Kamen Rider Black Sun Season 1

Kamen Rider Black Sun Season 1 has built a real following on and among viewers who want their sci-fi to think as hard as it looks. Across 1 season, the show has had time to find its rhythm and keep it. 64 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Hidetoshi Nishijima sets the tone, and the world-building does the rest. Put it on tonight and see for yourself.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Kamen Rider Black Sun Season 1 is worth clearing space for. What makes Kamen Rider Black Sun Season 1 work is that the ideas never crowd out the people having them. Season 1 of Kamen Rider Black Sun includes 10 episodes. It premiered in October 2022. This season stars Hidetoshi Nishijima, Tomoya Nakamura and Aoi Nakamura. Hidetoshi Nishijima and Tomoya Nakamura lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2022. Kamen Rider Black Sun Season 1 resists the temptation to explain everything, trusting the audience to sit with ambiguity. The consistency throughout is what elevates it — not every moment is the best, but none of them are a reason to stop watching.

Kamen Rider Black Sun Season 1 is satisfying on multiple levels — something to watch and something to think about after. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. A contained run means every episode is doing real work. Watch for Hidetoshi Nishijima in particular — the performance elevates the material. Satisfying on multiple levels.

🎬 Kamen Rider Black Sun Season 1 — Episode Guide

Episode 1

2022-10-28

Sacred stones are implanted in the bodies of two boys. Decades later, the world is divided. There are those who want to eliminate the "kaijin" and those who want to coexist with them. In the midst of this, there is a man, Kotaro Minami who’s somewhat a recluse. A young activist, Aoi Izumi wants to c...

Episode 2

2022-10-28

Prime minister Shinichi Dounami wields his power, as he lines his pockets through the kaijin business, taking advantage of the needy and minorities. The Gorgom Party, a political party linked to Dounami, sends an assassin to Kotaro with an order to recover the Kingstone. Nobuhiko takes action, but w...

Episode 3

2022-10-28

After the attack, Aoi and Kotaro find themselves in a strange relationship. Meanwhile, Bilgenia, who had obtained video evidence from Kawamoto, the wanted man doesn’t tell Dounami about it. In the midst of all this, the protest that Aoi participates in develops into violent clashes and chaos. Then s...

Episode 4

2022-10-28

Nobuhiko, together with the kaijins he gathered, tries to recover the former Gorgom. An old friend visits him and informs him that the Kingstone is under Aoi's care, so he goes to Kotaro... Meanwhile, Aoi is happy to see her father, Hideo Kawamoto again. However, Aoi is suddenly pursued relentlessly...

Episode 5

2022-10-28

Kotaro remembers Yukari's words about defeating the "Creation King". In his hometown, a facility for experimenting on kaijins remains, and Bilgenia awaits them. Aoi and her mother are taken captive. Kotaro tries to rescue them, but a "Mantis"stands in his way. In the battle, he learns the truth and ...

Episode 6

2022-10-28

The three priests conduct a ritual in response to Dounami's lamentation, but are rejected by the "Creation King". Meanwhile, an attack on the Gorgom Party is carried out. Darom clashes with Kotaro, but to protect the "monsters" he pleads for the succession of the "Creation King.” Meanwhile, Aoi and ...

Episode 7

2022-10-28

Kotaro confronts the "Creation King" once again. That meant facing the abominable past and everything was supposed to be settled. In front of the king's corpse, Nobuhiko is informed of the truth about Yukari. Meanwhile, Aoi and Shunsuke succeed in escaping despite losing various things. But on their...

Episode 8

2022-10-28

Rino, who has prepared for her own demise, entrusts "Nomi" with a "key", and he hands it to her daughter Aoi. Aoi is reunited with Kotaro after he regains consciousness, and she tells him with a smile that she has protected the Kingstone. Nobuhiko, who has risen to a new pinnacle by denying Darom's ...

Episode 9

2022-10-28

Nobuhiko, who has attained power over the kaijins, notifies Prime Minister Dounami that humans should take their place under their command. Meanwhile, in the sea cave where "kujira" is still providing treatment, a miracle occurs thanks to the power of Aoi, who has joined them. Kotaro, who is regener...

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Final Episode

2022-10-28

Black Sun transcends time and soars in the sky. Believing in his own justice, he heads to overthrow Shadow Moon for the sake of the planet. The two throw themselves into the final battle for their destiny. After a fierce battle, Nobuhiko entrusts the Kingstone to Kotaro and returns to Yukari. But be...