Audience reviews
20 · Sample from the first available page, separate from the total number of ratings.
SevensDran
Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider is an intriguing show. For the uninitiated, this is an older otaku spin of everyone's favorite yearly live action Toei hero show for the children, Kamen Rider, one half of the Super Hero Time hour of henshin hero special effects. Though, its younger sibling, Super Sentai, beat it to this type of show with Unofficial Sentai Akibaranger over a decade ago much to beloved fanfare, big plus in being a live action show as well. But this show got Teddyloid producing a ton of Kamen Rider music bangers.
So for me personally, Tojima had a lot to live up to as an anime type of that kind of show since anime IS a more wider and blind audience, since this got officially subbed. And the first episode is like a straight on banger all over social media when it aired, so w…
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Most passion filled anime in a while. From the first few episodes it might be make or break for viewers, but if given an open minded go, this has immense heart to it. Sure it might not be the most relatable, sure it's over the top, sure the story sometimes are wacky, but if nothing at all, this anime is raw. The characters, emotions, ridiculousness, action, animation, it all feels raw and refreshing.
I'm not going to spoill anything here so I'll make it short. The premise isn't exactly original, but the story is. The characters are great, but some might've needed more screen time. Music is amazing, animations are amazing (not jjk but better than most action anime this year, crazy cause I did not expect anything near as good as this), the motivations are compelling, the pacing is spectacul…
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Tips for new writers is saying to avoid unnecessary openers but I think that I need to at least tell you that I'm the EXACT target audience for this show. I grew up in japan, watching kamen rider on TV (heisei era), and still rewatch it to this day. So I should be heavily biased to liking it.
The first couple of episodes, I was sure I've stumbled on a golden mine. Diamond even. I cried in the first episode, dude. It was absolutely amazing. The second, and the third was also very very good. I was sure I would rate it 10/10 on MAL as a Masterpiece.
However...
I don't know what happened on the 4th episode and beyond. Every single aspect drops significantly. I kept watching, but it got worse and worse. Like a completely different team, that absolutely hates the guts of this show, took char…
Read at the sourceOmeGa_789
Toujima Kun wants to be a Kamen Rider was definitely a fun, comedy and action packed anime. I laughed at the silly jokes and it always hit. The director did a really good job. The scenes flow really great and at the time of jokes it looks amazing. The faces they make, OMG, its so funny. The story was kind of predictable but still enjoyable. The art style is amazing. The characters have their flaws and strengths and how they overcome it is really great. And the way they get into their characters is so funny lol. I think you'll like this anime a lot. I am writing a review because i liked it so much. I dont usually bother writing reviews.
Read at the sourceXanWasting
It's a good shounen show...
It's actually a good fucking shounen show! In the ocean of trashy, fake-ass, bullshit shounens, there actually was one that was good.
The show fully commits to it's own brand of realism. Is there some mysterious evil organisation? Yes. Do actual monsters exist? Yeah, they do, if you can believe that. But all the rest? Some old-ass sensei that teaches protagonists his doubly-triple-hades-spin-kick-laser-cannon punch before dying to a chosen monster that's meant to be the nemesis? Heroes awakening their gear secundo or other retarded bullshit when being pummeled by the villain that has a plot armor for 2 more minutes, until it's protagonists turn to fuck him up? BIG FAT NO.
Instead you get a cast of delusional washouts who took hero shows at face value and neve…
Read at the sourceShinkuo
Does your back hurt? Do you enjoy yelling at kids to get off your lawn? Is the Fox News logo permanently burned into the corner of your TV?
If you answered yes to any of the above, seek help. You are what the kids nowadays call a "Boomer"
But, not all hope is lost for you. You have "Toujima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider" to look forward to, because this show is made for you.
Quite simply, this show is a nostalgia trip for everyone who wants to pretend they actually grew up in the age of Tokusatsu and Power Rangers instead of being the kid whose parents were deeply into it and introduced you to it. If you've never watched the original series or series like Ultraman, some of the appeal may be lost on you. But that surprisingly doesn't detract from how fun and great the show is as your entry p…
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There are fans, there are super fans and then Kamen Rider fans. And you don´t mess with the Kamen Rider fans! This series has that much intense borderline insanity lore that it could be considered rivaling "JoJo" or "Baki" at times. If that is for your liking then this series is made for you. Under any circumstances DO NOT take it too seriously or you might feel uncomfortable. Realize that somethings are made just for the heck of it, have plenty of popcorn and drinks and leave your brain somewhere for rest. Now enjoy!
