Kamen Rider Kabuto (仮面ライダーカブト,
Kamen Raidā Kabuto) is the main protagonist of
Kamen Rider Kabuto.
Hiro Mizushima As
Souji
Souji Tendou (天道 総司,
Tendō Sōji), the Kabuto Zecter's
wearer, is a mysterious, quiet 21-year old man who often seems to follow
monk-like philosophies of peace. His name literally means "Heavenly
path, rules over all" and he always uses it to introduce himself
("Walking the path of Heaven, the man who will rule over everything").
Tendou often spouts amazingly appropriate zen-like phrases he
supposedly learned from his grandmother, prefacing them with
"Grandmother said this". He also often does a 'point to the sky' pose,
usually after he defeats a Worm or introduces himself. Tendou has no
actual job and doesn't attend college because he believes that he is
destined for something bigger (which is becoming Kabuto).
Despite having many talents (from cooking to hairstyling to
excelling at various sports to the extent that he can handle entire
teams alone), he is usually uninterested in pursuing anything until his
belt activates. He calls himself a "National Treasure" and "Universal
Treasure". Tendou stays in a big home with his little sister Jyuka,
loves cooking, and seems to have an interest in Kagami's co-worker,
Hiyori. As a result, he is a regular customer at Bistro La Salle.
Because of his abilities and outlook, combined with his talent of
being a step ahead of those around him, Tendou is somewhat rude, and
exceedingly arrogant at first glance. However, this serious personality
holds back the caring emotions he has for others.
His feelings for his two sisters is among the few things that can
break his serious demeanor, as Kusakabe Hiyori is also Tendou Souji's
little sister. However, Souji's parents were murdered and mimicked by
Natives years before the Worms arrived on Earth, and although the
original Kusakabe Hiyori died with them before birth she was soon
"reborn" as a Native/Worm.
However, deep down, Tendou actually cares for other people and helps them when in need (in fact, in Episode 20, he punched
Tsurugi
for not looking before crossing the street, as that caused an accident
in which Jyuka got hurt). He possesses an uncanny ability to see through
the Worms disguises as well as detect if there are any nearby without
the use of any devices. Tendou acts mercilessly against Worms, saying
that as long as they are Worms, they will be destroyed.
It is not until episode 15, after defeating
Kageyama
and seeing him as unfit to be a leader, that he joins ZECT (under the
comical pseudonym "Soujiro Tendouji"), even wearing a full Shadow ZECT
Trooper uniform, though he quits by the end of episode 16 - his tenure
with ZECT was merely a means of locating some Worms. Tendou possesses
powerful strength and is stronger than any other Riders in every way,
from searching for Worms to battling. Tendou's arrogant attitude and
superior power usually results in great dislike from the other Riders,
resulting in fighting between the Riders, although Kabuto almost always
defeats them easily. During episode 23, Kabuto utilizes a partial Put-On
after fighting Kamen Rider Sasword, with the end result being him as
the victor.
A Hyper Kabuto from the future appeared in episode 28, and
seemingly orchestrated a plan with Tendou to fake Hiyori's death, which
worked quite well for all of ten minutes. Tendou later picks up Hiyori
and comforts her, telling her his back-story and that they are related.
His parents were mimicked and killed, and at the time his mother was
pregnant. The name Tendou came from his grandmother who took him in
after his real parents died, and that his real name was Souji Kusakabe.
He met his parents as Worms again on the day of the Shibuya
accident. He had planned to take revenge on them but once he saw Hiyori,
he changed his mind and decided to save her. Tendou discovers
Kagami
eavesdropping on their conversation and so he asks Kagami, which side
will he stand on. Tendou wants to destroy all Worms so that Hiyori may
live as herself, and Kagami eventually agrees to help Tendou as well.
Hiyori however, is attracted to Area X by the sound of the man in the
iron mask. The man was previously a test subject of the Hyper Zecter,
but the Zecter went out of control, flinging both of them to the edge of
time and space.
