For a new fan or a nostalgic veteran, the journey to understand the "Masked Rider" begins here—at the Internet Archive, where the past is always just a click away.
VHS tapes and old film reels degrade; digital uploads ensure the footage survives.
A real-life crisis permanently altered the show’s trajectory. During the filming of episode 10, star Hiroshi Fujioka suffered a severe motorcycle stunt accident, fracturing his leg. Unable to film, the production team scrambled. Rather than canceling the show, they introduced a second character, Hayato Ichimonji (played by Takeshi Sasaki), who became Kamen Rider 2.
