For anime and model figure fans, the greatest joy isn’t just scoring a rare limited edition item, but having a partner who truly understands and shares that passion. Recently, a sweet love story shared on Threads proved this, making Kamen Rider fans both admire and envy the couple.
The secret 520 plan and the hunt for 13 treasures
The story began on May 20th, known as Taiwan’s confession day or 520. On this day, the girl received a gift worth 30,000 Taiwanese dollars (over 25 million VND) from her boyfriend. Touched by his thoughtfulness, she decided to surprise him back.
While her boyfriend was away on a business trip abroad, she quietly observed and memorized the exact names and serial numbers of 13 Kamen Rider figures he had always dreamed of owning but never could. She spent a lot of time and effort scouring fan groups to complete the collection.
By coincidence, all 13 figures arrived safely just as her boyfriend landed back home. The surprise plan was a huge success. Excited, she shared a photo of her haul on Threads, instantly attracting tens of thousands of views and huge engagement.
From a sweet post to a massive model showcase
The post quickly sparked lively discussions on social media. What started as a cute love story turned into a huge gathering of otaku fans in the comments.
Thousands of fans flooded the thread to express their admiration. Instead of just congratulating, hardcore fans began sharing pictures of their transformation belts, display cases packed with figures, and priceless collections they’d built over years. The comment section became a buzzing cultural exchange for those who share the same passion.
The real value is in understanding
What moved netizens the most wasn’t the material worth of the 13 Kamen Rider figures. Many openly said the true priceless gift was that she took the time to step into her boyfriend’s world, remembered every tiny detail, and patiently hunted them down.
“The value of this gift goes far beyond the cost of the figures because it carries deep respect and love,” commented one user.
For pop culture fans, the biggest dream is often just finding a partner who doesn’t judge or nag about their hobbies, but supports and joins them.
A funny and adorable twist followed. Seeing her thoughtfulness, passionate Kamen Rider fans in Taiwan spontaneously formed a group called the “Rider Wives Protection Alliance.”
They humorously sent a playful warning to the lucky boyfriend from afar. Members joked that having such a thoughtful girlfriend is a huge blessing, and if he ever mistreats or upsets her, the entire Kamen Rider fan community will unite and deliver the classic Rider Kick to set things right.
