Kamen Rider Kabuto
Title screen.
Genre	Tokusatsu
Created by	Shotaro Ishinomori
Starring	Hiro Mizushima Yuuki Sato Yui Satonaka Kazuki Kato Yuusuke Yamamoto Masato Uchiyama Hidenori Tokuyama
Narrated by	Eiichiro Suzuki
Opening theme	"NEXT LEVEL" by YU-KI
Ending theme	"FULL FORCE" by RIDER CHIPS "LORD OF THE SPEED" by RIDER CHIPS
Composer(s)	Kuniaki Haishima
Country of origin	Japan
No. of episodes	49 (List of episodes)
Production
Producer(s)	Jun Kaji Shinichirō Shirakura Naomi Takebe
Running time	24-25 minutes (per episode)
Broadcast
Original channel	tv asahi
Original run	2006-01-29 – 2007-01-21
Chronology
Preceded by	Kamen Rider Hibiki
Followed by	Kamen Rider Den-O
External links
Official website
IMDb profile

Kamen Rider Kabuto (仮面ライダーカブト, Kamen Raidā Kabuto^?, Masked Rider Kabuto) is a Japanese tokusatsu superhero television series. It is the sixteenth installment in the popular Kamen Rider Series of tokusatsu programs. It is a joint collaboration between Ishimori Productions and Toei. The series was broadcast on tv asahi. The first episode aired on 2006-01-29 and with the final episode airing on 2007-01-21, completing the series with 49 episodes. The series represents the 35th anniversary of the Kamen Rider Series, as indicated by a notice at the beginning of the pilot episode reading, in Japanese, "Kamen Rider 35th Anniversary Production". Image File history File links Kamenriderkabutotvlogo1. ... Icons of tokusatsu in the late 1970s: Spider-Man, Kamen Rider Stronger, Kamen Rider V3, Battle Fever J, Ultraman Jonias, as well as the manga and anime icon Doraemon Tokusatsu ) is a Japanese word that literally means special effects. ... Shotaro Ishinomori , January 25, 1938—January 28, 1998) was an influential figure in manga, anime and tokusatsu who created several immensely popular long-running series such as Cyborg 009 and the Kamen Rider Series. ... Hiro Mizushima photo from Newtype Live May 2007 Hiro Mizushima , born April 13, 1984) is a Japanese actor. ... Yuuki Sato ) is a Japanese actor, better known for portraying Arata Kagami/Kamen Rider Gatack in the Japanese childrens show, Kamen Rider Kabuto. ... Yui, as of 2006 Yui Satonaka (里中唯, Satonka Yui) born January 10, 1986, is a Gravure idol and actress. ... Kazuki Kato // Profile Name: 加藤和樹 Last Name (romaji): Kato First Name (romaji): Kazuki Profession: Singer/Actor Date of birth: 1984 October 7 Birthplace: Aichi Prefecture Height: 181 cm Star sign: Libra Blood type: A Hobbies: Photography, basketball, swimming, baseball, tennis, short distance, hurdle, guitar Special Skills: Backflip Stage Performances Kazuki Kato... Masato Uchiyama ), born 2 May 1986 is a Japanese actor. ... Hidenori Tokuyama (born January 30, 1982) is a Japanese actor (and sometimes singer). ... TRF may refer to: Tuned radio frequency receiver TRF (band), a J-pop group Sandefjord Airport, Torp, (IATA airport code) Tropical Rainforest Thyrotropin-releasing hormone (or factor), a peptide hormone secreted by the hypothalamus Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation, racehorse rescue organization Texas Renaissance Festival Categories: | ... RIDER CHIPS is a Japanese hard rock band comprised of Yoshio Nomura (野村義男 Nomura Yoshio, Guitar), Koichi Terasawa (寺沢功一 Terasawa Kouichi, Bass), JOE (Drums), and Ricky (Vocals). ... Kuniaki Haishima (Family name: 蓜島, given name: 邦明) is a Japanese musician and composer. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Japan. ... Kamen Rider Kabuto is the 2006 incarnation of the Kamen Rider franchise. ... TV Asahi Corporation ) (TYO: 9409 ), also known as EX and Tele-Asa ), is a television network headquartered in Roppongi, Minato, Tokyo, Japan. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 29th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... is the 21st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Kamen Rider Hibiki , Masked Rider Echo Demon) is a Japanese tokusatsu superhero television series. ... Kamen Rider Den-O , Masked Rider Den-O) is the seventeenth and current installment in the popular Kamen Rider Series of tokusatsu programs. ... Icons of tokusatsu in the late 1970s: Spider-Man, Kamen Rider Stronger, Kamen Rider V3, Battle Fever J, Ultraman Jonias, as well as the manga and anime icon Doraemon Tokusatsu ) is a Japanese word that literally means special effects. ... For other uses, see Superhero (disambiguation). ... A statue of Kamen Rider 1 outside of Bandai Corporate Headquarters, Tokyo, Japan The Kamen Rider Series , translated as Masked Rider Series) is the overall name of a franchise of Japanese tokusatsu. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Toei Animation. ... TV Asahi Corporation ) (TYO: 9409 ), also known as EX and Tele-Asa ), is a television network headquartered in Roppongi, Minato, Tokyo, Japan. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 29th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... is the 21st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... An anniversary (from the Latin anniversarius, from the words for year and to turn, meaning (re)turning yearly; known in English since c. ... A television pilot is the first episode of an intended television series. ...

