Kamen Rider Kuuga

A new hero, a new legend.

122000•24m•9.0/10

Action & AdventureKidsDramaSci-Fi & FantasyMystery

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When a group of archaeologists uncover the tomb of a legendary warrior, they unearth Kuuga’s belt, accidentally releasing an ancient race of monsters called the Grongi, bent on destroying humanity. Enter Yusuke Godai, a modern-day guy next door, who learns he is telepathically linked to the mysterious stone belt. With its power, he transforms into the legendary warrior known as Kuuga, humanity’s only defense against the murderous Grongi monsters.

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Production

Ishimori Production, TV Asahi, Toei Company

Language

Status

Ended

First Aired

January 30, 2000

Last Aired

January 21, 2001

Networks

tv asahi

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

Revival

Air date: 2000-01-30

A group of archaeologists open a tomb that awakens horrible monsters, while journeyman Yusuke Godai is compelled to access a strange belt from the tomb to fight back against them.

Transformation

Air date: 2000-02-06

A drunkard witnessed a murder by an Unidentified Lifeform near a Church. Meanwhile, Yusuke is bothered by the idea of fighting and is unsure if it was right until he saw the daughter of one of the slain archeologists crying.

Tokyo

Air date: 2000-02-13

Yusuke Godai leaves the message, "I've returned to Tokyo because of some important business. But I will return tonight."

Sprint

Air date: 2000-02-20

As #5 continues to rampage with her speed through Tokyo, Ichijou must come to a decision regarding whether to work alongside Yusuke.

Distance

Air date: 2000-02-27

Through his combination with Detective Ichijo, Yusuke Godai a.k.a. Kuuga is victorious over the Unidentified Lifeform #5, Zu-Mebio-Da.

Azure Dragon

Air date: 2000-03-05

In the battle against Unidentified Lifeform #6, Zu-Batsu-Ba, who had been appearing frequently in the Suginami ward, Kuuga's body changed from red to blue...

Grief

Air date: 2000-03-12

Three months have passed since the series of events with the Unidentified Lifeforms broke out.

Archer

Air date: 2000-03-19

During the battle with the bee-type monster Me-Badjisu-Ba that approaches from the sky, Kuuga's body changes from blue to green.

Siblings

Air date: 2000-03-26

At the combined investigation headquarters of Ichijo and other detectives, they've confirmed from their investigation so far that the Unidentified Lifeforms have a habit of gathering in one location...

E10

Fierceness

Air date: 2000-04-02

As Yusuke tries to convince Minori to accept his changes, he tries to figure out a method to bring out the fourth Kuuga form.

E11

Promise

Air date: 2000-04-09

Yusuke's plan to meet with a former teacher to keep an old promise becomes interrupted with the attack of a powerful Gurongi.

E12

Teacher

Air date: 2000-04-16

Sakurako helps Yusuke's former teacher renew his confidence all while Yusuke works on a new move for Kuuga to defeat the rhino Gurongi.

E13

Suspicion

Air date: 2000-04-23

While a new discovery at the Kuuga tomb begins to emerge, Ichijo investigates a man with a neck tattoo that was at the scene where a Gurongi committed a massacre aboard a ferry.

E14

Omen

Air date: 2000-04-30

Kuuga escapes battle with Unidentified Lifeform No. 23. While getting treated for injuries sustained in battle, Yuusuke is reunited with someone who has turned their back on life...

E15

Armor

Air date: 2000-05-07

Ichijo feels the pressure of working on an important day as he and Yusuke try to decipher the truth of the mysterious artifact flying towards Tokyo.

E16

Creed

Air date: 2000-05-14

With the Gurongi case seemingly over, Yusuke is brought in to have his bike and its new armor studied as Ichijo tries to reach out to his sick mother.

E17

Preparation

Air date: 2000-05-21

A recap of the past battles between Kuuga and the Gurongi in the midst of Yusuke facing a powerful opponent.

E18

Loss

Air date: 2000-05-28

When Yusuke becomes poisoned by a sickly Gurongi, his friends and allies must come together to figure out what to do next.

E19

Artifact

Air date: 2000-06-04

Tsubaki and Sakurako try to figure a way of saving Yuusuke's life as Ichijou and the police continue to track down the deadly mushroom Gurongi.

E20

Smile

Air date: 2000-06-11

Yusuke catches up with his friends after his death scare as Me·Ginoga·De returns once again.

E21

Secrets

Air date: 2000-06-25

Ichijou tracks the Bat Gurongi as it flies between Tokyo and Nagano for an unknown reason as a Gurongi begins a new assault to gain a promotion in position.

E22

Game

Air date: 2000-07-02

As Ichijou continues to track the Bat Gurongi and figure on how to deal with the tricky means of Me·Galme·Re, he makes new discoveries regarding the motives of the Gurongi attacks.

E23

Uneasiness

Air date: 2000-07-09

Yusuke and Sakurako worry about Kuuga's increasing power and the Rider's increased pain as the last "Me" Gurongi makes her move at promotion.

E24

Strengthening

Air date: 2000-07-16

With his powers uncontrollable and Me·Garima·Ba unable to be defeated on his own, Yuusuke tries to figure out the means to master and control the growing power within Kuuga.

