Expectations for Future Toei Tokusatsu Events

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I am the type of person who usually doesn't go to events

but I went to quite a few events in August.

Hibiki is Tough

This is a collaboration event with Tora-san to commemorate the 20th anniversary.

To be honest, there wasn't much Hibiki content, but the Tora-san Memorial Hall itself was quite elaborate and interesting. (By the way, I have never seen the Tora-san series.)
Shibamata itself was a nice place where I could enjoy the townscape without it being crowded.

Ryuki Event

This is an event for the Shinkocchou Seihou line.
Since the main focus was on purchasing, I thought it was an event that was neither more nor less than that. It was free, so it met my expectations.

Sunshine City has plenty of other places to go, so in that sense, it wasn't bad.

All Super Sentai Exhibition

This was at the Prism Hall in Tokyo Dome, which was quite spacious and worth seeing.

The sheer number of exhibits makes you feel the weight of 50 years of history.

What was particularly overwhelming was the display where about 300 members were gathered, and the presentation where each Sentai team was highlighted along with their familiar background music was tear-jerking.
There were also autographs from Super Sentai cast members who visited. Seeing over a dozen of Tomokazu Seki's autographs lined up was a masterpiece.

The merchandise was also varied, as it emphasized the era and character traits.
For example, the nostalgic tin badges featured Showa Sentai, and the light-reflecting keychains featured car-themed Sentai.

Furthermore, at the very end,unofficialteams were even displayed... wow, I'm impressed.

Expectations for future events

As with the Kuuga exhibition, I felt there were many events this year that picked up specific works.

Perhaps there are circumstances that make it easier to plan than V-Cinema or stage plays.

For me, I believe that in whatever form it takes, holding these kinds of developments regularly makes one feel more attached to the works.

Next year is the 25th anniversary of Agito and the 20th anniversary of Kabuto. There are hints of a video project for Kabuto, but will there be something for Agito as well?
As for Super Sentai, I have the impression that there are fewer opportunities to look back on the past than with Rider. It wouldn't be strange if something were planned for Gaoranger on its own.

In any case, I believe that events have a higher degree of freedom than video works.

Based on this year's events, I hope there will be further developments.