Kamen Rider Gotchard
A mysterious alchemist studied and experimented to create living creatures called Chemy. Unfortunately, the cards that were supposed to be kept secret, were accidentally revealed to the world. High school student Houtarou Ichinose is tasked with retrieving all the Chemies that was released around the world. Using the Grasshopper Chemy, Hopper1, and the Steam Locomotive Chemy, Steamliner, he transforms into Kamen Rider Gotchard.
- 2023-2024
- 1 season
- Action & Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Science Fiction
- TV-PG
A mysterious alchemist studied and experimented to create living creatures called Chemy. Unfortunately, the cards that were supposed to be kept secret, were accidentally revealed to the world. High school student Houtarou Ichinose is tasked with retrieving all the Chemies that was released around the world. Using the Grasshopper Chemy, Hopper1, and the Steam Locomotive Chemy, Steamliner, he transforms into Kamen Rider Gotchard.
Season 1 Episode Guide
50 Episodes 2023 - 2024
Episode 1
Gotcha! Hopper1!
23 mins
Houtarou is a high school student in search of his own "Gotcha" (something unique to him). However, he is still in a daze, unable to even decide on a career path. His classmate Rinne looks down on him.
Episode 2
Pursuit, Alchemy, Skebows!
23 mins
After transforming into Kamen Rider Gotchard, Houtarou wants to learn more about the Chemies and is advised by his teacher Minato to take the entrance exam for the secret Alchemist Academy. However, Houtarou runs into a problem.
Episode 3
Bushido, Found.
23 mins
Houtarou continues his quest to befriend all the Chemies as he meets a Chemy known as Apparebushido, and is given his card by Minato.
Episode 4
Antrooper Labyrinth
23 mins
Houtarou can't help but exclaim in admiration at Valvarad's powerful might. However, Supana says that he didn't acknowledge Houtarou as a Kamen Rider and leaves.
Episode 5
Burn! Fight! Wrestler G!
23 mins
Seeking the teachings of Renge and Sabimaru who have sealed away a lot of Chemies, Houtarou and Rinne go to a certain professional wrestling Dojo with Renge and the others.
Episode 6
Super A-Ranked Twisted Star
23 mins
A mysterious man appears in front of Supana after tracking him. He changes into a Malgam before attacking the former and Houtarou. Supana then transforms into Valvarad and counters, and so does Houtarou into Gotchard.
Episode 7
Goodbye Saboneedle
23 mins
A boy appears in front of Houtarou and others, asking to take over Saboneedle. Since Ordinary people and Chemies cannot coexist, Rinne, who values the rules, tries to accept the boy's request, but Houtarou is not convinced.
Episode 8
Great Bond
23 mins
Saboneedle flew out of the driver during the battle with Dragonfly Malgam. Houtarou senses something as Riku becomes more distraught than ever, asking, "Where has Sabosuke gone?" Meanwhile, Atropos suddenly appears in front of Rinne..
Episode 9
Dash to Kyoto! School Trip!
23 mins
Houtarou and his group from Furasu High School go on a school trip to Kyoto. Houtarou is assigned to a group study with Rinne and Kajiki, and by chance Kajiki meets a girl named Hijiri, and they hit it off.
Episode 10
Kyoto on Fire! ~ Sad Love: Chemy Thunder Incident ~
23 mins
Hijiri, whom Kajiki is in love with, has a boyfriend. Although Kajiki is depressed, he learnt that Hijiri's boyfriend is most likely the remaining suspect who made his escape after Clotho attacked the police van.
Episode 11
Catch! A Spy!? Rider Disqualified!?
23 mins
Clotho captures a new Chemy, UFO-X, in Kyoto. It seems that it has something to do with the mysterious driver that the Three Dark Sisters are plotting - Meanwhile, Houtarou and his friends continue to work hard to recover Chemies.
Episode 12
Runaway Liner! Dark Rider!
23 mins
The spy for the Three Dark Sisters turned out to be Shiori Harima, an investigator from the Alchemy Union. Houtarou lashes out in anger at Shiori, who attacks the Chemy, but is tormented by her use of forbidden alchemy.
Episode 13
Take It Back! Friendship × Forever!
23 mins
Houtarou and his friends find a possibility to rescue Sabimaru by befriending UFO-X. However, the Three Dark Sisters and Sabimaru with the Dreadriver appear before them.
Episode 14
Chomping Rex! Dangerous X
23 mins
Houtaro is asked by Rinne, who has a thoughtful look on her face, to confide in him about a certain problem of hers. Just what exactly is on her mind? Then the two are dispatched to the appearance of a new Level 10, X-Rex.
