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The Kamen Rider franchise is in a period of heavy cross-media activity, with the summer film *Kamen Rider Zetts: Sayonara no Mission* opening July 24, a 20th anniversary sequel for *Kamen Rider Kabuto* announced for November, and multiple premium toy reissues and collaborations running through 2026.

Synthesized from 30 Yomimono stories · updated 16h ago

The Kamen Rider franchise is sustaining a high volume of releases across film, television, and merchandise in mid-2026. The summer film Kamen Rider Zetts: Sayonara no Mission, opening July 24 as a double feature with Super Space Sheriff Gavan Infinity, assembles the full CODE team for the first time and introduces a new antagonist, Kamen Rider Mugen, played by M!LK member Sono Shunta. NCT's Yuta appears as a mysterious biker and performs the theme song. A spin-off mini-drama, Agent Minami, concludes on Toei Tokusatsu Fan Club in July.

Nostalgia-driven projects are also prominent. The 20th anniversary V Cinema Kamen Rider Kabuto: 20th - Heir to the Sky will screen in theaters from November 6, with the original cast trio performing the theme song for the first time in 20 years. The 55th anniversary of the franchise is marked by a CSM Transformation Belt Typhoon Old No. 1 Edition using new molds, and a Tendence wristwatch recreating the Typhoon belt dial. The 25th anniversary of Kamen Rider Agito is celebrated with a screening event featuring actor Ryo Karato's first public appearance in 25 years.

Merchandise releases are frequent and varied. Bandai is reissuing S.H.Figuarts figures of Kamen Rider New 1 and New 2, alongside a new Shocker Combatman figure. The CSM line adds a Gaia Memory ver.2 EXTRA Set for Kamen Rider W and a 15 Heroes Ghost Eyecon set for Kamen Rider Ghost. The Shodo EXCEED candy toy line expands with a second wave including Kabuto, Gatack, Fourze, and Tycoon. A collaboration between Kamen Rider and the mobile game Kotodaman enters its eighth round, adding over 100 characters. Toei is also streaming classic films for free on YouTube to mark the channel reaching 2 million subscribers.

Key facts

Summer film release date
July 24, 2026
Kamen Rider Kabuto 20th anniversary film theater release
November 6, 2026
CSM Typhoon Old No. 1 Edition price
55,000 yen
Kamen Rider Zetts film antagonist
Kamen Rider Mugen, played by Sono Shunta
Kamen Rider Zetts film theme song performer
NCT's Yuta, song 'Dreams Never Sleep'
Kamen Rider Kabuto theme song performers
Yuki Sato, Hidenori Tokuyama, and Kazuki Kato
Kotodaman 8th collaboration run dates
July 19 to August 12, 2026
Shodo EXCEED Kamen Rider 2 release date
June 15, 2026
S.H.Figuarts Tojima Tanzou price and release
11,000 yen, shipping December 2026
Kamen Rider Agito 25th anniversary event
Screening of PROJECT G4 on July 11, 2026, with Ryo Karato's first public appearance in 25 years

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Synthesized by Yomimono from the cited Yomimono stories below, each itself sourced, then editorially reviewed. Every fact links the story it came from.

Facts

Announced
T-shirts with Showa Rider SD print go on sale at Shimamura Online Store · 2026-07-15
Release
special · July 17, 2026 · worldwide · 2026-06-18

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18h ago

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2d ago

ABSOLUTE ACT Strike Freedom Gundam Debuts at TOKYO Toy Show 2026

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6d ago

SO-DO CHRONICLE Adds Kamen Rider Agito and Hibiki Figures

Bandai's SO-DO CHRONICLE candy figure line adds Kamen Rider Agito and Kamen Rider Hibiki. The release covers six characters: Agito, G3, Gills, Hibiki, Ibuki, and Todoroki, each split across two boxes that combine into one complete figure, for 12 total types. The set is scheduled for August 24, 2026 at 715 yen per box, sold through the candy sections of general retail stores.

Aug 21

Kamen Rider Mice DX Items Revealed: Ex-Pack, Hoko Crow, Mice Phone, and More

Bandai revealed five new Kamen Rider Mice items: the DX Ex-Pack storage case with Build Ride Eggs, the DX Hoko Crow stamp toy with Owl Seed Eggs, the DX Mice Phone with Faiz Ride Eggs, the DX Juunishi Alliance Rider Weapons Set 01, and the DX Legend Rider Eggs Set 01. Release dates run from September 5 to October 3, 2026.

