Shout! Factory has released a complete series Blu-ray set with high-definition transfers and English subtitles.
For those interested in watching Kamen Rider (1971-1973) with English subtitles, several online streaming platforms and fan-subbing communities offer the series. Some popular options include: Kamen Rider 1971 - 1973 -English Subbed-
: Broadcast from April 3, 1971, to February 10, 1973, on MBS and NET (now TV Asahi). Two Riders : Some popular options include: : Broadcast from April
(1971) is the foundational entry of the massive Japanese tokusatsu (special effects) franchise created by manga artist and producer Toru Hirayama. Initially airing from April 3, 1971, to February 10, 1973, it established the tropes of the "Masked Rider" that persist in pop culture today. Core Series Data Original Run: February 10, 1973. Episode Count: 98 episodes. Protagonists: Takeshi Hongo (Kamen Rider 1): Played by Hiroshi Fujioka. Hayato Ichimonji (Kamen Rider 2): Played by Takeshi Sasaki. Core Series Data Original Run: February 10, 1973
While originally broadcast only in Japan, the series has since been translated for international fans.
The signature finishing move used to defeat Shocker's monsters.