Episode 15
Seize the Happy! Shine Bright Gotchalibur!
23 mins
The raw power of Super Gotchard overwhelms Dread and gains an upper-hand, but Dread is capable of executing counterattacks, resulting in a back-and-forth battle. Meanwhile, Lachesis approaches the daughter-father duo Sawa and Manabe.
Episode 16
Crisis Xmas! The Orochi Incident
23 mins
Supana returns to his master Kyoka Edami to have her repair his Valvarusher, which was heavily damaged during his battles with the Three Dark Sisters.
Episode 17
Moonbreak Messenger
23 mins
As the new year begins, while Houtarou is serving New Year Food to Rinne and the others, he's wondering who is the Orange Gotchard that appeared during Christmas, and the sudden strengthening of the Malgam.
Episode 18
Run Through! Evolutionary Firelord!
23 mins
Houtaro and Rinne are disappointed in a world where not only the Alchemy Academy, but also their teacher Minato does not exist. The Moon Malgam then appears in front of the two and mocks Rinne where it takes her into the shadows.
Episode 19
Rinne's Dawn! Transform Majade!
23 mins
Houtaro and his friends are in high spirit once they formed the Kitchen Ichinose Alliance. However, Rinne is still dispirited as she wonder if this is the 'rules' she had to follow as an alchemist.
Episode 20
Smiling Angel, Ridiculous Joke
23 mins
Kyoka arrives to see Houtaro and the others. Kyoka, who claims to be Supana's teacher, begins to talk about Supana's past, which even Houtarou and the others did not know. "It all started 10 years ago..."
Episode 21
Mad Warrior! The Black Flame Valvarad!
23 mins
Houtaro drives the runaway Wheel Malgam into de-transformation with the power of Super Gotchard. However, Supana stubbornly shuts his mind, saying to Houtaro and the others, "This is my battle," and remains engulfed in black flames.
Episode 22
Love Is a Saber! Suddenly a Chemy Story
23 mins
Renge has fallen under the spell of Zukyumpire. Zukyumpire attracts many men and women, but when Houtaro and his friends investigate, they find that there is a danger to Renge and the others...!?
Episode 23
Zukyun Always in My Heart
23 mins
Houtaro and Rinne try to stop Zukyumpire, who steals energy from people. Then, Renge and others bring one of the Zukyumpire worshipers, Yua, to the scene.
Episode 24
Sudden Turn! Forbidden Steel Rider!
23 mins
Houtaro and the others are overjoyed to receive a letter from Minato saying that he will take down Gurion. They immediately rush to the location Minato has designated, but suddenly a new Malgam appears.
Episode 25
A Young Teacher's Mistake
23 mins
Houtarou has transformed into Iron Gotchard. However, the impact on his body is immeasurable, and Rinne and her friends are worried about Houtarou's health. Meanwhile, it was Fuga Kudo who appeared. What is Minato's shocking "past" that Fuga talks about? And the other Chemies are still taken by Gurion. Everyone heads out to get it back, but the one who appears to block them is Minato.
Episode 26
Thwart Malice, Jet Black Wind
23 mins
Gurion has unleashed the deadliest Malgam to open the door to darkness. Rinne and Supana transform into Riders to face him, but they are cornered by his powerful force. Houtaro transforms into Iron Gotchard to save them.
Episode 27
Gotcha! Crosshopper!
23 mins
Houtaro, Rinne, and Supana transform into Riders in front of Gurion, who tries to open the dark door. Gurion also transforms into Dread and tries to steal the Gotchardriver.
Episode 28
Bero Bero Strange! Renge's Homecoming
23 mins
Renge, who was visiting her grandmother's village, informs Houtaro and the others that a yokai has appeared and she wants them to come immediately.
Episode 29
The Village Is Crying
23 mins
The village chief is found in a grisly state, and the villagers assume it is the work of Starshine Hoshino and make a big fuss. They lock Hoshino and his apprentice Kajiki in a warehouse. Kajiki would never attack anyone.
Episode 30
A Rival Arrives!? Gotcha and Juliet
23 mins
In order to save the drama club, Houtaro and his friends decide to help put on a performance of "Romeo and Juliet". Mikuriya, the head of the club, selects Houtaro to play Romeo, while Seina, a transfer student and childhood friend of Houtaro, runs for the role of Juliet, while Rinne is put off by the fact that she is not a member of the club. Rinne is bothered by Houtaro and Seina's sudden closeness. Atropos appears, sees through Rinne's emotional turmoil, and unleashes a Malgam. Rinne desperately defends Seina who is nearby.
