The Kamen Rider franchise recently marked a major milestone at Los Angeles Comic Con, celebrating its 55th anniversary with a packed weekend of panels, North American premieres, and special guest appearances. Held from October 30 to November 1, 2026, the convention drew massive crowds eager to honor over five decades of tokusatsu history. A major highlight of the weekend was the official anniversary panel on the West Hall Gaming & Anime Stage, which saw every available seat filled and drew notable fans, including streamer Ironmouse.

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The panel featured special guest appearances by head writer Yuya Takahashi and longtime producer Naomi Takebe, who discussed their work on the franchise, including the recently concluded Kamen Rider ZEZTZ and the newest series, Kamen Rider MY-TH. Fans were treated to an interactive trivia contest, behind-the-scenes insights, and a surprise reveal from Takahashi regarding a potential future project involving characters from Kamen Rider EX-AID. Beyond the main stage, Toei Company hosted exclusive North American premiere screenings—including Kamen Rider ZEZTZ: Farewell Mission and AGITO: Psychic War for the 25th anniversary of Kamen Rider AGITO—alongside official merchandise booths and autograph sessions with the series' heroes.

The video below highlights fan experiences and highlights from major conventions celebrating tokusatsu milestones.