This year marks the 55th anniversary of "Kamen Rider," and to celebrate, the 20th-anniversary series "Kamen Rider Kabuto" is dropping a brand-new V-Cinema, "Kamen Rider Kabuto 20th: Heir of Heaven"! Get ready for a limited theatrical run in Japan starting November 6.
Today (7/10), the official trailer just dropped, giving us a first look at the film's story, its star-studded main poster, and, of course, some brand-new Kamen Riders!
The poster features Arata Kagami (played by Yuki Sato) with an intense gaze, accompanied by the tagline, "Never give up on the future (world), even if you're the last one standing──." Alongside familiar faces like Sou Yaguruma (Hidenori Tokuyama), Daisuke Kazama (Kazuki Kato), and Masato Mishima (Tomohisa Yuge), we also get a glimpse of the recently revealed new characters: Arata Kagami's son, Yui Kagami (Towa Arakawa), and his classmate, Hikari Tendou (Yuka Kodera).
Surrounding them are the iconic Kamen Rider Gatack, Kamen Rider TheBee, Kamen Rider Drake, Kamen Rider KickHopper, and Kamen Rider PunchHopper. But wait, there's more! The film's brand-new Riders, Kamen Rider Atlas and Kamen Rider Girafa, also take center stage, hyping up the anticipation for this epic new story.
Synopsis:
Two decades have passed since the original battle, and Souji Tendou remains missing. Humanity and the Worms have slowly begun to coexist. However, ZECT has secretly been developing a new generation of the Masked Rider System. The chosen candidate? Arata Kagami's high school son, Yui Kagami. Masato Mishima of ZECT attempts to recruit Yui, but he's blocked by Yui's classmate, Hikari Tendou.
Meanwhile, Arata Kagami, armed with intel from Shuichi Tadokoro, is determined to thwart ZECT's schemes and seeks out his old comrades. But both Daisuke Kazama and Sou Yaguruma refuse to lend a hand. Even if he has to go it alone, Arata is ready to face the enemy. Just then, an unexpected figure appears before him...
The official trailer kicks off with a chilling line from Riku Kagami (Hirotaro Honda): "This world will ultimately be inherited by the Worms." Then, Daisuke Kazama coolly states, "Whatever happens to this world, it has nothing to do with me." And Sou Yaguruma delivers his iconic line: "This is true Perfect Harmony." These ominous declarations hint at an even more intense new battle on the horizon.
On the other hand, Arata Kagami, now a father, earnestly tells his son Yui, "Even if I'm alone, there are things I must accomplish." Yui anxiously retorts, "Even if it costs you your life?" To protect his beloved son and preserve a world where humans and Worms coexist, Arata once again resolves to face a cruel destiny alone.
Check out the "Kamen Rider Kabuto 20th: Heir of Heaven" trailer below!
The latter half of the trailer features the theme song, "NEXT LEVEL Pass the Tofu Version," performed by the three main stars themselves: Yuki Sato, Hidenori Tokuyama, and Kazuki Kato! This marks the first time all three have sung together since "Kamen Rider Kabuto" aired 20 years ago, making it a truly special treat for fans.
After two decades, destiny is back in motion. What kind of ending awaits? Fans are undoubtedly champing at the bit to witness it firsthand in theaters!