List of Kamen Rider Gavv characters
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Kamen Rider Gavv (仮面ライダーガヴ, Kamen Raidā Gavu) is a Japanese tokusatsu series that is the 35th installment in the Kamen Rider franchise and the sixth entry in the Reiwa era.
Main characters
[edit]Shoma
[edit]Shoma Stomach (ショウマ・ストマック, Shōma Sutomakku) is a human-Granute hybrid and former member of the Stomach Family who turned against them after they killed his human mother Michiru. Upon arriving in the human world, he renames himself Shoma Inoue (井上 ショウマ, Inoue Shōma) to honor the memory of his mother and vows to protect humanity from his former family and the Granutes.[1][2]
Utilizing the Poppingummy Gochizo in conjunction with his modified belt-like Gavv (ガヴ, Gavu) organ,[a] also known as the "Aka Gavv" (赤ガヴ, Aka Gavu, Red Gavv), attached to his abdomen, Shoma can transform into Kamen Rider Gavv Poppingummy Form (ポッピングミフォーム, Poppingumi Fōmu). While transformed, he gains viscoelastic-like regenerative armor. He also wields the Gavvgablade (ガヴガブレイド, Gavugabureido) sword, which can be used in conjunction with the Gochispeeder (ゴチスピーダー, Gochisupīdā) projectile to launch Gochizo as a feint attack. His personal vehicle is the Vrocan Buggy (ブルキャンバギー, Burukyan Bagī) ATV, which is summoned from the Vrocan Gochizo and has an alternate motorcycle form.[1] Shoma later receives the Gavvphone (ガヴフォン, Gavufon), which allows him to project a Gochizo's memories, from his great-uncle Dente.[3] Additionally, he can assume a variety of forms and/or enhanced Assist (アシスト, Ashisuto) versions using other Gochizo, which are as follows:
- Kickingummy Assist (キッキングミアシスト, Kikkingumi Ashisuto): An enhanced version of Poppingummy Form accessed from the Kickingummy Gochizo that equips Shoma with the Range Kicking (レンジキッキング, Renji Kikkingu) sabaton.[1]
- Zakuzakuchips Form (ザクザクチップスフォーム, Zakuzakuchippusu Fōmu): An auxiliary form accessed from the Zakuzakuchips Gochizo that grants proficiency in sword fighting. In this form, Shoma dual wields the twin regenerative ZakuzakuchipSlasher (ザクザクチップスラッシャー, Zakuzakuchippusurasshā) scimitars.[2]
- Hirihirichips Assist (ヒリヒリチップスアシスト, Hirihirichippusu Ashisuto): An enhanced version of Zakuzakuchips Form accessed from the Hirihirichips Gochizo that grants pyrokinesis.[4]
- Punchingummy Assist (パンチングミアシスト, Panchingumi Ashisuto): An enhanced version of Poppingummy Form accessed from the Punchingummy Gochizo that equips Shoma with the Schwa Punching (シュワパンチング, Shuwa Panchingu) gauntlet.[5] This form first appears in the film Kamen Rider Gotchard: The Future Daybreak.[6]
- Fuwamallow Form (ふわマロフォーム, Fuwamaro Fōmu): An auxiliary form accessed from the Fuwamallow Gochizo that grants bouncing and levitation capabilities.[7]
- Marumallow Assist (まるマロアシスト, Marumaro Ashisuto): An enhanced version of Marumallow Form accessed from the Marumallow Gochizo that grants size alteration capabilities.[7]
- Chocodan Form (チョコダンフォーム, Chokodan Fōmu): An auxiliary form accessed from the Chocodan Gochizo that grants proficiency in sharpshooting. In this form, Shoma wields the Chocodan Gun (チョコダンガン, Chokodan Gan).[3]