Synopsis

Kamen Rider Kabuto revolves around the story of a man named Tendo Soji. He has trained seven years while waiting for the Kabuto Zecter so that he may properly take up the name of Kamen Rider Kabuto. Making many enemies while at the same time meeting other Riders with mysterious origins, Tendou attempts to accomplish his goal at all costs; Protecting the girl Hiyori and destroying all Worms that otherwise threaten humanity. Making a friend in Kagami Arata, who later becomes Kamen Rider Gatack, the two work together and protect Hiyori along with humanity from the alien Worms that arrived from a meteorite seven years ago.

Masked Rider System

Main article: Zecters

Zecters, also known as the Masked Rider System, are compilation of mobile systems that seem to affect space/time. They were created by the Natives, a species of Worm that arrived on Earth 35 years ago. These Natives in turn gave the Zecters to humans, so that they may protect them from alien Worms that would arrive later. Jaunting from the ZECT headquarters, it appears instantaneously to the selected personnel so that they may transform into the respective Rider to fight any Worms in the vicinity. Zecters are fictional devices that exist in the japanese tokusatsu series, Kamen Rider Kabuto. ...

There are eight known Zecters within the Masked Rider System, each allowing the user to become a different Rider.

• Kamen Rider Kabuto
• Kamen Rider TheBee
• Kamen Rider Drake
• Kamen Rider Sasword
• Kamen Rider Gatack
• Kamen Rider Kick Hopper
• Kamen Rider Punch Hopper
• Kamen Rider Dark Kabuto

There also exist two other Zecters known as the Perfect Zecter and the Hyper Zecter. The Perfect Zecter serves as a primary weapon while the Hyper Zecter is a power-up device that enhances the powers of the original Zecter. Kamen Rider Kabuto - Rider Form Kamen Rider Kabuto - Masked Form Kamen Rider Kabuto ) is the main protagonist of Kamen Rider Kabuto. ... Kamen Rider TheBee - Rider Form Kamen Rider TheBee - Masked Form Kamen Rider TheBee ) is one of the characters in Kamen Rider Kabuto. ... Kamen Rider Drake is one of the characters of Kamen Rider Kabuto. ... Kamen Rider Sasword - Rider Form Kamen Rider Sasword - Masked Form Kamen Rider Sasword ) is one of the characters in Kamen Rider Kabuto. ... Kamen Rider Gatack - Rider Form. ... Kamen Rider Kick Hopper Kamen Rider Kick Hopper ) is one of the main antagonists of Kamen Rider Kabuto. ... Kamen Rider Punch Hopper Kamen Rider Punch Hopper ) is one of the main antagonists of Kamen Rider Kabuto. ... Kamen Rider Dark Kabuto - Rider Form Kamen Rider Dark Kabuto - Masked Form Kamen Rider Dark Kabuto ) is one of the major antagonists in Kamen Rider Kabuto. ...

Characters

Main article: List of Kamen Rider Kabuto characters

A list of all the various characters within Kamen Rider Kabuto. The main characters within the series are split into four groups, protagonists, ZECT, renegade Riders, and Worms. A list of the various characters throughout the Japanese tokusatsu series Kamen Rider Kabuto. ...