Aug 21

Kamen Rider Maise Figures Join New TAF Series and Rider Hero Lineup

From Kamen Rider Maise, the new action figure series TAF <TOKUSATSU ACTION FIGURE> launches with Jao, Vanken, and Muton. The soft vinyl Rider Hero Series also adds Jao and Tigle. The TAF line combines realistic sculpting at roughly 15 centimeters, 38 movable points, and a design meeting the Ages 3 and up safety standard. Jao releases October 3, Vanken October 3, and Muton October 17, 2026.

Aug 20

S.H.Figuarts Adds Manzuboku and Code Zeroider Vehicle Mode

S.H.Figuarts is releasing Manzuboku and Code Zeroider (Vehicle Mode) from Kamen Rider Zetts. Pre-orders open August 21, 2026 at the Tamashii Web Shop. Manzuboku includes a removable belt, gun, and effect sheet. Code Zeroider includes interlocking helmet and wrist parts to reproduce riding scenes.

Aug 10

POWER KNUCKLE x Kamen Rider Gashapon Vol. 2 Adds Four Riders

Bandai's Gashapon line POWER KNUCKLE byTOUMA x KAMEN RIDER vol.2 arrives in the second week of August 2026. The capsule lineup includes Kamen Rider 2, Kamen Rider Kabuto, Kamen Rider Den-O, and Kamen Rider OOO. Each figure stands about 11cm tall with clear parts, metallic coloring, and rotating shoulder and arm gimmicks. Price is 1,000 yen per play.

Aug 9

Takaya Aoyagi Joins Kamen Rider Zetts Spinoff as Code Number Thirteen

Takaya Aoyagi appears in the latest episode of the TTFC spinoff Kamen Rider Zetts Series of Sister's Substory Agent Minami, playing the mysterious enemy Code Number: Thirteen. The episode reveals the identity of a man first seen in Last Mission-1. Character goods from Agent Minami and Zetts Anime open for order on August 18.

Aug 8

Kamen Rider Agito Flame Saber Joins CSG Line at 155 Percent Scale

Bandai's adult-oriented CSG brand is releasing the Flame Saber from Kamen Rider Agito Flame Form. The weapon measures about 90 centimeters, roughly 155 percent larger than the DX toy version. It includes a one-touch expansion gimmick, attack sounds, and a dialogue mode featuring Shouichi Tsugami's voice. Orders close September 27.

Aug 8

SUPER BEST Revives Kamen Rider DX Items From Kabuto, Build, Zi-O, Zero-One

Bandai's SUPER BEST line revives DX transformation items from five Kamen Rider series, including the Hopper Zecter, Build Driver, Neo Decade Driver, and Zero-One Progrise Keys. The items release between September and November 2026, with the Build Driver and Full Bottle sets leading the schedule.

Aug 7

Kamen Rider Zangetsu Melon Arms Joins S.H.Figuarts Shinkocchou Seihou Line

BANDAI SPIRITS announced that Kamen Rider Zangetsu, from the 2013 series "Kamen Rider Gaim," will join the S.H.Figuarts (Shinkocchou Seihou) action figure line. The figure, in his basic Melon Arms form, will be available for preorder on Premium Bandai and the Tamashii Web Shop starting Friday, August 7, 2026, at 16:00 JST. The figure stands approximately 145mm tall and is priced at 11,000 yen (tax included), with shipping scheduled for March 2027. The sculpt reproduces the melon rind texture of the armor and the wrinkles of the undersuit Ride Wear, along with the scale-like designs on the forearms and thighs. The shoulder armor has movable parts that open outward, allowing a range of action poses. The figure includes the sword-type weapon Musou Saber, which features a face plate exclusive to Zangetsu and can hold a Melon Lockseed in its guard. The shield-type Arms Weapon Melon Defender is also included. The Sengoku Driver belt has a movable Cutting Blade to recreate finisher activation poses. The Melon Lockseed comes in normal and panel-open states, and the armor can be swapped with other Shinkocchou Seihou Kamen Rider Gaim figures.

Aug 7

Kamen Rider Zetts Movie Director Reveals Daydream Theme and 8-Minute Chase

Director Kazuya Kamihoriuchi discussed the upcoming film Kamen Rider Zetts: Mission of Farewell, which caps off the TV series. The story centers on Mitsugu and Takanori Kokage, with a theme of daydreams encroaching on reality. Kamihoriuchi aimed for unprecedented motorcycle action, including an 8-minute chase scene.

