The BEST episodes of Kamen Rider season 25
Every episode of Kamen Rider season 25, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Kamen Rider season 25!
A motorcycle-riding hero of justice rises up to fight an evil force, stopping their evil deeds while using their own power against them.
#1 - Who Will Prevent the Unholy Night?
Season 25 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/21/2014
When it is discovered that Volt is trying to cause a blackout on Christmas Eve to further the Roidmudes' plans, Shinnosuke and Kiriko race to stop them.
#2 - Why Did My Time Stop?
Season 25 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/5/2014
Police officer Tomari Shinnosuke is assigned to a new unit investigating reports of mysterious "Slowdown" incidents.
#3 - What Happened in the Belt’s Past?
Season 25 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/14/2014
Shinnosuke and Kiriko investigate a series of power outages that they believe to be caused by the Roidmudes, but it only brings up questions of Mr. Belt's past when Heart himself becomes involved.
#4 - What is Go Shijima's Reason For Fighting?
Season 25 - Episode 27 - Aired 4/26/2015
Shinnosuke and the rest of the Special Unit are now more confident thanks to the new Ride Booster support vehicles. Kiriko and Go eventually get into an argument whether to trust Chase or not as a Kamen Rider. Later, Shinnosuke joins a joint investigation from the Central Government Office where Brain (in his human form) tries to frame Shinnosuke, whom is already aware of Brain's involvement in the division. Meanwhile, a girl named Yoriko seeks Go's help as her brother was attacked by a Roidmude.
#5 - The Ghost Incident
Season 25 - Episode 48 - Aired 9/27/2015
One year ago, Shinnosuke and Hayase were investigating the anti-government organization called Neo-Shade. Now they’ve become active again, a Neo-Shade thief breaks into the Metro Police Department to steal an item that had been left behind at a crime scene. The mysterious item, called a Ghost Eyecon, that had been left behind at the crime scene seems to be connected to the case.
#6 - Why Were Families Targeted?
Season 25 - Episode 28 - Aired 5/3/2015
Go turned out to be the son of Professor Banno, the inventor of the Roidmudes. This fact was not known by Kiriko, of course. Shinnosuke, now knowing the reason behind Go’s particular animosity against the Roidmudes, is left speechless. As for the ongoing case of the residential complex victims, it is now theorized that the ultimate target could have been Go all along. Could Go’s refusal to accept Chase come not from him becoming a Kamen Rider but because of his Roidmude condition? Shinnosuke has promised Kiriko that he’ll rescue Go no matter what. However, the disciplinary restriction Nira placed on him prevents transforming into Drive. Chase, who has appeared to prevent further problems at Shinnosuke’s request, is the target of Go’s wrath once more.
#7 - What Really Happened During the Robbery?
Season 25 - Episode 29 - Aired 5/10/2015
Cases of mass robbery are believed to be by a culprit who was responsible for murdering Eisuke Tomari. Shinnosuke is pumped up to solve the case alone. Meanwhile, Brain appears before Go and offers an alliance.
#8 - Who Can Expose the Culprit?
Season 25 - Episode 30 - Aired 5/17/2015
Due to Mach’s intervention, Shinnosuke could not apprehend the murderer of his father. Has Mach become the enemy? In addition, Shinnosuke is regretful about prioritizing his need for answers over saving lives and lets Chase know. In contrast, Kiriko, having seen Go’s betrayal, is starting to have trouble with solving the case and is getting hasty. The reason: this change in Go is no doubt the work of Roidmude 001 and this case is deeply connected to him as well. Brain is trying to get rid of anyone with any relation to the bank robbery from 12 years ago and Maruya (Negishi’s former accomplice) testifies feeling something that could very well be a “thick air” event. Meanwhile, the recovery of Protodrive’s memories that Chase had requested to Kiriko is complete. An unthinkable truth was hidden there.
#9 - Why Were the Precious Memories Erased?
Season 25 - Episode 31 - Aired 5/24/2015
A young man named Toru Fujiki has asked the Special Investigation Unit for help. Toru says that his father, who runs a factory in town, has suddenly disappeared. To make matters worse, all memories of Toru’s father have been erased from his family and the factory employees.
