Kamen Rider X

, translated as Masked Rider X, is a Japanese tokusatsu superhero television series. It was broadcast in 1974 on NET. It is the third entry in the Kamen Rider of tokusatsu shows. It starred Hayami Ryó in the title role.

Plot summary
Robotics scientist Keitarō Jin and his son Keisuke become caught up in the campaign of terror by an evil organization known as "GOD" (The Government Of Darkness). They are attacked and the professor's technology stolen, but before Keitarō dies, he is able to perform surgery on his son. With the last of his robotics technology, he transforms his son into "Kamen Rider X". Now, to avenge his father's death and ensure the safety of Tokyo, Japan, and entire world, he battles the monstrous minions of GOD, weidling his powerful "Ridol", which can be used as a spear, a rapier, or a Club, among others. With an exuberant cry of "Set Up!", he transforms into X-Rider, charging into battle aboard his motorcycle "Cruiser". In the first 21 episodes, X fights kaijin based on characters from Greek mythology. Soon, the personal soldiers of "King Dark", the leader of GOD, begin to attack. After defeating them, he faces off against King Dark himself finally ending GOD's mission of terror, and the world is safe again.

Organizations
The Government of Darkness (G.O.D. for short) is the name of an evil organization. Memers include
 * Apollo Geist (8-14, 16-21) - The Chief of Security of G.O.D.
 * King Dark (21-22, Movie, 32, 35) - After Apollo Geist's destruction, King Dark's voice was heard mocking Kamen Rider X.
 * Dr. Norai (35) - After King Dark's defeat, Dr. Norai is revealed to be the leader of the Government of Darkness.
 * G.O.D. Soldiers - Warriors who serve as foot soldiers for the Government of Darkness. Not only do they carry spears, they also wield pistols and machine guns.

Monsters
The monsters of G.O.D. are split into two groups:

Shinwakaijin
These monsters are based on Greek Mythology figures:

Apollo Geist
 * Neptune (1, 27, Movie) - A Neptune-themed pirahna monster who killed Jin's father. Destroyed by the X Kick.
 * Pannic (2, Movie) - A Pan-themed jungle crow monster. Destroyed by the X Kick.
 * Hercules (3, 21, Movie) - A Hercules-themed sun bear monster that wore the skin of the Nemean Lion on its body. Destroyed by X Kick.
 * Medusa (4, 21, 27, Movie) - A Medusa monster.
 * Cyclops (5, Movie) - A Cyclops-themed mold monster. Destroyed by the X Kick.
 * Minotaur (6) - A Minotaur monster.
 * Icarus (7, Movie) - An Icarus-themed eagle monster. Destroyed by the X Kick which threw him away into the sunrise.
 * Atlas (8, Movie) - An Atlas (mythology)-themed seaweed monster. Destroyed by X Kick.
 * Mach Achilles (9, 10, 21, 28, Movie) - An Achilles-themed turtle monster.
 * Prometheus (10, 21, Movie) - A Prometheus-themed hyena monster. Destroyed by X Kick.
 * Hydra (11, Movie) - A Hydra-themed eel monster. Destroyed by X Certain Kill Kick.
 * Chimera (12, 27, Movie) - A Chimera (mythology)-themed lion monster.
 * Ulysses (13, 21, Movie) - A Ulysses-themed sea snake monster.
 * Chronos (15, 16, Movie) - A Chronos-themed ox monster.
 * Cerberus (16, Movie) - A Cerberus monster.
 * Alseides (17, Movie) - An Alseides-themed root monster. Destroyed by X's Smash The Head move.
 * Cadeus (18, Movie) - A Cadeus-themed black cat monster.

Akuninkaijin
These monsters are based on animals and historic or fictional figures:


 * Ogle-Dagger (19) - A Benjamin Ogle-themed mole monster.
 * Salamander-Gong (20, 28) - A Lue Gim Gong-themed salamander monster.
 * Ghengis Khan-Condor (21, Movie) - A Genghis Khan-themed condor monster.
 * Toad-Goemon (21-22, Movie) - An Ishikawa Goemon-themed toad monster.
 * Scorpion-Geronimo (22-24) - A Geronimo-themed scorpion monster.
 * Horned Beetle-Lupin (21, 25) - An Arsène Lupin-themed horned beetle monster.
 * Franken Bat (Movie) - A Frankenstein-themed bat monster. Destroyed by Kamen Rider 1 and Kamen Rider 2's Rider Kick and Kamen Rider X's Rider Super Five Kick.
 * Starfish-Hitler (26) - An Adolf Hitler-themed starfish monster.
 * Spider-Napoleon (28) - A Napoleon Bonaparte-themed spider monster. Destroyed by X's Shinkuu Jigoku Guruma and the X Kick.
 * Chameleon-Phantom (29) - A Phantom of the Opera-themed chameleon monster.
 * Leech Dracula (30) - A Count Dracula-themed leech monster. Destroyed by X's Shinkuu Jigoku Guruma and the X Kick.
 * Lizard-Viking (31) - A Viking-themed lizard monster.
 * Ant Capone (32) - An Al Capone-themed ant monster. Destroyed by X's Shinkuu Jigoku Guruma and the X Kick.
 * Centipede Youkihi (33) - A Youkihi-themed centipede monster.
 * Tiger Nero (34) - A Nero-themed tiger monster.
 * Scorpion-Geronimo Jr. (35) - A Geronimo Geronimo-themed scorpion monster. Destroyed by X's Ridol Sword when kill with Dr. Norai.

Movie
Kamen Rider X (Blow-up of Episode 3) A little girl named Sayoko witnesses the murder of an Interpol agent by the G.O.D. kaijin Hercules. Keisuke Jin saves her before Hercules disposes of her. Sayoko tells Keisuke that G.O.D. is targeting an important official named Kibara. Kamen Rider X has his hands full when G.O.D abducts Kibara and takes Sayoko and her mother hostage.

Kamen Rider X: Five Riders Vs. King Dark During a motocross practice, Keisuke Jin is ambushed by two of G.O.D.'s kaijin warriors. He transforms into Kamen Rider X, but little does he know that his battle is recorded and analyzed by King Dark to create a super kaijin. Meanwhile, other G.O.D. kaijin are attacking children all over Tokyo. But before the other Riders intervene, the kaijin mysteriously disappear. Upon learning about King Dark's latest plans, Kamen Rider X joins forces with the four Riders to stop G.O.D. and their revived kaijin forces.

Songs

 * Opening theme
 * Lyrics: Shotaro Ishinomori
 * Composition: Shunsuke Kikuchi
 * Artist: Ichirou Mizuki
 * Artist: Ichirou Mizuki


 * Ending theme
 * Lyrics: Saburō Yatsude
 * Composition: Shunsuke Kikuchi
 * Artist: Ichirou Mizuki
 * Artist: Ichirou Mizuki