Tendou proceeds in collecting all the Zecters as he believes the
only way to save Hiyori is to ensure that he is the only Rider. He
obtains the TheBee Zecter after Kick Hopper defeated him in battle,
Tsurugi trades Tendou the Sasword Zecter for cash, and Gon gives Tendou
the Drake Grip. Tendou joins ZECT in order to further his quest in
gaining all the Zecters and preventing Hiyori from being destroyed as he
plans to destroy ZECT from within. However, Kagami disagrees and says
Riders are there to fight Worms and protect humans. This ends up
sparking a fight between the two in which Gatack ends up losing.
At first, Tendou wanted to trade
Mishima
all four of his Zecters for the Hyper Zecter, but Mishima refuses and
laughs at him. Tendou eventually gains the Hyper Zecter after Renge
steals it for him. Mishima had the suitcase booby trapped to destroy any
evidence of the Hyper Zecter, and detonates the suitcase while it is in
Ucaworm's hands. However, the Hyper Zecter reverses the flow of time
and appears to Tendou. Through the use of Hyper Clock Up, although
unclear of its function, Tendou saves Kagami who is seemingly destroyed
by the Cammarusworm. Tendou says that he will master the Hyper Zecter
and cross over time, and when that time comes, he will save Hiyori.
A mysterious man called Daigo Tachigawa tells Tendou to stop
collecting the Zecters, saying that if the Riders do not fight Worms,
the Natives will be in trouble. Tendou realizes that Tachigawa is a
'Native' and guards him, as Tachigawa seems to know Hiyori's
whereabouts. Riku Kagami calls on Tendou and tells Tendou the story of
The Red Shoes,
explaining that the Zecters will drive them insane if they refuse to
fight worms. Tachigawa referred to Tendou by his real name, Souji
Kusakabe, the one who is chosen by Kabuto, the god of the sun who
controls the light.
After Kabuto saves Daigo from a group of Worms, he experiences
the 'berserk switch', almost killing Daigo in the process. The Hopper
Riders arrive on scene and defeat them instead, leaving with a cruel
laugh. Unfortunately, Tachigawa is still killed by Cochleaworm after
trying to escape. He tells Tendou to 'find the solar eclipse' and dies.
Tendou and Kagami then promise to kill each other if they were ever
under the effects of the Red Shoes System again. Tendou then decided to
release all the Zecters that he has obtained from the others.
Later on, Tendou is challenged by two Executive Worms to defeat a
powerful Worm without the use of Hyper Clock Up, and in return the
Executives would tell him the secrets of the Natives. Tendou remarked
that his power always evolving and is faster than light and called upon
the Perfect Zecter. Utilizing the power of all 4 Zecters, he defeated
Lepotophyesworm, but was taken through an involuntary Hyper Clock Up to a
place 'devoid of all time' with the solar eclipse.
After seeing a fleeting image of Hiyori with another man, he is
pulled back into his dimension. Tendou is then left wondering why he
still cannot control Hyper Clock Up. Back at the Bistro La Salle, Rena
challenges Tendou once more in hopes of taking the Hyper Zecter, but her
memory gets erased due to Tendou's Hyper Sting attack. Drake and Kabuto
end up fighting each other because Daisuke doesn't believe that Rena is
still evil. After Rena loses her fragment of the Shibuya Meteorite,
Tendou picks it up and is taken through another Hyper Clock Up to
Hiyori's dimension again. After confronting his Worm counterpart,
Kamen Rider Dark Kabuto, their Rider Kick collision forces Kabuto back to the real world.
Tendou discovers the secret behind the Masked Rider System after
conversing with Kagami, learning that it was created by Natives and
given to humans who in turned formed ZECT. Through the use of this
technology, they fight alien Worms and protect the Natives. It is also
revealed that Tendou received his Kabuto Buckle from the Native who
mimicked his father. They are also able to conclude that the Natives
arrived on a meteorite 35 years ago to assist the humans with the Masked
Rider System. Even after learning all this, Tendou's sole resolve is
still to defeat all Worms so that Hiyori may be safe.
Tendou meets Reiji Nogi as well, and seemingly holds up a much
better fight than Kagami until Nogi activates Freeze, defeating the
power of Hyper Clock Up, forcing Tendou back into Rider form. During
their second battle, Tendou learns from his mistakes and anticipates
Nogi's use of Freeze. After getting knocked back, Tendou's Hyper
Shooting is still active and stuns Nogi temporarily. Tendou is then able
to use the Perfect Zecter's
Maximum Hyper Cyclone to defeat Cassisworm Dimidius, only to have him evolve into a stronger form, Cassisworm Gladius.