- Chocodon Assist (チョコドンアシスト, Chokodon Ashisuto): An enhanced version of Chocodan Form accessed from the Chocodon Gochizo that grants the use of the Chocodon Gun (チョコドンガン, Chokodon Gan), which Shoma can either dual wield alongside the Chocodan Gun or lend to Kamen Rider Valen.[8]
- Gurucan Form (グルキャンフォーム, Gurukyan Fōmu): An auxiliary form accessed from the Gurucan Gochizo that grants exosuit-like heatproof armor. In this form, Shoma wields the double-barreled Vrocan Gatling (ブルキャンガトリング, Burukyan Gatoringu) rotary cannon, which was created from the Vrocan Buggy.[9]
- Bakucan Assist (バクキャンアシスト, Bakukyan Ashisuto): An enhanced version of Gurucan Form accessed from the Bakucan Gochizo that equips Shoma with the twin shoulder-mounted Rock Bakucannons (ロックバクキャノン, Rokku Bakukyanon).[10]
- Bushel Form (ブシュエルフォーム, Bushueru Fōmu): An auxiliary form accessed from the Bushel Gochizo that grants chlorokinesis. In this form, Shoma wields the Xmax (クリスマックス, Kurisumakkusu) battle axe.[11]
- Caking Form (ケーキングフォーム, Kēkingu Fōmu): An upgrade form accessed from the Caking Gochizo that grants photokinesis. In this form, Shoma wields the Gavvwhipir (ガヴホイッピア, Gavuhoippia) rapier, which allows him to summon humanoid Whipped Soldiers (ホイップ兵, Hoippu-hei) each wielding a Whipped Rod (ホイップロッド, Hoippu Roddo) spear for combat assistance. He can also augment the Whipped Soldiers with the abilities and/or weaponry of his preexisting forms. However, extended use of the Caking Gochizo will consume Shoma's energy, causing him to starve once he cancels his transformation.[12][13]
Shoma is portrayed by Hidekazu Chinen (知念 英和, Chinen Hidekazu). As a child, Shoma is portrayed by Haru Takagi (高木 波瑠, Takagi Haru).
Hanto Karakida
[edit]Hanto Karakida (辛木田 絆斗, Karakida Hanto) is a freelance writer investigating Shoma and the Granutes.[1] He was orphaned at a young age, having lost his mother Sae (早恵) who was turned into an ingredient for Dark Sweets by an unidentified canine-themed Granute when he was a child and his grandmother passed away sometime afterwards. In high school, he was taken under Shioya's wing and became his assistant. After being implanted with a Granute organ by Suga, Hanto gains the ability to transform into Kamen Rider Valen (仮面ライダーヴァレン, Kamen Raidā Varen).[2][14]
Utilizing the Chocodon Gochizo in conjunction with the Valen Buster (ヴァレンバスター, Varen Basutā) firearm, Hanto can transform into Kamen Rider Valen Chocodon Form (チョコドンフォーム, Chokodon Fōmu). While transformed, he can wield a Chocodon Gun borrowed from Kamen Rider Gavv.[14][8] Additionally, he can assume a variety of forms using other Gochizo, which are as follows:
- Doumaru Form (ドーマルフォーム, Dōmaru Fōmu): An auxiliary form accessed from the Doumaru Gochizo that equips Hanto with the twin arm-mounted expandable Doumaru Grab Rings (ドーマルグラブリング, Dōmaru Gurabu Ringu).[15]
- Bushel Form: An auxiliary form accessed from the Bushel Gochizo that grants chlorokinesis. In this form, Hanto wields the Xmax.[16]
Hanto Karakida is portrayed by Yusuke Hino (日野 友輔, Hino Yūsuke). As a child, Hanto is portrayed by Yura Kimura (木村 優来, Kimura Yura).
Sachika Amane
[edit]Sachika Amane (甘根 幸果, Amane Sachika) is the CEO of the jack of all trades Hapipare (はぴぱれ) shop where Shoma works and lives.[2]
Sachika Amane is portrayed by Nozomi Miyabe (宮部 のぞみ, Miyabe Nozomi).
