Showing posts with label Japan Earthquake 2011. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Japan Earthquake 2011. Show all posts

Sgt. Frog and Kamen Rider OOO 'Writes' Letters to Cheer Up Kids in Quake Area


Exnet is delivering letters of support from Sgt. Frog and Kamen Rider OOO to children who are still living in evacuation shelters in quake-stricken areas. The company started sending letters to Sōma City in Fukushima Prefecture and Tome City in Miyagi Prefecture on June 11, and plans to send letters to every evacuation shelter it can (upon request) between now and the end of July.


The two prefectures were among those most heavily affected by the Great Eastern Japan Earthquake disaster. The message in the letter from Kamen Rider OOO includes lines such as "because you're here, no matter what happens I can keep fighting without giving up," and "every day, be sure to play happily, eat well, and sleep well at night. If you do that, you will all be able to become even stronger than you are now."

The message in the letter from Sgt. Frog  includes lines such as "I look forward to the day when you are all back at full spirits and together we can invade Pekopon (Earth)."

Source: Presepe News via Anime News Network

Escaflowne and Yatterwan Cheers Up Japan!


It seems that we will still see more mecha drawings that is meant to inspire people in Japan to rise up after the disastrous earthquake and tsunami that shook Japan last March 11. This time, Shoji Kawamori (Macross, Escaflowne, Aquarion) contributes for this cause!

The image found on top was posted on Sneaker Bunko's official Twitter account. Asides from that, the mechanical designer for Gundam, Kunio Okawara who posted last time an image of the classic Gundam carrying a Japanese flag which says, "Do your best, Japan!" returns and this time, made an artwork of the classic Tatsunoko Productions anime character, Yatterwan from the anime, Yatterman which he posted in his Twitter account!

Even if the disaster happened two weeks ago, it seems that Japan still continues to support those who are affected in this disaster! This is a lesson that we should learn. We should not forget the past and instead use the past to be inspired to make a better future.

Source: Anime News Network

GACKT Encourages Victims of Disaster via Twitter


Last time we have reported that GACKT had organized a charity named SHOW YOUR HEART after the earthquake in Japan and opened his own Twitter account the day after the disaster, and he has been doing quite well in supporting the victims.

He has been sending encouraging tweets for the victims of the earthquake, and also telling people who were not affected, that it’s time for everybody to help each other. According to his blog, he also started sending relief to the devastated areas with the cooperation of many people.

Source: GACKT's Official Twitter and Blog via tokyohive

Tokusatsu Actors Cheers Kids via Twitter!

The Tatsumi siblings from GoGo V rescuing someone in the rubble.

Because of the disaster that strucked Japan last March 11, a lot of kids are left traumatized with what happened. That is why, Teruaki Ogawa who is best known as Ninja Sentai Kakuranger's Sasuke aka Ninja Red created a Twitter account called, @tokusatsuhero in which past and present actors from various tokusatsu shows such as Kamen Rider, Ultraman and Super Sentai posted in character to encourage the kids to stand up and face the future. Here are some of the tweets coming from this account. Will try to update this post as occasionally as possible as more of the translations of their tweets pop-up.

SUPER SENTAI

SUN VULCAN
“The sun will always rise. The night will not last forever. Daybreak will come and the sun will once again rise! Knowing that we must hold our hopes high no matter the circumstances and press forward! I’ve got your back! Taiyou Sentai SunVulcan ゚+.(ノ。・ω・)ノ*。hyohyo~☆゚・:*☆" - VulPanther, Asao Kobayashi

TURBORANGER
"Now is a very difficult and painful time for us all but in times of this severity it is important to put on a smile. Your smile will be able to help many people. Things may be bleak but let's all work hard with a smile together!" - Red Turbo, Riki Hono

DAIRANGER
“Every individual is capable of doing something, no matter how big or small that thing is. Therefor we should all try and do what we can. If we do that, it will certainly become something much greater than anyone of us individually. Even if you are alone, please give out you help, give you support, give your strength. Everyone’s feelings are the same. The consciousness of everyone on the entire planet is unmistakably moving together now." - Ryuu Ranger, Tenkasei Ryo/Keiichi Wada

“Boys make sure you are kind to the girls! Girls take a look at your dad and mom and give them your best smile! Us adult’s source of power is seeing the smiles and kindness of others! We are giving it our best efforts to protect everyone! Let’s overcome these times together!" - Kirin Ranger, Tenjisei Kazu

"There is a hero inside everyone's heart!! Let's talk about it with the people around us! Don't forget that you too have a hero's heart! Since things are difficult for you, you should be able to understand people's feelings...everyone try your very best! It's amazing!! Do your best! Heroes have overcome everything!" - Kiba Ranger

"The feeling of saying you'll do your best in even difficult times, scary times, sad times will make your heart strong! Don't lose! We'll always be helping you." - Tenma Ranger, Shouji

KAKURANGER
“It’s fine even if you don’t listen to our words. I just want you to believe in yourselves, believe in the people around you, believe that there will always be a new morning. That is what I will believe in." - Ninja Red, Sasuke

"We still can't go there yet. So, become a hero for the person next to you. Protect them, okay?" - Ninja Red

"Right now, I'm fighting with my comrades. Can you hear it? Our voices. We're shouting in earnestness. Hey, you can hear it, right? Good. You have comrades too. Doesn't it feel like if your comrades are there, you can overcome anything? Don't worry. Because there are still more of them coming together. Just wait." - Ninja Red, Sasuke/Ogawa Teruaki

"You might be anxious and not able to believe anything. But, if you can just think "I believe," your heart will become strong. Somehow, believe, and please wait." - Teruaki Ogawa (Ninja Red/Sasuke's actor)

CARRANGER
“Even during the most story of day, beyond the clouds, the sun is always shining brightly through a blue sky! Never give up!" - Red Racer, Kyosuke Jinnai

MEGARANGER
"Everyone in the disaster area, everyone in Japan is nailed to the news and watching over everyone. Even from overseas, a stream of aid is coming. I think it's difficult, but such a time is heartening. No one is ever alone. Because everyone is here!" - MegaYellow, Chisato Jougasaki

GINGAMAN
“Hello everyone, this is GingaRed, Ryouma! Everyone alright? It was scary huh? Us heroes are supporting you all who are working so hard. Alriiight, brother Hyuuga, Hayate, Gouki, Hikaru, Saya! Let’s cheer everyone on so they can do their best! ‘Ready everyone? Good Luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”

GOGO V
“Hey everyone, it’s GoRed/Matoi Tatsumi! People’s lives are the future of the earth! Let’s work hard with our burning rescue spirit!! Firstly in this time of disaster and confusion you should what you can. If you do what you are able, what you can do calmly, anyone can be a hero! It’s all about the fighting spirit! Fighting Spirit! – GoRed!”

