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The Best Episodes of Kamen Rider Drive Season 1

Every episode of Kamen Rider Drive Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Kamen Rider Drive Season 1!

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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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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Kamen Rider Drive Season 1 Episode 1 - Why Did My Time Stop?
    7.5/10(16 votes)

    #1 - Why Did My Time Stop?

    S1:E1

    Shinnosuke has lost motivation - since accidentally injuring his partner during a strange time slowing event. After being reassigned to a Special Investigation Unit, he finds evidence that Roidmudes are behind these weird phenomena.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Riku Sanjou

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  2. Kamen Rider Drive Season 1 Episode 2 - What is a Kamen Rider?
    8.0/10(14 votes)

    #2 - What is a Kamen Rider?

    S1:E2

    After becoming Kamen Rider Drive, Shinnosuke doubts whether becoming Drive is the right way to fight the Roidmude. Shinnosuke goes to visit his Akira at the hospital, to talk to him about his guilt over what happened.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Riku Sanjou

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  3. Kamen Rider Drive Season 1 Episode 3 - Who Stole the Woman's Smile?
    7.6/10(12 votes)

    #3 - Who Stole the Woman's Smile?

    S1:E3

    Shinnosuke and Kiriko are sent to investigate an art gallery where there have been rumors of women's ghosts being eaten by a monster.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Riku Sanjou

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  4. Kamen Rider Drive Season 1 Episode 4 - What is That Prideful Chaser Thinking?
    7.7/10(11 votes)

    #4 - What is That Prideful Chaser Thinking?

    S1:E4

    Though Shin'nosuke feels Chase with menace, he tries to save missing women.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Riku Sanjou

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  5. Kamen Rider Drive Season 1 Episode 5 - What Are the Steel Robbers After?
    7.6/10(11 votes)

    #5 - What Are the Steel Robbers After?

    S1:E5

    While Shinnosuke and Kiriko investigate Roidmude attacks on transportation vehicles, Brain and Heart instruct Chase to follow a criminal named Crush.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Riku Sanjou

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  6. Kamen Rider Drive Season 1 Episode 6 - Who Does the Warrior Fight For?
    7.9/10(10 votes)

    #6 - Who Does the Warrior Fight For?

    S1:E6

    Kirihara suspend Special Investigations Division activity. At that time, Roimude move again.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Riku Sanjou

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  7. Kamen Rider Drive Season 1 Episode 7 - How Was That Decisive Moment Captured?
    8.0/10(10 votes)

    #7 - How Was That Decisive Moment Captured?

    S1:E7

    Shinnosuke investigates a series of mysterious building collapses. With the help of a reporter, he uncovers surprising connections while facing new threats from the Roidmudes, leading to an intense confrontation.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Keiichi Hasegawa

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  8. Kamen Rider Drive Season 1 Episode 8 - What is the Secret That Dwells in the Heart?
    8.1/10(10 votes)

    #8 - What is the Secret That Dwells in the Heart?

    S1:E8

    Suprised to see the reporter in the office, Shinnosuke unpacks his true intentions in following him, alongside discovering his connection with Kusaka - the person working alongside Roidmude 033.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Kamen Rider Drive Season 1 Episode 9 - How Can I Get Used to the Cool Body?
    7.7/10(9 votes)

    #9 - How Can I Get Used to the Cool Body?

    S1:E9

    When the Roidmudes seem to discover a new form of evolution for themselves, Mr. Belt thinks it is time for Kamen Rider Drive to use the new Shift Technic Shift Car.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Kamen Rider Drive Season 1 Episode 10 - What is in the Belt's Past?
    8.3/10(9 votes)

    #10 - What is in the Belt's Past?

    S1:E10

    Shinnosuke and Kiriko investigate a series of power outages that they believe to be caused by the Roidmudes, but it only brings up questions of Mr. Belt's past when Heart himself becomes involved.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Kamen Rider Drive Season 1 Episode 11 - Who Can Prevent the Dark Christmas Eve?
    7.9/10(9 votes)

    #11 - Who Can Prevent the Dark Christmas Eve?

    S1:E11

    When it is discovered that Volt is trying to cause a blackout on Christmas Eve to further the Roidmudes' plans, Shinnosuke and Kiriko race to stop them.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Kamen Rider Drive Season 1 Episode 12 - Where Did That White Kamen Rider Come From?
    7.7/10(9 votes)

    #12 - Where Did That White Kamen Rider Come From?

