The iconic tokusatsu series "Kamen Rider" first hit screens in 1971 and has been going strong for over 55 years, consistently dropping new installments and remaining a massive hit. It's even been a launchpad for many Japanese actors! This year, we're gearing up for the 7th Reiwa-era entry, "Kamen Rider ZEZTZ."
Recently, the official Kamen Rider team teamed up with ICT service brand "QT PRO" for a new image campaign. What makes this special? They've brought together seven classic Kamen Riders for a rare, epic co-starring appearance in a corporate ad! Get ready for a supercharged new TV commercial, with a director's cut and behind-the-scenes footage also dropping on their official YouTube channel.
QT PRO, an ICT service brand, specializes in enterprise databases and cybersecurity management. For this online ad, they're positioning themselves as the "savior of enterprise digital transformation," highlighting QT PRO's top-tier security, reliability, and robust information protection. Who better to embody justice and protection than the legendary Kamen Riders?
This isn't QT PRO's first rodeo with the Riders; they've collaborated on ads before. While Kamen Rider 1, 2, and V3 have appeared previously, this year sees the addition of Rider Man, Kamen Rider X, Amazon, and Stronger. That means all seven legendary Showa-era Riders, the "Glorious Seven," are finally together!
In the "Cloud Arc" commercial, a mysterious monster army threatens a corporation's cybersecurity. The seven Kamen Riders leap into action, unleashing their signature finishing moves to fend off the enemies and safeguard the company's data. The intense fight scenes are absolutely electrifying!
▼ QT PRO "Cloud Arc" Commercial
The other ad, "Shocker Secret Base Arc," takes a hilarious turn. Before the Kamen Riders can even discover Shocker's secret lair, it self-destructs due to a system vulnerability and a hack! The Shocker leader laments, "I should've invested in cybersecurity protection..." It's a laugh-out-loud moment!
▼ QT PRO "Shocker Secret Base Arc" Commercial
It's truly a "renaissance" moment to see these seven classic Showa Kamen Riders co-starring in an ad in the Reiwa era! It really shows how Japanese companies are eager to team up with these tokusatsu franchises, leveraging beloved IPs to build their brand image. It's definitely a unique cultural quirk of Japan!