Kamen Rider 1971 (Japan), also known as Masked Rider, Kamen Rider The Original Series, Kamen Rider #1 , is Japan drama premiere on Apr 3, 1971 on TV Asahi
In this classic manga adaptation, which kick started the long running Kamen Rider TV franchise, Hongo Takeshi, a professional motorcycle racer with an IQ of over 900, is captured by Shocker, a Japanese neo-nazi group, and transformed into a cyborg warrior called Kamen Rider. However, before they can begin brain washing him, Hongo escapes with the kidnapped professor who Shocker forced to turn him into Kamen Rider. Now it's up to Hongo, the professor, and their friend Tachibana to take Shocker down before they can take over the world.