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?)