"'People's life is the future of earth!' Now, all of Japan and the world is burning with rescue spirit! Let's do our best with everyone! With smiles...it's our fighting spirit! We're comrades! We're family! 'The ones who believe in each other are family!' It's fighting spirit!" - GoBlue, Nagare Tatsumi 

"'People's lives are the future of earth' is definitely true. And 'everyone's vigor is the world's hope.' If we gather everyone's vigor, what will be born? ...the answer is smiles. If you're courageous and if a smile becomes your friend, there won't be anything to be scared of! So, everyone smile and be courageous, that's the spirit!" - GoBlue, Nagare Tatsumi


"Someone said 'Producing a 1 from 0 is difficult.' And continued 'But if you try with all your strength, you can bring forth almost 0.1. If you repeat this 10 times it becomes 1.' Let's produce 0.1 energy and 0.1 smiles with everyone! If we gather them together, it will become 10 or 100! Japan will become a smiling face! Put in 0.1." - GoBlue, Nagare Tatsumi

TIMERANGER
"Everyone's smiles are our strength! There's no future that can't be changed! Don't lose! Let's talk it over with everyone and get through this!" - TimeYellow, Domon

"It's very peaceful in the year 3000, where I am! That's because everyone in 2011 was brave and overcame the earthquake! I'm in the future where everyone went on living! So don't worry, live in the "now" while smiling! I'm leaving it to you!" - TimeYellow, Domon/Izumi

GAORANGER
“Good morning. Today is Thursday, March 17th. Everyone is rooting for you. Everyone is protecting you. 'Never give up!' That means to hang in there. I’ll be back, so keep at it." - GaoBlack

“Let’s all get through this. A lot of power is being gathered today, even if it’s little by little! This is the time for everyone to come together. ☆ Don’t give up! All of us are by your side, you know!" - GaoWhite, Sae Taiga/Mio Takeuchi

“Good morning everyone! We were able to get through the dark, cold night. That’s great! Currently, lots of super heroes are going up against it all. So hang in there just a little longer! Don’t lose! Never give up! Red and the others are working as quickly as they can! From the Gaorangers’ big sis, Tetom.”

"You're not alone! It's difficult. It's sad. I think there's also a lot that I can't say with just words. But, you're not alone! Because a bright tomorrow is definitely coming! So, even if it's hard, don't forget to smile! Never give up!" - GaoBlue

HURRICANEGER
"'I won't give up until the end. I believe in my friends.' Those feelings connect to the future! You're not alone. You are the future of Japan! Join hands with everyone and do your best!" - HurricaneBlue, Nanami Nono

DEKARANGER
Three! Investigating using futuristic technology! Sen-chan here, hello…┏(_◇_;)┓~concentrate~. My arms have gone numb after standing on them for too long!☆ Hoji, Jasmine and Boss have also come here, so look out for them!" - DekaGreen, Sen-chan

"Good morning everyone ^^ I'm gonna stand on my head and think today too! *flip* ……┏(_◇_;)┓…… That's right! I left the lights on at home!!! Don't do that, ok☆" - DekaGreen, Sen-chan

“Something really terrible has happened. If it would mean that you could all laugh loudly again, we’d be there as soon as we could, but for now, we can’t… All I can say is that I hope you can please, help the people around you, so that you can all make it through this together. We may be separated, but we’re looking out for you." - DekaYellow, Jasmine/Kinoshita Ayumi

“Hello. DekaBreak, Tetsu here. With Boss and my seniors I am protecting the Earth. Thanks for always supporting us. I’m going to try my best too." - DekaBreak, Tetsu/Tomokazu Yoshida

“This is Swan from Dekaranger. Let’s cheer up and work together, I’ll work hard too. You kids are strong, you can do it!" - Swan Shiratori

"It's been a week since the earthquake. Though there are some pretty tough circumstances, every day there come more things even I in Tokyo can do. Please have a heart that believes in a bright future and won't lose to the earthquake. I'm cheering for you with all my heart!" - DekaBlue, Hoji

"If all of you are courageous, then we can become stronger. So, in tough times and sad times, shout in your heart. Say 'I'll do my best!'" - DekaMaster, Doggy Kruger

"Against enemies enemies that we could never defeat alone, we joined our strength with our friends and fought, and destroyed them. All of you too, face the difficulty with your family, friends, and those around you. The bonds you have with your comrades, that is our strength!" - Doggy Kruger, DekaMaster

"Everyone, thank you for always helping us. We were always able to hear your voices. From those voices, we received vigor. All of those words that we've received until now, we send some back to you from all of us. Ready, set! 'Do your best~!'" - DekaMaster

"Everyone, you did well getting through yesterday. It's promising! I have pride in being able to fight together with you. Today, you're stronger than you were yesterday. Try again today with all your might! DekaRanger, dispatch!" - DekaMaster, Doggy Kruger

MAGIRANGER
“Oooof! Green Ground! Everyone’s big brother! It’s big brother MagiGreen Makito! Even if you can’t eat any Big Brother Salad right now, trust your family. There is no night without a dawn! Overflowing courage changes into magic! Maaji Maji Magiiro!" - MagiGreen, Makito Ozu

“You see, this is the final lesson. So far we have been supporting our friends and protecting world peace. You see? The time has come for you to become a hero. Courage becomes magic. It’s ok! We are always by your side." - MagiShine, Hikaru

“Every kids out there are you alright!? It’s Kai-chin! Right now, I’m also still fighting. But I’d will not give up. I’ll protect everyone’s smile! So everyone also, you must definitely not give up. This time also I will gather up my courage! Let’s work hard!" - MagiRed, Kai Ozu