#10 - What Waits Beyond Evolution?
Season 25 - Episode 32 - Aired 5/31/2015
Shinnosuke continues his fight against the Freeze Roidmude, undeterred by the power the first Roidmude possesses. However, Freeze obtains his Super Evolution form, and uses it to kill Drive for good.
#11 - Who Killed Tomari Shinnosuke?
Season 25 - Episode 33 - Aired 6/7/2015
Shinnosuke has fallen at the hands of Freeze's Super Evolution State, and the Special Investigation Unit has no choice but to disband. Meanwhile, Chase works to find a way to bring Go back to his senses.
#12 - Who Killed Tomari Eisuke?
Season 25 - Episode 34 - Aired 6/14/2015
After being revived, Shinnosuke has gained a new power in the form of Type Tridoron. However, he can’t help but be worried by Freeze’s final words. Meanwhile, a Roidmude has stolen reports from a crime lab. The stolen documents were all cases that involved Shinnosuke’s father, Eisuke Tomari.
#13 - Why are They Imprisoned?
Season 25 - Episode 35 - Aired 6/28/2015
Mitsuhide Nira, who has been revealed to be the murderer of Eisuke Tomari, takes steps with Brain to hide away the evidence from 12 years ago. Moreover, they hold a press conference, falsely accusing the Special Investigation Unit of colluding with the Roidmudes, landing them in jail and Shinnosuke as the public's most wanted criminal. Shinnosuke must find a way to free the Unit and expose Nira of his crimes.
#14 - Where on the Side of Justice Will the Bullet Fall?
Season 25 - Episode 36 - Aired 7/5/2015
Nira put the Special Investigations Unit in siege to lure Shinnosuke into a trap. He intends, after framing Shinnosuke for the whole incident, to kill him and make it appear as if it was self-defense with the same gun that killed Shinnosuke’s father, with the other Riders fairing no worse, with Go fighting Heart wanting Banno's tablet, and Chase unable to save a poisoned Yukari with Mad Doctor.
#15 - Who Pursues the Ultimate Flavor?
Season 25 - Episode 37 - Aired 7/12/2015
A string of Roidmudes have been rampaging in the city, burning everything around them. Drive arrives and confronts the latest one, and a fragment of what appears to be a leaflet of a local French restaurant is left behind, with Shinnosuke unsure of what to make of this. Meanwhile, a new executive Roidmude has come from oveseas and appears before Go and Chase. The Roidmude is after the tablet that has Banno’s consciousness.
#16 - Why Does the Devil Seek Out Evolution?
Season 25 - Episode 38 - Aired 7/19/2015
Drive and Heart have clashed and Heart got the upper hand. However, what he told Shinnosuke was completely unexpected. The true evil could be lying somewhere else. What will happen with this battle of destiny? Meanwhile, Medic has Cook quickly prepare the golden sauce. However, the Roidmude evades the Special Unit’s stakeout and flees with the sauce.
#17 - When Will the Whirlwind Kidnapper Attack?
Season 25 - Episode 39 - Aired 7/26/2015
Roidmude 008 has started his move! Intent on obtaining Super Evolution, he has started kidnapping women driving cars. Drive and the Unit give chase but he is too fast and it is hard to keep on his tail. They decide to try a sting operation by impersonating a couple in a car. This makes Chase react, since he is, right now, in the process of obtaining a driver’s licence. Meanwhile, Mr. Belt confronts Go after Heart told them of Professor Banno’s existence. The professor, saying “It is about time.”, reveals himself to Mr. Belt and also informs Kiriko that he is her father…
#18 - Why Do the Two Genius Scientists Clash?
Season 25 - Episode 40 - Aired 8/2/2015
Go believed that if Krim Steinbelt and Banno joined forces, the Roidmudes could be eliminated. However, he was betrayed by none other than Banno himself. After being attacked, Mr. Belt is stolen from Shinnosuke and kidnapped by the mysterious Roidmude 004. Heart speaks to the now despairing Go and Shinnosuke, explaining what happened between him and Banno, who he calls “the lowest of humans”, in the past. Meanwhile, Chase is after the Tornado Roidmude, who has kidnapped Kiriko.
