Kamen Rider Hibiki (2005-2006) Japan Series

Japan Series
Kamen Rider Hibiki
(2005-2006)
48 episode
3 DVD data file [$24] , FORMAT DVD: 5 DVD [$44]


Genre Tokusatsu
Created by Shotaro Ishinomori
Written by Shinji Ōishi, Tsuyoshi Kida, Toshiki Inoue, Shoji Yonemura
Starring Shigeki Hosokawa, Rakuto Tochihara, Jouji Shibue, Shingo Kawaguchi
Opening theme "Radiance" (輝, Kagayaki?) composed by Toshihiko Sahashi
"To the Original You" (始まりの君へ, Hajimari no Kimi e?) performed by Akira Fuse
Ending theme "Boy!" (少年よ, Shōnen yo?) performed by Akira Fuse
Composer(s) Toshihiko Sahashi
Country of origin Japan
No. of episodes 4

Producer(s) Atsushi Kaji
Shinichirō Shirakura
Shigenori Takadera
Masamichi Tsuchida
Running time 24-25 minutes (per episode)

Original channel TV Asahi
Original run January 30, 2005 – January 22, 2006

Episodes
Main article: List of Kamen Rider Hibiki episodes

1. The Echoing Oni (響く鬼, Hibiku Oni?)
2. Howling Spider (咆える蜘蛛, Hoeru Kumo?)
3. Falling Voice (落ちる声, Ochiru Koe?)
4. Running Ichiro (駆ける勢地郎, Kakeru Ichiro?)
5. The Melting Sea (熔ける海, Tokeru Umi?)
6. Beating Soul (叩く魂, Tataku Tamashii?)
7. The Majestic Breath Oni (息吹く鬼, Ibuku Oni?)
8. Shouting Wind (叫ぶ風, Sakebu Kaze?)
9. A Squirming Evil Heart (蠢く邪心, Ugomeku Jashin?)
10. An Oni Who Stands in Line (並び立つ鬼, Narabitatsu Oni?)
11. Swallowing Wall (呑み込む壁, Nomikobu Kabe?)
12. Revealed Secrets (開く秘密, Hiraku Himitsu?)
13. Berserk Fate (乱れる運命, Midareru Sadame?)
14. Devouring Douji (喰らう童子, Kurau Dōji?)
15. Weakening Thunder (鈍る雷, Niburu Ikazuchi?)
16. The Roaring Oni (轟く鬼, Todoroku Oni?)
17. A Targeted Town (狙われる街, Nerawareru Machi?)
18. Unbroken Hurricane (挫けぬ疾風, Kujikenu Shippū?)
19. Strumming Warrior (かき鳴らす戦士, Kakinarasu Senshi?)
20. Pure Sound (清める音, Kiyomeru Oto?)
21. Gathering Demons (引き合う魔物, Hikiau Mamono?)
22. Becoming a Cocoon (化ける繭, Bakeru Mayu?)
23. The Summer Of Training (鍛える夏, Kitaeru Natsu?)
24. Blazing Crimson (燃える紅, Moeru Kurenai?)
25. Running Azure (走る紺碧, Hashiru Konpeki?)
26. Counting the Days (刻まれる日々, Kizamareru Hibi?)
27. Eternal Bonds (伝える絆, Tsutaeru Kizuna?)
28. Undying Malice (絶えぬ悪意, Taenu Akui?)
29. Shining Boy (輝く少年, Kagayaku Shōnen?)
30. Forging Premonition (鍛える予感, Kitaeru Yokan?)
31. Surpassing Father (超える父, Koeru Chichi?)
32. Bursting Song (弾ける歌, Hajikeru Uta?)
33. The Armed Blade (装甲う刃, Sōkōu Yaiba Yaiba?)
34. Beloved Beauty (恋する鰹, Koisuru Katsuo?)
35. Fallen Angel (惑わす天使, Madowasu Tenshi?)
36. Starving Shuki (飢える朱鬼, Ueru Shuki?)
37. Lightning Living Again (甦る雷, Yomigaeru Ikazuchi?)
38. Broken OnGeki (敗れる音撃, Yabureru Ongeki?)
39. Your Beginning (始まる君, Hajimaru Kimi?)
40. Nearing Orochi (迫るオロチ, Semaru Orochi?)
41. The Awakening Teacher and Student (目醒める師弟, Mezameru Shitei?)
42. Ferocious Demons (猛る妖魔, Takeru Yōma?)
43. An Unchangeable Body (変われぬ身, Kawarenu Mi?)
44. Forbidden Secret (秘める禁断, Himeru Kindan?)
45. Dying a Glorious Death, Zanki (散華する斬鬼, Sangesuru Zanki?)
46. Mastering the Oni Way (極める鬼道, Kiwameru Onidō?)
47. The Talking Back (語る背中, Kataru Senaka?)
48. Dreaming of Tomorrow (明日なる夢, Asunaru Yume?)

[edit] Hyper Battle Video

The spin-off Asumu Henshin was released direct-to-video during the later half of 2005. It is special feature that Asumu Adachi plays an active part as Oni, guided by Takeshi's Animal discs. The Oni form of Asumu is identical to Hibiki. The only other Oni in the video (not counting the stock footage scenes) is Sabaki.
[edit] Kamen Rider Hibiki & The Seven Senki
Main article: Kamen Rider Hibiki & The Seven Senki

The movie spin-off of the 2005 Kamen Rider series, entitled Kamen Rider Hibiki & The Seven Senki, takes place in the Warring States Period. The film serves as a prequel to the Makamou war and features five movie-only Oni known as Kabuki, Kirameki, Habataki, Nishiki, and Touki.
[edit] Seven Ogres

The S.I.C. Hero Saga side story for Hibiki is titled Kamen Rider Hibiki: Seven Ogres (仮面ライダー響鬼 -SEVEN OGRES-, Kamen Raidā Hibiki: SEVEN OGRES?), which is an alternate telling of the film Hibiki & The Seven Senki. It features the original character Kamen Rider Armed Hibiki (Sengoku Period ver.) (仮面ライダー装甲響鬼（戦国時代ver.）, Kamen Raidā Āmudo Hibiki (Sengoku Jidai ver.)?). The Seven Ogres storyline ran in the June through September 2006 issues of Monthly Hobby Japan magazine.

Chapter titles

1. Takeshi (猛士?)
2. Kabuki (歌舞鬼?)
3. Kurenai (紅?)
4. Orochi (オロチ?)

Kamen Rider Kuuga (2000) Japan

Kamen Rider Kuuga (2000) Japan
Episode: 49 + 1 Special
3 DVD data file [$26] , FORMAT DVD: 6 DVD [$40]:[>4]
Audio Japan/ Sub English

Genre Tokusatsu
Created by Shotaro Ishimori
Written by Naruhisa Arakawa, Toshiki Inoue, Kiyoshi Takenaka
Starring Joe Odagiri
Shingo Katsurayama
Kazumi Murata
Narrated by Fumihiko Tachiki
Opening theme "Kamen Rider Kuuga!" by Masayuki Tanaka
Ending theme "Aozora ni Naru" by Jin Hashamoto
Composer(s) Toshihiko Sahashi
Country of origin Japan
No. of episodes 49 (List of episodes)
Producer(s) Yūmi Shimizu
Takeyuki Suzuki
Shigenori Takadera
Running time 23-25 minutes per episode
Original channel tv asahi
Original run January 30, 2000 (2000-01-30) – January 21, 2001
Followed by Kamen Rider Agito


Characters
It has been suggested that this section be split into a new article titled List of Kamen Rider Kuuga characters. (Discuss)

* Yuusuke Godai/Kamen Rider Kuuga (五代 雄介／仮面ライダークウガ, Godai Yūsuke/Kamen Raidā Kūga?): A young, multi-talented man who dons the Arcle belt, which turns him into Kuuga. He is a happy-go-lucky and honest person that fights to "protect everyone's smiles". Yuusuke works at the Pore-Pore Tea Cafe, and continously attempts to master 2000 different skills and talents which he uses to help others. He and his sister, Minori, lost their mother while they were both young and their father when they were older. He was born in Hokkaidō Prefecture on March 18, 1975. His blood type is O.
* Kaoru Ichijo (一条 薫, Ichijō Kaoru?): The police inspector who is leading operative of the Science Police force formed for fighting the Grongi. Like his father, who died on his tenth birthday, Ichijo is a model policeman who firmly believes in doing the right thing. Though he is very strict with himself, he will do everything he can, even bend police rules, to help Yuusuke fight the Grongi. He was born in Nagoya City in Aichi Prefecture on April 18, 1974. His blood type is AB. After the Grongi were defeated, Ichijo returns to Nagano.
* Sakurako Sawatari (沢渡 桜子, Sawatari Sakurako?): A friend of Godai who translates the ancient "Lintonese" transcripts that tell of Kuuga and the Grongi. At first she was against helping because she was worried about Yuusuke, but now she believes in him fully and works hard to help Yuusuke understand his powers by deciphering the writings. She was born in Gunma Prefecture on October 30, 1976. Her blood type is B.
* Minori Godai (五代 みのり, Godai Minori?): Yuusuke's younger sister who works a teacher at a local daycare. Yuusuke will occasionally visit her there to entertain the kids. Like Sakurako, she was at first apprehensive about her brother transforming into Kuuga, but she believes in Yuusuke and helps out however she can. She was born in Hokkaidō Prefecture on September 4, 1977. Her blood type is O.
* Shuichi Tsubaki (椿 秀一, Tsubaki Shūichi?): A trusted friend of Ichijo, he is the doctor that looks after Yuusuke and treats him when he becomes injured, while also researching the effects of Yuusuke's fusion with the Arcle. Though he's a light-hearted person, he was very serious and worried when talking about Yuusuke's future transformations because of the constant dangers that surrounded the Kuuga legend. He also performs the autopsies of the Grongi victims in order to determine causes of death.
* Hikari Enokida (榎田 ひかり, Enokida Hikari?): Another old friend of Ichijo, she is in charge of the Science Division of the Police Department. She studies the biology of the Grongi in order to develop effective weapons against them. She also assists in the study of Kuuga and the Gouram. Because of the massive amount of work required of her to fight the Grongi, she was away from home quite often and her child felt alone and neglected.
* Tamasaburo Kazari (飾 玉三郎, Kazari Tamasaburō?):He was friends with the father of Yuusuke and Minori, who affectionately refer to him as Oyassan (おやっさん?) like everyone else. He owns and runs the Pore-Pore Tea Cafe. He is a goofy, light-hearted character that keeps a scrap book of all of Kuuga's exploits from the newspaper, though unaware of Yuusuke being "Number 4" and thinks that the name "Kuuga" is some nonsensical word made up by Yuusuke. After learning the truth, however, he dons the Kuuga mark on his apron in the series epilogue. He was born on June 9, 1955. His blood type is A.
* Nana Asahina (朝比奈 奈々, Asahina Nana?, 11-49): Tamasaburo's niece, who helps out at the Pore-Pore Tea while aspringing her dream to be an actress. However, since the death of her acting teacher at the hands of Grongi, Nana has been troubled until Yuusuke finally helps her overcome her sadness.
* Jean Michel Sorrel (ジャン・ミッシェル・ソレル, Jan Missheru Soreru?): A university student from America that shares the work office with Sakurako. He researched the broken fragments that later formed into Gouram. He has a crush on Enokida and hoped to help her reconnect with her child.
* Sadao Matsukura (松倉 貞雄, Matsukura Sadao?): The head of the security department of the Metropolitan Police Department with the head of the unidentified life forms joint investigation headquarters.
* Morimichi Sugita (杉田 守道, Sugita Morimichi?): A detective of the investigation dept 1 of the Metropolitan Police Department.
* Tsuyoshi Sakurai (桜井 剛, Sakurai Tsuyoshi?): A detective of the investigation dept 1 of the Metropolitan Police Department.
* Nozomi Sasayama (笹山 望見, Sasayama Nozomi?): A policewoman of the unidentified life forms joint investigation headquarters who sends communication from headquarters.
* Mika Natsume (夏目 実加, Natsume Mika?, 2, 7-8, 13-14, 29, 42-43, 49): The daughter of Prof. Natsume, one of Daguba's victims, she was greatly depressed when her father's murder was being overlooked for the Grongi attacks, taking the findings her father had at their house. But after Yuusuke reasons with her, Mika decides to aid in the Grongi matter as Jean's assistant. However, she is unable to follow and decides to take up playing the flute her father gave her. But while attending the 12th Arikawa Group Flute Competition, a hostage situation by a disgrunted government working trumatizes Mika as Yuusuke tells her to not to run from her fear and continue. Three months later, Mika is attending a special college.
* Shoji Kanzaki (神崎 昭二, Kanzaki Shōji?, 25-26, 47, 49): Yuusuke's elementary school teacher, he served as an inspiration to Yuusuke, and the two of them visit on certain occasions.
* Junichi Chono (蝶野 潤一, Chōno Jun'ichi?, 13-14, 29-30): A young troubled man, he saw the Grongi as a salvation until he was saved by Kuuga. He later researched trying to make a living until he was knocked out by Gamego while on his way to a job interview.

