It has been announced that Shunta Sono of the five-member vocal and dance group "M!LK" will appear in "Kamen Rider Kamen Rider Zeztz ," one of the two films in the double feature " Kamen Rider Zeztz & Super Space Sheriff Gavan Infinity: Double Hero Summer Movie 2026," which will be released on July 24. He will play an enemy who stands in the way of the protagonists and will transform into the dark hero "Kamen Rider Mugen."
This is the movie version of " Kamen Rider Zeztz, " currently airing on TV Asahi (Sundays at 9am). Sono plays Shuma Kumon, the most formidable enemy who appears before the protagonists, including Manzu Baku Yorozu(Ryutaro Imai Imai) of Kamen Rider Zeztz , and serves as the Chairman of the National Public Safety Commission. While he publicly takes on the role of the top official protecting the country's security and dealing with incidents, behind the scenes he tries to transform the real world into a world of "daydreams" and manipulate people's consciousness. He is a cousin of Kensei Kodaka ( Yuki Furukawa), who is Kamen Rider Nox, and plots to recruit him to his side. He also transforms into the evil Rider "Kamen Rider Mugen" and overwhelms Zeztz and Nox with his immense power.
Sono, who admired Kamen Rider Hibiki (2005-06) and Kamen Rider Kabuto (2006-07), has now fulfilled her long-held dream of transforming into a Kamen Rider. In the show, she loads the Daydream Capsule into the Yumegen Driver to transform into Kamen Rider Yumegen. Kumon, who practices swordsmanship, continues to fight with a sword even after transforming into a Rider. Sono received instruction in swordsmanship movements and took on full-fledged fight choreography for the first time, delivering a powerful performance in the battle scenes.
Sono said, "Although it's a dark hero role, I'm very happy to be able to transform into Kamen Rider, a character I've always admired. I worked closely with the director on the transformation pose, so please pay attention to that!"
◇Comment from Shunta Sono
I was given the opportunity to participate in the historic "Kamen Rider" series, and I gave it my all. I received acting advice from M!LK member Jyutaro Yamanaka , who appeared in " Kamen Rider Gotchard, " and all the members supported me.
Although I play a dark hero, I'm so happy to be able to transform into Kamen Rider, a character I've always admired. I worked closely with the director on my transformation pose, so please pay attention to it! The film is packed with sword fighting, action, and a special feeling that only a movie can offer. Whether you've enjoyed the TV series or not, I think you'll be able to fully enjoy the world of Zeztz. Please come see the evolved movie "Kamen Rider Zeztz" in theaters.