Worm

Main article: Worm (Kamen Rider Kabuto)

The main villains of the series, these alien like lifeforms seem to take pride in stealing human identities and then killing them. They arrived when the Shibuya Meteorite crashed into Earth seven years ago. Another species of Worm, the Natives, arrived on a meteorite 35 years ago, similar to the Shibuya Meteorite. Salis (Pupaworm) This article or section needs copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone and/or spelling. ...

Episodes

Main article: List of Kamen Rider Kabuto episodes

1. The Strongest Man (最強男, Saikyō Otoko^?)
2. The First Two-Step Transformation (初2段変身, Hatsu Ni-dan Henshin^?)
3. I am Justice!! (俺が正義！！, Ore ga Seigi!!^?)
4. Explaining Love!! (愛を説く！！, Ai o Toku!!^?)
5. Order to Capture!! (捕獲指令！！, Hokaku Shirei!!^?)
6. My Flower (オレ様の花, Ore-sama no Hana^?)
7. #2 Appears (2号新登場, Nigō Shin Tōjō^?)
8. Angry Tofu (怒れる豆腐, Ikareru Tōfu^?)
9. The Bee's Insanity!! (蜂の乱心！！, Hachi no Ranshin!!^?)
10. I'm Not Your Friend (友じゃねぇ, Tomo ja Nee^?)
11. The Party Burns (合コン燃ゆ, Gōkon Moeyu^?)
12. The Makeup Thousand-Man Cut (化粧千人斬, Keshō Sennin Giri^?)
13. The Team Dissolves (チーム解散, Chīmu Kaisan^?)
14. Back of the Back of the Back (裏の裏の裏, Ura no Ura no Ura^?)
15. The Monster Noted Doctor!? (怪人名医！？, Kaijin Meii!?^?)
16. An Unthinkable Storm (まさかの嵐, Masaka no Arashi^?)
17. Restored Memories!! (甦る記憶！！, Yomigaeru Kioku!!^?)
18. Farewell, Gon… (さらばゴン…, Saraba Gon…^?)
19. Scorpion Millionaire (さそり富豪, Sasori Fugō^?)
20. Hey, Jiiya (ねぇじいや, Nee Jiiya^?)
21. VS Stag Beetle (VSクワガタ, Tai Kuwagata^?)
22. Birth of a Special Compilation (誕生特別編, Tanjō Tokubetsu Hen^?)
23. Riddle + Riddle = X (謎＋謎＝X, Nazo Tasu Nazo Wa Ekkusu^?)
24. The Ramen Way (ラーメン道, Rāmen Dō^?)
25. The Proud Searchlight (驕る捜査線, Ogoru Sōsasen^?)
26. Love That Shook the Earth (激震する愛, Gekishin Suru Ai^?)
27. Me!? A Murderer (俺！？殺人犯, Ore!? Satsujinhan^?)
28. Why!? Death (なぜ！？絶命, Naze!? Zetsumei^?)
29. The Dark Kitchen (闇キッチン, Yami Kitchin^?)
30. Miso Soup Ascension (味噌汁昇天, Misoshiru Shōten^?)
31. Shocking Fact (衝撃の事実, Shōgeki no Jijitsu^?)
32. Puzzle Unraveled!! (解ける謎！！, Tokeru Nazo!!^?)
33. The Sprouting Adjutant (萌える副官, Moeru Fukukan^?)
34. Breaking Super Evolution (砕け超進化, Kudake Chō Shinka^?)
35. The Hell Brothers (地獄の兄弟, Jigoku no Kyōdai^?)
36. Red Shoes' Recklessness (赤い靴暴走, Akai Kutsu Bōsō^?)
37. School's Ghost Story (学校の怪談, Gakkō no Kaidan^?)
38. The Dangerous Younger Sister (あぶない妹, Abunai Imōto^?)
39. The Powerful Black Opponent (強敵黒カブ, Kyōteki Kuro Kabu^?)
40. The Saddest Battle (最大の哀戦, Saidai no Aisen^?)
41. The Strongest Defeated (敗れる最強, Yabureru Saikyō^?)
42. Worst Terror VS Worst Fear (最凶vs最恐, Saikyō Tai Saikyō^?)
43. I targeting Me (俺を狙う俺, Ore o Nerau Ore^?)
44. What is to live (生きるとは, Ikiru to wa^?)
45. Christmas Earthquake (Xマス激震, Kurisumasu Gekishin^?)
46. Farewell, Tsurugi!! (さらば剣！！, Saraba Tsurugi!!^?)
47. Rushing into the Last Chapter (最終章突入, Saishūshō Totsunyū^?)
48. Tendou Dies!! (天道死す！！, Tendō Shisu!!^?)
49. Path of Heaven (天の道, Ten no Michi^?)

