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The Best Episodes of Kamen Rider Drive

Every episode of Kamen Rider Drive ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Kamen Rider Drive!

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Shinnosuke Tomari is a former elite police officer in the Metropolitan Police who, after an event that traumatized one of his colleagues, has been "demoted" into the Special Investigations Division, a group that looks into

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    Kamen Rider Drive Season 1 Episode 46 - Why Must They Fight?
    9.4/10(7 votes)

    #1 - Why Must They Fight?

    S1:E46

    Chase protected Go in exchange for his life. Only after seeing him perish does Go realize the impact Chase had on him. Then, Gold Drive, whom Chase supposedly used his final strength to defeat, appears before him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Kamen Rider Drive Season 1 Episode 36 - Where Will the Bullet Guide Justice?
    9.3/10(6 votes)

    #2 - Where Will the Bullet Guide Justice?

    S1:E36

    Nira put the Special Investigations Unit in siege to lure Shinnosuke into a trap. He intends, after framing Shinnosuke for the whole incident, to kill him and make it appear as if it was self-defense with the same gun that killed Shinnosuke's father, with the other Riders fairing no worse, with Go fighting Heart wanting Banno's tablet, and Chase unable to save a poisoned Yukari with Mad Doctor.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Kamen Rider Drive Season 1 Episode 40 - Why Are the Two Genius Scientists Having a Conflict?
    9.3/10(6 votes)

    #3 - Why Are the Two Genius Scientists Having a Conflict?

    S1:E40

    After Mr. Belt was stolen from Shinnosuke, Go rushes over to make sure he's okay. Heart appears before them both and informs them of Dr Banno's past actions as well as his true intentions.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Riku Sanjou

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  4. Kamen Rider Drive Season 1 Episode 42 - Where is the Truth About the Goddess?
    9.2/10(5 votes)

    #4 - Where is the Truth About the Goddess?

    S1:E42

    Without any clues on "Shou", a man who holds the key to solving the case, the investigation begins to stall. However, Otta hears a rumor that is related to the ongoing case.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Keiichi Hasegawa

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  5. Kamen Rider Drive Season 1 Episode 45 - What is a Roidmude's Last Dream?
    9.1/10(7 votes)

    #5 - What is a Roidmude's Last Dream?

    S1:E45

    Gold Drive attacks the Drive Pit, preventing the Kamen Riders from being able to fight him off as he prepares to create the second Global Freeze.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Kamen Rider Drive Season 1 Episode 34 - Who Claimed the Life of Eisuke Tomari?
    9.0/10(6 votes)

    #6 - Who Claimed the Life of Eisuke Tomari?

    S1:E34

    After being revived, Shinnosuke has gained a new power in the form of Type Tridoron. However, he can't help but be worried by Freeze's final words. Meanwhile, a Roidmude has stolen reports from a crime lab. The stolen documents were all cases that involved Shinnosuke's father, Eisuke Tomari.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Kamen Rider Drive Season 1 Episode 38 - Why is the Devil Still Seeking Evolution?
    9.0/10(6 votes)

    #7 - Why is the Devil Still Seeking Evolution?

    S1:E38

    Heart told Shin'nosuke the reason why Roidmudes want to evolve, it was really astonishing to him. Meanwhile, Medic tries to accomplish her plan for Heart.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Kamen Rider Drive Season 1 Episode 29 - What Really Happened in the Robbery?
    8.9/10(8 votes)

    #8 - What Really Happened in the Robbery?

    S1:E29

    Roidmude who fused with a criminal committed bank robbery. When Shin'nosuke identifies the criminal, he is beside himself with rage.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Junko Kōmura

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  9. Kamen Rider Drive Season 1 Episode 33 - Who Claimed the Life of Shinnosuke Tomari?
    8.9/10(7 votes)

    #9 - Who Claimed the Life of Shinnosuke Tomari?

    S1:E33

    Shinnosuke has fallen at the hands of Freeze's Super Evolution State, and the Special Investigation Unit has no choice but to disband. Meanwhile, Chase works to find a way to bring Go back to his senses.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Kamen Rider Drive Season 1 Episode 43 - When Will the Second Global Freeze Start?
    8.9/10(8 votes)

    #10 - When Will the Second Global Freeze Start?

    S1:E43

    Special Investigations Division found documents in Roidmude-006's things. They expect that Roidmudes are going to commit serious terrorist-act is called "The 2nd Global-Freeze". Meanwhile, Chase asks Shin'nosuke a very important question.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Kamen Rider Drive Season 1 Episode 35 - Why Did the Siege Happen?
    8.8/10(6 votes)

    #11 - Why Did the Siege Happen?

    S1:E35

    Mitsuhide Nira, who has been revealed to be the murderer of Eisuke Tomari, takes steps with Brain to hide away the evidence from 12 years ago. They hold a press conference, falsely accusing the Special Investigation Unit of colluding with the Roidmudes, landing them in jail and Shinnosuke as the public's most wanted criminal. Shinnosuke must find a way to free the Unit and expose Nira of his crimes.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Kamen Rider Drive Season 1 Episode 37 - Who is Aiming for the Ultimate Taste?
    8.8/10(6 votes)

    #12 - Who is Aiming for the Ultimate Taste?

