'Kamen Rider' rides into KL with a 50th-anniversary celebration exhibition

The 'Kamen Rider 50th Anniversary Exhibition', launched in Nagoya, Japan in March 2022, is the largest and most comprehensive showcase in the franchise’s history. After captivating fans in cities like Fukuoka, Tokyo, and Kagoshima, it now brings Kamen Rider’s legacy to new audiences in Kuala Lumpur. Photo: Toei Co, Ltd

Fans of Japanese tokusatsu ("special effects") and superhero culture are in for a treat as the Kamen Rider 50 Years Exhibition is set to visit Kuala Lumpur. This immersive showcase will celebrate over five decades of the iconic franchise, highlighting its cultural impact, technological evolution, and lasting appeal.

Taking place at Incubase Arena, Fahrenheit88, Bukit Bintang, the exhibition will open on Jan 10, 2025. It will feature three generations of Kamen Rider – Showa, Heisei, and Reiwa – alongside monsters and villains from infamous evil organizations like Shocker, Geldam, and Gel Shocker.