Higashijima Tanzaburo wa Kamen Rider ni Naritai (東島丹三郎は仮面ライダーになりたい), the TV anime adaptation of the manga by Shibata Yokusaru — known for Hachiwan Diver — is now streaming in Japan across multiple on-demand platforms. All 24 episodes are available for unlimited viewing on DMM TV, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video, d Anime Store, Hulu, Netflix, FOD, ABEMA Premium, and TELASA.

Streaming Platforms and Pricing

• DMM TV — ¥550/month (tax included); 14-day free trial; 550 points on first sign-up
• U-NEXT — ¥2,189/month; 31-day free trial; ¥500 worth of points on first sign-up; 1,200 points monthly thereafter
• Amazon Prime Video — ¥600/month (Amazon Prime membership); 30-day free trial
• d Anime Store — ¥660/month; first month free
• Hulu — ¥1,320/month; no free trial
• Netflix — from ¥890/month (Standard with Ads plan); no free trial
• FOD, ABEMA Premium, TELASA — also available for unlimited streaming

TSUTAYA DISCAS offers DVD rental by mail. Disney+ does not appear to carry the title. TVer streamed episodes during the broadcast run, but no episodes are currently available there. YouTube carries PVs and non-credit OP/ED videos on the Aniplex channel, but not full episodes.

Why DMM TV Stands Out

At just ¥550 per month, DMM TV is the most affordable option for anime fans. New subscribers get a 14-day free trial plus 550 points redeemable for rental titles outside the unlimited catalogue.

Story and Highlights

Higashijima Tanzaburo is a 40-year-old man who has spent his entire life dreaming of becoming a Kamen Rider. He has trained his body so rigorously in the mountains that he can hold his own against a bear — yet his dream of being modified by Shocker remains unfulfilled. After selling off his entire Kamen Rider collection in despair, he stumbles upon robbers calling themselves Shocker at a summer festival. Grabbing a Kamen Rider No. 1 mask from a stall and declaring himself a Rider, he eventually finds himself on the trail of the real Shocker.

The series’ appeal lies in its ensemble of adults who are dead serious about becoming Kamen Riders — each devoted to a different hero: a high-school teacher who aspires to be Tackle, a man convinced he is V3, and another who idolises Riderman. Together they throw themselves into a life-or-death battle against Shocker.

A notable highlight: Fujioka Hiroshi, the original actor who played Hongō Takeshi in the classic Kamen Rider series, voiced the character in Episode 1. The production received cooperation from Ishinomori Pro and Toei.

Theme Songs

• Opening: “Wanna be” — TeddyLoid feat. Shigeru Matsuzaki & TOPHAMHAT-KYO
• Ending: “ワンモアタイム (One More Time)” — TeddyLoid feat. Tokitou Ryoji

Episode List (All 24 Episodes)

• Ep. 1: Higashijima Tanzaburo wa Kamen Rider ni Naritai
• Ep. 2: Watashi wa Tackle
• Ep. 3: Kirai ga Suki ni Naru to Sugoku Suki
• Ep. 4: Saikyō no Kamen Rider wa Dare da
• Ep. 5: Boku ni mo Buisurī Yarasete yo
• Ep. 6: Tsumami wo Chūmon Shiro
• Ep. 7: Ore wo Shocker ni Shite Kure
• Ep. 8: Kyōteki ga Arawareta Toki Kamen Rider wa Dō Suru?
• Ep. 9: Omae no Rider wo Misete Miro
• Ep. 10: Inochi wo Kakeru no
• Ep. 11: Ichiban Tsuyoi no wa Tackle
• Ep. 12: Matomete Kakatte Koi Rider-domo
• Ep. 13: Ore wa Shocker to Tatakatte Shinu
• Ep. 14: Motto Ningen wo Shiritai
• Ep. 15: Fukumen Idol “Heavy Chop”
• Ep. 16: Nisemono wa Honmono ni wa Katenai
• Ep. 17: Sekaijū no Ningen wo Shocker ni Shite Yaru
• Ep. 18: Ore mo Shocker to Tatakau
• Ep. 19: Rider to Shite Shineru nara Honmō
• Ep. 20: Chōdo Shocker to Tatakaitakatta
• Ep. 21: Saikyō no Kaijin ni Naru
• Ep. 22: Shocker ga Ugoki Dashita
• Ep. 23: Iku zo!! Shocker!!!!
• Ep. 24: Ore wa Kyō Shinde mo Yoi (Finale)

Main Cast

• Higashijima Tanzaburo — Konishi Katsuyuki
• Okada Yuriko — Kayano Ai
• Shimamura Kazuha — Suzumura Ken’ichi
• Shimamura Mitsuha — Saitō Sōma
• Yukaris — Fairouz Ai
• Nakao Hachirō — Tsuda Kenjirō
• Itō Satoshi — Tsuruoka Satoshi
• Ishige Fukushi — Ochiai Fukuji
• Satō Daisuke — Sakaguchi Daisuke

Production Details

• Original Manga: Shibata Yokusaru (serialised on Heroes’ “ComicPlex” web platform)
• Cooperation: Ishinomori Pro · Toei
• Broadcast: TOKYO MX and others, from 4 October 2025; finale aired March 2026
• Episodes: 24 (two consecutive cours)
• Director: Ikezoe Takahiro
• Series Composition: Machida Tōko
• Character Design: Cindy H. Yamauchi
• Music: TeddyLoid
• Animation Studio: Liden Films