Kamen Rider Drive (Season 1)
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Shinnosuke Tomari is a former elite police officer in the Metropolitan Police who, after an event that traumatized one of his colleagues, has been "demoted" into the Special Investigations Division, a group that looks into the stranger happenings in the city, particularly the "Heavy Acceleration" events that leave people unable to move that the public have termed the "Slowdown." When he is chosen by the Drive Driver and Tridoron, Shinnosuke transforms into Kamen Rider Drive and is tasked with battling the Roidmudes who wish to take over the world by eliminating humanity.
Why Did My Time Stop? (Episode 1)
Writer: Riku Sanjou
Air date: 2014-10-05
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Shinnosuke has lost motivation - since accidentally injuring his partner during a strange time slowing event. After being reassigned to a Special Investigation Unit, he finds evidence that Roidmudes are behind these weird phenomena.
What is a Kamen Rider? (Episode 2)
Writer: Riku Sanjou
Air date: 2014-10-12
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: After becoming Kamen Rider Drive, Shinnosuke doubts whether becoming Drive is the right way to fight the Roidmude. Shinnosuke goes to visit his Akira at the hospital, to talk to him about his guilt over what happened.
Who Stole the Woman's Smile? (Episode 3)
Writer: Riku Sanjou
Air date: 2014-10-19
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Shinnosuke and Kiriko are sent to investigate an art gallery where there have been rumors of women's ghosts being eaten by a monster.
What is That Prideful Chaser Thinking? (Episode 4)
Writer: Riku Sanjou
Air date: 2014-10-26
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Though Shin'nosuke feels Chase with menace, he tries to save missing women.
What Are the Steel Robbers After? (Episode 5)
Writer: Riku Sanjou
Air date: 2014-11-09
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: While Shinnosuke and Kiriko investigate Roidmude attacks on transportation vehicles, Brain and Heart instruct Chase to follow a criminal named Crush.
Who Does the Warrior Fight For? (Episode 6)
Writer: Riku Sanjou
Air date: 2014-11-16
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Kirihara suspend Special Investigations Division activity. At that time, Roimude move again.
How Was That Decisive Moment Captured? (Episode 7)
Writer: Keiichi Hasegawa
Air date: 2014-11-23
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Shinnosuke investigates a series of mysterious building collapses. With the help of a reporter, he uncovers surprising connections while facing new threats from the Roidmudes, leading to an intense confrontation.
What is the Secret That Dwells in the Heart? (Episode 8)
Air date: 2014-11-30
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Suprised to see the reporter in the office, Shinnosuke unpacks his true intentions in following him, alongside discovering his connection with Kusaka - the person working alongside Roidmude 033.
How Can I Get Used to the Cool Body? (Episode 9)
Air date: 2014-12-07
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: When the Roidmudes seem to discover a new form of evolution for themselves, Mr. Belt thinks it is time for Kamen Rider Drive to use the new Shift Technic Shift Car.
What is in the Belt's Past? (Episode 10)
Air date: 2014-12-14
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Shinnosuke and Kiriko investigate a series of power outages that they believe to be caused by the Roidmudes, but it only brings up questions of Mr. Belt's past when Heart himself becomes involved.
Who Can Prevent the Dark Christmas Eve? (Episode 11)
Air date: 2014-12-21
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: When it is discovered that Volt is trying to cause a blackout on Christmas Eve to further the Roidmudes' plans, Shinnosuke and Kiriko race to stop them.
Where Did That White Kamen Rider Come From? (Episode 12)
Air date: 2014-12-28
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: While investigating a land shark who seems to have been involved in Roidmude activities, Shinnosuke cannot detect any Heavy Acceleration particles but instead comes across a young man who says he has something interesting to show him.
Why Won't My Little Brother Put On the Brakes? (Episode 13)
Air date: 2015-01-11
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Kiriko wonders about her brother's arrival and true intentions when a group of thieves is discovered using a device that creates Heaviness.
Who Is the Black Shadow Chasing Her? (Episode 14)
Air date: 2015-01-18
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: While Chase is haunted by the fact that Kiriko and Mr. Belt's voice appears in his memories, Shinnosuke escorts a popular fashion model who has come to the police station because she fears she is being followed by a supernatural creature.
When Will These Feelings Reach You? (Episode 15)
Air date: 2015-01-25
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Mashin Chaser is revealed to be Kamen Rider Proto-Drive, but Mr. Belt cannot figure out how to get him to return to his original self. Meanwhile, Shinnosuke tries to figure out why Lila is being targeted and/or protected by Roidmude #096.
