Kamen Rider Amazon
Kamen Rider Amazon

Kamen Rider Amazon

1975TV ShowEndedJapanese

A plane crashes in the Amazon rainforest, leaving young Daisuke Yamamoto stranded without his parents. Soon adopted by an Incan tribe under the name "Amazon", he becomes a wild child, living off the land. However, his village is massacred by the Ten-Faced Demon Gorgos, who searches for the powerful GiGi Armlet to take over the world with it. The last Inca, Elder Bago, gives Amazon the GiGi Armlet for safekeeping and uses his knowledge of Incan science and magic to perform a mystic ritual on Amazon and transform him into the powerful "Kamen Rider Amazon" before dying. Now in Japan, Amazon battles the evil organization Gedon, unaware of why they pursue him. Befriending Professor Kousaka's nephew and niece, Amazon learns of the GiGi Armlet's true nature and ultimately defeats Gedon, then the Garanda Empire.

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IMDb7.4/10
Director: Kouhei OguriGenres: Tokusatsu, Superhero, Action, Sci-Fi, Horror

Plot Summary

Daisuke Yamamoto, raised in the Amazon jungle by his archaeologist father, is gifted a powerful amulet before his father's death. He is then brought to Japan and transformed into Kamen Rider Amazon, a wild and ferocious hero who fights against the evil organization "Geddon". Kamen Rider Amazon's battles are primal, reflecting his jungle upbringing, as he strives to protect humanity from monstrous threats while seeking the truth about his father's past and Geddon's ultimate goals.

Critical Reception

Kamen Rider Amazon is often remembered for its darker, more violent tone compared to its predecessors, which resonated with a segment of the audience. While it maintained the core appeal of the Kamen Rider franchise, its departure from some established conventions led to a mixed reception initially. However, it has since gained a cult following for its unique take on the superhero formula and its memorable monster designs.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unique, wild portrayal of a Kamen Rider.
  • Noted for its darker themes and increased violence.
  • Seen as a departure from the typical Kamen Rider formula, which some viewers appreciated.

Google audience: Audience reception is varied, with some appreciating the raw, jungle-inspired approach to the hero and his battles, while others found it a bit too unconventional compared to earlier Kamen Rider series.

Fun Fact

Kamen Rider Amazon's unique design, featuring a "beast man" motif and the use of fangs and claws, was a deliberate departure from the more insectoid designs of previous Riders, aiming for a more primitive and savage aesthetic.

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