A statue of Kamen Rider 1 outside of Bandai Corporate Headquarters, Tokyo, Japan

The Kamen Rider Series (仮面ライダーシリーズ, Kamen Raidā Shirīzu^?, translated as Masked Rider Series) is the overall name of a franchise of Japanese tokusatsu. The franchise began in 1971 with a show titled Kamen Rider which followed college student Hongo Takeshi and his quest to defeat Shocker. Over the years, the popularity of the franchise has grown and the original series has spawned many television and theatrical sequels. Image File history File links Size of this preview: 400 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (512 × 768 pixel, file size: 562 KB, MIME type: image/png) Kamen Rider 1 statue taken outside the Bandai HQ in Tokyo. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 400 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (512 × 768 pixel, file size: 562 KB, MIME type: image/png) Kamen Rider 1 statue taken outside the Bandai HQ in Tokyo. ... Kamen Rider No. ... This article is about the Japanese toy manufacturer. ... For other uses, see Tokyo (disambiguation). ... 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. ...

History

Shōwa era

The Kamen Rider Series originally began under the title "Masked Hero Project". Produced by Toru Hirayama (平山 亨, Hirayama Tōru^?), the series spent nearly five years on hold while Hirayama worked on other shows and searched for a proper character designer. In 1969, Shotaro Ishinomori, who was a known face in Tokusatsu at the time, was approached by Hirayama to have his Skull Man manga adapted for the Masked Hero Project. Originally the project was rejected due to criticisms that it was too violent for the timeslot it was given. After the duo reworked the story and designs, the final Kamen Rider design, a grasshopper, was chosen by Ishinomori's son. This drawing would go on to become the original Kamen Rider 1, after some modification. The Shōwa period (Japanese: 昭和時代, Shōwa-jidai, period of enlightened peace) was the time in Japanese history when Emperor Hirohito reigned over the country, from December 25, 1926 to January 7, 1989. ... Skull Man ) was a manga series created by Shotaro Ishinomori which first appeared in Shonen Magazine in 1970 and immediately caused a sensation, selling over 1. ... For other uses, see Grasshopper (disambiguation). ...

Kamen Rider premiered in April 1971, to lower than expected ratings, and verged on the brink of cancellation. During the filming of episode 10, Fujioka Hiroshi, the actor of Kamen Rider 1, was thrown off of his motorcycle during the filming of a stunt. Crashing into a telephone pole, he shattered both his legs. Toei then went through many methods to have Hongo appear less and less until episode 13, when Ichimonji Hayato was introduced. Until episode 52 when Fujioka Hiroshi returned, Ichimonji Hayato was Kamen Rider 2 and the star of the show. Upon his return in episode 53, Hongo became the main character once more. Both Kamen Riders 1 and 2 would go on to appear in every show in the first half of the Shōwa era. The continuous run from April 1971 to January 1976 distinguished itself by featuring the recurrent mentor character, Tobei Tachibana (立花 藤兵衛, Tachibana Tōbei^?). 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 No. ... 2 using a Rider Kick on a monster Kamen Rider 2 ) is a fictional character from the Japanese tokusatsu television series Kamen Rider, the first in the famous Kamen Rider franchise of tokusatsu programmes. ...

After a four year hiatus, the series returned to television broadcast in October 1979 for two years. In these new shows, the role of Tachibana was replaced by a similar character named Genjiro Tani (谷 源次郎, Tani Genjirō^?). Airing in 1984, the Kamen Rider ZX special, Birth of the 10th! Kamen Riders All Together!!, became the last show in the franchise to be produced by Hirayama. Rebirth! Birth of the 10th Rider! Kamen Riders Come Together! (Jugotanjo Kamen Rider Zeninshugo) is a TV special that aired on January 3, 1984. ... Birth of the 10th! Kamen Riders All Together!! ) is a Kamen Rider Japanese TV special that aired on January 3, 1984. ...

Kamen Rider Black was the first series that neither indicated nor hinted at any relationship with its predecessors. Kamen Rider Black was the first show in the franchise to feature a direct sequel, Kamen Rider Black RX, the basis of Saban's Americanized Masked Rider. RX's finale showed the ten previous Riders return to help Black RX defeat the Crisis Empire, this is the last time any Rider from a previous show would appear in another series. Kamen Rider Black RX was the final show to be produced during the Shōwa era. Kamen Rider Black Kamen Rider Black ), translated as Masked Rider Black, is a tokusatsu superhero television series. ... Kamen Rider Black RX ), shortened by some to Kamen Rider RX is a Japanese tokusatsu superhero television series produced as part of the Kamen Rider Series. ... Masked Rider is an American adaptation of the Japanese television series Kamen Rider Black RX, the ninth in a line of series in the popular Kamen Rider Series franchise. ...

Heisei era

Being completely absent from television during the 1990s, the franchise was kept alive mainly by stage shows, musical CDs, and the Shin, ZO, and J movies. Toei announced its new project, Kamen Rider Kuuga, in May of 1999. Kuuga was part of a Kamen Rider rebirth that Ishinomori had worked on in 1997, planning for a leadup into the 30th anniversary. However, Ishinomori passed away before he could see these shows materialize. During the summer of 1999, Kuuga became publicized through magazine ads and commercials. On January 30th, Kamen Rider Kuuga premiered to high ratings, which would throughout the anniversary series, Kamen Rider Agito. Heisei (Japanese: 平成) is the current era name in Japan. ... Kamen Rider ZO (仮面ライダーZO) is a 1993 Japanese tokusatsu movie produced by Toei Company, loosely based on their Kamen Rider series. ... Kamen Rider J is a 1994 japanese tokusatsu movie produced by Toei Company, loosely based on their Kamen Rider series. ... Kamen Rider Kuuga , Masked Rider Kuuga) is a Japanese tokusatsu television series. ... Kamen Rider Agito[1] , usually spelt Masked Rider AGITΩ in the official merchandises), is the eleventh installment in the popular Kamen Rider tokusatsu franchise. ...

