Kamen Rider Agito (2001): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2001, Kamen Rider Agito is an action, fantasy, drama and horror film directed by Ryuta Tasaki. “Awaken the soul” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A man named Shoichi Tsugami has lost his memories. He doesn't know who he is, where he came from, or how he came upon his peculiar circumstances. Tsugami, seemingly for no reason, transforms into a powerful superhuman, Agito, whenever in the presence of the beings referred by the police as the "Unknown", a race of powerful monsters that have been causing murders around Tokyo, targeting certain people as their prey. In response, the police department unleash their newest weapon: the G3 powersuit. G3 and Agito don't know whether they should join up and defeat the Unknowns, their common enemy, or to combat each other, keeping the mysteries that entwine them separate. Ultimately, even more mysteries unfold, with the appearance of Kamen Rider Gills, who is on a search to uncover why his father committed suicide. These mysteries and others collide, as the true nature of Agito would ultimately determine the fate of humanity.

Who’s in it. Kamen Rider Agito stars Toshiki Kashû as Shoichi Tsugami/Agito, Jun Kaname as Makoto Hikawa/G3, Yûsuke Tomoi as Ryo Ashihara/Gills and Rina Akiyama as Mana Kazaya, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kamen Rider Agito page.

If you liked it. Fans of Kamen Rider Agito tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.