Kabuto and Dark Kabuto meet again during episode 43, and this
time, Tendou wants to purposely lose to Dark Kabuto so that he may
somehow discover Hiyori's location. However, after realizing this plan
made him seem like a coward and a small man, his fighting spirit returns
and he defeats Dark Kabuto, only to be interrupted by Hiyori who
transforms into Sisryaworm. She states that she is fine with living in
another dimension and proceeds to defend Dark Kabuto. After Hiyori
leaves, Tendou explains to Kagami that the only way for her to be happy
is to let her leave with the fake Kabuto. Renge arrives with news
however, that the entrance to the other world is opened when the solar
eclipse occurs. Soon after, Tendou and Kagami both rush for Area Z in
hopes of defeating Cassisworm. There, they see Sasword defending Misaki
using his life, and Kagami tells Tendou that Hiyori is acting the same
way. She doesn't want to hurt Tendou anymore and so she tries to
convince herself that she doesn't want to come back. Tendou, moved by
this, leaves and goes after Hiyori as a solar eclipse starts.
After chasing Hiyori back to her dimension, Tendou is able to
convince her that Worms are not the evil ones, only the ones that wish
to do harm are, and he will always protect her and be by her side.
Tendou then talks about how Riders fight for the good of humanity, and
she will always be protected. After realizing the one who really cares
about her is Tendou, she leaves Dark Kabuto and returns to the human
world. Kabuto then goes to find Gatack, on the brink of defeat.
Coordinating a three-way Rider Kick with Kick Hopper and Gatack, they
are able to neutralize Cassisworm while Hyper Kabuto finishes him off
with Maximum Hyper Cyclone. After discovering that Hiyori has been
injured once again, he takes her to hospital, but she seemingly hides
the fact that Dark Kabuto was the one that injured her. Leaving Hiyori,
Tendou, along with Riku and Mishima, meet with Negishi, possibly the
leader of the Natives. He asks Tendou if he will help the Natives, and
then decides to be Tendou's fan.
Soon after, massive groups of Worms begin appearing again, and
Tendou goes to defeat them. Tendou attempts to recruit other Riders in
an effort to fight the Worms, but when he appears before Kageyama and
Yaguruma, he finds them attempting to regain their darkness and quickly
leaves, thinking that they are crazy. Tendou meets Nogi once again, this
time as Cassisworm Clipeus, but is unable to fight him as Nogi runs
away soon after. After conversing with Kagami and Misaki back at the
Bistro, Tendou learns Tsurugi is a Worm and automatically decides to
defeat him. Kagami however, disagrees, saying there is still good in
him.
While Kagami leaves to fight Clipeus, Tendou goes and meets
Jiiya, learning of a promise that he must fulfill. Tendou meets Tsurugi
after talking with Jiiya and agrees to trade all the Zecters in exchange
for Kagami's life. At the last moment, the Zecters are able to escape,
and Tendou engages Scorpioworm in battle. Preparing for the final blow
using the Perfect Zecter, Tsurugi suddenly appears from Scorpioworm
telling Tendou to fulfill his promise. Understanding that Tsurugi wants
to destroy all Worms, Tendou activates Maximum Hyper Typhoon, slashing
through Scorpioworm's body.
As Riku announces that the threat of the Worms will finally come
to an end to the public, ZECT begins handing out Worm identification
necklaces that alert the wearer of nearby Worms. Upon learning this,
Tendou begins destroying the necklaces. By destroying the necklaces, the
public begins to fear and hate Kabuto. Kabuto and Dark Kabuto once
again do battle, interrupting Tendou's quest to destroy the necklaces.
Anticipating Dark Kabuto's attack method, Kabuto is able to defeat him
by using Hyper Clock Up along with the Maximum Hyper Typhoon. Returning
to destroying the necklaces, Gatack tries to persuade Kabuto to stop,
but Kabuto simply tells him something is not right about the necklaces
and continues destroying them until a blocked bullet from Tadakoro's gun
goes stray and hits Renge. Kabuto then fires at Gatack and escapes the
area, leaving an infuriated Tadakoro to care for an injured Renge.