The third series in the Heisei era was Kamen Rider Ryuki. Using the concept of thirteen Riders, Ryuki took a turn away from previous series, however, resulting in lower than expected ratings.^{[original research?]} The series and franchise as a whole was helped to continue in large part due to the toy sales of Kamen Rider Ryuki. The next series, Kamen Rider 555 (pronounced Phi's), continued with strong toy sales and slightly lower ratings than Ryuki. Kamen Rider Ryuki , Masked Rider Ryuki) is a Japanese tokusatsu television series. ... Kamen Rider 555 , Masked Rider Φs or Masked Rider Phis) is a Japanese tokusatsu television series. ... Look up Φ, φ in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...

The fifth and six series were plagued with behind the scenes problems. Kamen Rider Blade has become the second lowest rated Kamen Rider series as well as being noted for poor toy sales. During the course of the series, the main writer and director crew were fired to allow franchise veterans to return as main writers.^{[original research?]} Kamen Rider Hibiki, the sixth series, became one of the most controversial series in the history of the franchise. Introducing new themes and taking on a different look, while the series broke the chain of each series having lower ratings than the last since Agito, its toy sales were relatively low. As with Blade, a new directing and writing team was brought onto the show during the midterm of the series. Kamen Rider Blade , Masked Rider â™  (Blade)), is a Japanese tokusatsu superhero television series. ... Kamen Rider Hibiki , Masked Rider Echo Demon) is a Japanese tokusatsu superhero television series. ...

Later on in 2005, Kamen Rider The First was produced. The movie was an original reimagining of both the manga and original television series. Various characters from the original series had their storylines altered to fit the time span of the movie. Kamen Rider The First ) is a Japanese tokusatsu film. ...

Kamen Rider Kabuto, the seventh series, celebrated the 35th anniversary of the show. It was the first show in the Heisei era to use the trademark attack, "Rider Kick". The series brought back many conventional aesthetic conventions of the Kamen Rider legacy with bug-themed designs. Kamen Rider Kabuto , Masked Rider Kabuto) is a Japanese tokusatsu superhero television series. ...

Kamen Rider Den-O, the eighth and current series, takes a turn from past Kamen Rider series, introducing a Kamen Rider that is completely unsure of himself. The series marks the first time a mecha has been used in the franchise, the DenLiner; a bullet train that can travel through time. The riders take on various forms with the aid of monsters called Imagin to fight against evil Imagin that are attempting to alter time. Kamen Rider Den-O , Masked Rider Den-O) is the seventeenth and current installment in the popular Kamen Rider Series of tokusatsu programs. ... French-designed Eurostar and Thalys TGVs side-by-side in the Paris-Gare du Nord. ... Imagin , from imagine) are a fictional race that are the antagonists in the Kamen Rider Series Kamen Rider Den-O. They are creatures that emerge from the distant future, arriving in the year 2007 to find weak-hearted humans and wreak havoc. ...

2007 will also see a sequel to Kamen Rider The First entitled Kamen Rider The Next. It will feature Kazuki Kato (previously Kamen Rider Drake in Kabuto) portraying Kamen Rider V3, the title character of the second television series. Kamen Rider The Next , Masked Rider The Next) is a Japanese tokusatsu film scheduled to appear in theaters in the fall of 2007. ... 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 Drake is one of the characters of Kamen Rider Kabuto. ... Kamen Rider V3 ), Masked Rider V3 in English, is a Japanese tokusatsu television series. ...

Series overview

Although each entry in the series is different, each one shares similar traits with one and another. All generally involve at least one young adult male transforming into a Kamen Rider to fight various monsters and organizations linked to that specific Kamen Rider's origin. As the series progresses, the Rider often learns more about the monsters in the series, other Kamen Riders or the origin of his powers. Early Kamen Riders were generally based on grasshoppers, but this practice has only been done twice in the newer set of shows. Usually referred to as Rider Machines, motorcycles are an integral part of the series. Early Kamen Riders wore scarfs along with their costumes, but this practice was dropped after Kamen Rider Black. For other uses, see Grasshopper (disambiguation). ... A motorcycle (or motorbike) is a two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine. ... Kamen Rider Black Kamen Rider Black ), translated as Masked Rider Black, is a tokusatsu superhero television series. ...

A trait shared among recent Kamen Riders is their ability to change forms and become stronger versions of themselves. The first power up appeared in Kamen Rider Stronger which was used by the title character. Kamen Rider Black RX had multiple forms, Roborider and Biorider. Since then, every title Kamen Rider in the Heisei era has had at least one power up with Kamen Rider Kuuga having the most, 11. Kamen Rider Stronger , Masked Rider Stronger in English) is a Japanese tokusatsu television series. ... Kamen Rider Black RX ), shortened by some to Kamen Rider RX is a Japanese tokusatsu superhero television series produced as part of the Kamen Rider Series. ... Kamen Rider Kuuga , Masked Rider Kuuga) is a Japanese tokusatsu television series. ...

All Shōwa era Riders gained their powers through some form of surgical alteration to their bodies, a practice seen only once in the current era with Kamen Rider Dark Kabuto. The Heisei era of Kamen Rider varies greatly in its use of Kamen Riders. Whereas all early Kamen Riders fought on the side of justice and peace, there have been numerous Kamen Riders in the Heisei era that have fought for personal reasons such as greed, revenge and the personal enjoyment of battle. Because of this, recent Kamen Riders have become less eager to immediately join the battle of justice. 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. ...

