Presented by Japan Information & Culture Center, Embassy of Japan and The DC Anime Club

Masked Rider: The First

© 2005 ISHIMORI PRO•TOEI COMPANY, LTD All Rights Reserved. DVD package and design by Tokyo Shock 2007 Thursday April 24 6:30 PM

The evil terrorist organization SHOCKER is kidnapping unwilling citizens and turning them into cyborg inhumanoids used to carry out SHOCKER’s nefarious schemes. The only man who can stand in their way is one of SHOCKER’s own inhumanoid agents who cannot forget his humanity- KAMEN RIDER!

Kamen Rider: The First is a 2005 film based on the popular comic book and TV series Kamen Rider of the 1970’s. The show and comic still enjoy a large fanbase and legendary status in Japan. With his trademark bug-eyed helmet and black motorcycle, Kamen Rider, rides around Japan acrobatically battling with a colorful cast of villains from the SHOCKER organization. Kamen Rider helped to establish the famous genre of Japanese television and movies known as Tokusatsu.

Tokusatsu shows are known for their use of special effects, gigantic monsters, imaginative costumes, and high-flying, fast-paced martial arts fight scenes. Other icons of tokusatsu lore include Ultraman, Godzilla and The Mighty Morphing Power Rangers. Don’t miss this chance to see one of the legends of the genre on the big screen!

In Japanese with English Subtitles 90 minutes This event is free and open to the public. Reservations are required. RSVP to [email protected] Seating is limited and granted on a first come, first served basis

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