Toujima Tanzaburou wa Kamen Rider ni Naritai [Season 1 Episode 11]

“Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider” Episode 11: When Cosplay Meets Chaos

Let’s cut to the chase—this episode of Toujima Tanzaburou wa Kamen Rider ni Naritai (or just Tojima Rider for short) is where the show stops playing dress-up and starts throwing real punches. If you thought the first 10 episodes were just about a 40-year-old guy and his sidekick cosplaying as Kamen Rider and Tackle to fight fake Shocker goons, think again. Episode 11 slams the “real monster” button so hard, even the characters look like they’re asking, “Wait, this wasn’t supposed to be a fantasy show?”

First off, let’s recap the chaos. Our main man Tojima and his partner Yuriko (looking fire in her Tackle suit, as always) are still chasing that fake Shocker robbery case. But halfway through, they stumble into a restaurant—and boom—there’s a genuine Shocker monster. Not the guy in a rubber mask yelling about “world domination,” but a real, fanged, growling beast. And just when you think, “Okay, monsters are real now,” we get the bombshell: Mitsuba, the girlfriend of one of their new pals, is a Shocker agent. Dude didn’t even see it coming!

The fan reactions? Wild. One user on MyAnimeList summed it up perfectly: “After the 2nd episode I was worried this would turn into boring slop, but this twist kept my attention.” Another joked, “I absolutely would become a supervillain to protect my vegetables from the government and HOA.” Relatable, honestly. But not everyone’s stoked. A few fans grumbled, “I liked it more when it was just adults playing heroes and villains. Now it’s just a regular super sentai show.” Fair point—but let’s be real, the chaos is half the fun.

What makes this episode work is how it balances the absurd with the unexpected. The fake Shocker goons get their butts handed to them (hilarious), then a monster crashes the party (shocking), and suddenly, everyone’s like, “Oh right, this is a Kamen Rider show—monsters are mandatory.” The comedy’s still there (Tojima crying over his rival? Gold), but now there’s actual stakes. As one fan put it, “This isn’t a parody anymore. Shocker/monsters actually exist in this world??”

Let’s talk about the characters. Yuriko’s still the MVP—her Tackle suit is iconic, and her dynamic with Tojima is pure buddy-cop gold. The new additions? The yandere Shocker girlfriend (creepy but fun) and the monster guy (cool design, even if he’s just there to growl). And let’s not forget the student obsessed with Yuriko—dude’s a walking red flag, but you can’t deny his dedication (or his weird daydreams).

The production? Yeah, some fans complained about stiff action scenes and wonky character proportions, but let’s cut Liden Films some slack. The source manga’s art style is already wild, and they’re doing their best to keep the chaos alive. Plus, the OST by Teddyloid is a bop—seriously, that guy didn’t have to go that hard, but we’re glad he did.

Is this episode perfect? No. The fan service (looking at you, Yuriko’s costume) might turn some off, and the shift to real monsters feels jarring at first. But for anyone who loves tokusatsu parodies with a side of chaos, this is a must-watch. As one fan raved, “Every episode is a banger after banger. My god, I’m loving it!”

In short, Episode 11 of Tojima Rider is where the show grows up—sort of. It’s still silly, still over-the-top, but now it’s got real monsters and real stakes. If you’re here for the cosplay comedy, you might be disappointed. But if you’re here for the ride? Buckle up. This is just the beginning of Tojima’s journey to become a real Kamen Rider.

Final Verdict: 8/10. Chaotic, unexpected, and full of Kamen Rider charm. Just don’t take it too seriously—this is a show where a 40-year-old guy chases his childhood dream, and that’s all that matters.

Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m off to rewatch that scene where the fake Shocker goons get destroyed. Comedy gold.