The Grongi
Main article: Grongi
The Grongi Tribe (グロンギ族, Gurongi Zoku?) is a mysterious ancient civilization that can transform into monsters to kill people for their ruthless game, referred to in their language as the "Gegeru".

Episodes
The title of each episode was written with only two Kanji.
1. Revival (復活, Fukkatsu?)
2. Transformation (変身, Henshin?)
3. Tokyo (東京, Tōkyō?)
4. Dash (疾走, Shissō?)
5. Distance (距離, Kyori?)
6. Azure Dragon (青龍, Seiryū?)
7. Grief (傷心, Shōshin?)
8. Archer (射手, Shashu?)
9. Siblings (兄妹, Kyōdai?)
10. Fierceness (熾烈, Shiretsu?)
11. Promise (約束, Yakusoku?)
12. Teacher (恩師, Onshi?)
13. Suspicion (不審, Fushin?)
14. Omen (前兆, Zenchō?)
15. Armor (装甲, Sōkō?)
16. Creed (信条, Shinjō?)
17. Preparation (臨戦, Rinsen?)
18. Loss (喪失, Sōshitsu?)
19. Artifact (霊石, Reiseki?)
20. Smile (笑顔, Egao?)
21. Secrets (暗躍, An'yaku?)
22. Game (遊戯, Yūgi?)
23. Uneasiness (不安, Fuan?)
24. Strengthening (強化, Kyōka?)
25. Wandering (彷徨, Hōkō?)
26. Myself (自分, Jibun?)
27. Ripple (波紋, Hamon?)
28. Clarification (解明, Kaimei?)
29. Crossroads (岐路, Kiro?)
30. Fate (運命, Unmei?)
31. Retaliation (応戦, Ōsen?)
32. Obstacle (障害, Shōgai?)
33. Cooperation (連携, Renkei?)
34. Tremble (戦慄, Senritsu?)
35. Emotion (愛憎, Aizō?)
36. Complication (錯綜, Sakusō?)
37. Approach (接近, Sekkin?)
38. Transition (変転, Henten?)
39. Fiend (強魔, Gōma?)
40. Impulse (衝動, Shōdō?)
41. Control (抑制, Yokusei?)
42. Battlefield (戦場, Senjō?)
43. Reality (現実, Genjitsu?)
44. Crisis (危機, Kiki?)
45. Archenemy (強敵, Kyōteki?)
46. Indomitable (不屈, Fukutsu?)
47. Decision (決意, Ketsui?)
48. Kuuga (空我, Kūga?)
49. Yuusuke (雄介, Yūsuke?)

Specials
* Special Chapter (特別篇, Tokubetsu Hen?, Compiled from the first two episodes with extra footage)
* (SP) First Dream Of The New Year (初夢, Hatsuyume?)
* (EX) Tiredness (乙彼(お疲れ), Otsukare?)
* (Comic) Trust (信頼, Shinrai?)

Kamen Rider Ryuki (2002-2003) Japan

Kamen Rider Ryuki (2002-2003) Japan
52 episode
3 DVD data Avi file [$26] , FORMAT DVD: 5 DVD [$46]:[>4]
AUDIO Japan/ Sub English

Genre Tokusatsu
Created by Shotaro Ishinomori
Written by Yasuko Kobayashi, Toshiki Inoue
Starring Takamasa Suga
Satoshi Matsuda
Ayano Sugiyama
Composer(s) Kazunori Maruyama
Cher Watanabe
Country of origin Japan
No. of episodes 50
Producer(s) Kazuo Tsuburai
Chiharu Nakasone
Shinichirō Shirakura
Naomi Takebe
Running time 23-25 minutes per episode
Original channel TV Asahi
Original run February 3, 2002 (2002-02-03) – January 19, 2003
Preceded by Kamen Rider Agito
Followed by Kamen Rider 555

13 Riders
The notion of 13 Riders is apparently a homage to the original Kamen Rider manga published in 1971, which contains a chapter called The 13 Kamen Riders. However, only 10 Kamen Riders were featured in the TV series. Femme, Ryuga and Verde appeared exclusively in the movie Episode: Final and/or the TV special 13 Riders.

Despite the idea of 13 Kamen Riders facing each other, all 13 Kamen Riders never really faced each other in one huge battle. The most number of Kamen Riders in one battle is 6 (in the TV series, where Knight, Ryuki, Zolda, Ohja, Tiger, and Alternative fought each other, only to be interrupted by Imperer's advent monsters), and 11 (at the 13 Kamen Riders Special). Kamen Rider Raia was killed earlier by Kamen Rider Verde's Death Vanish Final Vent. Despite activating the Guard Vent, Kamen Rider Scissors was killed by Kamen Rider Ohja's Veno Crash Final Vent. The remaining 10 Kamen Riders fought on the final match of the special, with Kamen Rider Ryuki and Kamen Rider Knight facing off against the remaining 8, led by Kamen Rider Odin.

* Kamen Rider Knight
* Kamen Rider Ryuki
* Kamen Rider Scissors
* Kamen Rider Zolda
* Kamen Rider Raia
* Kamen Rider Gai
* Kamen Rider Ohja
* Kamen Rider Tiger
* Kamen Rider Imperer
* Kamen Rider Femme
* Kamen Rider Ryuga
* Kamen Rider Verde
* Kamen Rider Odin

The show also featured two Kamen Rider clones, called Alternatives:

* Alternative Zero
* Alternative

When the series concept was revisited in Kamen Rider Decade, a new Rider was introduced.

* Kamen Rider Abyss

Episodes
1. The Secret Story's Birth (誕生秘話, Tanjō Hiwa?)
2. Giant Spider Counterattack (巨大クモ逆襲, Kyodai Kumo Gyakushū?)
3. School Ghost Story (学校の怪談, Gakkō no Kaidan?)
4. School Ghost Story 2 (学校の怪談２, Gakkō no Kaidan Tsū?)
5. The Monster's Antique Store (骨董屋の怪人, Kottōya no Kaijin?)
6. The Mysterious Rider (謎のライダー, Nazo no Raidā?)
7. A New Species is Born? (新種誕生？, Shinshu Tanjō??)
8. The Fourth, Zolda (４人目ゾルダ, Yoninme Zoruda?)
9. Shinji's Arrested!? (真司が逮捕！？, Shinji ga Taiho!??)
10. Knight's Crisis (ナイトの危機, Naito no Kiki?)
11. The Mysterious Empty Train (謎の無人電車, Nazo no Mujin Densha?)
12. Ren Akiyama's Lover (秋山蓮の恋人, Akiyama Ren no Koibito?)
13. That Man, Zolda (その男ゾルダ, Sono Otoko Zoruda?)
14. Revival Day (復活の日, Fukkatsu no Hi?)
15. Iron Mask Legend (鉄仮面伝説, Tekkamen Densetsu?)
16. Card of Destiny (運命のカード, Unmei no Kādo?)
17. The Grieving Knight (嘆きのナイト, Nageki no Naito?)
18. Jailbreak Rider (脱獄ライダー, Datsugoku Raidā?)
19. Rider Gathering (ライダー集結, Raidā Shūketsu?)
20. The Traitorous Ren (裏切りの蓮, Uragiri no Ren?)
21. Yui's Past (優衣の過去, Yui no Kako?)
22. Raia's Revenge (ライアの復讐, Raia no Fukushū?)
23. Changing Destiny (変わる運命, Kawaru Unmei?)
24. Ohja's Secret (王蛇の秘密, Ōja no Himitsu?)
25. Combining Ohja (合体する王蛇, Gattai Suru Ōja?)
26. Zolda's Assault (ゾルダの攻撃, Zoruda no Kōgeki?)
27. The 13th Rider (１３号ライダー, Jūsangō Raidā?)
28. Time Vent (タイムベント, Taimu Bento?)
29. Marriage Interview Battle (見合い合戦, Miai Gassen?)
30. Zolda's Lover (ゾルダの恋人, Zoruda no Koibito?)
31. The Girl and Ohja (少女と王蛇, Shōjo to Ōja?)
32. Secret Data Gathering (秘密の取材, Himitsu no Shuzai?)
33. The Mirror's Magic (鏡のマジック, Kagami no Majikku?)
34. Friendship's Battle (友情のバトル, Yūjō no Batoru?)
35. Enter Tiger (タイガ登場, Taiga Tōjō?)
36. The Battle Ends (戦いは終わる, Tatakai wa Owaru?)
37. Sleep is Awakening (眠りが覚めて, Nemuri ga Samete?)
38. Targeted Yui (狙われた優衣, Nerawareta Yui?)
39. A Dangerous Sign (危険のサイン, Kiken no Sain?)
40. Memories of an Older Brother and Younger Sister (兄と妹の記憶, Ani to Imōto no Kioku?)
41. Imperer (インペラー, Inperā?)
42. Room 401 (４０１号室, Yonhyakuichigōshitsu?)
43. The Hero Fights (英雄は戦う, Eiyū wa Tatakau?)
44. Glassy Happiness (ガラスの幸福, Garasu no Kōfuku?)
45. The Twentieth Birthday (２０歳の誕生日, Hatachi no Tanjōbi?)
46. Tiger's a Hero (タイガは英雄, Taiga wa Eiyū?)
47. Determination of Battle (戦いの決断, Tatakai no Ketsudan?)
48. The Final 3 Days (最後の３日間, Saigo no Mikkakan?)
49. Granting a Wish (叶えたい願い, Kanaetai Negai?)
50. A New Life (新しい命, Atarashii Inochi?)

Movies and specials
* Kamen Rider Ryuki The Movie: Episode Final (劇場版　仮面ライダー龍騎　ＥＰＩＳＯＤＥ　ＦＩＮＡＬ, Gekijōban Kamen Raidā Ryūki Episōdo Fainaru?)

