Toei Tokusatsu Continuity Guide
This is a list with every TV series, movie, special, etc. in the Kamen Rider Series, Super Sentai Series, Metal Heroes Series, and the Toei Tokusatsu Multiverse. Mind you, any series that aren't Kamen Rider, Super Sentai, or Metal Heroes do not have very major plot bearing upon the anniversary/crossover films they are featured in. I will make a google doc that is a bit easier to understand if you just want a simple watch order. Said google doc will also include certain stage shows that are not on MDL, as MDL doesn't technically allow stage shows on their database but there are several here. Several more canon ones however are not on the database and often include vital plot details. The link to the doc will be posted here when completed. This list is mainly to help people make their own watch order by not only saying when to watch something but describing what it is. For example, if it is a clip show or non-canon comedy series, someone can decide whether or not they want to watch it.
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Other Shotaro Ishinomori tokusatsu productions will be added at a later date. This is primarily for Kamen Rider, Super Sentai, and by extension Metal Heroes, as they are the longest and most in demand and popular Toei tokusatsu series. In addition, they are the most in continuity with each other.
The Metal Heroes series is currently in progress. All series that come up in later continuity/crossover movies (in major roles) are fully finished and on this list, however.
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1. Kamen Rider
Japanese Drama - 1971, 98 episodes
The first Kamen Rider series and first in the Showa era.
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2. Go Go Kamen Rider
Japanese Movie - 1971
Movie adaptation of Episode 13 of Kamen Rider (1971)
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3. Kamen Rider vs. Shocker
Japanese Movie - 1972
Takes place after Kamen Rider (1971) episode 51
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4. Ultraman vs. Kamen Rider
Japanese Special - 1993, 1 episode
Takes place after episode 53 of Kamen Rider, though released 30 years following its conclusion. A crossover with the original Ultraman series.
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5. Kamen Rider vs. Ambassador Hell
Japanese Movie - 1972
Takes place after Kamen Rider (1971) episode 68
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6. Jinzou Ningen Kikaider
Japanese Drama - 1972, 43 episodes
The first Kikaider series.
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7. Flying At 'Ya, Android Kikaider
Japanese Movie - 1973
Takes place after episode 35 of Jinzou Ningen Kikaider
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8. Kamen Rider V3
Japanese Drama - 1973, 52 episodes
The second Kamen Rider series.
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9. Kamen Rider V3 vs. Destron Mutants
Japanese Movie - 1973
Takes place after Kamen Rider V3 episode 22
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10. Kikaider 01
Japanese Drama - 1973, 46 episodes
The second Kikaider series.
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11. Inazuman
Japanese Drama - 1973, 25 episodes
The first Inazuman series.
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12. Kamen Rider X
Japanese Drama - 1974, 35 episodes
The third Kamen Rider series.
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13. Five Riders vs. King Dark
Japanese Movie - 1974
Takes place after Kamen Rider X episode 27
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14. Inazuman Flash
Japanese Drama - 1974, 23 episodes
The second Inazuman series.
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15. Inazuman F
Japanese Movie - 1974
Theatrical release of Inazuman Flash episode 12
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16. Kamen Rider Amazon
Japanese Drama - 1974, 24 episodes
The fourth Kamen Rider series.
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17. Kamen Rider Amazon: The Movie
Japanese Movie - 1975
Theatrical version of Kamen Rider Amazon episode 16
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18. Himitsu Sentai Goranger
Japanese Drama - 1975, 84 episodes
The first Super Sentai series and first in the Showa era.
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19. Himitsu Sentai Goranger: The Movie
Japanese Movie - 1975
Theatrical version of Episode 6 of Himitsu Sentai Goranger
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20. Himitsu Sentai Goranger: The Blue Fortress
Japanese Movie - 1975
Theatrical version of episode 15 of Himitsu Sentai Goranger
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21. Himitsu Sentai Goranger: The Red Death Match!