Kamen Rider Kabuto is the 2006 incarnation of the Kamen Rider franchise. ...

Quotes

Throughout the series, it's been noted that the main protagonist, Souji Tendou would always quote from his adoptive grandmother. In other episodes, his step-sister, Jyuka Tendou would also quote from her grandmother as well. To counter this, Tsurugi Kamishiro had also chipped in quotes from his butler, Jiiya.

My Grandmother said this...

• He who walks the path of heaven will rule over everything
• Force the world to revolve around you. It's more fun to think that way.
• People become stronger through adventures.
• When people love others, they grow weaker, though it's nothing to be ashamed of. True weakness lies elsewhere.
• When not close by, one is even closer.
• Chase two birds, and you catch two birds.
• People who steal things, lose something even more important.
• It is enjoyable to eat something delicious, but the greatest joy comes from the time spent waiting for it.
• If you wish it to be so, luck will always be on your side.
• Flowers can make any girl glow.
• All girls are equally beautiful.
• A knife can only bring happiness when used in cooking.
• Fancy flavors cannot hide poor cooking.
• It is fun to add a secret flavor so that no one knows. But... it's more fun to find it.
• Even the devil's whispers can sometimes sound like an angel's voice.
• One that drowns in oneself will eventually fall to darkness.
• Even in a world full only with enemies, there will always be someone you must protect.
• If you receive a little kindness, give them a large serving.
• Imitating others is not bad, for it's how we recognize ourselves.
• Once you know the real thing... you won't be fooled by an imitation.
• Children are treasures. The greatest sin in this world is to damage those treasures.
• Angels descend during meals, for it is a sacred time.
• There are two things a man must never do. One is to not make girls cry...The other is to not handle food so crudely!
• The sun is wonderful, it can make even the dirt shine.
• Life is a long path to a goal. Drop your heavy luggage and enjoy walking with your hands empty.
• Men must be cool. Boiling water is but vapor.
• The wishes of the children are the future's reality...Adults that laugh at such dreams are no longer human.
• A bond is a deep connection that can never be broken. Even if apart, heart and heart are still connected.
• My evolution is faster than the speed of the light. There is nothing in the whole universe that can keep up with my evolution.
• The justice is myself.

As Jiiya always said...

• A noble deed must be nobly returned.
• All men are fiery, their sparks lit early so that they can become fireworks.
• There is no wealth greater than friendship, so let's make it our treasure.

Kamen Rider Kabuto: GOD SPEED LOVE

Main article: Kamen Rider Kabuto: God Speed Love

The movie spin-off of the 2006 Kamen Rider Series, entitled Kamen Rider Kabuto: God Speed Love, was released in Japan on August 5th. The film took place in an alternate timeline and served as an alternate prologue to the series, featuring three new Riders known as Hercus, Ketaros and Caucasus.

Hyper Battle Video

See also: Kamen Rider Hyper Battle

The Hyper Battle Video for Kamen Rider Kabuto, Enter! Hyper Gatack was released during the later half of 2006. Within this direct-to-video feature, Hyper Gatack appears, albeit only featuring an enforced "Tachyon Fractor". Also, this is the only instance in which the Zecters are able to talk. Gatack Zecter is voiced by Kouji Yusa, while Kabuto Zecter is voiced by Tomokazu Seki. Kamen Rider Hyper Battle ) Video/DVDs have been yearly direct to video/DVD shorts since the birth of the New Generation (Millennium Series/Post Ishinomori) Kamen Riders. ... A film that is released direct-to-video (also straight-to-video) is one which has been released to the public on home video formats first rather than first being released in movie theaters. ... Kouji Yusa (遊佐浩二 Yusa Kouji, born August 12, 1968) is a seiyū who was born in Kyoto, Japan. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

Video game

Main article: Kamen Rider Kabuto (game)

A video game based on the series was produced by Bandai for the PlayStation 2, under the name Kamen Rider Kabuto. Released on November 30th, it is a fighting game featuring all Riders seen in the show and movie, along with Hyper Gatack. The game features 5 different modes of play, ranging from a story mode to several multi-player modes. Kamen Rider Kabuto ) is a PlayStation 2 video game based on the popular Kamen Rider Kabuto T.V. Series. ... “PS2” redirects here. ... November 30 is the 334th day (335th on leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ...

