is the theatrical
superhero
A superhero or superheroine is a stock character that typically possesses ''superpowers'', abilities beyond those of ordinary people, and fits the role of the hero, typically using his or her powers to help the world become a better place, ...
film adaptation of the
Japan
Japan ( ja, 日本, or , and formally , ''Nihonkoku'') is an island country in East Asia. It is situated in the northwest Pacific Ocean, and is bordered on the west by the Sea of Japan, while extending from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north ...
ese 2004
Kamen Rider series
The , also known as ''Masked Rider Series'' (until Decade), is a Japanese superhero media franchise consisting of tokusatsu television programs, films, manga, and anime, created by manga artist Shotaro Ishinomori. ''Kamen Rider'' media genera ...
, ''
Kamen Rider Blade'', directed by
Hidenori Ishida
Hidenori (written: 秀典, 秀憲, 秀則, 秀徳, 英則, 英徳 or 英智) is a masculine Japanese given name. Notable people with the name include:
*, Japanese sound effects editor
*, Japanese manga artist
*, Japanese ice hockey player
*, Japan ...
and
Katsuya Watanabe
is both a masculine Japanese given name and a Japanese surname.
Possible writings
*克也, "gram, to be"
*勝也, "win, to be"
*勝矢, "win, arrow"
*勝哉, "win, how"
*勝夜, "win, night"
*活耶, "active, father"
*活弥, "active, extensive, ...
and written by
Toshiki Inoue
is a Japanese screenwriter from Saitama Prefecture. He is known for his work on anime and tokusatsu dramas and films. He is the son of , who himself was a screenwriter for tokusatsu dramas. He is also a manga author, and has written both ''Mebiu ...
.
The film is produced by Ishimori Productions and
Toei, the producers of all the previous television series and films of the Kamen Rider series. Following the tradition of all
Heisei Kamen Rider movies, it is a double bill with the movie for 2004's
Super Sentai series ''
Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger'', ''
Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger The Movie: Full Blast Action'', both of which premiered on September 11, 2004. The film's title is translated into English as ''Masked Rider Blade The Movie: Missing Ace''.
The Director's Cut was released on DVD on May 21, 2005 and peaked at number 13 in the weekly Oricon chart, remaining in the list for 5 weeks.
A Blu-Ray reissue of the movie was released on June 13, 2010.
Plot
Four years after an alternate ending to the series, in which Blade seals the Joker, the characters have moved on with their lives:
Kenzaki is a garbage man which in comparison to the chaos he went through was a huge change of pace, Mutsuki has graduated high school, and Kotarō has published a book about the Kamen Riders to great success, but on Amane's upcoming birthday, it was revealed that she has become a delinquent without the emotional support of Hajime. The Undead have been re-released,
and a new trio of Kamen Riders—
Glaive
A glaive (or glave) is a European polearm, consisting of a single-edged blade on the end of a pole. It is similar to the Japanese naginata, the Chinese guandao, the Korean woldo, and the Russian sovnya.
Overview
Typically, the blade is arou ...
,
Larc and
Lance—have emerged from BOARD, now led by Tachibana.
After recapturing two of the Category Aces, Kenzaki and Mutsuki join with the new Riders. When all the Undead are sealed once more, Glaive reveals himself to be the Albino Joker, a white version of the original Joker, and captures Kotarō's niece to obtain the ultimate power, sealing her in the Vanity Card. In order to free Amane from the card, Hajime is unsealed from the Joker Card and the four Riders are again united, intent on saving Amane and stopping the Albino Joker. In the end, Hajime swaps his life for Amane in the Vanity Card and allows himself to be destroyed by Blade to weaken Jashin 14. Blade uses his King Form to cut Jashin 14 in half, putting an end to the Undead.
Cast
* :
* :
* : (Played as "Hironari Amano")
* :
* :
* :
* :
* :
* :
* :
* :
* :
* :
* :
* :
* :
*
Rider Chips
* :
* :
* :
* Rouzer Voice:
* King Rouzer Voice:
Songs
;Theme song:
*"ELEMENTS"
**Lyrics:
Shoko Fujibayashi
is a Japanese lyricist who has written the lyrics for several tokusatsu television series' theme songs. Most recently, Fujibayashi has worked with Shuhei Naruse on the soundtracks of '' Kamen Rider Den-O'', ''Kamen Rider Kiva'', and their films. S ...
**Composition:
Miki Fujisue
**Composition: Rider Chips,
Cher Watanabe
Cher (; born Cherilyn Sarkisian; May 20, 1946) is an American singer, actress and television personality. Often referred to by the media as the "Goddess of Pop", she has been described as embodying female autonomy in a male-dominated industr ...
**Artist:
Rider Chips featuring
Ricky Ricky may refer to:
Places
*Říčky (Brno-Country District), a village and municipality in the Czech Republic
*Říčky v Orlických horách, a village in the north of the Czech Republic
* Rickmansworth, a town in England sometimes called "Ricky" ...
*:After his performance in "ELEMENTS," Ricky was made Rider Chips' permanent vocalist.
References
External links
Cinema Online review
{{Kamen Rider Blade
2004 films
Blade
Kamen Rider Blade