"Everyone! Hello! What everyone can do now...is change your overflowing courage into smiles! Even if it's hard now, courage can definitely become smiles! And smiles change into even more courage! I hope this magic reaches everyone! Magika!" - MagiYellow, Tsubasa

BOUKENGER
“Everyone can become a hero, you just have to help and encourage the people around you. A smile is a powerful thing☆" - BoukenYellow, Natsuki

GEKIRANGER
“I’m Jan! Everyone work hard! If you are in sad sad, the people around you will also be sad sad but if you are help help, others will help help too!! Cheer up! Combine your power and do good!" - GekiRed, Jan Kandou

“Is everyone ok? The earthquake was scary huh? But now is the time where we all need to combine our powers!! Don’t be down, let’s use our fantastic technique of a smile to bring smiles on others!" - GekiBlue, Retsu Fukami

“To everyone: That was scary and frightening, wasn’t it? We need to help each other in these times, make compromises, and do our best by combining our strength. Cheer up!!" - GekiYellow, Ran

“Fight!!! Everyone is here for you, so it’s alright. Your feelings become support for others! ‘One for all and all for one’. Let’s go and try to work together with our neighbors and talk things over with as many people as we can! Our feelings are incredibly strong!" - GekiViolet, Gou Fukami

“Osu! To all the boys, if any of you are crying, I hope that you can feel better! To the girls, I’d like to see your happy faces again! Your spirits will surely give the people around you courage! Don’t give up and let’s all do our best!!" - GekiChopper, Ken Hisatsu

GO-ONGER
“Everyone, please cheer up! Even though times are tough now, the day where we can all be happy again will come. The day the world can sparkle will definitely come*! My brother and I will do our best to fight for you all!" - Go-OnSilver
*Kirakira sekai is Go-OnSilver’s post henshin line.

GOSEIGER
“Please don’t give up guys…! If you never give up, it will eventually work out for you! We Goseiger continued to fight on so long believing in those words. Us heroes will definitely protect this planet! Protecting the earth is an angel’s duty! Skyick Storm Power, GoseiRed!”

"Everyone, it's been a while! It's Alata! It was scary, and you're cold, right? But, if you felt a little like you were broken, remember this word 'I won't give up.' No one is alone. Because we Gosei Angels are always by your side. So, definitely don't give up!" - GoseiRed, Alata/Chiba Yuudai

“A fan drew this picture for us! You can do it, everyone!! Eeeveryone eeeveryone is on your side! (^^)" - GoseiPink, Eri/Rika Sato

"Until now, I've been saved multiple times by your support. So, this time it's my turn. Even if I don't say something like "Do your best" I think everyone will be trying hard enough. At any rate, I'm sending my strength, so completely accept it, okay? Now's when I show my angel technique!" - GoseiBlue, Hyde

"I know. I know that humans are strong. And that they are kind. Strength that can give other people feelings, I was taught that from humans. You have it too. So, let's fight together to protect those smiles!!" - GoseiKnight 

"Now, heroes all over the world are fighting to protect everyone's smiles. So, all of you, it's your duty to protect your family and friends! From here, it's your turn!" - GoseiKnight 

"Night has come. But, there's nothing to be afraid of! Because you have the Gosei Angels! When you're lonely or anxious, and of course in fun times too, call out like this! 'Gotcha Goseiger*!' Together with me! With courage!" - GoseiKnight/Konishi Katsuyuki
*Goseiger's ending theme 

GOKAIGER
"From GokaiRed, Captain Marvelous
I'm the Gokaiger Captain Marvelous!
You guys are suffering. You probably want to cry.
But you guys have some great people near you.
That's your mom, your dad, everyone who's helping you, everyone who's near you now!
Everyone is fighting with all their strength for you!
Don't say don't cry! But the feeling of wanting to save someone comes from having a strong heart!
You guys have a great power!
It'll definitely be ok!"
Note: This came from Ryouta Ozawa's blog, I decided to place it since it is related

POWER RANGERS

MIGHTY MORPHIN'
"All around the world the people, the heroes are cheering you on. Don't lose to the earthquake! Japanese is so hard.... Ah!" - Green Ranger, Tommy/Koji Ochiai
Note: Koji Ochiai is Tommy's voice actor in the Japanese dub for Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers


TIME FORCE
"This is from overseas! We just came from patrolling future Japan, everyone was smiling so it'll be ok! We're cheering you on from the other side of the ocean!" - Pink Time Force Ranger

KAMEN RIDER

V3
"Upon hearing the news of the eastern Japan earthquake, I found myself not just weeping but wishing for something. To witness those in the disaster area persevering, which would in turn encourage me. To those who ask, What is justice? What is love? What is bravery? Now won't we unleash the spirit of the Japanese people on the waiting world? It will be just a bit longer. Please do your best." - Kamen Rider V3, Shiro Kazami/Hiroshi Miyauchi

BLACK / BLACK RX
“Children, please endure these tough times just a little bit longer. Please, keep it up. Just remember that us heroes will always be by your side." - Kotaro Minami

“Even now we are continuing the fight. The enemy is an even greater threat than Golgom or Crisis, the ferociousness of nature. Even so, we wont lose! Let’s all fight together, we can’t lose!" - Kotaro Minami

KUUGA
“To all the children, I have a message from Godai (who is in another country at the moment) that he wanted me to pass on to you guys. The rain will eventually clear and become a clear sky*! Even now, on the other side of those clouds are the ever stretching blue skies! Please give it your all and never give up!" - Sakurako Sawatari
*literally says ‘Aozora ni naru!’/Kuuga ed theme.