Why is Rinna Sawagami Nervous? (Episode 16)
Air date: 2015-02-01
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: There has been a series of marriage scam incidents, and a Roidmude seems to be involved. Shinnosuke and Kiriko investigate, while Go goes undercover as a guest at a wedding ceremony.
Who Will Control Deadheat? (Episode 17)
Air date: 2015-02-08
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: While Shinnosuke and Go deal with the out-of-control Drive Type Dead Heat, Rinna fell into the clutches of the Voice Roidmude. Disappearing together, Shinnosuke must piece together what happened in Rinna's past.
Why is Lt. Otta Following That Guy? (Episode 18)
Air date: 2015-02-15
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: A case that was supposed to be over has resurfaced again after 5 years. Genpachiro has taken this one personally, and vows to solve the case, even quitting the police force if he doesn't solve it.
What Can Judge the Police? (Episode 19)
Air date: 2015-02-22
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Tachibana reveals that he became the Judge Roidmude in order to lure out the true Judge, who has risen again. Who is this true "Judge"?
When Did Kyu Saijo Become a Roidmude? (Episode 20)
Air date: 2015-03-01
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: The Unit is shocked to find two Kyu Saijos. Which one of them is real, and which is not?
What Can Be Spoken By the Irregular Dead? (Episode 21)
Air date: 2015-03-08
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Simultaneous murders are going on, and Chase keeps popping up in surveillance tapes. While Kiriko and Shinnosuke believe in Chase's innocence, Go does not. But what is really going on?
How Can I Use the F1 Body to Fight? (Episode 22)
Air date: 2015-03-15
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Chase has changed a lot by Medic. Shin'nosuke wants to save Chase for Kiriko, but he prepares for the worst.
Who Can Stop the Hoax Smile? (Episode 23)
Writer: Junko Kōmura
Air date: 2015-03-22
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: The series of bombing case occur. The bomber sends a letter of warning to police before every case, but nobody can find the bomb.
What Can Keep Mach Running? (Episode 24)
Writer: Junko Kōmura
Air date: 2015-04-05
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Kiriko continues to secretly harbor Chase while an impatient Go tries to rush the Mach Driver's repair.
Why Has a New Battle Started? (Episode 25)
Air date: 2015-04-12
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: The Special Investigation Unit faces challenges as Mitsuhide Nira threatens to shut them down. Meanwhile, Shinnosuke struggles with his dual identity as Kamen Rider Drive and has to come to an important decision.
Where is Chaser Going? (Episode 26)
Air date: 2015-04-19
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Shinnosuke's life is turned upside down when his secret identity is finally revealed to the public. As Roidmude threats escalate, Chase is torn between his loyalty to his race and humanity.
What's Go Shijima's Reason to Fight? (Episode 27)
Air date: 2015-04-26
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Shinnosuke and the rest of the Special Unit are now more confident thanks to the new Ride Booster support vehicles. Kiriko and Go eventually get into an argument whether to trust Chase or not as a Kamen Rider. Later, Shinnosuke joins a joint investigation from the Central Government Office where Brain (in his human form) tries to frame Shinnosuke, whom already aware of Brain's involvement in the division. Meanwhile, a girl named Yoriko seeks Go's help as her brother was attacked by a Roidmude.
Why Were the Families Targeted? (Episode 28)
Air date: 2015-05-03
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Go confides identity of his father to Shin'nosuke. Shin'nosuke thinks a plan out with Chase because he wants to support Go.
What Really Happened in the Robbery? (Episode 29)
Writer: Junko Kōmura
Air date: 2015-05-10
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Roidmude who fused with a criminal committed bank robbery. When Shin'nosuke identifies the criminal, he is beside himself with rage.
Who Reveals the Real Criminal? (Episode 30)
Writer: Junko Kōmura
Air date: 2015-05-17
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: 12 years ago, an assistant police inspector Eisuke Tomari who is Sin'nosuke's father was killed in bank robbery case. Now, Brain tries to kill the people concerned the case, but why?
Why Did the Important Memories Disappear? (Episode 31)
Air date: 2015-05-24
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Shin'nosuke is opposed to Mr. Belt over the countermeasures against Freeze Roidmude. Meanwhile, a strange disappearance case happens.
What is Waiting at the End of Evolution? (Episode 32)
Air date: 2015-05-31
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Shinnosuke continues his fight against the Freeze Roidmude, undeterred by the power the first Roidmude possesses. However, Freeze obtains a golden form of great power, and uses it to lay down Drive once and for all.
Who Claimed the Life of Shinnosuke Tomari? (Episode 33)
Air date: 2015-06-07
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Shinnosuke has fallen at the hands of Freeze's Super Evolution State, and the Special Investigation Unit has no choice but to disband. Meanwhile, Chase works to find a way to bring Go back to his senses.
