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The Kamen Rider franchise is in a period of heavy merchandising and promotional activity ahead of the September 6, 2026 premiere of the 8th Reiwa series, Kamen Rider Mice, while a slate of premium collectibles, reissues, and a 2026 theatrical double feature keep older series in circulation.
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The franchise is consolidating around two new series. Kamen Rider Mice, the 8th Reiwa Rider series, begins airing on Sunday, September 6, 2026, following Kamen Rider Zets. It depicts a mouse vs. cat conflict, with the main Rider themed on a mouse. The Zodiac Alliance also appears. Toei began a free broadcast of Episode 1 on its Toei Tokusatsu YouTube Official channel on September 6. Writer Naruhisa Arakawa's return after 26 years is drawing attention. Bandai has rolled out the full DX toy lineup, including the Transformation Belt DX Mice Driver, which supports two wearing styles, chest and waist, the first in the franchise to do so. Attached to the chest it transforms into Kamen Rider Mice; with the separately sold Hammer Bone Buckle it becomes Kamen Rider Lido. The DX items release between August 29 and October 3, 2026.
Collector lines have moved quickly. Bandai Spirits announced the S.H.Figuarts of Kamen Rider Mice, with preorders from August 27 and a February 2027 release. The figure reproduces the character's ring-shaped body and tail. TAMASHII NATIONS figures topped Amazon hobby new-arrival rankings as of August 31, led by S.H.Figuarts Kamen Rider Mice. The action figure line formerly known as Kamen Rider Action Figure has been renamed TAF, short for TOKUSATSU ACTION FIGURE, with figures for the Maise series, Jao, Vanken, and Muton, releasing in October. SOFT VINYL Rider Hero Series figures of Mice, Maou, Datt, and Rido are also planned. The DX Mice Driver special roleplay set, limited to first production, enables transformation into five Riders and includes the exclusive Ride Egzu 1 Origin.
Older series continue to receive premium and reissue treatment. The CSM line added the Faiz Blaster and Faiz Phone ver.2.5, with the Faiz Blaster described as the culmination of Kamen Rider Faiz's CSM items, at the largest scale in the series. The SUPER BEST line revives DX items from Kabuto, Build, Zi-O, and Zero-One. SO-DO CHRONICLE added Agito and Hibiki figures. S.H.Figuarts Shinkocchou Seihou added Zangetsu Melon Arms. A Kamen Rider Black x Kamen Rider ZO compilation volume, tied to the 55th anniversary, was released August 20. The 2026 theatrical double feature, Kamen Rider Zetts: Sayonara no Mission and Super Space Sheriff Gavan Infinity: The Day the Sun Cried, opened July 24, with NCT's Yuta performing the theme song and appearing as a mysterious biker.
Key facts
- Premiere date
- Kamen Rider Mice begins airing on Sunday, September 6, 2026. ↗
- Series count
- Kamen Rider Mice is the 8th Reiwa Rider series, following Kamen Rider Zets. ↗
- Writer return
- Naruhisa Arakawa returns as writer after 26 years. ↗
- DX Mice Driver feature
- The DX Mice Driver is the first in the franchise to support two wearing styles, chest and waist. ↗
- Figure line rebrand
- The Kamen Rider Action Figure line is renamed TAF, short for TOKUSATSU ACTION FIGURE. ↗
- S.H.Figuarts Mice
- S.H.Figuarts Kamen Rider Mice preorders opened August 27, 2026, with release in February 2027. ↗
- CSM Faiz items
- The Faiz Blaster and Faiz Phone ver.2.5 opened for reservation August 27, 2026. ↗
- Theatrical double feature
- Kamen Rider Zetts: Sayonara no Mission and Super Space Sheriff Gavan Infinity: The Day the Sun Cried opened July 24, 2026. ↗
- Compilation volume
- Kamen Rider Black x Kamen Rider ZO compilation, with newly drawn pages and a 15,000-character interview, released August 20, 2026. ↗
Timeline
- Sep 6, 2026 Kamen Rider Mice Episode 1 Free Broadcast Starts on YouTube
