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Publication: May 9, 2026

The Bringer of Bad Dreams

The new chapter begins with a shocking development……as the story of Kamen Rider Zeztz up until now had been a precognitive dream seen by Baku. As more shocking truths are revealed one after another, the "typhoon" that's been disrupting the battlefield is Sieg, also known as Kamen Rider Dawn.

Sieg is a criminal serving a 1,000 year prison sentence, and was once an agent who operated as Code Number One for the top secret defense organization CODE. However, after merging his own body with a Nightmare, Sieg was eventually viewed as a threat by CODE and even The Lady, who plans to destroy CODE. Sieg is being played by Amano Kousei, who's taking on the role of a Kamen Rider for a second time since Tachibana Sakuya (Garren) in Kamen Rider Blade. Playing an elusive, enigmatic character with a commanding presence, he commits heinous acts with a smile on his face, giving off the impression that there's an ulterior motive behind all of it.

Although Sieg's rampaging around like he runs the show, the wind has begun to shift directions now that Baku's grabbed hold of a new power and transformed into Kamen Rider Zeztz Exdream. When the time comes for these two to cross swords again, will Baku, who fights with the power of dreams, or Sieg, who fights with the power of bad dreams, emerge on top?

Amano Kousei

The resolve to take on a Kamen Rider's burden

-Contemplating the "justice" within Sieg-

"First, please tell us how you felt when you were asked to perform."

Amano: On the flip side, how about your thoughts? It was probably, "Guess this guy's back again," wasn't it?

"Not at all! (laughs). It genuinely made us happy that Amano-san was returning to the Kamen Rider series."

Amano: Ah, really? I'll be honest too, it made me incredibly happy. However, in addition to that, I also felt an intense amount of pressure to participate in a way that would surpass the works I've been in up until now, as I knew I couldn't approach things the same way I did when I was a newcomer.

"Please tell us your impressions of Kamen Rider Zeztz's production."

Amano: I was approached shortly before the broadcast began, so I watched it from the perspective that it was a production I'd be participating in from then on, but the first thing I noticed was that the visuals were really cool. And then, the action is fantastic. When I read the script I was given before the broadcast, the description of dreams and reality was complex, so I kept wondering, "How are they gonna depict this?" They didn't use Nem's dialogue in the actual story, but I was able to just go with it and think, "So this is the kind of world they've created," and felt like, "Kamihori-san is just amazing!" I found it entertaining even as someone in their 40s, and I think it's a Kamen Rider that adults can enjoy too.

"What are you conscious of when portraying Sieg?"

Amano: The Kamen Rider series isn't one where we receive a script that covers all the way up to the final episode. The first time I got to play a Kamen Rider, there were moments when I regretted things and thought, "If this development was gonna turn out this way, then I wish I had done that part alittle differently. To avoid that happening during Zeztz, I structure a coherent plan in my mind and make small adjustments based on the parts that are different each time a script comes in. Ultimately, there's been parts that've linked up with my vision, so there haven't been that many moments where I've thought, "I wish I'd done it this way."

"What's your impression of Kamen Rider Dawn?"

Amano: Everything about him is cool. I love his colors, and his design also properly captures a minimalist aesthetic that highlights key elements. If Zeztz was designed as an homage to the older Kamen Riders, then I'd say Dawn uses a modern take on that style. Equating him to a Rider from Blade, he's closest to Chalice.

"What kind of discussions do you have with Dawn's Takada Masashi-san?"

Amano: We'll talk about "doing this kind action during situations like these," and Takada-san in turn will ask, "I'm thinking of adding this little gesture before the Rider Kick, but what do you think?," so we're going over every fine detail together. This might actually be the most I've ever discussed a role.

"So you're taking a different approach compared to the past, huh?"

Amano: During my time as Garren, Oshikawa-san would always adapt to whatever I was doing on my own. At that time, I was just a newcomer who didn't have the skills to keep up with Oshikawa-san, so he was of huge help to me. During "Fourze," the one who played Libra Zodiarts was Watanabe-san, who's the Action Director for Zeztz, and we had talked to each other quite abit. In contrast, for "King-Ohger," I didn't discuss anything at all relating to my role with Muraoka-san, who took on playing Grodie's monster form.

"Why did you decide to communicate more closely this time around?"

