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OOO, Den-O, All Riders: Let’s Go Kamen Riders (2011) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Release, runtime and language
2011 · 93 mins · Japanese
Directed by
Osamu Kaneda
Starring
Gorô Naya, Masaki Suda, Daisuke Ono, Fumihiko Tachiki, Tomokazu Seki, Masaki Terasoma

Eiji and Ankh join forces with Kotarō and Momotaros, boarding the Den‑Liner to 1971 to defeat three Mole Imagin. Ankh’s obsession with the Core Medals triggers a cascade that rewrites four decades of Kamen Rider history, allowing Shocker to dominate the world. The combined heroes OOO and the new Den‑O must repair the fractured timeline.

On this page (4)
  1. 1 Events in order (13)
  2. 2 Timeline questions answered
  3. 3 Movie threads
  4. 4 Every angle

13 events in order · contains spoilers

OOO, Den-O, All Riders: Let’s Go Kamen Riders Timeline: Events in Chronological Order

Every key event of OOO, Den-O, All Riders: Let’s Go Kamen Riders (2011) in order, scene by scene, with when and where it takes place. Use it to untangle flashbacks, time jumps and parallel storylines, to refresh your memory before the sequel or to find the exact scene you are thinking of.

  1. Naoki pulled into a time leap; Eiji joins the pursuit

    Three Mole Imagin are battled in the present when Naoki is pulled into a time leap that drops him in 1971. Eiji Hino and Kotaro Nogami, aboard the DenLiner with Teddy, chase the anomaly across time. Ankh convinces Eiji to join Nogami's mission, while the DenLiner's owner warns them to stay aboard to avoid altering history.

    Where
    Present (DenLiner)
  2. Nogami eliminates Mole Imagin; Core Medal theft goes awry

    In 1971, Nogami eliminates the Mole Imagin while Ankh makes a daring move to steal Core Medals from the living machines. The DenLiner crew recovers the stolen medals, restoring order for the moment. However, Ankh accidentally drops a Cell Medal, which a Shocker Combatman finds and hands to General Black, signaling a new threat.

    When
    November 11, 1971
    Where
    1971, Living Machines
  3. Return to the present reveals Shocker's plan

    Back in the present, Ankh and Eiji pursue Naoki, Mitsuru, and Shigeru after a casual pickpocket leads to a collision with Shocker-aligned police. The group escapes and reunites with the kids, but the broader threat becomes clear: Shocker has already manipulated Japan and joined forces with enemies of various Kamen Riders to push a world-dominating agenda.

    When
    Present
    Where
    Present, Japan
  4. Shocker traps the group; elite Riders close in

    Shocker closes in, and the DenLiner crew is pinned by a brutal chase as Hino fights on. He is overwhelmed by Shocker's elite riders, Kamen Rider 1 and Kamen Rider 2, in a display of power that threatens to derail their mission.

    When
    Present
    Where
    Present, city outskirts
  5. Rescue aboard DenLiner; Shocker Greeed revelation

    The DenLiner rescues the team, and the truth about Shocker's plot lands hard: they seized a Core Medal in 1971 and fused it with the Cell Medal to create the Shocker Greeed, a force strong enough to derail the Riders' momentum. Hino volunteers to keep fighting, but Nogami pushes him into a time jump that drops him into an altered present where he meets Hina Izumi. Mitsuru, Naoki, and Ankh remain hidden in the changed world.

    When
    Present
    Where
    DenLiner / Present
  6. Nogami recovers the Cell Medal; Nokko enters the fray

    In the past, Nogami recovers the Cell Medal, but Ankh drops another, which Nokko, a Kamen Rider Scout, mistakes the DenLiner crew for Shocker agents. She reconnects with her fellow Scouts, while Black seizes the Cell Medal, tightening Shocker's grip on the timeline.

    When
    November 11, 1971
    Where
    1971, Shocker operations
  7. Escape plan: fake Medal and transmitter

    Nogami and Momotaros clash with Black's forces while Mitsuru and Naoki escape with the Scouts. The Riders orchestrate a plan: 1 and 2 shield the escapees and deliver Black a fake Cell Medal with a transmitter to locate Shocker's headquarters while Nogami destroys the original Cell Medal.