Recurring characters
[edit]Granutes
[edit]The Granutes (グラニュート, Guranyūto) are a race of monsters from the Granute World (グラニュート界, Guranyūto-kai) that, like Shoma, have Gavv mouths on their abdomens. They possess the ability to turn humans into ribboned Hito Press (ヒトプレス, Hito Puresu, Human Press) plates using long tongues from their Gavv. In order to save the trapped victims from having their happiness being used as ingredients for Dark Sweets, the Hito Press' ribbons must be cut without breaking the victims' plate-like state. Utilizing a Mimic Key (ミミックキー, Mimikku Kī) USB flash drive in conjunction with their modified Gavvs, or specialized belts in the case of the Stomach Family members, the Granutes can assume human forms.[1][2]
Stomach Family
[edit]The Stomach Family (ストマック家, Sutomakku-ke) is an upper-class family who run the Stomach Inc. (ストマック社, Sutomakku-sha) confectionery company in the Granute World where they begin manufacturing Dark Sweets (闇菓子, Yamigashi) illegally as part of their plan to take over the Granute World after the death of their father Bouche. As human happiness is an ingredient needed for their Dark Sweets, the siblings kidnap happy humans to process them into ingredients.[2] Because of how addictive Dark Sweets are for the consumers, it puts the Granute World's civilization into chaos, driving the inhabitants who consumed it once into stealing confectionary from the nearest available stalls.[15]
Lango Stomach
[edit]Lango Stomach (ランゴ・ストマック, Rango Sutomakku) is the goat-themed eldest son of the Stomach Family and the CEO of Stomach Inc.[2]
Lango Stomach is portrayed by Takashi Tsukamoto (塚本 高史, Tsukamoto Takashi).
Glotta Stomach
[edit]Glotta Stomach (グロッタ・ストマック, Gurotta Sutomakku) is the squid-themed eldest daughter of the Stomach Family, who is in charge of product manufacturing.[2] She is also the murderer of Shoma's mother.[7]
In battle, Glotta wields a scythe.[3]
Glotta Stomach is portrayed by Machi Chitose (千歳 まち, Chitose Machi).
Nyelv Stomach
[edit]Nyelv Stomach (ニエルブ・ストマック, Nierubu Sutomakku) is the piranha-themed second son of the Stomach Family, who is in charge of technology development, and formerly his great-uncle Dente's disciple.[2] Upon learning of Dente's Kamen Rider system surgery through modifying Shoma's Gavv, followed by Suga's Kamen Rider system compatible surgery on humans proving to be successful, Nyelv becomes interested in gathering the Kamen Riders' combat data. He is directly responsible for Hanto becoming a Kamen Rider, having sent Otake to kill his mentor Shioya and steal the lower half of his Hito Press before Hanto found the upper half.[14]
Nyelv Stomach is portrayed by Ryo Takizawa (滝澤 諒, Takizawa Ryō).
Siita Stomach
[edit]Siita Stomach (シータ・ストマック, Shīta Sutomakku) is the Sköll-themed youngest daughter of the Stomach Family and the twin sister of Jiip, who is in charge of ingredient procurement and dresses like a boy.[2] She is later fired from the company due to her failures.[17] She ultimately sacrifices herself to save Jiip from being destroyed by Kamen Rider Gavv.[12]
In battle, Siita wields a handgun.[11]
Siita Stomach is portrayed by Honoka Kawasaki (川﨑 帆々花, Kawasaki Honoka).
Jiip Stomach
[edit]Jiip Stomach (ジープ・ストマック, Jīpu Sutomakku) is the Hati Hróðvitnisson-themed third son of the Stomach Family and the twin brother of Siita, who is in charge of ingredient procurement and dresses like a girl.[2] He is later fired from the company due to his failures.[17] Following Siita's sacrifice, Jiip has a nervous breakdown and cuts his hair to resemble his late sister.[12]
In battle, Jiip wields a machete whose hilt stores a hidden dagger.[11]
Jiip Stomach is portrayed by Ruito Koga (古賀 瑠, Koga Ruito).
Dente Stomach
[edit]Dente Stomach (デンテ・ストマック, Dente Sutomakku) is the whale-themed great-uncle of Shoma and a researcher from the Stomach Family. At the behest of his nephew, Bouche, Dente was responsible for Shoma's transformation into a Kamen Rider through surgically modifying his Gavv, and is directly responsible for the Gochizo's existence. After the surgery was a success, he went to live as a recluse in the human world's mountains.[4]
Dente Stomach is voiced by Yōhei Tadano (多田野 曜平, Tadano Yōhei).