Amano: I've pretty much been doing things my own way, so I guess you could say this is more like me reporting in and saying, "I'm doing it with this feeling," you know?……(laughs). There's been so many parts where he's really taken my portrayal of Sieg into consideration, and while I feel abit bad about that, I am truly grateful.

"For the villain roles that were just brought up, compared to Fourze's Hayami Kouhei and King-Ohger's Grodie, are there any differences in how you approached portraying him?"

Amano: I've given alot of thought into how to preserve the "Kamen Rider" aspect of Sieg's role. If Sieg's really just a villain who does nothing but hurt people, then I think it'd be best if he wasn't a Kamen Rider. If they don't grow within the story or carry some kind of burden, then I feel that they're not a Kamen Rider. Even if others see him as a villain, as long as he's a Kamen Rider, then there must be some kind of principle that resonates with him. It was like that with "Kamen Rider Outsiders," but ultimately, it's just a matter of perspective, as what might be seen as evil to Baku could be the opposite to Sieg. So, even when I don't fully understand the meaning behind the lines I'm given, I perform them with the mindset of making everything feel justified.

"It's because you've experienced playing the role before that you're taking great care to portray the essence of being a Kamen Rider."

Amano: Yes. It was mentally easier to portray pure evil villains like Principal Hayami and Grodie, as I could just do whatever I wanted (laughs). Still, Kamen Rider is a work that's changed my life, so being able to say "henshin" as a Kamen Rider holds profound meaning for me. In the past, I would just say henshin when I had to, but this time, I'm pretty particular on finding the right way to say henshin so that it conveys the emotions of the moment.

-Being inspired by the ideas of the Directors-

"Director Sugihara Teruaki was in charge of episode 27 and 28, where Sieg was properly introduced, and the most recent episode 33."

Amano: I've kept in touch with Sugi-san since Blade, and while I've had the opportunity to have Shibasaki-san, Yamaguchi-san and Kamihori-san, who I've known since their days as Assistant Directors, film me, I had never had that chance with Sugi-san. During filming of King-Ohger, I brought up that "I wanted him to film me someday," where it came to fruition at a time when we could closely coordinate various details, specifically, the episode that introduced Sieg. On my first day of filming, we filmed the scene with (Code Number) One, where I went into it full of enthusiasm, as I had come up with various plans. But then, Sugi-san simply summed it up by saying, "I don't think you need to do that." When I went to check my performance as One on the monitor after receiving that advice, I was able to comprehend it and think, "Ah, so that's the kind of person One is" and, "In that case, Sieg must be this kind of person." I think it was a scene that was only possible because we've known each other since we were young and are so comfortable communicating with each other.

"You've worked together with Director Shibasaki, who was in charge of episodes 29 and 30, on various other productions in the past, right?"

Amano: Shibasaki-san was Blade's Chief Assistant Director, and was the Director of "Super Hero Taisen GP" and Outsiders, so he's someone who's filmed Tachibana Sakuya alot. I wonder how Sieg appears through Shibasaki-san's eyes (laughs). Shibasaki-san has a good sense of balance, so while he basically tells me to "do whatever I want," he's also incredibly particular about important details. Because of that, I consciously try to comprehend exactly what those key points are.

"Director Kamihoriuchi, the main Director, was in charge of episodes 31 and 32."

Amano: Kamihori-san really helped me out during King-Ohger, but even though he's been calling me ever since then, he hasn't actually filmed many of the episodes I appear in. Since he inevitably ends up filming the lead actors most of the time, this old man gets pushed to the back (laughs). Still, when he does occasionally film me, it's alot of fun. With Kamihori-san, I often feel like "I can't figure out what's going on in his head," so when we're performing, I try to come up with ideas that would go beyond the Director's vision, but once I get on set, what happens there always exceeds my expectations. With a sly grin he'll tell me, "I never would've considered that" (laughs), which I think is truly amazing, as it really inspires me. It's not just Kamihori-san, as Sugi-san and Shibasaki-san are also seriously pouring their lives into creating these works. I couldn't fully understand it back when I was a newcomer, but I'm sure Director Ishida and the others behind Blade felt the same way as them. Now that I'm this age, I understand everyone's feelings and dedication regarding these productions, and that makes me feel like I have to give my all as well, and in a way, that makes me happy.

