Kamen Rider Super-1

is a Japanese tokusatsu superhero television series. It is the seventh installment in the Kamen Rider. The series was broadcast on the Mainichi Broadcasting System from October 17, 1980 to October 3, 1981, lasting 48 episodes. The series was a co-production between Toei and Ishinomori Productions, and was created by Shōtarō Ishinomori.

Overview
Kazuya Oki, played by Shunsuke Takasugi, volunteers to undergo cybernetic surgery in the International Space Development Program in the United States in order to become an Astronaut who can survive in Outer space without the need for a bulky external suit. After a successful operation, he is given the codename "Super-1". Before he can depart for space, however, the base where he received his operation is attacked by the Dogma Kingdom. Only Kazuya is able to escape.

Determined to avenge the deaths of the scientists, he returns to Japan and is trained by a Martial arts expert, Master Genkai. With this knowledge, he is able to transform into the powerful Kamen Rider.

As Super-1, Kazuya possesses super-powered attachments called the "Five Hands". They are as follows:


 * Super Hands: Super-1's default silver gloves. He can perform the Super Punch with them.
 * Electric (Eleki) Hands: Super-1's blue gloves. They can shoot an electric beam.
 * Power Hands: Super-1's red gloves. He gains the ability to lift heavy objects.
 * Radar Hands: Super-1's gold gloves. He can shoot missiles that emit radar waves, allowing him to see further from the radar screen on his gloves.
 * Hot/Cold (Reinetsu) Hands: Super-1's green gloves. The left glove is a cryogenic sprayer, while the right glove is a flamethrower.

Super-1 also has two Motorcycles, "Rider Machines" in the series' parlance. One is called the "V-Machine", which can transform into the more-complex "V-Jet". He also rides the lightweight "Blue Version", which can cover rough terrain better than the V-Machine.

In episode 24, Super-1 finally topples the Dogma Kingdom, only to encounter another evil group called the Jin Dogma. At this point, the series became much more lighthearted, with the introduction of the Junior Riders, who serve as Comic relief, and the bizarre Jin Dogma kaijin. Jin Dogma's monsters are based on household objects, such as Ladders, Basketballs, and Refrigerators; reminiscent of tsukumogami from Japanese folklore.

Ultimately, Kazuya defeats Jin Dogma, allowing Japan to exist in peace. He then finally fulfills his childhood dream and ventures into outer space with the help of a new team of scientists.

List of episodes


Kamen Rider Super-1 Movie

The Dogma Kingdom attacks the Matagi (mountain tribe) village of Yamabiko to steal the sacred Flying Dragon Fortress and wreak havoc all over Japan. Six children from the fallen village take refuge in a nearby town, keeping their identities as Matagi citizens a secret. Kamen Rider Super-1 must protect these chidren from the Dogma Kingdom, as they hold the secret to the Flying Dragon Fortress' weakness.

Cast

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Songs

 * Opening theme
 * Lyrics: Shotaro Ishinomori
 * Composition: Shunsuke Kikuchi
 * Artist: with Kōrogi '73
 * Artist: with Kōrogi '73


 * Ending themes
 * Lyrics: Saburō Yatsude
 * Composition: Shunsuke Kikuchi
 * Artist: Shunsuke Takasugi with Korōgi '73
 * Episodes: 1-23
 * Lyrics:
 * Composition: Shunsuke Kikuchi
 * Artist: Ichirou Mizuki with the Columbia Yurikago-kai and Kōrogi '73
 * Episodes: 24-48
 * Artist: Ichirou Mizuki with the Columbia Yurikago-kai and Kōrogi '73
 * Episodes: 24-48