Toei's V-Cinema Next label, which distributes movies and packages, has announced a new film, Kamen Rider Gatchard GRADUATIONS, based on the special effects drama Kamen Rider Gatchard, which aired its final episode on August 25th. The film is a graduation story that follows on from the final episode of the TV series, and will be screened for a limited time from February 21st, 2025, before being released on Blu-ray Disc (BD) and DVD on June 11th of the same year.
A teaser visual with an impressive cherry blossom motif and a special trailer were also released. The teaser visual shows Kamen Rider Rainbow Gatchard, Kamen Rider Twilight Magical, and Kamen Rider Valbarad Kurogane standing side by side in front of the gates of Furasu High School, where a graduation ceremony sign is placed, along with the copy, "Graduation, and towards each of our tomorrows."
The teaser trailer begins with Minato-sensei (Kumaki Rikuto) saying, "Congratulations on your graduation, everyone," and shows the protagonist Ichinose Houtarou (Motoshima Sumimasa) narrating, "Once you graduate, it all feels like it goes by in the blink of an eye," as he shows his friends having fun. At the end, Kudou Rinne (Matsumoto Reise) speaks in a serious tone, "There's something I need to tell Ichinose... Actually, I..." as if she's about to bring something up to Houtarou.
What is Rinne trying to tell Houtarou, what is the meaning behind the "S" at the end of the title "GRADUATIONS," and other details about the story and other details will be announced in the future.
The theme song for this work will be sung by the mix rock band "BACK-ON," just like the TV series. It will add a touch of glamour to the story of Gatchard's graduation.
The Blu-ray and DVD to be released on June 11th will have a standard version as well as a "Ride Chemistry Trading Card Set Version (Limited to First Pressing)." Bonuses include a special set of Ride Chemistry trading cards, a theme song CD, making-of footage, and more.
