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TOKU HD Premieres the Japanese TV series Kamen Raidan Agito

TOKU, the 24/7 live and on-demand television network dedicated to eye-catching anime, popular live-action titles, cult classics, fan-favorite Asian movies and series subtitled and dubbed into English, premieres on November 3rd at 7:30 pm Kamen Raidan Agito, which is considered to be the 30th anniversary creation of the Kamen Rider series.

The 51 episodes (30mins each) TV series was a coproduction deal between Ishimori Productions and Toei, which aired on TV-Asahi in 2001 as the eleven season of the popular Kamen Rider franchise. However, according to a comment made by producer Schinichiro Shiracura from TV-Asahi on Agito production website: “It is not a sequel to Kuuga, so take to the show with that in mind.”

The tagline of the TV series is Awaken the soul, which characterizes a man, who has lost his memories. He doesn’t know who he is, where he came from, or how he came upon his peculiar circumstances, but surprise, for no reason he is able to transform into a powerful superhuman, Agito, when a race of powerful monsters kill randomly selected people around Tokyo.

The police department helps him with a weapon: the G3 powersuit, originally developed to fight against the Unidentified Lifeforms, the enemies of No.4 (Kamen Rider Kuuga). G3 and Agito work together to solve their own mysteries: defeat the enemy or combat each other? There is more to discover with the appearance of Kamen Rider Gills, who will reveal why his father committed suicide.

TOKU is owned and operated by Olympusat, Inc., on Internet Toku is followed by more of 750,000 fans on its Facebook site and has 41,000 enthusiasts on Twitter. It’s currently available on Armstrong, AT&T U-verse, Cablevision Optimum, Claro TV, Comcast Xfinity, Hotwire Communications, Amazon Prime, and Consolidated Communications or on-demand through watchtoku.com

For more information on TOKU’s programming, please visit tokuhd.com.

Media Contact:

Jesús Piñango

Senior Director of News

jesus@olympusat.com

 

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TOKU Presents the Chinese Warring States Age Drama The Legend of Hao Lan

TOKU, the only 24/7 live and on-demand network dedicated to that delivers the most popular and sought-after live-action titles and riveting cult classics from Asia dubbed into English, is pleased to announce the network TV premiere of The Legend of Hao Lan, which airs on November 5, 2019 at 8:00 p.m. EDT.

The 63 episodes Chinese Drama TV series The Legend of Hao Lan is the story of the heroin Li Hao Lan (Wu Jin Yan), who is driven out of her home and sold as a slave even though Li is the daughter of the Public Censor of Zhao. Purchased by Lu Bu Wei (Nie Yuan), she becomes in the prisoner of Ying Yi Ren (Mao Zi Jun) a Qin Royal who is serving as a hostage to guarantee the armistice between the Qin and Zhao states.

The Legend of Hao Lan’s fans considered it as mini-reunion of the much-loved cast of the Yanxi Palace TV series. The Warring States period plot triggers events as the heroine Li Hao Lan becomes Empress Dowager Zhao Ji. However, her journey is full of revenge, desire, and a very exciting adventure. She ultimately births the first emperor who unites China, Qin Shi Huang, securing a place in the annals of China’s history.

TOKU is owned and operated by Olympusat, Inc., and it’s currently available on Armstrong, AT&T U-verse, Cablevision Optimum, Claro TV, Comcast Xfinity, and Hotwire Communications, Consolidated Communications or on-demand through Amazon Prime and watchtoku.com.

For more information on TOKU’s programming, please visit tokuhd.com and Olympusat.com.

Media Contact:

Jesús Piñango

Senior Director of News

561-249-5228

jesus@olympusat.com

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Political Intrigue, Spies and Doomed Romances Light Up the Screen On Toku

TOKU, the only 24/7 linear and on-demand network dedicated to delivering the most popular and sought-after tokusatsu, live-action anime and riveting cult classics from Asia dubbed into English, is pleased to announce the network premieres of two exciting Chinese television series airing during the month of October.

