MAJOR SPOILERS lurk below!
The identity of Kamen Rider Dark Drive, the apparent antagonist of the upcoming film Kamen Rider Drive Surprise Future, has been revealed! Dark Drive is none other than :
Kamen Rider Dark Drive is played by Mackenyu Maeda, an american born actor, and the son of Sonny Chiba.
It’s finally here – the debut episode for the final form for Kamen Rider Drive – and we’ve got an episode synopsis with review (and pictures!) for you to enjoy. This episode features the debut of Kamen Rider Drive Type Tridoron, which as previously stated is the final power up form for Kamen Rider Drive. And as is the case for most final forms, the build-up for this form spanned two episodes and was heavy on the drama.
Linked to this story is our Episode Poll and Discussion – simply click the link, or click here, or the “Discuss” link at the bottom of the story to go straight to the discussion and to vote on the episode. Beware – this post contains major spoilers – so if you’re not ready to know what happens, avoid reading now!
For our synopsis and review, we used subtitles from Overtime Subs. To download their HD or SD version of this episode with subtitles, just click here. A special thanks to CometComics on DeviantArt for some of the graphics used in this story – be sure to check out their awesome Flash Belts for Kamen Rider Drive, Kamen Rider Gaim, and Kamen Rider Den-O!
Click “Read More” for the synopsis and review! And remember – All you need is Drive!
Having just debuted in yesterday’s episode of Kamen Rider Drive, today brings us official images of the 11th entry in the Tire Koukan toyline!
TK-11 Drive Type Tridoron is Kamen Rider Drive’s final form, as such it really has all the bells an whistles of a final form toy. The figure includes the base Type Tridoron Tire as well as the first of several blended 3-in-1 tires, in this case the People Saver Tire. A combo of Justice Hunter, Mad Doctor, & Fire Braver. Of note is an additional Tire Koukan connector around the left wrist much like Type Formula. The figure also appears to feature a visor dial gimmick which allows you to change between the yellow visor (Shinnosuke) & red visor (Mr Belt).
TK-11 Drive Type Tridoron will be released in July for 3780 yen.
One can never have enough of the hit series Kamen Rider Gaim! Revealed just a few short weeks ago, the Official Kamen Rider Gaim Gaiden page has been updated with an image showcasing the next two focus Riders – Kamen Rider Duke and Kamen Rider Knuckle – as well as release date information and yet another exclusive Lock Seed!
Available in both DVD or in Blu-Ray, you can also order the DVD or Blu-Ray with a new exclusive Lock Seed! Needless to say, if there’s some more arms changing that happens, like in the last Kamen Rider Gaim Gaiden, you can probably expect some new figures to come along with it! Official pricing has the DVD at 4,500 yen without Lock Seed or 7,000 yen with, and the Blu-Ray is 5,500 yen without Lock Seed, and 8,000 yen with.
As more details come out we’ll be sure to share them! In the mean time, join the discussion! Are you excited for more Kamen Rider Gaim? Sound off!
UPDATE! So we’re getting a normal, non-energy DX Lemon Lock Seed along with a Kamen Rider Duke face plate for the Sengoku Driver!
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With an impending release this month Bandai has just released official images for a pair of upcoming Kamen Rider Drive Releases!
The DX Tridoron Shift Car allows Drive to access his final form, Type Tridoron! This massively powerful form can be controlled by Shinnosuke or by Mr Belt, marked by the visor turning red when he does. The DX toy of this shift car of course features it’s own electronic light and sound gimmick as well as compatibility with the DX Drive Driver! And while the Kamen Rider Drive Type Tridoron vinyl may not be that detailed, it does give us one of the finest looks we’ve had at this suit before it’s official debut.
Both of these items will be released this month, for 2700 yen & 864 yen respectively!
Part 3 of our coverage of the Tamashii Nations Summer Collection event focuses on the S.I.C. (Super Imaginative Chogokin) & Makai Kaido figures on display! Only a handful of new reveals but they are incredible indeed!
S.I.C.
Kamen Rider Poseidon (statue, 2 versions)
Kamen Rider Aqua (statue)
Kamen Rider Rebirth (Statue)
Kamen Rider Birth (Birthday Armored)
Kamen Rider Proto-Birth
Kikaider
Hakaider
Makai Kado
Garo (Kouga)
Garo (Ryuuga)
Zero
Baron
Kiba
Lord
Gai
Zen
Crow
Continuing from our Winspector Figuarts coverage we have a TON of new S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Reveals from the currently ongoing Tamashii Nations Summer Collection! From Drive to Shinkochu Seiho this show seems to have it all!
Brand new reveals:
Kamen Rider Drive Type Formula
kamen Rider Mach Dead heat
Kamen Rider 4
Shinkochu Seiho Kamen Rider Decade
Possible Shinkochu Seiho teasers for:
Kamen Rider Kiva
Kamen Rider Ryuki
Kamen Rider Blade
Kamen Rider Faiz
Kamen Rider Den-O
Previously known items on display:
Kamen Rider 3
Heart Roidmude
Mashin Chaser
Busou Chaser Set
Ride Chaser
Kamen Rider Mach
Ride Macher
Kamen Rider Drive Type Speed
Kamen Rider Drive Type Wild
Kamen Rider Drive Type Technic
Kamen Rider Drive Type Dead Heat
Tridoron
Kamen Rider Black
Kamen Rider Black RX
Roborider
Biorider
Shadow Moon Renewal
Battle Hopper
Road Sector
Acrobatter
Roboizer
Mach Jabber
Rideron
Shinkochu Seiho Kamen Rider Kuuga
Shinkochu Seiho Kamen Rider Kabuto
Shinkochu Seiho Kamen Rider Hibiki
Shinkochu Seiho Kamen Rider Agito
Previously spotted on set while filming has been underway for the Kamen Rider Drive Surprise Future movie, we finally have a full reveal of the rider who commands the NEX Tridoron!
Kamen Rider Dark Drive Type Next is as the name implies an evil rider from the future, the year 2035! Dark Drive uses his powers to help Roidmudes attack humans and has the Shift Next Builder, Next Hunter, and Next Decotraveler Cars at his disposal!
Dark Drive’s personal Shift Car Next/Special allows for two separate forms to be used. Will Dark Drive be redeemed and use Type Special to save the past and the future? Or will the present Drive be able to harness it’s power? Find out this summer!
After a number of false starts and fake leads, it seems we finally have a name for the 17th Heisei Kamen Rider!
Toei has filed a trademark for the name Kamen Rider Ghost! The new series and toyline will replace Kamen Rider Drive on shelves & airwaves later this year.
Sadly, no other information about Kamen Rider Ghost is available at the time of writing. Feel free to join in our ongoing Kamen Rider Rumor Discussion to share your hopes, dreams and fears about this upcoming project!