Kamen Rider (1971)
📌 Available on Prime Video and Tubi🛡️ Guidance not finalized 10+
📖 Story
Kamen Rider begins with Takeshi Hongo, a young man transformed into a cyborg by an evil organization that plans to use people as weapons. Before losing his will completely, Hongo escapes and chooses to use his new power to protect others instead of serving the organization. The series delivers classic Japanese tokusatsu adventure built around a masked hero, a motorcycle, weekly confrontations with strange enemies, and a clear message about willpower and responsibility. Its value today comes less from modern polish and more from being the starting point of one of Japan’s most iconic superhero franchises.
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Classic tokusatsu that launched the Kamen Rider legacy
78
Strong recommendation
EnergyFast and heroic
ToneAdventurous and classic
ExperienceA vintage Japanese superhero journey with mostly episodic stories, a masked rider, a motorcycle, and strange enemies that capture the spirit of 1970s tokusatsu.
Best suited forBest for viewers interested in classic Japanese television, tokusatsu, masked heroes, and the origins of the Kamen Rider franchise.
What to expect from this title?Expect an older, direct style with practical effects, many episodes, and a classic TV rhythm rather than modern serialized drama.
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🛡️ Age guidance & viewing advice
Guidance not finalized
📌 CinemaHook Editorial 10+
Generally suitable for family viewing with a 10+ recommendation because of fantasy fights, weekly monsters, and mild classic tokusatsu tension. Some episodes may feel intense for younger children, so family guidance is recommended.
Episode runtime
24 min
Original language
Japanese
Country of origin
Japan
Type
TV Series
Seasons
37
Episodes
1731
Status
Returning series
First air year
1971
👥 Cast profile
3 sectionsCast & Crew
Key creators and cast in a compact, organized view.
CastRyutaro ImaiMaho HoriguchiKenta MishimaRina OnukiMiki Yagi
ProductionTakehiro Okawa
MusicHarukazeYunoa
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📺Seasons Guide
37 Seasons1740 Episodes⏱ 24 min/ep
Ongoing 🔄
Last aired: 2025
Screenshots and images
Cast & crew
Ryutaro Imai
Baku Yorozu / Kamen Rider ZEZTZ
Maho Horiguchi
Nem
Kenta Mishima
Tetsuya Fujimi
Rina Onuki
Nasuka Nagumo
Miki Yagi
Minami Yorozu
Yuki Furukawa
NOX
Jay Kabira
Zero (voice)
Koichi Yamadera
ZEZTZ Driver (voice)
❓ FAQ
Short, focused questions that help you decide quickly without repeating details already shown above.
1What is Kamen Rider about?
The series follows Takeshi Hongo, a young man transformed into a cyborg by the Shocker organization, who escapes and uses his new power to protect people and fight back.
2Is Kamen Rider 1971 the start of the franchise?
Yes. This is the original television series that launched the Kamen Rider franchise and first aired in Japan in 1971.
3How many episodes does Kamen Rider 1971 have?
The original series has 98 episodes, making it best suited to viewers who enjoy long classic shows with many episodic adventures.
4Is Kamen Rider suitable for children?
It is generally suitable for family viewing with a 10+ recommendation, though some fantasy fights and monster-of-the-week episodes may feel intense for younger children.
5What does tokusatsu mean in Kamen Rider?
Tokusatsu is a Japanese live-action style built around practical effects, hero suits, monsters, and action scenes, and Kamen Rider is one of its classic examples.
6Do I need to watch anything before Kamen Rider 1971?
No. You can start here because it is the original starting point of the franchise, but expect an older television style and a different rhythm from modern shows.
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