Kamen Rider ZEZTZ


Kamen Rider ZEZTZ is a Japanese tokusatsu television series, the 36th entry of Toei Company's Kamen Rider metaseries, and the seventh series to debut during the Reiwa era. The series premiered on September 7, 2025, joining No.1 Sentai Gozyuger and later, Super Space Sheriff Gavan Infinity in the Super Hero Time lineup after the finale of Kamen Rider Gavv.
The overall themes of the series are dreams and spy technology. It is both the first Kamen Rider series to have a global simulcast alongside its domestic Japanese release and the final series to air alongside a Super Sentai series.
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Plot

Baku Yorozu is a young man plagued with terrible luck who dreams of becoming a secret agent. He spends his nights dreaming of serving the special organization CODE as Code Number: Seven. When a stroke of misfortune pulls Baku into an encounter with the monsters known as Nightmares, he is enlisted by the mysterious commander Zero to become an actual CODE agent. Now equipped with the ZEZTZ Driver, a transformation belt using specially powered capsules known as "Capsems", Baku transforms into Kamen Rider ZEZTZ to stop the Nightmares in both the dream world and the real world.

Characters

Baku Yorozu

Baku Yorozu is a lucid dreamer who becomes an agent of CODE, under the alias Code Number: Seven.
Utilizing the Muscle hypertrophy Capsem in conjunction with the sash-like ZEZTZ Driver belt, Baku can transform into Kamen Rider ZEZTZ Physics. While transformed, he gains superhuman athleticism. He also wields the Breakam ZEZTZer, which can be reconfigured into varying forms, such as Sword Mode. Additionally, he can assume a variety of forms and/or enhanced versions using other Capsems, which are as follows:
  • Physicam Transform: An enhanced version of Physicam Impact accessed from the Linear elasticity Capsem that grants the ability to shapeshift Baku's limbs.
  • Physicam Wing: An enhanced version of Physicam Impact accessed from the Aerodynamics Capsem that grants a pair of wings.
  • Technology: An auxiliary form accessed from the Fluid dynamics Capsem that grants aero-hydrokinesis. In this form, Baku wields the Breakam ZEZTZer in Gun Mode. This form first appears in the film Kamen Rider Gavv: Invaders of the House of Snacks.
  • *Technolom Machinery: An enhanced version of Technolom Stream accessed from the Robotics Capsem that equips Baku with a gauntlet, which can be used as either a claw or a grapnel.
  • *Technolom Projection: An enhanced version of Technolom Stream accessed from the Optics Capsem that grants photokinesis.
  • Extrasensory perception: An auxiliary form accessed from the Healing Capsem that grants the ability to restore objects and/or heal other organisms. In this form, Baku wields the Breakam ZEZTZer in Axe Mode.
  • *Esprim Barrier: An enhanced version of Esprim Recovery accessed from the Quantum tunnelling Capsem that equips Baku with a pair of forearm-mounted shields, which can combine to generate a force field.
  • Paradigm Wonder: An auxiliary form accessed from the Supernatural Capsem that grants size-shifting capabilities. In this form, Baku wields the Breakam ZEZTZer in Scythe Mode.
  • *Paradigm Gravity: An enhanced version of Paradigm Wonder accessed from the Gravity Capsem that grants gyrokinesis.
  • Electromagnetism: An upgrade form accessed from the Plasma Capsem that grants electrokinesis and superhuman speed. In this form, Baku wields the Inazuma Blaster, which can switch between its bow-like Arrow Mode and its double-bladed Sword Mode. He can also combine the Inazuma Blaster and the Breakam ZEZTZer's Breakam Blade piece to access the former's Great Sword Mode. However, extended use of this form puts Baku at risk of electrical overload.
  • *Plasma Booster: The evolved form of Inazuma Plasma accessed from the Supercharger Capsem that grants warp speed capabilities.

Nem

Nem is a nationally popular celebrity and the queen of commercials. Once someone sees her, they'll definitely have dreams of her. As a child, she lived in a children's care facility until Masumi Bijogi, the CEO of her talent agency, became her father figure. Four years before the series, she was involved in a car accident that put her into a comatose state before The Lady kidnapped her.

Tetsuya Fujimi

Tetsuya Fujimi is a detective of the Tokyo Police Department, with the rank of Assistant Inspector, and the chief of its Paranormal Affairs Division which investigates mysterious unsolved cases known as Black Cases.