Rider finishers

Main article: Rider finishers

Combat techniques generally remain somewhat consistent between series. The "Rider Kick" has become known as the signature attack for Kamen Riders. Although no Heisei era Kamen Rider before Kamen Rider Kabuto named their Rider Kick, it has still been a staple for every Kamen Rider series. Other variations include the Rider Chop and Rider Punch. In the tokusatsu genre Kamen Rider, the Riders usually use the famous Rider Kick to finish off their enemies. ... The Rider Kick is finishing move from the Kamen Rider series. ... Kamen Rider Kabuto , Masked Rider Kabuto) is a Japanese tokusatsu superhero television series. ...

Productions

Various lead Kamen Riders through Kamen Rider Kabuto

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TV series

Shōwa era

Kamen Rider (仮面ライダー, Kamen Raidā^?)

Kamen Rider was the very first show in the franchise, airing from 1971 to 1973, the series set up many themes that are still used today. The series followed the battles of the first two Kamen Riders against Shocker and later Gelshocker. The series ran for 98 episodes, making it the longest series to date.

Kamen Rider V3 (仮面ライダーV3, Kamen Raidā Buisurī^?)

Airing from 1973 to 1974, the series ran for 52 episodes and followed Shiro Kazami on his quest to gain revenge against the group that murdered his family. Later on, Riderman, the fourth Kamen Rider is introduced as the first long term villain Kamen Rider. The original Kamen Riders also make various appearances over the course of the series to help Kazami.

Kamen Rider X (仮面ライダーX, Kamen Raidā Ekkusu^?)

The series aired in 1974 and ran for 35 episodes. Keisuke Jin and his father Kentaro Jin are attack by the Government Of Darkness, Keisuke and his father are both mortally wounded in the attack, but before he dies, Keisuke's transforms his son into Kamen Rider X. Many of the monsters Kamen Rider X faced were based on Greek mythology and later on various animals.

Kamen Rider Amazon (仮面ライダーアマゾン, Kamen Raidā Amazon^?)

Kamen Rider Amazon aired from 1974 to 1975, airing just 24 episodes, it is the shortest Kamen Rider series to date. Daisuke Yamamoto, an orphan lost in the Amazon has grown up with an Amazon tribe and lead a peaceful life until his tribe was attacked by Gorgos. Before dying, his tribe elder turned Daisuke into Kamen Rider Amazon. This was the first Kamen Rider not to use a belt to transform and the first series not to have any previous Kamen Riders appear, although Amazon meets his seniors in the next series.

Kamen Rider Stronger (仮面ライダーストロンガー, Kamen Raidā Sutorongā^?)

Airing in 1975, this was intended to be the final Kamen Rider series and aired 39 episodes. Shigeru Jou joins Black Satan after the murder of his best friend and mentor. Knowing the organization to be the culprits, he allows himself to undergo an operation that changes him into Kamen Rider Stronger. Later on, Black Satan is defeated and a new group known as Delza becomes the series enemy. Stronger is later joined by Electro Wave Human Tackle, a female warrior who is later killed. This was also the first series to have a temporary power up for the main character.

Kamen Rider (Skyrider) (仮面ライダー（スカイライダー）, Kamen Raidā (Sukairaidā)^?)

Airing 54 episodes from 1979 to 1980, Kamen Rider was intended to be a reboot of the franchise.^{[original research?]} Intended to be a remake of the original series, the idea was slowly phased out as references to the past were made and senior Kamen Riders made guest appearances. Hiroshi Tsukaba is kidnapped and transformed into Kamen Rider as a means to help Doctor Shiro escape Neoshocker. During the course of the series, former Kamen Riders appear and Kamen Rider is dubbed Skyrider by Kamen Rider Stronger to differentiate him from the original Kamen Riders.

Kamen Rider Super-1 (仮面ライダースーパー1, Kamen Raidā Sūpā Wan^?)

Airing from 1980 to 1981, the series ran for 48 episodes. Wanting to become an astronaut, Kazuya Oki undergoes an operation that allows him to survive in space. The area were he is operated in is attacked by the Dogma Empire and Kamen Rider Super-1's peers are all killed. Super-1 has special gloves that allow for different attack types.

Kamen Rider Black (仮面ライダーBLACK, Kamen Raidā Burakku^?)

Airing from 1987 to 1988, the series ran for 51 episodes. After being kidnapped by the cult Gorgom on the night of their 19th birthday, step-brothers Kotaro Minami and Nobuhiko Akizuki are submitted to a mutant surgery with the purpose of becoming the candidates to be the next Creation King. Kotaro escapes before the brainwashing, with help from his foster father, and turned against Gorgom. He soon finds out the horrific truth from his step-father: Gorgom originally killed his true parents. Later on, Kamen Rider Black must battle with his brother, who has become the trump card of Gorgom, Shadow Moon.

Kamen Rider Black RX (仮面ライダーBLACK RX, Kamen Raidā Burakku Aru Ekkusu^?)

Airing from 1988 to 1989 for 47 episodes, Kamen Rider Black RX is the ninth and final show in the Shōwa era of shows. Years after the defeat of Gorgom, Minami Kotaro is kidnapped by the Crisis Empire. After refusing to join them, he is thrust out into space where he undergoes the change to become Kamen Rider Black RX. This series marked the end of the Shōwa era of shows.

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Heisei era

Kamen Rider Kuuga (仮面ライダークウガ, Kamen Raidā Kūga^?)

