Film

Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters the Movie: Protect the Tokyo Enetower!

Name: Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters the Movie: Protect the Tokyo Enetower!
Genre: Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
Released: 2012
Cast: Katsuhiro Suzuki, Ryoma Baba, Arisa Komiya, Hiroya Matsumoto, Yuichi Nakamura

A Go-Busters team film where the five rangers face Vaglass's latest threat to Tokyo's power tower. Colorful, kinetic tokusatsu action designed for ensemble fun: three heroes in suits performing wire-work and practical effects alongside rubber suit monsters and giant robot fights. Perfect for fans of ranger shows or anyone who loves commitment to practical spectacle without irony.

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