Kamen Rider Kiva 2008
“Wake up! Break the chains of destiny”
What is Kamen Rider Kiva?
22 years after the disappearance of his father, Wataru Kurenai lives in an infamous "haunted house" where he is destined as Kamen Rider Kiva to fight Fangires, a species of life force-draining vampires who can assume stained glass-like monster body that his father fought years ago before his disappearance. The story is split between Wataru in the present (2008–09) and his father Otoya in the past (1986–87), slowly re
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2008
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 48
- Runtime
- 24 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 27, 2008
- Networks
- tv asahi
- Genres
- Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Mystery, Action & Adventure
- Updated
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 48 episodes and an average 24-minute runtime.
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Overview
22 years after the disappearance of his father, Wataru Kurenai lives in an infamous "haunted house" where he is destined as Kamen Rider Kiva to fight Fangires, a species of life force-draining vampires who can assume stained glass-like monster body that his father fought years ago before his disappearance. The story is split between Wataru in the present (2008–09) and his father Otoya in the past (1986–87), slowly revealing the link between the Fangire race and Kiva.
Should you watch it?
“A violin crafter battles life-draining vampires while uncovering his father's mysterious past across two different decades.”
- dual timeline narrative structure
- unique monster designs
- complex plot threads
- slow pacing in some segments
Watch it if you enjoy stories that weave together past and present mysteries involving supernatural creatures.
The series features stylized monster combat and themes of life force drainage appropriate for a standard tokusatsu drama.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 48 episodes
- E1 Fate: Wake Up! Jan 27, 2008
- E2 Suite: Father and Son Violin Feb 3, 2008
- E3 Heroic: Perfect Hunter Feb 10, 2008
- E4 Reverie: Wild Blue Feb 17, 2008
- E5 Duet: Stalker Panic Feb 24, 2008
- E6 Replay: Humans are All Music Mar 2, 2008
- E7 Hymn: Three-Star Full Course of Darkness Mar 9, 2008
- E8 Soul: Dragon Castle, Angered Mar 16, 2008
- E9 Symphony: Ixa, Fist On Mar 23, 2008
- E10 Saber Dance: Glassy Melody Mar 30, 2008
- E11 Rolling Stone: Door of Dreams Apr 6, 2008
- E12 First Live: Golden Speed Apr 13, 2008
- E13 Unfinished: Daddy Fight Apr 20, 2008
- E14 Pomp and Circumstance: Thunderstrike Purple Eye Apr 27, 2008
- E15 Resurrection: Checkmate Four May 4, 2008
- E16 Player: The Rules of Cruelty May 11, 2008
- E17 Lesson: My Way May 18, 2008
- E18 Quartet: Listen to Your Heart's Voice May 25, 2008
- E19 Fusion: Aura Storm Jun 1, 2008
- E20 Nocturne: The Lovely Messiah Jun 8, 2008
- E21 Rhapsody: The Fate of the Ring Jun 22, 2008
- E22 Overture: Fateful Intersection Jun 29, 2008
- E23 Variation: Fugitives Forever Jul 6, 2008
- E24 Emperor: Golden Fever Jul 13, 2008
- E25 Fanfare: The Queen's Awakening Jul 20, 2008
- E26 Metronome: Miraculous Memory Jul 27, 2008
- E27 80's: Angry Rising Blue Aug 3, 2008
- E28 Request: Time-Altering Battle Aug 17, 2008
- E29 When the Saints Go Marching In: I Am King Aug 24, 2008
- E30 Curtain Raising: Kiva's Identity Aug 31, 2008
- E31 Applause: Motherly Dedicated Transformation Sep 7, 2008
- E32 New World: Another Kiva Sep 14, 2008
- E33 Supersonic: Saga's Fight Sep 21, 2008
- E34 Noise: Melody of Destruction Sep 28, 2008
- E35 New Arrangement: Flying Rose Oct 5, 2008
- E36 Revolution: Sword Legend Oct 12, 2008
- E37 Triangle: Behead the King Oct 19, 2008
- E38 Erlkönig: Mother and Child Reunion Oct 26, 2008
- E39 Shout: Targeted Brother Nov 9, 2008
- E40 Encore: Nago Ixa Explosively Returns Nov 16, 2008
- E41 Lullaby: Release the Heart Nov 23, 2008
- E42 The Power of Love: The King's Anger Nov 30, 2008
- E43 Wedding March: Time of Parting Dec 7, 2008
- E44 Punk: Back to Father Dec 14, 2008
- E45 With You: Final Transformation Dec 21, 2008
- E46 Full Stop: Farewell, Otoya Jan 4, 2009
- E47 Break the Chain: Obey Me! Jan 11, 2009
- E48 Finale: The Inheritors of Kiva Jan 18, 2009
Frequently asked questions
How many episodes are in the series?
The series consists of 48 episodes.
When did the show originally air?
The series aired from January 27, 2008, to January 18, 2009.
What is the main premise of the show?
Wataru Kurenai fights Fangires, which are life-draining vampires, while the story reveals his father's past encounters with them.
What are Fangires?
They are a species of life force-draining vampires capable of assuming a stained glass-like monster form.
Who created the series?
The series was created by Shotaro Ishinomori.