TV series

Kamen Rider Black RX

1988–1989 · 1 season

A lively, effects-heavy superhero romp with clear-cut battles, earnest heroism, and a warm found-family core that keeps it fun.

Tagline: Back in Black... RX
Overview: Following the fall of Gorgom, Kotaro Minami tries to live a normal life with the Sahara family. However, this brief moment of peace is soon shattered by the arrival of the Crisis Empire, an evil alien menace that aims to eradicate humanity and claim dominion over Earth. After refusing to aid them in their nefarious goals, Kotaro is thrown hurtling back towards the planet with his transformation belt shattered. However, when he awakens, Kotaro discovers that the sun’s rays have blessed him with new power, the power of Kamen Rider Black RX!
How it feels: Earnest, campy, warm and uplifting. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Found family, survival, justice, identity
Content: Mild violence and gore. No sexual content or swearing.
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Tone: earneststrength 3 of 3
campystrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
upliftingstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: found family
survival
justice
identity
power
Places: big city
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: family
Form: serialised
ensemble
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language none
Violence mild
Sex none