Who Claimed the Life of Eisuke Tomari? (Episode 34)
Air date: 2015-06-14
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: After being revived, Shinnosuke has gained a new power in the form of Type Tridoron. However, he can't help but be worried by Freeze's final words. Meanwhile, a Roidmude has stolen reports from a crime lab. The stolen documents were all cases that involved Shinnosuke's father, Eisuke Tomari.
Why Did the Siege Happen? (Episode 35)
Air date: 2015-06-28
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Mitsuhide Nira, who has been revealed to be the murderer of Eisuke Tomari, takes steps with Brain to hide away the evidence from 12 years ago. They hold a press conference, falsely accusing the Special Investigation Unit of colluding with the Roidmudes, landing them in jail and Shinnosuke as the public's most wanted criminal. Shinnosuke must find a way to free the Unit and expose Nira of his crimes.
Where Will the Bullet Guide Justice? (Episode 36)
Air date: 2015-07-05
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Nira put the Special Investigations Unit in siege to lure Shinnosuke into a trap. He intends, after framing Shinnosuke for the whole incident, to kill him and make it appear as if it was self-defense with the same gun that killed Shinnosuke's father, with the other Riders fairing no worse, with Go fighting Heart wanting Banno's tablet, and Chase unable to save a poisoned Yukari with Mad Doctor.
Who is Aiming for the Ultimate Taste? (Episode 37)
Air date: 2015-07-12
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Case of successive Roidmude combustions occurred. Shin'nosuke finds a clue to the mystery at the scene of crime.
Why is the Devil Still Seeking Evolution? (Episode 38)
Air date: 2015-07-19
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Heart told Shin'nosuke the reason why Roidmudes want to evolve, it was really astonishing to him. Meanwhile, Medic tries to accomplish her plan for Heart.
When Will the Whirlwind Kidnapper Attack? (Episode 39)
Air date: 2015-07-26
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: The Tornado Roidmude attacks couples, only kidnapping women, leading to the Special Investigations Division's investigation about the victims' whereabouts. Meanwhile, Mr. Belt finds out that Gou has teamed up with Dr. Banno.
Why Are the Two Genius Scientists Having a Conflict? (Episode 40)
Writer: Riku Sanjou
Air date: 2015-08-02
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: After Mr. Belt was stolen from Shinnosuke, Go rushes over to make sure he's okay. Heart appears before them both and informs them of Dr Banno's past actions as well as his true intentions.
How is the Golden Drive Born? (Episode 41)
Writer: Keiichi Hasegawa
Air date: 2015-08-09
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Young women lost conscious one after another in a same hospital. All of victims said same thing, "I miss you..., Shou", just before they faint.
Where is the Truth About the Goddess? (Episode 42)
Writer: Keiichi Hasegawa
Air date: 2015-08-16
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Without any clues on "Shou", a man who holds the key to solving the case, the investigation begins to stall. However, Otta hears a rumor that is related to the ongoing case.
When Will the Second Global Freeze Start? (Episode 43)
Air date: 2015-08-23
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Special Investigations Division found documents in Roidmude-006's things. They expect that Roidmudes are going to commit serious terrorist-act is called "The 2nd Global-Freeze". Meanwhile, Chase asks Shin'nosuke a very important question.
Who Loves Heart the Most? (Episode 44)
Air date: 2015-08-30
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Kiriko is wounded in the fight with Gold Drive, and while Drive takes her to the hospital, Chaser and Mach take on the evil Kamen Rider and Roidmude #004. Elsewhere, Brain investigates Medic's body and discovers something shocking hidden inside her mind concerning Heart.
What is a Roidmude's Last Dream? (Episode 45)
Air date: 2015-09-06
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Gold Drive attacks the Drive Pit, preventing the Kamen Riders from being able to fight him off as he prepares to create the second Global Freeze.
Why Must They Fight? (Episode 46)
Air date: 2015-09-13
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Chase protected Go in exchange for his life. Only after seeing him perish does Go realize the impact Chase had on him. Then, Gold Drive, whom Chase supposedly used his final strength to defeat, appears before him.
Who Will You Entrust the Future to, My Friend? (Episode 47)
Writer: Riku Sanjou
Air date: 2015-09-20
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: Medic, in exchange for her life, healed Shinnosuke. Now, he and Heart use the last of their strength to destroy Sigma.
The Case of Ghost (Episode 48)
Writer: Nobuhiro Mouri
Air date: 2015-09-27
Runtime: 24 min
Overview: The last fight was over as Drive, and a few days passed. When Shin'nosuke will be able to decide new assignment, theft of the evidence occurred from police. It is related to the case that Shin'nosuke and Hayase investigated one year ago.