Aug 5

Chiikawa Anime Film Opens at #1, Kingdom Drops to #3

The Chiikawa anime film opened at #1 in Japan, earning 2,240,333,500 yen (about US$13.70 million) on 1,508,500 tickets over its first three days. The fifth live-action Kingdom film dropped to #3 in its second weekend, with a cumulative total of 3,354,667,400 yen (about US$20.52 million).

Aug 5

Bandai Unveils Kamen Rider Mice DX Toys and TAF Figures

Bandai has revealed the full lineup of DX transformation toys and the new TAF action figure series for the upcoming Kamen Rider Mice TV series, which begins airing in September 2026. The centerpiece is the Transformation Belt DX Mice Driver, the first in the franchise to support two wearing styles: chest and waist. Attached to the chest, the belt transforms the user into Kamen Rider Mice; attached to the waist with the separately sold Hammer Bone Buckle, it transforms into Kamen Rider Lido. The DX Mice Driver releases on September 5, 2026, for 7,920 yen. A special set including the driver, Hammer Bone Buckle, and Ride Egzu 1 allows transformation into both Riders for 10,670 yen. A first-production limited special roleplay set enables transformation into five Riders and includes the exclusive Ride Egzu 1 Origin, priced at 14,960 yen. Additional items include the DX Mice Edge weapon, the DX Ride Watter Egzu bike, and multiple Rider Egzu sets and Bone Buckle sets, with release dates ranging from August 29 to October 3, 2026. The TAF series, renamed from Kamen Rider Action Figure, launches with figures of Mice, Maou, Datt, and Rido, plus soft vinyl Rider Hero Series versions of Maou, Rido, and Datt.

Jul 26

Kamen Rider Zezt Agent Dream Designers Detail Movie-Exclusive Form

Toei producer Toshinari Yanaka and PLEX designer Akira Yamamoto discussed the creation of the movie-exclusive form Kamen Rider Zezt Agent Dream in an interview with Cinema Today. The form appears in the film "Kamen Rider Zezt: Farewell Mission," which opens July 24 as a double feature with "Super Space Sheriff Gavan Infinity: The Day the Sun Cried." Yanaka said the design team deliberately changed the face for the first time in a movie-exclusive form, breaking from the TV series approach of keeping the face consistent across forms so global audiences would recognize the character. Yamamoto explained that bubble-like motifs on the body represent the "fleeting dream" of the CODE agents, who unite only briefly. The form also introduces a waist cape, a first for Kamen Rider Zezt. The base color is white, which Yamamoto proposed to convey that the powers of the differently colored agents mix into white light, while turquoise accents maintain Zezt's identity. The design process for the series as a whole pursued a "subtractive" approach, removing accumulated armor details to emphasize the modified-human aesthetic of Kamen Rider. Yanaka noted that placing the transformation belt on the chest, another series first, made bike scenes easier to film from multiple angles.

Jul 20

Kamen Rider and Kotodaman 8th Collaboration Brings Over 100 Characters

MIXI launched the 8th collaboration between Kotodaman and Kamen Rider on July 19, running until August 12. The event reruns all previous rounds and adds characters from Kamen Rider Zeztz, including Zeztz, Nox, and Dawn. A special Kotodaman for Kamen Rider Agito's 25th anniversary and Kamen Rider Zi-O Ohma Form are also available.

Jul 15

NCT's Yuta Appears in Kamen Rider Zetts Film as Mysterious Biker

NCT member Yuta (Nakamoto Yuta) has been cast in the film Kamen Rider Zetts: Sayonara no Mission as a mysterious biker who appears before character Natsuka Nagumo. Yuta also performs the theme song "Dreams Never Sleep." Voice actress Ayana Taketatsu joins as an announcer. The final trailer, featuring the villain Kamen Rider Mugen and a new form, has been released. The film opens July 24.

Jul 15

YUTA and Ayana Taketatsu Join Kamen Rider Zetts, Final Trailer Debuts

The final trailer for the double feature film "Kamen Rider Zetts: Sayonara no Mission" and "Super Space Sheriff Gaban Infinity: The Day the Sun Wept" has been released. NCT127 member YUTA joins the cast of Kamen Rider Zetts as a mysterious biker and also performs the theme song "Dreams Never Sleep." Voice actress Ayana Taketatsu plays a news announcer. The film opens in Japan on July 24, 2026.