Japanese Movie - 1976
Theatrical version of episode 36 of Himitsu Sentai Gorenger
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22. Himitsu Sentai Goranger: Fire Mountain's Final Explosion
Japanese Movie - 1976
Theatrical version of Himitsu Sentai Gorenger episode 54
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23. Himitsu Sentai Goranger: The Bomb Hurricane!
Japanese Movie - 1976
Takes place after episode 56 of Himitsu Sentai Goranger
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24. Kamen Rider Stronger
Japanese Drama - 1975, 39 episodes
The fifth Kamen Rider series.
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25. Kamen Rider Stronger: The Movie
Japanese Movie - 1975
Theatrical version of Kamen Rider Stronger episode 7
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26. Shugo! 7-ri no Kamen Riders!!
Japanese Special - 1976, 1 episode
Takes place after the end of Kamen Rider Stronger
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27. Ninja Captor
Japanese Drama - 1976, 43 episodes
Though not canon or even related to the Toei Tokusatsu Multiverse, it was at one time considered a Super Sentai series by certain news outlets. Completely optional, however.
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28. Kaiketsu Zubat
Japanese Drama - 1977, 32 episodes
The first (and only) Kaiketsu Zubat series.
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29. J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai
Japanese Drama - 1977, 35 episodes
The second Super Sentai series.
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30. J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai: The Movie
Japanese Movie - 1977
Theatrical version of JAKQ Dengekitai episode 7
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31. J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai vs. Goranger
Japanese Movie - 1978
Takes place after the final episode of JAKQ Dengekitai
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32. Spider-Man
Japanese Drama - 1978, 41 episodes
While not part of the Toei Tokusatsu Multiverse, it is an inconic piece of Tokusatsu history and is the reason Super Sentai has mecha.
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33. Spider-Man Movie
Japanese Movie - 1979
Takes place after episode 10 of Spider-Man (1978)
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34. Battle Fever J
Japanese Drama - 1979, 52 episodes
The third (at one time considered the first) Super Sentai series.
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35. Battle Fever J: The Movie
Japanese Movie - 1979
Theatrical version of episode 5 of Battle Fever J
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36. Fumetsu no Kamen Rider Special
Japanese Special - 1979, 1 episode
Takes place directly after "All Together! Seven Kamen Riders" and directly before Kamen Rider Skyrider
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37. Kamen Rider Skyrider
Japanese Drama - 1979, 54 episodes
The sixth Kamen Rider Series.
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38. Eight Riders vs. Galaxy King
Japanese Movie - 1980
Takes place after epsiode 24 of Kamen Rider Skyrider
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39. Denshi Sentai Denziman
Japanese Drama - 1980, 51 episodes
The fourth Super Sentai series.
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40. Denshi Sentai Denziman: The Movie
Japanese Movie - 1980
Takes place after Denhi Sentai Denziman episode 24
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41. Kamen Rider Super-1
Japanese Drama - 1980, 48 episodes
The seventh Kamen Rider series.
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42. Kamen Rider Super-1: The Movie
Japanese Movie - 1981
Takes place after Kamen Rider Super-1 episode 20.
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43. Taiyo Sentai Sun Vulcan
Japanese Drama - 1981, 50 episodes
The fifth Super Sentai series.
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44. Taiyo Sentai Sun Vulcan: The Movie
Japanese Movie - 1981
Takes place after Taiyo Sentai Sun Vulcan episode 24.
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45. Dai Sentai Goggle-V
Japanese Drama - 1982, 50 episodes
The sixth Super Sentai series.
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46. Dai Sentai Goggle-V: The Movie
Japanese Movie - 1982
Takes place after episode 6 of Dai Sentai Goggle-V
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47. Uchuu Keiji Gavan
Japanese Drama - 1982, 44 episodes
The first Metal Heroes series.
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48. Kagaku Sentai Dynaman
Japanese Drama - 1983, 51 episodes
The seventh Super Sentai series.
