START YOUR ENGINE!
The rain stops, there's a break in the clouds
The blue sky's calling out to you
Alright, it's almost time to head out
I don't need anyone else's advice
I've gotta trust my own instincts
It's high time I found my own way
Fire Up, Ignition
The heavy pressure's on
Slam the accelerator and power through
Surprise, the whole world's got drive! (It's faster than ever)
Feeling high like you're finally awake (Show me your Drivin')
Once you're on the road to destiny (Keep chasin' forever)
There's no way to go in reverse...
All we need is Drive!
This is the third time.
Another building mysteriously collapses. Any similarities?
Episode 7 How was the key moment photographed?
Each one occurred in the morning. No reports of casualties yet.
But the thing that stands out the most...
All of the buildings were built by the same company, Kaishima City Construction.
Hmm... What could it mean?
It suggests that these aren't just accidents, they're attacks.
And the culprit... might have a score to settle with that construction company?
There was no trace of your baloney particles at the scene!
It doesn't add up... What does it mean?
It means this case has nothing to do with your stupid monsters.
The fortunes say I'm gonna have bad luck with money...
"You'll make a remarkable discovery?!"
What do you think that means?! Well?!
You weren't listening?!
Wait a minute, where's Shinnosuke?
Playing hooky again?
No, he's at the hospital today.
The hospital?
That's right, he must be visiting Hayase.
Isn't that the detective injured during the Global Freeze that had to retire early?
Shinnosuke's former partner, and his best friend.
Well, I guess he's taking a personal day for this.
I suppose so.
I'm going back to work.
Hey, wait...
I just said this wasn't a Special Crimes case!
Wait! One, ten, hundred, thousand...
Was Kiriko mad just now?
It's hard to tell when her expression never changes... but I think so.
I knew it... the comma was in the wrong place!
Our budget has been drastically cut!
Our poor Special Crimes Unit...
I had no idea people thought so little of us!
Look, it's pocket change!
How could they?!
I'm relieved, Tomari...
You seem like you're doing better!
That's supposed to be my line!
I'll see you later!
You too!
Hey!
Make sure to keep that promise this time.
Got it.
Owowow...
Who are you?!
R-Right here, look...
East City Times society reporter Takasugi Kenta?
East City Times Society Reporter Takasugi Kenta
A reporter, huh? Why are you following me?
I'm hoping to get the scoop on the Kamen Rider.
Wait, what?!
Oh crap... did he figure out my identity?!
You're a detective with the Special Crimes Unit, right?
Where they handle out of the ordinary cases...
So what if I am?!
Ouch!
I figured if I followed you around, I might catch a glimpse of the Kamen Rider.
Oh, that's all it is...
- Ow...
The cases we handle are all extremely dangerous, so stay out of our way.
I understand...
Later!
Tomari here.
Another building collapsed?!
I'll be right there!
Gen, sorry I'm late.
No one called the Special Crimes Unit, anyway!
Gen, come here for a moment!
Coming!
Kiriko!
No trace of Density Shift particles again.
I see...
Maybe the collapses really aren't being caused by a Roidmude.
You can't rule that out so quickly!
Jeez... are you mad about something?
No.
By the way, do you know him?
It's that reporter...
He could be trouble.
It'll be fine... I'll really chew him out this time.
This is bad... everybody out! Move it!
Are you okay?! Somebody help!
- Get out of here, hurry! - Somebody help!
Can you walk?!
Can you help me get him up?
S-Sure.
Hang in there.
It's happening!
Shinnosuke!
I'm on it!
I'm seeing another monster...!
W-Wha? The blinky helmet?!
What are you doing, Shinnosuke?!
Sorry, it's hard to see in this smoke!
Don't worry, I'm totally fired up this time!
Transform!
DRIVE: TYPE WILD!
Let's go!
Kamen Rider... His legs are black?!
You're the one causing all this, huh?
S-Steel beam...!
Use Wrecker!
TIRE CHANGE!
HOOKING WRECKER!
Where the heck is he...?
That's one fast perp...
Are you sure you're okay?
I'm fine!
Gen! You okay?
- Yeah... - Hey!
You alright? I warned you about getting involved.
What about Kamen Rider?
Yeah, he was here.
I guess he's real after all!
- Oh, thank goodness... - Yeah, thank goodness.
The incident earlier was caused by compromised steel beams.
The ends of the beam are missing!
Our enemy has a strange and dangerous power this time.
Be careful.
Got it.
It seems Burning Solar needs to recharge.
Nothing like taking a nap in the sun, am I right?
Detective!
You again...
Good work yesterday.
Series of building collapses
Did you take this picture?
No, that snapshot's Kusaka's work.
Kusaka?
A photographer, we got hired at the same time.
He's been getting scoops all the time lately, working his way up at the paper.
So he was there during the attack...
I'm gonna get the scoop on the Kamen Rider and catch up to him!
I must accomplish this task!
Sure, I got it!
Well, good luck!
Thank you, and I hope that I can count on your cooperation.
Why are you encouraging him?!
I told you, it's dangerous to have the media around.
I dunno, I guess I feel like we're kindred spirits...
It's too bright!
Did I do something to tick you off?!
Not now!
This is something important to me!
No...
Come on, that's really bright!
Cut it out, you're blinding me!
Back on topic, these pictures in today's paper...
Yeah, they're pretty suspicious...
Another one of our friends has awakened.
