Toujima Tanzaburou wa Kamen Rider ni Naritai [Season 1 Episode 12]

Tojima Tanzaburou wa Kamen Rider ni Naritai Episode 12: Middle-Aged Dreams, Second Cours, and Panties?

Let’s cut to the chase: Episode 12 of Tojima Tanzaburou wa Kamen Rider ni Naritai is the kind of episode that makes you laugh so hard you snort, then pause and go, “Wait, did they just announce a second cour?!” And honestly? We’re all here for it.

First off, let’s talk about the big reveal: a second cour is happening. As one fan put it, “Lord knows if anything needed to be two cour it was this show.” And they’re right. This series has been a wild ride of middle-aged men chasing childhood dreams, chaotic fight scenes, and more awkward moments than a first date at a ramen shop. The fact that we get more of Tojima’s journey to become a Kamen Rider? Chef’s kiss.

Now, let’s break down the episode’s highlights. For starters, Ichiyou—our 32-year-old “first love” newbie—steals the show. One commenter gushed, “I just love how pure Ichiyou is in a game of love, he just has his ‘first love’ experience, right here, right now, at 32 years old.” Dude’s out here complimenting a girl’s panties (yes, you read that right) and somehow pulling it off? Iconic. Meanwhile, Tojima’s still over here at 40, zero love life, 100% focused on Kamen Rider glory. Relatable? Maybe not. Hilarious? Absolutely.

Then there’s Yukarisu. Fans are split on her treatment—one person noted, “Honestly, one of the few things I don’t like about this anime is how Yukarisu has been treated so far… she keeps being treated like a jobber basically.” Ouch. But let’s be real, her random one-liners (“I always crack up whenever Yukarisu chimes in out of nowhere & keeps it real”) are pure gold. We need more of her winning fights, though—girl deserves better than being the punchline.

The fight scenes? Chaotic. Hachirou, our resident combatman, drops the line, “Come at me all at once” to four heroes, which is either the boldest move ever or the dumbest. Spoiler: It’s both. And Shocker Nakao? Dude loses to everyone—Riders, Futaba, even the local food joint. Moral of the story: “Don’t fuck around in a place that serves good food.” Words to live by.

And let’s not forget the ending tease: Spider Guy and Bat Guy plotting something suspicious. Fans are already hyped for what’s next. “A suspicious meeting between Spider Guy and Bat Guy to cap off the cour!” one user wrote. We’re all on the edge of our seats—what’s their evil plan? Will Tojima finally get his Kamen Rider moment? Only time (and the second cour) will tell.

Overall, Episode 12 is a perfect mix of humor, heart, and hype. It’s not just about a 40-year-old chasing a dream—it’s about friendship, love (even the awkward kind), and never giving up. As the ED song says, “One more time, one more time…” We’re definitely sticking around for more.

So grab your popcorn, your favorite Kamen Rider action figure, and get ready—Tojima Tanzaburou wa Kamen Rider ni Naritai is just getting started. And honestly? We wouldn’t have it any other way.

Final Verdict: 10/10. More Ichiyou, more Yukarisu wins, and more Tojima being a chaotic legend. Let’s go, second cour! 🚀