Kamen Rider W English Dub Upd [hot]
As of April 2026, there is no official English dub for the original live-action Kamen Rider W
The dub premiered in late 2022 and early 2023, featuring a cast that fans praised for capturing the "Hardboiled" (or "Half-boiled") energy of the original actors: Shotaro Kanagawa: Voiced by Nicholas Andrew Louie Philip: Voiced by Gunduz Kalic Akiko Narumi: Voiced by Michelle Marie Tokime: Voiced by Kira Buckland Why isn't the live-action show dubbed?
The Hopeful Take: For the first time in 15 years, it is possible. The success of Shin Kamen Rider on Amazon Prime and Fuuto PI on Crunchyroll has created a perfect storm. Toei is finally seeing that Western adults binge live-action Toku the same way they binge anime. kamen rider w english dub upd
What’s new?
Recent leaks from an industry insider suggest that a full, new English dub of Kamen Rider W (2009–2010) is in production or pre-production. Unlike the old Filipino-English dub (which was incomplete and hard to find), this one is being created for Western streaming and Blu-ray release.
Fuuto PI (Anime Sequel): This direct sequel to Kamen Rider W was a major focus for Western fans. While it originally streamed on Crunchyroll with subtitles, there were no immediate official English dubs released during its initial run. However, voice actors like Clifford Chapin have publicly expressed interest in a dub for the series. As of April 2026, there is no official
, is fully dubbed in English and serves as the primary way to experience the "Double" story with English voice acting. Current Status of English Dubs for W Kamen Rider W (Live-Action Series):
Previously, the English dub of Kamen Rider W was produced by New Generation Pictures, which had acquired the rights to the series. However, due to various reasons, including creative differences and contractual issues, the voice actors and production team parted ways. As a result, a new production team, led by Discotek Media, took over the dubbing rights and re-cast the main characters with new voice actors. Toei is finally seeing that Western adults binge
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(Double) television series. While the franchise has seen several Western milestones recently, including the release of Kamen Rider Geats and Zero-One on Shout! Studios (formerly Shout! Factory), these releases remain subtitled-only for the original live-action footage. The Closest "Dub" Experiences