A new hero. A new legend. Kamen Rider Kuuga is the first installment in the franchise's televised run in the Heisei Era. 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 guy-next- door type, who learns he is telepathically linked to the mysterious stone belt. With it's power, he transforms into the legendary warrior known as Kuuga, humanity's only defense against the murderous Grongi monsters.
Kamen Rider Kuuga: Complete Series on Blu-Ray by Shout! Factory brings the groundbreaking 2000 Japanese tokusatsu series to Western audiences in stunning high definition. This release features all 49 episodes, following Yusuke Godai as he transforms into Kamen Rider Kuuga to battle the mysterious Grongi tribe threatening humanity. The show is celebrated for revitalizing the Kamen Rider franchise with a modern narrative and deeper character development. Lead actor Joe Odagiri delivers a compelling performance as Godai; Odagiri later gained acclaim for roles in "Bright Future" and "The Great Passage." Director Ryuta Tasaki, known for his work across multiple Kamen Rider and Super Sentai projects, expertly balances action with emotional storytelling. Notable contributors include writer Naruhisa Arakawa ("Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger") and composer Toshihiko Sahashi ("Mobile Suit Gundam Seed"). Shout! Factory is renowned for its dedication to cult classics and genre entertainment, consistently delivering quality releases of beloved franchises.