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For many Vietnamese individuals born in the 80s and 90s, the superhero genre has arguably become a childhood legend.
Movies featuring colorful warriors fighting to protect humanity always captivate audiences. The Japanese refer to this genre as Tokusatsu, with Kamen Rider being one of the most prominent names. This franchise was born in 1971 and has demonstrated enduring popularity, spanning over 50 years. It's so renowned that astronomer Akimasa Nakamura named two minor planets inspired by the series: 12408 Fujioka (after actor Hiroshi Fujioka, who portrayed Takeshi Hongo/Kamen Rider 1) and 12796 Kamenrider.
The Legend of Masked Knights in the Modern Era
Kamen Rider Zero-One is the 30th series in the franchise. The storyline revolves around technological advancements and artificial intelligence, topics highly relevant in the modern world. In the series, society enters an era where artificial intelligence can be applied in various fields. Hiden Intelligence corporation develops HumaGear - multi-functional androids. However, there's an organization with malicious intent to hack HumaGear robots. Humans respond by establishing a special agency to hunt down hacked and uncontrollable robots.
The main character of the series is Hiden Aruto - a young man aspiring to be a comedian but unexpectedly becomes the new president of Hiden Intelligence. Aruto's grandfather, Hiden Korenosuke - the founder and former president of Hiden Intelligence - has recently passed away, appointing Aruto to a position he never desired. Although initially reluctant, Aruto changes his mind after witnessing the tragic plight of hacked HumaGear. He resolves to use the Zero-One Driver (a device only activatable by the president of Hiden Intelligence) to transform into Kamen Rider Zero-One.
According to a poll on the Kamen Rider fandom page, Kamen Rider Zero-One ranks among the top 10 Kamen Rider series of all time. It also marks the beginning of the Reiwa era (Era of Harmony). The character development and action scenes are the highlights of the series, despite some filming delays due to Covid-19.
Skyline Media will provide broadcasting rights for Kamen Rider Zero-One on a VOD platform in Vietnam. The show is set to air at the end of September under the title Vietnamese Masked Knights: A.I. Peril.
Established in 2014, Skyline Media has been striving to become the leading provider of film rights in Vietnam, catering to the diverse content needs of cinemas, television stations, and online platforms domestically and internationally.
In Vietnam, Skyline Media currently holds the rights to nearly 300 foreign films, including the recent Japanese children's fantasy film Ghost Book, the blockbuster Hong Kong action films Shock Wave 1-2, and the suspenseful American thriller The Night Clerk.
