Hongo’s Gradual Return & Double Rider TeasesHongo returns for limited appearances (starting around ep 40), teams up with Ichimonji a few times, then fully reclaims the lead role as Ichimonji leaves Japan in episode 52.This is the bridge period that transitions the show from “Rider 2’s series” back to Hongo while testing the Double Rider dynamic.
4. Episodes 40–52 (January–March 1972)Hongo’s Gradual Return & Double Rider TeasesHongo returns for limited appearances (starting around ep 40), teams up with Ichimonji a few times, then fully reclaims the lead role as Ichimonji leaves Japan in episode 52.This is the bridge period that transitions the show from “Rider 2’s series” back to Hongo while testing the Double Rider dynamic.
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