🦸‍♂️ Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider (2025): Cast, Plot, Release Date & Why This Heroic Parody Belongs on Your Watchlist

Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider: A Hilarious Homage to Heroes Premieres October 2025 on Crunchyroll!

“Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider” is not just a love letter to tokusatsu fans—it's an action-packed, absurdly hilarious, and surprisingly heartfelt ride into the dreams of an ordinary man with an extraordinary passion. Set to premiere in October 2025, this anime adaptation by Liden Films is already building buzz as one of the most eccentric and nostalgic series of the year. And yes, you can stream it exclusively on Crunchyroll!

🦸‍♂️ The Plot: Hero Worship Meets Midlife Crisis

At its core, Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider is about Tanzaburo Tojima, an everyday middle-aged man with one very unusual dream: to become a real Kamen Rider.

Tojima isn't a cyborg, nor does he have superpowers or a secret base—but what he does have is an unshakable belief in justice and a lifetime obsession with masked heroes. Armed with unwavering optimism and questionable physical skills, Tojima sets out to bring justice to his city—even if no one asked him to.

What follows is a chaotic yet comedic tale of wannabe heroism, with Tojima constantly putting himself in ridiculous situations, only to be bailed out—or baffled—by the people around him. But behind the slapstick lies a surprisingly sincere story about persistence, purpose, and never outgrowing your dreams.

🎭 Characters That Power the Ride

• Tanzaburo Tojima (Voiced by Katsuyuki Konishi)The heart and soul of the series, Tojima is a mix of earnest passion and delusional confidence. His attempts to become a masked hero often border on insanity—but that's what makes him lovable.

• Yuriko Okada (Voiced by Ai Kayano)A no-nonsense woman who often finds herself entangled in Tojima’s antics. Yuriko provides a grounded perspective in a world that's anything but.

• Ichiyo Shimamura (Voiced by Kenichi Suzumura) & Mitsuha Shimamura (Soma Saito)Siblings who cross paths with Tojima's crusade. Whether helping him or getting caught in the chaos, they bring their own quirks and dilemmas to the mix.

• Yukarisu (Voiced by Fairouz Ai)A mysterious and eccentric figure with a flair for dramatics, Yukarisu might just be the spark Tojima needs—or the chaos he didn’t ask for.

🎬 Behind the Scenes

Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider comes to life with some serious talent:

• Studio: Liden Films

• Director: Takahiro Ikezoe (Cells at Work! Code Black)

• Series Composition: Touko Machida (Lucky Star, Akame ga Kill!)

• Character Design: Cindy H. Yamauchi

• Music: TeddyLoid (Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt, FLCL: Alternative)

Add to that the cooperation of Toei and Ishimori Productions—the original masterminds behind the Kamen Rider franchise—and what you get is a show steeped in reverence for tokusatsu legacy, with enough parody to make it thoroughly modern.

📺 When & Where to Watch

The anime will premiere on Tokyo MX and other Japanese networks in October 2025, with a simulcast streaming globally on Crunchyroll. Whether you're a long-time Kamen Rider fan or just someone who loves character-driven comedy with a twist of superhero satire, Tojima promises a uniquely entertaining experience.

💥 Why You Should Watch

• ✅ A heartfelt parody of Kamen Rider and tokusatsu culture

• ✅ Midlife dreams turned into midlife chaos—pure relatability

• ✅ Rich animation from Liden Films

• ✅ Over-the-top humor balanced with real emotional beats

• ✅ A celebration of passion and persistence

🔍 Final Thoughts

Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider isn’t just a show for superhero fans—it’s for anyone who's ever held on to a dream, no matter how outlandish or impractical it seems. It’s a series about never giving up, living out loud, and being the hero in your own story, even if the world sees you as a joke.

So grab your transformation belt—real or imagined—and get ready to cheer for the most unlikely hero of 2025.

Stream Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider on Crunchyroll this October!