“Just like Kuuga, you guys also have the power to be kind and protect other people. Due the current severity of the times, it’s especially important to be considerate to each other. Be strong kids!" - Kaoru Ichijou

RYUKI
“If we all work our hardest now, a brighter day awaits us. My fortunes are always correct!" - Kamen Rider Raia, Miyuki Tezuka

Do what we can. Each and everyone has that ability. “Even if the strength of a single person is small, if we all combine our strengths, there is no wall which we cannot climb. No matter how hard it is, someone will always hold out their hand to you. That’s the world that we wanted to create." - Kamen Rider Zolda, Shuuichi Kitaoka

"In truly difficult times I believe I'm being tested so I do my best! When I overcome those things there must be a better, shining me! Everyone who keeps fighting is strooong!! I want to be super cool like that!!" - Kamen Rider Imperer, Mitsuru Sano/Takashi Hyoga

"Sir... I can't make anything tasty right now... please be patient.... I'm ashamed to go shopping.... I'm turning out the lights.... This might help... help the people who are in trouble.... I wish for the people at the disaster areas to smile again soon." - Goro Yura/Tomohisa Yuge

555
"Everyone! It's become dark outside again, hasn't it? But, soon the sun will show it's face! Then, in a loud voice, let's try saying 'good morning!!' Vigor will appear!!" Mari Sonoda/Yuria Haga

"It's Masato Kusaka! No matter what fate stands in your way, there is not path but to fight. Only a fighting person can change his fate, that's what I have always believed! Whatever happens, I want you to get through this!! Yeah! You can do it! Should I explain 'get though this??'" - Kamen Rider Kaixa, Masato Kusaka/Kohei Murakami

BLADE
“Kenzaki! Where are you? Your strength is needed now! We need to fight together for the sake of the people! for the sake of the earth!" - Kamen Rider Chalice, Hajime Aikawa

“^ Hajime, you must protect the things that are around you and I will do the same for those around me, that is how we can work together. Even though we are separated the things we need to protect are the same, so we must keep on standing up to defend them! Good luck over there" - Kamen Rider Blade, Kazuma Kenzaki
(It's official, Hajime and Kenzaki are indeed bros. I cried manly tears reading it.)

"At any time, I believe, because it connects to the beginning of hope!" - Kamen Rider Blade, Kazuma Kenzaki

HIBIKI
“To the boys and girls of this disaster. I’m sure things are painful for you right now. If it is hard on you, you should know that crying is ok. You don’t have to hold in your tears. However, you must keep your mind/spirit strong. If you show your strong self, surely that will help the people around you. I also have to keep strong. shu~*" - Kamen Rider Hibiki
*sfx for hibiki’s signature wrist spin gesture

“The earth really shook, didn’t it? I just made it, it was the work of us Makamou. This time the power of the demons cannot defeat us! Only the power of your laughing voices… If I say this much you’ll understand, right? Just try to defeat me." - Douji

"When times are tough you might want to cry, in those times you shouldn't hold back! You are definitely not alone, don't forget everyone is cheering you on! When you guys do your best I also get courage. We can get through this together!" - Asumu/Rakuto Tochihara

"Everyone, it's been a while! It's Ibuki. Now's the time to show the results of your training! If there's people around you in trouble, or people who are down, let's encourage them and help them. Join your power with everyone and face this crisis! I'm helping too!!" - Kamen Rider Ibuki

KABUTO
“Look up. Because when you look down, you’ll just get uneasy and remember bad things. Don’t worry, we’ll protect you. Kamen Rider Kabuto’s Tendou Souji, Mizushima Hiro. To all parents out there: It may be tough, but keep your kids brave. I’m supporting you.”

"All of you are truly strong. Humans are mysterious, they can unite even like this. All of your smiles will make a ring of smiles. From everyone's smiles, let's send out a cheer." - Mamiya Rena/Miwa Hitomi

DEN-O
“Dear readers, have you been able to sleep at all? You must be scared and nervous huh? but you should know that one is alone in this. Ryotaro, Yuuto, Momo and the rest of the guys are all fighting right now with all their might to protect this country. Don’t forget that everyone will always have friends. To the adults, please help to comfort the children!" - Hana/Yuriko Shiratori
Note: This is adult Hana, not Kohana!

“Never ever give up! Grab hold and protect the people who you love with your own two hands! Let me tell you this to start! You are all quite con~sid~era~tely strong!" - Kamen Rider Zeronos, Yuuto Sakurai

"I'm gonna make a promise with you guys. I will definitely protect you, so you guys definitely won't give up, promise me that we'll fight together! ... Contract complete!* You'll sleep sound now, right?" - Kamen Rider Zeronos, Yuuto Sakurai/Yuichi Nakamura

"Everyone, are you okay? Deneb and I are doing our best and fighting, but it seems it'll take a little more time. Try your best! So many heros are fighting! Don't worry!" - Kamen Rider Zeronos, Yuuto Sakurai

"Were you able to sleep all right yesterday? I'm eating the shiitake I hate and doing my best too! If it gets tough, try to remember the fun things until now. The past should give us hope!" - Kamen Rider Zeronos, Yuuto Sakurai/Yuuichi Nakamura

“Can anyone hear me? It’s Ryotaro Nogami. I’d like to hurry over and help but currently, Momo, our group and I are fighting in a different time, so we will probably be a bit late. So until then, I’ll leave that time to you guys. Let’s fight together!" - Ryotaro Nogami, Takeru Sato

"It really sucks... It's really scary.... It's really painful... But y'know... you gotta hang in there, and survive this! Because that's what leads to the future! You gotta get there!" - Momotaros

"You are strong. As strong as, no stronger than Kotaro. Don't give up! Now live life to its fullest! We are waiting for you in the future!" - Teddy/Daisuke Ono

"To the people in the disaster area
Hello everyone, this is Teddy.
I've come from the future with Kotaro.
Both of our hearts hurt.
For now, what we can do...
is to help you smile again.
No matter how tough it is, if you can smile you can make it through.
If everyone becomes as one and works together,
they can overcome anything.
If you ever need us, snap your fingers 3 times.
I'll come running, with Kotaro.
The future I know is a future that is brimming with hope.
It's ok.
Let's get through this."
Note: This entry came from his suit actor's blog, I decided to place it since it is related

"From the future
Hello everyone☆
The picture is
me, Kotaro Nogami, and Teddy!
Sorry our message is so late
All you little kids all right?
Teddy and I am!
I won't allow any more scary or lonely memories!
Teddy's gonna do something so
it'll be ok!
Don't worry,
when everything comes back,
I'll see you again.
Teddy says he's looking forward to it too.
Right now Teddy's running around fixing all kinds of things!
So just hang in there a little longer.
Since I have all of you guys I can live with all my might now!
Thanks.
Right now Teddy's
already starting the countdown to
a wonderful future!
I believe in it too!
See you later
Bye(TωT)/~~~"
Note: This entry came from Sakurada Dori's blog, I decided to place it since it is related