Jul 15

Kamen Rider T-Shirts with Showa Rider SD Print Go on Sale at Shimamura

Bandai is accepting reservations for two types of Kamen Rider T-shirts at the Shimamura Online Store starting July 15. The shirts feature a popular SD print design of Showa Riders gathered together, made of jersey fabric. Sizes range from M to 5L. Prices are 1,419 yen for M-LL and 1,639 yen for 3L-5L. Reservations run July 15-18, with shipping in early to late August.

Jul 13

Kamen Rider Maizu Sōdō 1st Set Action Figures Revealed for September 2026

Bandai Candy has announced the first set of Sōdō action figures for the series Kamen Rider Maizu, releasing in September 2026. The lineup includes the main Rider Maizu, as well as enemy Riders Maou and Rido. The figures feature new articulation, including a joint in the abdomen for more dynamic poses. The assortment includes 10 types total, with more figures to be revealed. A second set of Sofubi Package Charm keychains is also planned.

Jul 13

Kamen Rider Super-1 and Kiva BE@RBRICK Figures Announced

Medicom Toy will release BE@RBRICK sets for Kamen Rider Super-1 and Kamen Rider Kiva Kiva Form in July 2026. Each set includes a 100% size figure and a 400% size figure, priced at 16,500 yen. The figures will be sold at the MEDICOM TOY TOKYO store.

Jul 12

Agent Minami Final Chapter Last Mission Streams From July 19

The spin-off mini-drama 'Kamen Rider Zetts SERIES OF SISTER'S SUBSTORY Agent Minami' concludes with 'Last Mission' streaming on Toei Tokusatsu Fan Club from July 19. An audio commentary for the TV series episode and a new 'Zetts Anime' episode are available now for members.

Jul 11

Kamen Rider Zetts Film Reveals Sono Shunta's Dark Rider Character Visual and Movie

The upcoming Kamen Rider Zetts film has released the character visual and a character movie for Kumon Soma, played by M!LK member Sono Shunta. Soma is a cold strategist who transforms into Kamen Rider Mugen, a dark rider aiming to turn reality into a daydream world. The film opens July 24 as a double feature with Ultra Space Sheriff Gavan Infinity.

Jul 10

Kamen Rider Kabuto 20th Film Theme Song Performed by Original Cast Trio

The main poster visual, main trailer, and story for V Cinema Next 'Kamen Rider Kabuto: 20th - Heir to the Sky' have been unveiled. The theme song 'NEXT LEVEL Pass the tofu Version' is performed by Yuki Sato, Hidenori Tokuyama, and Kazuki Kato, their first vocal collaboration in 20 years. The film will screen in theaters from November 6, 2026, with a Blu-ray/DVD release on February 10, 2027. An experiential event 'Kamen Rider Kabuto World 20th CAST OFF' will be held starting September 19, 2026.

Jul 6

Kamen Rider Ghost Gets CSM 15 Heroes Ghost Eyecon Set

Bandai is releasing a CSM version of the Ghost Eyecon set from Kamen Rider Ghost, containing all 15 hero soul types with improved sculpt, paint, and partial mold colors. Pre-orders open July 6, 2026, at Premium Bandai for 16,500 yen, with delivery scheduled for December 2026.

Jul 5

Toei Streams Heisei Rider Culmination Film Hei Gene Forever for Free

Toei Tokusatsu YouTube Official will premiere the Heisei Rider crossover film 'Kamen Rider Heisei Generations FOREVER' for free on July 5 at 19:00 JST, with an archive available until July 19. The 2018 film, a crossover between Kamen Rider Zi-O and Kamen Rider Build, confronts the metafictional premise that Kamen Riders are fictional TV characters.

Jul 3

CSM Typhoon Old No. 1 Edition Announced for Kamen Rider 55th Anniversary

Bandai is releasing a CSM Transformation Belt Typhoon Old No. 1 Edition to commemorate the 55th anniversary of Kamen Rider. The belt replicates the original design from episodes 1-13 of the 1971 series, using new molds to capture the distinct shape of the Typhoon windmill, side buckle, and back. It includes voice lines by Hiroshi Fujioka, sound effects, and BGM. Pre-orders open July 3, 2026, on Premium Bandai for 55,000 yen, with delivery scheduled for November 2026.

Jul 2

Kamen Rider Zetts and Gavan Infinity Join No More Movie Thieves Campaign

A special collaboration video featuring Kamen Rider Zetts and Super Space Sheriff Gavan Infinity will screen in Japanese theaters from July 3. The video is part of the "NO MORE Movie Thieves" campaign, which urges audiences not to film or record in theaters. The two heroes pursue a "Camera Man" character in a comical chase, with narration by Jiei Kabira and Ayako Kawasumi.