Our main character Toujima wants to be a Kamen Rider, just like the one in those old TV-shows back in the day. Spending nearly all of his life training to become this awesome hero he finally realizes something; he might never reach his goal. Middle-aged, having no friends an…
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II don’t usually write review but this show is a masterpiece I love it it gets better every episode and is one of the best anime’s I have seen in years in every way please give us a second season I swear I will buy any merchandise and blu ray releases for the show if you do.
The story is just super fun but I can’t give to much info as it will ruin the fun just know it’s a good time and it gets more interesting and fun every episode as new characters are introduced each with their own likeable personalities so far I have liked most of the characters introduced each in their own way and I love the core cast to death this show needs to get way more recognition and word of mouth cause it deserves nothing less than the best.
Read at the sourceDangerous_Boy
Fanservice heavy but at the same time passionless.
Fanservice 1: The characters are (Showa era) Kamen Rider fans, but that is a setup and set piece, and sometimes they go "Remember when KAMEN RIDER did THING in EPISODE", other times they repeat "I am Kamen Rider because I watched it as a child" and there's no depth or real love to the franchise, in character writing and in their world. At first it seemed like an interesting setting that would follow manchildren who can't properly fit in society due to their obsession, and could easily be otaku culture commentary, but instead it devolves into a battle shonen with KR as a backdrop simply. Monsters are real and there are people randomly superpowerful that can deal with them. All the pillars the series stands on are shallow for the sake of a…
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Watching Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider was a rare and refreshing experience that reminded me why I love pop culture. In an era of mass-produced content, this series stands out as a genuine passion project. You can feel the life experience and the soul of the creators throughout the 24 episodes, making it a solid, addictive, and deeply human journey. It’s the kind of art made with love and dedication that truly stays with you.
The show's greatest strength is how it handles its characters. It builds a narrative that makes you genuinely care for every member of its diverse cast through unpredictable and heartwarming dynamics. Whether it’s the main lead or the most unlikely supporting roles, the writing gives them a surprising depth that constantly catches you off guard. It maintains a res…
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If your soul needs reigniting as to what it means to be hopeful for your childish dreams, this is it this is the anime you need. this anime sets out to do one job and one job only to make us believe that ANYONE can be kamen rider.
its not trying to give you complicated backstories, its not trying to be funny, its all genuine human interaction where every character has a simple drive in their lives and its just so happens that what drives their souls are their inspiration that is kamen rider.
Even if you dont know jack about kamen rider, its a universal human experience to fight through your doubts and keep on believing your dreams and striving for it and this anime captures that feeling and runs with it to the end. there is nothing else cuz nothing else matters its all about what it means…
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A labor of love for Kamen Rider fans, very much hype and awesome, I would recommend to watch this 100%, made me cry, made me hype up and overall left me feeling wanting for more. The music OST was awesome overall, it was a mix of techno and dubstep, it really supported the characters feelings and emotions overall throughout the scenes, the animation is top notch and compared to the manga they really beautified the anime so much more it's worth a full watch!
The characters were mostly strong and there was a lot of blood spilled, but that was also supported by training scenes where you saw the characters get even a little stronger through the full season, they did have their flaws at time for example a certain character being too much of a coward even though she wanted to fight along the te…
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A genuine masterpiece. One of the greatest things I've laid my eyes on and also my 2nd favorite comedy (after The Fable). I can't put into words how fun it was watching this show. The story is crazy, Very unique, hilarious and sometimes a little tragic. The characters are 100% the best part of the show. Each character felt perfect, even their backstories and desires. Were they outlandish? yes. Entertaining? YES. It is really hard to put into words how funny some of the scenes were. It isn't some insanely detailed story but a good one still. Each character had peaks and lows, making them even better. They really gave the original kamen rider its flowers. I really liked how they made the shockers. The characters mostly all being over 20 made it more unique compared to the average shows nowad…
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One of the better anime of this season (well, both?) and for none of the reasons you might think. There's a whole lot to unpack here, but please, just let me try:
Our heroes are just regular day people with a spirit for justice, all because of how important a show about heroes was to them as a kid. Not only that, they all have their reasons WHY they loved those characters in the show. At first glance it may look like some past-their-prime wannabes, but they take it seriously, and it really shows. Also, it's only MILDLY ageist. My dudes, 36 is seriously prime age for men as far as muscle building goes. But they treat him like he should be in a nursing home at first. Laugh if you want, but you will be that age sooner than you think. Anyways, it's a lot more respectful after that, and we hav…
Read at the sourceHhirata
The true hidden gem ...
