
Blu-ray release: ‘Kamen Rider X’
By Phil Mills | Jul 25, 2025
Discotek Media are bringing the 1974 Japanese tokusatsu superhero television series ‘Kamen Rider X’ (仮面ライダーX) to US Blu-ray on July 29, 2025.
Directed by Itaru Orita, the series revolves around a young man who is transformed into Kamen Rider X by his genius roboticist father, allowing him to embark on a vengeful one-man war against the world-dominating G.O.D. organisation. The cast includes Ryo Hayami, Naoko Miyama, Akiji Kobayashi, Yasuhiko Uchida, Chisako Kosaka, and Miyuki Hayata.
Synopsis: Ever since Keisuke Jin stepped off the ferry, he’s been in the crosshairs of G.O.D.—an evil organisation bent on world domination. Determined to break out from under G.O.D.’s thumb, Keisuke’s genius roboticist father gears up to fight back! However, a shocking betrayal results in the Jins’ untimely demise! But with his dying breath, the elder Jin transforms Keisuke into a new breed of cyborg—Kamen Rider X! Fueled by a desire for revenge and unanswered questions, the X Rider embarks on a one-man war against G.O.D.!
Features:
• All 35 episodes in 1080p high definition
• Japanese language
• English subtitles
• Region: A
‘Kamen Rider X’ is available to pre-order now from Amazon.com.
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