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49. Kagaku Sentai Dynaman: The Movie
Japanese Movie - 1983
Takes place after episode 5 of Kagaku Sentai Dynaman
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50. Uchuu Keiji Sharivan
Japanese Drama - 1983, 51 episodes
The second Metal Heroes series.
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51. 10-go Tanjo! Kamen Rider Zenin Shugo!!
Japanese Special - 1984, 1 episode
The debut of the 8th main Kamen Rider (9th if including Nigo as a main Rider). Takes place after the final episode of Kamen Rider Super-1.
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52. Choudenshi Bioman
Japanese Drama - 1984, 51 episodes
The eighth Super Sentai series.
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53. Choudenshi Bioman: The Movie
Japanese Movie - 1984
Takes place after episode 24 of Choudenshi Bioman
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54. Uchuu Keiji Shaider
Japanese Drama - 1984, 49 episodes
The third Metal Heroes series.
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55. Space Sheriff Shaider: The Movie
Japanese Movie - 1984
Takes place after episode 19 of Uchuu Keiji Shaider
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56. Uchuu Keiji Shaider: Pursuit! The Strange Kidnappers!
Japanese Movie - 1984
Takes place after episode 39 of Uchuu Keiji Shaider
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57. Dengeki Sentai Changeman
Japanese Drama - 1985, 55 episodes
The ninth Super Sentai series.
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58. Dengeki Sentai Changeman: The Movie
Japanese Movie - 1985
Takes place after episode 5 of Dengeki Sentai Changeman
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59. Dengeki Sentai Changeman: Shuttle Base! The Critical Moment!
Japanese Movie - 1985
Takes place after episode 23 of Dengeki Sentai Changeman
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60. Kyojuu Tokusou Juspion
Japanese Drama - 1985, 46 episodes
The fourth Metal Heroes series.
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61. Choushinsei Flashman
Japanese Drama - 1986, 50 episodes
The tenth Super Sentai series.
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62. Choushinsei Flashman: The Movie
Japanese Movie - 1986
Takes place after episode 2 of Choushinsei Flashman
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63. Choushinsei Flashman: Big Rally! Titan Boy!
Japanese Movie - 1987
Theatrical version of episodes 15-18 of Choushinsei Flashman
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64. Jikuu Senshi Spielban
Japanese Drama - 1986, 44 episodes
The fifth Metal Heroes series.
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65. Hikari Sentai Maskman
Japanese Drama - 1987, 51 episodes
The eleventh Super Sentai series.
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66. Hikari Sentai Maskman: The Movie
Japanese Movie - 1987
Takes place after episode 19 of Hikari Sentai Maskman
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67. Choujinki Metalder
Japanese Drama - 1987, 39 episodes
The sixth Metal Heroes series.
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68. Choujinki Metalder : The Movie
Japanese Movie - 1987
Takes place after episode 17 of Choujinki Metalder
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69. Kore ga Kamen Rider Black!
Japanese Special - 1987, 1 episode
Takes place after "Birth of the 10th! Kamen Riders All Together!!" and directly before Kamen Rider Black.
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70. Kamen Rider Black
Japanese Drama - 1987, 51 episodes
The 8th Kamen Rider series.
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71. Kamen Rider Black: Hurry to Onigashima
Japanese Movie - 1988
Takes place after episode 22 of Kamen Rider Black
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72. Kamen Rider Black: Terrifying! The Phantom House of Devil Pass
Japanese Movie - 1988
Takes place after episode 38 of Kamen Rider Black.
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73. Toei TV Hero Encyclopedia Vol. 1: Kamen Rider Black
Japanese Special - 1993, 1 episode
Recap special of Kamen Rider Black. Completely optional.
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74. Sekai Ninja Sen Jiraiya
Japanese Drama - 1988, 50 episodes
The seventh Metal Heroes series.
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75. Choujuu Sentai Liveman
Japanese Drama - 1988, 49 episodes
The twelfth Super Sentai series.
