Kamen Rider V3

Kamen Rider V3 (仮面ライダーＶ３ Kamen Raidā Bui Surī, "Masked Rider V3" in English), is a Japanese tokusatsu drama and the second installment of the Kamen Rider Series. Debuting as the 2nd entry of the Showa Era, it serves as a direct sequel to the original Kamen Rider. A joint collaboration between Ishimori Productions and Toei, the series aired from February 17, 1973 to February 9, 1974, with a total of 52 episodes.

Why It Rocks

 * 1) This was an amazing sequel to the original 1971 Series.
 * 2) Shiro Kazami (portrayed by Hiroshi Miyauchi) is a very charismatic and badass main rider.
 * 3) Seeing Takeshi Hongo and Hayato Ichimonji come back is always a plus.
 * 4) This series gave us Joji Yuki/Riderman, who many consider to be the first Secondary Rider.
 * 5) The opening is very memorable and catchy.
 * 6) The monster designs are extremely creepy looking.
 * 7) The supporting characters are very easy to attach to.
 * 8) Speaking of which, this is also features the return of Tobei Tachibana.
 * 9) The V3 suit is visually appealing for the Showa Era.

Bad Qualities

 * 1) Riderman might be one of the most unpopular suits in the franchise.
 * 2) The finale was pretty mediocre.