Always remember that the EU did a study in 2013 about the effects of piracy on media publishers and found that there is no correlation between piracy and sales! (And then they tried to hide that study bc that's not the result they wanted)
So piracy is at worst not even a problem, and at best it's free advertisement.
Source: (the link to the actual study is in the article)
In 2013, the European Commission ordered a €360,000 ($430,000) study on how piracy affects sales of music, books, movies and games in the EU
Uchusen Vol.192 (Spring 2026)
Agito: Psychic War
ft. Kaname Jun Interview
(other pages and translation below)
Publication: April 1, 2026
"When did you receive the offer for the film?"
Kaname: Even after Agito's TV series ended, all of us G3 Unit cast members go out regularly for meals with Scriptwriter Inoue Sensei and the Producers. The trigger for this film began when one of the cast members suddenly said, "How about we do Agito again after all this time?" So rather than calling it an offer, it's probably more accurate to say that it was a counter offer from us performers (laughs).
"How did you feel when it was decided that the film would enter production?"
Kaname: During the time of that meal where we were discussing it, I never thought it would actually materialize, so I was shocked when I heard about the decision to actually produce it. For the past 25 years, the G3 team has been doing their best without a single member leaving, and since I've always thought, "I'd love to work together with this team again someday," it was genuinely moving that this film materialized. It's almost impossible for the same cast to perform together again in the same roles, you know? The fact that everyone's schedules lined up perfectly just might've been a gift from God.
"What were your thoughts as you played Hikawa Makoto for the first time in 25 years?"
Kaname: Back then, us actors were newcomers, but we've gained alot of experience, and I believe the production staff have also worked on tons of projects. Because of that, I think the quality that we're able to deliver to you has improved. However, and I'm sure everyone felt this way, but since 25 years have passed, it felt less like I was reprising my character from back then, and more like I was playing "the current Hikawa Makoto" as a completely new character. Still, this version of Hikawa is essentially the same as he was back then, so he's as clumsy as usual. If he isn't clumsy, then that's not Hikawa Makoto, right? (laughs). The Director of the film is Tasaki-san, which was the same for the TV series, so it's great to see classic gags like "not being able to pick up tofu with chopsticks" make a proper reappearance. If my image of Hikawa was wrong, I think Director Tasaki would've pointed it out to me.
"What were you conscious of as you performed during Agito's initial broadcast?"
Kaname: As a newcomer, my main concern was to "not cause problems for everyone else." Because of that, I'd give it my all even while getting scolded. At any rate, I would memorize the script and go to the set, but since my acting skills weren't very good, we'd end up reshooting countless takes. This time too, we all pushed ourselves so that we could convey the staff's vision as much as we could. What's more, I was able to think from a different perspective than I did back then, where I'd be like, "This performance will be better if I do it this way."
"In this film, Hikawa is locked up in prison right from the start, which is a shocking setup, but what was your initial impression when you first read the script?"
Kaname: Inoue Sensei wrote the script with twists. The actors and staff would sometimes bring up the topic of "wanting to act out a story like this" in our LINE group, but it was impossible to predict what kind of story Inoue Sensei would actually write. He's the Scriptwriter who understands us the best, so all of the cast members trust Inoue Sensei's scripts. That's why we were able to naturally accept even the most unexpected developments, thinking, "This is how Agito is now."
"Were there any ideas suggested by Kaname-san?"
Kaname: If I did something like that, Inoue Sensei would angrily say, "How insolent" (laughs). I once jokingly brought up the idea to Producer Tsukada that they should make Hikawa appear like he belongs to a criminal organization, when in reality he's performing an undercover investigation. Still, the locked up in prison development goes way beyond that and was truly shocking.
"Has Kaname-san ever suggested any ideas for Agito based on the script?"
Kaname: During "Project G4," I added the line, "That's enough…..that's enough already!" So I made the suggestion, "Why don't we include a heart wrenching cry again this time around?"
"Did you have a chance to talk with Kashu Toshiki-san on set?"
Kaname: Of course. It's really been 25 years since I last saw him, huh? It was the same as back then, talking to each other with a carefree attitude, as if we were students. Our relationship hasn't changed at all in these 25 years (laughs). It's strange, even though we're all more than halfway through our 40s, whenever we meet, it instantly feels like we've gone back to those days. When I entered the set, the staff from back then were gathered together, which felt bizarre, almost like I was dreaming. Agito was my debut work, so a Kamen Rider set was my starting point as an actor. It was like returning to my parents house, as I felt a sense of security.
"The scene where the G3 Unit members assemble will also make the fans from back then happy."