- Sep 1, 2026 TAMASHII NATIONS Figures Top Amazon Hobby New-Arrival Rankings
- Aug 31, 2026 Kamen Rider Zetts DX Zetts Phone Ver.2 and Lady Gauntlet Open Premium Bandai Reservations
- Aug 29, 2026 Nono Shida Returns to FLASH Gravure After Two Years With Swimsuit Spread
- Aug 29, 2026 Ghost Rider Joins the MCU With Ryan Gosling in the Lead
- Aug 29, 2026 CSM Faiz Blaster and Faiz Phone Ver.2.5 Join Premium Bandai Reservations
- Aug 29, 2026 Kamen Rider Mice Display Stand and Ex-Aid Belt Band Open for Orders
- Aug 28, 2026 Kamen Rider Agito Special 'New Transformation' Streams Free on YouTube
- Aug 27, 2026 Kamen Rider MICE Gets S.H.Figuarts Figure With Preorders From August 27
- Aug 27, 2026 ABSOLUTE ACT Strike Freedom Gundam Debuts at TOKYO Toy Show 2026
- Aug 23, 2026 SO-DO CHRONICLE Adds Kamen Rider Agito and Hibiki Figures
- Aug 21, 2026 Kamen Rider Mice DX Items Revealed: Ex-Pack, Hoko Crow, Mice Phone, and More
- Aug 21, 2026 Kamen Rider Maise Figures Join New TAF Series and Rider Hero Lineup
- Aug 20, 2026 Kamen Rider Black x Kamen Rider ZO Compilation Released With New Art and Long Interview
- Aug 20, 2026 S.H.Figuarts Adds Manzuboku and Code Zeroider Vehicle Mode
- Aug 10, 2026 POWER KNUCKLE x Kamen Rider Gashapon Vol. 2 Adds Four Riders
- Aug 9, 2026 Takaya Aoyagi Joins Kamen Rider Zetts Spinoff as Code Number Thirteen
- Aug 8, 2026 Kamen Rider Agito Flame Saber Joins CSG Line at 155 Percent Scale
- Aug 8, 2026 SUPER BEST Revives Kamen Rider DX Items From Kabuto, Build, Zi-O, Zero-One
- Aug 7, 2026 Kamen Rider Shinobi Final Episode Announced Seven Years After Spin-Off
- Aug 7, 2026 Kamen Rider Zangetsu Melon Arms Joins S.H.Figuarts Shinkocchou Seihou Line
- Aug 7, 2026 Kamen Rider Zetts Movie Director Reveals Daydream Theme and 8-Minute Chase
- Aug 5, 2026 Chiikawa Anime Film Opens at #1, Kingdom Drops to #3
- Aug 5, 2026 Bandai Unveils Kamen Rider Mice DX Toys and TAF Figures
- Jul 26, 2026 Kamen Rider Zezt Agent Dream Designers Detail Movie-Exclusive Form
- Jul 20, 2026 Kamen Rider and Kotodaman 8th Collaboration Brings Over 100 Characters
- Jul 15, 2026 NCT's Yuta Appears in Kamen Rider Zetts Film as Mysterious Biker
- Jul 15, 2026 YUTA and Ayana Taketatsu Join Kamen Rider Zetts, Final Trailer Debuts
- Jul 15, 2026 Kamen Rider T-Shirts with Showa Rider SD Print Go on Sale at Shimamura
- Jul 13, 2026 Kamen Rider Maizu Sōdō 1st Set Action Figures Revealed for September 2026
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Facts
- Release
- game · April 2027 · Japan · 2026-10-09
- Release
- manga · 2026-06-15 · 2026-06-14
- Release
- game · November to December 2026 · 2026-05-31
- Release
- special · July 17, 2026 · worldwide · 2026-06-18
- Noted
- Kamen Rider BLACK joins the lineup. · 2026-10-06
- Announced
- Shodo EXCEED Kamen Rider 2 set with four figures · 2026-06-05
- Announced
- S.H.Figuarts figures of Kamen Rider New 1 and New 2 are reissued; new Shocker Combatman figure announced · 2026-05-31
- Announced
- T-shirts with Showa Rider SD print go on sale at Shimamura Online Store · 2026-07-15
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16h ago
The Volcancer & Kamen Rider Scissors Option Parts Set from BANDAI SPIRITS' S.H.Figuarts (Shinkocchou Seihou) line is accepting applications for a second lottery sale on Premium Bandai through 23:00 on November 29, 2026. The set pairs Kamen Rider Scissors' Contract Monster with a Cracked Card Deck, a cracked-mirror base and support pillar, and ships in May 2027 at 13,200 yen.
4d ago
Bandai has posted product specifications for the CSM Kabuto Zecter & Hyper Zecter ver.2 on Premium Bandai, with pre-orders open until December 2, 2026. The Kabuto Zecter ver.2 adds a wing-swap gimmick, 12 BGM tracks, and linked sound effects, so activating Clock Up on the Clock Up Side Buckle plays the in-show sequence through the Zecter, ending in Clock Over when the Rider Kick sound fires.
