A new animated era is coming to Kamen Rider.
A new animated series for the popular tokusatsu franchise Kamen Rider, produced by Toei Company and Ishimori Productions, has just been announced.
The Kamen Rider Animated project was first revealed at Kamen Rider’s 55th anniversary celebration event on 3 April, 2026, which was also shared on the official Kamen Rider X account:
The Kamen Rider Animated
Premiere Date: Yet to be announced
Studio: Aniplex, Shirogumi
What is the Kamen Rider Animated?
According to the press release first reported by Crunchyroll, the animated project aims to “explore the world of Kamen Rider” in a way that may appeal to both old and new audiences, including those unfamiliar with the series.
The animated projects will be promoted to audiences in Japan and overseas, featuring both brand-new stories and adaptations of past entries from the Kamen Rider series.
Who is producing the first Kamen Rider Animated project?
Aniplex and Shirogumi are producing the first title under the new “The Kamen Rider Animated” label. It will be an original computer-animated project that uses CG to recreate manga-inspired visuals, with further details to be announced later.
What is Kamen Rider about?
Created by manga author Shotaro Ishinomori, the original Kamen Rider series debuted in 1971. The story follows Takeshi Hongo (played by Hiroshi Fujioka), a motorcyclist who was unwillingly transformed into a superpowered cyborg by the evil organisation Shocker.
Since then, Kamen Rider has spawned 36 live-action TV series (with a 37th, Kamen Rider MY-TH, set to begin broadcasting in Japan in September 2026), alongside numerous manga, films, video games, and anime, including the recent Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider.