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Genre | Tokusatsu Superhero fiction Science fiction Action Battle royale |
Based on | Kamen Rider concept by Shotaro Ishinomori |
Developed by | Ishimori Productions Toei Company |
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Opening theme | "Trust・Last" by Koda Kumi × Shōnan no Kaze |
Composer | Toshihiko Sahashi |
Country of origin | Japan |
Original language | Japanese |
No. of episodes | 49 (list of episodes) |
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Running time | 24–25 min. (per episode) |
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Network | ANN (TV Asahi, ABC, Mētele, KBC, HTB) |
Release | September 4, 2022 August 27, 2023 | –
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Kamen Rider Geats (仮面ライダーギーツ, Kamen Raidā Gītsu) is a Japanese drama series, the 33rd entry of Toei Company's Kamen Rider metaseries and the fourth series in the Reiwa period. The series premiered on September 4, 2022, joining Avataro Sentai Donbrothers and later, Ohsama Sentai King-Ohger in the Super Hero Time lineup following the finale of Kamen Rider Revice, before concluding on August 27, 2023.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]
Main article: List of Kamen Rider Geats characters |
The Desire Grand Prix (DGP) is a survival game overseen by an organization of the same name, where players must protect the city from a mysterious enemy called Jyamato. Each participant is bound by the game's rules to continue playing until they die or are eliminated. The winner is rewarded with "the right to bring an ideal world to life", and so only true heroes who win the competition can realize their desired reality.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]
Among the participants are Ace Ukiyo, a mysterious man and the DGP's undefeated champion who competes as Kamen Rider Geats, his rival Michinaga Azuma, a construction worker who competes as Kamen Rider Buffa, graduate student Keiwa Sakurai who competes as Kamen Rider Tycoon, and social media influencer Neon Kurama who competes as Kamen Rider Na-Go. As the group fight the Jyamato to survive and the monsters grow stronger, the truth about the DGP and its creators is revealed.
With the exception of Daybreak (黎明, Reimei), which serves as both the prologue and epilogue of the series, the series is divided into six arcs, each covering a different season of the DGP:
The Kamen Rider Geats trademark was registered by Toei on May 23, 2022, and published on May 31, 2022.[8][9]
Geats was officially announced on July 22, 2022.[1][2][3][4][7] An online production announcement conference introducing the main cast and characters and the artist for the show's theme song was held on August 7, 2022.[10]
Geats was influenced by battle royale-related media such as Fortnite, Apex Legends, and Squid Game as well as past Kamen Rider entry Kamen Rider Ryuki to appeal to their target audience.[4][5][7]
The main writer for Geats is Yuya Takahashi, who previously served as the main writer for Kamen Rider Ex-Aid and Kamen Rider Zero-One.[1][2][6][7]
The opening theme song is performed by Koda Kumi and Shōnan no Kaze.[10]
Main article: List of Kamen Rider Geats episodes |
# | English title Original Japanese title |
Director | Writer | Original airdate |
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1 | "Daybreak F: Invitation to the Rider" Transliteration: "Reimei Efu: Raidā e no Shōtaijō" (Japanese: 黎明F:ライダーへの招待状) | Shojiro Nakazawa | Yuya Takahashi | September 4, 2022 |
2 | "Encounter I: Treasure Hunting and Thievery" Transliteration: "Kaikō Wan: Takara Sagashi to Tōzoku" (Japanese: 邂逅I:宝さがしと盗賊) | Shojiro Nakazawa | Yuya Takahashi | September 11, 2022 |
3 | "Encounter II: Zombie Hunting" Transliteration: "Kaikō Tsū: Zonbi Gari" (Japanese: 邂逅II:ゾンビ狩り) | Teruaki Sugihara | Yuya Takahashi | September 18, 2022 |
4 | "Encounter III: Conditions for Victory" Transliteration: "Kaikō Surī: Shōri Jōken" (Japanese: 邂逅III:勝利条件) | Teruaki Sugihara | Yuya Takahashi | September 25, 2022 |
5 | "Encounter IV: Duo Concentration" Transliteration: "Kaikō Fō: Duo Shinkeisuijaku" (Japanese: 邂逅IV:デュオ神経衰弱) | Takayuki Shibasaki | Yuya Takahashi | October 2, 2022 |
6 | "Encounter V: Reversal Boost" Transliteration: "Kaikō Faibu: Gyakuten no Būsuto" (Japanese: 邂逅V:逆転のブースト) | Takayuki Shibasaki | Yuya Takahashi | October 9, 2022 |
7 | "Encounter VI: Last Boss and Kicking Can" Transliteration: "Kaikō Shikkusu: Rasubosu to Kankeri" (Japanese: 邂逅VI:ラスボスと缶けり) | Kazuya Kamihoriuchi | Yuya Takahashi | October 16, 2022 |
8 | "Encounter VII: Trump Card Ninja" Transliteration: "Kaikō Sebun: Kirifuda Ninja" (Japanese: 邂逅VII:切り札ニンジャ) | Kazuya Kamihoriuchi | Yuya Takahashi | October 23, 2022 |
9 | "Encounter F: Wake Up! Monster" Transliteration: "Kaikō Efu: Weiku Appu! Monsutā" (Japanese: 邂逅F:Wake up!モンスター) | Shojiro Nakazawa | Yuya Takahashi | October 30, 2022 |
10 | "Conspiracy I: New World's Beat" Transliteration: "Bōryaku Wan: Shin Sekai no Bīto" (Japanese: 謀略I:新世界のビート) | Shojiro Nakazawa | Yuya Takahashi | November 13, 2022 |
11 | "Conspiracy II: Jyamato's Labyrinth" Transliteration: "Bōryaku Tsū: Jamato no Meikyū" (Japanese: 謀略II:ジャマトの迷宮) | Teruaki Sugihara | Yuya Takahashi | November 20, 2022 |
12 | "Conspiracy III: Slot★Fever" Transliteration: "Bōryaku Surī: Surotto Fībā" (Japanese: 謀略III:スロット★フィーバー) | Teruaki Sugihara | Yuya Takahashi | November 27, 2022 |
13 | "Conspiracy IV: Recapture the Driver!" Transliteration: "Bōryaku Fō: Doraibā o Dakkan Seyo!" (Japanese: 謀略IV:ドライバーを奪還せよ!) | Koichi Sakamoto | Yuya Takahashi | December 4, 2022 |
14 | "Conspiracy V: Glare of Anger" Transliteration: "Bōryaku Faibu: Ikari no Gurea" (Japanese: 謀略V:怒りのグレア) | Koichi Sakamoto | Yuya Takahashi | December 11, 2022 |
15 | "Conspiracy VI: Kamen Rider Qualifications" Transliteration: "Bōryaku Shikkusu: Kamen Raidā no Shikaku" (Japanese: 謀略VI:仮面ライダーの資格) | Koichi Sakamoto | Yuya Takahashi | December 18, 2022 |
16 | "Conspiracy IR: Fox Hunting" Transliteration: "Bōryaku Ai Āru: Kitsune Gari" (Japanese: 謀略IR:キツネ狩り) | Shojiro Nakazawa | Yuya Takahashi | December 25, 2022 |
17 | "Divergence I: Welcome! To the New Season!" Transliteration: "Kairi Wan: Yōkoso! Shin Shīzun e!" (Japanese: 乖離I:ようこそ!新シーズンへ!) | Shojiro Nakazawa | Yuya Takahashi | January 8, 2023 |
18 | "Divergence II: Bravo! Jyamar Ball Showdown!" Transliteration: "Kairi Tsū: Burabō! Jamā Bōru Taiketsu!" (Japanese: 乖離II:ブラボー!ジャマーボール対決!) | Teruaki Sugihara | Yuya Takahashi | January 15, 2023 |
19 | "Divergence III: Vote! Who Is the Desastar!" Transliteration: "Kairi Surī: Tōhyō! Dezasutā wa Dare da!" (Japanese: 乖離III:投票!デザスターは誰だ!) | Teruaki Sugihara | Yuya Takahashi | January 22, 2023 |
20 | "Divergence IV: Delivery from the Jyamato!" Transliteration: "Kairi Fō: Jamato kara no Takuhaibin!" (Japanese: 乖離IV:ジャマトからの宅配便!) | Kyohei Yamaguchi | Yuya Takahashi | January 29, 2023 |
21 | "Divergence V: Gazer's Hammer!" Transliteration: "Kairi Faibu: Geizā no Tettsui!" (Japanese: 乖離V:ゲイザーの鉄槌!) | Kyohei Yamaguchi | Yuya Takahashi | February 5, 2023 |
22 | "Divergence VI: Chase! Catch Chirami!" Transliteration: "Kairi Shikkusu: Tsuiseki! Chirami-oni o Tsukamaero!" (Japanese: 乖離VI:追跡!チラミ鬼をつかまえろ!) | Shojiro Nakazawa | Yuya Takahashi | February 12, 2023 |
23 | "Divergence T: Now! For the One You Support" Transliteration: "Kairi Tī: Iza! Oshi no Tame nara" (Japanese: 乖離T:いざ!推しのためなら) | Shojiro Nakazawa | Yuya Takahashi | February 19, 2023 |
24 | "Divergence SP: Emergency Special! All About the Desire Grand Prix!" Transliteration: "Kairi Esu Pī: Kinkyū Tokuban! Dezagura no Subete!" (Japanese: 乖離SP:緊急特番!デザグラのすべて!) | Shojiro Nakazawa | Yuya Takahashi | February 26, 2023 |
25 | "Lamentation I: Jyamato Grand Prix♡" Transliteration: "Dōkoku Wan: Jamato Guran Puri♡" (Japanese: 慟哭I:ジャマトグランプリ♡) | Takayuki Shibasaki | Yuya Takahashi | March 5, 2023 |
26 | "Lamentation II: The Crimson Boost!" Transliteration: "Dōkoku Tsū: Shinku no Būsuto!" (Japanese: 慟哭II:真紅のブースト!) | Takayuki Shibasaki | Yuya Takahashi | March 12, 2023 |
27 | "Lamentation III: A Fun Sengoku Game♡" Transliteration: "Dōkoku Surī: Tanoshii Sengoku Gēmu♡" (Japanese: 慟哭III:たのしい戦国ゲーム♡) | Koichi Sakamoto | Yuya Takahashi | March 19, 2023 |
28 | "Lamentation IV: Bonding Laser Boost!" Transliteration: "Dōkoku Fō: Kizuna no Rēzā Būsuto!" (Japanese: 慟哭IV:絆のレーザーブースト!) | Koichi Sakamoto | Yuya Takahashi | March 26, 2023 |
29 | "Lamentation V: Surprise! Bullfight Game♡" Transliteration: "Dōkoku Faibu: Sapuraizu! Tōgyū Gēmu♡" (Japanese: 慟哭V:サプライズ!闘牛ゲーム♡) | Teruaki Sugihara | Yuya Takahashi | April 2, 2023 |
30 | "Lamentation VI: The Prince in the Letter" Transliteration: "Dōkoku Shikkusu: Tegami no Naka no Ōjisama" (Japanese: 慟哭VI:手紙の中の王子様) | Teruaki Sugihara | Yuya Takahashi | April 9, 2023 |
31 | "Lamentation VII: Heaven and Hell Game♡" Transliteration: "Dōkoku Sebun: Tengoku to Jigoku Gēmu♡" (Japanese: 慟哭VII:天国と地獄ゲーム♡) | Ryuta Tasaki | Yuya Takahashi | April 16, 2023 |
32 | "Lamentation F: The Last Judgment" Transliteration: "Dōkoku Efu: Saigo no Shinpan" (Japanese: 慟哭F:最後の審判) | Ryuta Tasaki | Yuya Takahashi | April 23, 2023 |
33 | "Yearning I: Buffa Unrivaled!" Transliteration: "Bojō Wan: Baffa Musō!" (Japanese: 慕情I:バッファ無双!) | Shojiro Nakazawa | Yuya Takahashi | April 30, 2023 |
34 | "Yearning II: Geats' Aim of Attack" Transliteration: "Bojō Tsū: Gītsu no Hokosaki" (Japanese: 慕情II:ギーツの矛先) | Shojiro Nakazawa | Yuya Takahashi | May 7, 2023 |
35 | "Yearning III: A Sister's Wish, a Brother's Wish" Transliteration: "Bojō Surī: Ane no Negai, Otōto no Negai" (Japanese: 慕情III:姉の願い、弟の願い) | Hirofumi Fukuzawa | Yuya Takahashi | May 14, 2023 |
36 | "Yearning IV: Temporary Co-Op" Transliteration: "Bojō Fō: Karisome no Kyōtō" (Japanese: 慕情IV:かりそめの共闘) | Hirofumi Fukuzawa | Yuya Takahashi | May 21, 2023 |
37 | "Yearning V: Pure White Destruction" Transliteration: "Bojō Faibu: Junpaku no Hakai" (Japanese: 慕情V:純白の破壊) | Teruaki Sugihara | Yuya Takahashi | May 28, 2023 |
38 | "Yearning F: The Nine-Tailed White Fox!" Transliteration: "Bojō Efu: Kyūbi no Shirogitsune!" (Japanese: 慕情F:九尾の白狐!) | Teruaki Sugihara | Yuya Takahashi | June 4, 2023 |
39 | "Creation I: My Desire Grand Prix" Transliteration: "Sōsei Wan: Ore no Dezagura" (Japanese: 創世I:俺のデザグラ) | Takayuki Shibasaki | Yuya Takahashi | June 11, 2023 |
40 | "Creation II: Tycoon's Awakening" Transliteration: "Sōsei Tsū: Taikūn Kakusei" (Japanese: 創世II:タイクーン覚醒) | Takayuki Shibasaki | Yuya Takahashi | June 18, 2023 |
41 | "Creation III: The Jet-Black Shogun" Transliteration: "Sōsei Surī: Shikkoku no Shōgun" (Japanese: 創世III:漆黒の将軍) | Koichi Sakamoto | Yuya Takahashi | June 25, 2023 |
42 | "Creation IV: Completion of the Goddess, Blade of Darkness" Transliteration: "Sōsei Fō: Megami Kasei Yami no Yaiba" (Japanese: 創世IV:女神完成 闇の刃) | Koichi Sakamoto | Yuya Takahashi | July 2, 2023 |
43 | "Creation V: The Name Is Gya-Go!" Transliteration: "Sōsei Faibu: Sono Na wa Gyāgo!" (Japanese: 創世V:その名はギャーゴ!) | Teruaki Sugihara | Yuya Takahashi | July 9, 2023 |
44 | "Creation VI: Neon Shines" Transliteration: "Sōsei Shikkusu: Neon, Kagayaku" (Japanese: 創世VI:ネオン、かがやく) | Teruaki Sugihara | Yuya Takahashi | July 16, 2023 |
45 | "Creation VII: Where Wishes Go" Transliteration: "Sōsei Sebun: Negai no Yukue" (Japanese: 創世VII:願いのゆくえ) | Takayuki Shibasaki | Yuya Takahashi | July 23, 2023 |
46 | "Creation VIII: Goodbye, Micchy" Transliteration: "Sōsei Eito: Sayonara, Mitchī" (Japanese: 創世VIII:さよなら、ミッチー) | Takayuki Shibasaki | Yuya Takahashi | July 30, 2023 |
47 | "Creation IX: A True Kamen Rider" Transliteration: "Sōsei Nain: Honmono no Kamen Raidā" (Japanese: 創世IX:ホンモノの仮面ライダー) | Takayuki Shibasaki | Yuya Takahashi | August 13, 2023 |
48 | "Creation X: Tsumuri's Requiem" Transliteration: "Sōsei Ten: Tsumuri no Rekuiemu" (Japanese: 創世X:ツムリの鎮魂歌) | Shojiro Nakazawa | Yuya Takahashi | August 20, 2023 |
