Kamen Rider Revice Explained

Director:Takayuki Shibasaki
Opentheme:"liveDevil"
Composer:Kōtarō Nakagawa
Country:Japan
Language:Japanese
Num Episodes:50
List Episodes:List of Kamen Rider Revice episodes
Runtime:24–25 minutes
Network:ANN (TV Asahi, ABC TV, Mētele, KBC, HTB)

is a Japanese tokusatsu drama and the 32nd entry of Toei Company's Kamen Rider metaseries. It is the third series to debut during the Reiwa period and commemorates the 50th anniversary of the franchise. The series premiered on September 5, 2021, joining Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger and later, Avataro Sentai Donbrothers in the Super Hero Time line-up following the finale of Kamen Rider Saber and was followed by Kamen Rider Geats after its own finale.

Premise

See main article: List of Kamen Rider Revice characters. In 1971, a military organization called NOAH led an expedition in Latin America and discovered the remains of the first devil Giff and an artifact from which they developed Vistamps. In the present, Giff's remains are in the possession of a NOAH splinter faction called Deadmans, a devil-worshiping cult who seeks to resurrect him by using Proto Vistamps to convert peoples' inner demons to their fold. Opposing Deadmans is an organization called Fenix, which has developed the Revice Driver for someone who has tamed their inner demon. Ikki Igarashi, who runs a sentō with his family, ends up acquiring the belt while forming a pact with his inner demon, Vice, to fight Deadmans together as Kamen Riders Revi and Vice.

Ikki's younger brother Daiji, a Fenix operative who was intended to become Revice but failed to out of fear, begins to avoid Ikki until he is possessed by his inner demon, Kagero, who obtains the means to transform into Kamen Rider Evil to defeat Ikki, who helps Daiji overcome Kagero's control and become Kamen Rider Live. Later, Ikki and Daiji's younger sister, Sakura, joins the fray after obtaining the means to become Kamen Rider Jeanne and awakening her inner demon, Lovekov, from the secret resistance group Weekend.

Episodes

See main article: List of Kamen Rider Revice episodes.

Production

The Kamen Rider Revice trademark was registered by Toei on May 6, 2021.[1]

On July 27, 2021, Kamen Rider Revice was officially announced during an online production announcement conference alongside its cast.

The opening theme song is performed by the vocal and dance group Da-ice collaborating with Subaru Kimura.

Kamen Rider Revi's main vehicle, a hoverbike that Kamen Rider Vice can transform into, is based on the real life XTurismo hoverbike developed by A.L.I. Technologies.[2]

Initially, the original concept for Revice was that all of the past Kamen Rider series took place in their own TV series. However, due to Kamen Rider Revice guest starring in Kamen Rider Saber, the staff decided to create a new concept inspired by Kamen Rider Den-O and Kamen Rider Zi-O instead.[3] Another concept considered for the series was a "post-COVID-19 pandemic road trip" story wherein Revi would explore a new era in the aftermath of the pandemic, with the idea of "moving forward" being a central theme. However, difficulties from the pandemic itself made it difficult to execute, resulting in it being changed to a family-themed drama, reflecting how lockdowns have allowed families staying together more opportunities to bond with each other.[4]

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic

See also: COVID-19 pandemic in Japan. Sakura Igarashi's actor, Ayaka Imoto, tested positive for COVID-19 on February 28, 2022 and recovered on March 7, 2022.[5] [6]

Controversy

One of Kamen Rider Revices assistant producers filed a complaint to the, a trade union that fights for workers' rights, regarding her position in the Kamen Rider series as a whole ever since her promotion into her current position. Among the addressed problems are sexual harassment, unpaid overtime, and the chief producer overlooking her problems and not taking them seriously. Despite the hardships she endured, the assistant producer assured that Revices cast members are easy to work with and unrelated to her problems.[7] [8]

Films

Kamen Riders Revi and Vice made their debut in the crossover film and in a special film with the same title as the series double-billed with it. The events of the special film take place between episodes three and four of the series.

Beyond Generations

is a crossover film released on December 17, 2021, starring the casts of Revice and Kamen Rider Saber.[9] [10] The film also features a new Kamen Rider from a possible future in the year 2071, 100 years after the debut of the first Kamen Rider television series, called Kamen Rider Century.[11] Additionally, actors Akiyoshi Nakao and Arata Furuta portrayed Ryunosuke and Hideo Momose,[12] while Maito Fujioka, the son of Hiroshi Fujioka, portrayed Takeshi Hongo's younger self.[13] The film was written by Nobuhiro Mouri and directed by Takayuki Shibasaki. The theme song is "Promise" performed by Da-ice.[14] The events of the film take place between episodes 13 and 14 of the series.