This movie is an alternate ending to the series, taking place after the events of episode 46. With only six Riders remaining in the Rider War: five of the six, Ryuki (Shinji Kido), Knight (Ren Akiyama), Zolda (Shuichi Kitaoka), Ohja (Takeshi Asakura), and Femme (Miho Kirishima), Shirō Kanzaki alerts them to quickly settle the Rider War within three days. One of them must win and become the last survivor before the sixth surviving rider reveals himself. Amidst the impending chaos of the fight between the Riders, Shinji discovers an unbelievable truth about the relationship between Yui Kanzaki and the Mirror World, as well as discovering the existence of his Mirror World doppelganger, Kamen Rider Ryuga.

* Kamen Rider Ryuki Special: 13 Riders (仮面ライダー龍騎スペシャル 13RIDERS, Kamen Raidā Ryūki Supessharu Sātin Raidāsu?)

This television special is an alternate telling of the Kamen Rider Ryuki story. Shinji Kidou's life, working as an employee at ORE Journal, takes a sharp turn after being pulled into the Mirror World by a Mispider. Luckily, he was saved by a Kamen Rider, Ryuki (Kōichi Sakakibara). However, Sakakibara could no longer go on due to the harshness of his injuries and passed his Card Deck to Shinji, allowing him to become the next Ryuki to survive and defeat the monster. After meeting with Yui Kanzaki and Ren Akiyama (Kamen Rider Knight), Shinji learns about the conditions of the Rider War, as well as of the other Riders participating. Unable to allow such a game of death to exist like his Rider predecessor, Shinji sets out to convince all the Riders to end the senseless fighting and put an end to the War. His pleas fall upon deaf ears as just about every other Rider (except for the already-defeated Riders Raia and Scissors) sets out to hunt down Shinji and his eventual reluctant ally, Ren. Eventually, Shinji's deck is destroyed and Ren is critically injured, passing on the deck for Kamen Rider Knight to Shinji. The special has two different endings which were voted on by the viewers via phone at the time of the initial airing: the voted-for-air ending (in which Shinji faces the surviving Riders on his own) and the alternate ending (a resetting of the Rider War).
[edit] S.I.C. Hero Saga

Ryuki had two separate S.I.C. Hero Saga side stories published in Monthly Hobby Japan magazine. The first was titled Kamen Rider Ryuki: Advent Calendar (仮面ライダー龍騎 -アドベントカレンダー-, Kamen Raidā Ryūki: Adobento Karendā?) and featured original characters Kamen Rider Ohja Survive (仮面ライダー王蛇サバイブ, Kamen Raidā Ōja Sabaibu?) and his Mirror Monster the Genosurviver (ジェノサバイバー, Jenosabaibā?). The second S.I.C. Hero Saga story Kamen Rider Ryuki: World of If (仮面ライダー龍騎 -IFの世界-, Kamen Raidā Ryūki: IF no Sekai?) is an alternate telling that features Ohja Survive from Advent Calendar and also introduces Kamen Rider Ryuga Survive (仮面ライダーリュウガサバイブ, Kamen Raidā Ryūga Sabaibu?). Advent Calendar ran from August to December 2004 and World of If ran from June to August 2005.

Advent Calendar chapter titles

1. Advent 4 (待降節・4, Taikōsetsu 4?)
2. Advent 3 (待降節・3, Taikōsetsu 3?)
3. Advent 2 (待降節・2, Taikōsetsu 2?)
4. Advent 1 (待降節・1, Taikōsetsu 1?)
5. Nightmare Before (ナイトメア・ビフォア, Naitomea Bifoa?)

World of If chapter titles

1. Ryuga (リュウガ, Ryūga?)
2. Alternative (オルタナティブ, Orutanatibu?)
3. Odin (オーディン, Ōdin?)

Kamen Rider 555 (2003-2004) Japan

Kamen Rider 555 (2003-2004) Japan
(50 episodes)
3 DVD data file [~24] , FORMAT DVD: 5 DVD [~44]:[>4]
Audio Japan/ Sub English

Genre Tokusatsu
Created by Shotaro Ishinomori
Written by Toshiki Inoue
Starring Kento Handa, Yuria Haga, Ken Mizorogi, Kohei Murakami, Atsushi Harada, Masayuki Izumi, Yoshika Kato, Mitsuru Karahashi
Composer(s) Hayato Matsuo
Country of origin Japan
Language(s) Japanese
No. of episodes 50 (List of episodes)

Producer(s) Chika Hamada
Shinichirō Shirakura
Naomi Takebe
Takaaki Utsunomiya
Running time 24-25 minutes (per episode)

Original channel TV Asahi
Original run January 26, 2003 – January 18, 2004

Preceded by Kamen Rider Ryuki
Followed by Kamen Rider Blade



Episodes
Main article: List of Kamen Rider 555 episodes

1. The Start of a Trip (旅の始まり, Tabi no Hajimari?)
2. The Belt's Power (ベルトの力, Beruto no Chikara?)
3. The King's Sleep… (王の眠り…, Ō no Nemuri…?)
4. My Name (おれの名前, Ore no Namae?)
5. Original (オリジナル, Orijinaru?)
6. Trio × Trio (３人×３人, Sannin × Sannin?)
7. The Power of Dreams (夢の力, Yume no Chikara?)
8. The Protector of Dreams (夢の守り人, Yume no Mamoribito?)
9. Enter, the President (社長登場, Shachō Tōjō?)
10. The Enigmatic Rider (謎のライダー, Nazo no Raidā?)
11. The Enigmatic Belt (謎のベルト, Nazo no Beruto?)
12. Ryūsei School (流星塾, Ryūseijuku?)
13. Friend or Foe? (敵か味方か, Teki ka Mikata ka?)
14. Takumi's Spirit (巧の意地, Takumi no Iji?)
15. The Fallen Idol ~ Phi's vs. Chi (落ちた偶像~ φ's vs χ, Ochita Gūzō ~ Faizu Tai Kai?)
16. Human Heart (人間の心, Ningen no Kokoro?)
17. Takumi, Revival (巧、復活, Takumi, Fukkatsu?)
18. Narrow Escape From Death (九死に一生, Kyūshi ni Isshō?)
19. Pure White Justice (純白の正義, Junpaku no Seigi?)
20. The Beautiful Assassin (美しき刺客, Utsukushiki Shikaku?)
21. Accelerating Spirits (加速する魂, Kasoku Suru Tamashii?)
22. Masato's Confession (雅人の告白, Masato no Kokuhaku?)
23. False Friendship (偽りの友情, Itsuwari no Yūjō?)
24. The Door to Darkness (闇への扉, Yami e no Tobira?)
25. The Dark Laboratory (闇の実験室, Yami no Jikkenshitsu?)
26. Enter, Delta (デルタ登場, Deruta Tōjō?)
27. Ryūsei School Breaks Up (流星塾分裂, Ryūseijuku Bunretsu?)
28. Dark Clover (暗黒の四葉, Ankoku no Yotsuba?)
29. The Excellent Bike (超絶バイク, Chōzetsu Baiku?)
30. Masato's Trap (雅人の罠, Masato no Wana?)
31. Origami Tears (折り紙の涙, Origami no Namida?)
32. Intertwined Threads (絡み合う糸, Karamiau Ito?)
33. Mari Dies (真理、死す, Mari, Shisu?)
34. The True Form (真実の姿, Shinjitsu no Sugata?)
35. The Riddle of Revival (復活の謎, Fukkatsu no Nazo?)
36. Restored Memories (蘇る記憶, Yomigaeru Kioku?)
37. Kaixa's Justice (カイザの正義, Kaiza no Seigi?)
38. The Wandering Spirit (彷徨える魂, Samayoeru Tamashii?)
39. Faiz 2 (ファイズ2, Faizu Tsū?)
40. Human Proof (人間の証, Ningen no Akashi?)
41. Start to Capture (捕獲開始, Hokaku Kaishi?)
42. Broken Wings (折れた翼, Oreta Tsubasa?)
43. Red Balloon (赤い風船, Akai Fūsen?)
44. The Last Mail (最後のメール, Saigo no Mēru?)
45. The King's Awakening (王の目覚め, Ō no Mezame?)
46. A New President is Born (新社長登場, Shin Shachō Tōjō?)
47. The King's Appearance (王の出現, Ō no Shutsugen?)
48. Masato, Dying A Glorious Death (雅人、散華, Masato, Sange?)
49. A Sign of Destruction (滅びゆく種, Horobi Yuku Shu?)
50. My Dream (俺の夢, Ore no Yume?)

Paradise Lost
Kamen Rider 555 The Movie: Paradise Lost (劇場版　仮面ライダー555　パラダイス・ロスト, Gekijōban Kamen Raidā Faizu: Paradaisu Rosuto?), was released during the run of the series, as a double feature alongside Bakuryu Sentai Abaranger: Abare Summer is Freezing! on August 16, 2003. The film was 81 minutes long. A few new characters and Rider Gears were introduced in the movie. The character of Leo/Kamen Rider Psyga, played by Peter Ho, became the first non-Japanese Kamen Rider, although the Saban adaptation of Kamen Rider Black RX, Masked Rider, featured American actor TJ Roberts as the main character.

Paradise Lost takes place in an alternate universe which answers the question "What would happen if Orphnochs ruled the world?" In the near future, the world is ruled by the Smart Brain Corporation, with 90% of the population being Orphnoch, and the once prominent human race is nearing extinction. Takumi Inui, Kamen Rider Faiz, was once regarded as mankind’s savior until, in an attack by Smart Brain troops, he was presumed dead. Since then, human rebel groups have staged attacks on Smart Brain's complex in an attempt to steal the top-secret Emperor Belts, with no success. Kiba Yuji, Naoya Kaidō and Yuka Osada attempt to ease tensions between both races but their peace meeting is interrupted by Smart Brain troops and their newest warrior, Kamen Rider Psyga. Takumi, believing himself a young cobbler named Takeshi, regains his memory and becomes Kamen Rider Faiz again to settle things with Smart Brain once and for all.
[edit] Lost World

The S.I.C. Hero Saga side story for 555 published in Montly Hobby Japan magazine was titled Kamen Rider 555: Lost World (仮面ライダー555 -ロスト・ワールド-, Kamen Raidā Faizu -Rosuto Wārudo-?). It serves as a prologue to the alternate story that was 555: Paradise Lost, and features the new character Riotrooper Ver. 2 (ライオトルーパーver.2, Raiotorūpā ver.2?). The story ran from October 2005 to January 2006.