49 | "Daybreak I: Here Comes the Highlight!" Transliteration: "Reimei Wan: Koko kara ga Hairaito da!" (Japanese: 黎明I:ここからがハイライトだ!) | Shojiro Nakazawa | Yuya Takahashi | August 27, 2023 |
Kamen Rider Geats made his first appearance in the feature film Kamen Rider Revice the Movie: Battle Familia.[1][2][3][4][5][7]
Kamen Rider Geats × Revice: Movie Battle Royale (仮面ライダーギーツ×リバイス MOVIEバトルロワイヤル, Kamen Raidā Gītsu Ribaisu Mūbī Batoru Rowaiyaru) is a crossover film released on December 23, 2022, starring the casts of Geats and Kamen Rider Revice as well as four returning Riders from Kamen Rider Ryuki as supporting cast members to commemorate their series' 20th anniversary. Takamasa Suga, Satoshi Matsuda, and Takashi Hagino reprised their respective roles as Shinji Kido, Ren Akiyama, and Takeshi Asakura from Ryuki. The film was written by Yuya Takahashi and Hanta Kinoshita, and directed by Takayuki Shibasaki.[11][12][13] The theme song is "Change my future" performed by Koda Kumi.[14] The events of the film take place between episodes 15 and 16 of the series.
Kamen Rider Geats the Movie: The 4 Aces and the Black Fox (映画 仮面ライダーギーツ 4人のエースと黒狐, Eiga Kamen Raidā Gītsu Yo-nin no Ēsu to Kurogitsune) is a film released on July 28, 2023, double-billed with Ohsama Sentai King-Ohger the Movie: Adventure Heaven.[15][16] Additionally, the main character of Kamen Rider Gotchard made his first appearance.[17] The film was written by Yuya Takahashi and directed by Shojiro Nakazawa. The theme song is "Desire" performed by Shōnan no Kaze. This is the first film in Japan to be certified by Eiteki, a newly established system to promote appropriate and fair film production.[18][19] The events of the film take place after the final episode of the series.
Kamen Rider the Winter Movie: Gotchard & Geats Strongest Chemy ★ Gotcha Great Operation (仮面ライダー THE WINTER MOVIE ガッチャード&ギーツ 最強ケミー★ガッチャ大作戦, Kamen Raidā Za Wintā Mūbī Gatchādo Ando Gītsu Saikyō Kemī Gatcha Dai Sakusen) is a crossover film released on December 22, 2023, starring the casts of Geats and Kamen Rider Gotchard. The film was written by Hiroki Uchida and directed by Kyohei Yamaguchi. The theme song is "All for Love" performed by Blank Paper.[20][21]
Kamen Rider Geats: Jyamato Awaking (仮面ライダーギーツ ジャマト・アウェイキング, Kamen Raidā Gītsu Jamato Aweikingu) is a V-Cinema release scheduled for a limited theatrical release on March 8, 2024, followed by its DVD and Blu-ray release on July 24, 2024. The events of the V-Cinema take place after Kamen Rider Geats the Movie: The 4 Aces and the Black Fox. The V-Cinema is written by Yuya Takahashi and directed by Koichi Sakamoto. The theme song is "Dangerously" performed by Koda Kumi.[28][29]
Who Is Melo?, stylized as Who is MELO?, is a short story in the booklet included in the Collector's Edition of the Blu-ray release of Kamen Rider Geats the Movie: The 4 Aces and the Black Fox. It was written by Yūsuke Naitō.[30]