#19 - How Was the Golden Drive Created?
Season 25 - Episode 41 - Aired 8/9/2015
An unusual number of people have suddenly lost consciousness at a hospital and all of the victims are young females who all said something about wanting to be with someone named Sho. However, no trace of Heavy Acceleration has been found. A mysterious patient with no matching record has surfaced and she is identical to Medic, most likely being her copy model. Shinnosuke starts the investigation based on the Sho testimonies.
#20 - What is the Truth About the Goddess?
Season 25 - Episode 42 - Aired 8/16/2015
Shinnosuke un-transforms and questions Medic about the reasons behind her actions. Medic, not knowing what her true love for Heart means, decided to respond. What came from her mouth was the secret of the day the Global Freeze happened a year ago, the same day the Medic that looks like Misuzu Hatori was born. Meanwhile, Banno, now having succeeded in becoming Gold Drive, targets Medic again. The Promised Number is 4 Super Evolved Roidmudes. Counting Gold Drive, who already has the power of a Super Evolved Roidmude, if Medic Super Evolves, they will be complete. Banno goes into action to trigger her evolution.
#21 - When Will the Second Global Freeze Take Place?
Season 25 - Episode 43 - Aired 8/23/2015
Among the objects left by Roidmude 066 was a map that hints at a second Global Freeze. The Special Investigation Unit receives an investigation request from the newly created SSDC and starts to move. Meanwhile, Gold Drive is searching for Brain to advance his plans for a new Global Freeze. Once Gold Drive, Medic, Heart and Brain are together, the Global Freeze will become a reality. However, another unthinkable character is after Brain.
#22 - Who Loved Heart the Most?
Season 25 - Episode 44 - Aired 8/30/2015
Brain was cornered by Gold Drive and Roidmude 004, who wished to trigger a second Global Freeze. However, he was saved by Drive. Drive helps Brain escape but Kiriko is wounded in battle. Now aware of his own feelings for her, he feels very troubled while rescuing her. Meanwhile, Brain was looking into Medic’s sudden change after escaping. When he reached the fragment of his claw in Medic’s body and finds out the truth behind the change in her system, he also discovers that his very existence, along with Heart’s and Medic’s, is in terrible danger.
#23 - What is the Last Dream of the Roidmudes?
Season 25 - Episode 45 - Aired 9/6/2015
Gold Drive, after mercilessly attacking Heart, Medic, and the three Kamen Riders, goes to the “Promised Land”. He also has the Grim Reaper Roidmudes storm the Kuruma Driver's License Center and incapacitate the Special Unit. The last stage of Banno’s preparations for a second Global Freeze has commenced. Drive and the others, having barely survived the attack, go after Gold Drive. The final battle has begun but Chase does something unexpected. Meanwhile, Akira Hayase, Shinnosuke's former partner, despite not being fully recovered from the injury he suffered from the first Global Freeze, gets ready to go into the battle once again.
#24 - Why Must They Fight?
Season 25 - Episode 46 - Aired 9/13/2015
Chase protected Go in exchange for his life. Only after seeing him perish does Go realize the impact Chase had on him. Then, Gold Drive, whom Chase supposedly used his final strength to defeat, appears before him. Meanwhile, Shinnosuke heads for the rooftop of the SSDC alongside Heart and Medic. A device that would turn humanity into data, the Sigma Circular, is there. However, right before they could reach the place, the second Global Freeze hits…
#25 - Who Will You Entrust the Future to, My Friend?
Season 25 - Episode 47 - Aired 9/20/2015
Medic, in exchange for her life, healed Shinnosuke. Now, he and Heart use the last of their strength to destroy Sigma. After Sigma is destroyed, Heart challenges Shinnosuke for the last time to put an end their rivalry. However, Shinnosuke tries to call off the duel by convincing him to co-exist with humanity.