Katsuya Watanabe
Director
Kamen Rider Kuuga (2000)
Season 1
When a group of archaeologists uncover the tomb of a legendary warrior, they unearth Kuuga’s belt, accidentally releasing an ancient race of monsters called the Grongi, bent on destroying humanity. Enter Yusuke Godai, a modern-day guy next door, who learns he is telepathically linked to the mysterious stone belt. With its power, he transforms into the legendary warrior known as Kuuga, humanity’s only defense against the murderous Grongi monsters.
Released Jan. 30, 2000
Episode 24 min
None+
Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Kids, Mystery, Science Fiction
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Production Companies: Ishimori Productions, tv asahi, Toei Company, Ltd.
Network: tv asahi
S1E1 - Revival
A group of archaeologists open a tomb that awakens horrible monsters, while journeyman Yusuke Godai is compelled to access a strange belt from the tomb to fight back against them.
Jan. 30, 2000, midnight
S1E2 - Transformation
A drunkard witnessed a murder by an Unidentified Lifeform near a Church. Meanwhile, Yusuke is bothered by the idea of fighting and is unsure if it was right until he saw the daughter of one of the slain archeologists crying.
Feb. 6, 2000, midnight
S1E3 - Tokyo
Yusuke Godai leaves the message, "I've returned to Tokyo because of some important business. But I will return tonight."
Feb. 13, 2000, midnight
S1E4 - Sprint
As #5 continues to rampage with her speed through Tokyo, Ichijou must come to a decision regarding whether to work alongside Yusuke.
Feb. 20, 2000, midnight
S1E5 - Distance
Through his combination with Detective Ichijo, Yusuke Godai a.k.a. Kuuga is victorious over the Unidentified Lifeform #5, Zu-Mebio-Da.
Feb. 27, 2000, midnight
S1E6 - Azure Dragon
In the battle against Unidentified Lifeform #6, Zu-Batsu-Ba, who had been appearing frequently in the Suginami ward, Kuuga's body changed from red to blue...
March 5, 2000, midnight
S1E7 - Grief
Three months have passed since the series of events with the Unidentified Lifeforms broke out.
March 12, 2000, midnight
S1E8 - Archer
During the battle with the bee-type monster Me-Badjisu-Ba that approaches from the sky, Kuuga's body changes from blue to green.
March 19, 2000, midnight
S1E9 - Siblings
At the combined investigation headquarters of Ichijo and other detectives, they've confirmed from their investigation so far that the Unidentified Lifeforms have a habit of gathering in one location...
March 26, 2000, midnight
S1E10 - Fierceness
As Yusuke tries to convince Minori to accept his changes, he tries to figure out a method to bring out the fourth Kuuga form.
April 2, 2000, midnight
S1E11 - Promise
Yusuke's plan to meet with a former teacher to keep an old promise becomes interrupted with the attack of a powerful Gurongi.
April 9, 2000, midnight
S1E12 - Teacher
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April 16, 2000, midnight
S1E13 - Suspicion
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April 23, 2000, midnight
S1E14 - Omen
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April 30, 2000, midnight
S1E15 - Armor
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May 7, 2000, midnight
S1E16 - Creed
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May 14, 2000, midnight
S1E17 - Preparation
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May 21, 2000, midnight
S1E18 - Loss
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May 28, 2000, midnight
S1E19 - Artifact
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June 4, 2000, midnight
S1E20 - Smile
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June 11, 2000, midnight
S1E21 - Secrets
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June 25, 2000, midnight
S1E22 - Game
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July 2, 2000, midnight
S1E23 - Uneasiness
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July 9, 2000, midnight
S1E24 - Strengthening
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July 16, 2000, midnight
S1E25 - Wandering
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July 23, 2000, midnight
S1E26 - Myself
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July 30, 2000, midnight
S1E27 - Ripple
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Aug. 6, 2000, midnight
S1E28 - Clarification
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Aug. 13, 2000, midnight
S1E29 - Crossroads
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Aug. 20, 2000, midnight
S1E30 - Fate
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Aug. 27, 2000, midnight
S1E31 - Retaliation
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Sept. 3, 2000, midnight
S1E32 - Obstacle
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Sept. 10, 2000, midnight
S1E33 - Cooperation
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Sept. 17, 2000, midnight
S1E34 - Tremble
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Oct. 1, 2000, midnight
S1E35 - Emotion
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Oct. 8, 2000, midnight
S1E36 - Complication
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Oct. 15, 2000, midnight
S1E37 - Approach
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Oct. 22, 2000, midnight
S1E38 - Transition
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Oct. 29, 2000, midnight
S1E39 - Goma
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Nov. 12, 2000, midnight
S1E40 - Impulse
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Nov. 19, 2000, midnight
S1E41 - Control
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Nov. 26, 2000, midnight
S1E42 - Battlefield
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Dec. 3, 2000, midnight
S1E43 - Reality
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Dec. 10, 2000, midnight
S1E44 - Crisis
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Dec. 17, 2000, midnight
S1E45 - Archenemy
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Dec. 24, 2000, midnight
S1E46 - Indomitable
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Dec. 31, 2000, midnight
S1E47 - Decision
Through the efforts of Kuuga and the police, Unidentified Lifeform #46 Go-Gadoru-Ba is defeated. However it simultaneously means #0 will bring forth the ultimate darkness.
Jan. 7, 2001, midnight
S1E48 - Kuuga
Yusuke resolves to become the 'dreadful warrior' in order to defeat #0, and before that final deciding battle, he rides his bike through the unrelenting downpour to give thanks once again to all the people who supported him.
Jan. 14, 2001, midnight
S1E49 - Yusuke
To defeat the one who brings the ultimate darkness, N-Daguba-Zeba, Yusuke transforms into the Ultimate Form, the dreadful warrior. Staining the brilliant white snow field with crimson blood in this literal fight to the death, at last, the conclusion is reached....
Jan. 21, 2001, midnight
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tv asahi
24 min/ep
1176 min
Jan. 30, 2000
Jan. 21, 2001, midnight
Ended
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