It has been announced that a special episode titled "Show Me Your Rider SP" for the TV anime "Tojima Tanzaburo wa Kamen Rider ni Naritai," based on the manga by Yokusaru Shibata, known for works such as "Hachi-One Diver," will be streamed on ABEMA from 9 PM on December 30th. Voice actor Katsuyuki Konishi, who plays Higashijima Tanzaburou, cinematographer Takatsu Junpei, and fans of the series, Tsukaji Muga of Drunk Dragon, Ishii and JP of Sayaka, and Arai Yoshiyuki of Harikens, will appear to talk about their love for Higashijima Rider. Episodes 1 through 13 will be available to stream free on ABEMA from 2:30 PM on December 30th.
The series began serialization in Monthly Heroes (Heroes, currently out of print) in 2018, and is currently being serialized on the manga distribution site Comiplex (same publisher). The story follows Higashijima Tanzaburou, who at the age of 40 is still serious about becoming Kamen Rider, but just as he is about to give up on his dream, he gets caught up in a fake Shocker robbery that causes a stir in the world. Ishimori Productions and Toei are collaborating.
The anime is directed by Ikezoe Takahiro and series composition is by Machida Doko. It is produced by Liden Films. In addition to Konishi as Higashijima Tanzaburo, the cast also includes Ai Kayano as Okada Yuriko, Kenichi Suzumura as Shimamura Ichiyo, Soma Saito as Shimamura Mitsuha, Fairouz Ai as Yukaris, and Kenjiro Tsuda. It is currently airing on TOKYO MX and other channels.