Chapter titles

1. Faiz (ファイズ, Faizu?)
2. Kaixa (カイザ, Kaiza?)
3. Delta (デルタ, Deruta?)
4. Psyga (サイガ, Saiga?)

Kamen Rider Blade (2004) (Japan)

Kamen Rider Blade (2004) (Japan)
49 (List of episodes)
4 DVD data file [$28] , FORMAT DVD: 6 DVD [$46]:[>4]
Audio Japan/ Sub English

Episodes
Main article: List of Kamen Rider Blade episodes

1. The Indigo Warrior (紫紺の戦士, Shikon no Senshi?)
2. The Mysterious Rider (謎のライダー, Nazo no Raidā?)
3. Their Secret… (彼らの秘密…, Karera no Himitsu…?)
4. Immortality's Mysteries (永遠の命の謎, Eien no Inochi no Nazo?)
5. The Challenge to the Past (過去への挑戦, Kako e no Chōsen?)
6. Chalice's True Identity (カリスの正体, Karisu no Shōtai?)
7. The Trapped Two (囚われた２号, Torawareta Nigō?)
8. The Revived People (甦った者たち, Yomigaetta Monotachi?)
9. A Fighter's Destiny (戦う者の運命, Tatakau Mono no Unmei?)
10. The Manipulated Warrior (操られた戦士, Ayatsurareta Senshi?)
11. The Whereabouts of Each (各々の居場所, Onōno no Ibasho?)
12. Category Ace (カテゴリーＡ, Kategorī Ēsu?)
13. The Golden-Threaded Trap (金色の糸の罠, Kin'iro no Ito no Wana?)
14. Ace Sealed! (エース封印！, Ēsu Fūin!?)
15. Fate's Conformer (運命の適合者, Unmei no Tekigōsha?)
16. Leangle's Power (レンゲルの力, Rengeru no Chikara?)
17. The Evil Belt (邪悪なベルト, Jaaku na Beruto?)
18. Spirits That Manipulate Darkness (暗闇を操る魂, Kurayami o Ayatsuru Tamashii?)
19. One Who Conquers Darkness (暗黒を征す者, Ankoku o Seisu Mono?)
20. The Target is Kotarou (標的は虎太郎, Hyōteki wa Kotarō?)
21. Battles That Feel for Friends (友を思う戦い, Tomo o Omou Tatakai?)
22. The Escape From Darkness (闇からの脱出, Yami Kara no Dasshutsu?)
23. Who are You? (お前は誰だ？, Omae wa Dare da??)
24. Mysterious Hunters (謎のハンター, Nazo no Hantā?)
25. A Traitor's Sprint (裏切りの疾走, Uragiri no Shissō?)
26. The Power Which Moves Me (俺を動かす力, Ore o Ugokasu Chikara?)
27. The Trembling Heart… (揺れ動く心…, Yureugoku Kokoro…?)
28. A Dangerous Gamble!? (危険な賭け！？, Kiken na Kake!??)
29. The Two Chalices (２人のカリス, Futari no Karisu?)
30. Lost Memories (失われた記憶, Ushinawareta Kioku?)
31. The 53rd Being (５３番目の存在, Gojūsanbanme no Sonzai?)
32. The Destroyer's Secret (破壊者の秘密, Hakaisha no Himitsu?)
33. The Targeted Kenzaki (狙われた剣崎, Nerawareta Kenzaki?)
34. Category King (カテゴリーＫ, Kategorī Kingu?)
35. A Dangerous Henshin!? (危険な変身！？, Kiken na Henshin!??)
36. Strongest Form (最強フォーム, Saikyō Fōmu?)
37. Towards a New Destiny (新たな運命へ, Arata na Unmei e?)
38. One Who Takes Hold of Destiny (運命を掴む者, Unmei o Tsukamu Mono?)
39. Reunion… Father and Daughter (再会…父と娘, Saikai… Chichi to Musume?)
40. Parting With the Past (過去との訣別, Kako to no Ketsubetsu?)
41. A Desire to Get Stronger (強くなりたい, Tsuyoku Naritai?)
42. Leangle Revives (レンゲル復活, Rengeru Fukkatsu?)
43. Foe or Friend? (敵か味方か？, Teki ka Mikata ka??)
44. Four Cards (フォーカード, Fō Kādo?)
45. The New Card (新たなカード, Arata na Kādo?)
46. The Ruler's Seal (支配者の封印, Shihaisha no Fūin?)
47. Garren Eliminated (ギャレン消滅, Gyaren Shōmetsu?)
48. Prologue to Destruction (滅びへの序章, Horobi e no Joshō?)
49. The Eternal Trump (永遠の切り札, Eien no Kirifuda?)


Missing Ace

Kamen Rider Blade The Movie: Missing Ace (劇場版　仮面ライダー剣　MISSING ACE, Gekijōban Kamen Raidā Bureido Misshingu Ēsu?) is the theatrical release, first in theaters on September 11, 2004.

Four years after an alternate ending to the series, in which Blade seals the Joker, the characters have moved on with their lives: Kenzaki is a garbage man, Mutsuki has graduated high school, and Kotarō has published a book about the Kamen Riders to great success. The Undead have been re-released, and a new trio of Kamen Riders—Glaive, Larc and Lance—have emerged from BOARD, now led by Tachibana. After recapturing two of the Category Aces, Kenzaki and Mutsuki join with the new Riders. When all the Undead are sealed once more, Glaive reveals himself to be the Albino Joker, a white version of the original Joker, and captures Kotarō's niece to obtain the ultimate power, sealing her in the Vanity Card. In order to free Amane from the card, Hajime is unsealed from the Joker Card and the four Riders are again united, intent on saving Amane and stopping the Albino Joker.
[edit] Specials

Kamen Rider Blade: Blade vs. Blade is a Hyper Battle Video, wherein a Trial-series cyborg pretends to be Kenzaki, who quickly discovers the fraud and fights him. During their battle, the other Riders bicker humorously about which Blade is the fake, which constantly results in their attacking the real Kenzaki. As with all Hyper Battle Videos, this serves as a device to exposit the Rider's various powers and abilities.

Kamen Rider Blade: New Generation is a television special made of a collection of vignettes which aired following certain episodes of Blade, following the history of Kamen Riders Glaive, L'arc, and Lance. This is a direct tie-in to the movie Missing Ace.
[edit] S.I.C. Hero Saga

The S.I.C. Hero Saga side story for Blade is titled Kamen Rider Blade: Day After Tomorrow (仮面ライダー剣 -DAY AFTER TOMORROW-, Kamen Raidā Bureido: DAY AFTER TOMORROW?) follows the story of the series after the finale and features characters from Missing Ace. The new character introduced in the story is Joker (Kazuma Kenzaki ver.) (ジョーカー（剣崎一真ver.）, Jōkā (Kenzaki Kazuma ver.)?). Two other special editions of the Hero Saga stories also feature Blade characters: Hero Saga Special Edition: King featuring Kamen Rider Garren King Form (仮面ライダーギャレン・キングフォーム, Kamen Raidā Gyaren Kingu Fōmu?) and Hero Saga Special Edition: Clover featuring Kamen Rider Leangle Jack Form (仮面ライダーレンゲル・ジャックフォーム, Kamen Raidā Rengeru Jakku Fōmu?). Day After Tomorrow ran in the February through May 2007 issues of Monthly Hobby Japan magazine. King was featured in the May 2008 issue and Clover was featured in the June 2008 issue.

Kamen Rider Den-O (2007) (Japan)

Kamen Rider Den-O (2007) (Japan)
Episodes: 49
3 DVD data file [$26] , FORMAT DVD: 6 DVD [$46]:[>4]
Audio Japan/ Sub English

Genre Tokusatsu
Created by Shotaro Ishinomori
Written by Yasuko Kobayashi, Shōji Yonemura
Directed by Ryuta Tasaki, Takao Nagaishi, Tarō Sakamoto, Hidenori Ishida, Osamu Kaneda, Kenzō Maihara, Naomi Tamura, Takayuki Shibasaki
Starring Takeru Satoh
Yuriko Shiratori
Tamaki Matsumoto
Rina Akiyama
Kenjirō Ishimaru
Yuichi Nakamura
Voices of Toshihiko Seki
Kōji Yusa
Masaki Terasoma
Kenichi Suzumura
Hōchū Ōtsuka
Opening theme "Climax Jump" by AAA Den-O form
"Climax Jump DEN-LINER form" by Momotaros, Urataros, Kintaros, & Ryutaros
Ending theme "Double-Action" by Ryotaro Nogami & Momotaros
"Double-Action Rod form" by Ryotaro Nogami & Urataros
"Double-Action Ax form" by Ryotaro Nogami & Kintaros
"Double-Action Gun form" by Ryotaro Nogami & Ryutaros
"Action-ZERO" by Yuto Sakurai & Deneb
"Real-Action" by Ryotaro Nogami
Composer(s) Toshihiko Sahashi
Shuhei Naruse
Country of origin Japan Japan
No. of episodes 49 (List of episodes)

Synopsis
Main article: List of Kamen Rider Den-O characters
Ryotaro Nogami is a young man with a lot of bad luck. One day, he finds a strange pass and things got stranger from a mysterious girl and a large time-traveling train to being possessed by an entity called an Imagin, beings from an alternate future whose kind are attempting to change the past. Though slightly confused about the nature of the crisis, Ryotaro, along with the aid of the hot-headed, violent Imagin, dubbed Momotaros, becomes Kamen Rider Den-O, traveling to different times on the DenLiner to battle the evil Imagin to prevent them from altering the past to affect the present and future. During his adventure, Ryotaro is joined by other Imagin who aid him as well; the lying, manipulating and womanizing Urataros, the herculean (and narcoleptic) Kintaros, and the childish yet powerful Ryutaros. He later meets the mysterious Yuto Sakurai and his bumbling Imagin partner Deneb. Yuto is not only Kamen Rider Zeronos but is the younger incarnation of Ryotaro's older sister Airi's fiance, Sakurai, who mysteriously disappeared and is tied to the mysteries involving the Imagin and a person known as the Junction Point.