Airing from 2000 to 2001 for 49 episodes, this was the first Kamen Rider series in 11 years and the start of the Heisei era of shows. Yuusuke Godai finds an ancient artifact that allows him to transform into Kamen Rider Kuuga to battle the Grongi forces. Having 11 forms, this series had more power ups than any before or after.

Kamen Rider Agito (仮面ライダーアギト, Kamen Raidā Agito^?)

Kamen Rider Agito ran from 2001 to 2002 for 51 episodes. This was the first series to feature more than one Kamen Rider as the main character at the same time. Shouichi Tsugami has lost his memories, he lives with a foster family and fights against the Unknown as Kamen Rider Agito. Looking for the origin of his power and his lost memories, this series follows Kamen Rider Agito, G3, Gills and Another Agito. This was the last series to have any form of continuity with a previous series.

Kamen Rider Ryuki (仮面ライダー龍騎, Kamen Raidā Ryūki^?)

Airing from 2002 to 2003, Kamen Rider Ryuki ran for 50 episodes and drastically changed the mold of Kamen Rider. Shinji Kido, a reporter, forms a bond with a creature known as a "Contract Beast". Becoming Kamen Rider Ryuki, Shinji joins the war of the 13 Kamen Riders. All fighting for various reasons, the winner of the war will be granted a single wish. Due to low ratings, this series was on the verge of cancellation for a time.

Kamen Rider 555 (仮面ライダー555, Kamen Raidā Faizu^?)

Airing from 2003 to 2004, Kamen Rider 555 aired for 50 episodes. A group of evolved humans known as Orphenochs are starting to take control of the world. It is unknown how much of the human population is not an Orphenoch. The Orphenochs are protected by a company called Smart Brain, the creators of the three rider belts. A young loner, Takumi Inui, is unwillingly drawn into the conflict between the Orphenochs and humans and becomes Kamen Rider Faiz to save the life of Mari Sonada. Among the Orphenochs are renegades who wish to fight to protect humans rather than kill them. The series follows Takumi, the renegade Orphenochs and two other Kamen Riders who are both enemies upon their entrance to the series.

Kamen Rider Blade (仮面ライダー剣（ブレイド）, Kamen Raidā Bureido^?)

Airing from 2004 to 2005 for 49 episodes, Kamen Rider Blade returned to the card motif introduced in Kamen Rider Ryuki. Kenzaki Kazuma has just recently become the user for the Kamen Rider Blade system. Months after becoming a Kamen Rider, the BOARD agency that he is apart of is attacked and nearly wiped out. Trying to discover the reason behind the attack, Kenzaki unwittingly becomes part of the Battle Royale. Later joined by three Kamen Riders, Kenzaki ultimately has to make the toughest decision in his life and make a choice between his friends' happiness and the safety of the human race.

Kamen Rider Hibiki (仮面ライダー響鬼（ヒビキ）, Kamen Raidā Hibiki^?)

Airing from 2005 to 2006, Kamen Rider Hibiki ran for 48 episodes. Kamen Rider Hibiki's main focus is the story of the teacher and apprentice-like relationship of Adachi Asumu and the title character. Adachi Asumu is a young boy who is unsure of his own skill and worth, and at a crossroads in his life as he transitions to high school. As the series progresses, he learns what it is to be a man, more confident in his own power. The secondary focus of the series is the age old battle of the Kamen Riders (referred to as Oni in this program) and the Makamo, demons that can only be defeated using "pure sound". The series follows the training and changes of the four main Oni, Hibiki, Ibuki, Todoroki and Zanki. The series was plagued by controversy behind the screen, starting with the firing of the principle writers and directors and later leading to drastically altered stories.

Kamen Rider Kabuto (仮面ライダーカブト, Kamen Raidā Kabuto^?)

Airing from 2006 to 2007 for 49 episodes, Kamen Rider Kabuto was seen as a "return to the basics" after years of new styles and themed gimmicks. Kamen Rider Kabuto revolves around the story of a man named Souji Tendou. He has trained his entire life 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 Hiyori by destroying all other Worms that would make life difficult for her. Making a friend in Arata Kagami, 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.

Kamen Rider Den-O (仮面ライダー電王, Kamen Raidā Den'ō^?)

Airing in 2007, Kamen Rider Den-O is the current entry in the franchise. It follows the story of Ryotaro Nogami, a young man with incredibly bad luck who is discovered to be a Singularity Point, a human who can exist outside of time itself. When he is possessed by a future lifeform called an Imagin, he reluctantly becomes Den-O to fight the more malignant Imagin that travel back in time to 2007 to grant the wishes of weak-hearted humans so they can travel back further and alter the course of history. He also tries to protect his sister Airi from the past that she cannot remember. He boards the time-traveling train DenLiner and meets the brash and tomboyish Hana, the eccentric Owner, the waitress Naomi, and his own Imagin: Momotaros, Urataros, Kintaros, and Ryutaros. Soon enough, a man named Yuto Sakurai appears and is another Kamen Rider who fights to protect time with the aid of his Imagin Deneb and the ZeroLiner. Yuto is somehow connected with Airi's fiance who mysteriously disappeared.

