START YOUR ENGINE!
The rain stops, there's a break in the clouds
The blue sky's calling out to you
Alright, it's almost time to head out
I don't need anyone else's advice
I've gotta trust my own instincts
It's high time I found my own way
Fire Up, Ignition
The heavy pressure's on
Slam the accelerator and power through
Surprise, the whole world's got drive! (It's faster than ever)
Feeling high like you're finally awake (Show me your Drivin')
Once you're on the road to destiny (Keep chasin' forever)
There's no way to go in reverse...
All we need is Drive!
Another building collapsed?!
I'm hoping to get the scoop on the Kamen Rider.
I wanted a scoop.
And this time, he'll be eliminated by our colleague.
Stop!
Kiriko, run! He's not bluffing!
I can't run! Because I'm...
Kiriko—!
W-Wait...
Tomari?!
Shinnosuke...!
Tomari... say something!
Shinnosuke!
You let him live...?! What is the meaning of this?
Episode 8 What is the secret that they hide?
My work is my own concern...
They're all obstinate, capricious, useless fools!
Don't get so bent out of shape, Brain.
Defeating Kamen Rider? That's what he was born for...
Why couldn't I shoot her...?
Why?!
The Grim Reaper—!
Remain calm, Shinnosuke.
You've been unconscious for fifteen hours.
Anyway... I need to get back to the investigation.
Kiriko!
Why were you so reckless?
I really dropped the ball on that fight, I'll give you that.
But if Chaser had taken that shot, you'd be...
It's my job. I was only doing my duty.
How can she stay so unemotional when I'm so worried ...?
Shinnosuke, the two of you are usually good buddies.
Kiriko has been acting strange lately. Do you have any idea why?
Nah, not really.
It's not like she was much fun in the first place.
Like just now, with all that doing her duty stuff...
If this was strictly work related, I doubt she would have brought flowers.
Hey, I'm not slacking off today.
I know. You're going to visit Hayase, right?
I'd like to come along. I haven't given him my regards yet.
Ah, you don't have to.
What...?
Not now!
This is something important to me!
I think... I've got it.
Shinnosuke!
You really got your butt kicked today, huh?
I let my guard down a little...
I would say it had more to do with Chaser's weapons.
We may have to rush development on the new gun to counter them.
New gun?
Another all-nighter?!
Steering Sword
As a Gun...
We're counting on you, Chief Mechanic.
Yes, of course...
Well, I better call and cancel my group date!
I bet it's a Steering Gun!
East City Times Photographer Kusaka Shunsuke
Now for the scoop of the century...
And with it, my evolution will be complete!
I'm back.
I am in charge here.
The Special Crimes Unit... well officially we're the Special Affairs Division Crime Scene Unit.
YES! Special Crimes Unit!
We specialize in paranormal cases, as well as anything involving Density Shift.
Working tirelessly to protect the people...
- Captain, Captain...
What are you doing?
What do you mean? Isn't it obvious?
It's an exclusive interview.
They cut our budget, you know!
Which means people have no idea just how hard we work! I figured I needed to boost our image!
Oh, if you've got a question go on ahead. Yes?
East City Times Society Reporter Takasugi Kenta
Well, if you know anything... I was hoping to get the scoop on the Kamen Rider.
You want some common soup?
That didn't sound anything like what he asked.
I can tell you all about the Kamen Rider.
- I've actually seen him twice! - You've seen this soup?
Big talk! All you saw was his hand!
Hey, I saw his leg too!
Ankle action!
Ankle action?
I love a little ankle action...
A scoop, huh?
I think I know the real reason why you're so interested in the Kamen Rider.
Oh...?
The Shift Car lost sight of Kusaka.
It must have been spotted...
Then Kusaka's missing?
I see... these are all of his accolades.
East City Times
This was our last big story.
Explosion At Font-R Factory
A factory explosion led to the discovery of collusion between Public Security and a food company.
The Font-R case....
After that, Kusaka was obsessed with breaking another big story. It's like he was a different person...
And since then you've been looking for this rumored superhero, the Kamen Rider.
But you weren't just doing it for the fame of getting another big scoop.
What you wanted was to save Kusaka from that Roidmude...
To save your partner from a monster.
That's why you contacted someone from Special Crimes, you wanted to get in contact with the Kamen Rider.
Am I right?
I noticed when you were sticking up for him.
That's why I know Kusaka would never attack this building.
Even for a scoop... not with Mr. Yoshida working here.
You knew that Kusaka had been working with the Roidmude the whole time.
I saw them...
Near the site of the second building collapse...
But why go through all of this for Kusaka?
It was all my fault...
I'm the reason he felt so desperate.
It was a year since they shot down our story...
Takasugi, we can't back down!
We didn't fabricate any part of that story, and you know that!
People deserve to know the truth!
It's no use.
What...?
They'll just keep covering it up, no matter what we do.
I was completely heartbroken, I couldn't bring myself to hear Kusaka out..
I abandoned him.
I trampled on our friendship.
That's why I have to face him this time.
I want to be able to save him.
You want to confront him in person? It's too dangerous!
You have to be willing to get hurt if you want to tell the truth.
A man I respect used to say that all the time.
I like to live by those words.