Nasuka Nagumo

Nasuka Nagumo is an elite rookie detective of the Tokyo Police Department, with the rank of Assistant Inspector, and a member of its Paranormal Affairs Division.

Minami Yorozu

Minami Yorozu is Baku's younger sister and a talent manager who lives with him.

CODE

The Confidential Organized Defensive Establishment, abbreviated as CODE, is a defense organization against the Nightmares. The cram school Baku and Kureha attended as children served as a front for CODE's agent training center, and the students in the school's special class NOX was in charge of in the past were unknowingly trained as agents through Dream Learning.
Higher-ranked CODE agents utilize spherical Capsems in conjunction with the sash-like Lord Invoker belt to transform into Kamen Rider-esque Lord warriors.

Zero

Zero is the mysterious commander of CODE, under the alias Code Number: Zero, who uses the CODE Zeroider, a remote-operated humanoid drone that can transform into a motorcycle, as his avatar. He frequently speaks in English and freely switches between it and Japanese when conversing with others. Zero is left missing in action after Kamen Rider NOX steals the CODE Zeroider's memory unit and gives it to The Lady.
Like Baku, Zero wields the Breakam ZEZTZer in combat. He can also use the Booster Capsem to increase the CODE Zeroider's capabilities.

Three

Code Number: Three is an agent of CODE who replaces Zero as commander following the latter's defeat by Kamen Rider NOX.

Kureha Miyamoto

Kureha Miyamoto is an agent of CODE, under the alias Code Number: Six, who was a high school classmate of Nasuka. She works as a journalist until she regains her memories as an agent and returns to CODE.

Five

Code Number: Five is an agent of CODE.
Utilizing the Shock Capsem in conjunction with the Lord Invoker, Five can transform into Lord Five.

NOX

NOX is the mysterious man behind the Nightmare attacks who was an agent of CODE, under the alias Code Number: Four. His real identity is Kensei Odaka, a detective of the Tokyo Police Department and a member of its Paranormal Affairs Division before resigning from the police and disappearing a year before the series, discarding his original name and identity.
Throughout the series, NOX has assumed the following forms:
  • NOX Knight: NOX's Kamen Rider-esque warrior form accessed from the Data erasure Capsem in conjunction with the sash-like Knight Invoker belt that grants nihilikinesis. While transformed, he wields the Breakam Buster, which can switch between its sword-like Calibur Mode and its rifle-like Launcher Mode.
  • Kamen Rider NOX: NOX's Rider form accessed from the Shadow Capsem in conjunction with the sash-like NOX Driver belt that grants umbrakinesis. While transformed, he wields the Breakam Buster. Additionally, he can assume a variety of forms using other Capsems.
  • *Gun Shadow: An auxiliary form accessed from the Gun Capsem that equips NOX with a right forearm-mounted cannon.

Nightmares

The Nightmares are monsters that appear in humans' dreams to give them night terrors and turn their fears into reality. When defeated, certain Nightmares are sealed within Capsems for CODE agents and/or NOX to use their powers.
  • Gun Nightmare: A hoplophobia-themed monster born from Baku's subconscious. He is destroyed by Kamen Rider ZEZTZ. Voiced by Satoshi Tsuruoka.
  • Bomb Nightmare: An ekrixiphobia-themed monster born from Fujimi's subconscious. He is destroyed by Kamen Rider ZEZTZ. Voiced by Kōsuke Echigoya.
  • Crow Nightmare: An ornithophobia-themed monster born from the subconscious of Miyuki Asamiya, daughter of the Minister of Foreign Affairs. He is destroyed by Kamen Rider ZEZTZ. Voiced by Masato Sugiyama.
  • Prison Nightmare: A carcerophobia-themed monster born from Bijogi's subconscious. It is destroyed by Kamen Rider ZEZTZ.
  • *Soevil: The Prison Nightmare's robotic foot soldiers.
  • Poison Nightmare: A toxiphobia-themed monster born from the subconscious of Rentaro Sannoh, the owner-chef of the Royale Shirogane restaurant. She is destroyed by Kamen Rider ZEZTZ. Voiced by Ayaka Maekawa.
  • Mold Nightmare: A mycophobia-themed monster born from the subconscious of Taro Atsumi, an art forger. He is destroyed by Kamen Rider ZEZTZ. Voiced by Yasuhiko Kawazu.
  • Meteor Nightmare: A meteorophobia-themed monster born from the subconscious of Seiya Ishii, an elementary school student. It is destroyed by Kamen Rider ZEZTZ. Voiced by Kyohei Yamaguchi.
  • Shadow Nightmare: A sciophobia-themed monster born from NOX's subconscious. He is destroyed by Kamen Rider ZEZTZ. Voiced by Kensuke Satō.
  • Wolf Nightmare: A lupophobia-themed monster born from the subconscious of Haru Kitazato, a nurse. His personal vehicle is the Red Flagger motorcycle. He is destroyed by Kamen Rider NOX. Voiced by Kōsuke Takaguchi.
  • Infant: An army of pediophobia-themed monsters born from the subconscious of children. Voiced by Kaori Takaoka.
  • Battle royal: A ludophobia-themed monster born from Kureha's subconscious. He is destroyed by Kamen Rider ZEZTZ. Voiced by Setsuji Satō.

