The "decisive visual" 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," has been released. In episode 16, which aired late at night on January 24th, a Bat Man appears in front of the main character, Higashijima Tanzaburou, and his friends. The visual shows Higashijima Tanzaburou delivering a Rider Kick at the sinister Bat Man who has descended into a dome-like place.
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.