Music

Opening theme

1. "NEXT LEVEL" by YU-KI (TRF) (Eps. 1-48)

Ending themes

1. "FULL FORCE" by RIDER CHIPS (Eps. 1-32)
2. "LORD OF THE SPEED" by RIDER CHIPS featuring Arata Kagami (Yuuki Sato) (Eps. 33-49)

TRF in 2006 from left to right: Chiharu, Sam, Yu-Ki, Etsu and DJ Koo TRF (Tetsuya Komuro Rave Factory) is a Japanese popular music group. ... RIDER CHIPS is a Japanese hard rock band comprised of Yoshio Nomura (野村義男 Nomura Yoshio, Guitar), Koichi Terasawa (寺沢功一 Terasawa Kouichi, Bass), JOE (Drums), and Ricky (Vocals). ... RIDER CHIPS is a Japanese hard rock band comprised of Yoshio Nomura (野村義男 Nomura Yoshio, Guitar), Koichi Terasawa (寺沢功一 Terasawa Kouichi, Bass), JOE (Drums), and Ricky (Vocals). ... Yuuki Sato ) is a Japanese actor, better known for portraying Arata Kagami/Kamen Rider Gatack in the Japanese childrens show, Kamen Rider Kabuto. ...

Cast

• Souji Tendou / Kamen Rider Kabuto (天道 総司 / 仮面ライダーカブト, Tendō Sōji / Kamen Raidā Kabuto^?) - Hiro Mizushima (水嶋 ヒロ, Mizushima Hiro^?)
• Shin Kagami / Kamen Rider Gatack (加賀美 新 / 仮面ライダーガタック, Kagami Shin / Kamen Raidā Gatakku^?) - Yuuki Sato (佐藤 祐基, Satō Yūki^?)
• Sou Yaguruma / Kamen Rider Kick Hopper (矢車 想 / 仮面ライダーキックホッパー, Yaguruma Sō / Kamen Raidā Kikku Hoppā^?) - Hidenori Tokuyama (徳山 秀典, Tokuyama Hidenori^?)
• Shun Kageyama / Kamen Rider Punch Hopper (影山 瞬 / 仮面ライダーパンチホッパー, Kageyama Shun / Kamen Raidā Panchi Hoppā^?) - Masato Uchiyama (内山 眞人, Uchiyama Masato^?)
• Daisuke Kazama / Kamen Rider Drake (風間 大介 / 仮面ライダードレイク, Kazama Daisuke / Kamen Raidā Doreiku^?) - Kazuki Kato (加藤 和樹, Katō Kazuki^?)
• Tsurugi Kamishiro / Kamen Rider Sasword (神代 剣 / 仮面ライダーサソード, Kamishiro Tsurugi / Kamen Raidā Sasōdo^?) - Yuusuke Yamamoto (山本 裕典, Yamamoto Yūsuke^?)
• Souji Kusakabe / Kamen Rider Dark Kabuto (日下部 総司 / 仮面ライダーダークカブト, Kusakabe Sōji / Kamen Raidā Dāku Kabuto^?) - Hiro Mizushima (水嶋 ヒロ, Mizushima Hiro^?)
• Hiyori Kusakabe (日下部 ひより, Kusakabe Hiyori^?) - Yui Satonaka (里中 唯, Satonaka Yui^?)
• Renge Takatori (高鳥 蓮華, Takatori Renge^?) - Yuka Teshima (手嶋 ゆか, Teshima Yuka^?)
• Jyuka Tendou (天道 樹花, Tendō Juka^?) - Natsumi Okumura (奥村 夏未, Okumura Natsumi^?)
• Shuichi Tadokoro (田所 修一, Tadokoro Shuichi^?) - Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi (山口 祥行, Yamaguchi Yoshiyuki^?)
• Yuzuki Misaki (岬 祐月, Misaki Yuzuki^?) - Anna Nagata (永田 杏奈, Nagata Anna^?)
• Gon (ゴン, Gon^?) - Airu Kanzaki (神崎 愛瑠, Kanzaki Airu^?)
• Jiiya (じいや, Jiiya^?) - Yasukiyo Umeno (梅野 泰靖, Umeno Yasukiyo^?)
• Rena Mamiya (間宮 麗奈, Mamiya Rena^?) - Hitomi Miwa (三輪 ひとみ, Miwa Hitomi^?)
• Reiji Nogi (乃木 怜治, Nogi Reiji^?) - Tak Sakaguchi (坂口 拓, Sakaguchi Taku^?)
• Negishi (根岸, Negishi^?) - Masahiro Kobayashi (小林 正寛, Kobayashi Masahiro^?)
• Yumiko Takemiya (竹宮 弓子, Takemiya Yumiko^?) - Megumi Nishimuta (西牟田 恵, Nishimuta Megumi^?)
• Masato Mishima (三島 正人, Mishima Masato^?) - Tomohisa Yuge (弓削 智久, Yuge Tomohisa^?)
• Riku Kagami (加賀美 陸, Kagami Riku^?) - Hirotaro Honda (本田 博太郎, Honda Hirotarō^?)
• Voice of Zecter (ゼクターの音声, Zekutā no Onsei^?) - Surage Gajria (スラージ・ガジリア, Surāji Gajiria^?)
• Narrator (ナレーター, Narētā^?) - Eiichiro Suzuki (鈴木 英一郎, Suzuki Eiichirō^?)