    When
    November 11, 1971
    Where
    1971, vicinity of Shocker HQ
  8. Confrontation at Shocker HQ; Shocker Greeed unleashed

    The group reaches Shocker's headquarters, only to walk into a trap. Black unleashes the Shocker Greeed to assault them, while the DenLiner endures a brutal outside assault as it struggles to retreat.

    When
    November 11, 1971
    Where
    Shocker Headquarters
  9. Naoki and Teddy board; the altered present takes hold

    Naoki and Teddy manage a brief boarding of the DenLiner during the chaos, then jump off to save others as the train returns to the altered present and rejoins Hino. The two worlds collide, forcing the riders to confront the consequences of their mission.

    When
    Altered Present
    Where
    Shocker HQ vicinity / DenLiner path
  10. Time capsule reveals Teddy's sacrifice

    The group retreats to a hidden hideout where a time capsule holds a letter from Naoki. It reveals Teddy's selfless sacrifice—he gave his life to bring Naoki, Mitsuru, and Ankh to safety.

    When
    Present
    Where
    Hidden hideout (altered present)
  11. Public execution thwarted; Riders freed

    The next day, Shocker moves to publicly execute captives. Shigeru returns Hino's Rider gear, and 1 and 2 appear to help unravel the conspiracy. A turncoat Shocker scientist undoes the brainwashing that bound the Riders, triggering a wave of public rebellion.

    When
    Next day
    Where
    Present, city
  12. Allied Riders enter the battle; Great Leader defeated

    A coalition of allies—Kikaider, Kikaider-01, Inazuman, and Zubat—joins the fray to repel Black and the Shocker Greeed. Hino gains new Rider powers and weakens the Great Leader as he transforms into Rock Great Leader, who is ultimately destroyed by the surge of Riders.

    When
    Present
    Where
    Present, battlefield
  13. Naoki reveals his future lineage; farewell and onward

    In the final twist, Naoki reveals himself as an older version of Naoki who once lived in the past, married Nokko, and became Mitsuru’s father. The threat is neutralized, and Hino bids farewell to Nogami as the DenLiner continues its journeys. The world is saved—for now—and the headline waits for tomorrow.

    When
    Final moments
    Where
    Present

Last updated: October 03, 2025 at 06:48

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Timeline questions answered

OOO, Den-O, All Riders: Let’s Go Kamen Riders Timeline Explained: Your Questions Answered

When does it happen, and why in that order? The questions people ask about the chronology of OOO, Den-O, All Riders: Let’s Go Kamen Riders (2011): time jumps, flashbacks, cause and effect between scenes and the correct order of events, each answered with spoilers.

Q1

Why did Ankh drop the Cell Medal in 1971?

Ankh's obsession with obtaining Core Medals led him to attempt stealing them from the living machines in 1971. During the theft, he accidentally dropped a Cell Medal, which was found by a Shocker Combatman and handed to General Black. This single dropped medal triggered the entire timeline alteration, allowing Shocker to create the Shocker Greeed and dominate the world.

Foreshadowing: Earlier in the film, Ankh is warned about the dangers of altering history, foreshadowing his careless mistake.

  • ankh
  • cell medal
  • core medal
  • shocker
  • 1971
  • time travel
Q2

How did Shocker take over Japan in the altered timeline?

Shocker found the Cell Medal that Ankh dropped in 1971 and fused it with a Core Medal they already possessed, creating the Shocker Greeed. This powerful fusion allowed Shocker to defeat Kamen Rider #1 and #2, after which they merged with enemies from various Kamen Rider series and seized control of Japan, establishing a dystopian world where they dominated.

  • shocker
  • shocker greeed
  • japan
  • conquest
  • core medal
Q3

What is the Shocker Greeed?

The Shocker Greeed is a hybrid monster created when Shocker fused a Core Medal with the Cell Medal that Ankh dropped in 1971. This fusion combined the power of the Core Medals with Shocker's forces, creating a being strong enough to defeat Kamen Rider #1 and #2 and tipping the balance of power in Shocker's favor throughout the altered timeline.