Nothing Gold Can Stay is a 74-episode television series. Zhou Ying is sold to the powerful Shen family by her foster father, yet successfully escapes by sneaking into merchant Wu Ping’s palanquin. The Wu family agreed to take her in after witnessing her remarkable business acumen. Shen Xingyi, the pampered young master of the Shen family will end up falling in love with Zhou Ying. Nothing Gold Can Stay premieres Wednesday, October 02 at 8:00 p.m. ET.

Lost in 1949 tells the tale a female accountant named Huang Li Wen who, on New Year’s Day in 1949, returns to her hometown Shanghai in order to commemorate her husband and comrade’s death. The Shanghai streetwise Qiao Zhicai (Chen Kun) and his younger twin brother Qiao Lijie, together with accountant Huang Liwen must complete a secret mission and protect important people for the party. Lost in 1949 premieres Wednesday, October 09 at 9:00 p.m. ET.

TOKU is owned and operated by Olympusat, Inc., and it’s currently available on Armstrong, AT&T U-verse, Cablevision Optimum, Claro TV, Xfinity, Hotwire Communications, Consolidated Communications or on-demand through Amazon Prime and watchtoku.com.

For more information on TOKU’s programming, please visit tokuhd.com.

Media Contact:

Jesús Piñango

Senior Director of News

561-249-5228

jesus@olympusat.com

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A Gender Bending Romantic Comedy Between Female General and Beautiful Duke on TOKU

TOKU, the only 24/7 live and on-demand network dedicated to delivering the most popular and sought-after live-action titles and riveting cult classics from Asia dubbed into English, is pleased to announce the network TV premiere of Oh My General, which airs on August 15, 2019 at 8:00 p.m. ET.

Oh My General is a 60-episode series set during the Song Dynasty (960-1279 CE) in China, which witnessed the invention of banknotes, gunpowder and the establishment of a permanent navy. Despite the abundance of cultural and technological progress, it was incredibly difficult for women to maintain positions of power. Yet despite the danger that she will be exposed as a woman, Ye Zhao (Ma Sichun) cross-dresses to hide her true identity as she rises to prominence as the country’s finest general. The dowager empress, however, has her eye on Ye Zhao because she constantly worries about Ye Zhao commanding so much power.

The solution, of course, is an arranged marriage to one of the emperor’s nephews Zhao Yujin (Sheng Yilun) — the ne’er-do-well son of Prince Zhao of Nanping. Although Zhao Yujin is known for his remarkable beauty, he is pampered, lazy and spends his time on useless artistic pursuits. Once the couple is married, the story of the real battle of who will take power in this new household begins. Sweeping vistas, palace intrigue, nicely choreographed battle scenes and top-shelf art direction make Oh My General well worth sticking with over the course of dozens of episodes. It is directed by Wu Gang and produced by Jin Yifei.

TOKU is owned and operated by Olympusat, Inc., and it’s currently available on Armstrong, AT&T U-verse, Cablevision Optimum, Claro TV, Comcast Xfinity, Hotwire Communications, Consolidated Communications or on-demand through Amazon Prime and watchtoku.com.

For more information on TOKU’s programming, please visit tokuhd.com and Olympusat.com.

Media Contact:

Jesús Piñango

Senior Director of News

561-249-5228

jesus@olympusat.com

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TOKU anuncia seis nuevos estrenos presentados por primera vez en EE.UU.

A lo largo del mes, TOKU presentará por primera vez en EE.UU. dos nuevas películas tailandesas cargadas de adrenalina, además de cuatro series de televisión, incluyendo tres de los títulos de tokusatsu más esperados de la serie Ultra – Neo Ultra Q, Ultra Galaxy Mega Monster y Ultraman Zero.

Las películas tailandesas contemporáneas que estrenarán durante el mes de agosto son:

Ghost Day, 12 de agosto, 2017 a las 10 p.m. EST. Sinopsis: Ghost Day cuenta la historia de un equipo de producción, de una serie de reality, que decide filmar en un supuesto lugar embrujado, provocando un sinnúmero de situaciones aterradoras y eventos paranormales.

Pahuyut Fighting Beat, 26 de agosto, 2017 a las 10 p.m. EST. Sinopsis: Pahuyut Fighting Beat cuenta la historia de un grupo de jóvenes expertos en Muay Thai, que se ven obligados a utilizar sus habilidades de lucha para defenderse de una amenaza mortal y proteger la vida de la hija de su maestro.

