Kamen Rider (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Series · ★ 6.1
Released in 1971, Kamen Rider is a drama, action & adventure, sci-fi & fantasy and kids series.
What it’s about. Hongo Takeshi is a promising young man with a passion for motorcycle racing. However, his dreams are suddenly ruined when he gets kidnapped by Shocker, the evil secret organisation planning to dominate the world. After being remodeled into a cyborg, Takeshi escapes and swears to protect the world from the inhuman monsters.
Who’s in it. Kamen Rider stars Shuichiro Naito as Touma Kamiyama ∙ Kamen Rider Saber, Kentaro Maeda as Ikki Igarashi, Takaya Yamaguchi as Rintarou Shindou ∙ Kamen Rider Blades and Hideyoshi Kan as Ace Ukiyo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Kamen Rider has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kamen Rider page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kamen Rider tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kamen Rider (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Kamen Rider change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Kamen Rider worth watching?
- Kamen Rider holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, action & adventure, sci-fi & fantasy and kids. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kamen Rider?
- Kamen Rider stars Shuichiro Naito, Kentaro Maeda, Takaya Yamaguchi, Hideyoshi Kan and Subaru Kimura.
- When was Kamen Rider released?
- Kamen Rider was released in 1971.