That Tachibana one! Laughed so hard, yet it's so fitting!
A bunch of toku actors are tweeting about the earthquake in character. Some people have been nice enough to translate them. Most of them are aimed at the kids who watch the show, but I still think they're pretty amazing. Sharing some of my favorites:
"The earth really shook, didn't it? I just made it, it was the work of the Makamou. This time the power of the demons cannot defeat us! Only the power of your laughing voices... If I say this much you'll understand, right? Just try to defeat me.
To the boys and girls of this disaster: I'm sure things are painful for you right now. If it's hard on you, you should know that crying is okay. You don't have to hold in your tears. However, you must keep your mind and spirit strong. If you show your strong self, surely that will help the people around you. I also have to keep strong. ~shu"
- Kamen Rider Hibiki
"I'm the Gokaiger Captain Marvelous!
You guys are suffering. You probably want to cry.
But you guys have some great people near you.
That's your mom, your dad, everyone who's helping you, everyone who's near you now!
Everyone is fighting with all their strength for you!
Don't say don't cry! But the feeling of wanting to save someone comes from having a strong heart!
You guys have a great power!
It'll definitely be ok!" -Captain Marvelous
"To all the children, I have a message from Godai (who is in another country at the moment) that he wanted me to pass on to you guys. The rain will eventually clear and become a blue sky!! Even now, on the other side of the clouds are the ever stretching blue skies! Please give it your all and never give up!" - Sakurako Sawatari
"Children, please endure these tough times just a little bit longer. Please, keep it up. Just remember that us heroes will always be by your side.
Even now, we are continuing the fight. The enemy is a greater threat than Golgom or Crisis, the ferociousness of nature. Even so, we won't lose! Let's all fight together, we can't lose!"
- Kamen Rider Black
"You guys okay? Shotaro and Phillip and Ryu are all fighting to help you all. Have faith in Kamen Riders, in your heroes! Now, count up your courage! Good luck everyone!" -Akiko
"This message goes out now, to those of you who survived. We, NEVER, are on our way to you. For now, endure. For one time only, both NEVER and Kamen Rider Eternal, will help you. We're brining all our Gaia Memories with us. Hang in there!" - Kamen Rider Eternal
"Dear readers, have you been able to sleep at all? You must be scared and nervous huh? But you should know that no one is alone in this. Ryotaro, Yuuto, Momo, and the rest of the guys are all fighting right now with all their might to protect this country. Don't forget that everyone will always have friends. To the adults, please help comfort the children!" - Hana
"It really sucks... It's really scary.... It's really painful... But y'know... you gotta hang in there, and survive this! Because that's what leads to the future! You gotta get there!" - Momotaros
"Can anyone hear me? It's Ryotaro Nogami. I'd like to hurry over and help, but currently Momo, our group and I are fighting in a different time, so we will probably be a bit late. So until then, I'll leave that time to you guys. Let's fight together!" -Ryotaro Nogami
"Today I, Eiji Hino, and Ankh are fighting the Yummy! We're in a far-off place right now, so just hang in there!" - Eiji/Kamen Rider OOO
"We will help protect this planet and everyone on it! So please rest easy. Fujimiya, it's time to get to business. GAIAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!" - Ultraman Gaia
These are all from Yuuto/Kamen Rider Zeronos
"Never give up! Grab hold and protect the people who you love with your own two hands! Let me tell you this to start! You are all con~sid~era~bly strong!"
"I'm gonna make a promise with you guys. I will definitely protect you, so you guys definitely won't give up, promise me that we'll fight together! ... Contract complete!* You'll sleep sound now, right?"
"Everyone, are you okay? Deneb and I are doing our best and fighting, but it seems it'll take a little more time. Try your best! So many heros are fighting! Don't worry!"
"Were you able to sleep all right yesterday? I'm eating the shiitake I hate and doing my best too! If it gets tough, try to remember the fun things until now. The past should give us hope!"
I guess he's injured (not seriously), so it's really sweet he's doing this while he rests up.
"Just like Kuuga, you guys also have the power to be kind and protect other people. Due to the current severity of the times, it's especially important to be considerate to each other. Be strong, kids! - Kaoru Ichijou
"When times are tough you might want to cry, in those times you shouldn't hold back! You are definitely not alone, don't forget everyone is cheering you on! When you guys do your best I also get courage. We can get through this together!" - Asumu Adachi
"This is from overseas! We just came from patrolling future Japan, everyone was smiling so it'll be ok! We're cheering you on from the other side of the ocean!" - Power Rangers Time Force Pink
(thought that one was especially touching, hope more western toku actors do these!)
