Tojima Tanzaburo Wants to be a Masked Rider Anime Reveals Opening Song

The upcoming anime adaptation of Yokusaru Shibata’s manga, Tojima Tanzaburo Wants to be a Masked Rider, has revealed its October 4th premiere and opening theme song. Teddyloid feat. Shigeru Matsuzaki, accelerated by TOPHAMHAT-KYO (FAKE TYPE.), will perform “Wanna be,” with lyrics by Konnie Aoki and music arranged by Teddyloid, Emme, and TOPHAMHAT-KYO. The series airs on Tokyo MX at 24:30 JST (October 5th, 12:30 a.m.). Katsuyuki Konishi stars as Tanzaburō Tōjima, alongside Ai Kayano, Kenichi Suzumura, Sōma Saitō, and Fairouz Ai. Takahiro Ikezoe directs at LIDEN FILMS, with Tōko Machida handling scripts, Cindy H. Yamauchi designing characters, and Teddyloid composing music. The story follows 40-year-old Tanzaburō, who still dreams of becoming a Kamen Rider until a “False Shocker” robbery changes his life.

Anime News Network, Joanna Cayanan – Tojima Tanzaburo Wants to be a Masked Rider Anime Reveals Opening Song, October 4 Debut – 3rd September 2025