Masked Rider" celebrates its 50th anniversary! Comments from Hiroshi Fujioka as Masked Rider No.1/Takeru Hongo have arrived!

Hiroshi Fujioka, who played Masked Rider No. 1/Takeru Hongo in "Masked Rider," which began airing on April 3, 1971, has commented on the 50th anniversary of the birth of Masked Rider.

The first episode of "Masked Rider" began airing at 19:30 on April 3, 1971.
For half a century, it has been loved as a popular hero among children and adults not only in Japan but also all over the world, until "Masked Rider Saber" currently airing on TV Asahi.

Today, April 3, 2021, "Masked Rider" celebrates its 50th anniversary.
A mysterious countdown has already appeared on the Masked Rider Web page, and the site is filled with anticipation of "What is going to happen? and "What's going to happen?

⇒ Three mysterious countdown timers have suddenly appeared on the " Masked Rider Web! Something will happen on April 3 (Saturday), the 50th anniversary of the birth of "Masked Rider.

Something is going to happen on April 3 (Saturday), the 50th anniversary of the birth of "Masked Rider". There is no one better to start this memorable day than this man.
Hiroshi Fujioka, who played Masked Rider No. 1/Takeru Hongo in the "Masked Rider" series that began airing on April 3, 1971, has commented on the "50th anniversary of Masked Rider.

Encouraged by Mr. Fujioka's passionate and loving comments, "Masked Rider 50th Anniversary" has finally begun, and we hope you will check it out.

Hiroshi Fujioka's comment

The first Masked Rider was aired on TV on April 3, 1971, and the 50th anniversary is ・・・・
The years pass so quickly. Looking back, it was a checkered youth and start.
During the filming of the 10th episode before the telecast, while challenging himself to do everything himself without using stunts, he was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident and underwent major surgery, being told that he would never recover. As I lay in bed in the worst pain and agony, I saw my own heroic figure on TV during the first broadcast of Kamen Rider.
It was on April 3, a day that I will never forget, that I stifled my wailing and sobbing and departed in despair.
I will omit the epic battle with myself that followed, as it is beyond words.
Thanks to everyone who has been kind to me, I have made a miraculous comeback, and have been called the masked rider who has returned, from the time of my resurrection and appearance to the present day,
From its appearance to the present, it has been a series of miracles, truly miraculous, thanks to all of you to whom I am indebted.
Even now, I can't believe that it continues to have an impact on so many children. ・・・・・・
As I played the role of Takeru Hongo, the first Masked Rider, I was reminded of the many memories and hardships of the many people involved at the time, and I was deeply moved by the fact that the history of my predecessors and teachers, all now deceased, has been etched into the present day.
Children all over the world are in constant search of heroes, and the impressions that have been seared into their hearts by the heroes of their time will have a tremendous impact on their lives forever.
The responsibility and influence of playing the role of a hero is tremendous, and will continue to have a tremendous impact in the future.
It was said that "Heroes never die, they are eternal.
The words of Mr. Shotaro Ishinomori, the late great genius and author of the original manga, "Heroes never die, they are eternal.
I feel that the spirit of Mr. Ishinomori's wish for his children will shine even brighter from now on.
Masked Rider is a hero created by the Japanese people.
Masked Rider will continue to fight for the humanity of the world. ・・・・・・

He will always be by your side forever: ・・・・・・

Gassho,
Hiroshi Fujioka,

The "Masked Rider 50th Anniversary" hashtag campaign has started!

And in order to make this April 3, 2021, all about "Masked Rider", we are looking for your thoughts and feelings about "Masked Rider" as well!
Let's freely post your thoughts on the "Masked Rider" series, which marks the 50th anniversary of its birth, on your own SNS with the hashtag #KamenRider50th.
Any thoughts, including your own memories of "Masked Rider," your love for "Masked Rider," and your expectations for the future, are acceptable.
You can also freely use the Masked Rider 50th anniversary logo image and post your thoughts and feelings about Masked Rider for the past 50 years.

At 19:30, the press conference will be streamed live, and it has been decided urgently!

You cannot take your eyes off "Masked Rider" today!
In addition, as indicated by the mysterious countdown on the Masked Rider Web, a major announcement awaits at 8:00 and 10:00 today.
And at 19:30, the time when the first episode of "Masked Rider" starts airing, a press conference with further announcements will be held...! The live broadcast has been urgently scheduled, so stay tuned to the official Twitter account of Masked Rider WEB and the "Masked Rider 50th Anniversary Project".

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