Las series que estrenarán este mes en TOKU son:

Project X. A partir del 23 de agosto, 2017, miércoles a las 10 p.m. EST. Sinopsis: Project X es una serie de 12 episodios sobre ocho adolecentes que fueron reclutados para investigar y resolver algunos de los eventos y misterios más desconcertante y peculiares de Tailandia.

Neo Ultra Q. A partir del 15 de agosto, 2017, de lunes a viernes a las 7 p.m. EST. Sinopsis: Basada en la icónica serie de tokusatsu Ultra Q, esta historia de 12 episodios sigue las aventuras de tres jóvenes que arriesgan sus vidas investigando insólitas apariciones de monstros, catástrofes ecológicas y eventos paranormales.

Ultra Galaxy Mega Monster. A partir del 31 de agosto, 2017, de lunes a viernes a las 7 p.m. EST. Sinopsis: Ultra Galaxy Mega Monster es una adaptación del popular juego de vídeo, Mega Monster Battle. Esta serie japonesa de 26 episodios cuenta la historia de un grupo de exploradores espaciales que luchan en contra criaturas poderosas en un planeta lejano al otro lado del universo.

Ultraman Zero: The Chronicles. A partir del 31 de agosto, 2017, de lunes a viernes a las 7:30 p.m. EST. Sinopsis: Una de las últimas versiones de las series Ultra. Ultraman Zero: The Chronicles es una serie de 26 episodios que sigue las aventuras de Ultraman Zero, el hijo del legendario Ultra Seven, mientras pelea contra algunos de los kaiju más poderosos que la humanidad jamás haya visto.

TOKU forma parte de los canales de Olympusat, Inc., y se encuentra disponible en Amazon Prime, Armstrong, AT&T U-verse, Cablevision Optimum, Claro TV, Comcast Xfinity, Hotwire Communications y MCTV.

Para más información sobre el contenido de TOKU, incluyendo las fechas y horarios de su programación visite: tokuhd.com.

Contacto de Prensa: Jesús Piñango

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TOKU ofrece contenido on demand a través de Amazon Prime

Olympusat Inc., anunció que TOKU se encuentra ahora disponible para los miembros de Amazon Prime a través de Amazon Channels.

A partir de ahora, los miembros de Amazon Prime pueden optar por una suscripción mensual del canal TOKU, la cual ofrece contenido asiático on demand por tan sólo $3.99 al mes, luego de una prueba gratuita de 7 días. La suscripción a TOKU en Amazon Channels permite a los miembros de Amazon Prime disfrutar de su anime favorito, películas asiáticas y clásicos de culto cuando y en el momento que quieran, sin necesidad de estar suscritos a un proveedor de cable.

El contenido on demand disponible en TOKU incluye títulos de gran popularidad, como lo son las series de anime Ladies Versus Butlers, Juden Chan y Saber Rider & The Star Sheriffs, así como la primera temporada de la serie de acción Shinobi Girl. Los suscriptores también tienen acceso a películas asiáticas aclamadas por la fanaticada y a clásicos de culto, incluyendo Ichi the Killer, Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky, Karate Girl, Henge, entre otros.

La incorporación de TOKU a Amazon Channels, provee a los suscriptores de Amazon Prime una amplia variedad de series y películas on demand a través de múltiples dispositivos compatibles con Amazon Video, entre ellos, televisores inteligentes, reproductores de Blu-ray, computadoras, Amazon Fire TV, Fire TV Stick y tabletas Amazon Fire, además de dispositivos iOS y Android. TOKU también ha anunciado planes de ofrecer programación lineal a través de Amazon Channels en una segunda etapa.

TOKU forma parte de los canales de Olympusat, Inc., y se encuentra disponible en Amazon Prime, Armstrong, AT&T U-verse, Cablevision Optimum, Claro TV, Comcast Xfinity, Hotwire Communications y MCTV.

Contacto de Prensa: Jesús Piñango

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TOKU Announced April Premiere Dates

TOKU, the only 24/7 live and on demand television network dedicated to eye-catching anime, popular live-action titles and cult classics from Asia dubbed into English, announced the network premiere of four adrenaline-packed Thai film brimming with mythical creatures, frightful monsters and paranormal events.