5d ago
Bandai's candy toy line SO-DO CHRONICLE is adding a two-figure set of Kamen Rider G4 and Kamen Rider G3 Mild, tied to the 20th anniversary of the theatrical film Kamen Rider Agito PROJECT G4. Preorders open on Premium Bandai at 13:00 on Friday, October 9, 2026, priced at 7,260 yen including tax, with shipping scheduled for April 2027. The set includes a soda-flavor gum piece and a pedestal with the MPD SAUL logo.
5d ago
Plex's HEROES VINYL ART line opens reservations on October 9, 2026 at 12:00 on Premium Bandai for the Kamen Rider Old No. 1 & Cobra Man Confrontation Set. The two soft vinyl figures stand roughly 120 mm each, are made of PVC, and are posed to face each other. The set costs 19,800 yen including tax, with reservations closing October 30, 2026 at 23:00 and shipping scheduled for April 2027.
Oct 6
The sixth issue of the gravure mook PARADE is on sale now, priced at 1,980 yen including tax. It runs A4 and 96 pages from Shogakukan, released October 1, 2026. Hinano Himeno, leader of the idol group #Mooove!, takes the front cover. Rina Koike, who has appeared in Kamen Rider Kiva and Ultraman Ginga S, takes the back cover. Maikichi of Super Space Sheriff Gavan: Infinity appears in the pages.
Oct 6
Bandai is releasing the Touson Boost Ghost Eyecon and Mugen Ghost Eyecon as a set in the COMPLETE SELECTION MODIFICATION line. The set plays Takeru Tenkuji's lines, voiced by Shun Nishime, and links with the separately sold CSM Ghost Driver. It is priced at 7,700 yen including tax, with pre-orders opening on Premium Bandai from Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 16:00 and shipping scheduled for March 2027.
Oct 6
Bandai will release Niformation Kamen Rider Series Seal Wafer vol. 5 on November 2 at confectionery sections of mass retailers nationwide. The set has 36 types, including two secret types. It adds a ZECT Rare tied to Kamen Rider Kabuto's 20th anniversary, a 5th Rare marking Niformation's 5th anniversary, and UR cards with gold or silver foil stamping. Kamen Rider BLACK joins the lineup. Each pack costs 154 yen including tax.
Oct 5
Bandai will take preorders for the CSM Kabuto Zecter & Hyper Zecter ver.2 from Friday, October 9, 2026 at 1:00 PM through Wednesday, December 2 at 11:00 PM, with shipping set for April 2027. The 44,000 yen set includes the Kabuto Zecter ver.2 body, replacement wing parts, the Clock Up Side Buckle ver.2, the Hyper Zecter ver.2 body, its Side Buckle, and a Rider Belt. A 35,200 yen Update Set drops the belt for owners of the earlier versions.
Oct 5
Bandai Spirits will open preorders for two Kamen Rider Ryuki figures at Premium Bandai on October 9, 2026 at 15:00. Kamen Rider Scissors, the form of corrupt detective Masashi Sudo, is priced at 11,000 yen and ships in April 2027. A Volcancer and optional parts set releases alongside it.
Oct 5
Toei announced on October 2, 2026 that Kamen Rider Ex-Aid has reached the 10th anniversary of its broadcast start and unveiled a commemorative logo, LEVEL10th Kamen Rider Ex-Aid. As the first of five planned announcements, all 45 episodes will stream free on Toei Tokusatsu YouTube Official from October 3 at 21:00, with two episodes released each Saturday. Clip videos will also run on the Kamen Rider Official Channel.
Sep 30
Bandai Spirits will release an S.H.Figuarts (Shinkocchou Seihou) Kamen Rider Dark Kabuto Rider Form 20th Anniversary Ver. figure to mark 20 years of Kamen Rider Kabuto. The figure stands about 145mm tall, and its suit colors are redone from the broadcast version, using a coloring approach different from the S.H.Figuarts (Shinkocchou Seihou) Kamen Rider Dark Kabuto that shipped in 2017. It also has ball joint connections at the wrist fittings and a light-gathering head part that makes the compound eyes appear to emit light. The set includes three left and four right interchangeable hands, the light-gathering head part, and the Zect Kunai Gun in both Gun Mode and Kunai Mode. The price is 11,000 yen including tax, with shipping and handling billed separately. Shipment is scheduled for February 2027.
Sep 20
Toei producer Shin-ichiro Shirakura said on X on September 20 that the V-Cinema (V-Cinext) label, which makes sequels and spin-offs of Kamen Rider works, has no plans for continued production for the time being. He said Kamen Rider Kabuto 20th: The One Who Inherits the Heavens, opening November 6, will likely be the last.
