Kamen Rider Build NEW WORLD: Kamen Rider Cross-Z
Kamen Rider Build NEW WORLD: Kamen Rider Cross-Z

Kamen Rider Build NEW WORLD: Kamen Rider Cross-Z

2019Movie50 minJapanese

Kamen Rider Build NEW WORLD: Kamen Rider Cross-Z is a post-series V-Cinema film of Kamen Rider Build. It will focus on the character of Ryuga Banjo, Kamen Rider Cross-Z, along with Kamen Rider Prime Rogue. It was announced immediately following the broadcast of the final episode of Kamen Rider Build. The film will have a limited theatrical release in Japanese theaters before its home video release. This is the last Kamen Rider movie to be released in the Heisei era.

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IMDb7.5/10
Director: Ryuta TasakiGenres: Action, Sci-Fi, Tokusatsu, Superhero

Plot Summary

Set after the events of Kamen Rider Build, this film focuses on the aftermath of the great war and the efforts to rebuild. Banjo Ryuga, now living a peaceful life, must once again don the mantle of Kamen Rider Cross-Z when a new threat emerges from a mysterious Skywall fragment. He teams up with his allies to protect the innocent and uncover the truth behind the new dangers.

Critical Reception

As a direct continuation and epilogue to the popular 'Kamen Rider Build' series, 'Kamen Rider Build NEW WORLD: Kamen Rider Cross-Z' was generally well-received by fans for its focus on the beloved character Kazumi Sawatari and its exploration of the post-war world. It was praised for continuing the established lore and providing a satisfying conclusion for fans of the original series, though critical reviews from mainstream outlets are less common for this type of specialized media.

What Reviewers Say

  • Fans appreciated the deep dive into Kamen Rider Cross-Z's character and his personal journey.
  • The film successfully expanded on the lore established in the 'Kamen Rider Build' television series.
  • Action sequences and fight choreography were highlighted as strong points for series enthusiasts.

Google audience: Audience feedback generally reflects enthusiasm for the continuation of the 'Kamen Rider Build' narrative, with many viewers expressing satisfaction with the development of Kamen Rider Cross-Z's story and the overall conclusion offered by the film.

Fun Fact

The film was produced as a direct-to-video (V-Cinema) release, a common format for spin-off stories within the Kamen Rider franchise that allow for deeper exploration of characters and plot threads not fully covered in the main television series.

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