"Everyone is trying to begin walking forward. Everyone is helping one another. Japan is strong! Yell from the heart! Hurray, hurray!" - Eve/Takahashi Hiroki

"Is everyone all right? It's been hard, but do your best, we're helping, you must not lose!" - Kintaros

"Do your best!! I'm sorry only words are coming out. I think the feeling of never giving up is a hero's soul. All of you, never ever give up and do your best too!!!" - Deneb

"Hello. Everyone who's hanging in there, you're helping! With lots of smiles, you can make your family and friends take heart!" - Naomi/Rina Akiyama


KIVA
"It's been 3 years since humans and Fangires came to live together. I feel that the current crisis is extremely unfortunate. However you must not give up! Being human means to stand back up no matter the circumstances.…I learned this from Wataru and all of his friends. One person cannot fight alone, you must work together! I am also fighting!" - Kamen Rider Saga, Taiga Nobori/Shoma Yamamoto

"It's okay! There are lots of supporters around everyone. I think there's a lot of anxiety, but let's overcome it with everyone! I'll send a yell out from my heart." - Mio Suzuki

"King was resurrected. But, that is not what I wished for. I want you to join your power with Kiva, and defeat King. What I really desire is for Fangire and humans to coexist. Human children, I will be watching over you from afar." - Bishop/Murata Mitsu

"Yo-! Since I'm active at night, I'll say this at this time*!! Let's Kiva our best together with me, Kivat-bat the Third! If you're courageous~~you can do anything! WAKE!! UUUUUP!!! ...but, sleep well too, okay? " - Kivat-bat the Third/Sugita Tomokazu
*he posted around 2am

"Ah, you still can't sleep? Scared from the earthquake? It'll be ok, you have a strong heart. So strong it won't lose to the earthquake. I believe in you. You will save this nation. You are a warrior that will bring happiness to everyone. I think it's something to be proud of. I'm glad I gave birth to you. I'm proud to be your parent. So, it'll be ok. Close your eyes and see it. See, everyone is near you. Give everyone courage. You have the power to do it. I believe in you" - Maya
Note: This entry came from Saki Kagami's blog, I decided to place it since it is related

DECADE
"Kyahahaha! Long time no see, everyone. You better not have forgotten about me. Because I remember your cheerful voices ve-ry well. Seems like some of you kiddos have been acting like heroes yourself lately, I guess that shows you what courage can do! Pretty cool, and better than I expected!" - Kivaala/Sawashiro Miyuki

“Are all your friends around you safe? If so, I want you to help the people in trouble. Together let’s save the world with the shining blades of our hearts! We are friends who encourage, help, and grow together!" - Kamen Rider Blade (AU), Kazuma Kendate/Hiroki Suzuki

W/DOUBLE
"This message goes out now, to those of you who survived. We, NEVER, are on our way to you. For now, endure. For one time only, both NEVER and Kamen Rider Eternal, will help you. We're brining all our Gaia Memories with us. Hang in there!" - Kamen Rider Eternal, Daido Katsumi

"You guys okay? Shotaro and Phillip and Ryu are all fighting to help you all. Have faith in Kamen Riders, in your heroes! Now, count up your courage! Good luck everyone!" - Akiko Narumi

OOO
"Today I, Eiji Hino, and Ankh are fighting the Yummy! We're in a far-off place right now, so just hang in there!"
Note: It came from Shu Watanabe's blog, I decided to place it since it is related

"Today was the first Kamen Rider OOO in a while. How was it?
Courage.
Did you receive some?
I'm happy to send some courage to even just a few people with today's show.
Today, after work, we OOO cast drew this on a white board.
We have put various feelings into this board.
Maybe this is all we can do right now but we want to send out our thoughts.
"Face forward and keep going."
Though there are still aftershocks going on, bit by bit people are facing forward and going on.
But in that we must not forget those we have lost in this great earthquake.
That may be hard for one person to so, but it's ok!
Nobody is alone.
If you're lonely
if it hurts
if it's tough
if you want to cry
if you're scared
if it's painful
you can reach out your hand.
Nobody's alone, after all.
Let's get through this.
For the future we're going to live in.

sign:
In our thoughts and prayers.
To bring back the smiles.
(Kamen Rider OOO)
Together let's get through this.
Believe in tomorrow."

Note: The entry came from Shu Watanabe's blog, the other cast members of the said series also posted the picture found on your right with a corresponding text. The Anonymous translator from /m/ just decided to translate Shu's entry since it is the longest.

"'Please do your best' 'A person helps a person' I'm calling out. And I send the children courage. Ta To Ba Tatoba Ta To Ba!!!" - Akira Kushida (The voice behind the OOODriver)

ULTRAMAN

GAIA
"We will help protect the planet and everyone on it. So please rest easy. Fujimiya, it's time to get to business! GAIAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!" - Ultraman Gaia, Gamu Takayama

"You've all done well up until now! Things may be difficult even from now but only you can help the people who are around you. You have a power that even we cannot match! That is the finishing attack known as a smile! Even if it's hard now, someday you will be able to save people too!" - Ultraman Agul, Hiroya Fujimiya

MEBIUS
"People who smile become full of power. With that power you can surely stand back up. Don't forget your smiles!" - Ultraman Mebius, Mirai Hibino/Shunji Igarashi

ZERO
"Yo! This is Ultraman Zero! How is everyone doing? Right now is a tough time and you may all be dealing with a lot but don't ever accept losing to the pain! You guys are all allies of Ultimate Force Zero! We need to all do our best so we can protect our families and our precious children! This is our LIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

“Even when you in a crisis, never give up! If you do that surely and opportunity will arise! Right now we need to wipe away the minus power that is tearing into Japan!" - Mirror Knight

METAL HERO

SHARIVAN
“To everyone who suffered damage: I think you’re probably cold and suffering but huddle together and keep going! Smiles are powerful, kind and shining things. If you fall down, stand back up and become stronger than before!" - Space Sheriff Sharivan, Iga Den/Hiroshi Watari

OTHER TOKU

JUSTIRISER
“You’re not forgetting everyone’s smiles? In troubled times you have to smile! Eeeveryone on Earth is cheering for you! You can do it!" - Riser Kageri

