The wait is over for fans of explosive tokusatsu action and heartfelt dreams! ‘Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider,’ the highly anticipated anime adaptation of Yokusaru Shibata’s beloved manga series, is now officially airing. And what better way to celebrate its debut than with a deep dive into its incredible soundtrack?
No true ‘Kamen Rider’ experience is complete without iconic theme songs, and this series delivers! You can now immerse yourself in both the opening and ending themes with recently released creditless videos, allowing you to fully appreciate the animation and music without interruption.
The electrifying opening theme, titled ‘Wanna be,’ features an exciting collaboration between TeddyLoid, the legendary Shigeru Matsuzaki, and TOPHAMHAT-KYO, setting the perfect tone for Tojima’s adventures. Following this adrenaline rush, the heartwarming ending theme, ‘One More Time,’ also by TeddyLoid, features the captivating vocals of Ryoji Tokito, offering a perfect conclusion to each episode.
Based on original characters from Ishimori Productions and Toei, Yokusaru Shibata’s ‘Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider’ manga is published digitally in Hero’s Inc.’s ‘Comiplex’ magazine. Bringing this unique story to life on screen is director Takehiro Ikezoe at the renowned animation studio LIDENFILMS. The series composition is expertly handled by Touko Machida, with character designs crafted by Cindy H. Yamauchi, and the dynamic musical score provided by TeddyLoid.
For those eager to join Tojima Tanzaburo on his journey, Crunchyroll is currently streaming ‘Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider’ as it airs. The story introduces us to 40-year-old Tojima Tanzaburo, a man who has dreamt of becoming a Kamen Rider his entire life. Just when he’s about to give up on his childhood fantasy, he finds himself entangled in a series of crimes reminiscent of the infamous ‘Shocker’ organization. From the mind behind ‘Air Master’ and ’81 Diver,’ Yokusaru Shibata presents a wild and deeply moving tale about adults who harbor an intense love for Kamen Rider – so much so that they start playing pretend… for real!