The new V-Cinext film Kamen Rider Gotchard GRADUATIONS / Hopper 1's Spring Break is now being screened for a limited time. On March 9, a Graduation Special Stage Event was held in Tokyo, featuring lead actors Junsei Motoshima (Hotaro Ichinose / Kamen Rider Gotchard), Yasunari Fujibayashi (Spanner Kurogane / Kamen Rider Valvarad), and Rikuto Kumaki (Minato), along with director Kyohei Yamaguchi.

Reflecting on Their Journey

During the event, the cast looked back on their experiences:

Motoshima expressed his admiration for his character, Hotaro, describing him as a cheerful and determined high school student. He recalled his audition, particularly a scene from Episode 3 (Bushido, Found!), which he performed alongside Fujibayashi, even accidentally getting too close during a critical line.
Fujibayashi reflected on his journey portraying Spanner, a character opposite to his own personality, and how he gradually adapted to the role.
Kumaki shared a unique casting story, revealing that his audition involved more personal storytelling than acting, which ultimately landed him the role of Minato-sensei.

Graduation Ceremony & Special Messages

In line with the graduation theme, a special diploma ceremony was held. Director Yamaguchi presented each cast member with a personalized graduation certificate:

Motoshima: "Continue to move forward with confidence and stay true to yourself."
Fujibayashi: "Embrace change and keep pushing toward the future."
Kumaki: "Guide and support the younger generation as you move forward."
Additionally, a video message from Reiyo Matsumoto (Rinne Kudou / Kamen Rider Majade) was played, thanking the team and encouraging fans to watch the film to see what message Rinne has for Hotaro.

Final Words from the Cast

Each cast member shared their heartfelt thoughts:

Kumaki: "This story is packed with emotions. I hope everyone immerses themselves fully and enjoys it."
Fujibayashi: "Even after Gotchard ends, our characters live on. If the demand is strong, maybe in five years, we’ll be back!"
Motoshima: "Life can be tough, but don't carry burdens alone—lean on others. That’s what Gotchard taught me, and I hope it resonates with you all."
As the event concluded, the cast made a surprise return to the stage, rallying the audience for one final "Gotcha—!!!", bringing an emotional end to the graduation event.

The Kamen Rider Gotchard GRADUATIONS Trailer

Source : ORICON NEWS