“Did you forget to smile? It’s because it’s tough that we have to smile. The whole world is supporting us, everyone let’s work hard!”
Note: Both messages came from Emiko Sato, the suit actress for both Riser Kageri and Sazer Velsou

SAZER X
"Is everyone ok!? For now just be safe! The Super Star Fleet is on its way to your Earth!! There are a lot of heroes working hard on Earth, but now we need your power!! Everyone join forces and hang in there!! Then you can make a great future!!" - Eagle Sazer

"Cheer up, everyone! There are a lot of heroes in Japan. We Sazer X are cheering you guys on from the future! It's ok! We know you guys can get through this difficult time." - Beetle Sazer

"I'm proud to be able to fight alongside all of these heroes. When we work together we can oppose and overcome any difficulty. Seeing this, even you can join with everyone and stick it through!! The heroes are looking forward to seeing your smiles!!" - Eagle Sazer/Sazer Tragos/Kazuhiko Tai

"Today has been saved by those of you who hung in there. We heroes receive power and courage from your smiles. You are also fine heroes!! So, let's join forces and keep going!! I want to help the people around you. I'll leave them to you!!" - Eagle Sazer/Kazuhiko Tai
Note: Kazuhiko Tai is the name of the suit actor.

TOMICA HERO: RESCUE FIRE
"In terrible times, stay calm! There's a Rescue Soul in everyone's heart! With the people around you, be strong, and let's overcome this crisis!" - Rescue Fire-2, Yuuma Megumi

MADAN SENKI RYUKENDO
"To you reading this. You might be scared. You might be lonely. But definitely don't give up. Until we come running there, be everyone's hero. I'll help you if you do! Please! Do your best!" - Madan Senki Ryuujin'o/Shimokawa Shin'ya

The thread still continues on 4chan's /m/ thread as past and present actors are posting their messages in their superhero selves. In case you are still doubtful of its legitimacy, Asami Kai aka MagiBlue/Urara Ozu from Mahou Sentai Magiranger posted about this in her blog and if you still can't believe it, Yousuke Ito aka DekaGreen/Sen-chan from Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger talked about it in his blog! Asides from that, some actors retweeted it in their respective Twitter accounts and if my memory serves me correctly, Hiro Mizushima retweeted his "Tendou" status in his official Twitter!

Just recently, the tweets coming from Kamen Rider W's Akiko Narumi and Kamen Rider Den-O's Ryotaro Nogami have been deleted. People from 2ch are now thinking the possible cause of the delete. The closest answer we have is that their respective agencies requested for it. Oh well, it least we have their translations posted in here!

UPDATE 1: Fixed minor things in the post, such as order of heroes and things related to appearance of the article and the like. Also added Red Turbo, Kamen Rider OOO and Riser Kageri's respective messages.
UPDATE 2: Added more heroes, namely, Dekaranger's Hoji and another message from Sen-chan, KR Hibiki's Asumu, Another message from Yuuto Sakurai/KR Zeronos, KR Kiva's Taiga Nobori/KR Saga/KR Dark Kiva (2008), KR Den-O's Teddy, KR Ryuki's KR Imperer and Akira Kushida. Also added additional info regarding the tweets.
UPDATE 3: Added Sakurada Dori's blog entry, KR Ryuki's Goro and surprisingly, Pink Time Force Ranger Jen's entry!
UPDATE 4: Added more tweets coming from Yuuto Sakurai/KR Zeronos, Eve (Imagin), Kintaros (Imagin), Mio/Queen '08 and Bishop.
UPDATE 5: Added GoseiBlue and Teddy (Imagin)'s entries.
UPDATE 6: Added Kai Ozu/MagiRed, Kivala and AU Blade entries.
UPDATE 7: Longest update so far. Includes: MegaYellow, GoBlue, more from Ninja Red, another entry from Kamen Rider Blade, Deneb (!), Kiba Ranger, Tenma Ranger, GaoBlue, DekaMaster, Rescue Fire-2, TimeYellow, Kivat-bat the Third, another entry from GoseiRed, Maya/Queen '86, Mamiya Rena (from KR Kabuto), Ryujinoh, GoseiKnight, MagiYellow, HurricaneBlue, Kamen Rider V3, MMPR Green Ranger, Naomi (KR Den-O), Mari Sonada (KR 555), another entry from Shu Watanabe's blog and Kamen Rider Kaixa.

Special thanks to Over-Time for arranging the tweets in order!

Akira Toriyama Raises Funds for Earthquake and Tsunami Victims via YouTube


Recently, Shueisha directed visitors from its website and Shonen Jump's website to a YouTube video message from Dragon Ball and Dr. Slump creator Akira Toriyama. Shueisha will donate all advertising revenue from people watching the video to victims of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami.


Shueisha later posted an English version of Toriyama's message. All the English comments made by viewers on that video will be translated into Japanese for victims of the disaster. Toriyama had previously drawn an illustrated message of support for the victims.

Anime Contents Expo 2011 Also Cancelled

The supposed to be rival event of this year's Tokyo International Anime Fair, Anime Contents Expo (ACE) 2011 which was created by the 10 publishers who boycotted TAF due to the infamous Youth Healthy Development Ordinance also decided to cancel the said event as confirmed in their official website due to the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. 

A FES, the anime song event that would have taken place during the same March 26-27 weekend and in the same Makuhari Messe convention center as ACE, was already cancelled.

ACE cited the soil liquefaction in the Makuhari district, the planned power blackouts, the current disorder in the transportation systems, and the accident at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station as the primary reasons why it cannot ensure the safety of everyone who attends. ACE added that there is also the possibility of additional aftershocks and earthquakes. ACE noted that it pre-sold 40,000 tickets to the event in less than three months, and it listed ways that people can obtain refunds.

Source: Anime News Network

Son Goku, Arale and Gundam Cheers Up Japan

Last time, I have posted artworks created by Inoue Takehiko and Noizi Ito in which they use it to show their support to the victims of the March 11 earthquake.

Asides from that, Akira Toriyama, best known for his works Dragon Ball and Dr. Slump and Okawara Kunio who makes mecha designs for the Gundam franchise posted art to cheer up Japan in this disaster!