    S1:E12

    While investigating a land shark who seems to have been involved in Roidmude activities, Shinnosuke cannot detect any Heavy Acceleration particles but instead comes across a young man who says he has something interesting to show him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Kamen Rider Drive Season 1 Episode 13 - Why Won't My Little Brother Put On the Brakes?
    7.8/10(9 votes)

    #13 - Why Won't My Little Brother Put On the Brakes?

    S1:E13

    Kiriko wonders about her brother's arrival and true intentions when a group of thieves is discovered using a device that creates Heaviness.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Kamen Rider Drive Season 1 Episode 14 - Who Is the Black Shadow Chasing Her?
    7.6/10(9 votes)

    #14 - Who Is the Black Shadow Chasing Her?

    S1:E14

    While Chase is haunted by the fact that Kiriko and Mr. Belt's voice appears in his memories, Shinnosuke escorts a popular fashion model who has come to the police station because she fears she is being followed by a supernatural creature.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Kamen Rider Drive Season 1 Episode 15 - When Will These Feelings Reach You?
    7.6/10(9 votes)

    #15 - When Will These Feelings Reach You?

    S1:E15

    Mashin Chaser is revealed to be Kamen Rider Proto-Drive, but Mr. Belt cannot figure out how to get him to return to his original self. Meanwhile, Shinnosuke tries to figure out why Lila is being targeted and/or protected by Roidmude #096.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Kamen Rider Drive Season 1 Episode 16 - Why is Rinna Sawagami Nervous?
    7.6/10(9 votes)

    #16 - Why is Rinna Sawagami Nervous?

    S1:E16

    There has been a series of marriage scam incidents, and a Roidmude seems to be involved. Shinnosuke and Kiriko investigate, while Go goes undercover as a guest at a wedding ceremony.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Kamen Rider Drive Season 1 Episode 17 - Who Will Control Deadheat?
    7.4/10(9 votes)

    #17 - Who Will Control Deadheat?

    S1:E17

    While Shinnosuke and Go deal with the out-of-control Drive Type Dead Heat, Rinna fell into the clutches of the Voice Roidmude. Disappearing together, Shinnosuke must piece together what happened in Rinna's past.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Kamen Rider Drive Season 1 Episode 18 - Why is Lt. Otta Following That Guy?
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    #18 - Why is Lt. Otta Following That Guy?

    S1:E18

    A case that was supposed to be over has resurfaced again after 5 years. Genpachiro has taken this one personally, and vows to solve the case, even quitting the police force if he doesn't solve it.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Kamen Rider Drive Season 1 Episode 19 - What Can Judge the Police?
    8.1/10(8 votes)

    #19 - What Can Judge the Police?

    S1:E19

    Tachibana reveals that he became the Judge Roidmude in order to lure out the true Judge, who has risen again. Who is this true "Judge"?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

    #20 - 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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  21. Kamen Rider Drive Season 1 Episode 21 - What Can Be Spoken By the Irregular Dead?
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    #21 - What Can Be Spoken By the Irregular Dead?

    S1:E21

    Simultaneous murders are going on, and Chase keeps popping up in surveillance tapes. While Kiriko and Shinnosuke believe in Chase's innocence, Go does not. But what is really going on?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

    #22 - 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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  23. Kamen Rider Drive Season 1 Episode 23 - Who Can Stop the Hoax Smile?
    8.1/10(7 votes)

    #23 - Who Can Stop the Hoax Smile?

    S1:E23

    The series of bombing case occur. The bomber sends a letter of warning to police before every case, but nobody can find the bomb.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Junko Kōmura

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  24. Kamen Rider Drive Season 1 Episode 24 - What Can Keep Mach Running?
    8.0/10(7 votes)

    #24 - What Can Keep Mach Running?

    S1:E24

    Kiriko continues to secretly harbor Chase while an impatient Go tries to rush the Mach Driver's repair.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Junko Kōmura

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

    #25 - 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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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Why Did My Time Stop?" is the best rated episode of "Kamen Rider Drive" season 1. It scored 7.5/10 based on 16 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Riku Sanjou, it aired on 10/5/2014. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "What is a Kamen Rider?".