Jun 29

S.H.Figuarts Kamen Rider BLACK and Shadow Moon Return in New King Stone Flash Editions

Bandai Spirits is re-releasing S.H.Figuarts (True Bone Carving Method) figures of Kamen Rider BLACK and Shadow Moon in new specifications. The King Stone Flash Edition and Shadow Flash Edition include light-gathering heads, exchangeable belt parts, and effect sheets. Pre-orders open July 1, 2026, with BLACK shipping in December 2026 and Shadow Moon in January 2027.

Jun 27

Toei Tokusatsu YouTube Streams 5 Classic Films Free for 2 Million Subscriber Milestone

Toei's official YouTube channel, Toei Tokusatsu YouTube Official, has surpassed 2 million subscribers. To mark the milestone, the channel will stream five classic tokusatsu films for free as premium premieres starting July 4. The lineup includes "Kamen Rider vs. Shocker," "Himitsu Sentai Gorenger: Bomb Hurricane," "Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger vs. Goseiger: Super Sentai 199 Hero Great Battle," "Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger: The Fire Mountain Roars," and "Heisei Kamen Rider 20th Anniversary: Kamen Rider Heisei Generations FOREVER." Each film will be available for about two weeks from its premiere date. The channel will also premiere two special "Kamen Rider x Super Sentai" videos on June 27 at 19:00, directed and composed by Koichi Sakamoto. The "Drama Ver." features suit actor Seiji Takaiwa, his son Taisei Takaiwa, and Ruka Shibata, while the "Music Ver." is an archive-footage montage. The channel launched in 2011.

Jun 24

Ryo Karato to Appear at Kamen Rider Agito Event for First Time in 25 Years

To mark the 25th anniversary of Kamen Rider Agito, a screening of the 2001 film Kamen Rider Agito PROJECT G4 will be held at T-Joy Hakata on July 11. The event will feature stage greetings from Toshiki Kashu, Jun Yamazaki, and Ryo Karato, who played Kamen Rider G4 and is making his first public appearance in 25 years. Tickets include admission to the Shin Agito Exhibition in Fukuoka.

Jun 23

Manga Kamen Rider Kuuga Volumes 1-29 on Sale for 99 Yen Each at Kindle Store

The Kindle Store is offering volumes 1 through 29 of the Kamen Rider Kuuga manga for 99 yen each through June 23, 2026. The sale excludes the latest volume 30. The manga adapts the 2000 tokusatsu series, relocating the story to the present day, and is written by Toshiki Inoue with art by Hajime Yokoshima.

Jun 18

Kamen Rider No. 1 Typhoon Belt Recreated on Tendence Watch Dial

Swiss watch brand Tendence has unveiled a Kamen Rider No. 1 55th anniversary collaboration wristwatch. The dial recreates the Typhoon transformation belt with a rotating windmill dynamo design. Limited to 255 units worldwide, reservations opened June 18, 2026, with a release date of July 17.

Jun 14

Bandai Releases Shodo Exceed Kamen Rider 2 Candy Toy Lineup

Bandai will release the second installment of its Shodo EXCEED candy toy figure series on June 15, 2026. The lineup includes four figures: Kamen Rider Kabuto Rider Form, Kamen Rider Gatack Rider Form, Kamen Rider Fourze Base States, and Kamen Rider Tycoon Ninja Form. The figures feature improved sculpting and articulation, clear parts for compound eyes, and double the painting steps. Each figure costs 1,980 yen.

Jun 14

Kamen Rider Zeets Movie Title and Trailer Revealed, YUTA Returns for Theme Song

The summer movie for Kamen Rider Zeets has been officially titled Kamen Rider Zeets: Sayonara no Mission, with its main trailer and poster released on June 14. The film is part of a double feature alongside Cho Uchuu Keiji Gavan Infinity: Taiyou ga Naita Hi, both set for a July 24 nationwide release. In the Zeets movie, Shunta Sono (of the group M!LK) plays Kudo Soma, who transforms into the antagonist Kamen Rider Yumemi and seeks to turn the real world into a daydream. The trailer shows the full CODE team assembling for the first time, including Nox (Yuki Furukawa) who tells the protagonist Baku that it is his turn to save him. YUTA (NCT 127) performs the theme song Dreams Never Sleep, continuing his role from the TV series. The song was composed by Hi-yunk (KENJI03 of BACK-ON) with lyrics by Seiko Fujibayashi. YUTA said he was incredibly happy to be involved with a franchise he loved as a child. The Gavan Infinity half of the double bill features Kohei Osada as Reiji Nushiro facing off against Tsutomu Takahashi as Gavan Killer.