Episodes
Main article: List of Kamen Rider Den-O episodes

1. Here I Come! (俺、参上！, Ore, Sanjō!?)
2. Ride on Time (ライド・オン・タイム, Raido On Taimu?)
3. Outlaw Momotarō (アウトロー・モモタロー, Autorō Momotarō?)
4. Get Out Oni! I am Serious (鬼は外！僕はマジ, Oni wa Soto! Boku wa Maji?)
5. Will You Let Me Fish You? (僕に釣られてみる？, Boku ni Tsuraretemiru??)
6. A Swindler's Dignity (サギ師の品格, Sagishi no Hinkaku?)
7. Jealousy Bomber (ジェラシー・ボンバー, Jerashī Bonbā?)
8. Sad Melody, Loving Memory (哀メロディ・愛メモリー, Ai Merodī Ai Memorī?)
9. You Wept Over My Strength (俺の強さにお前が泣いた, Ore no Tsuyosa ni Omae ga Naita?)
10. Hana in a Stormy Singularity Point (ハナに嵐の特異点, Hana ni Arashi no Tokuiten?)
11. Madness, Delusion, Baby's Breath (暴走・妄想・カスミ草, Bōsō Mōsō Kasumisō?)
12. Run Taros! (走れタロス！, Hashire Tarosu!?)
13. Okay? Your Answer Doesn't Matter (いい？答えは聞いてない, Ii? Kotae wa Kiitenai?)
14. Dance With Dragon (ダンス・ウィズ・ドラゴン, Dansu Wizu Doragon?)
15. Bath Jack Panic (銭湯（バス）ジャック・パニック, Basu Jakku Panikku?)
16. Star of Happiness, Criminal's Surrender (幸福の星、降伏の犯人（ホシ）, Kōfuku no Hoshi, Kōfuku no Hoshi?)
17. That Guy Just Now! Already in the Past? (あの人は今！も過去？, Ano Hito wa Ima! Mo Kako??)
18. A Clockwork Fiancé (時計じかけの婚約者（フィアンセ）, Tokei Jikake no Fianse?)
19. That Man, Zero's Start (その男、ゼロのスタート, Sono Otoko, Zero no Sutāto?)
20. Let Me Say This to Start (最初に言っておく, Saisho ni Itte Oku?)
21. Fighting Style (ケンカのリュウ儀, Kenka no Ryūgi?)
22. An Unspeakable Future (ハナせない未来, Hanasenai Mirai?)
23. Enter the Prince, Kneel Down to Him! (王子降臨、頭が高い！, Ōji Kōrin, Zu ga Takai!?)
24. The Prince's Goodbye Lullaby (グッバイ王子のララバイ, Gubbai Ōji no Rarabai?)
25. Climax Double Jump (クライマックスＷ（ダブル）ジャンプ, Kuraimakkusu Daburu Janpu?)
26. The Ticket to God's Line (神の路線へのチケット, Kami no Rosen e no Chiketto?)
27. The Diamond Thieving Fang (ダイヤを乱す牙, Daiya o Midasu Kiba?)
28. Too Lucky, Too Excited, Too Strange (ツキすぎ、ノリすぎ、変わりすぎ, Tsuki Sugi, Nori Sugi, Kawari Sugi?)
29. Lucky Horror Show (ラッキー・ホラー・ショー, Rakkī Horā Shō?)
30. Madam, How About the Fireworks? (奥さん花火どう？, Oku-san Hanabi Dō??)
31. Ai Need Yu (愛（アイ）・ニード・侑（ユウ）, Ai Nīdo Yū?)
32. Last Train Card Zero! (終電カード・ゼロ！, Shūden Kādo Zero!?)
33. Time Troubler Kohana (タイムトラブラー・コハナ, Taimu Toraburā Kohana?)
34. The Time Interval Pianist (時の間（はざま）のピアニスト, Toki no Hazama no Pianisuto?)
35. Tragic Resurrection Card Zero (悲劇の復活カード・ゼロ, Higeki no Fukkatsu Kādo Zero?)
36. No Possession, No Secession, Train Slash! (憑かず、離れず、電車斬り！, Tsukazu, Hanarezu, Densha Giri!?)
37. I Have the Face for It, Don't I? (俺、そういう顔してるだろ？, Ore, Sōiu Kao Shiteru daro??)
38. The King Train Within the Train Terminal (電車の中の電車王, Densha no Naka no Denshaō?)
39. The Rider Disappears As Well (そしてライダーもいなくなる, Soshite Raidā mo Inakunaru?)
40. Change Imagin World (チェンジ・イマジン・ワールド, Chenji Imajin Wārudo?)
41. Candy Scandal (キャンディ・スキャンダル, Kyandi Sukyandaru?)
42. Memory Update (想い出アップデート, Omoide Appudēto?)
43. Something Missing (サムシング・ミッシング, Samushingu Misshingu?)
44. Resolution of a Single-Action (決意のシングルアクション, Ketsui no Shinguru Akushon?)
45. Reliving a Blank Day (甦る空白の一日, Yomigaeru Kūhaku no Ichinichi?)
46. Now to Reveal Love and Truth (今明かす愛と理（ことわり）, Ima Akasu Ai to Kotowari?)
47. You Wept Over My End (俺の最期にお前が泣いた, Ore no Saigo ni Omae ga Naita?)
48. Opposite Goodbyes... (ウラ腹な別れ・・・, Urahara na Wakare...?)
49. The Climax Goes on No Matter What (クライマックスは続くよどこまでも, Kuraimakkusu wa Tsuzuku yo Dokomademo?)

Films
A rarity for the Kamen Rider Series, Kamen Rider Den-O has had multiple theatrical releases, with a fifth film planned for release June 2010.
[edit] I'm Born!
Main article: Kamen Rider Den-O: I'm Born!

Kamen Rider Den-O The Movie: I'm Born! (劇場版　仮面ライダー電王　俺、誕生！, Gekijōban Kamen Raidā Den'ō Ore, Tanjō!?) premiered in August 4, 2007. This is the second Heisei era film in the Kamen Rider Series to be part of the storyline of its television series since Kamen Rider Agito. The film features the renegade Kamen Rider Gaoh who takes control of the DenLiner to bring it to the Edo period to find his own train, the GaohLiner, so he can take over all of time and space.[4][5] Alongside I am Born!, the Juken Sentai Gekiranger movie Juken Sentai Gekiranger: Nei-Nei! Hō-Hō! Hong Kong Decisive Battle was shown as double feature. A short animated feature called Momotaros's Summer Vacation was shown along with the films, as well.
[edit] Climax Deka
Main article: Kamen Rider Den-O & Kiva: Climax Deka

A movie titled Kamen Rider Den-O & Kiva The Movie: Climax Deka (劇場版　仮面ライダー電王＆キバ　クライマックス刑事（デカ）, Gekijōban Kamen Raidā Den'ō ando Kiba Kuraimakkusu Deka?) appeared in theaters on April 12, 2008. It features a meeting between the characters of Den-O and the characters of Kamen Rider Kiva. The animated short Momotaros's Let's Go Kiva! (モモタロスのキバっていくぜ！, Momotarosu no Kiba tte Ikuze!?) was shown as double feature.[6][7][8][9] Climax Deka grossed 730 million yen in box office and DVD sales.[1]
[edit] Final Countdown
Main article: Saraba Kamen Rider Den-O: Final Countdown

A third film adaptation of Kamen Rider Den-O titled Saraba Kamen Rider Den-O The Movie: Final Countdown (劇場版　さらば仮面ライダー電王　ファイナル・カウントダウン, Gekijōban Saraba Kamen Raidā Den'ō Fainaru Kauntodaun?) was released in Japanese theaters on October 4, 2008.[10] The film features characters such as Kamen Rider New Den-O (仮面ライダーＮＥＷ電王, Kamen Raidā Nyū Den'ō?), Kamen Rider Yuuki (仮面ライダー幽汽, Kamen Raidā Yūki?), the Imagin Teddy (テディ, Tedi?), and the Ghost Imagin (ゴーストイマジン, Gōsuto Imajin?), the Phantom Imagin (ファントムイマジン, Fantomu Imajin?), and the Shadow Imagin (シャドウイマジン, Shadō Imajin?). The animated short Imagin Anime: Be Forever Momotaros -Imagin Terminal Station-/The Movie (イマジンあにめ「モモタロスよ永遠に　－イマジン終着駅－／劇場版」, Imajin Anime Momotarosu yo Towa ni -Imajin Shūchakueki-/Gekijōban?) was shown as double feature. A third film is a first for any Kamen Rider series.[1]
[edit] Cho Den-O Series
Main article: Cho Den-O Series

Initially, a press release from Toei Company released on January 29, 2009, announced that there will be a fourth film for Kamen Rider Den-O. It was in production as of January 29, 2009, and was scheduled to be released in April 2009.[3] On February 9, 2009, Toei revealed that this film was to be the first in the "Cho Den-O" Series (「超・電王」シリーズ, "Chō-Den'ō" Shirīzu?), a new multimedia franchise featuring the cast and characters of Kamen Rider Den-O and its films.[11]
[edit] The Onigashima Warship
Main article: Cho Kamen Rider Den-O & Decade Neo Generations: The Onigashima Warship

The first of the films in this series is titled Cho Kamen Rider Den-O & Decade Neo Generations The Movie: The Onigashima Warship (劇場版 超・仮面ライダー電王＆ディケイド ＮＥＯ ジェネレーションズ 鬼ヶ島の戦艦, Gekijōban Chō-Kamen Raidā Den'ō ando Dikeido Neo Jenerēshonzu Onigashima no Senkan?), featuring the cast and characters of I'm Born!, Final Countdown, Kiva, and Kamen Rider Decade.

Kamen Rider Decade (2009) (Japan)

Kamen Rider Decade (2009) (Japan)
Episodes: 31
2 DVD data AVI file [$18] , FORMAT DVD: 3 DVD [$32]:[>4]
Audio Japan/ Sub English

Format : Tokusatsu
Created by : Shotaro Ishinomori
Written by : Shō Aikawa, Shōji Yonemura, Yasuko Kobayashi, Kenji Konuta, Toshiki Inoue
Directed by : Ryuta Tasaki, Osamu Kaneda, Takao Nagaishi, Takayuki Shibasaki, Hidenori Ishida, Naomi Tamura
Starring : Masahiro Inoue
Kimito Totani
Ryouta Murai
Kanna Mori
Renji Ishibashi
Narrated by : Eiichiro Suzuki
Opening theme : "Journey through the Decade" by Gackt
Ending theme : "Ride the Wind" by Tsukasa Kadoya
"Treasure Sniper" by Daiki Kaitoh
Composer(s) : Shuhei Naruse
Kōtarō Nakagawa
Country of origin : Japan
Language(s) : Japanese
No. of episodes : 31 (List of episodes)

Episodes
List of Kamen Rider Decade episodes
Generally, episodes of Decade are titled similarly to the episodes of the series that they reference. Kamen Rider Kuuga's episodes were titled with only two kanji and episodes of Kamen Rider Kiva have a musical reference and musical notation in the title. For the World of Hibiki story arc, the episode title cards are stylized in calligraphy similar to the styles featured in Kamen Rider Hibiki. An episode arc also features a crossover with Samurai Sentai Shinkenger.[3][4]

In an interview in the March 2009 issue of Kindai Magazine, Masahiro Inoue stated that Decade was slated as having only 30 episodes.[5] A subsequent interview in Otonafami magazine confirms that only 30 episodes were filmed,[6] with 31 episodes airing total.

1. Rider War (ライダー大戦, Raidā Taisen?)
2. The World of Kuuga (クウガの世界, Kūga no Sekai?)
3. Transcendence (超絶, Chōzetsu?)
4. Second Movement ♬ Prince Kiva (第二楽章♬キバの王子, Dai Ni Gakushō ♬ Kiba no Ōji?)
5. The Biting King's Qualifications (かみつき王の資格, Kamitsuki Ō no Shikaku?)
6. Battle Trial: Ryuki World (バトル裁判・龍騎ワールド, Batoru Saiban: Ryūki Wārudo?)
7. Super Trick of the Real Criminal (超トリックの真犯人, Chō Torikku no Shinhannin?)
8. Welcome to the Blade Restaurant (ブレイド食堂いらっしゃいませ, Bureido Shokudō Irasshaimase?)
9. Blade Blade (ブレイドブレード, Bureido Burēdo?)
10. Faiz High School's Phantom Thief (ファイズ学園の怪盗, Faizu Gakuen no Kaitō?)
11. 555 Faces, 1 Treasure (555つの顔、１つの宝, Faizutsu no Kao, Hitotsu no Takara?)
12. Reunion: Project Agito (再会　プロジェクト・アギト, Saikai: Purojekuto Agito?)
13. Awakening: Tornado of Souls (覚醒　魂のトルネード, Kakusei: Tamashii no Torunēdo?)
14. Cho Den-O Beginning (超・電王ビギニング, Chō Den'ō Biginingu?)
15. Here Comes Cho Momotaros! (超モモタロス、参上!, Chō Momotarosu, Sanjō!?)
16. Warning: Kabuto Running Amok (警告：カブト暴走中, Keikoku: Kabuto Bōsōchū?)
17. The Grandma Way of Taste (おばあちゃん味の道, Obaachan Aji no Michi?)
18. Idle Hibiki (サボる響鬼, Saboru Hibiki?)
19. Ending Journey (終わる旅, Owaru Tabi?)
20. The Nega-World's Dark Riders (ネガ世界の闇ライダー, Nega Sekai no Yami Raidā?)
21. The Walking All-Rider Album (歩く完全ライダー図鑑, Aruku Kanzen Raidā Zukan?)
22. Wanted: Diend (ディエンド指名手配, Diendo Shimeitehai?)
23. End of Diend (エンド・オブ・ディエンド, Endo Obu Diendo?)
24. The Arrival of the Samurai Sentai (見参侍戦隊, Kenzan Samurai Sentai?)
25. Heretic Rider, on Call! (外道ライダー、参る！, Gedō Raidā, Mairu!?)
26. RX! Dai-Shocker Attack (RX！大ショッカー来襲, Āru Ekkusu! Daishokkā Raishū?)
27. Black × Black RX (BLACK×BLACK RX?)
28. Amazon, Friend (アマゾン、トモダチ, Amazon, Tomodachi?)
29. The Strong, Naked, Strong Guy (強くてハダカで強い奴, Tsuyokute Hadaka de Tsuyoi Yatsu?)
30. Rider War: Prologue (ライダー大戦・序章, Raidā Taisen: Joshō?)
31. Destroyer of Worlds (世界の破壊者, Sekai no Hakaisha?)