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TV Specials

Shōwa era

• 1976: All Together! Seven Kamen Riders
• 1979: Immortal Kamen Rider Special
• 1984: Birth of the 10th! Kamen Riders All Together!!
• 1987: This Is Kamen Rider Black
• 1988: Kamen Rider Ichigou through RX: Big Gathering

Heisei era

• 2000: Kamen Rider Kuuga: New Year's Special
• 2001: Kamen Rider Agito Special: Another New Henshin
• 2002: Kamen Rider Ryuki Special: 13 Riders
• 2004: Kamen Rider Blade: New Generation
• 2006: 35th Masked Rider Anniversary File

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Theatrical films

Shōwa era

• 1971: Go Go Kamen Rider
• 1972: Kamen Rider Vs. Shocker
• 1972: Kamen Rider Vs. Hell Ambassador
• 1973: Kamen Rider V3
• 1973: Kamen Rider V3 vs. the Destron Monsters
• 1974: Kamen Rider X
• 1974: Kamen Rider X: The Five Riders Vs. King Dark
• 1975: Kamen Rider Amazon
• 1975: Kamen Rider Stronger
• 1980: Kamen Rider: Eight Riders vs. Galaxy King
• 1981: Kamen Rider Super-1
• 1988: Kamen Rider Black: Hurry to Evil Island
• 1988: Kamen Rider Black: Fear! Evil Monster Mansion
• 1989: Kamen Rider: Stay in the World - 3-D theme park special

Heisei era

• 1993: Kamen Rider ZO (1)
• 1994: Kamen Rider J (1)
• 1994: Kamen Rider World - 3-D theme park special
• 2001: Kamen Rider Agito: Project G4 - Tied to its series
• 2002: Kamen Rider Ryuki: Episode Final - Alternate ending to series.
• 2003: Kamen Rider 555: Paradise Lost - Continuity of an alternate ending to series.
• 2004: Kamen Rider Blade: Missing Ace - Alternate ending to series.
• 2005: Kamen Rider Hibiki & The Seven Fighting Demons
• 2005: Kamen Rider The First - movie remake of the original Kamen Rider
• 2006: Kamen Rider Kabuto: God Speed Love - Alternate continuity
• 2007: Kamen Rider Den-O: I Am Born! - Tied to its series
• 2007: Kamen Rider The Next - sequel to Kamen Rider The First that is a remake of Kamen Rider V3

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 V3 ), Masked Rider V3 in English, is a Japanese tokusatsu television series. ... Kamen Rider X ), translated as Masked Rider X, is a Japanese tokusatsu superhero television series. ... Kamen Rider Amazon ) is a Japanese tokusatsu television series. ... Kamen Rider Stronger , Masked Rider Stronger in English) is a Japanese tokusatsu television series. ... Title screen. ... Kamen Rider Super-1 ) is a Japanese tokusatsu superhero television series. ... Kamen Rider Black Kamen Rider Black ), translated as Masked Rider Black, is a tokusatsu superhero television series. ... In film, the term 3-D (or 3D) is used to describe any visual presentation system that attempts to maintain or recreate moving images of the third dimension, the illusion of depth as seen by the viewer. ... Kamen Rider ZO (仮面ライダーZO) is a 1993 Japanese tokusatsu movie produced by Toei Company, loosely based on their Kamen Rider series. ... Kamen Rider J is a 1994 japanese tokusatsu movie produced by Toei Company, loosely based on their Kamen Rider series. ... Kamen Rider World is the name of a short 1994 Japanese tokusatsu movie produced by Toei Company, loosely based on their Kamen Rider series. ... Kamen Rider Agito[1] , usually spelt Masked Rider AGITΩ in the official merchandises), is the eleventh installment in the popular Kamen Rider tokusatsu franchise. ... Kamen Rider Ryuki , Masked Rider Ryuki) is a Japanese tokusatsu television series. ... Kamen Rider 555 , Masked Rider Φs or Masked Rider Phis) is a Japanese tokusatsu television series. ... Kamen Rider Blade , Masked Rider ♠ (Blade)), is a Japanese tokusatsu superhero television series. ... Kamen Rider Hibiki & The Seven Fighting War Demons ) is the movie presentation of the Japanese tokusatsu Kamen Rider Hibiki. ... Kamen Rider The First ) is a Japanese tokusatsu film. ... Kamen Rider The Next , Masked Rider The Next) is a Japanese tokusatsu film scheduled to appear in theaters in the fall of 2007. ...

Original video releases

Original video releases began appearing during the Heisei era of the franchise. Previously depicting independent Riders and storylines, current releases have been shorts part of the series that was currently airing.

Heisei era

• 1992: Shin Kamen Rider: Prologue
• 1993: Kamen Rider SD - only anime adaptation
• 1993: Ultraman vs. Kamen Rider

Main article: Kamen Rider Hyper Battle

• 2000: Kamen Rider Kuuga: Versus the Strong Monster Go-Jiino-Da
• 2001: Kamen Rider Agito: Three rider TV-kun Special
• 2002: Kamen Rider Ryuki Hyper Battle: Kamen Rider Ryuki Versus Kamen Rider Agito
• 2003: Kamen Rider 555: The Musical
• 2004: Kamen Rider Blade: Blade vs Blade
• 2005: Kamen Rider Hibiki: Asumu Henshin: You can be an Oni too
• 2006: Kamen Rider Kabuto: Birth! Gatack Hyper Form!

SD versions of Tachibana Tobei, Kamen Rider Ichigo, and Kamen Rider ZX Kamen Rider SD (仮面ライダーSD) is a 1993 Japanese tokusatsu animated movie produced by Toei Company, a parody based on their Kamen Rider series. ... “Animé” redirects here. ... Ultraman vs. ... 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. ...

Motifs

The most commonly seen theme in the Shōwa era was the grasshopper, a symbol that early Kamen Riders have become synonymous with. The Heisei era, however, explored other insects and sometimes even more extreme motifs such as other animals, greek letters, card suits, and musical instruments. The word Animals when used alone has several possible meanings in the English language. ... Technical note: Due to technical limitations, some web browsers may not display some special characters in this article. ... Black Suit redirects here. ... A musical instrument is a device that has been constructed or modified with the purpose of making music. ...

