Kento Handa and Yuria Haga reveal their thoughts on the new "Masked Rider 555 20th Paradise Regained! Event Official Report Arrives!

On May 5, 2023, the anniversary of the three "5 "s in a row, the "Masked Rider 555" event was held. Here is the official report.

⇒ The 20th anniversary of " Masked Rider 555" broadcast! On May 5, 2023, "Faiz Day", the "Heavenly Belt" "Saiga Driver" appeared as a CSM!

Masked Rider 555 (Faiz) is the fourth series of the Heisei Masked Rider series that aired from January 2003 to January 2004 on the TV Asahi network. The main character, Takumi Inui (Kento Handa), is a young man who fights as Masked Rider Faiz when he encounters Mari Sonoda (Yuria Haga), a girl with a special transformation tool called "Faiz Gear," and is attacked by the deformed monster "Orphenok. Unlike the previous series, the story depicted the anguish of the monster's side, and the ensemble drama that was not a simple dualism of good and evil drew a great deal of attention.

The "Masked Rider 555: 20th Paradise Reign" will be screened for a limited time in 2024 and released on Blu-ray and DVD.
This film will be a legitimate sequel that takes place 20 years after the last episode of the TV series, and features the original cast. The cast includes Kento Handa as Takumi Inui, Yuria Haga as the heroine Mari Sonoda, Kohei Murakami as Masato Soka, and Mitsuru Karahashi as Naoya Kaido.

The "Masked Rider 555" event was held on May 5, 2023, the anniversary of the three "5 "s in a row. The official report has arrived and will be introduced below.

Official Report

On May 5, 2023, the anniversary of the three "5 "s in a row, the "Masked Rider 555 (Faiz)" event was held.

The event, for which tickets for 1,600 people were sold out immediately, was attended by Kento Handa, who plays Takumi Inui and Masked Rider Phaze, Yuria Haga, who plays the heroine Mari Sonoda, Toshiki Iuei, the scriptwriter, Ryuta Tazaki, the pilot director, and Shinichiro Shirakura, the producer.

After a 15-minute clip of the final episode of the TV series "Masked Rider 555" from 20 years ago was shown to the audience, Handa and Haga appeared on stage and said, "The 20th anniversary coincidentally falls on the 5th year of 2023, so my dream came true. It is such a day. Thank you very much for today," said Handa, expressing his joy, and Haga said, "It's been a while. I never thought I would be able to share time with you all on this special day," said Haga with a smile.

Then, a surprise announcement was made on stage that V-Cinext "Masked Rider 555: 20th Paradise Reign" would be screened for a limited time and released on Blu-ray and DVD in 2024, which drew a surprised gasp from the audience.

From there, Inoue, Tasaki, and Shirakura also took the stage to share their thoughts on the production of the new film "Paradise Regained.

Handa said, "I can't repay all the support I have received from fans in the 10th and 20th anniversaries, but I couldn't do it alone, so I was really happy to hear about this. Thank you for allowing me to create the new "Kamen Rider 555"." He expressed his gratitude to the audience and those watching the distribution. Inoue expressed his enthusiasm for the new work, saying, "I'm on fire," and Tasaki said, "I think May 5, 2023, the middle of GW, is the day of "Masked Rider 555. Thank you for gathering here amidst all the fun we are having. After thanking them, Shirakura asked Inoue, "Do you know what this place is?" Inoue laughed and said, "It's a gathering of my fans." Shirakura then revealed the correct answer, "It's also the place associated with 'Masked Rider 555,' which I was stuck in the can for two weeks during the summer movie season to write about.

When asked how he was feeling about the long-awaited new film for the 20th anniversary, he answered, "I never dreamed of it, but I was surprised to find myself getting ready for it, but I thought, 'Okay, here it comes! I decided to take on the shooting of the film with a sense of "Oh, here it comes! Haga said, "I was surprised. I didn't think it would be a new film, and I'm anxious about how it will turn out because it's been a long time since I've worked on a film.

Shirakura added, "I am surprised, but I was secretly preparing for it." Handa added, "I am happy to be back as Takumi, and my fans have been waiting for me. Shirakura said, "It was the best final episode. It was frustrating, but I think it was a job well done." He also commented, "I think the scriptwriter and director are feeling pressure to make it right, not just Handa.

In response to these comments, Inoue said, "I am ready. There is nothing to worry about." Bute replied, "I can feel the enthusiasm of so many people gathered here today. I can really feel that it was this enthusiasm that made this project possible," said Tasaki, who also expressed his gratitude to the fans.