Toriyama drew two of his famous characters Son Goku of Dragon Ball and Arale-chan of Dr. Slump, riding the Kinto'un Cloud (Flying Nimbus in some dubs), shouting the word "Ganbare!!", which translates roughly to "Do your best!!"

This art was posted on the official Shonen Jump website along with it are messages coming from the editors for the victims and families. He then wrote a message for earthquake victims next to the art: "To everyone affected in the disaster, it is really very difficult, but please don’t give up and do your best!"

Okawara Kunio tweeted this image of the classic RX78-2 Gundam (for the uninitiated, this is the original Gundam back in the franchise's main universe, the Universal Century) holding a Japanese flag with the words, "Ganbare Nippon!" which is translated as, "Do your best, Japan!" written underneath.

Okawa also included the comment, "Today, I am wishing well to the victims of the earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear explosions. Thank you to the people who are involved with the relief, and the people in the Japan Self-Defense Corps. Do your best, Japan. Do your best, Japan."

Seeing more of the original artist drawing artworks of the their famous characters to encourage Japan is a really touching sight to see. Hopefully, we will see more of it in the coming days.

Source: goo via tokyohive (Link 2)

A FES – Anime Song Festival - & GO! FES 2011 Also Cancelled


We have just reported earlier that the Tokyo International Anime Fair 2011 is cancelled due to the earthquake. Adding to the list of list of events that will be cancelled due to the earthquake are: A FES - Anime Song Festival - & GO! FES 2011.

A FES – Anime Song Festival - was originally supposed to take place at Makuhari Messe Exhibition Hall in Chiba on March 26-27. While GO! FES 2011 is also held in the same event center on March 19-20.

The reason for this cancellation is that Japan is experiencing scheduled blackouts so the power supply at the event center would be uncertain also, public transportation is unstable right now. Moreover, the area around the venue is still experiencing aftershocks, so taking the safety of those attending into consideration, the event has been canceled.

The supposed guest for A FES - Anime Song Festival - are JAM Project, May'n, ALI PROJECT, GRANDRODEO and more. Details on how to refund your tickets to those who decided to attend any of these events can be found in their official website.

Source: natalie via tokyohive

Tokyo International Anime Fair 2011 Cancelled


Due to the recent events that struck Japan last March 11, the official website for the upcoming Tokyo International Anime Fair 2011 announced that the said event will be cancelled for the sake of the safety of the attendees. The event's staff apologizes for the inconvenience caused by the decision.

TAF takes place annually at the Tokyo Big Sight convention center which suffered unspecified damage due to the earthquake. Another event that was cancelled in the said event center was a Touhou related event. TAF 2011 was originally scheduled to hold industry-only days on March 24-25, and general public days on March 26-27.

This year's TAF is said to be the most controversial due to the Youth Ordinance Bill which caused Kadokawa Shoten and other nine publishers to boycott the said event and created a new event called, Anime Contents Expo, which was set to take place the same weekend at the time of this writing. It is not sure if this event will still continue due to the earthquake.

Source: Anime News Network

Anime with Disasters Scenes Made Changes After Quake


Because of the earthquake and tsunami that happened last March 11, anime titles that has something to do with earthquakes and tsunamis decided to make a lot of changes and Anime News Network has a compilation of those anime titles and TV networks that made various changes regarding the matter.

- The film, Precure All-Stars DX3 Mirai ni Todoke! Sekai o Tsunagu Niji-Iro no Hana, is still slated to open in Japan this Saturday, March 19. However, part of the film is being edited out since a tsunami scene or scenes "are reminiscent of the disaster."


- The TV channel, AT-X announced that it is cancelling its re-runs of the 10th episode of the Oniichan no Koto Nanka Zenzen Suki Janain Dakara ne—!! because of a request of the rights holder. However, AT-X will still run the rest of the series, from the 11th episode onward, as planned starting on March 25.

The 10th episode already aired on broadcast television on March 12 with a scene of characters being swept away by a giant wave, during the time that television stations were superimposing a graphic of tsunami warnings over all programming.

- Also Animax, is replacing the rest of its re-run of Tokyo Magnitude 8.0 (pictured on the top page) with other programming "due to circumstances."

Other media are affected in Japan as well. The game maker Yeti announced that it will refrain from publicizing Root Double, the latest adventure game from Never7 -the end of infinity- director Takumi Nakazawa, due to the earthquake. The story of the game deals with the meltdown of a nuclear reactor.

The Japanese release of the film, Aftershock which is about the 1976 Tangshan earthquake is being delayed from March 26 to an unspecified date. The release was already delayed from March 7 due to the February 22 earthquake in New Zealand.

Manga-ka, Tomonori Inoue reported via Twitter that he would be meeting with his publisher about what to do with the future of his post-apocalyptic action manga Coppelion. He later assured his readers later that day that the meeting would be about the way that the manga will be published and distributed in the future and not about the ending of the series of some had feared.

Based on what I read, it seems that the Japanese are sensitive on what is happening around them and they are making ways and means for people not to be reminded with the disaster much by doing some changes with scenes related to the event. With that, I salute you guys.

Shintaro Ishihara - Tsunami is 'Divine Punishment'


Tokyo Governor, Shintaro Ishihara best known by the entire anime community as the man responsible for the famed Youth Ordinance Bill said to the press last Monday about the March 11 earthquake that devasted Japan.
The identity of the Japanese people is selfishness. The Japanese people must take advantage of this tsunami as means of washing away their selfish greed. I really do think this is divine punishment.
Ishihara was contrasting the "selfishness and greed" that he perceived in Japan with the identity of the United States with "liberty" and the identity of France with "liberty, philanthropy, and equality [sic]."

Because of what he said, people such as Yutaka Yamamoto (also known as Yamakan), a director of The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, Lucky Star, Kannagi, and Fractale, posted the following response to his Twitter account hours later:
To apply "divine punishment" indiscriminately to innocent people is absolutely ridiculous. Ishihara, you who can't speak Japanese properly, have no right to place that identity on others.

Source: Asahi via Dan Kanemitsu, Yaraon! via ANN

To be honest, it felt like Ishihara doesn't think about what he is saying. I mean, a lot of people have died and all he can say is that this is a divine punishment? He should has just said some words of encouragement! Seriously, does he want to be the most hated man in Japan?!