Continuing on his mission of destroying the Worm identification
necklaces, Tendou ends up rescuing Dark Kabuto from the clutches of
Mishima and Negishi, who have taken over ZECT. After saving Dark Kabuto,
Gatack finds Kabuto and demands to know the reason behind the
destruction of the necklaces. Kabuto reveals that the necklaces are
turning humans into Natives and must be destroyed. Not believing this,
Gatack attacks Kabuto and defeats him with the help of the ZECT
Troopers. Lying under the rubble of the battlefield, Tendou recalls his
words to Hiyori of him always being by her side. As he reaches for a
lone flower, the rubble from atop him falls and apparently crushes him.
It is revealed that Tendou was indeed still alive after all. He uses the
very same lone flower to destroy the controls, causing the meteorite
that was turning humans into Natives to overload.
Afterwards, Tendou gives a powerful speech to convert the Native
ZECT Troopers to his side. Then Hyper Kabuto defeats Mishima/Gryllusworm
together with Gatack, escaping the first explosion as an irritated
Negishi was intend to make Tendou pay for ruining everything he sought
to obtain. Dark Kabuto then rushes out at the last moment, telling
Tendou to protect their world as he drags Negishi back into the
explosion that kills them both. Realizing the battle is over, Tendou
releases the Kabuto Zecter, and Kagami soon follows suit, the two then
watch the Zecters fly away to an unknown destination.
Tendou then tells Kagami to listen to what he is about to say,
for he will only do so once. Tendou then goes on to say that to walk the
same path is merely a test of perseverance. Tendou then says, "But
reaching different paths together is..." Kagami then interrupts, calling
Tendou "Friend", and asking him if his grandmother gave him this quote.
Tendou smiles and states that those are his words. The two are then
greeted by Tadakoro, Renge, and Misaki. Renge leaps to Tendou and gives
him a hug, causing Tendou to nearly fall backwards in surprise. Tendou
then resumes a normal life. During the epilogue, Tendou is shown in
Paris improving his cooking skills, giving his trademark introduction to
a Frenchman who recognized him and asked him if he's the famous Souji
Tendou.
Kamen Rider
Kabuto Debut:
(2006)
- Height: 195cm
- Weight: 95kg
- Punching Power: 3t
- Kicking Power: 7t
- Maximum Jump Height: 37m
- Maximum Running Speed: 100m/5.8s
- Rider Kick Finisher: 19t
Kabuto's
Rider Form (ライダーフォーム,
Raidā Fōmu) is the
sleeker and more offensive-based form which resembles more of a Japanese
rhinoceros beetle which Kabuto is named and themed after. In this form,
Kabuto has access to the
Clock Up (クロックアップ
Kurokku Appu)
command, enabling Kabuto to travel at near-light speeds to match the
speeds of the Worms. By pressing the three buttons on the belt in
succession, Kabuto can perform his tachyon-powered
Rider Kick (ライダーキック
Raidā Kikku).
Kabuto Rider Form has three variations of Rider Kick: a normal 180
degree roundhouse kick, a counter kick (360 degree roundhouse kick,
which is used to surprise opponents who attempt to attack him from
behind), and a flying side kick.
Kabuto's Arsenal
Kabuto Zecter
The Kabuto Zecter allows Souji Tendou to transform into Kamen Rider
Kabuto. As with all of the Zecters, Kabuto has two basic forms that he
can transform into.
Hyper Zecter
Installed onto the left waist buckle of
the Rider Belt, this Zecter features the Hyper Clock Up function and the Maximum Rider Power function. Hyper Clock Up allows the Rider
to freely control time, and Maximum Rider Power pulls out the power of
the Masked Rider System to the highest possible level. It is used to
initiate the Rider Punch or Rider Kick attack.
Rider Belt
A Rider Belt (ライダーベルト
Raidā Beruto) designed by ZECT specifically for the Kabuto Zecter. It contains a high-energy wave and radiates from time to time.
