Kamen Rider Kabuto Episode 1 -

When he fully forms, stands in his Masked Form (the heavy, armored defensive state). However, to defeat the Worm, he needs speed. He flips a switch on his belt, and reality shatters.

The episode begins on a chaotic night in Shibuya, Tokyo. A massive meteorite crashes into the city, creating a giant crater and unleashing a strange, mysterious green light. In the aftermath, bizarre alien lifeforms—later known as —descend, capable of mimicking humans perfectly. The Japanese government quickly quarantines the entire area, covering up the incident as a "meteor disaster." The truth is hidden from the public.

He is Tendou Souji (played by the late Hiro Mizushima), a brooding culinary genius who lives by a single motto: "Grandmother once said... 'Walking the path of heaven, the man who will rule everything is me.'"

Seven years later, a secret organization called has been formed to combat the Worms, who now secretly live among humans. ZECT has developed a powerful armored system: the Masked Rider System . However, the system’s most powerful unit—the Kabuto Zecter —is not under their control. It moves on its own, seeking a worthy user. kamen rider kabuto episode 1

The public knows nothing of the Worms. To cover up Worm attacks, ZECT stages "gas leaks" or "structural collapses." But one young man is about to change everything.

We meet (20 years old), a confident, almost arrogant young man who runs a small café with his younger sister, Hiyori Kusakabe (a reserved girl with a mysterious past). Tendou speaks of "walking the path of heaven, the one who rules over all." He is calm, skilled in martial arts, and always cooks a perfect omelet—his signature dish.

Now lightweight, Kabuto moves at blinding speed. The Worm tries to counter, but Kabuto activates his signature ability: . Time slows to a crawl. Raindrops hang in the air. The Worm’s super speed is useless. Kabuto moves like a blur, landing rapid punches and kicks. When he fully forms, stands in his Masked

Directed by the legendary (known for his cinematic work in Agito and 555 ), Episode 1 looks like a sci-fi blockbuster rather than a children’s show.

For fans looking to revisit the origin or new viewers curious about where to start, dissecting Episode 1 of Kamen Rider Kabuto reveals why this season remains a cult classic nearly two decades later.

In a crowded restaurant scene, a Worm attacks a ZECT operative. Chaos erupts. But Tendou calmly continues cooking an omelet. When a ZECT soldier hands him the Kabuto Zecter (a massive, mechanical blue beetle) and begs him to transform, Tendou refuses. The episode begins on a chaotic night in Shibuya, Tokyo

Suddenly, a giant metallic beetle—red and silver, about the size of a dog—flies through the air. It’s the . It lands in Tendou’s hand, chirring loudly. Tendou smirks, places the Zecter on his waist, and a silver belt materializes around him.

The series opens seven years after a massive struck the Shibuya district in Tokyo. This disaster brought more than just destruction; it introduced the Worms , extraterrestrial lifeforms with the terrifying ability to mimic human appearance and memories perfectly.

"The Birth of a Hero: A Review of Kamen Rider Kabuto Episode 1"