How Many Kamen Rider Seasons Are There In Total?

Counting 'Kamen Rider' seasons is like trying to organize a toy shelf that keeps expanding—just when you think you’ve got it, Bandai drops another belt! Mainline series? Around 40, but the real magic’s in the details. The Showa era (1971–1989) had classics like 'Kamen Rider Black,' where the heroes battled shadowy cults. Then Heisei rebooted it in 2000 with 'Kuuga,' and suddenly Riders were saving cities with ancient runes. Phase 2 gave us meme-worthy moments (looking at you, 'Kamen Rider Ex-Aid' and your pixelated dragons).

And then there’s the Reiwa era, where each season feels like a genre mashup. 'Saber' was a fantasy novel come to life, while 'Revice' mixed family drama with dinosaur tattoos. Oh, and specials like 'Kamen Rider Amazons'? Dark, bloody, and totally not for kids. Honestly, the franchise’s ability to reinvent itself while keeping that core of 'heroes fighting for humanity' is why I’ve spent way too much money on DX belts.

Man, trying to count all the 'Kamen Rider' seasons feels like herding electrified grasshoppers—it’s chaotic but thrilling! Officially, as of now, there are over 40 distinct seasons if you count everything from the original 1971 series to the latest Reiwa era entries like 'Kamen Rider Geats.' But here’s the twist: some spin-offs, movies, and even those weird crossovers like 'Kamen Rider Decade' blur the lines. The Showa era alone had 10, Heisei Phase 1 added another 10, and Phase 2 piled on 10 more before Reiwa kicked in. And let’s not forget the standalone gems like 'Kamen Rider Shin' or the SD shorts—those count for hardcore fans too!

What’s wild is how each era reflects its time. Showa Riders were gritty vigilantes, Heisei leaned into tragic backstories ('Kamen Rider Faiz' still hurts), and Reiwa? They’re experimenting with gameshow themes and corporate satire. If you’re new, I’d say start with 'Kamen Rider W'—it’s the perfect mix of detective noir and monster-of-the-week fun. But be warned: once you fall down this rabbit hole, you’ll be debating Rider systems and belt jingles for life.

If someone asked me to marathon every 'Kamen Rider' season back-to-back, I’d need a decade and a lifetime supply of ramen. The total hovers near 40, but it’s the variety that stuns. From the motorcycle-obsessed Showa days to Heisei’s emotional roller coasters ('Kamen Rider Blade’s ending still wrecks me), each era brings something fresh. Reiwa’s 'Zero-One' even tackled AI ethics with corporate battles and sad clown terrorists. And let’s not skip the movies—some are canon, some are glorified toy commercials, but all are gloriously extra. My personal shrine has a spot for 'Kamen Rider Gaim,' where fruit samurai fought in dance battles. Only in this franchise.