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Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider (2025)
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Original name: 東島丹三郎は仮面ライダーになりたい
Genre: Animation, Action, Comedy
Country: Japan
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Even after turning 40 years old, Tojima Tanzaburo still seriously wants to be a Kamen Rider. Just when it seems like his dream may never come true, he gets caught up in a series of infamous Shocker-inspired robberies... Shibata Yokusaru, the author of Air Master and 81 Diver, presents a story about adults who love Kamen Rider a little too much, and start playing pretend... for real!
Style:
parody, sentimental, dark comedy, existential, crime drama, surreal, absurd, seinen, anime
Plot:
kamen rider, obsession, wish fulfillment, nostalgia, fan culture, character study, escapism, role playing, satire, cosplay, identity crisis, bittersweet, social commentary, friendship, crime spree, superhero, martial arts, conspiracy, justice, vigilante, masked hero
Time:
contemporary
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