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Friend or Foe? The Mysterious Riderman (敵か味方か?謎のライダーマン, Teki ka Mikata ka? Nazo no Raidāman) is the forty-third episode of Kamen Rider V3. It introduces Joji Yuki, a Destron scientist who becomes Riderman.
Synopsis[]
Ambitious Destron scientist Yuki Joji is condemned to death by General Yoroi, who sees him as a threat to his position in the organization. Slowly Yuki is lowered into a pool of sulfuric acid, losing his right arm before being rescued by his fellow scientists, who make a daring escape. Hidden away, Katagiri contacts his sister, who is a nurse, to assist in Yuki's cybernetic operation. But Destron is watching and sends Sickleneck-Tortoise to kill them.
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Notes[]
- This episode aired on NET alongside episode 30 of Kikaider 01, A Devil? An Angel? Bijinder Makes Her Appearance!!.
- Starting with this episode, "Hashire Hurricane" replaces "Shōnen Kamen Rider Tai no Uta" as the ending theme of V3. It also introduces a new version of the Kamen Rider V3 opening sequence featuring a motorcycle chase with Destron Combatmen, though the opening theme "Tatakae! Kamen Rider V3" itself is retained. Both changes would last for the remainder of the series.
Digital Releases[]
- Kamen Rider V3 DVD Volume 8 features episodes 43-47.[1]
- Kamen Rider V3, the complete series was released in a DVD Boxset by Hawaii's Generation Kikaida, with English subtitles provided by JN Productions.[2]
- Kamen Rider V3 Blu-ray Volume 3 features episodes 36-52.