"Do what we can. Each and every one of you has that ability. Even if the strength of a single person is small, if we all combine our strengths, there is no wall which we can not climb. No matter how hard it is, someone will hold out their hand to you. That's the world that we wanted to create." - Kamen Rider Zolda
"Is everyone all right? It's been hard, but do your best, we're helping, you must not lose!" - Kintaros
"Everyone, it's been a while! It's Ibuki. Now's the time to show the results of your training! If there's people around you in trouble, or people who are down, let's encourage them and help them. Join your power with everyone and face this crisis! I'm helping too!" - Kamen Rider Ibuki
Kamen Rider Blade spoilers
"Kenzaki! Where are you? Your strength is needed now! We need to fight together again for the sake of the people! For the sake of the Earth!!" - Kamen Rider Chalice
(in reply) "Hajime, you must protect the things that are around you, and I will do the same for those around me, that is how we can work together. Even though we are separated, the things we need to protect are the same, so we must keep on standing up to defend them. Good luck over there!" -Kamen Rider Blade
"Until now, I've been saved multiple times by your support. So, this time it's my turn. Even if I don't say something like "Do your best" I think everyone will be trying hard enough. At any rate, I'm sending my strength, so completely accept it, okay? Now's when I show my angel technique!" - Hyde/Gosei Blue
"Hello. Everyone who's hanging in there, you're helping! With lots of smiles, you can make your family and friends take heart!" - Naomi
"Look up. Because when you look down, you'll just get uneasy and remember bad things. Don't worry, we'll protect you." - Kamen Rider Kabuto
"Everyone! It's become dark outside again, hasn't it? But, soon the sun will show it's face! Then, in a loud voice, let's try saying "good morning!!" Vigor will appear!!" - Sonoda Mari
"At any time, I believe, because it connects to the beginning of hope!" - Kamen Rider Blade
"Do your best!! I'm sorry only words are coming out. I think the feeling of never giving up is a hero's soul. All of you, never ever give up and do your best too!!!" - Deneb
"Yo-! Since I'm active at night, I'll say this at this time*!! Let's Kiva our best together with me, Kivat-bat the Third! If you're courageous~~you can do anything! WAKE!! UUUUUP!!! ...but, sleep well too, okay?" - Kivat-bat the Third
"Everyone, it's been a while! It's Alata! It was scary, and you're cold, right? But, if you felt a little like you were broken, remember this word "I won't give up". No one is alone. Because we Gosei Angels are always by your side. So, definitely don't give up!
Please don't give up guys...! If you never give up, it will eventually work out for you! We Goseiger continued to fight on so long believing in those words. Us heroes will definitely protect this planet! Protecting the Earth is an angel's duty! Skyick Storm Power, Gosei Red!"
- Alata/Gosei Red
(feel I should add that apparently his family lost their house, so it's extra amazing he's taking the time to do this)
"I know. I know that humans are strong. And that they are kind. Strength that can give other people feelings, I was taught that from humans. You have it too. So, let's fight together to protect those smiles!!
Now, heroes all over the world are fighting to protect everyone's smiles. So, all of you, it's your duty to protect your family and friends! From here, it's your turn!"
- Gosei Knight
"Upon hearing the news of the eastern Japan earthquake, I found myself not just weeping but wishing for something. To witness those in the disaster area persevering, which would in turn encourage me.
To those who ask, What is justice? What is love? What is bravery? Now won't we unleash the spirit of the Japanese people on the waiting world? It will be just a bit longer. Please do your best." - Kamen Rider V3
Also posting something from out of character Eiji because I think it's really touching:
"Today was the first Kamen Rider OOO in a while. How was it?
Courage.
Did you receive some?
I'm happy to send some courage to even just a few people with today's show.
Today, after work, we OOO cast drew this on a white board.
We have put various feelings into this board.
Maybe this is all we can do right now but we want to send out our thoughts.
"Face forward and keep going."
Though there are still aftershocks going on, bit by bit people are facing forward and going on.
But in that we must not forget those we have lost in this great earthquake.
That may be hard for one person to so, but it's ok!
Nobody is alone.
If you're lonely
if it hurts
if it's tough
if you want to cry
if you're scared
if it's painful
you can reach out your hand.
Nobody's alone, after all.
Let's get through this.
For the future we're going to live in.
sign:
In our thoughts and prayers.
To bring back the smiles.
(Kamen Rider OOO)
Together let's get through this.
Believe in tomorrow."