Kunai Gun
Kabuto's weapon with three modes: Axe, Gun and Kunai Mode. Axe Mode is made when the gun barrel is held, and the bladed part of the weapon is a tomahawk, it performs the Avalanche Break. Gun Mode is the default mode, fires high-intensity ion blasts and is equipped with tri-laser targeting, performing the Avalanche Shot. Kunai Mode is made when the gun barrel is detached, unsheathing a short-dagger weapon, that does the Avalanche Slash attack.
ZECT Mizer
Weapon specially developed by the ZECT organization for individual use among the Riders. This weapon loads tiny autonomous drones called ‘Mizer Bomber’ which are released from the four shoots ports. These Mizer Bombers independently swarm and attack enemy targets from all directions. However, these drones only have a limited operating radius of 15m.
Perfect Zecter
Hyper Kabuto's signature weapon, this sword-like Zecter has two modes: Sword Mode and Gun Mode. The Drake, TheBee and Sasword Zecters are summoned by it and can be attached onto the weapon either individually or all at once. Depending on whichever Zecter is currently attached, the Perfect Zecter is capable of utilizing a hyper version of the Zecter’s finishing attack in either mode. Once a Zecter color is selected at the cross guard, the trigger is pulled to do the attack. By attaching all 3 Zecters, 'All Zecter Combine' command is activated, allowing the Maximum Hyper finishers. When Zecters attach onto the Perfect Zecter, they automatically switch into 'Perfect Mode.' In the final episode, the Perfect Zecter was destroyed by Gryllus Worm.
VEHICLES
Kabuto Extender
Bike designed for Kabuto, capable of switching between two performance modes. Masked Mode is the Kabuto Extender’s first formation and is for Kabuto’s Masked Form. After using 'Cast-Off' (Kabuto can't ride Ex Mode in Masked Form), the bike changes into Ex Mode. This form is used for frontal assaults and battering style attacks as the Ex Horn can easily destroy Pupa Worms. After the front fairing clears, the front wheel separates in two, allowing the front chassis to sink. The Clock Up system can further extend the abilities of this machine, allowing it to surpass basic gravitational laws. The Kabuto Extender is a Honda CBR1000RR.
Kabuto's Masked Form (マスクドフォーム,
Masukudo Fōmu) is a heavily
armored form resembling a pupa with low offensive capabilities. This is
the default form that Kabuto transforms into, until he flips the "horn"
on the
Kabuto Zecter (カブトゼクター
Kabuto, Zekutā), like a switch, to initiate the
Cast Off (キャストオフ
Kyasuto Ofu)
command. This primes the armor to "Cast Off," when fully activated,
sends the armor flying off his form, destroying all lower Worms that get
hit with the armor. Kabuto then immediately takes on the sleek Rider
Form. It is shown to be possible for Masked Form to be bypassed
altogether, as seen in the Hyper Battle Video and by the alternate
version of Kamen Rider Dark Kabuto in Kamen Rider Decade, by flipping
the horn immediately after placing the Kabuto Zecter on the belt before
the armor materializes.
Kabuto's Masked Form
- Height: 190cm
- Weight: 132kg
- Punching Power: 8t
- Kicking Power: 10t
- Maximum Jump Height: 20m
- Maximum Running Speed: 100m/8.9s
CAST OFF MODE
Kabuto is the only Rider in
Kabuto (with the exception of Gatack in the Hyper Battle DVD with the aid of another Hyper Zecter from the future) that can achieve
Hyper Form (ハイパーフォーム,
Haipā Fōmu),
an even stronger version of Rider Form. While Kamen Rider Caucasus used
the Hyper Zecter, he was unable to access a Hyper Form. Accessed
through the
Hyper Zecter (ハイパーゼクター,
Haipā Zekutā), a futuristic Zecter made by ZECT and predestined to be used by Tendou, it initiates the Hyper Cast Off (ハイパーキャストオフ,
Haipā Kyasuto Ofu) command, unleashing its full power. It also has access to Hyper Clock Up (ハイパークロックアップ,
Haipā Kurokku Appu), a version of Clock Up, able to even time travel due to its faster-than-light speed properties.