Battle Familia

is a tie-in film released on July 22, 2022, double-billed with Avataro Sentai Donbrothers the Movie: New First Love Hero.[15] [16] [17] Actors Norito Yashima, Haruka Tateishi, Issei Mamehara, and Kane Kosugi portrayed Masato Sotoumi, Yume Takeda, Nozomu Ōtani, and Azuma respectively, and comedian Shingo Fujimori voiced Chic.[18] [19] [20] Additionally, the main character of Kamen Rider Geats made his first appearance.[21] The film was written by Hanta Kinoshita and directed by Koichi Sakamoto.[22] The theme song is "Dance Dance" performed by Da-ice feat. Subaru Kimura. The events of the film take place between Birth of Chimera and episode 47 of the series.[23]

Movie Battle Royale

is a crossover film released on December 23, 2022, starring the casts of Revice and Kamen Rider Geats. Additionally, Takamasa Suga, Satoshi Matsuda, and Takashi Hagino reprised their respective roles as Shinji Kido, Ren Akiyama, and Takeshi Asakura from Kamen Rider Ryuki and appear as supporting cast members to commemorate their series' twentieth anniversary. The film was written by Yuya Takahashi and Hanta Kinoshita and directed by Takayuki Shibasaki.[24] [25] [26] The theme song is "Change my future" performed by Koda Kumi.[27]

Web-exclusive series

DVD and Blu-ray-exclusive series

V-Cinema

is a V-Cinema release scheduled for a limited theatrical release on February 10, 2023, followed by its DVD and Blu-ray release on May 10, 2023. The events of the V-Cinema take place after the end of the main series. The V-Cinema was written by Nobuhiro Mouri and directed by Koichi Sakamoto.[47] [48] [49] The opening theme song is "Come Alive" performed by Daiji Igarashi and Hiromi Kadota (Wataru Hyuga and Junya Komatsu), and the ending theme song is "Love yourself" performed by

