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[Explanation]"Kamen Rider THE FIRST," released in 2005, was a critically acclaimed reimagining of Shotaro Ishinomori's original manga from a modern perspective. Following its release, there were numerous calls from fans for a sequel. In response to these voices, "Kamen Rider THE NEXT" was produced with great anticipation.The "NEXT" in this work signifies more than just a sequel. It represents the emergence of new characters and new challenges. The appearance of "V3," a work that achieved the highest viewership ratings in Kamen Rider history and led to the series becoming a franchise, instantly elevates the excitement of this film. Furthermore, a new challenge is incorporated: elements of Japanese horror, which now captivates the world. This not only follows the original TV series, which was created in the "supernatural action" genre, but also utilizes modern direction to further explore the potential of the "Kamen Rider" title. In addition, the series of speedy and impactful action scenes, including breathtaking motorcycle action that surpasses the previous film, can be said to have created an overwhelming action film that transcends not only tokusatsu films but also the boundaries of Japanese cinema. Moreover, the drama that highlights their humanity, not just as action heroes, is also present. The film delicately portrays the anguish of Hongou and Ichimonji, who have become non-human cyborgs, and the conflict within Kazami Shiro, who becomes V3, bringing to light their individual human dramas.In every sense, "Kamen Rider THE NEXT" is a "NEXT STAGE" Kamen Rider that far surpasses its "legendary origins" and its "talked-about predecessor."
[Story]Two years have passed since Takeshi Hongou and Hayato Ichimonji betrayed Shocker. Takeshi Hongou was living a normal life as a high school teacher. Meanwhile, gruesome murders, where victims' faces were brutally disfigured, began to be discovered one after another, and strange rumors spread. It was said that the song of national idol Chiharu was always playing at the crime scenes.One day, Hongou heads to the apartment of Chiharu, who is said to be the best friend of Kotomi Kikuma, one of the problematic students in his class, along with Kotomi. However, they are greeted by a fake Chiharu with a disfigured face, and Shocker's new cyborg, Chainsaw Lizard, along with a group of Shocker Riders. Against the ruthless Shocker, Hongou helps Kotomi escape and transforms to confront them, but he is forced into a difficult battle.To understand the situation further, they visit Chiharu's brother, Shiro Kazami. However, Shiro Kazami attacks Hongou along with the Shocker Riders. He was a Shocker cyborg, V3, who had undergone modification surgery using nanobots.