The world of adult dreams and childhood fantasies collides once again as Tojima Tanzaburo Wants to Be a Masked Rider unveiled its second trailer, igniting fresh excitement for the October 2025 debut. Along with the new trailer came the announcement of four more cast members joining the already buzzing lineup. Fans can now look forward to performances by Ai Kayano, Fairouz Ai, Kenichi Suzumura, and Soma Saito. These new additions add even more star power to a series already generating attention for its unique premise and nostalgic pull.
Katsuyuki Konishi continues in the lead role as Tojima Tanzaburo, a 40 year old man who refuses to let go of his childhood dream of becoming a real Kamen Rider. His performance, highlighted in the first teaser earlier this year, has been praised for blending humor with deep emotional weight, making Tanzaburo’s journey feel both absurd and profoundly sincere.
The anime adaptation is being animated by LIDEN FILMS, known for their vibrant and polished action sequences. Direction is being handled by Takahiro Ikezoe, with Toko Machida writing the series composition. Cindy H. Yamauchi is in charge of character design, while music is being composed by the acclaimed TeddyLoid. Together, this creative team is shaping a show that combines action, nostalgia, and emotional maturity in one explosive package.
Tojima Tanzaburo Wants to Be a Masked Rider is based on the manga created by Yokusaru Shibata, who previously made waves with Air Master and 81diver. The original manga began its life in Monthly Hero’s magazine in May 2018 before transitioning to the Comiplex digital platform following the magazine’s closure in 2020. The series stands out for its quirky yet moving concept a grown man with unwavering belief in a dream that seems out of reach.
The story centers on Tanzaburo Tojima, who, despite his age, still believes he can become a Kamen Rider. His conviction is tested when he finds himself entangled in a bizarre and dangerous crime spree involving a group known as the Fake Shocker gang. What follows is a wild and deeply personal journey of a man caught between reality and the larger than life heroism he grew up idolizing.
This anime adaptation promises to be more than a parody or a comedic homage. It is shaping up to be an exploration of passion, lost dreams, and the desire to reclaim one's sense of purpose in a world that constantly pushes conformity. It aims to speak not just to long time Kamen Rider fans, but to anyone who has ever dared to hold onto an impossible dream.
With the addition of new cast members and a second trailer that teases intense action, emotional depth, and sharp humor, Tojima Tanzaburo Wants to Be a Masked Rider is poised to be one of the most intriguing and heartfelt anime of the season.
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