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76. Kamen Raider 1-go - RX
Japanese Special - 1988, 1 episode
Takes place directly after the end of Kamen Rider Black and directly before Kamen Rider Black RX
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77. Kamen Rider Black RX
Japanese Drama - 1988, 47 episodes
The 9th Kamen Rider series.
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78. Kamen Rider Black RX: Run All Over The World
Japanese Movie - 1989
Takes place after episode 23 of Kamen Rider Black RX.
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79. Kidou Keiji Jiban
Japanese Drama - 1989, 52 episodes
The 8th Metal Heroes series.
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80. Kidou Keiji Jiban: The Movie
Japanese Movie - 1989
Takes place after episode 24 of Kidou Keiji Jiban
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81. Kousoku Sentai Turboranger
Japanese Drama - 1989, 51 episodes
The thirteenth Super Sentai series (originally known as the tenth as Gorenger and JAKQ weren't originally known as Super Sentai series). First in the Heisei era.
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82. Kousoku Sentai Turboranger: The Movie
Japanese Movie - 1989
Takes place after episode 4 of Kousoku Sentai Turboranger
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83. Tokkei Winspector
Japanese Drama - 1990, 49 episodes
The ninth Metal Heroes series.
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84. Chikyu Sentai Fiveman
Japanese Drama - 1990, 48 episodes
The fourteenth Super Sentai series.
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85. Tokkyuu Shirei Solbrain
Japanese Drama - 1991, 53 episodes
The tenth Metal Heroes series.
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86. Chojin Sentai Jetman
Japanese Drama - 1991, 51 episodes
The fifteenth Super Sentai series.
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87. Choujin Sentai Jetman: Jetmen Finishing Move Graffiti
Japanese Special - 1991, 1 episode
Little is known about this, but it is likely informative and not in continuity. Can likely be skipped and ignored.
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88. Toei TV Hero Encyclopedia Vol. 2: Choujin Sentai Jetman
Japanese Special - 1993, 1 episode
Informative recap special of Jetman similar to the one about Kamen Rider Black before it. Completely optional.
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89. Tokusou Exceedraft
Japanese Drama - 1992, 49 episodes
The eleventh Metal Heroes series.
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90. Shin Kamen Rider: Prologue
Japanese Movie - 1992
First in a trilogy of standalone movies. They came out in the 90s, meaning the Heisei era, but are still considered part of the Showa series by Toei. Debut of the 11th primary Kamen Rider.
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91. Kyouryuu Sentai Zyuranger
Japanese Drama - 1992, 50 episodes
The sixteenth Super Sentai series and first to be adapted into a Power Rangers season, being the first season of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers.
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92. Kyouryuu Sentai Zyuranger: Dino Video
Japanese Special - 1993, 1 episode
Released after episode 48 of Kyoryu Sentai Zyuranger; can be watched anywhere.
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93. Tokusou Robo Janperson
Japanese Drama - 1993, 50 episodes
The twelfth Metal Heroes series.
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94. Tokusou Robo Janperson: The Movie
Japanese Movie - 1993
Takes place after episode 11 of Tokusou Robo Janperson
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95. Gosei Sentai Dairanger
Japanese Drama - 1993, 50 episodes
The seventeenth Super Sentai series.
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96. Gosei Sentai Dairanger: The Movie
Japanese Movie - 1993
Takes place after episode 8 of Gosei Sentai Dairanger
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97. Kamen Rider ZO
Japanese Movie - 1993
Second in 90s Showa movie trilogy. Debut of the 12th primary Kamen Rider.
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98. Blue SWAT
Japanese Drama - 1994, 51 episodes
The thirteenth Metal Heroes series.
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99. Blue SWAT: The Movie
Japanese Movie - 1994
First 2 episodes of Blue SWAT released theatrically.
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100. Ninja Sentai Kakuranger
Japanese Drama - 1994, 53 episodes
The eighteenth Super Sentai series.