Kamen Rider Agito

Shoichi Tsugami wakes with no memory yet carries a bright, defiant optimism, discovering he can wield the ancient power of Agito. A wave of unknown monsters threatens everyday life, pushing the police to field a high tech outfit called G3 led by Makoto Hikawa. A looming mystery deepens with the arrival of Ryo Ashihara, who becomes Gills, a precursor to Agito haunted by his father’s pain. As fragments of memory align with new dangers, the true origin of Agito begins to surface, suggesting humanity’s future depends on understanding this power. The tone blends mystery with action as friends and foes scatter clues across a city on the edge of chaos.

Released in 2001 as part of the Kamen Rider franchise, the series carries the lineage of Shotaro Ishinomori while Toshiki Inoue shapes the storytelling, balancing action with character driven moments and a sense of ongoing mystery across episodes over time.

It helped redefine the Kamen Rider ethos by pairing gritty moral questions with high speed action. Agito introduced a lineup of riders and a mythic Unknown threat that resonated with fans seeking sci fi grounded drama. Its emphasis on memory and identity left a lasting imprint on the franchise world.

Critics and fans alike noted its mature tone for a kids friendly franchise, balancing action with philosophical questions. The show repeatedly asks who the real adversaries are and what makes someone human, using Amnesia as a gateway to moral choice and sacrifice, and inviting discussion about justice, power, and truth.

Awards: No major nominations are documented for this series, though it is often cited by fans as a turning point for the franchise. Its bold take on identity and duty earned respect within tokusatsu circles and helped pave the more complex storytelling seen in later entries within the fan community.