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Toei has announced that Kakusei Hunter Omega Horn , the second installment in its new tokusatsu (special effects) franchise "PROJECT R.E.D.," will premiere on the TV Asahi network on July 26, 2026. Along with the announcement, Toei released the main visual, a teaser promotional video, and revealed the five main cast members, including lead actor Hijiri Narahara, sparking immense buzz across social media. Many tokusatsu fans expressed surprise at the news that the project's first installment, Super Space Sheriff Gavan Infinity , would wrap up after only a six-month run (two quarters, or "cours"). While some voiced disappointment, saying, "It’s sad to see Gavan end in just half a year" and "It’s too short-lived," anticipation for the upcoming series has quickly skyrocketed. Kakusei Hunter Omega Horn centers around a unique "hunter battle" concept featuring mismatched buddy pairings of humans and giant "Horned Beasts" (known...

The main cast for TV Asahi's upcoming Tokusatsu action series Kakusei Hunter Omega Horn , scheduled to premiere on July 26, 2026, has been officially announced. Among the star-studded lineup, actress and model Nanaha Itose is generating significant buzz for her casting as the cool and formidable "Giriko of the Wave Slasher." Itose, who rose to fame as the youngest-ever Grand Prix winner of "2017 Miss Teen Japan" and became a household name as an "Imadoki Girl" on the popular morning show Mezamashi TV , is already well-known to Tokusatsu fans. She previously made a memorable guest appearance in episode 28 of Avataro Sentai Donbrothers as Mizuho Ijuin (who transformed into the monster Kagakuki). News of her returning to the genre in a regular role sparked immediate excitement on social media, with fans commenting, "I'm so happy she's back in Tokusatsu!" and "This is a must-watch!" Her new character, "Giriko of the Wave S...