Kamen Rider Kuuga: Special Edition
仮面ライダークウガ 特別篇
Synopsis
A group of archaeologists open a tomb that awakens horrible monsters, while journeyman Yusuke Godai is compelled to access a strange belt from the tomb to fight back against them. Also, a drunkard witnesses a murder by an unidentified lifeform near a church. Meanwhile, Yusuke is bothered by the idea of fighting and is unsure if it was right until he saw the daughter of one of the slain archeologists crying, making his reason to fight "to protect the smiles of people". This is the director's cut version of the first two episodes of the Kamen Rider Kuuga TV series.
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Masked Rider Kuuga Opening (Second Half)
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-11-11
Top Cast
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Joe Odagiri
Yusuke Godai / Kamen Rider Kuuga
Shingo Katsurayama
Kaoru Ichijo
Kazumi Murata
Sakurako Sawatari
Katsuaki Nishide
Tsurumaru Kameyama
Wakana Chizaki
Minori Godai
Fujio Mori
Tatsuhiko Ebisawa
Mitsuru Fujio
Father Jose, Xu·Goma·Gu
Tetsuo Sakaguchi
Xu·Gmun·Ba (voice)
Yuka Takeshima
Mika Natsume
Erika Niibo
Child
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 21, 2001
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hidenori Ishida
- Screenplay & Story
- Naruhisa Arakawa, Shotaro Ishinomori
- Original Score
- Toshihiko Sahashi
- Original Title
- 仮面ライダークウガ 特別篇
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- Toei Company, Ishimori Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hidenori Ishida
Naruhisa Arakawa, Shotaro Ishinomori
Toshihiko Sahashi
Naoki Nagata
Yumi Shimizu, Takeyuki Suzuki, Shigenori Takatera
Department Leadership Roster
Hidenori Ishida
Director
Naruhisa Arakawa
Writer
Yumi Shimizu
Producer
Takeyuki Suzuki
Producer
Shigenori Takatera
Producer
Naoki Nagata
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kamen Rider Kuuga: Special Edition
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What is Kamen Rider Kuuga: Special Edition about?
A group of archaeologists open a tomb that awakens horrible monsters, while journeyman Yusuke Godai is compelled to access a strange belt from the tomb to fight back against them. Also, a drunkard witnesses a murder by an unidentified lifeform near a church. Meanwhile, Yusuke is bothered by the idea of fighting and is unsure if it was right until he saw the daughter of one of the slain archeologists crying, making his reason to fight "to protect the smiles of people". This is the director's cut version of the first two episodes of the Kamen Rider Kuuga TV series.
Who directed Kamen Rider Kuuga: Special Edition?
Kamen Rider Kuuga: Special Edition was directed by Hidenori Ishida.
Who stars in Kamen Rider Kuuga: Special Edition?
The principal cast of Kamen Rider Kuuga: Special Edition includes Joe Odagiri, Shingo Katsurayama, Kazumi Murata, Katsuaki Nishide, Wakana Chizaki.
When was Kamen Rider Kuuga: Special Edition released and how long is it?
Kamen Rider Kuuga: Special Edition was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for Kamen Rider Kuuga: Special Edition?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kamen Rider Kuuga: Special Edition was composed by Toshihiko Sahashi.