T.M. Revoultion, GACKT Organizes Individual Charity for Earthquake Victims


Nishikawa Takanori also known as T.M. Revolution has revealed via his Twitter account that he plans to hold a charity concert on March 30th to raise disaster relief funds for the recent earthquake that hit Japan. Asides from that, GACKT also organized a charity called, SHOW YOUR HEART to raise disaster relief funds for the said earthquake.

Nishikawa was originally planned that he will held a release event of his latest album, CLOUD NINE on Zepp Tokyo, but because of the said earthquake, naturally, he will postponed it but because he already reserved the event center, he decided to turn it into a charity event.

All the proceeds of the website and ticket sales will be donated to charity, he also plans on holding a charity auction. Currently, it is on its planning stage and other artist expressed their support. He tweeted to followers that he is looking for people who are willing to support him in this endeavor.

On Twitter, Nishikawa has been exchanging messages with many people who are offering to help. He admitted that he is not sure how far the plans will go, but things seem to be moving quickly. It was later revealed on a recent tweet that a major company has contacted him, offering extensive support for the video streaming and online auction plans.

Since GACKT is the representative of the SHOW YOUR HEART charity, he stated that, “We decided to organize the charity as it was something that even we could start [in order to help]. We want everyone to lend us their strength. Although individuals may not be able to do much, if everyone works together, it becomes a lot of power. In this sort of time, we need to have the courage to lend a helping hand.”

Donations can be made through a direct deposit in Japan to the SHOW YOUR HEART bank account. The funds collected will be distributed to victims through the Japanese Red Cross and local community associations. Celebrities such as LUNA SEA's Shinya, Fujiwara Norika, BREAKERZ's DAIGO, Mizuho Hata, Maki Ohguro, and Haruna Ai left their supportive messages on the charity's homepage.

With this recent catastrophe that hit Japan, it really lightens the sad atmosphere to see people who are willing to give their support to the victims by holding these events and charity work.

Source: natalie via tokyohive, Tokyograph (T.M. Revolution) and natalie via tokyohive (GACKT)

Haruhi's Noizi Ito and Slam Dunk's Takehiko Inoue Draws to Pray for Japan


We all know the disaster that happened last March 11 in which Japan was devastated by a magnitude 8.9 earthquake which was followed by a tsunami. That is why, manga artist such as Slam Dunk's Takehiko Inoue drew a series of art works (on top) which depicts people smiling hours after the said incident to offer his prayers for Japan for its recovery.

Asides from that, Shakugan no Shana and Haruhi Suzumiya light novel illustrator, Noizi Ito drew a picture that depicts Haruhi Suzumiya, praying for the victims of this disaster.

He is part of a large movement in Twitter called, #draw_for_japan in which various artist offer their support to the victims in their own in way, in this case, by art.

Source: Kotaku Japan via Anime News Network (Link 2)

Japan Earthquake 2011 - Thoughts & Realizations


Major news organizations such as CNN, BBC and Reuters reported that an 8.9 magnitude earthquake hit Japan and accordingly, the strongest that hit the country since the Great Kanto Quake back in 1923. Before writing this possible long blog entry, I am both watching the local news reporting the incident and checking the internet for possible updates.

I was at school when I first heard about this earthquake news in Japan. The local school TVs that were found in our campus started streaming news updates coming from a well-known local cable news channel, ANC (The ABS-CBN News Channel). While watching it, I was both stunned and amazed on what it happening. Stunned because this is worse than the earthquake that recently happened in Australia, amazed because its been a while since I saw this kind of strength being emitted by Mother Nature, the last one was the typhoon that hit our country two years ago.

Asides from those emotions, I was scared after hearing that a tsunami might struck our country, the Philippines due to the intensity of the earthquake, that is why I tried to lighten up myself by saying to myself, "The earthquake was caused by Godzilla and Ultraman fighting while the 33 giant robots from the Super Sentai franchise are watching." But it didn't work. The fear is still there.

I returned home, worried on what is happening in Japan, that is why I switched to one local TV channel who airs its nightly news update earlier than the other stations. Listening to a few bits of the update cause me to do other things, such as going to the market and buy fish from the fish monger for me to eat. I returned home, and went channel surfing till the other local channels will start airing the news. This is when I learned more on what is happening and saw more footage on the event.


An oil refinery exploded because of the earthquake, people are crying and saying to each other, "Everything is going to be alright." and people stuck on top of buildings. It was a devastating sight. Because of it, I am starting to wonder, are there any heroes around to save them? You might say, sure, Japan has an army of bug-faced heroes in which we cover in this blog along with men wearing colorful spandex and saving the world every single week, but those are fictional heroes, created to inspire others to be heroes in their own way.

I tried looking for lighter news related to this one on TV but I failed on looking one which cause me to be a bit depressed along with the possibility that a tsunami might hit the Philippines (while writing this post, Russia was hit with a tsunami caused by the Japan earthquake). Asides from that, I am starting to wonder, is our country prepared in case this level of magnitude will hit our country?

It turns out that there are heroes around when the earthquake happen. In an article from Kotaku that I just read, a gaming exec rescued a helpless junior high school girl. Sure, it was just minor act of heroism but we are not sure if there are more people like this gaming exec but we don't know.

What also lightened up my mood while learning more about this news is that, even if the communication lines are cut in Japan, they have other ways to communicate with others, such as Facebook and Twitter... and they say that Facebook and Twitter ruins some people! If they have a webcam, they might use Skype to communicate with their relatives outside Japan to tell them that they are safe. Also, local government agencies here in the Philippines are opening hotlines regarding the situation in Japan.


Even in the midst of the catastrophe, there is a ray of hope, a silver lining that everything will be alright. That is why local channels in Japan decided to cancel local anime and tokusatsu programming for a while the sake of updating about this news. So that everyone in Japan will be updated so that everyone in Japan will be safe and asides from that, anime/manga/game events were cancelled.

If you started rambling about having no Super Hero Time for next week, think about this, how many people in Japan are worried sick about their relatives being alive after the earthquake and what if you are in there position? Guess what I am trying to say is, let's pray that everyone in Japan are safe right now.