Shōwa era

• Kamen Rider
  • Kamen Rider 1 - Grasshopper
  • Kamen Rider 2 - Grasshopper
• Kamen Rider V3
  • Kamen Rider V3- Dragonfly
  • Riderman - Mantis
• Kamen Rider X
  • Kamen Rider X - Giant water bug
• Kamen Rider Amazon
  • Amazon Rider - Komodo dragon
• Kamen Rider Stronger
  • Kamen Rider Stronger - Japanese rhinoceros beetle
  • Electro Wave Human Tackle - Ladybug
• "New" Kamen Rider
  • Skyrider - Locust
• Kamen Rider Super-1
  • Kamen Rider Super-1 - Hornet
• Birth of the 10th! Kamen Riders All Together!!
  • Kamen Rider ZX - Longhorn beetle
• Kamen Rider Black
  • Kamen Rider Black - Grasshopper
  • Shadow Moon - Grasshopper
• Kamen Rider Black RX
  • Kamen Rider Black RX - Grasshopper

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 No. ... For other uses, see Grasshopper (disambiguation). ... 2 using a Rider Kick on a monster Kamen Rider 2 ) is a fictional character from the Japanese tokusatsu television series Kamen Rider, the first in the famous Kamen Rider franchise of tokusatsu programmes. ... Kamen Rider V3 ), Masked Rider V3 in English, is a Japanese tokusatsu television series. ... Kamen Rider V3 ) is a fictional character from the Japanese tokusatsu television series Kamen Rider V3, the second in the famous Kamen Rider franchise of tokusatsu programmes. ... This article is about the insect. ... RIDERMAN (also known as THE AVENGING DEMON and KAMEN RIDER #4) is an anti-heroic protagonist from the tokusatsu television series, Kamen Rider V3. ... A praying mantis, or praying mantid, is the common name for an insect of the order Mantodea. ... Kamen Rider X ), translated as Masked Rider X, is a Japanese tokusatsu superhero television series. ... Kamen Rider X ) is a fictional character from the Japanese tokusatsu television series Kamen Rider X. The primary protagonist of the series, Kamen Rider X is a motorcycle-riding superhero modelled upon a Giant water bug. ... Giant water bugs are members of the family Belostomatidae within the order Hemiptera, colloquially known as toe-biters. ... Kamen Rider Amazon ) is a Japanese tokusatsu television series. ... Kamen Rider Amazon ) is a fictional character that appears in the Japanese tokusatsu series Kamen Rider Amazon. ... Binomial name Ouwens, 1912 Komodo dragon distribution The Komodo Dragon (Varanus komodoensis), also known as the Komodo Monitor[1], Komodo Island Monitor[1], Ora (to the natives of Komodo[2]), or simply Komodo, is the largest living species of lizard, growing to an average length of 2-3 metres (approximately... Kamen Rider Stronger , Masked Rider Stronger in English) is a Japanese tokusatsu television series. ... Kamen Rider Stronger ) is a fictional character from the Japanese tokusatsu television series Kamen Rider Stronger. ... Binomial name (Linnaeus, 1771) Synonyms Allomyrina dichotoma Wikispecies has information related to: Japanese rhinoceros beetle The Japanese rhinoceros beetle or Japanese horned beetle, or Kabutomushi Trypoxylus dichotomus, is a species of rhinoceros beetle found in Japan, Korea, Taiwan and China. ... Subfamilies Chilocorinae Coccidulinae Coccinellinae Epilachninae Scymininae Sticholotidinae etc. ... Title screen. ... Skyrider ) is a fictional character appearing in the 1979 Japanese Kamen Rider series Kamen Rider, more commonly referred to as Skyrider or The New Kamen Rider. ... Desert locust Nymph of Locust Schistocera americana with distinct wing-rudiments Locust nymph from the Philippines Egyptian grasshopper Anacridium aegyptum Locust from the 1915 Locust Plague For other uses, see Locust (disambiguation). ... Kamen Rider Super-1 ) is a Japanese tokusatsu superhero television series. ... Kamen Rider Super-1 ) is a fictional character from the Japanese tokusatsu television series Kamen Rider Super-1. ... This article refers collectively to all true hornets. ... Birth of the 10th! Kamen Riders All Together!! ) is a Kamen Rider Japanese TV special that aired on January 3, 1984. ... Rebirth! Birth of the 10th Rider! Kamen Riders Come Together! (Jugotanjo Kamen Rider Zeninshugo) is a TV special that aired on January 3, 1984. ... Subfamilies Aseminae Cerambycinae Disteniinae Laminae Lepturinae Necydalinae Paradrinae Prioninae Spondylidinae etc. ... Kamen Rider Black Kamen Rider Black ), translated as Masked Rider Black, is a tokusatsu superhero television series. ... Kamen Rider Black Kamen Rider Black , Masked Rider Black) is a fictional character from the Japanese tokusatsu television series Kamen Rider Black, later evolving into Kamen Rider Black RX ) of the sequel series Kamen Rider Black RX. His true identity is Kotaro Minami, portrayed by Tetsuo Kurata. ... This article is being considered for deletion in accordance with Wikipedias deletion policy. ... Kamen Rider Black RX ), shortened by some to Kamen Rider RX is a Japanese tokusatsu superhero television series produced as part of the Kamen Rider Series. ... Kamen Rider Black RX ) is a fictional character from the Japanese tokusatsu television series Kamen Rider Black RX. The primary protagonist of the series. ...