Sep 20
Toei Tokusatsu Fan Club announced on September 20 that "Obasan to Rido" will stream from the morning of September 27 as episode four of the Kamen Rider Mite: Twelve Signs, Ten Colors series. Rido, a Kamen Rider modeled on a black cat, is turned into a house cat and lives with a grandma played by Rie Shibata, whose last Toei tokusatsu role was in 1993. Twin acrylic stands of Rido and Kamen Rider Mao as cats are also planned.
Sep 19
Toei and DC Comics announced a Batman and Kamen Rider Zero-One project at a Batman Day fan event in Tokyo on the 19th. The title is Batman x Kamen Rider ZERO-ONE LEGENDS UNITE. Toei producer Shinichiro Shirakura called the tag team a historic event. An original DC comic and Bandai merchandise are planned, with more news promised at events including Tokyo Comic Con.
Sep 18
The film Kamen Rider Zeztz: Sayonara no Mission, which opened on July 24, 2026, will get a Blu-ray release and paid streaming. An Unreleased Footage Edition, included with the Collector's Edition Blu-ray on November 25, restores cut action scenes, a bike scene, and a press conference scene with Kyumon Soma. It also streams on Toei Tokusatsu Fan Club for 480 yen for 30 days.
Sep 17
Bandai Spirits will release S.H.Figuarts (Shinkocchou Seihou) Kamen Rider KickHopper & Kamen Rider PunchHopper 20th Anniversary Ver. as a two-figure set marking 20 years of Kamen Rider Kabuto. Preorders open on Premium Bandai and the Tamashii Web Shop at 4:00 PM on September 18, 2026, with shipment scheduled for March 2027. The set costs 22,000 yen including tax, and shipping and handling are separate. Both figures stand about 145mm tall and use PVC and ABS. The coloring reinterprets the suit colors from the show, a scheme different from the Shinkocchou Seihou KickHopper and PunchHopper figures released in 2017. The bodies are sculpted from the skeleton up and include joint mechanisms for wide articulation. Anchor Jacks on KickHopper's left leg and PunchHopper's right arm have movable gimmicks for their Rider Kick and Rider Punch finishers. New light-collecting head parts let you stage the compound eyes glowing when light shines from behind the head, and a PET background sheet recreates their simultaneous transformation scene.
Sep 11
Bandai will release the gashapon "TOM and JERRY Colorful Candy Charms" in the third week of September at 300 yen per play, tax included. The six charms are modeled on Tom and Jerry lollipops, made in a translucent style with faces on the designs. The lineup is Tom, Jerry, Taffy, Toodles, Droopy, and Quacker, and each charm comes with a ball chain.
Sep 6
Toei began the missed broadcast of Kamen Rider Mice Episode 1 on September 6 via its Toei Tokusatsu YouTube Official channel. The series is the 8th Reiwa Rider series and follows Kamen Rider Zets. It depicts a mouse vs. cat conflict, with the main Rider themed on a mouse. The Zodiac Alliance also appears.
Sep 1
Dengeki Hobby Web's latest Amazon hobby new-arrival ranking, compiled as of August 31, 2026, puts TAMASHII NATIONS' S.H.Figuarts Kamen Rider Mice (first production) at number one. The figure reproduces the character's ring-shaped body and tail. Bandai Spirits' 30MF Necros Mephisto color-separated plastic model took second, and TAMASHII NATIONS' METAL STRUCTURE Gundam Mk-II (AEUG spec) placed third; that premium item, built from roughly 2,500 parts, is sold through an invitation request system. Gundam decals for the 08th MS Team, Gundam Barbatos, and Wing Gundam held positions four through six, followed by the DX Egz Pack storage case for Kamen Rider Mice at seven. Three 30 Minutes Missions items closed the list, including two Armored Core VI Fires of Rubicon kits. A separate figure and collector doll category ranking published September 1 led with the same two TAMASHII NATIONS items, followed by Gavan Infinity, THE合体 J-Decker, the Super Alloy Goranger set, Hisoka, Godzilla (1975), figma Kana, the Dragon Quest Kill Machine, and Motoko Kusanagi.
Aug 31
Premium Bandai opened reservations for two Kamen Rider Zetts finished toys. The DX Zetts Phone ver.2 renews the transformation item with more than 50 character voices, including messages from Baku, Nem, and Zero, plus updated Capsuem explanations. The DX Lady Gauntlet reproduces The Lady's heavy design and includes three Capsuems with attack sounds and LED gimmicks.