"Sieg has alot of scenes together with Baku and Nem, but how has it been working with Baku's Imai Ryutaro-san and Nem's Horiguchi Maho-san?"

Amano: Actually, my first involvement with Zeztz was playing the role of an opponent during the final audition. At the time, I had yet to be cast, but Kamihori-san reached out to me, which is also how I met Imai-san and Horiguchi-san. It was the same during the audition, but even after half a year, they've become much more confident and attentive, and it's been alot of fun performing with them.

"Are there any scenes where Imai-san and Horiguchi-san's performance have left a strong impression on you?"

Amano: In episode 33, during the scene where Nem cries after Baku's letter vanishes, she shed emotional tears from the test shot all the way through the actual shoot, and seeing that, I felt like I was going to cry too (laughs). There was a crying scene during the final audition when I played her partner, where she was crying with proper emotion, but at that time, she said something like, "This is the first time I've ever cried while acting." Seeing her there, sobbing uncontrollably while looking at a letter with nothing written on it, really drove home the approach to acting that she's developed over the past half year. In the upcoming episode 34, there's a scene where I face off against Imai-san, and I was almost in tears during this too. There was also a scene during the audition where I faced off against Imai-san, but the way his eyes looked at me then was completely different from how he looked at me in episode 34. I know this might sound abit arrogant, but it felt like, "He's looking me dead in the eyes while confronting me." Just as my seniors were the ones guiding me back when we were working on Blade, I thought I'd be in the position to guide them, but once I actually got on set, I found that I was the one learning from everyone else. I'm really being guided by Imai-kun and Horiguchi-san in particular.

"It seems that episode 34 will explore Sieg's background."

Publication: May 9, 2026

That Hero (Gavan), is a Ninja

As Doki Reiji (Gavan Infinity) and his colleagues from the Archives Division of the Galaxy Federal Police travel through various dimensions to investigate the incidents caused by Nega Emorgears, an unknown Gavan appears before them. His name is Kazanami Kunai (Gavan Raiya). Kunai, who comes from the ninjitsu clan of the kazanami style, is a dimension traveler just like Reiji, with his objective being to identify the mastermind behind the frequent Emorgear incidents occurring on MultiEarth Ζ2066 and annihilate the enemy.

Kunai, whose younger sister Hatsune had been taken hostage by the Galactic Syndicate Bai Akube, was being used as a spy by their leader Rurugie. However, after confronting and coming to terms with his own fears through Reiji's words, Kunai awakened as a warrior who could transform those fears into strength, and succeeded in defeating Rurugie. Those with the title Gavan, who would normally never cross paths, meet and join forces to crush evil, and the battle with Bai Akube was an incident that made us realize once again the possibility of joint investigations between fellow Gavans.

Realizing the necessity of having allies through his collaboration with Reiji, Kunai sets out on a journey to forge a bond with the Gavans who operate in different dimensions in preparation for the battle against the great evil that Rurugie had spoken of. Thus, the heroic tale woven together across multiple dimensions plunges into a new stage!

Yasui Kentaro (Kunai)

The new Gavan is cool, and occasionally surreal?!

-The classic appeal of taking on a challenge-

"Please tell us how you felt when you heard that you had been chosen for the role."

Yasui: I would've never imagined that I'd become a hero at 34, and it made me think that I was living a fascinating life. This is gonna sound like a joke, but I absolutely loved "Ninja Sentai Kakuranger" when I was a kid, so I feel a connection to Gavan Raiya since he also uses a ninja motif. Before I entered filming, I had the chance to watch the "Kamen Rider x Super Sentai LIVE & SHOW 2026," but that's when I truly felt the seriousness of the situation, as it made me feel a sense of responsibility.

"What were your thoughts in regards to the planning and story of this work?"

Yasui: This production inherits the Super Sentai series that had persisted for 50 years, and since it was created with the theme of "surpassing," I was also looking forward to seeing what kind of content it would include. When I actually saw the finished product and script, I thought it was great that, while taking a contrarian approach or deliberately using unconventional methods is what's currently popular, they went with an incredibly classic approach. I feel that this production puts into words the things everyone thinks but can't properly say.

"For your role as Kunai, what kind of character do you personally perceive him as?"