Kamen Rider Kabuto - Rider Form Kamen Rider Kabuto - Masked Form Kamen Rider Kabuto ) is the main protagonist of Kamen Rider Kabuto. ... Hiro Mizushima (水嶋ヒロ Mizushima Hiro) (b. ... Kamen Rider Gatack - Rider Form. ... Yuuki Sato ) is a Japanese actor, better known for portraying Arata Kagami/Kamen Rider Gatack in the Japanese childrens show, Kamen Rider Kabuto. ... Kamen Rider Kick Hopper Kamen Rider Kick Hopper ) is one of the main antagonists of Kamen Rider Kabuto. ... Hidenori Tokuyama (born January 30, 1982) is a Japanese actor (and sometimes singer). ... Kamen Rider Punch Hopper Kamen Rider Punch Hopper ) is one of the main antagonists of Kamen Rider Kabuto. ... Masato Uchiyama ), born 2 May 1986 is a Japanese actor. ... Kamen Rider Drake is one of the characters of Kamen Rider Kabuto. ... Kazuki Kato // Profile Name: 加藤和樹 Last Name (romaji): Kato First Name (romaji): Kazuki Profession: Singer/Actor Date of birth: 1984 October 7 Birthplace: Aichi Prefecture Height: 181 cm Star sign: Libra Blood type: A Hobbies: Photography, basketball, swimming, baseball, tennis, short distance, hurdle, guitar Special Skills: Backflip Stage Performances Kazuki Kato... Kamen Rider Sasword - Rider Form Kamen Rider Sasword - Masked Form Kamen Rider Sasword ) is one of the characters in Kamen Rider Kabuto. ... Kamen Rider Dark Kabuto - Rider Form Kamen Rider Dark Kabuto - Masked Form Kamen Rider Dark Kabuto ) is one of the major antagonists in Kamen Rider Kabuto. ... Hiro Mizushima (水嶋ヒロ Mizushima Hiro) (b. ... Yui, as of 2006 Yui Satonaka (里中唯, Satonka Yui) born January 10, 1986, is a Gravure idol and actress. ... Anna Nagata as Hirono Shimizu in the film Battle Royale. ... Tak Sakaguchi (坂口拓) is a Japanese actor. ... Masahiro Kobayashi is a Japanese voice actor who portrayed Barret Wallace in the Japanese versions of Final Fantasy VII Advent Children and Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII. He has also appeared in Seija No Koushin as Tatsuo Inose, and GTO: Great Teacher Onizuka as Hajime Hakamada. ... Tomohisa Yuge is a Japanese actor who has had roles in numerous TV Asahi Tokusatsu shows, including the currently airing Kamen Rider Kabuto. ...

Suit actors

• Kamen Rider Kabuto / Kamen Rider Dark Kabuto - Seiji Takaiwa (高岩 成二, Takaiwa Seiji^?)
• Kamen Rider Gatack / Kamen Rider TheBee - Makoto Ito (伊藤 慎, Itō Makoto^?)
• Kamen Rider Drake - Yoshifumi Oshikawa (押川 善文, Oshikawa Yoshifumi^?)
• Kamen Rider Sasword / Kamen Rider Dark Kabuto - Jun Watanabe (渡辺 淳, Watanabe Jun^?)
• Kamen Rider Kick Hopper - Hisanori Oiwa (大岩 永徳, Ōiwa Hisanori^?)
• Kamen Rider Punch Hopper - Naoki Nagase (永瀬 尚希, Nagase Naoki^?)

