Kamen Rider Black, one of the most popular series in the tokusatsu superhero franchise since its television debut in 1987, is getting a reboot. Noble Kamen Rider Black Sunwill begin in spring 2022.
Kazuya Shiraishi, best known for his crime films The Devil’s Path and The Blood of Wolves, has been in charge of directing the production. The logo, created by calligrapher Soun Takeda, was revealed in the April 3 announcement.
“I’m shaking at this incredible project of rebooting Kamen Rider Black,” Shiraishi said. “I will put all my talent into this so as not to be overwhelmed by the weight of 50 years of Kamen Rider history. I will do everything I can to ensure that the tragic story of Kotaro Minami and Nobuhiko Akizuki leaves a new mark in the history of Japanese heroes. Please look forward to it!”
Kamen Rider Black was born from the concept of original creator Shotaro Ishinomori. It tells the story of Kotaro Minami, who after Golgom physically altered his body, chooses to take down the evil cult as Black. His fight to the death with Shadow Moon, the corrupted form of his best friend Nobuhiko Akizuki, is one of the main reasons why the work remains critically acclaimed to this day.
Also revealed earlier in the day was the anime adaptation of the Kamen Rider W sequel, Futo Detectives.
Source: Yahoo