Notes and References

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  2. Web site: 『仮面ライダーリバイス』と世界初実用型ホバーバイク『XTURISMO』がコラボレーション! . Kamen Rider Web . 27 July 2021 . ja . 27 July 2021.
  3. Web site: 『仮面ライダーリバイス』望月Pを直撃、タイトル&バイスタンプ由来やキャスティング秘話「菅田将暉を彷彿させた逸材」も . Mynavi . 5 September 2021 . ja . 5 September 2021.
  4. Web site: リバイス 第1話:「家族!契約!悪魔ささやく!」 . Kamen Rider Web . 24 December 2021 . ja.
  5. imoto_ayaka_official . CagrGOprlkz . 28 February 2022 . 本日、新型コロナウイルス感染症のPCR検査の結果が判別し、陽性という報告を頂きました。 . 31 March 2022.
  6. imoto_ayaka_official . CazO-QfFxDR . 7 March 2022 . お久しぶりです . 31 March 2022.
  7. Web site: 東映(株)に対し過重労働/セクハラの改善を求めます【仮面ライダーリバイス・プロデューサー補佐が被害を訴え】 . note - Sogo Support Union . 17 November 2021 . ja . 16 November 2021.
  8. Web site: NEWSLawsuit Filed Against Toei for Harassment and Toxic Work Conditions . Tokusatsu Network . 17 November 2021 . 16 November 2021.
  9. Web site: 『仮面ライダー ビヨンド・ジェネレーションズ』 ティザービジュアル、超特報映像、公開日解禁!! . Toei Company . 20 October 2021 . ja . 20 October 2021.
  10. Web site: 『仮面ライダー ビヨンド・ジェネレーションズ』 WEB特報第一弾を解禁!! . Toei Company . 24 November 2021 . ja . 2 November 2021.
  11. Web site: 敵か?英雄か?仮面ライダーセンチュリーの姿が明らかに、冬映画の特報公開 . Natalie . 7 November 2021 . ja . 7 November 2021.
  12. Web site: 『仮面ライダー ビヨンド・ジェネレーションズ』 ポスタービジュアル、WEB予告映像 解禁! . Toei Company . 24 November 2021 . ja . 24 November 2021.
  13. Web site: 藤岡弘、の息子・藤岡真威人、仮面ライダー1号/本郷猛役に挑戦!「やらなきゃならない宿命」 . Eiga . 29 November 2021 . ja . 29 November 2021.
  14. Web site: 『仮面ライダー ビヨンド・ジェネレーションズ』 主題歌PV解禁! . Toei Company . 13 February 2022 . ja . 12 December 2021.
  15. Web site: 劇場版『仮面ライダーリバイス/ドンブラザーズ』夏公開!ライダー冬映画も決定 . Cinema Today . 14 March 2022 . ja . 3 February 2022.
  16. Web site: 映画『劇場版 仮面ライダーリバイス/暴太郎戦隊ドンブラザーズ THE MOVIE』 ティザービジュアル&公開日決定!! . Toei Company . 10 April 2022 . ja . 10 April 2022.
  17. Web site: 『劇場版 仮面ライダーリバイス バトルファミリア/ 暴太郎戦隊ドンブラザーズ THE MOVIE 新・初恋ヒーロー』 メインビジュアル&本予告完成! . Toei Company . 24 June 2022 . ja . 24 June 2022.
  18. Web site: 『劇場版 仮面ライダーリバイス/暴太郎戦隊ドンブラザーズ THE MOVIE』 第1弾・劇場版ゲストキャスト解禁! . Toei Company . 5 June 2022 . ja . 5 June 2022.
  19. Web site: 『劇場版 仮面ライダーリバイス/暴太郎戦隊ドンブラザーズ THE MOVIE』 「劇場版 仮面ライダーリバイス」第2弾・劇場版ゲストキャスト解禁! . Toei Company . 13 June 2022 . ja . 13 June 2022.
  20. Web site: 『劇場版 仮面ライダーリバイス/暴太郎戦隊ドンブラザーズ THE MOVIE』 「劇場版 仮面ライダーリバイス」第3弾・劇場版ゲストキャスト解禁! . Toei Company . 19 June 2022 . ja . 19 June 2022.
  21. Web site: 【新番組】「仮面ライダーギーツ」の第一報が本日解禁! . Kamen Rider Web . 22 July 2022 . ja . 22 July 2022.
  22. Web site: 劇場版 仮面ライダーリバイス バトルファミリア . Motion Picture Producers Association of Japan, Inc. . 28 August 2022 . ja.
  23. Web site: リバイス 第47話:「狩崎の反乱、変身の代償」 . Kamen Rider Web . 31 July 2022 . ja.
  24. Web site: 仮面ライダーギーツ×リバイス MOVIEバトルロワイヤル』 正式タイトル決定! 特典付き前売り券も発売決定! . Toei Company . 30 October 2022 . ja . 30 October 2022.
  25. Web site: 「仮面ライダー龍騎」ギーツ×リバイスの冬映画に参戦、ポスターにナイトや王蛇の姿も . Natalie . 13 November 2022 . ja . 13 November 2022.
  26. Web site: 『仮面ライダーギーツ×リバイス MOVIEバトルロワイヤル』 第三弾ゲストキャスト解禁!! . Toei Company . 11 December 2022 . ja . 11 December 2022.
  27. Web site: 『仮面ライダーギーツ×リバイス MOVIEバトルロワイヤル』 本ポスター&入場者プレゼント情報解禁!! . Toei Company . 13 November 2022 . ja . 13 November 2022.
  28. Web site: 仮面ライダー特集 . Telasa . 16 January 2022 . ja.
  29. Web site: 一輝&ヒロミが歌う『仮面ライダーリバイス The Mystery』主題歌配信開始! . Kamen Rider Web . 27 February 2022 . ja . 27 February 2022.
  30. Web site: リバイス 第22話:「ドッタンバッタン…空気階段!?」 . Kamen Rider Web . 27 March 2022 . ja.
  31. Web site: 五十嵐元太が突然の変身! 本日放送の『仮面ライダーリバイス』第25話に登場した「仮面ライダーベイル」のスピンオフドラマがTTFCにて3/27(日)より配信開始!! . Kamen Rider Web . 6 March 2022 . ja . 6 March 2022 . 6 March 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220306003128/https://www.kamen-rider-official.com/news_articles/1616 . dead .