Seiji Takaiwa ) is a stunt man and suit actor afflicted with the Toei Action Club. ...

Homage

To celebrate the anniversary of both the Super Sentai franchise and the Kamen Rider franchise, the Tokyo Dome hosted a Double Hero Festival. A Super Sentai stage show, starring the core Boukengers, was hosted on July 22, while a Kamen Rider stage show, starring the actors for Souji, Arata, Hiyori, Sou, and Daisuke, was hosted the next day. The Dome featured Super Sentai's pasts along with Kamen Rider collections ranging from the earliest series to the latest. The official logo of the Super Sentai Series introduced in 2000 during the run of Mirai Sentai Timeranger The Super Sentai Series ) is the name given to the long running Japanese superhero team genre of shows produced by Toei Company Ltd. ... The various lead Kamen Riders from Kamen Rider 1 to Kamen Rider Den-O Kamen Rider , translated as Masked Rider) is the overall name of a franchise of Japanese tokusatsu. ...

Returning to the roots of the franchise, Kabuto has brought back the famous line, Rider Kick, shouting it before initiating the attack. Being the Kamen Rider's signature move, this is the first time the line has been used in the Heisei era. Kamen Rider's 1, 2, and Black also shouted this line before performing their kicks. Along with bringing back the Rider Kick, Kabuto also takes something from the very root of the franchise, introducing two Hopper Riders, obvious references to the original Kamen Rider. The Rider Kick is finishing move from the Kamen Rider series. ... Kamen Rider ), translated as Masked Rider, was a popular and seminal sci-fi story conceived by renowned Japanese comic book creator Shōtarō Ishinomori ). It debuted as a tokusatsu television series on April 3, 1971 and ran until February 10, 1973. ...

Kamen Rider Kabuto also features many references to the other series within the franchise:

Kamen Rider (1971)

• The Perfect Zecter's two attacks are references to the original Kamen Rider, with Maximum Hyper Typhoon being a reference to the Typhoon Belt and Maximum Hyper Cyclone being a reference to the Rider machines, the Cyclones.
• In episode 25, Kagami finds a "Masked Rider Project" record, which has a date of "4/3/1971" (April 3, 1971), referring to the original premier date for the original Kamen Rider series.

Kamen Rider V3

• The ZECT Troopers's Machine Bladeguns are similar to Riderman's Cassette Arm.

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• In Episode 44, Kabuto, Gatack and Kick Hopper execute a Triple Rider Kick, a homage to Kamen Rider X's, Riderman's, and Kamen Rider V3's Kaiten Kick.

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• Kamen Rider Kabuto and Kamen Rider Stronger bear plenty of similarities. Kamen Rider Kabuto's pose is almost identical to Kamen Rider Stronger's pose. Stronger and Kabuto are both based on the Kabutomushi. Both also have the same philosophical view on life and quirky habits.

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• The way Tendou describes himself as the sun is reminiscent of the way RX introduced himself.

Kamen Rider Agito

• Tendou is a talented chef much like Shoichi Tsugami (Kamen Rider Agito).

Kamen Rider Faiz

• In episode 17, a girl calls the police on Daisuke using her cell phone, and it emitted the same sounds as the henshin phone from Kamen Rider 555.
• In episodes 41 and 43, Kabuto and Dark Kabuto both shake their wrists and hands to the side in the same manner as Kamen Rider Faiz before doing battle.
• Tendou and Tsurugi's duel is reminiscent of Takumi and Masato's first meeting, wherein Takumi challenged Masato to a fencing duel...one he promptly lost.

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• Kamen Rider Gatack's Double Calibur weapons are similar to Kamen Rider Chalice's Wild Slashers.
• Kabuto and Gatack's Cast Off announcements are similar to the Category Ace of both Blade and Garren, being "Change Beetle" and "Change Stag" respectively.

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• In episode 36, Renge hums Kamen Rider Hibiki's trademark tune.