Well, it looks like we can't stop you.
This is Tomari.
I dug through the construction company's database, and they're all tied up with politicians.
That cover up from last year seems like the work of these big shots.
Did you find any common threads?
Oh, that I did.
All of the buildings that collapsed were on property owned by politicos connected with Kaishima City Construction.
So far they've been destroyed in order of newest to oldest.
So which building is next on the list?
The International Sports Stadium.
You're finally cleared of suspicion.
Wait, I was a suspect?
Right on cue...
Kiriko, take the wheel.
Takasugi is the only one who can stop Kusaka now.
Keep him safe until I get there.
But don't overdo it again.
That might be asking a lot...
I trust you.
Come on, let's get this started.
I don't kill humans.
They're not worth it.
BRAKE UP!
Now transform into Kamen Rider.
It's payback time.
Transform!
DRIVE: TYPE SPEED!
TUNE!
CHASER COBRA!
Time to get wild, Shinnosuke!
Yeah!
Alright!
DRIVE: TYPE WILD!
Huh? Hey...
Hey, where's it going?!
That was my doing. Focus on the battle for now.
TUNE!
CHASER SPIDER!
Takasugi?
What do you want?
I was wrong... last year.
I'm sorry.
So, please...
Just confess to setting up your cover stories, pay your debt to society!
And remember your old ideals!
You've got nothing to apologize for, Takasugi.
What...?
Let's hear it for hoaxes!
The truth doesn't sell papers...
Headlines just need to be exciting.
You're wrong! Snap out of it, Kusaka!
I can't let you interrupt us.
I'm going to protect him, no matter what!
Here we go.
TIRE CHANGE!
RUMBLE DUMP!
His weapons are way too much for me, even with Type Wild!
Good, it was finished just in time!
What was?
Here I am! And here you go, hot off the presses!
Oh, the Steering Gun is ready?!
No wait!
This is more like...
A Door Gun!
DO
OR
GUN
!
Could you perhaps reconsider your naming system?
Nope! This thing's a Door Gun.
Man... this Door Gun is pretty sweet.
Officer!
Calm yourselves.
You guys are gonna be the front page tomorrow.
Two unfortunate victims caught in the wreckage of a terrible accident.
Actually...
That's going to be three victims.
Who else is here?
I'm talking about you... Kusaka.
Kusaka!
What, out of ammo?
Huh? What?
TUNE!
CHASER BAT!
Whoa, jeez...
I'm out of ammo, help!
Open and close the door!
That's how you reload!
Open it, gotcha!
DOOR IS OPEN!
Door is open?
What about an open door?
D-D-DOOR DOOR...
D-D-DOOR IS OPEN!
Ow!
It keeps saying that the door is open!
I told you to close the door to finish reloading!
Was that really a necessary feature?
It was?!
Enough, try to focus!
Alright...
CHARGED!
Damn you...
Stop!
CHARGED!
He's retreated for the time being.
Thank you, Rinna!
I better get going too.
Good luck.
Thanks!
Why...?!
Your usefulness is at its end.
I have absorbed enough of your energy to achieve my permanent evolution.
The fear and despair you now feel are the last of what I needed!
Stop!
I guess you really were asking for too much, Tomari...
Fool, you can die along with him!
What?!
The Kamen Rider...
Sorry for the delay. I'm here, at full power!
In that case...
Action Shot! Action Shot! Action Shot! Action Shot!
ROLL OUT, TRIDORON!
TYPE WILD!
Stay back! Stay back, stay back!
Keep that car away from me!
Enough hide and seek!
TIRE EXTENSION!
WILD!
THE FINISHER!
SPEED! FULL THROTTLE!
Door Gun...!
The Kamen Rider...
Most people don't even think he really exists.
Kusaka... Will you help me get the word out?
What are you saying?
I'm a criminal...
I can never do this job again...
Don't give up so easily!
You have to be willing to get hurt if you want to tell the truth!
I love that saying, Kusaka... and you were always the one to say it.
Takasugi...
I'm so sorry...
Come on, let's go.
C'mon.
Right!
I didn't get to see the Kamen Rider this time.
A smooth sea never made a skillful sailor, right?
You sound like an old man.
Hush, you.
Anyway, I see that you overdid it again!
I did what the situation called for.
After all, I'm your buddy right?
Azusa Yumi Hospital
I'm Shijima Kiriko, it's nice to meet you.
Thank you.
I'm Hayase, nice to finally meet you.
Finally?
I kept asking Tomari to introduce me to his new partner, but he never did.
Is that so?
Well, y'know...
I bet he's just afraid of me airing all his dirty laundry to you.
What kind of dirty laundry?
- Well, this one time... - Come on now!
Stop, that's enough!
- Enough already... - Tomari?!
This is why I didn't introduce you!
Kamen Rider...
What is he?
For that matter...
What am I?
Kamen Rider Drive!
An arson spree!
A Roidmude arsonist, huh?
A monster that can control electricity has also appeared.
It's a body for use with specialty vehicles.
A new body arrives!
The requirement this time—
Being a cool guy?!
You'll become the ultimate master of machines!
Being a cool guy?!
DRIVE: TYPE TECHNIC!
Episode 9 How can he use the cool body?