Bouche Stomach
[edit]Bouche Stomach (ブーシュ・ストマック, Būshu Sutomakku) was the father of the Stomach siblings and the former CEO of Stomach Inc. He fell in love with Michiru and took her to live with him in the Granute World. The reason he pretended to be abusive towards Shoma and Michiru was to protect them from having their identities being exposed to the Stomach siblings, and ultimately entrusted his uncle Dente to modify Shoma's Gavv so that he may transform him into a Kamen Rider and surpass his former siblings. Following Bouche's death, Shoma's older siblings take over the family business, leading to his wife's death by their hands and Shoma's escape to the human world.[4]
Bouche Stomach is voiced by Ryota Takeuchi (竹内 良太, Takeuchi Ryōta).
Lage Nine
[edit]Lage Nine (ラーゲ9, Rāge Nain) is a jellyfish-themed Granute who is hired by Lango as punishment for attempting to steal Dark Sweets from a nearby available stall.[15][11] As a Part-Timer, he uses his tentacles to paralyze his victims into euphoric states to capture them all at once.[13]
Lage Nine is portrayed by Kohei Shoji (庄司 浩平, Shōji Kōhei).
Agents
[edit]The Agents (エージェント, Ējento) are humanoid servants of the Stomach Family and the in-person link between Stomach Inc. and their Part-Timers blending in with human society. Each Agent is created by a Stomach Family member in a similar fashion to how Shoma creates the Gochizo. They give Dark Sweets to the company's Part-Timers in return for the humans they kidnapped.[1][2]
The Agents are voiced by Kōki Sakurai (櫻井 皓基, Sakurai Kōki) and Ayu Shōji (東海林 亜祐, Shōji Ayu).
Part-Timers
[edit]The Part-Timers (バイト, Baito) are Granutes addicted to Dark Sweets who are hired by Stomach Inc. to kidnap humans for the company in exchange for more of the confection.[1]
- Hound (ハウンド, Haundo): A hound-themed Granute whose human form is a middle-aged man. He is destroyed by Kamen Rider Gavv.[1] His human form is portrayed by Jin Katagiri (片桐 仁, Katagiri Jin).
- Whiple (ウィップル, Wippuru): An octopus-themed Granute whose human form is a jogger. He is destroyed by Kamen Rider Gavv.[2] His human form is portrayed by Yoshiyuki Tsubokura (坪倉 由幸, Tsubokura Yoshiyuki).
- Bon (ボン): A porcupinefish-themed Granute whose human form is a female food truck employee. He is destroyed by Kamen Rider Gavv.[5] Voiced by Akihiko Ishizumi (石住 昭彦, Ishizumi Akihiko) while his human form is portrayed by Kana Takanashi (小鳥遊 可奈, Takanashi Kana).
- Otake (オタケ): A mushroom-themed Granute whose human form is a street illusionist performer. He occasionally uses a "disappearing act" stunt by covering himself and his victims in his robe to avoid his identity being noticed, until Shoma exposes his Gavv to the public. His upper body contains a mucus that allows him to survive Kamen Rider Gavv's Gummy Gochizo-themed finishers. Outside of his false street performances, Otake was hired by Nyelv to kill Hanto's mentor Shioya and steal his Hito Press' lower half for Nyelv before Hanto found the upper half. In retaliation for murdering Shioya, he is destroyed by a vengeful Hanto, who had finished undergoing surgery to become Kamen Rider Valen.[4][14] His human form is portrayed by Junichiro Nishino (西野 純一郎, Nishino Jun'ichirō).
- Dean (ディーン, Dīn): A sardine-themed Granute whose human forms are a gallery manager named Katsumi Iwashimizu (岩清水 克美, Iwashimizu Katsumi) and an Italian art dealer named Amant Sardina (アマント・サルディーナ, Amanto Sarudīna). He possesses the ability to clone himself. As a result of Sachika's interference, the real Dean is destroyed by both Kamen Riders Gavv and Valen.[3][8] His human forms of Katsumi Iwashimizu and Amant Sardina are portrayed by Yōhei Kaneshige (金重 陽平, Kaneshige Yōhei) and Kourosh Amini respectively.