Yasui: He initially enters the story shrouded in mystery, which gave off the impression that "this guy was tough," but I'm now gradually starting to see the gap in him, so I find him to be a lovable character. Kunai's lines all basically use anastrophe. For example, if a scene has the line, "I did this and that," he would say it as, "This and that, I did." When I'm on set, the first thing that comes to mind is of course just the normal way of saying things, so every time I have to remind myself, "Ah, it's reversed, it's reversed!" Also, since my character doesn't say much, I'm incredibly mindful of what kind of tone and volume I should use in order to leave a lasting impression.

"What are your impressions of his younger sister Hatsune?"

Yasui: Hatsune has a strong personality, and I feel like she matches Maikichi-chan's own nonchalant nature, and in a good way, I feel like there's a frivolous side to her. I think that it'd be really great to have a little sister like her. Maikichi-chan and I were talking about how we'd like to "become popular as siblings," and seeing her ask various questions regarding acting made me realize what a serious girl she is.

"There are many scenes of you together with Commander Daares, aren't there?"

Yasui: That's right. However, Daares is really far away in terms of our relative positions (laughs). To be honest, we haven't had many opportunities to act together face to face, but I think he has great style, a wonderful voice, and is really cool. He's sophisticated but kind, as he always keeps a watchful eye when the younger members are acting lively on site.

"Please tell us your impressions of Gavan Raiya's visuals."

Yasui: They're insanely cool! Not just the design, but the pose also pays homage to Jiraiya, and even when you turn Gavan into an initial, it becomes G-Raiya. Although the production team is using "surpass" as the theme, I can sense that they created him with love and respect for past tokusatsu works in mind.

"How do you communicate with Suit Actor Tsutamune Masato-san?"

Yasui: Tsuta-san moves around more than usual, or rather, he express alot through body language, but after watching my performance, he's been holding back when it's time for him to portray Rayia. I've had the opportunity to do sword action in a Toei production before, but this is my first time doing bare handed action, so I'm learning the basics of action, like how to maintain distance, from Tsuta-san and the others every day. During Kunai's action scenes, there's lots of spinning movements to convey the agility you'd expect from a ninja, so I'm also learning technical aspects, such as where to place my center of gravity in order to spin more easily.

"What's the atmosphere like on set?"

Yasui: At first, I was incredibly nervous joining a set that everyone had spent months establishing, but now that I've settled in, I can even screw around (laughs). Out of all the sets I've participated on so far, this one's the most harmonious, and it's easy to communicate with the staff, so I'm really enjoying it. I didn't realize this until I actually got on set, but since there are things like action scenes, there are quite alot of cuts. Still, since all of the staff members are used to the process, they're very organized, so there's hardly any downtime. I was truly impressed by the expertise they've accumulated over multiple years.

-Spinning action that embodies a ninja-

"With his first appearance in episode 10, Kunai's action scenes were immediately depicted."

Yasui: Director Fukuzawa had previously worked with a member of our group (7ORDER), so before I started filming, I asked, "What kind of person is he?" and they replied, "He's someone who loves interesting things." When I actually met him, I realized he was someone who seriously loves action. There is an Action Director on set to coach us on the action moves, so it's actually pretty rare to be given advice from the Director in regards to hand movements. Fukuzawa-san gives me direct guidance, saying things like, "This carries this meaning" and, "It's best to do it with this timing." Episode 10 marked my first appearance, and Director Fukuzawa had said, "I want to show off a cool Kunai" and, "This is the big climax, so let's give it our all," so I also challenged myself to doing difficult techniques, like when I used Reiji's arms to spin myself around. I pushed my body to the limit, so I wanted to make sure to mention out loud that "I did not use a stunt double!" (laughs).

"(laughs). Within episode 10, which action did you struggle with the most?"

Yasui: During the fight with Gavan Infinity, I did a front flip and then rolled when I landed……and doing that in succession was difficult. We practiced the action countless times, but when we went to the set, I had to do it at a decline, which felt considerably different from when I did it on flat ground. Still, along with Director Fukuzawa saying he wanted to show off Kunai's cool side, I thought that if I could prove here that "this guy can really move," then even die hard tokusatsu fans would recognize my efforts, so I really put my all into it. However, probably because they think I can do it right away on the spot, I haven't had any more action rehearsals at all since then, so on the day of a shoot, they'll suddenly tell me, "I want you to spin around here" (laughs). Still, memorizing new techniques is fun and exciting, don't you think?

