Kamen Rider (1971–1973)
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A grasshopper-like, motorcycle-riding cyborg (joined by another one later in the show) fights the evil organization that transformed him for their evil deeds.
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As with Ultraman: A Special Effects Fantasy Series (1966), this series, created by manga artist Shotaro Ishinomori, gave birth to another popular type of modern Japanese superhero: The "Henshin" (Japanese for "transformation") Hero. These are normal-sized superheroes who transform into a cyborg, android or mutant by performing a "henshin pose," and usually fight their enemies with martial arts, minimal weaponry and a finishing attack (usually a flying kick). The Sentai Series (starting with Ishinomori's Secret Squadron Gorenger (1975)), Metal Heroes (starting with Space Sheriff Gavan (1982)) and hundreds of other contemporary Japanese superheroes were an offshoot of this historically-important genre.
Quotes
Hayato Ichimonji:
Henshin!
Soundtracks
Rettsu Gô!! Raidâ Kikku(Let's Go!! Rider Kick)
Performed by Hiroshi Fujioka and Male Harmony (episodes #1-13), Masato Shimon (as Kôichi Fuji) and Male Harmony (episodes #14-88)
Lyrics by Shotaro Ishinomori
Music and arrangement by Shunsuke Kikuchi
(First opening theme episodes 1-88)
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Genres
Action | Adventure | Drama | Sci-FiDetails
Release Date:
3 April 1971Language
Japanese
Country of Origin
JapanFilming Locations
Osaka, JapanContribute to this page
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