- Yard (ヤード, Yādo): A hermit crab-themed Granute whose human form is a cake shop owner. He likes to kidnap children and possesses the ability to merge with a location he took over to assume his full form while housing the victims he kidnapped within his shell. He is destroyed by Kamen Rider Gavv.[9][10] His human form is portrayed by Ryotaro Akazawa (赤澤 遼太郎, Akazawa Ryōtarō).
- Early (アーリー, Ārī): An alligator-themed Granute whose human form is an elementary school student. He performs a social romance scam to lure female victims under different aliases, such as "Niwa" (ニワ) and "Getaro" (ゲタロウ, Getarō), while framing Hanto in the process. He is destroyed by Kamen Rider Gavv, with Kamen Rider Valen's civilian identity having been cleared.[17][15] Voiced by Miou Tanaka (田中 美央, Tanaka Miō) while his human form is portrayed by Gaku Katō (加藤 岳, Katō Gaku).
- Rojoe (ロジョー, Rojō): A crab-themed Granute whose human form is a street musician named Kani (可児). He is destroyed by Kamen Riders Gavv and Valen.[11][16] His human form is portrayed by Yosuke Kishi (岸 洋佑, Kishi Yōsuke).
Gochizo
[edit]The Gochizo (ゴチゾウ, Gochizō) are tiny snack-themed familiars who are born from Shoma's Gavv after he consumes human world snacks and grant him and Hanto access to their Rider powers. Their species' namesake is coined by Sachika. Gochizo normally have limited lifespans, as they will pass away after being used as transformation items. However, there are special Gochizo who are immortal and can be used more than once.[1][14][12]
Each Gochizo is based on one of seven subspecies categories; Gummy (グミ, Gumi), Snack (スナック, Sunakku), Marshmallow (マシュマロ, Mashumaro), Choco (チョコ, Choko), Candy (キャンディ, Kyandi), Doughnut (ドーナツ, Dōnatsu), and Cake (ケーキ, Kēki). Additionally, there is the crossover-exclusive Rider (ライダー, Raidā) subspecies, which are based on past Kamen Riders.
- Poppingummy (ポッピングミ, Poppingumi): A grape-themed Gummy subspecies.[1]
- Vrocan (ブルキャン, Burukyan): A lollipop-themed Candy subspecies.[1]
- Kickingummy (キッキングミ, Kikkingumi): An orange-themed Gummy subspecies.[1]
- Zakuzakuchips (ザクザクチップス, Zakuzakuchippusu): A salt-themed Snack subspecies.[2]
- Punchingummy (パンチングミ, Panchingumi): A soda-themed Gummy subspecies.[5]
- Fuwamallow (ふわマロ, Fuwamaro): A vanilla-themed Marshmallow subspecies.[7]
- Marumallow (まるマロ, Marumaro): A strawberry-themed Marshmallow subspecies.[7]
- Hirihirichips (ヒリヒリチップス, Hirihirichippusu): A spice-themed Snack subspecies.[4]
- Chocodon (チョコドン, Chokodon): A white chocolate-themed Choco subspecies.[14]
- Chocodan (チョコダン, Chokodan): A milk chocolate-themed Choco subspecies.[3]
- Gurucan (グルキャン, Gurukyan): A swirl lollipop-themed Candy subspecies.[9]
- Bakucan (バクキャン, Bakukyan): A drop-themed Candy subspecies.[10]
- Doumaru (ドーマル, Dōmaru): A sprinkles-themed Doughnut subspecies.[15]
- Bushel (ブシュエル, Bushueru): A Yule log-themed Cake subspecies.[11]
- Caking (ケーキング, Kēkingu): A shortcake-themed Cake subspecies.[12]
- Kuuga (クウガ, Kūga): A Kamen Rider Kuuga-themed Rider subspecies who appears exclusively in the final episode of Kamen Rider Gotchard.[18]
The Gochizo are voiced by Kōki Sakurai and Ayu Shōji.
Soji Shioya
[edit]Soji Shioya (塩谷 壮士, Shioya Sōji) is a freelance writer, and Hanto's mentor and father figure.[1] He is assassinated by Otake, who was sent by Nyelv to break his Hito Press into two halves, with his lower half falling into Nyelv's hands while Hanto secures his upper half.[14]
Soji Shioya is portrayed by Toshimasa Komatsu (小松 利昌, Komatsu Toshimasa).