Films
The Onigashima Warship
Main article: Cho Kamen Rider Den-O & Decade Neo Generations: The Onigashima Warship

Cho Kamen Rider Den-O & Decade Neo Generations The Movie: The Onigashima Warship (劇場版 超·仮面ライダー電王&ディケイド ＮＥＯ ジェネレーションズ 鬼ヶ島の戦艦, Gekijōban Chō-Kamen Raidā Den'ō ando Dikeido Neo Jenerēshonzu Onigashima no Senkan?) was released on May 1, 2009. The film takes place between episodes 15 and 16 of Decade and primarily features the cast characters from Kamen Rider Den-O in their new media franchise, the Cho Den-O Series.
[edit] All Riders vs. Dai-Shocker
Main article: Kamen Rider Decade: All Riders vs. Dai-Shocker

The film Kamen Rider Decade The Movie: All Riders vs. Dai-Shocker (劇場版 仮面ライダーディケイド オールライダー対大ショッカー, Gekijōban Kamen Raidā Dikeido: Ōru Raidā tai Daishokkā?) opened in Japanese theaters on August 8, 2009, double-booked with the Shinkenger film. The film is billed as featuring twenty-six Kamen Riders: the original ten Showa Riders, Black, Black RX, Shin, ZO, J, the previous nine Heisei Riders, Decade, and Diend. It also features the first on-screen appearance of the 11th Heisei Kamen Rider: Kamen Rider Double. The film provides light to Tsukasa's past and Decade's relation with the mysterious Dai-Shocker organization, whose membership is composed of the various villains and monsters that previous Kamen Riders battled with.
[edit] Movie Wars 2010
Main article: Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider Double & Decade: Movie Wars 2010

As part of the Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider Double & Decade: Movie Wars 2010 (仮面ライダー×仮面ライダー Ｗ（ダブル）＆ディケイド MOVIE大戦2010, Kamen Raidā × Kamen Raidā: Daburu ando Dikeido Mūbī Taisen 2010?)[7] triple feature, Decade's film Kamen Rider Decade: Final Chapter (仮面ライダーディケイド～完結編～, Kamen Raidā Dikeido ~Kanketsuhen~?) tells the story of what happens following the television series' cliffhanger finale, and is to be released in Japanese theaters on December 12, 2009 (initially hinted during a post credits trailer after All Riders vs. Dai-Shocker).[8] Double was also featured in the sequence. The October issue of TV-Kun also makes reference to this movie, stating that "All of the mysteries [about Decade] will be answered by the movie coming out in December!!" (すべての謎は、１２月公開の映画で明らかに!!, Subete no nazo wa, jūnigatsu kōkai no eiga de akiraka ni!!?). Gackt will once again perform the film's theme song, "Stay the Ride Alive" to be released January 1, 2010.[9]

Kamen Rider Kiva (2008) (Japan)

Kamen Rider Kiva (2008) (Japan)
Episodes: 45
3 DVD data file [$22] , FORMAT DVD: 5 DVD [~42][-4]
Audio Japan/ Sub English

Genre Tokusatsu
Created by ; Shotaro Ishinomori
Written by ; Toshiki Inoue, Shōji Yonemura
Directed by ; Ryuta Tasaki, Hidenori Ishida, Kenzo Maihara, Naomi Tamura, Takao Nagaishi, Shōjirō Nakazawa
Starring ; Koji Seto
Kouhei Takeda
Keisuke Kato
Nana Yanagisawa
Yu Takahashi
Kazuhiko Kanayama
Houka Kinoshita
Rina Koike
Kouhei Kumai
Kenji Matsuda
Yuuki Ogoe
Eiji Takigawa
Tomokazu Sugita
Narrated by ; Tomokazu Sugita
Akira Ishida (30-48)
Opening theme ; "Break the Chain" by Tourbillon
Ending theme ; "Destiny's Play," "Individual-System," "Shout in the moonlight," "Innocent Trap," "Supernova," & "Roots of the King" by TETRA-FANG
"Fight for Justice" by Keisuke Nago
Composer(s) ; Tsuneyoshi Saitō
Country of origin ; Japan Japan
No. of episodes ; 48 (List of episodes)

Kamen Rider Kiva (仮面ライダーキバ, Kamen Raidā Kiba?, Masked Rider Kiva) is the title of the 2008 Kamen Rider Japanese tokusatsu television series produced by Toei Company and Ishimori Productions. It premiered on January 27, 2008, following the finale of Kamen Rider Den-O. It aired as a part of TV Asahi's 2008 Super Hero Time block with Engine Sentai Go-onger. Advertisements showed a horror film theme to the series, with the motif for Kamen Rider Kiva as a vampire. The advertising slogan for the series is "Wake up! Break the chains of destiny!!" (覚醒（ウェイクアップ）! 運命（さだめ）の鎖を解き放て!!, Weiku appu! Sadame no kusari o tokihanate!!?). The first episode began with a commemoration of the series in honor of the seventieth anniversary of Shotaro Ishinomori's birthday.


Synopsis
Twenty-two years after the disappearance of his father, Wataru Kurenai lives in an infamous "haunted house" where he is destined as Kamen Rider Kiva to fight life-draining monsters called Fangires, the very race his father fought years ago before his disappearance. Wataru must also deal with Kamen Rider Ixa who is part of an organization seeking to destroy the Fangire menace, as well as the Fangires' own Rider, Kamen Rider Saga. The story is split between the actions of Wataru in the present (2008) and his father Otoya in the past (1986), slowly revealing the link between the Fangire Race and Kiva.


Characters
The characters of Kamen Rider Kiva are spread throughout two time periods, each related to one another. There are the actions of Otoya Kurenai and the Fangire Hunter Yuri Aso with the Wolfen Jiro in the year 1986 with the first Ixa Ver.I that result in the various Fangires that persist to the current day, in 2008, with Otoya's son Wataru (as Kamen Rider Kiva) along and Keisuke Nago (as Kamen Rider Ixa Ver.X) and Yuri's daughter Megumi (also a Fangire Hunter), dealing with the Fangires to prevent deaths.

Fangire
The Fangires (ファンガイア, Fangaia?) are stained glass-based vampires who feed off of the Life Energy (ライフエナジー, Raifu Enajī?) of humans to survive, with which they can disguise themselves as humans. Because of this, aware humans have formed a group to hunt the Fangires. Though Kiva usually captures a Fangire's soul to feed to Castle Doran, Fangires can be completely destroyed when shattered as seen by Ixa and stronger Fangires.
[edit] Episodes
Main article: List of Kamen Rider Kiva episodes

Each episode's title is a word or phrase relating to music and a phrase describing the episode separated by a symbol from musical notation. For example, the second episode's title is written in Japanese as "組曲♪親子のバイオリン", using the eighth note. An exception is the finale, which uses the music end barline at the end of the title. From episode 2 onward, Kivat begins each episode by stating a piece of trivia about music, art, chess, and other subjects. From episode 30 onward, Tatsulot joins the opening statement as he and Kivat provide recaps of the previous episode.

1. Fate: Wake Up! (運命・ウェイクアップ！, Unmei: Weiku Appu!?)
2. Suite: Father/Son Violin (組曲・親子のバイオリン, Kumikyoku: Oyako no Baiorin?)
3. Heroic: Perfect Hunter (英雄・パーフェクトハンター, Eiyū: Pāfekuto Hantā?)
4. Reverie: Wild Blue (夢想・ワイルドブルー, Musō: Wairudo Burū?)
5. Duet: Stalker Panic (二重奏・ストーカーパニック, Nijūsō: Sutōkā Panikku?)
6. Replay: Humans are All Music (リプレイ・人間はみんな音楽, Ripurei: Ningen wa Minna Ongaku?)
7. Hymn: Three-Star Full Course of Darkness (讃歌・三ツ星闇のフルコース, Sanka: Mitsuboshi Yami no Furukōsu?)
8. Soul: Dragon Castle, Angered (ソウル・ドラゴン城、怒る, Sōru: Doragon-jō, Ikaru?)
9. Symphony: Ixa, Fist On (交響・イクサ・フィストオン, Kōkyō: Ikusa, Fisuto On?)
10. Sabre Dance: Glassy Melody (剣の舞・硝子のメロディ, Tsurugi no Mai: Garasu no Merodi?)
11. Rolling Stone: Door of Dreams (ローリングストーン・夢の扉, Rōringu Sutōn: Yume no Tobira?)
12. First Live: Golden Speed (初ライブ・黄金のスピード, Hatsu Raibu: Ōgon no Supīdo?)
13. Unfinished: Daddy Fight (未完成・ダディ・ファイト, Mikansei: Dadi Faito?)
14. Pomp and Circumstance: Thunderstrike Purple Eye (威風堂々・雷撃パープルアイ, Ifū Dōdō: Raigeki Pāpuru Ai?)
15. Resurrection: Checkmate Four (復活・チェックメイトフォー, Fukkatsu: Chekkumeito Fō?)
16. Player: The Rules of Cruelty (プレイヤー・非情のルール, Pureiyā: Hijō no Rūru?)
17. Lesson: My Way (レッスン・マイウェイ, Ressun: Mai Wei?)
18. Quartet: Listen to Your Heart's Voice (カルテット・心の声を聴け, Karutetto: Kokoro no Koe o Kike?)
19. Fusion: Aura Storm (フュージョン・オーラの嵐, Fyūjon: Ōra no Arashi?)
20. Nocturne: The Lovely Messiah (夜想曲・愛の救世主, Yasōkyoku: Ai no Kyūseishu?)
21. Rhapsody: The Fate of the Ring (ラプソディー・指輪の行方, Rapusodī: Yubiwa no Yukue?)
22. Overture: Fateful Intersection (序曲・運命の交差点, Jokyoku: Unmei no Kōsaten?)
23. Variation: Fugitives Forever (変奏曲・永遠の逃亡者, Hensōkyoku: Eien no Tōbōsha?)
24. Emperor: Golden Fever (皇帝・ゴールデンフィーバー, Kōtei: Gōruden Fībā?)
25. Fanfare: The Queen's Awakening (ファンファーレ・女王の目醒め, Fanfāre: Joō no Mezame?)
26. Metronome: Miraculous Memory (メトロノーム・記憶のキセキ, Metoronōmu: Kioku no Kiseki?)
27. 80's: Angry Rising Blue (８０’ｓ・怒れるライジングブルー, Eitīzu: Ikareru Raijingu Burū?)
28. Request: Time-Altering Battle (リクエスト・時を変える戦い, Rikuesuto: Toki o Kaeru Tatakai?)
29. When the Saints Go Marching In: I am King (聖者の行進・我こそキング, Seija no Kōshin: Ware koso Kingu?)
30. Curtain Raising: Kiva's Identity (開演・キバの正体, Kaien: Kiba no Shōtai?)
31. Applause: Motherly Dedicated Transformation (喝采・母に捧げる変身, Kassai: Haha ni Sasageru Henshin?)
32. New World: Another Kiva (新世界・もう一人のキバ, Shinsekai: Mō Hitori no Kiba?)
33. Supersonic: Saga's Fight (スーパーソニック・闘いのサガ, Sūpāsonikku: Tatakai no Saga?)
34. Noise: Melody of Destruction (ノイズ・破壊の旋律, Noizu: Hakai no Senritsu?)
35. New Arrangement: Flying Rose (ニューアレンジ･飛翔のバラ, Nyū Arenji: Hishō no Bara?)
36. Revolution: Sword Legend (革命・ソードレジェンド, Kakumei: Sōdo Rejendo?)
37. Triangle: Behead the King (トライアングル・キングが斬る, Toraianguru: Kingu ga Kiru?)
38. Erlking: Mother and Child Reunion (魔王・母と子の再会, Maō: Haha to Ko no Saikai?)
39. Shout: Targeted Brother (シャウト・狙われた兄弟, Shauto: Nerawareta Kyōdai?)
40. Encore: Nago Ixa Explosively Returns (アンコール・名護イクサ爆現, Ankōru: Nago Ikusa Bakugen?)
41. Lullaby: Release the Heart (ララバイ・心を解き放て, Rarabai: Kokoro o Tokihanate?)
42. The Power of Love: The King's Anger (パワー・オブ・ラブ・王の怒り, Pawā Obu Rabu: Ō no Ikari?)
43. Wedding March: Time of Parting (結婚行進曲・別れの時, Kekkon Kōshinkyoku: Wakare no Toki?)
44. Punk: Back to Father (パンク・バックトゥ・ファーザー, Panku: Bakkutu Fāzā?)
45. With You: Final Transformation (ウィズユー・最後の変身, Wizuyū: Saigo no Henshin?)
46. Full Stop: Farewell, Otoya (終止符・さらば音也, Shūshifu: Saraba Otoya?)
47. Break the Chain: Obey Me! (ブレイク・ザ・チェーン・我に従え！, Bureiku za Chēn: Ware ni Shitagae!?)
48. Finale: The Inheritors of Kiva (フィナーレ・キバを継ぐ者, Fināre: Kiba o Tsugu Mono?)