"Episode 11 focused on Kunai's inner self, with his character being explored in depth."

Yasui: I thought it would inevitably feel rushed for a character who just appeared in the previous episode to undergo such a change within a single episode. To avoid the feeling of "he changed way too fast," I was determined to properly convey the impact of each and every line Reiji spoke.

"If you had to pick a scene that you put a particular amount of effort into, which one would it be?"

Yasui: Knowing that Kunai has his own burdens, I approached the scene where he clashed with Reiji, who accepts it all and responds in kind, with the understanding that it was a crucial moment. Kunai overcame his fears and looked ahead, but that kind of thing isn't unique to just heroes, as it happens to everyone when they're starting something new, right? I personally really resonated with Reiji’s line, "When you accept something, it turns into strength," and I put alot of effort into the part where Kunai lets those words sink in.

"What's your impression of Reiji's Nagata Kouhei-san?"

Yasui: No, really, he's the best! Actually, Kouhei was sitting right next to me during the audition, where even back then I thought, "This guy seriously gives off hero vibes." His own personality is just as straightforward and passionate as Reiji's, where I had thought, "It'd be great if he becomes a hero," so when he was cast as Reiji, I thought it was a perfect fit. On set, I always go over every fine detail together with the Director, asking what Reiji might do, as his sincerity and straightforwardness has significantly influenced the entire team.

"Yasui-san, What kind of conversations do you have with the Director on set?"

Yasui: Since Kunai's character varies quite abit depending on the story, the Directors each have their own interpretation, so for example, Director Kato was in charge of episodes 11–13 and would say things like, "Ah, that's good," even when I was aiming for something slightly surreal. The scene at the end of episode 11 that involved Hatsune was actually created on set. My image of him was that he doesn't get that excited, so the plan was to directly ask Reiji for help when Hatsune said he was "too close." However, Director Kato thought of a performance with Kunai entering Hatsune's line of sight as she looked the other way in response to him placing his hand on her shoulder, which was abit different from my own interpretation. When I talked it over with Maikichi-chan, we decided that "it might be easier doing it that way," which is how we ended up with the current scene. Kunai's character is really crumbling but (laughs), I'm curious to see how everyone will respond to this, and since I imagine future scripts will be written with this performance in mind, I'm looking forward to seeing what kind of scenes they'll create.

"In episode 12, Kunai's obsession with walls was depicted."

Yasui: I was shocked to learn that he liked walls that much (laughs). Since the lead in for his cool entrance in episode 10 was effective, I took that as an opportunity to have some fun, so I screwed around as much as I could (laughs).

"Since Setsuna's naturally aloof, it created some good synergy, didn't it? (laughs)."

Yasui: That's right, it's amusing how they're both on the wavelength, huh? The comical exchange between Setsuna and Kunai, which left Reiji sidelined, really showed the team chemistry between the three of them, and it's the kind of scene that makes you want to support the whole group, so I'm looking forward to seeing how things will turn out for them.

"How has it been working with Setsuna's Akahane Ryuga-san?"

Yasui: He's really tall and has a small face, so he's got a really attractive appearance, and I thought he might be a cool guy, but when I actually met him, he turned out to be incredibly cute (laughs). He instantly changes when he gets into his role, as I feel that there's a huge gap in his character.

"In the upcoming episode 13, a development unfolds where he gets caught up in an incident that occurred on MultiEarth 15109, which is where Kiki and Koto are from."

Yasui: I did alot of action with Koto, but Koto's Lana-chan is so full of energy that she somehow makes me feel young (laughs). When we talked during a break, we realized that the areas where we work are surprisingly close, so we had a lively conversation about the stores we're both aware of.

"Finally, please share your enthusiasm for future filming."

Yasui: Kunai's fundamentally cool, but he also has a charming side, so I want to bring out those moments and make him a character people will love. For that sake, I'd like to try incorporating more surreal humor (laughs). Also, I want to gain popularity alongside Hatsune as older brother and little sister. They both have blond hair despite coming from a ninja family, so the gap between their super gyaru appearance and anime like setup is what makes them amusing, and it'd make me happy if our performance could really hit all the right marks for the viewers.

Q: What's your favorite anime/manga?