  • shocker greeed
  • core medal
  • cell medal
  • monster
  • fusion
Q4

Why were Kamen Rider #1 and #2 fighting against the heroes?

In the altered timeline created by the timeline change, Shocker had successfully brainwashed Kamen Rider #1 and #2, turning them into enforcers for their organization. This is why they appeared as Shocker's elite riders attacking Eiji Hino and the DenLiner crew when they returned to the present.

  • kamen rider 1
  • kamen rider 2
  • brainwashed
  • shocker
  • altered timeline
Q5

What happened to Teddy in the film?

Teddy sacrificed himself to ensure Naoki, Mitsuru, and Ankh could escape to safety during the chaos at Shocker headquarters. His selfless act is revealed through a letter found in a time capsule, showing he gave his life to get the others to safety before the timeline was fully restored.

Foreshadowing: The film builds tension as Teddy and Naoki briefly board the DenLiner then jump off to save others, hinting at the sacrifice to come.

  • teddy
  • sacrifice
  • death
  • time capsule
  • naoki
Q6

Who is the older Naoki that appears at the end?

The older Naoki who reveals himself in the final moments is actually the future version of the same boy who was pulled into the time leap. He lived in 1971, married Nokko (the Kamen Rider Scout), and became Mitsuru's biological father. This explains why Mitsuru was present in both time periods and why Naoki had a personal connection to the mission.

  • naoki
  • older naoki
  • nokko
  • mitsuru
  • father
  • time paradox
Q7

How did the heroes restore the original timeline?

The heroes defeated the Shocker Greeed and the Rock Great Leader through a combined effort of multiple Kamen Riders, including OOO, Den-O, #1, #2, Kikaider, Kikaider-01, Inazuman, and Zubat. With the main threat destroyed and Shocker's leadership eliminated, the timeline naturally restored itself, reversing the dystopian changes.

  • timeline
  • restore
  • defeat
  • rock great leader
  • shocker
Q8

Why did the DenLiner travel to 1971?

The DenLiner traveled to November 11, 1971, to chase after the three Mole Imagin who had pulled young Naoki into a dangerous time leap. Kotaro Nogami and the DenLiner crew needed to eliminate these monsters and prevent them from causing further timeline disturbances, which led to the encounter with Ankh's failed Core Medal theft.

  • denliner
  • 1971
  • mole imagin
  • time travel
  • naoki
Q9

What was the fake Cell Medal plan?

The Riders created a fake Cell Medal containing a tracking transmitter to locate Shocker's headquarters. Kamen Rider #1 and #2 delivered this fake medal to General Black while the real Cell Medal was destroyed by Nogami. This allowed the heroes to find and assault Shocker's base while also freeing the brainwashed Riders.

  • fake cell medal
  • transmitter
  • shocker headquarters
  • plan
  • tracking
Q10

Who is Hina Izumi and why does Eiji meet her?

Hina Izumi is a character who appears in the altered present after Nogami drops Eiji off at a different point in time. She exists in the timeline where Shocker has taken over Japan. Eiji meets her in this bleak world as he attempts to continue fighting Shocker's forces, representing one of the few survivors in the dystopian reality.

  • hina izumi
  • altered present
  • meeting
  • eiji
Q11

Why were Mitsuru and Naoki in 1971?

Naoki was pulled into 1971 by the Mole Imagin during the time leap. Mitsuru ended up in 1971 because he, along with Naoki and Shigeru, were hiding in the changed world after Shocker took over. The timeline intricately connected both time periods, with Naoki eventually becoming Mitsuru's father through his marriage to Nokko in 1971.

  • mitsuru
  • naoki
  • 1971
  • time leap
  • connection
Q12

How were the brainwashed Riders freed?

A turncoat Shocker scientist undid the brainwashing that bound Kamen Rider #1 and #2 to Shocker's control. This act triggered a public rebellion against Shocker's rule and allowed the Riders to join the heroes' fight against the Shocker Greeed and the Great Leader.

  • turncoat scientist
  • brainwashing
  • rider 1
  • rider 2
  • freed

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