The news regarding the 12th Heisei Kamen Rider series, Kamen Rider OOO comes really quick. This includes name and suit confirmation. And now, the actor that will be playing this season's titular hero is finally confirmed!


Shu Watanabe, of the ikemen group, JUNON SuperBoy, will be playing as Hino Eiji, the alter-ego of Kamen Rider OOO. The confirmation was made via TOEI Mobile. I tried searching for shows, including JDramas, that he took part in but with no luck, I couldn't find any. This made me think that Kamen Rider OOO will be his debut acting role.

For the first time, we get hold of Kamen Rider OOO's story and plot:

Hino Eiji has no dreams, no job, no family. He always says, "I don't want anything, and I don't attach to much importance to anything." He is then confronted by a mystery man, and gives him the OOO belt and three medals that can enable him to become the predestined Multi King: Kamen Rider OOO . Assisted by a mysterious organization with ulterior motives, the main character starts to realize what it means "to be alive."

The villains are five different animal groups, who have existed since an unknown time. Their bodies are incomplete, and same with Kamen Rider OOO, they search for the Medals to complete their form. These Kaijin feed off of human lust, and now, have begun physically attacking human beings as well. The mystery man that gave Eiji's belt is one of them.

Even though Kamen Rider OOO haven't started yet, there's an ongoing rumor that the 2nd Rider for this series will be called Kamen Rider Wars (Wozu) and he will be sea themed.

Kamen Rider OOO will start airing on September 5, replacing Kamen Rider W on TV Asahi Ch 5.

Source: dukemon22 via alternate zero