Heisei era

• Shin: Kamen Rider Prologue
  • Kamen Rider Shin - Grasshopper
• Kamen Rider ZO
  • Kamen Rider ZO - Grasshopper
• Kamen Rider J
  • Kamen Rider J - Grasshopper
• Kamen Rider Kuuga
  • Kamen Rider Kuuga - Stag beetle
• Kamen Rider Agito
  • Kamen Rider Agito - Golden Chinese Dragon
  • Kamen Rider G3 - Stag beetle
  • Kamen Rider Gills - Longhorn beetle
  • Kamen Rider G4 - Stag beetle
  • Another Agito - Locust
• Kamen Rider Ryuki - Knights
  • Kamen Rider Ryuki - Chinese Dragon
  • Kamen Rider Knight - Bat
  • Kamen Rider Scissors - Crab
  • Kamen Rider Zolda - Minotaur
  • Kamen Rider Raia - Ray
  • Kamen Rider Gai - Rhinoceros
  • Kamen Rider Ohja - Cobra
  • Kamen Rider Tiger - White Tiger
  • Kamen Rider Imperer - Gazelle
  • Kamen Rider Femme - Swan
  • Kamen Rider Ryuga - Chinese Dragon
  • Kamen Rider Verde - Chameleon
  • Kamen Rider Odin - Phoenix
  • Alternative Zero - Cricket
  • Alternative - Cricket
• Kamen Rider 555
  • Kamen Rider Faiz - Phi/Firefly
  • Kamen Rider Kaixa - Chi/Hornet
  • Kamen Rider Delta - Delta/Atlas beetle
  • Riot Troopers - Omicron/Ants
  • Kamen Rider Psyga - Psi/Firefly
  • Kamen Rider Orga - Omega/Hercules beetle
• Kamen Rider Blade
  • Kamen Rider Blade - Hercules Beetle/Spades/Tarot Swords
    • Kamen Rider Blade King Form - Caucasus Beetle/Spades
  • Kamen Rider Garren - Stag beetle/Diamonds/Tarot Galleons
  • Kamen Rider Chalice - Mantis/Hearts/Tarot Chalices
    • Kamen Rider Chalice Wild Form - Ghost mantis/Hearts
  • Kamen Rider Leangle - Spider/Clubs/Tarot Liangles
  • Kamen Rider Glaive - Cerberus/Ace
  • Kamen Rider Larc - Cerberus/Ace
  • Kamen Rider Lance - Cerberus/Ace
• Kamen Rider Hibiki - Oni
  • Kamen Rider Hibiki - Taiko
  • Kamen Rider Ibuki - Trumpet
  • Kamen Rider Todoroki - Electric Guitar
  • Kamen Rider Zanki - Electric Guitar
  • Kamen Rider Sabaki - Electric Guitar
  • Kamen Rider Danki - Taiko
  • Kamen Rider Eiki - Taiko
  • Kamen Rider Shuki - Harp
  • Kiriya Henshin Form - Taiko
  • Kamen Rider Gouki - Taiko
  • Kamen Rider Tōki - Trumpet
  • Kamen Rider Shōki - Trumpet
  • Kamen Rider Banki - Electric Guitar
  • Kamen Rider Kabuki - Taiko/Kabuki
  • Kamen Rider Touki- Gong/Polar Bear
  • Kamen Rider Kirameki - Cymbal/Carp
  • Kamen Rider Nishiki - Triangle/Tiger
  • Kamen Rider Habataki - Flute/Hawk
• Kamen Rider Kabuto
  • Kamen Rider Kabuto - Japanese rhinoceros beetle
  • Kamen Rider TheBee - Wasp
  • Kamen Rider Drake - Dragonfly
  • Kamen Rider Sasword - Scorpion
  • Kamen Rider Gatack - Stag beetle
  • Kamen Rider Kick Hopper - Grasshopper
  • Kamen Rider Punch Hopper - Grasshopper
  • Kamen Rider Dark Kabuto - Japanese rhinoceros beetle
  • Kamen Rider Caucasus - Caucasus beetle/Atlas beetle
  • Kamen Rider Hercus - Hercules beetle
  • Kamen Rider Ketaros - Centaurus beetle
  • ZECT Troopers, Shadow Troopers, Bright Troopers and Neo Troopers - Ants
• Kamen Rider Den-O
  • Kamen Rider Den-O
    • Plat Form - Train station
    • Sword Form - Momotarō/Oni/Peach
    • Rod Form - Urashima Tarō/Sea Turtle/Fishing rod
    • Ax Form - Kintarō/Bear/Axe
    • Gun Form - Tatsu no Ko Tarō/Japanese Dragon
    • Wing Form - Swan Lake/Swan
  • Kamen Rider Zeronos
    • Altair Form - Altair/Bull
    • Vega Form - Deneb/Vega/Hawk
  • Kamen Rider Gaoh - Alligator

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This article is about the mythological monster. ... Kamen Rider Raia Kamen Rider Raia (仮面ライダーライア) is one of the 13 Kamen Riders in the tokusatsu production Kamen Rider Ryuki. ... For other uses, see Stingray (disambiguation). ... Kamen Rider Gai (仮面ライダーガイ) is one of the 13 Kamen Riders in the tokusatsu production Kamen Rider Ryuki. ... For other uses, see Rhinoceros (disambiguation). ... Kamen Rider Ouja with his Veno Saber Kamen Rider Ohja ) is a fictional character in the tokusatsu production Kamen Rider Ryuki. ... Egyptian Cobra, Naga haje This article is about snakes. ... Kamen Rider Taiga with his Dest Claws Kamen Rider Taiga (仮面ライダータイガ) is one of the 13 Kamen Riders in the tokusatsu production Kamen Rider Ryuki. ... For other uses, see White tiger (disambiguation). ... Kamen Rider Imperer Kamen Rider Imperer ) is one of the 13 Kamen Riders in the tokusatsu production Kamen Rider Ryuki. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... 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American adaptations