Episode 31
Two People in the Dark, Trusting Each Other.
23 mins
"Kudo. Fight like you are!" With the advice of Minato, Houtaro and Rinne manage to escape their predicament, but Rinne's feelings and the future of the "Romeo and Juliet" production become uncertain.
Episode 32
The Great King Appears! The Doll's Dilemma
23 mins
Houtaro, who defeated the Malgam and got a new Chemy, was attacked by an angry Clotho. With Geryon gone, what is the point of fighting? Houtaro fights back and pleads desperately, but Clotho refuses to listen to him.
Episode 33
Legend Rider? 100 Years Too Early!
23 mins
Saigetsu, Mimei, and Tasogare of a mysterious organization appear before Houtaro and the others. The three, who say they are looking for a super weapon in this world, call in the Kasshine army to attack the people.
Episode 34
Only One! All Roads Lead to Gorgeous
23 mins
Kaguya, who is reunited with Houtaro, comes to Furasu High School and charms the students with his "gorgeousness". Houtaro is taken aback by the notoriety that even a fan club has been formed.
Episode 35
Gorgeous Time! Legendary Never Ends
23 mins
Kaguya transforms into Legend and attacks Houtaro. Houtaro also transforms into Gotchard and fights back, but Kaguya shuts him down and says, "Gorgeous time is over," and leaves him alone.
Episode 36
Chemies Origin! I Understand
23 mins
The Dark King, Gigist, finally makes his move. Gigist finds a mysterious egg inside Houtarou. To get the "egg" he has been looking for, Gigist begins his invasion to Houtarou and his friends!. Then a shocking truth is revealed: what are the "true forms" of Chemy and the others?. This is only the beginning of the worst-case scenario drawn up by the Dark King.
Episode 37
Hopper1 and Treasure
23 mins
After defeating Skateboard Malgam, Houtarou lose Skebows and is overcome with sadness. Furthermore, a Malgam of Antrooper appears in the city and Rinne fight him for the depressed Houtarou, but if she defeats him, the Antrooper will suffer the same fate...?. Rinne is unsure, so Renge and Sabimaru join in to support him. Meanwhile, seeing the depressed Houtarou , Hopper1 recall the fairy tale of the "Golden Flower." To restore Houtarou's smile, he must obtain the Golden Flower. Now, Hopper1's greatest adventure begins.
Episode 38
Over the Rainbow
23 mins
Having lost Hopper1 and fallen into despair, Houtarou was covered by an egg and disappeared... And then, rain began to fall. What is happening inside the egg? Rinne in despair, believing Houtarou will never return. In the continuous rain, his companions, though worn out, keep waiting. When the rain stops and a rainbow appears, he will surely come back with a powered up!. Now, it's time for the counterattack!!.
Episode 39
Gotcha Complete! Climax 101!
23 mins
Finally, a full Gotcha of Chemies!? After Gotcha the phantom rainbow Chemy, "Nijigon", only two Chemies left to complete the collection of 101. Each two groups with their unique strategies aiming to Gotcha "Ojilacanth" and "Pakuraptor". However, The Dark King will not just stand by and watch... A fierce assault against the threat of Nijigon!? When all 101 Chemies are gathered, the true power of the Rainbow Gotchard will be unleashed.
Episode 40
Evil Descends! The Thrice-Greatest Dark Kings
23 mins
The Dark King was not alone!. The final kings come from the Ouroboros ring. Their names are Germain and Gaeriya. "We are originally a trinity," says the regenerating Gigist, while the Dark King, the Transcendent Germain, speaks eloquently. "I love humans...!" "First, for the sake of human happiness, let's go eliminate the most troublesome pest." Fuga Kudo is the target. With the complete "third eye", the thrice Dark King is three times greater. Faced with this invincible malice, the Kamen Riders stand up to fight.
Episode 41
Trace of God, Grace of Rainbow!
23 mins
As the Dark King Germain continues his fierce attack, Nijigon suddenly disappears. Houtarou and the others desperately search for him. Using clues, they arrive at a place... A dance event venue!? Where did Nijigon disappear to!? Meanwhile, Rinne made a promise with Atropos. Supana receives an invitation from Gigist. Their intentions begin to move, and the story reaches an unexpected ending.
