TOEI HERO NEXT 4: “We are Bounty Hunters” is going to be released on May 10. This film is directed by Koichi Sakamoto who also directed Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger & Kamen Rider Fourze.
This film takes place in the world of Kyoryuger in January 2014 when the Deboth Army attacks the Earth. The ending theme of the movie is called “Shiny Road” by PASSPO. PASSPO is the idol group which features Makoto Okunaka (Koyomi in Kamen Rider Wizard).
Like Kyoryuger had “Hero of ……..” (……….. no Yuusha) in Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger, the actor’s of TOEI HERO NEXT have “Actor of ………” (………… no Yakusha). Yamato Kinjo being the exception, having the title of “Official of ………..” (……….. no Yakunin).
Ryo Ryusei (Daigo Kiryu / KyoryuRed) plays the role of a undercover officer called Tatsuya Akai. He is also an Otaku like Akiba Red and likes tokusatsu. He is summoned by Toshiaki Kanehara (Atsushi Maruyama) to help him in his Theater Gekidan Bazooka. He is also known as the Actor of Possession (Hioi no Yakusha). His surname “Akai” contains the character “Aka” which means Red, referring to his portrayal as KyoryuRed in Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger.
Tatsuya Akai portraying Daigo Kiryu inside TOEI HERO NEXT.
Saito Syuusuke (Ian Yorkland / KyoryuBlack) plays the role of Ken Kuroda. He is in a love triangle with Tatsuya Akai & Shintaro Midori (Akihisa Shiono). He has the mind of a girl, and is actually considered to be an actress rather than an actor in Gekidan Bazooka. He is also known as the Actor of Delusion (Moso no Yakusha). His surname “Kuroda” contains the character “Kuro” which means Black, referring to his portrayal as KyoryuBlack in Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger.
Yamato Kinjo (Nobuharu Udo / KyoryuBlue) plays the role of a Police Officer called Aoki. He helps the people from evil and even Deboth. He is appointed by Toshiaki Kanehara to search for a girl called Riko Ando (Yumi Sugimoto), and later works with Tatsuya to search for her. He is also known as the “Official of Excitement” (Kandou no Yakunin). In the picture above you can see him saluting Tatsuya. His name “Aoki” contains the character “Ao” which means Blue, referring to his portrayal as KyoryuBlue in Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger.
Akihisa Shiono (Soji Rippukan / KyoryuGreen) plays the role of Shintaro Midori, an Academy Award-winning actor. He is a very serious actor in Gekidan Bazooka. He is known as the “Actor of Cleverness” (Kiremono no Yakusha). He is also good at swordplay. His surname “Midori” means Green, referring to his portrayal as KyoryuGreen in Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger.
Ayuri Konno (Amy Yuuzuki / KyoryuPink) plays the role of Kaori Sakuragawa. She is a schoolgirl and wants to work at Gekidan Bazooka. She is known as the “Actress of Do-S” (Do-S no Yakusha). Do-S refers to Sadism or Sadist. Her surname “Sakuragawa” contains the character “Sakura” which means Cherry Blossom —> Pink , referring to her portrayal as KyoryuPink in Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger.
Atsushi Maruyama (Utsusemimaru / KyoryuGold) plays the role of Toshiaki Kanehara who is the Chairman of Gekidan Bazooka. He has complete control over the theater, and writes all the scripts with tremendous speed. He is known as the “Featured Actor” (Kessaku no Yakusha). His surname “Kanehara” contains the character “Kin” which means Gold, referring to his portrayal as KyoryuGold in Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger.
The vehicle of Gekidan Bazooka used to film a real incident during the climax of the movie.
