Toei Announces New Tokusatsu Drama 'Kakusei Hunter Omega Horn' Premiering July 26

Toei Co., Ltd. has unveiled its latest tokusatsu (special effects) drama, 'Kakusei Hunter Omega Horn' (角醒ハンター オメガホーン), set to premiere on July 26, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. on TV Asahi's 24-station network. This new series is the second installment of the 'PROJECT R.E.D.' franchise, following the currently airing 'Cho Uchuu Keiji Gavan Infinity' (Super Space Sheriff Gavan Infinity). The announcement was made on June 21, 2026, along with the first cast details and a main visual.

The main visual depicts a roaring, horned giant beast (referred to as a 'kakujuu' or horned beast) alongside a red hero holding a megaphone-like item, accompanied by the catchphrase, 'Raise your voice!' A teaser promotional video, titled '-Awakening-,' has also been released on the official 'PROJECT R.E.D.' YouTube channel and Toei's streaming service TTFC, showing the red hero awakening a giant beast with prominent horns.

The story follows a treasure hunter named Shouto of Flame, who lives a hand-to-mouth existence by selling ancient artifacts he excavates. His life changes when he discovers a set of 'Ego Gear' items and a horn-awakening device called an Omega Horn, which seals the legendary 'Horned Beast King' Enkaku. Enkaku, who can also take a human form, recognizes Shouto's strong ego—a core theme of the series—and names him 'Captain Omega Horn,' compelling him to battle other hunters known as 'horned beast hunters.' These hunters use various Ego Gear to summon horned beasts and compete in 'hunter battles' to capture each other's Ego Gear.

The main cast includes Sho Narahara as Shouto of Flame / Captain Omega Horn, Masato Kunigami as the horned beast Enkaku, Nanaha Itose as the fellow hunter Giriko of Hazan, Shogo Tazuru as the warlord Ibaru of Zetsubou, and Eito Konishi as the horned beast Zetsuenkaku. The series marks the second entry in PROJECT R.E.D., a tokusatsu hero franchise launched in 2026 to occupy the Sunday morning timeslot previously held by the Super Sentai series. Observers note that the arrival of 'Omega Horn' in July suggests that 'Gavan Infinity,' which began in February 2026, may only run for a single half-year season, shorter than typical Toei productions.