What do you can do with a good history, good directors and low budget ?
Tojima wants be a kamen rider is the answer !
The anime is about Tojima, maybe a delusional character that wants to be Kamen Rider, everyone really thinks he is crazy, but for 40 years he trained everyday for it . But after he gets old, he is on the verge of giving up of his dream.
History (10) It´s a wholesome history, Tojima looks like just a delusional character that is finally trying to be normal, but something is about to change. He and other "dilusional" friends start a new adventure to save maybe the world ?
Characters (10) I really love almost every character of this one, Tojima with his unbreakble will, Yuriko trying to not end like tackle, Nakao fighint for his friends and lov…
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Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider hits hard then your moms hitting you with her sandals.Comedy and action its made for fans who enjoy Kaman Rider series. Created by Yokusaru Shibata who also known for Manga and Anime of Air Master.
Story
As a child, Tanzaburo Tojima grown watching Kamen Rider show ( a Real Japanese tokusatsu tv series in the 1970's) and aspired to not just emulate Kamen Rider, but to actually become one. Despite realizing the show is fictional and that Kamen Rider and the villain organization Shocker doesn't exist, Tojima continues his physical training in seclusion, but ends up as a single, 40 year old construction worker. However, Tojima learns of a recent crime wave of criminals are dressing up like Shocker, once more reviving his desire to become Kamen Rider. When a v…
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As an ex-Ultraman, ex-sentai, and ex-kamen rider fan, I am so pleased with the series. This show brought back so many memories when I started being a fan. I'm happy I checked this show out. I truly am.
How did I find this?
Kito senpai on YouTube. He promoted it on his short-form video, and it got me curious.
Appealing (Why did I get into the anime?)
As a massive fan back in the day, I don't think I want to skip this show. I had skipped many Kamen Rider/Power Ranger shows in the past, but I don't want to skip this one.
Platform
Bahamut Anime Crazy (Taiwan), Bilibili Global (South Asia & Southeast Asia), Crunchyroll, and Vidio (Still baffles me that this service bought anime license, I love it though).
The review;
Plot/Story
Imagine this.
You are a kid watching your favorite cringe show,…
Read at the sourceChamin99
(Spanish review on my list)
Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider. For those unfamiliar, Kamen Riders are a kind of "Power Rangers" very popular in Japan. The series presents the idea of a 40-year-old man with a severely distorted view of reality who wants to be a superhero. One day, a group of thieves disguise themselves as the villains from that series to rob a convenience store, and the delusional forty-something fights them off, beating them senseless.
One might think, "Well, it's going to be a series about a guy going through a crisis, dealing with his dream with dark humor, and a storyline where our delusional protagonist meets other people who help him become a hero in real life..."
But no, soon after, it turns out that monsters do exist and operate in the shadows. Our protagonist t…
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Toujima is just great. It is the anime that made me feel like a literal kid watching cartoons...Screw that, I never felt this way watching cartoons back in the day. This thing made me feel way too excited in almost every single episode, it made me stand up in front of the monitor, it made me boost the volume up to 130%.
Listen, the premise is interesting, but the execution is insanely, incredibly, amazingly excellent. I think that because the author is a veteran mangaka and isn't constrained by appealing to the masses, he and the animation directors managed to convey the long lost essence of classic anime. The characters are way over the top, but you can really feel for them; they have very distinct personalities and they all get to have their very own arc and developments that pay off BIG…
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Toujima Kun wants to be a Kamen Rider is one of the most over the top, action packed and utterly insane experiences I’ve had in recent years. Thanks to my experience with this show, I ended up getting into Kamen Rider and I’ll always be grateful for that. The 6 months that this show aired will always be special as every single episode was a roller coaster ride with laughs, great action and story that felt like a blast from the past. It’s not without its flaws, which I’ll touch on later, but I think if you’re a battle shonen or Toku fan, you’ll enjoy this. I’m new to this franchise so I can’t say it’s the best Kamen Rider story ever or anything, but I thought it was really good for the most part minus a few hiccups in the final third or so of the show.
Ok, so this show is sort of a tale o…
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