The manga Tanzaburo Tojima Wants to Be Kamen Rider (by Yokusaru Shibata, in collaboration with Ishimori Productions and Toei) is officially getting an anime adaptation. Alongside this announcement, a commemorative visual and a teaser trailer have been unveiled.

A Story About a Man Who Never Gave Up on Becoming a Kamen Rider

The story follows Tanzaburo Tojima, a man who, even at 40 years old, still dreams of becoming Kamen Rider. Just as he begins to give up on his lifelong aspiration, he gets caught up in a series of robberies orchestrated by an imposter Shocker gang. Created by Air Master and Hachi One Diver author Yokusaru Shibata, the series passionately portrays adults who love Kamen Rider so much that they take their childhood dreams to the next level—turning them into reality.

Manga Origins & Current Serialization

Originally serialized in Monthly Heroes starting in the June 2018 issue, the manga is now available on the online manga distribution site Comiplex.

AnimeJapan 2025: Special Announcement Event

A special production announcement event for the anime will be held at the Aniplex booth during AnimeJapan 2025 on March 23. The event will reveal the voice actor for the protagonist, Tanzaburo Tojima, along with new anime details. Additionally, following the event, a high-five session with Shocker combatants will take place.

Comment from Yokusaru Shibata

"I can’t believe the day has come when Tanzaburo Tojima gets to scream his heart out in an anime! This is a story about a kid who wanted to be Kamen Rider and simply grew up without ever letting go of that dream—it’s pure, burning passion! And I can tell you, it’s so fiery that viewers might find themselves shouting along with Tanzaburo: 'Rider Punch!!!!' 'Rider Kick!!!!'"

Source : ORICON NEWS