[Frontier]

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Originally Posted by Paladin

For the 1970's sequences, the role of young Takeshi Hongo will be played by Hiroshi Fujioka's own son Maito.

I was wondering how they were going to handle Ichigo in this. So Hongo is going to be played by Fujioka's actual son as Fujioka's younger self! Brilliant!

He even does his dad's voice!

[RiderIxa]

Wow, his son is taking over the role. Pretty awesome!

[Daikaijuman54]

I love this addition! I knew his son became the new Segata Sanshiro (or at least, the son of said character), so I was wondering if they were going to bring him into Rider. Sure, he doesn't completely replicate Hongo, but I really love the idea of this.

[TheRaizin]

Super into this idea, he was actually one of my picks for Shin Rider along with Kento Handa. I just didn't think it could happen cuz nepotism.

I suppose it's fine if he's playing a one shot version of Takeshi and receives a meta word of guidance from /our/ Takeshi?

Either way, glad he can now strike a pose and say henshin just like his dad at least once.

My.only gripe is that he should've had the Sakurajima suit

[KaiserBlue]

I just wish his hair was more poofy and retro styled to echo the 70's. It feels odd that he has a retro wardrobe but modern haircut when hes supposed to be in the 70s.

[gllgt]

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Originally Posted by KaiserBlue

I just wish his hair was more poofy and retro styled to echo the 70's. It feels odd that he has a retro wardrobe but modern haircut when hes supposed to be in the 70s.

My problem is he's too lanky. Takeshi was and continues to be a a big, strong man thanks to his judo training.

[Sunred]

Nice.

[IndigoArms]

Like father like son

[Frontier]

Kind of makes me wonder who would play a young Ichimonji.

[GreenPsychoRanger]

Let's not forget how big of a monumental moment this is. Until this moment, Toei has had a policy of not allowing Rider/Sentai actors families to take on key roles on Rider and Sentai in order to prevent nepotism and show signs of favoritism.