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35th Masked Rider Anniversary File

During episodes 23 through 27, this segment acted as a look back to the franchise and an early advertisement for the God Speed Love movie. These look backs are held in a movie theater and the segment is hosted by Souji Tendou (Kamen Rider Kabuto), Arata Kagami (Kamen Rider Gatack), Tetsuki Yamato (Kamen Rider Ketaros), Yuzuki Misaki, and Masato Mishima. During these five segments, they discuss the history of the Kamen Rider franchise, sometimes in a comedic tone, but always with serious background music. Kamen Rider Kabuto - Rider Form Kamen Rider Kabuto - Masked Form Kamen Rider Kabuto ) is the main protagonist of Kamen Rider Kabuto. ... Kamen Rider Gatack - Rider Form. ... The various lead Kamen Riders from Kamen Rider 1 to Kamen Rider Den-O Kamen Rider , translated as Masked Rider) is the overall name of a franchise of Japanese tokusatsu. ...

• Episode 23 (Rider Kicks): The group watches and Yamato narrates the variations of Rider Kicks during the course of the years. Yamato mentions about the Rider Double Kick of Kamen Riders 1 and 2, Kamen Rider V3's V3 Kick, Kamen Rider X's X Kick, and Kamen Rider Super-1's ten various kicks. In the end, Kagami stands up and does his own Rider Kick (he even shouts the attack name) and falling into his seat with Yuzuki looking. Tendou and Kagami ask Yamato, "Who are you?"

• Episode 24 (Criminal Organizations): The group watches and learns about the different criminal organizations the Kamen Riders had to fight. Villains include Shocker & Gel-Shocker in the first Kamen Rider, Destron from Kamen Rider V3, and King Dark (of the Government of Darkness) in Kamen Rider X. Footage of Black Satan, first enemy of Kamen Rider Stronger, is also shown. Tendou then supposes that it is the Kamen Rider's destiny to fight an organization. Mishima tells Tendou that ZECT will show no mercy to anyone who fights them. Yamato then says that he will definitely smash Neo-ZECT for rebelling against and splitting off from ZECT.

• Episode 25 (Rhinoceros Beetle-Themed Kamen Riders): The group watches Kamen Rider Stronger, and Kagami quickly thinks that Stronger himself is Kabuto, and looks at Tendou confused. Misaki corrects him, informing him that this is a different Rider, using the rhinoceros beetle as a design. Mishima then announces that it is Kamen Rider Stronger. The camera then zooms on Tendou's face as he says that while this Rider may be Stronger, he (referring to himself) is the strongest. Tendou pronounces "Stronger" and "Strongest" in English, (due to the fact that Hiro Mizushima, who portrays Tendou, is fluent in English). Yamato then also speaks of the Kabutech Riders (Caucasus [Caucasus beetle], Heracus [Hercules beetle], and Ketaros [centaurus beetle], the last of whom Yamato happens to be), which are also Rhinoceros Beetle Riders (as the Caucasus, Hercules, and Centaurus beetles are rhinoceros beetle sub-species). Also, despite being a Rhinoceros Beetle Rider, Kamen Rider Blade (also a Hercules beetle) was omitted. At the end, Tendou stands up and miniature hexagons with Tendou's face appear, forming a compound eye pattern as Tendou says once again that he is "the man who walks the path of heaven that will rule over everything."

• Episode 26 (Riders Everywhere): The group watches Kamen Rider and Yamato comments on Skyrider's Sailing Jump, then says that the Riders can go anywhere around the world. In addition, they are not restricted to the ground. Then, Misaki mentions the Riders can even now go into space. During this segment, they watch footage of Kamen Riders 1 through ZX training with each other in Kamen Rider 1's base on Arizona in the final episodes of Kamen Rider BLACK RX, followed by footage from God Speed Love. Tendou then coins a variant his trademark quote ("Now, I will truly walk down the path of heaven and rule over all.").

• Episode 27 (Kamen Rider Ultimate Forms): Kamen Rider Stronger's upgrade is not mentioned (as it is not an "Ultimate Form", but rather a temporary power upgrade) and the short starts with Yamato commenting on BLACK RX and his modes RX Roborider and RX Biorider. It then moves on to Kamen Rider Kuuga Ultimate Form, Kamen Rider Agito Shining Form, Kamen Rider Ryuki Survive, Kamen Rider Faiz Blaster Form, Kamen Rider Blade King Form, and Kamen Rider Hibiki Soukou. Suddenly, Yamato and Tendou are about to duel with the others looking on and showing on screen is Kabuto's Ultimate Form, Hyper Form.

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External links

• tv asahi's official Kamen Rider Kabuto site
• Toei's official Kamen Rider Kabuto site