What is EGT
The Birth of EGT
Earl Grey Tokusatsu (EGT for short) is an original genre developed by Max Ellis.
The concept was born from the idea of Spaghetti Westerns (cowboy films made by Italian directors).
“With this in mind, I thought
‘what would you call tokusatsu films made by an Englishman?’
From there I thought, ‘if spaghetti is the most famous Italian food, then what would be England’s?’
and the answer was tea, obviously.”
And the most famous English tea in the world is Earl Grey.
Thus began EGT – tokusatsu hero series made by an English director.
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Cyber Ninja Tekkaraiger
“Ninjutsu and technology, the warrior of justice!”
The ninja hero of justice, who strikes back against evil ninjas lurking in the shadows. He fights by combining ancient ninjutsu with modern technology.
Weapon: Four God Sword (ShiShinTou)
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Cyber Ninja Shadowraiger
“Ninjutsu and technology, the warrior of vengeance!”
Tekkaraiger’s ally and rival. He fights to avenge an injustice in his past.
Weapon: Shadow Fang (KageKiba)
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Avalon, Knight of the Round Table
“Have at you!”
The last knight of the round table, a hero from England. He uses the power of a dragon inside him to protect the fragile peace between the human world, and the world of fantasy.
His battles around the world have brought him to Japan, where he is currently active.
Weapon: Dyrnwyn
EGT history
- 2015
- “Cyber Ninja Tekkaraiger” released
- 2016
- “Cyber Ninja Tekkaraiger Season 2” released
- April 22, 2017
- “Cyber Ninja Tekkaraiger” screening event in Akihabara
- 2020
- “Avalon, Knight of the Round Table” production begins
- October 13, 2020
- Avalon appears in “J Heroes THE ANIMATION” TOKYO MXTV2
- April 18, 2021
- Avalon participated in the J Heroes event “Charity Event to Commemorate 10 Years since the Great East Japan Earthquake in Hanno,” organized by L4 Inc.
- September 12, 2021
- Avalon participated in the “Kaijin Shokai Fes! 2021” (at Keikyu Aburatsubo Marine Park) hero show event
- October 28, 2021
- Max Ellis was interviewed by the Tokusatsu Network
See here for the interview. - November 21, 2021
- Avalon, Knight of the Round Table, participated in “2021 Japan Local Hero Festival”
Shield and Sword Productions also set up a booth and sold original goods!
See here for the Local Hero Festival official website. - January 9, 2022
- Avalon held a photograph event as part of the Medieval Exhibition at Shosen Grande (Jimbocho, Tokyo)