    S1:E37

    Case of successive Roidmude combustions occurred. Shin'nosuke finds a clue to the mystery at the scene of crime.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Kamen Rider Drive Season 1 Episode 41 - How is the Golden Drive Born?
    8.8/10(5 votes)

    #13 - How is the Golden Drive Born?

    S1:E41

    Young women lost conscious one after another in a same hospital. All of victims said same thing, "I miss you..., Shou", just before they faint.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Keiichi Hasegawa

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  14. Kamen Rider Drive Season 1 Episode 25 - Why Has a New Battle Started?
    8.7/10(7 votes)

    #14 - Why Has a New Battle Started?

    S1:E25

    The Special Investigation Unit faces challenges as Mitsuhide Nira threatens to shut them down. Meanwhile, Shinnosuke struggles with his dual identity as Kamen Rider Drive and has to come to an important decision.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Kamen Rider Drive Season 1 Episode 39 - When Will the Whirlwind Kidnapper Attack?
    8.7/10(6 votes)

    #15 - When Will the Whirlwind Kidnapper Attack?

    S1:E39

    The Tornado Roidmude attacks couples, only kidnapping women, leading to the Special Investigations Division's investigation about the victims' whereabouts. Meanwhile, Mr. Belt finds out that Gou has teamed up with Dr. Banno.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Kamen Rider Drive Season 1 Episode 44 - Who Loves Heart the Most?
    8.7/10(7 votes)

    #16 - Who Loves Heart the Most?

    S1:E44

    Kiriko is wounded in the fight with Gold Drive, and while Drive takes her to the hospital, Chaser and Mach take on the evil Kamen Rider and Roidmude #004. Elsewhere, Brain investigates Medic's body and discovers something shocking hidden inside her mind concerning Heart.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Kamen Rider Drive Season 1 Episode 47 - Who Will You Entrust the Future to, My Friend?
    8.7/10(7 votes)

    #17 - Who Will You Entrust the Future to, My Friend?

    S1:E47

    Medic, in exchange for her life, healed Shinnosuke. Now, he and Heart use the last of their strength to destroy Sigma.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Riku Sanjou

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  18. Kamen Rider Drive Season 1 Episode 32 - What is Waiting at the End of Evolution?
    8.6/10(7 votes)

    #18 - What is Waiting at the End of Evolution?

    S1:E32

    Shinnosuke continues his fight against the Freeze Roidmude, undeterred by the power the first Roidmude possesses. However, Freeze obtains a golden form of great power, and uses it to lay down Drive once and for all.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Kamen Rider Drive Season 1 Episode 20 - When Did Kyu Saijo Become a Roidmude?
    8.5/10(8 votes)

    #19 - When Did Kyu Saijo Become a Roidmude?

    S1:E20

    The Unit is shocked to find two Kyu Saijos. Which one of them is real, and which is not?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Kamen Rider Drive Season 1 Episode 30 - Who Reveals the Real Criminal?
    8.5/10(8 votes)

    #20 - Who Reveals the Real Criminal?

    S1:E30

    12 years ago, an assistant police inspector Eisuke Tomari who is Sin'nosuke's father was killed in bank robbery case. Now, Brain tries to kill the people concerned the case, but why?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Junko Kōmura

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  21. Kamen Rider Drive Season 1 Episode 22 - How Can I Use the F1 Body to Fight?
    8.4/10(8 votes)

    #21 - How Can I Use the F1 Body to Fight?

    S1:E22

    Chase has changed a lot by Medic. Shin'nosuke wants to save Chase for Kiriko, but he prepares for the worst.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Kamen Rider Drive Season 1 Episode 26 - Where is Chaser Going?
    8.4/10(9 votes)

    #22 - Where is Chaser Going?

    S1:E26

    Shinnosuke's life is turned upside down when his secret identity is finally revealed to the public. As Roidmude threats escalate, Chase is torn between his loyalty to his race and humanity.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Kamen Rider Drive Season 1 Episode 27 - What's Go Shijima's Reason to Fight?
    8.4/10(8 votes)

    #23 - What's Go Shijima's Reason to Fight?

    S1:E27

    Shinnosuke and the rest of the Special Unit are now more confident thanks to the new Ride Booster support vehicles. Kiriko and Go eventually get into an argument whether to trust Chase or not as a Kamen Rider. Later, Shinnosuke joins a joint investigation from the Central Government Office where Brain (in his human form) tries to frame Shinnosuke, whom already aware of Brain's involvement in the division. Meanwhile, a girl named Yoriko seeks Go's help as her brother was attacked by a Roidmude.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Kamen Rider Drive Season 1 Episode 31 - Why Did the Important Memories Disappear?
    8.4/10(5 votes)

    #24 - Why Did the Important Memories Disappear?

    S1:E31

    Shin'nosuke is opposed to Mr. Belt over the countermeasures against Freeze Roidmude. Meanwhile, a strange disappearance case happens.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Kamen Rider Drive Season 1 Episode 48 - The Case of Ghost
    8.4/10(8 votes)

    #25 - The Case of Ghost

    S1:E48

    The last fight was over as Drive, and a few days passed. When Shin'nosuke will be able to decide new assignment, theft of the evidence occurred from police. It is related to the case that Shin'nosuke and Hayase investigated one year ago.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Nobuhiro Mouri

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Best Episodes Summary

"Why Must They Fight?" is the best rated episode of "Kamen Rider Drive". It scored 9.4/10 based on 7 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/13/2015. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Where Will the Bullet Guide Justice?".