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Jigoku Taishi!! The Terrifying True Form? (地獄大使!!恐怖の正体?, Jigoku Taishi!! Kyōfu no Shōtai?) is the seventy-ninth episode of the original Kamen Rider series. It featured Kamen Rider's showdown with Jigoku Taishi, who reveals his true cyborg form, Garagaranda. The demise of Jigoku Taishi would lead to the destruction of Shocker as we know it and the subsequent surfacing of Gel Shocker, which would serve as the enemy for the remainder of the series.
Synopsis[]
Kamen Rider receives an anonymous tip that lets him thwart Shocker's plan to poison a reservoir. The Leader accuses Hell's Ambassador of being the traitor, and invites Hongou to witness his execution.
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Notes[]
- This episode aired on NET alongside episode 12 of Android Kikaider, The Cruel Witch Silver Cat.
- Kenji Ushio would return as Jigoku Taishi with fellow Shocker commanders Colonel Zol, Dr. Shinigami, and General Black in episodes 27 and 28 of Kamen Rider V3.
- Jigoku Taishi's "execution" was to take place on September 30th, this episode's airdate.
- Footage from this episode, featuring Hongo's showdown with Jigoku Taishi, is featured as part of Tobee Tachibana's retrospective in episode 27 of Kamen Rider X.
Digital Releases[]
- Kamen Rider DVD Volume 13 features episodes 74-79.[1]
- Kamen Rider Blu-ray Volume 3 features episodes 53-79.[2]
- Kamen Rider 4K Remaster Box 3 features episodes 53-79.