2025年秋アニメ

東島丹三郎は仮面ライダーになりたい

LIDENFILMS コメディアクション特撮パロディ 2025年10月4日～放送（全2クール）

Even at 40, Tojima Tanzaburo has never given up on his childhood dream of becoming a real Kamen Rider. When he gets swept up in a case involving a mysterious crime syndicate calling themselves 'Kaijin,' his over-the-top antics spiral into chaos. Made with cooperation from Toei and Ishimori Pro, this comedy-action series follows an adult who takes his hero obsession dead seriously. It began airing October 4, 2025, running two consecutive cours.

📝 Highlights

👥 Characters

💫 Foreshadowing & Quotes

❓ FAQ

🌟 Featured Comments

📝 Highlights & Appeal Light spoilers

01① A 40-year-old's dead-serious Kamen Rider cosplay

Tojima's earnest, all-in pursuit of a childhood dream — however absurd it looks — is the comedic heart of the show.

02② Made with Toei and Ishimori Pro's cooperation

Despite being a parody, Toei and Ishimori Pro's involvement means genuine respect for the original franchise shows through.

03③ Original Kamen Rider actor Hiroshi Fujioka guest-stars as himself

Hiroshi Fujioka, who played Takeshi Hongo in the original 1971 Kamen Rider, guest-appears reprising that very role.

04④ From Air Master creator Yokusaru Shibata

The source manga is by Yokusaru Shibata, serialized in Monthly Heroes.

05⑤ OP and ED both by TeddyLoid

TeddyLoid handles both the OP 'Wanna be' and the ED 'One More Time.'

06⑥ LIDENFILMS animates a full 24-episode run

A continuous two-cour, 24-episode run gives Tojima's antics plenty of room to unfold.

07⑦ A colorful 'Kaijin' gang drives the mystery

The true goal of the mysterious 'Kaijin'-calling crime syndicate becomes the story's central mystery.

08⑧ Katsuyuki Konishi brings Tojima to life

Katsuyuki Konishi voices Tojima, embodying his sweaty, over-the-top but lovable energy.

💡 Key Points & Predictions Some spoilers

Across the full two-cour, 24-episode run, the biggest question is how the Kaijin gang's true identity and Tojima's Kamen Rider dream will ultimately resolve.

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🧾 Story So Far Contains spoilers

Even at 40, Tanzaburo Tojima can't let go of his dream of becoming Kamen Rider. An incident draws him into a case involving a mysterious crime syndicate calling itself 'Kaijin,' and his earnest, chaotic energy keeps dragging everyone around him deeper into the mess.

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✅ Recommended Viewing Points

Recommended for tokusatsu hero fans, and for anyone who enjoys a comedy about an adult chasing a childhood dream with total sincerity.

👀 Trivia & Fun Facts

The source manga is by Air Master creator Yokusaru Shibata, made with cooperation from Toei and Ishimori Pro. Original Kamen Rider actor Hiroshi Fujioka and Kamen Rider V3 actor Hiroshi Miyauchi both guest-star as themselves.

Tanzaburo Tojima (CV: Katsuyuki Konishi)

A 40-year-old who's dreamed of being Kamen Rider his whole life. After running into a Shocker-cosplaying robbery gang at a summer festival, he grabs a Kamen Rider No.1 mask and dives in headfirst.

Yuriko Okada (CV: Ai Kayano)

A high school teacher aiming to become Denpa Ningen Tackle. Ever since Kamen Rider Stronger's Tackle died, she's resolved to become Tackle herself.

Ichiyou Shimamura (CV: Kenichi Suzumura)

A man fully convinced he is Kamen Rider V3. Mitsuba's older brother, he's mastered every martial art and fights bare-handed, insisting his own soul IS V3.

Mitsuba Shimamura (CV: Soma Saito)

Ichiyou's younger brother, obsessed with Kamen Rider Man. He manages a family restaurant, dates his employee Yukarisu, and fights using a mounted arm and aikido.

Yukarisu (CV: Ai Fairouz)

A high schooler working at Mitsuba's restaurant and dating him — whose true identity is a Shocker combatant tasked with silencing anyone who learns the truth.

Hachiro Nakao (CV: Kenjiro Tsuda)

A yakuza who idolizes Shocker. Run through by Spider Man during a gang war, he wakes up to find himself transformed into a Shocker combatant.

Takeshi Hongo (CV: Hiroshi Fujioka)

The original 1971 Kamen Rider protagonist himself makes a guest appearance — Tojima's ultimate idol.

Satoshi Ito (CV: Satoshi Tsuruoka)

One of Nakao's underlings, who looks up to him as a big brother figure.

Fukushi Ishige (CV: Fukushi Ochiai)

Another of Nakao's underlings who appears through the story.

💫 Unresolved Foreshadowing Contains spoilers

Expect the true goals of the 'Kaijin' syndicate, and the backstory behind Tojima's obsession with Kamen Rider, to be revealed gradually.

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💌 Predicted Viral Quotes for Next Season

The scene where Hiroshi Fujioka's Takeshi Hongo appears as himself is an unforgettable moment for longtime fans of the original.

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🗨 特撮世代 ❤ 587

I got chills when Hiroshi Fujioka showed up as Hongo himself.

🗨 丹三郎推し ❤ 512

Honestly I'm a little jealous of how seriously Tojima commits to his dream at 40.

🗨 TeddyLoid勢 ❤ 468

The OP 'Wanna be' has such a great energy, it hypes me up every episode.

🗨 原作既読組 ❤ 421

The manga's signature over-the-top absurdity is on full display in the anime too.

🗨 小西克幸ファン ❤ 389

Katsuyuki Konishi's performance makes Tojima's sweaty intensity genuinely endearing.

🗨 怪人集団ファン ❤ 350

I can't stop watching — the true identity of the 'Kaijin' gang has me hooked every episode.

🗨 2クール勢 ❤ 312

I really appreciate that they're giving this a full 24 episodes to breathe.

🗨 V3世代 ❤ 278

I was shocked to see Hiroshi Miyauchi show up as himself too.

🗨 LIDENFILMS勢 ❤ 241

The action animation is sharp and really satisfying to watch.

🗨 パロディ好き ❤ 205

You can feel the respect for the original franchise, so it's parody I can laugh at with peace of mind.

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タイトル	東島丹三郎は仮面ライダーになりたい
制作	LIDENFILMS
放送期間	2025年10月4日（土）24:30～　TOKYO MX、とちぎテレビ、群馬テレビ、BS11、MBS、CBC、HBC、RKB、AT-X ほか（全24話・2クール）
原作	柴田ヨクサル（月刊ヒーローズ／東映・石森プロ協力）
監督	池添隆博
OP・ED主題歌	OP「Wanna be」TeddyLoid feat. 松崎しげる・TOPHAMHAT-KYO／ED「ワンモアタイム」TeddyLoid feat. 常闘りょうじ
ジャンル	コメディ／アクション／特撮パロディ
公式サイト	tojima-rider.com