The maximum range of this is currently unknown, but its shown to
be able to travel back at least seven years. Kabuto is also able to take
objects back in time along with him, (the most impressive example being
a huge meteor in the movie). His finisher is the flying Rider Kick
Hyper Kick (ハイパーキック,
Haipā Kikku).
Even though the original Hyper Zecter from the present was destroyed by
ZECT to prevent Tendou from obtaining it, another from the future
appeared to replace it. He is also equipped with a jetpack-like device
on his back, allowing Kabuto flight capabilities, though usually it's
only used to gain height for the Hyper Kick. But his alternate self from
God Speed Love, used this device to fly through space, even pushing a meteor far larger than himself.
Kabuto's Hyper Form
- Height: 198cm
- Weight: 102kg
- Punching Power: 15t
- Kicking Power: 18t
- Maximum Jump Height: 50m
- Maximum Running Speed: 100m/4.2
- Rider Kick Finisher Power: 35t
Kabuto's Hyper Form Clock mode
Quotes from his Grandmother
- "Walking the path of Heaven, the man who'll rule everything."
- "As long as I am wanted, destiny will always be at my side."
- "Force the world to revolve around you. It's more fun to think that way."
- "People become stronger through adventures."
- "If you're going to adventure, make it a big adventure."
- "When people love others, they grow weaker, though it's nothing
to be ashamed of. True weakness lies elsewhere. Because this is not
true weakness. Only those who know weakness will be truly able to become
stronger."
- "When not close by, one is even closer."
- "Chase two birds, and you catch two birds."
- "Sickness occurs because of the food."
- "Each meal only happens once in your life, so make each one the most important."
- "If you're going to eat it anyway, then eat the best one first."
- "People who steal things lost something even more important."
- "It is enjoyable to eat something delicious, but the greatest joy comes from the time spent waiting for it."
- "No matter what condiment, what ingredient... there is something greater: the love of the person cooking"
- "There are no bad restaurants or bad experiments in this world."
- "Fancy food does not taste good. No matter what truth you try to hide, you cannot hide it."
- "Fancy flavors cannot hide poor cooking."
- "If you wish it to be so, luck will always be on your side."
- "If I wish for it, fate will always be my ally."
- "Flowers can make any girl glow."
- "All girls are equally beautiful."
- "There are two things a man must never do. One is to not make girls cry... The other is to not handle food so crudely!"
- "A truly famous store does not put out advertisements."
- "Fighting is something done from the stomach. Put the energy from your stomach into it!"
- "Work is as sticky as natto."
- "Immature fruit is sour, producing immature fights."
- "A knife can only bring happiness when used in cooking."
- "It's fun to add a secret flavor so that no one knows. But... it's more fun to find it."
- "Even the devil's whispers can sometimes sound like an angel's voice."
- "One that drowns in oneself will eventually fall to darkness."
- "Even in a world full only with enemies, there will always be someone you must protect."
- "A cuisine's flavor is decided by preparation and performance. Its the same with battle."
- "If you receive a little kindness, give them a large serving."
- "Imitating others is not bad. That's how we recognize ourselves."
- "Once you know the real thing... you won't be fooled by an imitation."
- "Children are treasures. The greatest sin in this world is to damage those treasures."
- "The strong are saved. The weak crumble. Only the strong need to survive."
- "Angels descend during meals. Therefore, it's a sacred time."
- "The sun is wonderful. It can even make the dirt shine."
- "Life is a long path to a goal. Drop your heavy luggage and enjoy walking with your hands empty."
- "Men must be cool. Boiling water turns into vapor."
- "I am the center of the world. So... I will save the world."
- "Truly delicious food will change the life of the one who eats it."
- "Cooking spreads to another. The flavor connects one person to another."
- "With strength as a goal, I will become even stronger... always as much as necessary."
- "The wishes of the children are the future's reality... adults that laugh at such dreams are no longer human."
- "A bond is a deep connection that can never be broken. Even if apart, heart and heart are still connected."
- "My evolution is faster than the speed of the light. There is nothing in the whole universe that can keep up with my evolution."
- "Justice is myself. I am justice."
- "There is only one name in the world that you must remember. Walking the path of Heaven... the man who will rule over all."
- "There is nothing wrong with imitating a person... as long as it's to find who you really are."