Michiru Inoue
[edit]Michiru Inoue (井上 みちる, Inoue Michiru) is Shoma's human mother. After discovering the truth behind how the Stomach Family makes Dark Sweets, she made Shoma promise never to eat their products.[1] The Stomach Family later turned Michiru into a Hito Press for their Dark Sweets and was killed by Glotta in front of Shoma, causing her son to defect from them and adopt her maiden name.[2][7]
Michiru Inoue is portrayed by Arisa Nakajima (中島 亜梨沙, Nakajima Arisa).
Kenzo Suga
[edit]Kenzo Suga (酸賀 研造, Suga Kenzō) is a mysterious Granute researcher who is in cahoots with Nyelv.[5][12] At some point, he acquired a Granute organ for his Kamen Rider system compatible surgery on humans. Following Shoma's appearance as Kamen Rider Gavv, Suga took one of the former's Chocodon Gochizo and used their sample to create the Valen Buster. After Hanto loses his mentor Shioya at the hands of Otake, Suga accepts Hanto's request to transform the latter into a Kamen Rider by implanting the aforementioned Granute organ into him.[14]
Kenzo Suga is portrayed by Shintarō Asanuma (浅沼 晋太郎, Asanuma Shintarō).
Notes
[edit]- ^ In some media and merchandise, the name "Henshin Belt Gavv" (変身ベルトガヴ, Henshin Beruto Gavu, Transformation Belt Gavv) is used for the belt to avoid confusion.
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n "A Snack Kamen Rider!?". Kamen Rider Gavv. Episode 1. September 1, 2024. TV Asahi.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o "Happy Zakuzakuchips". Kamen Rider Gavv. Episode 2. September 8, 2024. TV Asahi.
- ^ a b c d e "What Flavor Lies Underneath the Mask?". Kamen Rider Gavv. Episode 7. October 13, 2024. TV Asahi.
- ^ a b c d e "The Memories Are Painful". Kamen Rider Gavv. Episode 5. September 29, 2024. TV Asahi.
- ^ a b c d "Soda Punch Is a Guilty Pleasure". Kamen Rider Gavv. Episode 3. September 15, 2024. TV Asahi.
- ^ Tasaki, Ryuta (Director) (July 26, 2024). Kamen Raidā Gatchādo Za Fyūchā Deibureiku 仮面ライダーガッチャード ザ・フューチャー・デイブレイク [Kamen Rider Gotchard: The Future Daybreak] (Motion picture) (in Japanese). Japan: Toei Company.
- ^ a b c d e f "More Marshmallows Please!". Kamen Rider Gavv. Episode 4. September 22, 2024. TV Asahi.
- ^ a b c "Dual Chocolate". Kamen Rider Gavv. Episode 8. October 20, 2024. TV Asahi.
- ^ a b c "Trick or Dance!". Kamen Rider Gavv. Episode 9. October 27, 2024. TV Asahi.
- ^ a b c "Extra Large! Candy Cannon!". Kamen Rider Gavv. Episode 10. November 10, 2024. TV Asahi.
- ^ a b c d e f "Promised Homemade Cake". Kamen Rider Gavv. Episode 13. December 1, 2024. TV Asahi.
- ^ a b c d e f "Miraculous Awakening! Caking". Kamen Rider Gavv. Episode 14. December 8, 2024. TV Asahi.
- ^ a b "Escaped Granute!". Kamen Rider Gavv. Episode 15. December 15, 2024. TV Asahi.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Transformation Is Bitter Chocolate". Kamen Rider Gavv. Episode 6. October 6, 2024. TV Asahi.
- ^ a b c d e "A Bond Connected by Doughnuts". Kamen Rider Gavv. Episode 12. November 24, 2024. TV Asahi.
- ^ a b "The Gift of Noël". Kamen Rider Gavv. Episode 16. December 22, 2024. TV Asahi.
- ^ a b c "Beware of Sweet Words!". Kamen Rider Gavv. Episode 11. November 17, 2024. TV Asahi.
- ^ "This Is My and Your Chemy×Story". Kamen Rider Gotchard. Episode 50. August 25, 2024. TV Asahi.