---
title: "Kamen Rider vs. Shocker"
year: 1972
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/kamen-rider-vs-shocker-1972"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 204645
imdb_id: "tt0156680"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 32
community_rating: 6.3
vote_count: 7
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Kamen Rider vs. Shocker (1972) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/kamen-rider-vs-shocker-1972

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Kamen Rider vs. Shocker is a 1972 Japanese tokusatsu superhero short film directed by Minoru Yamada and based on the original Kamen Rider television series. The story begins when Professor Daidōji develops a gravity machine known as the GX Device. Seeking to acquire the powerful machine, the organization known as Shocker attacks the professor and destroys his laboratory, though they ultimately come away empty-handed. Shocker agents soon discover that the critical plans for the GX Device are in the possession of the professor's daughter, who is currently celebrating her birthday. To thwart the villains, the Kamen Riders and FBI agent Kazuya Taki must step in to protect the professor's daughter and prevent Shocker from obtaining the plans. Released in Japan on March 17, 1972, the film falls under the science fiction, action, and adventure genres and features appearances by cast members including Hideyo Amamoto, Hiroshi Fujioka, Shinji Nakae, and Takeshi Sasaki.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Minoru Yamada
- **Networks / Studios**: Toei Company, Ishimori Production

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Takeshi Sasaki** as *Hayato Ichimonji / Kamen Rider #2*
- **Hiroshi Fujioka** as *Takeshi Hongo / Kamen Rider #1*
- **Akiji Kobayashi** as *Tobei Tachibana*
- **Jirô Chiba** as *Kazuya Taki*
- **Hideyo Amamoto** as *Dr. Shinigami*
- **Wakako Oki** as *Yuri*
- **Emily Takami** as *Emi*
- **Yoko Sugibayashi** as *Mika*
- **Yasuharu Miura** as *Goro*
- **Hajime Izu** as *Dr. Daidōji*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Kamen Rider vs. Shocker online?
Kamen Rider vs. Shocker is currently available to watch or stream on Sooner, Amazon Video, Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Kamen Rider vs. Shocker worth watching?
Kamen Rider vs. Shocker holds a community rating of 6.3/10 based on 7 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Science Fiction, Action for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Kamen Rider vs. Shocker and when was it released?
Kamen Rider vs. Shocker is a feature film with a runtime of 32 minutes. It was released in 1972. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Kamen Rider vs. Shocker?
Kamen Rider vs. Shocker was directed by Minoru Yamada.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Kamen Rider vs. Shocker — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/204645)
- [Kamen Rider vs. Shocker (1972) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/204645/cast)
- [Kamen Rider vs. Shocker (1972)](https://mydramalist.com/)
- [Kamen Rider vs. Shocker (Short 1972) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0156680/?bypassRefViewPref=1)
- [Kamen Rider vs. Shocker - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamen_Rider_vs._Shocker)
- [Kamen Rider vs. Shocker (1972) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/kamen-rider-vs-shocker/credits)

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