Kamen Rider Series (1971- )
The Kamen Rider is a metaseries of manga and tokusatsu television programs and films created by manga artist Shotaro Ishinomori. The various Kamen Rider media generally feature a motorcycle-riding superhero with an insect motif who fights supervillains often referred to as kaijin. The franchise began in 1971 with the Kamen Rider television series which followed college student Takeshi Hongo and his quest to defeat the world-conquering Shocker organization. Over the years, the popularity of the franchise has grown and the original series has spawned many television and theatrical sequels, and launched the "Second Kaiju Boom" or "Henshin Boom" on Japanese television in the early 1970s, greatly impacting the superhero and action-adventure genre in Japan.
Recent Episodes
| Episode | Name | Airdate |
|---|---|---|
| S35E24 | A Spoonful of Comeback Ice Cream | Feb 23, 2025 |
| S35E23 | Broken Sweets | Feb 16, 2025 |
| S35E22 | The Truth is Bittersweet | Feb 9, 2025 |
| S35E21 | Way Too Bitter Gavv | Feb 2, 2025 |
| S35E20 | Break Into the Dark Treats Factory! | Jan 26, 2025 |
Frequently Asked Questions Warning: Spoilers
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Also known as
- Kamen Rider Gotchard
- Kamen Raidā (Japan)
- 仮面ライダ (Japan)
- Наездник в маске (Russian Federation)
- Камен Райдер (Russian Federation)
