Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider — Season 1
About this season
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!
Episodes (24)
1. Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider
8.5Aired 5 October 2025 • 24 min
Tanzaburo Tojima has always idolized Kamen Rider, to the point of wanting to be him. He turns 40 this year...
2. I Am Tackle
9.0Aired 12 October 2025 • 24 min
Yuriko Okada has always idolized Electro-Wave Human Tackle. But seeing Tojima forces her into action...
3. I Love the Moment When Hate Turns to Love
9.5Aired 19 October 2025 • 24 min
After their encounter with the real Shocker, Tojima meets someone who knows more about the evil organization.
4. Who Is the Strongest Kamen Rider?
9.0Aired 26 October 2025 • 24 min
Mitsuba's girlfriend, Yukarisu, transforms into a Shocker Combatant and attacks Yuriko!
5. Let Me Be V3 Too
9.0Aired 2 November 2025 • 24 min
Mitsuba's girlfriend, Yukarisu, is a member of Shocker. What will he do protect her from his brother, Ichiyo?
6. Order Some Snacks
8.5Aired 9 November 2025 • 24 min
The gang gathers at a pub to discuss what's happened. But it's owner is Ichiyo and Mitsuba's resentful sister.
7. Let Me Join Shocker
8.0Aired 16 November 2025 • 24 min
Nakao has a fateful encounter that makes him recount how he ended up as a Shocker-idolizing yakuza.
8. What's a Kamen Rider Do When A Dangerous Enemy Appears?
8.5Aired 23 November 2025 • 24 min
Tojima and the gang now know that both Shocker and monsters are real. What's next?
9. Show Me Your Rider
8.0Aired 30 November 2025 • 24 min
The tournament to decide the strongest begins, with Yukarisu and Tojima facing off.
10. Risk Your Life
9.0Aired 7 December 2025 • 24 min
Yuriko and Tojima clash, with her superior technique frustrated by his bottomless resilience and power...
11. Tackle is the Strongest
Aired 14 December 2025 • 24 min
Both worn out from their previous battles, the tournament concludes with Mitsuba VS Yuriko.
12. I'll Take All You Riders On
9.0Aired 21 December 2025 • 24 min
The gang has an unexpected encounter at Futaba's pub.
13. I Will Fight, and Die, Against Shocker
9.0Aired 28 December 2025 • 24 min
Futaba's rage towards her brother, Ichiyo, reaches it's breaking point.
14. I Want to Learn More About Humans
8.5Aired 11 January 2026 • 24 min
Will Futaba still be able to deny the existence of Shocker when she finds herself in a fight against Kumota?
15. The Masked Idol, Heavy Chop
9.0Aired 18 January 2026 • 24 min
An encounter with a man from Sena's past deepens Kumota's curiosity about humans.
16. An Imposter Can't Beat the Real Deal
8.5Aired 25 January 2026 • 24 min
Thunder Raiko finally comes for Yukarisu. Will the Riders be able to protect her from the Shocker assassin?
17. Everyone In The World Will Join Shocker
8.8Aired 1 February 2026 • 24 min
Tojima reels from the most recent battle, while Ito, Sato, and Ishige stumble onto Bat Man's wicked plot...
18. I'll Fight Shocker Too
9.0Aired 8 February 2026 • 24 min
Nakao and his underlings find a surprising sanctuary, as the Bat Man's Shocker idols continue to hunt them.
19. It'd Be an Honor to Die as a Rider
9.0Aired 15 February 2026 • 24 min
20. I Was Craving a Battle With Shocker
9.0Aired 22 February 2026 • 24 min
Ichiyo introduces Nakao to someone who seems poised to figure out what it is he's lacking.
21. Becoming the Ultimate Monster
9.0Aired 1 March 2026 • 24 min
Thunder Raiko tracks Nakao down, but his training has made him more than she can handle at first.
22. Shocker is on the Move
9.0Aired 8 March 2026 • 24 min
Tojima and his fellow Riders unite, out to stop the Bat Man's mass recruitment scheme for Shocker.
23. Let's Do This, Shocker!
9.0Aired 15 March 2026 • 24 min
The Bat Man intends to convert every visitor at an arena into a Shocker Combatant. Can the Riders stop him?
24. I Wouldn't Mind Dying Today
9.5Aired 22 March 2026 • 24 min
Tojima and the Riders finally square off against the Bat Man. But can humans really defeat a Shocker monster?