Jun 7

Kamen Rider Zetts Agent Dream Form Revealed for Summer Film

The movie-exclusive form Kamen Rider Zetts Agent Dream has been unveiled ahead of the July 24 release of the Kamen Rider Zetts theatrical film. The form uses the dream power of all CODE agents and transforms via the Zetts Agent Dream Driver. A first-run bonus card set is also announced.

Jun 5

Takanori Higuchi Joins Jun Kaname's Agency PLAN-D

Takanori Higuchi, who played Kaoru Kino/Another Agito in Kamen Rider Agito, announced on June 5 via X that he has joined PLAN-D, the agency headed by co-star Jun Kaname. Higuchi recently reprised his role in the anniversary film Agito: Supernatural War, released April 29.

Jun 5

Bandai's Shodo EXCEED Kamen Rider 2 Launches June 15 With Kabuto, Gatack, Fourze, Tycoon

Bandai will release the second Shodo EXCEED candy toy set on June 15, 2026, featuring four pre-painted figures: Kamen Rider Kabuto Rider Form, Kamen Rider Gatack Rider Form, Kamen Rider Fourze Base States, and Kamen Rider Tycoon Ninja Form. The 100mm figures use clear parts for compound eyes and double the painting steps of the standard line. Each set includes gum and sells for 1,980 yen.

Jun 1

Discotek to Release Digimon Tamers, Hana Yori Dango on Blu-ray

Discotek announced four new Blu-ray releases, including upscaled HD versions of Digimon Tamers and the Hana Yori Dango anime with English dubs and subtitles, plus an HD remaster of Journey to Japan: The Kyoto Connection and the first HD disc release of Kamen Rider: Skyrider.

May 31

S.H.Figuarts Kamen Rider New 1 and New 2 Figures Get Reprint, Shocker Combatman Joins

Bandai Spirits announced on May 30 that three Kamen Rider action figures will open for preorder at general retail stores starting June 1. The S.H.Figuarts (Shinkocchou Seihou) figures of Kamen Rider New 1 and Kamen Rider New 2 are being reissued. The New 1 figure comes in its standard specification and includes two types of mufflers: one fabric and one resin. Alongside the reprints, Bandai is releasing a new S.H.Figuarts Shocker Combatman: Hell's Showa Kaijin Edition, which comes with a kukri knife weapon and a log accessory. The New 1 figure is priced at 9,900 yen (tax included), the New 2 at 11,000 yen (tax included), and the Shocker Combatman at 7,150 yen (tax included). All three figures are scheduled for release between November and December 2026.

May 31

Kamen Rider Zetts Summer Film Assembles All CODE Agents for the First Time

The upcoming summer film for Kamen Rider Zetts will bring together every member of the secret defense organization CODE for the first time. The film, Kamen Rider Zetts & Cho Uchu Keiji Gavan Infinity W Hero Summer Movie 2026, opens in theaters nationwide on July 24. It is a double feature with the Gavan Infinity film. The newly released scene photos show the full CODE lineup facing the antagonist Kudo Shuma, also known as Kamen Rider Musou, played by Soshina Shunta of M!LK. Musou can manipulate the waking dream world. The CODE agents include Manzu Baku as Kamen Rider Zetts (Imai Ryutaro), Nox as Kamen Rider Nox (Furukawa Yuki), Zieg as Kamen Rider Dawn (Amano Hiroshige), Zero (Kawahira Jiei), The Lady (Mimura Rie), Three (Tamaki Hiroki), Five (Koyanagi Shin), and Six (Hirakawa Yuzuki). The Gavan Infinity side of the double feature will see four Gavan characters from different dimensions gather and perform a simultaneous "steaming" transformation. Guest actors for the Zetts portion include Soshina, and for the Gavan portion, the comedy duo Jarujaru's Goto Junpei and Fukutoku Shusuke, along with Takahashi Tsutomu, appear.

May 29

Kamen Rider W CSM Gaia Memory Ver.2 Extra Set Preorders Open May 29

Bandai will open preorders for the CSM Gaia Memory ver.2 EXTRA Set on May 29, 2026. The set includes four new Gaia Memories: a completely resculpted Cyclone Memory and Joker Memory, a Bomb Memory, and CycloneAccelXtreme Conversion Parts. Each memory has unique transformation sounds and communicates with separately sold driver units.