The Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) Japanese Animation Section will feature a variety of events in its Tokusatsu Sidebar that focus on KAMEN RIDER (a.k.a MASKED RIDER), the pioneer superhero, which celebrated its 50th anniversary this year. An exciting lineup of guests will appear to recall the brilliant trajectory of the masked heroes who are fan favorites of all generations.
 
At the screening of MASKED RIDER, Fujioka Hiroshi, who played the first legend in the series, Hongo Takeshi, will appear on stage. He was told by original author Ishinomori Shotaro that “Your actions embody the very essence of the MASKED RIDER.” Additional guests will appear at each screening. For more details, please see below.
 
TIFF will also hold a symposium where creators such as director Kaneda Osamu, screenwriter Sanjo Riku and producer Shirakura Shinichiro will talk about the past and future of the series.
 
At the Hibiya Step Square in Tokyo Midtown Hibiya, live talk shows related to the KAMEN RIDER series, which were very popular last year when we featured Super Sentai, will be streamed outside on the huge screen. In addition, members of the Showa-era Riders will come together for a miraculous gathering at the event. We will also welcome guests from “Amazon Riders,” which began streaming on Amazon Prime Video in 2016 and quickly became a hot topic for its hard-hitting depictions and exciting developments, and from “Kamen Rider OOO,” which gained great buzz for its deep story development with the theme of “greed” and a key item called O-medal. Producer Omori Takahito, who served on KAMEN RIDER series from the Heisei to Reiwa eras, will appear on the outdoor stage to discuss his masterpiece, “Kamen Rider Drive.”
We look forward to seeing you at this the celebration of KAMEN RIDER’s 50th anniversary at the 34th TIFF, which will be held from October 30 to November 8.
 

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Japanese Animation Section: Celebrating KAMEN RIDER’s Past and Future
*Tickets are on sale
 

 
MASKED RIDER Talk show after the screening
Date: 2:05 pm on Sunday, October 31
Place: Kadokawa Cinema Yurakucho
 
Guest: Fujioka Hiroshi
 
Screening:
MASKED RIDER VS. SHOCKER, MASKED RIDER VS. THE AMBASSADOR FROM HELL, MASKED RIDER V3 VS. DESTRON
 

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MASKED RIDER BLACK Talk show after the screening
Date: 6:00 pm on Tuesday, November 2
Place: TOHO Cinemas Chanter Screen2
 
Guests: Inoue Masahiro, Kashu Toshiki
 
Screening:
MASKED RIDER BLACK HURRY TO ONIGASHIMA, MASKED RIDER DECADE THE MOVIE ALL RIDERS VS DAI-SHOCKER
 

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Celebrating KAMEN RIDER’s Past and Future
TIFF Master Class
Date: 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm on Wednesday, November 3
Place: Marunouchi Building Hall
 
Guests: Kaneda Osamu (CEO, Japan Action Enterprise co.,ltd.), Sanjo Riku (Screenwriter), Shirakura Shin-ichiro (Board Director, TOEI COMPANY, LTD.)
 
*TIFF will invite 150 audience members to the symposium. Details will be announced soon.
 

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TIFF KAMEN RIDER 50th KAMEN RIDER Anniversary
Online livestream talk show before the screening *FREE
Date: 7:00 pm on Monday, November 1
Place: Tokyo Midtown Hibiya, Hibiya Step Square
 
Guests: Murakami Hiroaki, Hayami Ryo, Sugata Shun
 
Screening:
11/01 [MON] 19:00- Masked Rider: 8 Riders vs. GingaOh,
11/01 [MON] 17:00- Heisei Rider vs. Showa Rider: Kamen Rider Taisen feat. Super Sentai
 
Audiences may join us at the outdoor screening venue and via TIFF YouTube official channel.
*In case of rain, the screenings may be cancelled, but the live talk show will be streamed.
 

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Amazon Riders Online talk show before the screening
Date: 5:30 pm on Wednesday, November 3
Place: Tokyo Midtown Hibiya, Hibiya Step Square
 
Guests: Shundo Mitsutoshi, Tanabe Kazuya, Miyahara Kanon, Takagi Katsuya
 
Screening:
11/03 [WED] 11:00- Amazon Riders Season 1,
11/03 [WED] 15:20- Amazon Riders Season 2,
11/03 [WED] 17:30- Amazon Riders the Movie
 
The online talk event will be available from 5:30 pm (tentative) before the outdoor screening of Amazon Riders the Movie at Hibiya Step Square, as well as via TIFF YouTube official channel.
*In case of rain, the screenings may be cancelled, but the live talk show will be streamed.
*TIFF will invite 150 audience members to the studio where the cast members will come to talk. Details will be announced soon.
 

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Kamen Rider OOO Online talk event before the screening
Date: 4:30 pm on Friday, November 5
Place: Tokyo Midtown Hibiya, Hibiya Step Square
 
Guests: Watanabe Shu, Miura Ryosuke, Takada Riho, Kimijima Asaya
 
Screening:
11/05 [FRI] 16:30- Kamen Rider OOO Wonderful: The Shogun and the 21 Core Medals,
11/05 [FRI] 19:00- Let’s Go Kamen Rider
 
The online talk event will be available on the outdoor screen in Hibiya Step Square and via the TIFF YouTube official channel.
*In case of rain, the screenings may be cancelled, but the live talk show will be streamed.
*TIFF will invite 150 audience members to the studio where the cast members will come to talk. Details will be announced soon.
 

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Kamen Rider Drive Talk event before the screening
Date: 2:00 pm on Saturday, November 6
Place: Tokyo Midtown Hibiya, Hibiya Step Square
 
Guest: Omori Takahito (Producer, TOEI COMPANY, LTD.)
 
Screening:
11/06 [SAT] 12:30- Kamen Rider Drive the Movie: Surprise Future,
11/06 [SAT] 14:00- Drive Saga: Kamen Rider Chaser, Drive Saga: Kamen Rider Mach/Kamen Rider Heart
 
The guests will be on stage at Hibiya Step Square before the screening of Drive Saga: Kamen Rider Chaser at 2:00 pm (tentative). The event will also be streamed via TIFF’s YouTube official channel.
※In case of rain, the screenings may be cancelled, but the live talk show will be streamed.