Kamen Rider

1979·Show
54Episodes in1Season
62
DecentGoodWatch score

Where to watch

No stream option in US yet.

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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Nostalgia5
  • Wonder5

Humor

Some slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy5
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Kept in the background

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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Graphic violence bothers you

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About

Doctor Keitaro Shido, an acclaimed scientist, has been kidnapped by the terrorist organization Neo-Shocker in order to exploit his expertise in robotics technology. Desperate to escape, he convinces Neo-Shocker's command to allow him to operate on an injured camper. Explaining that he can turn the camper, Hiroshi Tsukuba into a powerful Neo-Shocker warrior, they allow Doctor Shido to operate. However, he quickly turns the tables on them, transforming Hiroshi not into an evil kaijin, but into the powerful warrior Kamen Rider, using his newfound abilities to combat the evil Neo-Shocker menace.
TokusatsuSuperheroActionTransformationMotorcycleKaijinScience FictionJapanese TVSpecial Effects

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Kamen Rider

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Where can I stream Kamen Rider legally?

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Is Kamen Rider worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Kamen Rider rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How many seasons does Kamen Rider have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 54 episodes.

When did Kamen Rider air?

It ran from 1979 to 1980 and has ended.

What language is Kamen Rider in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

What tropes does Kamen Rider use?

Finishing MoveForced into EvilCrisis CrossoverAutomobile OpeningGratuitous EnglishBittersweet EndingNext Tier Power-UpBack from the DeadYou Have Failed MeOpening NarrationDefeat Equals ExplosionNice Job Fixing It, Villain!and 46 more

TV Tropes lists 58 storytelling tropes for Kamen Rider, including Finishing Move, Forced into Evil, Crisis Crossover.

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