Indeed... and he has evolved in an entirely new manner, a rather unique Roidmude.
Maybe the human he synchronized with is affecting him...
The more I learn about these humans the more grotesque, foolish, and endearing they become.
Wouldn't you agree, Chase?
I don't care about humans.
My only concern...
is finding a way to defeat Kamen Rider!
You can't trust that reporter Takasugi...
There's a chance he could be the monster from yesterday.
But he saved someone's life at the scene instead of trying to get his scoop...
I doubt he'd do that if he was the monster.
Criminals are not above playing the victim.
You're being too skeptical.
And you're too trusting.
There we go!
The articles about the four building collapses...
Just like you guessed, they were all photographed by the same person.
It must be him...
Kyu, can you magnify the photos?
Coming up.
These pictures are a little too perfect...
Almost like the angle and timing were planned in advance.
Which means his scoops weren't just a coincidence.
East City Times
Mr. Kusaka?
We're with the Special Crimes Unit. Do you have a minute?
East City Times Photographer Kusaka Shunsuke
What do the police want with me?
It's about these pictures you've taken... Did you happen to set them up in advance?
What's this all about?
What are you even basing this on?
According to security from the building across from yesterday's collapse,
you were set up on the roof with a camera before it happened.
Which would indicate that you knew the building was going to be attacked.
This is ridiculous...
And how exactly would I knock a building down?
Shoddy construction is why those buildings came down.
Which is no surprise... considering who built them.
Let's tail him.
Is Kusaka a suspect?
Yes, but I have reason to suspect you too.
You still think that?! It's obvious that Kusaka did it!
They could be working together.
You're too skeptical!
What are you two doing? Aren't you going after him?
Alright, let's go. Hop in.
You're taking him along?!
If he's involved at all then we'll need evidence, right?
You have a point there...
- But I'm driving... - No deal, I'll drive.
I'm not fond of other people's driving.
Looks like this is the next target.
Target...? You mean this building is going to collapse?
Right, and Kusaka will catch the attack on film.
That's impossible.
Mr. Yoshida!
Takasugi, how have you been?
Toile Corporation Security Guard Yoshida Noriyuki
I came by for another one of your pep talks.
How long do I have to babysit you, anyway?
He was their mentor...
He became a security guard after leaving the paper?
Let's go.
Excuse us, sorry to interrupt...
Did you bring them here?
It's about Kusaka...
Kusaka? What did he do?
Wait, is this about that story...?
What story?
Can you tell us about it?
Go ahead...
About a year ago, Kusaka and I were working together on a huge story.
Kaishima City Construction was suspected of negligence.
Our investigation was thorough, and we found our evidence.
They were going to run our exclusive story.
Thank you!
But the story never made it to print...
Kusaka's photos were accused of being staged...
I didn't fake these! You have to believe me!
What's really going on here?!
Mr. Yoshida ended up taking the fall for us.
That's why I know Kusaka would never attack this building.
Even for a scoop... not with Mr. Yoshida working here.
I'm gonna get the scoop on the Kamen Rider and catch up to him!
And how exactly would I knock a building down?
I've got it! My brain is in top gear now.
You knew the truth all along, didn't you? You just wanted me to figure it out.
Here it comes!
Shinnosuke, he's on the roof of the building across the way!
Got it.
You're that desperate for a scoop?!
Kusaka!
So it was you, wasn't it?
I think you're mistaken.
Not exactly... but there's another culprit.
Where's the Roidmude?!
There!
Normally, humans only serve as vessels to help our comrades evolve.
Their usefulness ends once we copy their memories and appearance.
However, we have seen cases where targets possessing a weak will can impede evolution.
Which is why 033 chose to feed his target's desire, rather than assume its identity.
Yes, I wanted a scoop.
I will capture the fear and despair wrought by disaster with my camera to gain fame and glory!
Then I will adsorb his gratification and become even stronger!
Humans and Roidmudes conspiring together...
A new type of evolution...
We grow ever closer to the Promised Number.
The only problem... is Kamen Rider.
And this time, he'll be eliminated by our colleague.
Don't get ahead of yourselves, I'm gonna take you down!
My form is still unstable...
Hey... I still need more scoops!
I know! I'm about to get you one...
Action Shots!
I just need to erase two more spots, and the whole thing will come down.
Nice!
Collapsing a building with long distance photography...
That's quite a trick.
That explains the lack of Density Shift particles at the actual scene.
Hey, give that picture back!
I need... more scoops!
I see... so that's how it works.
You're in the way! High Speed Action Shots!
Transform!
DRIVE: TYPE SPEED!
Let's go, Steering Sword!
You're done!
This guy again?!
I owe you one, Reaper.
Come on!
Hey, wait!
BRAKE UP!
TUNE! CHASER SPIDER!
TUNE! CHASER COBRA!
Guess it's time to get wild!
Oh no!
This is bad, Shinnosuke! You have to avoid that attack!
No...!
TUNE! CHASER BAT!
Stop!
Kiriko!
Move, you're in the way.
Kiriko, run! He's not bluffing!
I can't run! Because I'm...
Kiriko!
Kiriko—!
Kamen Rider Drive!
The tragedy behind the case, revealed
You don't need the truth. Let's hear it for hoaxes!
This time I want to save him!
What is Chase's secret—?
Why?!
I'm going to protect him, no matter what.
Sorry about the holdup. Hope you're ready for full power!
Episode 8 What is the secret that they hide?