The upcoming “Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider” anime has revealed four additional cast members, alongside a brand-new promotional video and a striking key visual. These announcements arrive just weeks before the highly anticipated series is set to premiere on October 4, 2025, intensifying excitement for fans of the tokusatsu-inspired manga. Crunchyroll is slated to stream the series.
Expanding the Cast: New Voices Join the Heroic Roster
The latest additions to the voice cast include several prominent talents, bringing to life characters integral to Tanzaburo Tojima’s journey. Kenjiro Tsuda (known for his roles as Kento Nanami in Jujutsu Kaisen and Overhaul in My Hero Academia) will lend his voice to Hachiro Nakao, a yakuza who admires the villainous organization Shocker and eventually becomes one of its combatants.
Tsuda expressed his thoughts on the series, stating, “This series is ridiculous. The characters are hopeless, but it’s a funny comedy. But it also shows the strong desires of people who overcome their difficulties with determination. It’s not just a silly story, but a bold and inspiring one.”
Joining him are:
- Satoshi Tsuruoka as Satoshi Ito
- Fukushi Ochiai as Fukushi Ishige
- Daisuke Sakaguchi as Daisuke Sato
These three will portray Hachiro Nakao’s underlings, further fleshing out the “fake Shocker” group that protagonist Tanzaburo Tojima encounters. These four new cast members add to the previously announced voices of Ai Kayano as Yuriko Okada, Kenichi Suzumura as Ichiyo Shimamura, Soma Saito as Mitsuha Shimamura, and Fairouz Ai as Yukarisu. The titular hero, Tanzaburo Tojima, is voiced by Katsuyuki Konishi.
A Glimpse into the Action: The Latest Promotional Video
The newly released promotional video offers an extended look at the anime’s blend of action and heartfelt comedy, showcasing more of Tanzaburo Tojima’s determined efforts to emulate his Kamen Rider heroes. The trailer highlights the escalating conflict with the “fake Shocker” criminals and provides a better look at the main character in action, gearing up for battle. It gives viewers a taste of the animation quality from LIDENFILMS and the distinctive tone of the series, hinting at both serious moments and the inherent humor of a 40-year-old man earnestly pursuing his childhood dream.
Unveiling the Dynamic Key Visual
Accompanying the trailer is a vibrant new key visual. Created by character designer Cindy H. Yamauchi, the visual features the four main characters ready for battle, conveying a sense of impending heroism. Notably, the design incorporates elements reminiscent of a Kamen Rider mask, with Shocker characters subtly placed in the background, reinforcing the central theme of the series. The visual captures the spirit of the anime, balancing the fan’s earnest desire to be a hero with the quirky, tokusatsu-inspired world he inhabits.
Behind the Scenes: Production Staff & Story Overview
The “Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider” anime is an adaptation of Yokusaru Shibata’s seinen manga, created in collaboration with Ishimori Production and Toei. The story centers on Tanzaburo Tojima, a man who, at 40 years old, still harbors an intense obsession with the Kamen Rider franchise. Just as he contemplates abandoning his lifelong dream of becoming a hero, a chance encounter with a group of “fake Shocker” robbers pulls him into a real-life battle, forcing him to live out his superhero aspirations.
The anime is directed by Takahiro Ikezoe at animation studio LIDENFILMS. Touko Machida handles the series composition, while Cindy H. Yamauchi is responsible for character designs. The music is composed by TeddyLoid.
Premiere and Streaming Details
“Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider” is scheduled to begin broadcasting in Japan on TOKYO MX and other stations on October 4, 2025. For international viewers, Crunchyroll will stream the series, making it accessible to fans globally shortly after its Japanese broadcast.
