Category Archives: Kamen Rider

The Weekly Ride Review with Ethan Double Feature: Kamen Rider Gotchard Episodes 44 and 45

What’s up, Riders?! Between the last two parter, this one, and the summer movie, it seems like memories are reawakening in Kajiki. I wonder what’s up with that? Let’s jump in and see! Recap This Ride Review will be recapping both episodes of this two parter at once, according to subplot. Gotta keep it fresh!  […]

Message from Planet C: What Happens Once You Gotcha ‘Em All?

Chemy cards, official and unofficial.

We are now approaching the conclusion of Kamen Rider Gotchard, the beginning of the story’s final arc in preparation for the unveiling of a new show. Foremost amongst the appealing elements of Gotchard have been the show’s alchemical homunculi, the Chemys.

Kamen Riding: Across the Shimane Prefecture, Part One

For many, when watching the dramatic showdowns of Kamen Rider, Super Sentai, or any other tokusatsu programme, it’s easy to spot what unifies these long running shows, more than just the colourful suits and catchy henshin jingles: it’s the filming locations. From the Saitama Super Arena, to Mount Iwafune (the place to go for all […]

Official Images Revealed for First Quarter of Kamen Rider Gavv Toys

The Bandai Rider toy site has been updated with a tonne of Kamen Rider Gavv items, including weapons, figures and, show signature, Gochizo! Let’s take a look. The months leading to a new Kamen Rider series are among the most exciting on the tokusatsu calendar, with fans clamouring to see the items, gimmicks and forms […]

Kamen Rider Gavv: New forms and Henshin Belt!

This past fortnight has revealed much more information surrounding the newest upcoming Kamen Rider series, Kamen Rider Gavv, including new forms and the Henshin belt for Gavv! The Kamen Rider franchise has always been known for its innovative and imaginative designs and Kamen Rider Gavv is no exception. Introducing a unique fusion of festive imagery […]

Kamen Rider 50 Years Exhibition FINAL Announced

All good things must come to an end, which also goes for the Kamen Rider 50 Years Exhibition. The final venue, announced to open in Kagoshima, Japan, has been billed as Kamen Rider Exhibition FINAL. Since March 2022, the Kamen Rider 50 Years Exhibition has been on a road trip through the major cities of […]

The Weekly Ride Review Double Feature with Ethan: Kamen Rider Gotchard Episodes 42 and 43

What’s up, Riders! Welcome to this double Gotchard review! Following his revival last time, what’s Geryon’s deal? And is there really a 102nd Chemy? Let’s hop in and find out!    Recap Episode 42 This week’s first recap opens with a really interesting view of a Geryon body double meeting with Gaelijah and Gigist, who are […]

S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Dread Type Zero Revealed

Hop on the ‘Steamliner’ for your express trip to all the details about the newest upcoming figure announcement: S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Dread Type Zero! The S.H. Figuarts line is keeping up the pace with its slew of Kamen Rider figure releases, the latest addition to its lineup being Kamen Rider Dread Type Zero. Hailing […]

Tokyo Kamen Rider Store Celebrates 4th Anniversary

As of July 1st, 2024, the official Kamen Rider Store in Chiyoda City, Tokyo, has turned four years old. It’s the place where dreams come true – if those dreams happen to be about karate insect men… Following the celebratory post made on their X (formerly Twitter) account, the Tokyo based Kamen Rider Store shop […]

The Retro Ride Review with Ethan: Kamen Rider 555

Open your eyes for the Kamen Rider 555 Retro Review! Join Ethan as they take a look back at this, now two decade old, show to see how it stands against today’s standards and entertainment values. Recap Smart Brain, one of the world’s most powerful tech companies in the world, is actually run by Orphnochs: […]