Kamen Rider (Skyrider)

is a Japanese tokusatsu television series. It is the sixth programme in the Kamen Rider. It has the same name as Kamen Rider in the franchise, and fans usually refer to this series as New Kamen Rider or (after the main character) in order to distinguish it from the original. The series was broadcast on TBS from October 5, 1979 to October 10, 1980, lasting 54 episodes. The series was a co-production between Toei and Ishinomori Productions, and was created by Shotaro Ishinomori. It aired every Saturday at 7:00 PM.

New Kamen Rider was intended as a revival of the original Kamen Rider, going back to the basic, essential themes established in that series, as opposed to the more complex and unique series that preceded it, such as Kamen Rider and Kamen Rider.

Overview
Doctor Keitarō Shido, an acclaimed scientist, has been kidnapped by the terrorist organization Neo-Shocker in order to exploit his expertise in robotics technology. Desperate to escape, he convinces Neoshocker command to allow him to operate on an injured camper. Explaining that he can turn the camper, Hiroshi Tsukuba (played by Hiroaki Murakami), into a powerful Neoshocker warrior, they allow Doctor Shido to operate. However, he quickly turns the tables on them, transforming Hiroshi not into an evil kaijin, but into the powerful warrior Skyrider.

Skyrider embodies his favorite recreational activities from before his accident, Hang gliding and Motorcycle riding, in his new form. Driving around on his Motorcycle, Sky Turbo, and flying thanks to his new, Locust-inspired cyborg power, the Sailing Jump.

Skyrider, still referred to as simply "Kamen Rider", fights against the forces of Neoshocker until meeting with the former Riders. Kamen Rider, from the previous series Kamen Rider, gives him in episode 20 the nickname "Skyrider", which sticks for the rest of the series. Stronger and the other Riders put Skyrider through rigorous training so he can defeat newly revived and powered up kaijin from Neoshocker. After this training, Skyrider is energised, shown physically by his brighter color scheme.

Finally, in episode 54, the Riders return to assist Skyrider in his final showdown against Neoshocker. Seemingly sacrificing themselves for the greater good, Neoshocker is defeated, and Japan is safe again.

Episodes


1980: Movie:

New Kamen Rider: Eight Riders Vs. Galaxy King

Songs

 * Opening themes
 * Lyrics: Shotaro Ishinomori
 * Composition & Arrangement: Shunsuke Kikuchi
 * Artist: Ichirou Mizuki and Kōrogi '73
 * Episodes: 1-28
 * Lyrics: Shotaro Ishinomori
 * Composition & Arrangement: Shunsuke Kikuchi
 * Artist: Ichirou Mizuki
 * Episodes: 29-54
 * Artist: Ichirou Mizuki
 * Episodes: 29-54


 * Ending themes
 * Lyrics: Saburō Yatsude
 * Composition & Arrangement: Shunsuke Kikuchi
 * Artist: Ichirou Mizuki and Kōrogi '73
 * Episodes: 1-28
 * Lyrics: Saburō Yatsude
 * Composition & Arrangement: Shunsuke Kikuchi
 * Artist: Ichirou Mizuki and The Chirps
 * Episodes: 29-54
 * Artist: Ichirou Mizuki and The Chirps
 * Episodes: 29-54