  32. Web site: TTFCオリジナル『リバイスレガシー 仮面ライダーベイル』の予告映像&追加キャストを解禁! . Kamen Rider Web . 21 March 2022 . ja . 20 March 2022 . 20 March 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220320021853/https://www.kamen-rider-official.com/news_articles/1630 . dead .
  33. Web site: 『リバイスレガシー 仮面ライダーベイル』第1話、東映特撮ファンクラブで配信開始! 五十嵐家のしあわせが生まれる前、消し去られた戦いの記録───お楽しみください!! . Kamen Rider Web . 27 March 2022 . ja . 27 March 2022 . 27 March 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220327043043/https://www.kamen-rider-official.com/news_articles/1640 . dead .
  34. Web site: 『仮面ライダーリバイス』がアニメになった! 『ゆだって最高!リバイスアニメ 湯けむりパラダイス A GO!GO!』東映特撮ファンクラブ(TTFC)にて配信決定! . Kamen Rider Web . 6 April 2022 . ja . 5 April 2022 . 30 April 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220430031215/https://www.kamen-rider-official.com/news_articles/1657 . dead .
  35. Web site: 『仮面ライダーリバイス』がアニメになった! 『ゆだって最高!リバイスアニメ 湯けむりパラダイス A GO!GO!』東映特撮ファンクラブ(TTFC)にて配信開始! さらにTTFC会員からのネタ募集もスタート! . Kamen Rider Web . 9 April 2022 . ja . 9 April 2022 . 9 April 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220409103529/https://www.kamen-rider-official.com/news_articles/1659 . dead .
  36. Web site: 『劇場版 仮面ライダーリバイス』に繋がる、スピンオフ配信ドラマ『Birth of Chimera』制作決定! 劇場公開日と同日7/22(金)より東映特撮ファンクラブにて配信開始! . Kamen Rider Web . 13 June 2022 . ja . 13 June 2022 . 13 June 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220613110239/https://www.kamen-rider-official.com/news_articles/1733 . dead .
  37. Web site: TTFCオリジナル『仮面ライダーリバイス』スピンオフ配信ドラマ第三弾、『仮面ライダージャンヌ&仮面ライダーアギレラ withガールズリミックス』 2022年8月7日(日)より、東映特撮ファンクラブにて第1話配信開始!(全3話) . Kamen Rider Web . 3 July 2022 . ja . 3 July 2022.
  38. Web site: TTFC(東映特撮ファンクラブ)オリジナル『仮面ライダーリバイス』スピンオフ配信ドラマ第三弾『仮面ライダージャンヌ&仮面ライダーアギレラ withガールズリミックス』に【イズ】と【神代玲花】が参戦! . Kamen Rider Web . 10 July 2022 . ja . 10 July 2022.
  39. Web site: TTFC(東映特撮ファンクラブ)オリジナル『仮面ライダーリバイス』スピンオフ配信ドラマ第三弾『仮面ライダージャンヌ&仮面ライダーアギレラ withガールズリミックス』に【鳴海亜樹子】と【ポッピーピポパポ】が参戦! . Kamen Rider Web . 17 July 2022 . ja . 17 July 2022.
  40. Web site: TTFCオリジナル『仮面ライダーリバイス』スピンオフ配信ドラマ第三弾『仮面ライダージャンヌ&仮面ライダーアギレラ withガールズリミックス』予告映像解禁! 花にお姉さん⁉ 【大門凛子】と【仮面ライダーバルキリー】の参戦も決定! . Kamen Rider Web . 22 July 2022 . ja . 22 July 2022.
  41. Web site: TTFCオリジナル『仮面ライダージャンヌ&仮面ライダーアギレラ with ガールズリミックス』第1話配信開始&第2話あらすじ解禁! 【深海カノン】と【滝川紗羽】の参戦が決定! 夏木花の悪魔も…⁉ . Kamen Rider Web . 7 August 2022 . ja . 7 August 2022.
  42. Web site: TTFCオリジナル『仮面ライダージャンヌ&仮面ライダーアギレラ withガールズリミックス』最後のガールズリミックス【ツクヨミ】(『仮面ライダージオウ』)が参戦! そして敵の黒幕は…あの大物声優! . Kamen Rider Web . 21 August 2022 . ja . 21 August 2022.
  43. Web site: 『仮面ライダージュウガVS仮面ライダーオルテカ』4月30日(日)より2週連続配信決定! 30秒予告&追加キャスト解禁! . Kamen Rider Web . 26 March 2023 . ja . 26 March 2023.
  44. Web site: 『仮面ライダージュウガVS仮面ライダーオルテカ』東映特撮ファンクラブ(TTFC)にて今春配信決定! 15秒予告&キャスト&スタッフ解禁! 【濱尾ノリタカ】、【関 隼汰】に加えレギュラーキャストも出演! 【渡辺淳】第一回監督作品!! . Kamen Rider Web . 3 March 2023 . ja . 3 March 2023.
  45. Web site: てれびくん超バトルDVD 仮面ライダーリバイス『コアラVSカンガルー!!結婚式のチューしんで愛をさけぶ!?』 てれびくん2・3月号より募集開始! . Kamen Rider Web . 25 December 2021 . ja . 25 December 2021.
  46. Web site: 「仮面ライダーリバイス」門田ヒロミは生きていた!故郷へ帰るスピンオフ誕生 . Cinema Today . 27 February 2022 . ja . 26 February 2022.
  47. Web site: Vシネクスト「仮面ライダーリバイス(仮)」 2023年 期間限定上映&5月10日(水)パッケージ発売決定! ティザービジュアルや特報を解禁! . Kamen Rider Web . 28 August 2022 . ja . 28 August 2022.
  48. Web site: Vシネクスト「仮面ライダーリバイス」大二とヒロミが銃口向け合う新映像 . Natalie . 14 October 2022 . ja . 14 October 2022.
  49. Web site: 「リバイスForward 仮面ライダーライブ&エビル&デモンズ」公開日決定!本ビジュ・60秒予告も解禁! . Kamen Rider Web . 9 December 2022 . ja . 9 December 2022.