The Lady

The Lady is a mysterious woman who, like NOX, is behind the Nightmare attacks. She is also Nem's kidnapper.

Production

The Kamen Rider ZEZTZ trademark was registered by Toei Company on March 11, 2025, and published on March 19, 2025.
ZEZTZ was officially announced on July 6, 2025. A production announcement conference introducing the main cast and characters and the artist for the show's theme song was held on August 7, 2025.
This is the first Kamen Rider series to be broadcast internationally via a simultaneous release with North America, the UK and Australia and New Zealand receiving the show via Shout! Studios on its platforms.
The opening theme song is titled "VISIONS", performed by NAQT VANE, Hiroyuki Sawano's vocal project.

Episodes


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Films

Kamen Rider ZEZTZ debuted in the feature film Kamen Rider Gavv: Invaders of the House of Snacks.

Spin-offs

  • Kamen Rider ZEZTZ: Series of Sister's Substory: Agent Minami: A web-exclusive series released on Toei Tokusatsu Fan Club on September 7. As inferred by the title, this series focuses less on Baku/Zeztz and instead follows his younger sister, Minami, in her own adventures as a talent agent.
  • ZEZTZ Anime: Dream Part-Timer Baku: A web-exclusive animated short series released on Toei Tokusatsu Fan Club on December 28, 2025.
  • Kamen Rider ZEZTZ: Send 'Em Flying! Giant Robot CODE Zeroider!!: Televi-Kuns "Hyper Battle DVD".

Cast

  • Baku Yorozu: Ryutaro Imai
  • Nem: Maho Horiguchi
  • Tetsuya Fujimi: Kenta Mishima
  • Nasuka Nagumo: Rina Onuki
  • Minami Yorozu: Miki Yagi
  • Code Number: Three: Yuki Tamaki
  • Code Number: Five: Shin Koyanagi
  • Kureha Miyamoto: Yuzuki Hirakawa
  • Zero: Jay Kabira
  • NOX, Kensei Odaka: Yuki Furukawa
  • The Lady: Rie Mimura
  • ZEZTZ Driver: Koichi Yamadera
  • NOX Driver: Hiro Shimono

Guest cast

  • Tsukasa Tōdō: Ichirota Miyagawa
  • Miyuki Asamiya: Mari Iriki
  • Danbōru Senpai: Manabu Takeuchi
  • Haruka Suzuki: Nao Yumiki
  • Rentaro Sannoh: Ikuji Nakamura
  • Ryoji Shiomi: Tomoya Maeno
  • Shusuke Satoh: On Nakano
  • Taro Atsumi: Yasufumi Hayashi

Theme songs

;Opening theme
  • "VISIONS"
  • *Lyrics: Benjamin + cAnON.
  • *Composition & Arrangement: Hiroyuki Sawano
  • *Artist: NAQT VANE
  • :Episodes 1-3 do not feature the show's opening sequence, and it is instead used as an ending song in episodes 1-3, also as an insert song in episodes 5 and 7.
;Insert theme
  • "MOVE! TAKE IT!"
  • *Composition & Arrangement: Go Sakabe
  • *Lyrics & Artist: TEEDA
  • *Episodes: 2-4, 6-8, 18