TV series

Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider

2025–2026 · 1 season

A playful, earnest romp about grown-up fan obsession turning into real masked-hero action, with light satire and plenty of heart.

Overview: Even after turning 40 years old, Tojima Tanzaburo still seriously wants to be a Kamen Rider. Just when it seems like his dream may never come true, he gets caught up in a series of infamous Shocker-inspired robberies... Shibata Yokusaru, the author of Air Master and 81 Diver, presents a story about adults who love Kamen Rider a little too much, and start playing pretend... for real!
How it feels: Absurd, satirical, earnest and campy. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Obsession, identity, justice, conspiracy
Content: Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
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Tone: absurdstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
campystrength 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: obsession
identity
justice
conspiracy
coming-of-age
Places: big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: serialised
animated
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none