Hell Brothers Make a Comeback! Kamen Rider Kabuto Figures Spark Massive Buzz for 20th Anniversary

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of its broadcast, the Kamen Rider Kick Hopper and Kamen Rider Punch Hopper from "Kamen Rider Kabuto"—affectionately known among fans as the "Hell Brothers" and boasting immense popularity—have been announced for a new figure release under the "S.H.Figuarts (Shinkocchou Seihou)" line, causing a major trend on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter).

The newly announced release is the "S.H.Figuarts (Shinkocchou Seihou) Kamen Rider Kick Hopper & Kamen Rider Punch Hopper 20th Anniversary Ver." Along with a reinterpretation and faithful recreation of the suit colors from the series, the set comes with head light-gathering parts, allowing fans to recreate the glowing compound eye scenes from the show. Fans have responded with sheer joy, posting comments such as "They look insanely cool!" and "The Hell Brothers are finally coming to Shinkocchou as a set!"

However, because this release is a two-figure set priced at 22,000 yen including tax (scheduled to ship in March 2027, with pre-orders starting on September 18 at 4:00 PM on Tamashii Web Shouten), many fans are expressing concerns over the price and finding space to display them. While some voiced hesitation with comments like "A set is honestly too expensive to buy" and "I wish they were sold separately," others are gearing up for the purchase, saying, "I already own the previous versions, but I'll buy this to commemorate the anniversary" and "A release at this timing is amazing." A variety of discussions and high expectations are swirling among the fan base.

The context

"Kamen Rider Kabuto" is a popular entry in the long-running Japanese tokusatsu (effects-driven superhero) television series, which originally aired in 2006. The "Hell Brothers" (Kick Hopper and Punch Hopper) are tragic and deeply memorable characters who gained a cult following for their brooding personalities and dark dynamic. The "S.H.Figuarts (Shinkocchou Seihou)" series is a premium collector's figure line by Bandai that meticulously recreates superhero proportions by sculpting from the skeletal structure up, making these figures highly coveted by adult collectors.

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