Kiva Movie : Climax Deka
A movie titled Movie Edition: Kamen Rider Den-O & Kiva: Climax Deka (劇場版　仮面ライダー電王＆キバ　クライマックス刑事（デカ）, Gekijōban Kamen Raidā Den'ō ando Kiba Kuraimakkusu Deka?) opened in theaters on April 12, 2008. It features a meeting between the characters of Kiva and the characters of Kamen Rider Den-O. They team up to fight a new evil Imagin who has teamed up with the Fangire Clan. Alongside Climax Deka, a short film titled Momotaros's Let's Go Kiva! (モモタロスのキバっていくぜ！, Momotarosu no Kiba tte Ikuze!?) will be shown as double feature.[1][2][3][4]
[edit] King of the Castle in the Demon World
Main article: Kamen Rider Kiva: King of the Castle in the Demon World

Movie Edition: Kamen Rider Kiva: King of the Castle in the Demon World (劇場版　仮面ライダーキバ　魔界城の王, Gekijōban Kamen Raidā Kiba Makaijō no Ō?) opened in Japanese theaters on August 9, 2008. It featured two new Riders who have been shown in silhouettes in Japanese children's magazines, Kamen Rider Rey (仮面ライダーレイ, Kamen Raidā Rei?)[5], who is a monster hunter named Takato Shiramine (白峰 天斗, Shiramine Takato?) played by Shouma Yamamoto (山本 匠馬, Yamamoto Shōma?), partnered to Rey Kivat (レイキバット, Reikibatto?, voiced by Norio Wakamoto) and the villain of the movie Takashi Sugimura (杉村 隆, Sugimura Takashi?), a death-row inmate who transforms into Kamen Rider Arc (仮面ライダーアーク, Kamen Raidā Āku?) with Arc Kivat (アークキバット, Āku Kibatto?, voiced by Norio Wakamoto), portrayed by Ken Horiuchi of the comedy troupe Neptune. The movie takes place in an alternate universe, as trying to place the story of the movie anywhere within the story of the series always leaves events out of place and would cancel out other events. Furthermore, Shouma Yamamoto plays Takato Shiramine in the Kamen Rider Kiva movie, but he also plays Taiga Nobori in the actual series.
[edit] Den-Liner, Into Space!

Kamen Rider Kiva & Den-O: Den-Liner, Into Space! (仮面ライダーキバ＆電王 デンライナー、宇宙へ！, Kamen Raidā Kiba ando Den'ō Denrainā, Uchū e!?) is a planetarium show using the cast of Kiva and Den-O to teach children about the universe. It was being shown at the Kagoshima Municipal Science Hall's planetarium between January 2 and March 30, 2009.[6]
[edit] King of Vampire

For Kiva's S.I.C. Hero Saga side story Kamen Rider Kiva: King of Vampire (仮面ライダーキバ -KING OF VAMPIRE-, Kamen Raidā Kiba -Kingu ovu Vanpaia-?), the story follows the life of the characters following the finale while expanding on other instances in the history of the 1986 storyline. The story is set to begin running in the January 2010 issue of Monthly Hobby Japan magazine. Like the series' episode titles, the titles of the four chapters of the S.I.C. Hero Saga follow a similar format, but features two musically themed titles separated by an item from musical notation (the former is an opera while the latter is a song from said opera). The first chapter uses the Segno.

Chapter titles
1. A Midsummer Night's Dream: Wedding March (夏の夜の夢・結婚行進曲, Natsu no Yoru no Yume: Kekkon Kōshinkyoku?)
2. Lohengrin: Bridal Chorus (ローエングリン・結婚行進曲２, Rōengurin: Kekkon Kōshinkyoku 2?)
3. Saint-Saëns: Marche Héroïque (サン・サーンス・英雄行進曲, San Sānsu: Eiyū Kōshinkyoku?)

Kamen Rider Kabuto (Japan Drama 2006)

Kamen Rider Kabuto (Japan Drama 2006)
Episodes: 49 + Special
3 DVD data AVI file [$22] , FORMAT DVD: 9 DVD [$42]
Sub English

Genre : Tokusatsu
Created by : Shotaro Ishinomori
Written by : Shoji Yonemura, Toshiki Inoue
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)

Producer(s) : Atsushi Kaji
Shinichirō Shirakura
Naomi Takebe
Running time : 24-25 minutes (per episode)

Original channel : TV Asahi
Original run : January 29, 2006 (2006-01-29) – January 21, 2007

Preceded by : Kamen Rider Hibiki
Followed by : Kamen Rider Den-O

Kamen Rider Kabuto (仮面ライダーカブト, Kamen Raidā Kabuto?, Kamen 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 January 29, 2006, and with the final episode airing on January 21, 2007, completing the series with 49 episodes. The series represents the 35th anniversary of the Maksed Rider Series, as indicated by a notice at the beginning of the pilot episode reading, in Japanese, "Kamen Rider 35th Anniversary Production." Kamen Rider Kabuto is the first Kamen Rider Series to be broadcast in high-definition format.

The series' catchphrases are "Walking the path of heaven, to rule everything!" (天の道を往き、総てを司る!, Ten no michi o Iki, Subete o tsukasadoru!?) and "I am justice." (俺が正義, Ore ga seigi?).


Synopsis
The story revolves around a man named Souji Tendou. 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 of how they got there, Tendou attempts to accomplish his goal at all costs: destroying all Worms that otherwise threaten humanity. He meets Arata Kagami, who later becomes Kamen Rider Gatack, the two work together to save humanity from the alien Worms that arrived from a meteorite seven years ago.


Masked Rider System
Zecters (ゼクター, Zekutā?), also known as the Masked Rider System (マスクドライダーシステム, Masukudo Raidā Shisutemu?), are a compilation of mobile systems that 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. The Zecters appear instantaneously from the ZECT headquarters to the selected personnel so that they may transform into the respective Rider to fight any Worms in the vicinity. Each Rider (except for the Hopper Riders and the Movie-exclusive Riders) possessed two forms such as the bulky armored cocoon-like Masked Form (マスクドフォーム, Masukudo Fōmu?) and the sleeker Rider Form (ライダーフォーム, Raidā Fōmu?) which can use the Clock Up (クロックアップ, Kurokku Appu?) system that slows down time. They also have the ZECTroopers to help them.

There are eight known Zecters within the Kamen 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 KickHopper
* Kamen Rider PunchHopper
* 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. Both were only used by Kabuto in the series, but Gattack got to use the Hyper Zecter in the Hyper Battle DVD.


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. Love Explanation!! (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 Tokubetsuhen?)
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 Hellish 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. The Me 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?)

MOVIE: God Speed Love
The movie spin-off of the 2006 Kamen Rider Series, entitled Kamen Rider Kabuto The Movie: God Speed Love, was released in Japan on August 5. 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.



Songs
Opening theme
* "NEXT LEVEL"
o Lyrics: Shoko Fujibayashi
o Composition & Arrangement: Cher Watanabe
o Artist: YU-KI (TRF)
o Episodes: 1-48

Ending themes
* "FULL FORCE"
o Lyrics: Shoko Fujibayashi
o Composition: nishi-ken
o Arrangement: RIDER CHIPS & Cher Watanabe
o Artist: RIDER CHIPS
o Episodes: 2-32
* "LORD OF THE SPEED"
o Lyrics: Shoko Fujibayashi
o Composition: Cher Watanabe
o Arrangement: RIDER CHIPS & Cher Watanabe
o Artist: RIDER CHIPS featuring Arata Kagami (Yuuki Sato)
o Episodes: 33-48

Kamen Rider ‘Black RX’ [Japan] 1988

Kamen Rider ‘Black RX’ [Japan] 1988
KAMEN RIDER / Mask Rider Collection
4 DVD data AVI file [$28] , FORMAT DVD: 12 DVD [$54]-[>4]
Sub English

Genre : Tokusatsu
Created by : Shotaro Ishinomori
Starring : Tetsuo Kuratau
Jun Kouyamaki
Narrated by : Issei Masamune
Composer(s) Eiji Kawamura
Country of origin : Japan
No. of episodes : 47
Production
Running time : 30 minute
Broadcast
Original channel : Mainichi Broadcasting System
Original run : October 23, 1988 – September 24, 1989

It has been five years since Gorgom was defeated. Kotaro Minami has gotten a job of a helicopter pilot in a business owned by the Sahara family. Kotaro is later captured by the Crisis Empire and forced to serve them. When Kotaro refused, his King Stone was destroyed and he was thrown into space where the sun's radiation mutated his King Stone and he mutated into Kamen Rider Black RX. With his new powers, he battles the Crisis Empire and thwarts their plans to take over Earth.

