The highly anticipated anime adaptation of Yokusaru Shibata’s manga, Tojima Tanzaburo Wants to be a Masked Rider (Tōjima Tanzaburō wa Kamen Rider ni Naritai), has officially revealed its opening theme song and set its premiere date for October 4, 2025. Anime News Network confirmed the announcement, detailing the musical talent behind the series’ opening.
“Wanna…” Sets the Tone with Stellar Collaboration
The opening theme song, titled “Wanna…”, will be performed by Teddyloid feat. Shigeru Matsuzaki, with acceleration by TOPHAMHAT-KYO (FAKE TYPE.). This collaboration promises a high-energy start to each episode, aligning with the action-oriented genre of the series. TeddyLoid is also confirmed to be composing the overall music for the anime.
October Premiere and Broadcast Details
Fans can mark their calendars for October 4, 2025, as the official debut of Tojima Tanzaburo Wants to be a Masked Rider. The series is slated to begin broadcasting in Japan on Tokyo MX and other channels. Crunchyroll has also acquired the series.
The Story of a 40-Year-Old Masked Rider Dreamer
The anime centers on Tanzaburo Tojima, a man who, at 40 years old, still harbors a serious dream of becoming a Kamen Rider. Just as he contemplates letting go of this lifelong fantasy, fate intervenes when he becomes embroiled in a robbery involving a “false Shocker” gang. This unexpected turn of events forces him to confront his aspirations and step into a more dangerous, real-world hero’s journey, transforming his pretend heroics into something far more significant.
Key Staff Bringing the Manga to Life
LIDEN FILMS is handling the animation production for Tojima Tanzaburo Wants to be a Masked Rider. The production team includes:
- Director: Takahiro Ikezoe
- Series Composition: Touko Machida
- Original Creator: Yokusaru Shibata
- Character Design: Cindy H. Yamauchi
The manga, which forms the basis for the anime, began serialization in Monthly Hero’s magazine in 2018 before moving to the Comiplex website in 2020, in collaboration with Ishimori Production and Toei.
Talented Voice Cast Announced
The main voice cast bringing these characters to life includes:
- Tanzaburo Tojima: Katsuyuki Konishi
- Yuriko Okada: Ai Kayano
- Yukarisu: Fairouz Ai
- Ichiyo Shimamura: Kenichi Suzumura
- Mitsuha Shimamura: Sōma Saitō
