The second episode of the original Kamen Rider series is now available on Toei’s Tokusatsu World YouTube Channel. This continues the worldwide launch of various episodes of Kamen Rider for the 50th Anniversary of Kamen Rider.
You can watch the full episode below.
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Kamen Rider, the Toei Tokusatsu World YouTube Channel is uploading select episodes of the Kamen Rider franchise on YouTube. These episodes have English subtitles (via the “Closed Caption” option) and is available to everyone around the world to watch (some rare exclusions may apply).
Check out the first episode of Kamen Rider below!
2021 marks the 50th anniversary of the legendary Kamen Rider franchise, and a big anniversary calls for a big celebration!
Toei has officially announced that they will be uploading episodes of Kamen Rider to the Toei Tokusatsu World channel on YouTube with official English subtitles. The current plan is to release 1-2 episodes a week, encompassing EVERY Kamen Rider series!
This is a monumental opportunity for Kamen Rider fans to view the franchise in full official detail.
Kamen Rider will be added to Toei Tokusatsu World beginning January 16, 2021!
The people at Shout! Factory have teamed up with the minds at Pluto TV to create an exclusive new streaming channel for tokusatsu projects!
Titled TokoSHOUTsu this new platform will allow a variety of shows to viewers- including the legendary 1971 Kamen Rider series available for the first time in the US!
In addition, TokuSHOUTsu will produce ORIGINAL content- including a weekly series known as Let’s Talk Toku hosted by Squall Charlson that will feature Power Rangers alumni Jason Narvey in a guest spot for some episodes.
TokuSHOUTsu officially launches at 12AM Tuesday March 17 2020 and will be available on Channel 681 via Pluto TV- which can be accessed from a variety of streaming devices including Roku, Amazon Fire & Apple TV.
Surprise!
The 98 episode series run of the original Kamen Rider series (1971-1973) is available to stream, for free, with English subtitles on the streaming service tubitv by Shout! Factory TV.
(Editor’s Note: Link removed)
It would appear that the rumors may hold some merit that Shout! Factory has acquired some sort of license for Kamen Rider in the United States what with their logo on the graphic. Obviously, we await more details. Stay tuned!
(Originally discovered by @mukubird on Twitter)
UPDATE 5pm EST 03/11/2020 – The episodes are no longer available on tubitv. While the category still exists, the actual episodes are not available to stream. There was online chatter from some folks last night that this listing was put up early – so stay tuned for potential updates or announcements in the future.
UPDATE 5:05pm EST 03/11/2020 – TubiTV has stated the series will be available on March 17th.
RIDER…HENSHIN!
It’s time to travel back to 1971 and Medicom has your ticket back to the past with their take on a Kamen Rider 1, pre-orders have just opened up for the RAH Genesis Kamen Rider 1 & Cyclone Ultimate Edition Set!
As the name implies, this massive set will include both Kamen Rider 1 and his trusty motorcycle: The Cyclone. An assortment of optional hands will be included, along with an alternate head depicting actor Hiroshi Fujioka in his iconic role as Takeshi Hongo. In addition, both belt and motorcycle will have a built-in LED gimmick.
All of this can be yours for a relatively steep cost of 56,650 yen. (Approximately 517.49 USD as of this writing) you can look forward to this figure sometime in September 2019. In the meantime, head on over to AmiAmi and reserve yours today.
Tamashii Nations 2018 is just around the corner, and thanks to the official @t_features twitter we have confirmation of the two tokusatsu exclusives for the show.
First up is a repaint of the well received Shinkocchou Seihou Kamen Rider 1 S.H. Figuart in Sakurajima colors. Since Tamashii seems to be working backwards from the “Shin Rider 1” design, how long until we get Hongo in his original colors? Rider 1 will retail for 6480 yen.
“Oh no!” The Black Hazard arrives continuing the pattern of black repaint event exclusives with S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Build Rabbit/Tank Hazard Form! With Hazard confirmed at last, could we see Rabbit/Rabbit or Tank/Tank as well as Genius on the horizon? Here’s hoping. Hazard Form will retail for 6480 yen as well.
Both exclusives will be available at Tamashii Nations 2018, October 26th-28th.
“Long live Shocker!”
After the defeat of the great Doctor Shinigami, the Shocker Army needed a new general to command it’s forces in Japan. To destroy the Kamen Riders, a member of their American west coast organization was recruited. The deadly and dangerous, Ambassador Hell! Capable of assuming a Kaijin form as Gargaranda, the Ambassador is a force of pure evil in his humanoid form as well. Utilizing his trademark whip to bind his enemies and rally his forces, S.H. Figuarts Ambassador Hell is here to build a new Shocker Army all his own!
Ambassador Hell joins the line at a time when the original Showa Kamen Rider series is getting more releases than it ever has. Expanding to villains has been something that S.H. Figuarts has always struggled with thanks to lower than average sales numbers. But the iconic greats like this can go a long way to reviving them in toy form. Joining the ranks of the various Shocker Combatmen on or coming to market this year, Ambassador Hell is a wonderfully interesting figure, though with a few faults. He’s sure to menace your Seihou Rider 1 & Rider 2 quite well though.
We’ve attached the full 50+ image gallery to this post, but you can also read our full review of S.H. Figuarts Ambassador Hell after the jump by clicking “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post. We’ll see you soon again for another action packed gallery!
Joining the soon to be released Shocker Combatman, as well as the upcoming Combatman (Black), is yet a third variety of the popular grunts from the original Kamen Rider TV series. This go around we have official images and info regarding the S.H. Figuarts Gel Shocker Combatman! You may recall this figure was revealed just about a month ago.
Succeeding the original Shocker Gel Shocker was formed by Great Leader, and Geldamn’s General Black. The new Gel Shocker Combatmen this pair created would totally supersede the original type for some time. The Gel Shocker Combatman figuarts utilizes the new body engineered for the Renewal Shocker Combatman and includes both the spiked staff & sword these soldiers were known to use.
The Gel Schocker Combatman will be release in June 2018 as a Tamashii Web Exlcusive for 5400 yen. Be sure to get in touch with your preferred middleman or service in order to secure an order in the near future.
“Eeeeee!”
The soon to be released Shocker Combatman renewal mold is about to get a repaint! Or maybe a de-paint? Oh who knows. In either case you’ll soon be able to troop build your own Shocker army with a little bit more variety thanks to S.H. Figuarts Shocker Combatman (Black)!
If you’re unfamiliar with this variant of Combatman, it’s of a variety that did not feature the traditional “Shocker ribs” on the costume & has not appeared nearly as frequently throughout the franchise as that more iconic design. This less common grunt could add little bit of variety to your collection/display though, especially since this release includes 28 Shocker Kaijin insignia’s with which to identify your Combatmen. This release also includes the Shocker Baton/Staff that the standard Combatman does not.
S.H. Figuarts Shocker Combatman (Black) will be released in July 2018 for 5400 yen as a Tamashii Web Exclusive. Be sure to get in touch with your preferred middleman or service in order to secure an order in the near future.