E25

Wandering

Air date: 2000-07-23

Yusuke's old teacher becomes worried for an elusive student who skips school to go to Tokyo just as the first Go-Level Gurongi starts his game.

E26

Myself

Air date: 2000-07-30

While dealing with his first Go-level opponent, Yuusuke tracks down his teacher's student in order to help him determine his problems in coping.

E27

Ripple

Air date: 2000-08-06

Minori's friend frets over the future her unborn child will have in a world with the Gurongi as a new Go-level begins to attack swimming pools.

E28

Clarification

Air date: 2000-08-13

Yuusuke and Ichijo try to finally discover a pattern to the Go-level Gurongi in order to find the clue for stopping Go·Bemiu·Gi's watery attacks.

E29

Crossroads

Air date: 2000-08-20

Tsubaki tries to explain and warn about Yuusuke's new upgrades, while a former problem prepares for a contest amidst a Gurongi attack.

E30

Fate

Air date: 2000-08-27

Junichi bemoans his problems in trying to figure out where he belongs in the midst of the Gurongi crisis while Yusuke realizes what he must do to defeat the defense of Go·Gamego·Re.

E31

Retaliation

Air date: 2000-09-03

In the aftermath of the destruction of his previous battle, Yuusuke recaps the evolution of Kuuga's Rising form while Go·Badaa·Ba finally begins his Gegel.

E32

Obstacle

Air date: 2000-09-10

As Yuusuke becomes outclassed by Go·Badaa·Ba, Ichijou tries to figure the means to defeat it with or without an upgraded bike being held up by the police's fears of Kuuga's growing power.

E33

Cooperation

Air date: 2000-09-17

As Yusuke continues to struggle to find some way of stopping Go·Badaa·Ba, Ichijou makes a last-ditch effort to gain the upgraded bike for Kuuga by any means necessary.

E34

Tremble

Air date: 2000-10-01

Yuusuke and Ichijou investigate a Gurongi massacring boys at a high school, while a murder summons Sakurako back to Nagano for further investigation.

E35

Emotion

Air date: 2000-10-08

Unidentified Lifeform #42, porcupine-type monster Go-Jaraji-Da, is given the rule to kill Midorikawa Academy's second year boy students and repeatedly murders.

E36

Complication

Air date: 2000-10-15

Following a realization, Sakurako and Ichijou enter the Gurongi tomb to find new clues on the mysterious #0 as two Gurongi battle in Tokyo.

E37

Approach

Air date: 2000-10-22

Sakurako makes a discovery regarding Kuuga's further evolution even as Goma continues to interfere and cause problems with his pursuit of the Gegel mastermind.

E38

Transition

Air date: 2000-10-29

Balva, Goma and Sakurako continue to hint at the threat of the return of Daguva, even as Yuusuke and the police try to figure out #43's pattern.

E39

Goma

Air date: 2000-11-12

With dual crisis, Yuusuke must manage Go·Zazalu·Ba so he can deal with the rampaging Xu·Goma·Gu as he continues to kill to draw out Daguva.

E40

Impulse

Air date: 2000-11-19

Yuusuke, Sakurako, Ichijou and Enokida discuss Kuuga, #0 and the mysterious final prophecy as another Gurongi begins attacking airplanes.

E41

Control

Air date: 2000-11-26

Yuusuke comforts Nana when she tries to help her understand the means to be an actor in regards to an exercise associated with the Gurongi massacres.

E42

Battlefield

Air date: 2000-12-03

After an extremely intense battle with a powerful Gurongi, Yusuke and his allies discuss the connections that exist between Kuuga and his opponents.

E43

Reality

Air date: 2000-12-10

Ichijou goes to support Mika taking part in a flute contest, where he gets involved in a hostage crisis in progress.

E44

Crisis

Air date: 2000-12-17

Enokida tries to figure how to balance her work and her motherly duties as the final Go-Level Gurongi uses a tactic to guarantee passage through the Final Gegel.

E45

Archenemy

Air date: 2000-12-24

As Yuusuke is defeated by the strengthened Go·Gadol·Ba, Enokida rushes to complete the Nerve-Shattering Bullets even at risk of estranging her son.

E46

Indomitable

Air date: 2000-12-31

Sakurako convinces Tsubaki to do another upgrade for Yuusuke to solidify his power and handle Gadol while Jean assists Enokida in trying to handle her connection with her son.

E47

Decision

Air date: 2001-01-07

Through the efforts of Kuuga and the police, Unidentified Lifeform #46 Go-Gadoru-Ba is defeated. However it simultaneously means #0 will bring forth the ultimate darkness.

E48

Kuuga

Air date: 2001-01-14

Yusuke resolves to become the 'dreadful warrior' in order to defeat #0, and before that final deciding battle, he rides his bike through the unrelenting downpour to give thanks once again to all the people who supported him.

E49

Yusuke

Air date: 2001-01-21

To defeat the one who brings the ultimate darkness, N-Daguba-Zeba, Yusuke transforms into the Ultimate Form, the dreadful warrior. Staining the brilliant white snow field with crimson blood in this literal fight to the death, at last, the conclusion is reached....