In 1995, Saban produced the first American Masked Rider series after his success adapting Super Sentai into Power Rangers and Metal Heroes (VR Troopers & Beetleborgs). In 2008, a new series will be broadcast and produced by Steve and Michael Wang. Year 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full 1995 Gregorian calendar). ... The Saban Saturn logo from 1984 to 1988. ... 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. ... Power Rangers is a long-running American childrens television series adapted from the Japanese tokusatsu Super Sentai Series, though it is not simply an English dub of the original. ... The Metal Heroes, Space Sherrif Gavan to Ironbark Detective Robotack The Metal Heroes Series ) is a genre of tokusatsu superhero TV series produced by Toei for Japanese television. ... VR Troopers (Virtual Reality Troopers) was a syndicated live action show produced by Saban (creators of the similar Mighty Morphin Power Rangers series) from 1994 to 1996. ... Beetleborgs title card The Big Bad Beetleborgs Big Bad Beetleborgs (and later Beetleborgs Metallix) was a short-lived television series from Saban that featured three kids; Roland, Drew, and Jo. ... Steve Wang is an award-winning make-up artist and filmmaker. ... Category:American Film/TV/Commercial Directors Michael Wang is an award-winning commercial director. ...

Saban's Masked Rider

Originally presented as a spin-off of Mighty Morphing Power Rangers. Dex, prince of Edenoi, fled from his planet to the planet Earth at the request of his grandfather. Count Dregon soon followed after in an attempt to steal the Masked Rider powers from Dex. The Masked Rider powers have been passed down through the ages to warriors of immense courage and purity and would bring about the end of the world if they ever fall into the wrong hands. On Earth, Dex poses as a high school student while living with the Stewarts, a family that has agreed to take him in. The footage in this series came from Kamen Rider Black RX as well as the movies, Kamen Rider ZO and Kamen Rider J.

Kamen Rider Dragon Knight

Searching for his father, Kit Taylor has been chosen to become Kamen Rider Dragon Knight. Kamen Riders are an ancient order of protectors who long ago defeated General Xaviax in the Mirror World, a dimension opposite our own. Now, years later, General Xaviax has returned to the human world in his quest to conquer it again. Another Kamen Rider named Len will fight alongside Kit as Kamen Rider Wing Knight. Together, the two will fight to defend the world and find the Advent Cards that General Xaviax spread throughout the world before they can fall into the hands of those who would use them to become Dark Kamen Riders. The footage in this series will come from Kamen Rider Ryuki.

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Homages and parodies in popular culture

The Kamen Rider franchise has been parodied in various productions, both in and outside of Japan. One of the main trademarks being parodied is the Kamen Rider henshin pose. In video games, Skullomania (from Street Fighter) and May Lee (from King of Fighters) are some examples of Kamen Rider parodies, as well as Viewtiful Joe. In anime, various aspects of Kamen Rider are noticeable. Examples range from Tokyo Pig to My-HiME and its sequel My Otome to Dragonball Z; either being used as a comical parody or homage. Live Action wise, known parodies of Kamen Rider include Kamen Renaider(by SMAP's Kimura Takuya and Katori Shingo), which is a parody skit of Kamen Rider Ryuki, Kamen Zaiber a parody of the original, Kamen Norida (by the Tunnels, a popular Japanese comedy duo), a parody of Ichigo and the first series, Kamen Rider HG Hard Gay's parody of the original for a Japanese TV show, and Ridermen a short skit of a man called Ridermen (an obvious parody of the Riderman) on the set of Kamen Rider Kuuga. Henshin ) is the Japanese phrase for transformation. It is also a visual sequence for transformation prevalent in Japanese media, in both tokusatsu and anime. ... Skullomania Skullomania a character from the Street Fighter EX series of fighting games. ... Screenshot of Street Fighter (arcade version). ... May Lee is a video game character in the King of Fighters series. ... The King of Fighters ), or KOF for short, is a fighting game series by SNK that debuted in 1994. ... Viewtiful Joe is a video game developed by Capcoms Capcom Production Studio 4 design team Team Viewtiful. The other games in the series, including the PS2 port of the first game, have been made by Clover Studio. ... Tokyo Pig, known in Japan as Hare Tokidoki Buta ) is a childrens literature and anime by Shiro Yadama. ... Mai-HiME (舞-HiME) is an anime series produced by Sunrise, Inc. ... My-Otome ) is an anime series created by Sunrise, Inc. ... Dragon Ball Z logo (English manga). ... Kamen Rider Ryuki , Masked Rider Ryuki) is a Japanese tokusatsu television series. ... A picture of Hard Gay in action, taken from the Japanese television show Bakuten. ... RIDERMAN (also known as THE AVENGING DEMON and KAMEN RIDER #4) is an anti-heroic protagonist from the tokusatsu television series, Kamen Rider V3. ... Kamen Rider Kuuga , Masked Rider Kuuga) is a Japanese tokusatsu television series. ...

External links

TV Asahi

• Kamen Rider Den-O
• Kamen Rider Kabuto
• Kamen Rider Hibiki
• Kamen Rider Blade
• Kamen Rider 555
• Kamen Rider Ryuki

Toei

• Kamen Rider series on DVD
• Kamen Rider the First
• Kamen Rider Den-O
• Kamen Rider Kabuto
• Kamen Rider Hibiki
• Kamen Rider Blade
• Kamen Rider 555
• Kamen Rider Ryuki
• Kamen Rider Agito

Others

• Ishimori@Style - Shotaro Ishinomori with Ishimori Productions Official Website
• Igadevil's Kamen Rider Page - Fansite with information and photos on Kamen Rider TV series, movies, and much more.