List of episodes

1. Child of the Sun! RX (太陽の子だ！RX, Taiyō no Ko da! Āru Ekkusu?)
2. Covered In Light! RX (光を浴びて！RX, Hikari o Abite! Āru Ekkusu?)
3. RX vs The Knight Of Wind (RX対風の騎士, Āru Ekkusu Tai Kaze no Kishi?)
4. The Car Of Light, Rideron (光の車ライドロン, Hikari no Kuruma Raidoron?)
5. Cave Exploration's Falling Hole (洞窟探検の落し穴, Dōkutsu Tanken no Otoshiana?)
6. The Strange Demon Extraterrestrials' Great Riot! (怪魔ＥＴ大暴れ！, Kaima Ī Tī Ō Abare!?)
7. SOS! The Story Of Friendship (ＳＯＳ！友情の輪, Esu Ō Esu! Yūjō no Wa?)
8. Papa's And Mama's Secret (パパとママの秘密, Papa to Mama no Himitsu?)
9. Maribaron's Witchcraft (マリバロンの妖術, Maribaron no Yōjutsu?)
10. Surprised With Replicas (ニセ者でドッキリ, Nisemono de Dokkiri?)
11. The Scraps' Revolt (スクラップの反乱, Sukurappu no Hanran?)
12. The Assassin In Dreams (夢の中の暗殺者, Yume no Naka no Ansatsusha?)
13. The Targeted Strange Demon Girl (狙われた怪魔少女, Nerawareta Kaima Shōjo?)
14. Hitomi-chan Kidnapped (ひとみちゃん誘拐, Hitomi-chan Yūkai?)
15. Robo Rider Birth (ロボライダー誕生, Roboraidā Tanjō?)
16. The Miraculous Valley's Princess (奇跡の谷の姫君, Kiseki no Tani no Himegimi?)
17. Bio Rider! (バイオライダー！, Baioraidā!?)
18. Mystery! Swimming In The Air Of Dreams (怪！夢の空中遊泳, Kai! Yume no Kūchū Yūei?)
19. The Artificial Sun Of Terror! (恐怖の人工太陽！, Kyōfu no Jinkō Taiyō?)
20. The Banana Eating Ogre (バナナを喰う鬼, Banana o Kū Oni?)
21. The Front Of Love And Friendship (愛と友情の戦線, Ai to Yūjō no Sensen?)
22. Shadow Moon! (シャドームーン！, Shadō Mūn!?)
23. RX Became a Pig (ブタになったRX, Buta ni Natta Āru Ekkusu?)
24. Papa is Dracula (パパはドラキュラ, Papa wa Dorakyura?)
25. The Bride Of The Scorpion Seat (さそり座の花嫁, Sasoriza no Hanayome?)
26. Bosgun's Counterattack (ボスガンの反撃, Bosugan no Hangeki?)
27. Huge Counterattack! The Prince Of Shadows (大逆襲！影の王子, Dai Gyakushū! Kage no Ōji?)
28. Agent Of The Majestic Emperor (皇帝陛下の代理人, Kōtei Heika no Dairinin?)
29. World Without Water (水のない世界, Mizu no Nai Sekai?)
30. Tomorrow In Tears, Tokyo A Desert (明日なき東京砂漠, Ashita Naki Tōkyō Sabaku?)
31. The Woman who Saw the Evil Devil World (怪魔界を見た女, Kaimai o Mita On'na?)
32. The Sky Of Love And Hope (愛と希望の大空, Ai to Kibō no Ōzora?)
33. The Decisive Battle Of The Bridge Over The Straits (瀬戸大橋の大決戦, Setoōhashi no Dai Kessen?)
34. Making A Plan For The Shikoku Aircraft (四国空母化計画！！, Shikoku Kūboka Keikaku!!?)
35. Kotaro's Designated Arrangement!! (光太郎指名手配！！, Kōtarō Shimeitehai!!?)
36. Who's The Hero!? (ヒーローは誰だ！？, Hīrō wa Dare da!??)
37. Skinning With Tusks, Beastman Ninja Troop (牙むく獣人忍者隊, Kiba Muku Jūjin Ninja Tai?)
38. The Wicked Dance Troop Of The White Bone Field (白骨ケ原の妖舞団, Hakkotsugahara no Yōbu Dan?)
39. Running Explosion! Mini 4WD (爆走！ミニ４ＷＤ, Bakusō! Mini Yon Daburu Dī?)
40. The Trap Of The Ghostly Housing Development (ユーレイ団地の罠, Yūrei Danchi no Wana?)
41. Terror Of The 100 Eyed Hag (百目婆ァの恐怖, Todome Babaa no Kyōfu?)
42. The Four Commanders Are Banished (四隊長は全員追放, Yon Taichō wa Zen'in Tsuihō?)
43. Defeated!! RX (敗れたり！RX, Yaburetari! Āru Ekkusu?)
44. Fight! All Riders (戦え！全ライダー, Tatakae! Zen Raidā?)
45. False Rider's Last Days (偽ライダーの末路, Nise Raidā no Matsuro?)
46. The Riders' All Out Charge (ライダーの総突撃, Raidā no Sō Totsugeki?)
47. A Shining Tomorrow! (輝ける明日, Kagayakeru Ashita?)

Kamen Rider ‘Black’ [Japan] 1987

Kamen Rider ‘Black’ [Japan] 1987
KAMEN RIDER / Mask Rider Collection

Kamen Rider ‘Black’ [Japan] 1987
[51episode]
3 DVD data file Avi [$20] , FORMAT DVD: 9 DVD [$40][:>4]

Genre Tokusatsu
Created by Shotaro Ishinomori
Starring Tetsuo Kurata
Narrated by Kiyoshi Kobayashi and Masaki Terasoma
Composer(s) Eiji Kawamura
Country of origin Japan Japan
No. of episodes 51
Original run October 4, 1987 – October 9, 1988


Kamen Rider Black (仮面ライダーBLACK, Kamen Raidā Burakku?), translated as Masked Rider Black, is a tokusatsu superhero television series. It is the eighth installment in the famous Kamen Rider Series of tokusatsu shows. It is a joint collaboration between Ishinomori Productions and Toei, and aired on the Mainichi Broadcasting System and the Tokyo Broadcasting System from October 4, 1987 to October 9, 1988, with a total of 51 episodes. With its very dramatic storyline and its twist of the Kamen Rider having a tragic relationship with his arch-nemesis, the installment not only became very popular in Japan, but also in the several other countries where it was aired. The series is often regarded as a classic and is considered by many as the best Kamen Rider show of the late 80s. Kamen Rider Black RX was a direct sequel to this series. A manga novelization of the series is entitled Kamen Rider Black (仮面ライダーBlack, Kamen Raidā Burakku?)

List of episodes

1. Black!! Transformation (ＢLACK！！変身, Burakku!! Henshin?)
2. Monster Party (怪人パーティ, Kaijin Pāti?)
3. Strange? Strange Cyborg (怪？怪・改造人間, Kai? Kai Kaizō Ningen?)
4. The Devil's Laboratory (悪魔の実験室, Akuma no Jikkenshitsu?)
5. Run Through the Maze, Kotaro (迷路を走る光太郎, Meiro o Hashiru Kōtarō?)
6. The Secret Clairvoyance Mystery (秘密透視のなぞ, Himitsu Tōshi no Nazo?)
7. The Restored Organism Mecha (復元する生体メカ, Fukugen Suru Seitai Meka?)
8. The Devil's Trill (悪魔のトリル, Akuma no Toriru?)
9. Bishum's Red Lips (ビシュムの紅い唇, Bishumu no Akai Kuchibiru?)
10. Where's Nobuhiko? (信彦はどこに？, Nobuhiko wa Doko ni??)
11. Starved Monsters (飢えた怪人たち, Ueta Kaijin-tachi?)
12. The Super Machine Legend is Born (超マシン伝説誕生, Chō Mashin Densetsu Tanjō?)
13. Mama's the Monster Raising Official (ママは怪人養育係, Mama wa Kaijin Yōikugakari?)
14. The Day Tuna Disappeared (マグロが消えた日, Maguro ga Kieta Hi?)
15. The Targeted Bizarre Academy (狙われた怪奇学園, Newareta Kaiki Gakuen?)
16. Friend!! Crossing the Sea (友よ！海を越えて, Tomo yo! Umi o Koete?)
17. Kyoko's Strange Dream (杏子の不思議な夢, Kyōko no Fushigi na Yume?)
18. Sword Saint Bilgenia!! (剣聖ビルゲニア！！, Kensei Birugenia!!?)
19. The Limit-Reaching Hellish Trap (息づまる地獄の罠, Ikidzumaru Jigoku no Wana?)
20. Rider's Graveyard (ライダーの墓場, Raidā no Hakaba?)
21. Crash! Two Great Machines (激突！二大マシン, Gekitotsu! Ni Dai Mashin?)
22. The Black Shadow That Attacks Papa (パパを襲う黒い影, Papa o Osō Kuroi Kage?)
23. Marmo's Magic Power (マルモの魔法の力, Marumo no Mahō no Chikara?)
24. The Female College Student's Nightmare (女子大生の悪夢, Joshidaisei no Akumu?)
25. The Roaring Armed Mecha (爆走する武装メカ, Bakusō Suru Busō Meka?)
26. Save the Esper Girl (超能力少女を救え, Chōnōryoku Shōjo o Sukue?)
27. The Fire-Spouting Dangerous Highway (火を噴く危険道路, Hi o Fuku Kiken Dōro?)
28. The Scarab That Invites Hell (地獄へ誘う黄金虫, Jigoku e Sasō Koganemushi?)
29. The Trophy's a Death mask? (獲物はデスマスク？, Emono wa Desumasuku??)
30. Aloha to an Assassin! (暗殺者にアロハ！, Ansatsusha ni Aroha!?)
31. Burn! Boy Warriors (燃えよ！少年戦士, Moe yo! Shōnen Senshi?)
32. Dream Girl Yuki (夢少女・ユキ, Yume Shōjo Yuki?)
33. The River of a Father and Child's Love (父と子の愛の河, Chichi to Ko no Ai no Kawa?)
34. Revival?! Hell Prince (復活？！地獄王子, Fukkatsu?! Jigoku Ōji?)
35. Showdown! Two Princes (対決！二人の王子, Taiketsu! Futari no Ōji?)
36. The War Declaration of Love and Death (愛と死の宣戦布告, Ai to Shi no Sensen Fukoku?)
37. Memories are Yubari's Sky (想い出は夕張の空, Omoide wa Yūbari no Sora?)
38. Riddle!? The EP-Party Boy Squad (謎！？ＥＰ党少年隊, Nazo!? Ī Pī Tō Shōnen Tai?)
39. The Idol's Evil Power (アイドルの毒牙, Aidoru no Dokuga?)
40. The Karate Master's Secret (カラテ名人の秘密, Karate Meijin no Himitsu?)
41. The Dangerous Time Thief (あぶない時間泥棒, Abunai Jikan Dorobō?)
42. Tokyo - Big Monster Gathering (東京-怪人大集合, Tōkyō - Kaijin Dai Shūgō?)
43. The Monster Farm's Duel! (怪人牧場の決闘！, Kaijin Bokujō no Kettō!?)
44. The Drawer's Inner is the Sea (タンスの中は海！, Tansu no Naka wa Umi?)
45. Suspicious Flower Bishum's Death (妖花ビシュムの死, Yōka Bishumu no Shi?)
46. Grand Baraom's Death (壮絶バラオムの死, Sōzetsu Baraomu no Shi?)
47. The Rider Dies! (ライダー死す！, Raidā Shisu!?)
48. Oceanic Reminiscence's Bouquet (海に追憶の花束を, Umi ni Tsuioku no Hanataba o?)
49. Fierce Fighting! Darom's Death (激闘！ダロムの死, Gekitō! Daromu no Shi?)
50. The Creation King's True Identity? (創世王の正体は？, Sōsei Ō no Shōtai wa??)
51. Gorgom's Last Day (ゴルゴム最期の日, Gorugomu Saigo no Hi?)