“TOKU distinguishes itself from the competition for its large variety of unrivaled programming from Asia, which is why we have put together a collection of films that promise to capture the viewer’s attention from beginning to end,” stated Jesus Piñango, Director of TV Content Strategy at Olympusat. ““Horror and fantasy are among the most popular genres within our audience. I’m certain that these movies are going to enjoy great success.”

The Supernatural thrillers that will premiere this month on TOKU are: Perng Mang: The Haunted Drum (4/8/2017), The Legend of Sudsakorn (4/15/2017), The Sister (4/22/2017) and The Unborn Child (4/29/2017).


Perng Mang: The Haunted Drum – 
April 8, 2017, at 10 p.m. EST. Synopsis: Perng Mang: The Haunted Drum tells the story of Ping, a young nobleman who inherits incredible musical knowledge along with a mysterious drum that has the power of bringing success or death to whoever plays it.

The Legend of Sudsakorn – April 15, 2017, at 10 p.m. EST. Synopsis: The Legend of Sudsakorn follows the adventures of Sudsakorn, a young man, raised in the ancient traditions of magic by his grandfather. Curious to find out what happened to his father, he sets off in a magical quest to find him and bring him back home. However, he will have to face powerful creatures and demons if he wishes to stay alive and reunite his family.

The Sister – April 22, 2017, at 10 p.m. EST. Synopsis: The Sister tells the story of a group of teen musicians who checked into a hotel after a performance outside of Bangkok, not knowing that the room they are staying in harbors a deadly secret. Therefore, they must work together to solve an inexplicable mystery if they wish to survive.

The Unborn Child – April 29, 2017, at 10 p.m. EST. Synopsis: Based on true events, The Unborn Child tells the terrifying story of a woman who claims that her family is being haunted by the ghost of her unborn son.

For more information on TOKU’s programming, including tune in dates and times, please visit tokuhd.com.

Press Contact: Jesús Piñango

 

 

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TOKU Announced the Network Premiere of Ultraman 80

TOKU, the only 24/7 live and on demand television network dedicated to eye-catching anime, popular live-action titles and cult classics from Asia dubbed into English, announced the network premiere of the tokusatsu television series, Ultraman 80 on Monday, March 27, 2017.

Weekdays at 7 p.m. EST, the TOKU audience will be able to enjoy one of the most popular titles in the Ultra series, Ultraman 80. Produced by Tsuburaya Productions, this critically-acclaimed series follows the story of the ninth Ultra Brother, Ultraman 80, a powerful alien warrior from Nebula M78 who protects Earth from ferocious kaiju. As an Ultra Crusader from the Space Garrison, he fights destructive monsters created by a negative energy called Minus Energy, which is caused by wickedness, hatred, anger and sorrow.

We pride ourselves on offering top-quality programming and entertainment from Asia, and this series is not the exception. Ultraman 80 enjoys great popularity among tokusatsu fans everywhere,” stated Jesus Piñango, Director of TV Content Strategy at Olympusat. “The creators of Ultraman 80 did a great job portraying a simple but powerful message without taking away the excitement and epic battles that characterize the Ultra series.”

Ultraman 80 is considered by many as one of the most powerful and renowned Ultra Brothers. The character has since appeared is several Ultra series installments including Ultra Graffiti, Ultra Mebius, Ultraman Ginga: Dark Spark War, Ultraman Zero: The Revenge of Belial and Mega Monster Battle: Ultra Galaxy Legend.

Directed by Koichi Takano and starring Masaaki Daimon, Yûsaku Yara and Hatsunori Hasegawa, Ultraman 80 was the last Ultra series from the Shōwa era and the first to include ending credits and an ending song.

TOKU is owned and operated by Olympusat, Inc., and it’s currently available on Armstrong, AT&T U-verse, Cablevision Optimum, Claro TV, Comcast Xfinity, Hotwire Communications and MCTV. For more information on TOKU’s programming, including tune in dates and times, please visit tokuhd.com.

Press Contact: Jesús Piñango

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