220https://official.lowee.us/manga/KamenRider/0001036.png Kamen Rider is a classic for a reason. Positively brimming with creative panel layouts wellflowing fights and cool spreads Ishinomoris original vision succeeds at what it sets out to do excellently. Closeups when they count intimidating spreadpages and a great sense of speed are the mangas greatest strength drawing his energy from the wind gets captured perfectly 220https://official.lowee.us/manga/KamenRider/0006054.png Essentially all of the conflicts Hayato and Takeshi have to face off against in this 1970s manga remain relevant in todays age. Timeless problems that have plagued humanity for decades homogeneity pollution remaining trapped in old beliefs government corruption and of course that quick final jab at the healthcare industry. Kamen Rider is not subtle about it. But it doesnt need to be. Bring the problems to the forefront and give them a good kick whilst you are at it. 220https://official.lowee.us/manga/KamenRider/0001063.png Conformity is the greatest enemy of Rider. Again subtlety is out the window. Shocker are straight up Nazi monsters. The only thing different from Takeshi and them is that Takeshi kept his individuality. He considers himself a monster much like them he has to be careful not to hurt the ones he loves due to his newgained strength just drinking a glass of water alone causes problems and selfloathing. 220https://official.lowee.us/manga/KamenRider/0003069.png 220https://official.lowee.us/manga/KamenRider/0003070.png 220https://official.lowee.us/manga/KamenRider/0003071.png 220https://official.lowee.us/manga/KamenRider/0003072.png But despite abandoning his own humanity Takeshi does not abandon humanity itself the people. He takes this opportunity to fight for humanity be a mouthpiece for it. Stand up against injustice and inspires us to do the same. I admit I have hardly seen all of what the television series has to offer though I plan to watch all of the seasons moving forward. Every season I have seen tackles one or more of these problems. Despite sounding repetitive every season is fresh and new only reinforcing its point or more importantly: Introducing these issues to the kids watching their first newly airing season on a Sunday morning. 220https://official.lowee.us/manga/KamenRider/0006002.png