Aug 29
Nono Shida, known for playing Sara Sakurai / Kamen Rider Hakubi in "Kamen Rider Geats," appears on the cover and opening pages of the August 25 issue of Kobunsha's weekly magazine FLASH. The issue, on sale from August 25, 2026, marks her first gravure appearance in the magazine in about two years, with a 10-page swimsuit spread. The FLASH digital photobook "Afterglow" is also on sale at e-bookstores.
Aug 29
Marvel Studios announced at San Diego Comic-Con 2026 that Ghost Rider will enter the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Ryan Gosling will star, having lobbied the studio as a longtime fan of the character. Shawn Levy directs a film slated for a 2028 release. The character also appears in the fighting game Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, released August 6.
Aug 29
Premium Bandai opened reservations on August 27, 2026 for three CSM items from Kamen Rider 555: the Faiz Blaster, the Faiz Phone ver.2.5, and a set combining both. The Faiz Blaster is the transformation and weapon item for Blaster Form, three-dimensionalized at the largest scale in the CSM series. The Faiz Phone ver.2.5 updates the gimmicks of the previous version with new sounds, including elements from the 2024 film Kamen Rider 555 20th Paradise Regained.
Aug 29
Bandai opened reservations for two Kamen Rider items on August 26, 2026. The Kamen Rider Mice Display Stand Diagonal Ver. Mice Driver EDITION is a crest-embedded stand for the DX Mice Driver, priced at 3,300 yen. The high-spec belt band for the DX Buggle Driver from Kamen Rider Ex-Aid costs 6,820 yen. Both ship in January 2027.
Aug 28
Toei Tokusatsu YouTube Official began free streaming of 'Kamen Rider Agito Special: New Transformation' on August 22. The 2001 TV special bridges to the film 'Kamen Rider Agito PROJECT G4,' debuts the G3 Mild System and Shining Form, and features Masaki Kyomoto.
Aug 27
Bandai Spirits has announced the S.H.Figuarts productization of Kamen Rider MICE, the latest entry in the Kamen Rider series. The figure was first teased on the Soul Nations official X account, with a preview image released. Preorders open at general retail stores on August 27, 2026, and the figure is scheduled for release in February 2027. It is priced at 7,150 yen including tax. The figure is made of PVC and ABS, stands approximately 150mm tall, and includes the main body plus two types of exchangeable wrist parts for each hand. The sculpt recreates the character's distinctive ring-shaped design and tail. The articulation allows for various poses, including sitting and Rider Kick poses. The series begins airing on Sunday, September 6, 2026. The figure is part of Bandai Spirits' S.H.Figuarts action figure line, known for its detailed sculpting and articulation. The announcement came quickly after the series was revealed, with the figure being one of the first merchandise items for the new Rider.
Aug 27
Bandai Spirits is launching a new Gundam figure brand called ABSOLUTE ACT, built around the ABSOLUTE ACTION SYSTEM for articulation. The first entry is the Strike Freedom Gundam from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY, which received its world first display at TOKYO Toy Show 2026, running from August 27 to August 30, 2026. The approximately 185mm tall ABS/PVC figure features movable mechanisms in the neck, shoulders, and waist, plus a waist rail mechanism and shoulder pull-out mechanism for dynamic posing. It includes a high-energy beam rifle, two beam sabers, a connected saber handle, two beam shields, interchangeable wrist parts, and a base with a bendable support rod. Reservations begin August 27, 2026, at general retail stores, with release scheduled for March 2027 at 16,500 yen including tax. TOKYO Toy Show 2026's first two days are trade-only, with public access on August 29 and 30. The show also featured other Gundam items at the Bandai Spirits booth, including Gundam Miximize Gundam Zero and HG 1/144 Gundam Zero.
Aug 23
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
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
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
Kazuhiko Shimamoto's Kamen Rider Black x Kamen Rider ZO was released on August 20, 2026. The 240-page volume includes the side story Kamen Rider Black PART Imitation 7 and Kamen Rider ZO, with newly drawn opening pages and illustrations, plus a 15,000-character interview with Ishimori Pro's Masato Hayase. It is priced at 2,200 yen.
Aug 20
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
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 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
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
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
Toei Tokusatsu Fan Club announced on July 29 that it will produce and stream the final episode of Kamen Rider Shinobi. Masuyoshi Tawada returns as the lead, Kagura Rentaro. The announcement came during a Ninninger anniversary event at Theater G-Rosso in Tokyo Dome City.
Aug 7
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
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
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 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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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.