In the latter half of the event, Kohei Murakami (who plays Masato Soka) and Mitsuru Karahashi (who plays Naoya Kaido) asked questions to the videolator and to the audience.

Murakami expressed his happiness by saying, "I am happy that the sequel has been decided." He then asked the panelists, "What is your favorite part of Souka?" Handa replied, "His presence makes "Masked Rider 555" interesting. If he didn't come to Kikuchi Dry Cleaning...he would bring us all sorts of problems one after the other.
When Haga commented that he was good at ironing, Handa revealed that, contrary to Murakami, he was told by Director Ishida that he was really good at ironing bad plays, and he also confessed that the first time in his life he ironed was in a "Masked Rider 555" play.

Inoue, whose two-shot photos are often uploaded on Murakami's SNS, wowed the audience by saying, "We are like a couple in a malaise period, accepting everything we love, like, and hate," and drew more laughter by saying, "We can clean, wash, and cook in the same family.

Tazaki also exclaimed, "I think there are not many additional warriors who are loved so much." Shirakura added, "I quite regret that I wore my Soka T-shirt by mistake today. My favorite part is gone," he laughed.

Karasawa made the audience laugh by talking about how happy he was to be chosen to appear in "Masked Rider 555" at a time when he was suffering from the loss of his theater company. When asked by Tazaki and Shirakura, "Is there anything you didn't get to do in Masked Rider 555? We couldn't shoot on Gunkanjima, and we were allowed to do some challenging things.

After that, m.c.A.T. sang "The people with no name" and ISSA sang the theme song "Justiφ's." The audience's voltage reached its highest, but as the event was about to end, each of them gave a final message.

Shirakura said, "Today was the first time I heard ISSA sing live, and it gave me goosebumps. I couldn't go inside the studio, so I couldn't listen to it before, so I really enjoyed it as a guest," said Shirakura happily.
Tasaki said happily, "I think everyone's enthusiasm brought about this new "Masked Rider 555" production. I think we can be proud that we created this work.

Inoue said, "I am surprised at the enthusiasm. I wonder how the new "Masked Rider 555" will change after 20 years. I hope everyone enjoys it.

m.c.A.T. sang "The people with no name" for the first time at Saitama Super Arena with 10,000 extras. This year is the 20th anniversary of "Kamen Rider 555," last year was the 25th anniversary of ISSA's DA PUMP, and this year is my 30th anniversary. ISSA commented that he would be happy to be involved in some way in the new "Masked Rider 555," which has been loved for 20 years. Handa expressed his desire to sing the theme song.

Haga commented, "I think this is a heart-warming work for the 20th anniversary. Thank you for your continuous support. I hope that "Masked Rider 555" will continue to be a work that erases someone's darkness and brings light into their lives. Please look forward to it.

Finally, Handa expressed his joy and gratitude for the event, "I hope you will look forward to it next year! He closed the event by saying, "I hope you will look forward to it next year!

(*Honorifics omitted.)

Film Information
Masked Rider 555 20th Paradise Reigns" on V Cinext

Twenty years have passed since the broadcast of "Masked Rider 555 20th Paradise Reigns. I'll show you the continuation of my dream!
V Cinext "Masked Rider 555 20th Paradise Regained" will be screened! Super special report & teaser visual released!
The latest shocking work in which a new type of Faisu appears!
2024 Limited time screening, Blu-ray & DVD release.

The teaser poster features an upgraded new version of Phiz. In the foreground is the motorcycle Autobazin, which has been fighting together for a long time. In the background, Wolf Orphenok, another form of Takumi Inui, is projected on the wall, giving the teaser visual a sense of the time that has passed from the Orphenok of the past to the new version of Faiz. The catchphrase, "I'll show you the rest of my dream," which is reminiscent of the last episode in which Orphenok made a decision to protect everyone's "dream," is attached to the teaser visual, which heightens expectations for the completely new film.

In the super special news, Takumi Inui (Kento Handa) appears on stage amidst the sound of "Standing by" from the Phize phone, followed by the sound of transformation standby. And you thought it was a back view of Faiz... The new Faiz, which makes its first appearance in this work, is unveiled early.
Takumi and Mari, who talked about their dreams in the last episode, and Kaido's present and Soka's existence. Let's check out the preview that raises expectations.

<CAST>
Kento Handa, Yuria Haga, Kohei Murakami, Mitsuru Karahashi, etc.

＜STAFF>
Original story: Shotaro Ishinomori Screenplay: Toshiki Inoue Director: Ryuta Tazaki

<screening information
Limited time screening in 2024
<Package Information
Blu-ray & DVD release in 2024

Distributor/Released by Toei Video

Special Report

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