Episode 42
Let's Search! The 102nd and Brother's Thoughts
23 mins
The 102nd Chemy has appeared!? Based on eyewitness reports of the creature, Houtarou and his team set out to investigate. What they found ahead was Sabimaru's brother, "Kenichi," and the facility where Sabimaru was born and raised, the "Kongo Laboratory." Guided by the director, "Mami Kongo," Supana casts a suspicious eye, sensing something fishy. Is the 102nd Chemy also one of the resurrected Gurion people? A new story revolving around this mystery is about to begin.
Episode 43
Love, Sorrow, and AI!? The Power to Erase Hatred
23 mins
The true identity of the mysterious Malgam is Mami, the director of Kongo Laboratory. Mami is frightened by Gurion's attack. What exactly happened between him and her? And then comes the time of collapse. Gurion's true purpose is revealed and Sabimaru's fears (Dread) are awakened. Will the sad bond between brothers be able to overcome the past?
Episode 44
When Deep Memories Open Up
23 mins
"As expected, this may be the limit..." The lid on Kajiki's memory will be opened!? For some reason, Kajiki has run into Chemies many times. Minato says that Kajiki's memory is becoming unstable due to repeated memory manipulation. On the other hand, Kajiki is suffering from love problems. Lately things don't seem to be going well with Hijiri, who he met in Kyoto...? Will Chemies really be opened to society? And what will happen to Kajiki's love story? Run. Kajiki!.
Episode 45
A Fateful Encounter, a Junction of Love and Hate!
23 mins
Hijiri comes to Tokyo from Kyoto to see Kajiki, but Yabuki, who had once been Jungle Malgam, appears there and captures her. Hijiri is assailed by the painful memories that had been stolen from her... Meanwhile, Lachesis is in the middle of a humanization project. She too is making preparations to regain her stolen memories. Kajiki tries to save Hijiri again, but standing in his way is Battery Malgam, the one she had once transformed into. Fear not, Kajiki!. Fight, Kajiki!. Protect your memories of Hijiri and your fateful encounter!.
Episode 46
Black Astrology, Kurogane's Oath
23 mins
People's memories have returned. Just when it seemed the turmoil surrounding Hijiri had died down, people's memories of Chemy that had been erased from their memory are restored. The existence of alchemists has become known to the world, and Houtarou and his friends are attacked one after another by those who seeking their power. What is the full extent of Gaeriya's plan? Meanwhile, Supana has seen this situation and has made up his mind.
Episode 47
Big Clash! Houtarou VS Supana
23 mins
"All Chemies will be discarded," that is the sudden announcement from Supana. Supana takes all of the Chemy Cards from the shaken Houtarou and the others. What is Supana's true aim and true feelings hidden behind this oath? Houtarou moves forward towards his own dream. Supana fights to protect someone else's dream. Their paths collide and the battle finally begins. Watch closely. This is the first and last Rider battle.
Episode 48
Say Goodbye to the Twilight
23 mins
Atropos is modeled after Rinne Kudo. The revelation of this shocking truth shakes the identity of Atropos. As Rinne and Atropos are captured by Gaeriya and used as alchemical ingredients, Gurion, without any regard for his own safety, turns to Fuga for help. Gaeriya imposes a "Game of Death" on two fathers who love their daughters. The story of the two, which began at dawn, is reborn into a new power at the twilight!. Transform!. Twilight Majade!.
Episode 49
Metal Warrior! The Silver Valvarad
23 mins
After his duel with Houtarou, Supana was recovering from his wounds in Fuga's laboratory. What he must do is to become his own "Kamen Rider" with his own power, without relying on the power of others . But then Gigist, the master of the black flame, attacks him. Meanwhile, the movement to expel Chemies continues unabated in the city. But some people stand up. Kajiki, Seina, and the Manabe family...!. People who have come into contact with Chemies and the alchemists cry out for help. And then Supana finally obtains a new power. Its name is "Kurogane", Valvarad Kurogane. Armor of resolve as he faces his true nature!. Now, in the silver flames, the warrior awakens once again!.
Episode 50
CHEMY×STORY of You and Me
23 mins
Gurion, transformed into Kamen Rider Eld by the power of the Philosopher's Stone, summons an army of Dreatroopers. The city and its people are transformed into gold, and El Dorado is steadily approaching completion. Houtarou tells his mother, Tamami, that as a Kamen Rider he will create a future where humans and Chemies can live together, and that he doesn't want to run away from his Gotcha. He then joins Rinne, Supana, and the other Chemies in a final battle to defeat Gurion!.