Kamen Rider Agito (仮面ライダーアギト, Kamen Raidā Agito) is a Japanese tokusatsu series that serves as the 11th entry in the Kamen Rider franchise and the second entry in the Heisei era. It is also served as an indirect sequel to Kamen Rider Kuuga.[1][2]
Main characters
editShouichi Tsugami
editShouichi Tsugami (津上 翔一, Tsugami Shōichi), age 21, is the series protagonist. He suffers from amnesia and uses the name from a letter found in his possession. Living with the Misugi family, he performs household chores. His Altering (オルタリング, Orutaringu) belt allows transformation into Kamen Rider Agito, a powerful warrior whose abilities evolve with the Wiseman Monolith (ワイズマンモノリス, Waizuman Monorisu). He later discovers his true identity is Tetsuya Sawaki (沢木 哲也, Sawaki Tetsuya). After the Lords' defeat, he opens a restaurant named after his Rider identity. His Honda VTR1000F transforms into the Machine Tornador (マシントルネイダー, Mashin Toruneidā). Shouichi's forms include the main Ground Form (グランドフォーム, Gurando Fōmu), the agile Storm Form (ストームフォーム, Sutōmu Fōmu), the durable Flame Form (フレイムフォーム, Fureimu Fōmu), the hybrid Trinity Form (トリニティフォーム, Toriniti Fōmu), the strong Burning Form (バーニングフォーム, Bāningu Fōmu), and the evolved Shining Form (シャイニングフォーム, Shainingu Fōmu).
Shouichi Tsugami is portrayed by Toshiki Kashu.
Makoto Hikawa
editMakoto Hikawa (氷川 誠, Hikawa Makoto), age 23, is a police officer and hero of the Akatsuki incident. He becomes Kamen Rider G3 (仮面ライダーG3, Kamen Raidā Jī Surī, Generation 3) using the G3 System. He later upgrades to the G3-X (G3-X (ジースリーエックス), Jī Surī Ekkusu, Generation 3 eXtension) suit. He eventually learns Agito's identity and becomes more respectful of Shouichi. After the Overlord incident, he returns to being a normal police officer.
Makoto Hikawa is portrayed by Jun Kaname.
Ryō Ashihara
editRyō Ashihara (葦原 涼, Ashihara Ryō), age 20, is a swimmer who can transform into Kamen Rider Gills (仮面ライダーギルス, Kamen Raidā Girusu). He seeks the truth behind his transformation and his father's suicide. He develops feelings for Aki Sakaki. After being resurrected by Tetsuya Sawaki, he gains the ability to become Exceed Gills (エクシードギルス, Ekushīdo Girusu). Following the Lords' defeat, he wanders the world.
Ryō Ashihara is portrayed by Yūsuke Tomoi.
Mana Kazaya
editMana Kazaya (風谷 真魚, Kazaya Mana), age 17, is the daughter of Nobuyuki Kazaya. She possesses the Agito Seed and helps resurrect Ryō.
Mana Kazaya is portrayed by Rina Akiyama; as a child, she is portrayed by Satomi Tanimura .
Recurring characters
editYoshihiko Misugi
editYoshihiko Misugi (美杉 義彦, Misugi Yoshihiko), age 45, is a psychology professor and lives with his son, Mana, and Shouichi.
Yoshihiko Misugi is portrayed by Takeshi Masu.
Taichi Misugi
editTaichi Misugi (美杉 太一, Misugi Taichi), age 10, is Yoshihiko's son.
Taichi Misugi is portrayed by Tokimasa Tanabe .
Metropolitan Police Department
editThe Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department created SAUL (ソール, Sōru, Squad Against Unidentified Lifeforms) to combat unknown threats. Key members include Sumiko Ozawa, Takahiro Omuro, and Tōru Hōjō.
References
edit- ^ Taguiam, Rhenn (2023-11-09). "20 Strongest Kamen Riders, Ranked". Game Rant. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
- ^ Salzman, Brody (2020-10-31). "Kamen Rider Agito Coming to TOKU HD". The Tokusatsu Network. Retrieved 2024-10-10.