About the Archives
Built by fans. For fans. Because this era deserves to be remembered.
Preserving a Decade of Legends
The Heisei Phase 2 era of Kamen Rider ran from 2009 to 2019 — ten years, ten series, and some of the most ambitious tokusatsu storytelling ever produced. From the noir streets of Futo City to the time-bending finale of Zi-O, these shows pushed the franchise into new territory with complex characters, serialized plots, and designs that became iconic worldwide.
The Heisei Rider Archives exists to document, celebrate, and share that legacy. Whether you watched every episode as it aired or you're discovering these series for the first time, this is your reference point — a place to explore the lore, the forms, the stories, and the moments that made this era unforgettable.
Fan-Driven
Every entry in this archive is written by people who genuinely love these shows. No corporate copy, no algorithm-generated summaries — just passionate fans putting their knowledge on the page.
Accurate
We care about getting the details right. Episode counts, air dates, writers, power systems — if it's in the archive, it's been checked. Corrections and contributions are always welcome.
Accessible
New to Kamen Rider? The archives are designed to be a welcoming entry point, not just a reference for veterans. Every page is written to be understood without prior knowledge.
Community
This archive belongs to the community. The Heisei era built a global fanbase that spans languages, cultures, and generations. That community is what keeps this era alive.
Why These Ten Years?
The Heisei era of Kamen Rider is divided into two phases. Phase 1 (2000–2009) established the modern franchise. Phase 2 (2009–2019) refined it — introducing more serialized storytelling, more complex villains, and a willingness to take creative risks that paid off spectacularly.
This era gave us Gen Urobuchi's Gaim, one of the most acclaimed tokusatsu stories ever written. It gave us W's iconic half-and-half design and its noir detective heart. It gave us Build's political allegory, Ex-Aid's gaming love letter, and Zi-O's emotional farewell to everything that came before. Ten series, each distinct, each essential.
You're Part of This
The Heisei Rider fanbase is one of the most dedicated in tokusatsu. Fans have translated episodes, written analyses, created art, and kept these series alive in the years since they aired. This archive is built on that collective love.
If you spot an error, have a detail to add, or just want to talk about your favourite Rider — the community is here. The Heisei era ended in 2019, but the conversation never stopped.