possibly. Hard to say. Smile

I wonder how the artist would have re-imaged the other members of the team. Joe would be the one more likely to have chin hair.

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