Kaname: We had the exact same kind of atmosphere even during our private time back in the day, so we acted with the same unchanged feelings as back then. That's also why I had so much fun on the film set, as I thought, "I wish this moment could last forever."
"How was it working with Yuchami-san and the other younger cast members?"
Kaname: I imagine it must've been intimidating to join a group with well established vibes, but they actively joined in. If anything, they really helped liven up our adult team, so they were of huge help.
"In this film, Hikawa transforms into the new Kamen Rider G7, but what did you think of the evolution from manual to automatic attachment?"
Kaname: Since this is an upgrade 25 years later, it's evolved considerably. It can be remotely attached from anywhere. It doesn't require the need of the G-Trailer! That was to be expected from Producer Shirakura. I was impressed and thought, "I never would've thought of that!" I really put my all into my first automatic attachment scene, but I had to work in sync with the camera man, so it was also pretty stressful.
"Please tell us what your impressions of G7's design were when you saw it."
Kaname: It's simply cool. The use of CG for transformation scenes in recent Kamen Riders makes them really cool, don't you think? Being able to join the most recent Riders as Kamen Rider G7 made me happy. Compared to 25 years ago, all sorts of filming techniques have advanced. Even for my performance after the transformation, they were able to capture my facial expression from inside G7's mask. It made me feel the progress in those kinds of filming techniques.
"How did it feel to reunite with G3 and G3-X, the forms you transformed into during the series?"
Kaname: It was somewhat embarrassing, you know? (laughs). It was as if I were performing together with my family, which gave off a sort of ticklish sensation.
"Was there anything challenging about working on a tokusatsu production after such a long time?"
Kaname: The action scenes for locations like the prison were really tough. The Action Director was the younger Fujita, so he came up with some really cool action sequences. I could feel how the set had changed in this regard as well.
"Please tell us about the film's highlights from Kaname-san's perspective."
Kaname: Of course, the entire thing's a highlight, but if I had to choose, it'd be the attachment scene that was mentioned just now. And then personally, I'd say the scene where "Hojo Toru gets wrapped up." I want you to watch out for that. This film also has those "typical tropes" from the TV series, so even when there's a dire situation, I found myself laughing while watching the footage (laughs). I think a commemorative film that brings together the entire cast of a show from over 25 years ago is unlike anything else in the world. I'd also like for you to watch out for the characters who appear for just a single scene. Those connected to the Kamen Rider and Super Sentai series will also be appearing, so I hope you'll keep an eye out for them.
"And now, please give a message to the readers who are looking forward to the new film Agito: Psychic War."
Kaname: Before filming began, us cast members promised each other to "not treat this like a class reunion." I think that's one of the reasons why it's become a new style of Agito, and I believe that the fans who watched the original broadcast will find it nostalgic. This film captures the essence of both "novelty" and "nostalgia." It's been 25 years, so I imagine that many of those who were children back then have since gotten married and had children of their own. I sincerely hope you'll watch it with your entire family.
"Kamen Rider G6" will appear in the new "Kamen Rider Agito" movie "Psychic War." It's the latest special reinforced armor suit, not the G4 or G5. It's worn by a G-Unit member played by Yuchami. It's also revealed that Makoto Hikawa, who played Kamen Rider G3 in the TV series, is incarcerated in the movie.
Kamen Rider G7 - "Evolution is not something that is done by someone else. It is something that is achieved by overcoming many difficulties and overcoming oneself!"
I know Kamen Rider loves itself an absolutely batshit premise but i feel like with Zeztz they really tried to somehow one-up themselves in terms of batshit.
Like our protagonist is an absolute gumball of a person who gets assassinated by natural disasters any time he tries to help people IRL and also he's got a James Bond persona that he turns into when he's dreaming also there's a bilingual (and bisexual?)sentient motorcycle that gives him missions from a pocket dimension inside his closet also two normal ass police officers regularly break into his home just to enter said pocket dimension and exit every time via jumping out the window also there's a presumed dead kpop idol acting as his guide in his dreams and his mission is to defeat monsters sent out by a guy who looks like someone tried to recreate Hawkmoth in Gacha Life.
Love the show though can't wait for next week's episode!
The Jerome and Mick beef is endlessly funny because it didn’t even start over Mara. Shrimpy Jerome just saw Meathead Mick, and decided he was gonna torment him like how mischievous teens go out into fields at night and tip cows
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So, apparently taxidermy was really popular in the late 19th century, and the main ingredients used for preserving thr skin and fur that were used, through 1980s was Arsenic and Mercury.
So, uh Corbierre, and all of Victor's other taxidermied animals are probably very toxic. Both to him, and anyone else who touches them
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