Kamen Rider ZEZTZ

Baku Yorozu is a young agent who can slip into other people’s dreams, and Kamen Rider ZEZTZ follows his work protecting those sleeping worlds from threats that leak into waking life. Instead of a traditional waist belt, ZEZTZ wears a high-tech Rider belt across his chest, which changes how fights are staged and how he moves. Episodes mix action set pieces with lighthearted moments, letting Baku team up with allies like Nem, Tetsuya Fujimi, Nasuka Nagumo and his relative Minami Yorozu as they track dream disturbances, learn about their own limits, and keep the boundary between sleep and reality intact. The series keeps twists under wraps while focusing on inventive dreamscapes and kid-friendly humor.

Released in 2025, Kamen Rider ZEZTZ is rooted in Shotaro Ishinomori's long-running Kamen Rider legacy and was developed for TV by Yuya Takahashi, who updated the franchise for a younger, genre-mixing audience.

As of early reception, the show hasn’t collected major industry awards, but it’s earned a devoted fan response and a high user rating, 9.333 out of 10 from available votes, which reflects strong viewer enthusiasm even in its initial run.

The show's visual choices, especially the chest-worn Rider belt and surreal dream settings, have sparked conversation online and among toy collectors. Short clips of ZEZTZ’s wardrobe and transformation sequences have been shared widely by kids and cosplayers, and the design feels fresh enough to show up in fan art and social feeds.

Critics and viewers have praised the series for balancing sci-fi inventiveness with approachable comedy and action aimed at younger viewers, while still offering enough detail to interest older fans. Major themes include how imagination shapes identity, the responsibilities that come with power, and the contrast between playful moments and genuine stakes. Performances, especially by Ryutaro Imai as Baku, get regular positive mentions for bringing warmth and energy to the role.