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*Azu has been featured in the opening sequence since the first release of [[REAL×EYEZ|the opening theme]], originally thought to be [[Izu]] herself. According to an interview with head writer, Yuya Takahashi, in Uchusen Vol. 167, the scene was a special insert by director Teruaki Sugihara, and hadn't yet found a way to implement this particular Izu variant into the story. |
*Azu has been featured in the opening sequence since the first release of [[REAL×EYEZ|the opening theme]], originally thought to be [[Izu]] herself. According to an interview with head writer, Yuya Takahashi, in Uchusen Vol. 167, the scene was a special insert by director Teruaki Sugihara, and hadn't yet found a way to implement this particular Izu variant into the story. |
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*Fitting their similar appearance, [[Izu]] and Azu are named after similar-sounding English words. However, while [[Izu]] is named after the verb, "is" Azu is named after the word "as", which can be an adverb, conjunction, or preposition depending on how it is used. |
*Fitting their similar appearance, [[Izu]] and Azu are named after similar-sounding English words. However, while [[Izu]] is named after the verb, "is" Azu is named after the word "as", which can be an adverb, conjunction, or preposition depending on how it is used. |
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| − | *In most Japanese networking sites, this [[Izu]] has been given several nicknames: {{Nihongo|"Red-Eyed Izu"|赤目イズ}}, {{Nihongo|"Long Izu"|ロングイズ}}, and {{Nihongo|"Ark Izu"|アークイズ}} |
+ | *In most Japanese networking sites, this [[Izu]] has been given several nicknames: {{Nihongo|"Red-Eyed Izu"|赤目イズ}}, {{Nihongo|"Long Izu"|ロングイズ}}, and {{Nihongo|"Ark Izu"|アークイズ}}<ref>[https://dic.pixiv.net/a/赤目イズ 赤目イズ] on Pixiv</ref> before her official name was revealed. |
| − | *Azu is the only female member of MetsubouJinrai.net. |
+ | *Azu is the only female member of MetsubouJinrai.net since Naki is classified as genderless. |
==Appearances== |
==Appearances== |
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Revision as of 19:27, 6 July 2020
 This article is about a villain in Kamen Rider Zero-One.
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Template:Characterinfo Azu (アズ, Azu), officially spelled As, is the Ark's messenger who heavily resembles Izu.
History
- "Okay, let us begin our Singularity Test."
- ―Azu introducing herself to MetsubouJinrai.net[src]
Personality
In contrast to Izu, who is polite, caring, and fond of jokes, Azu is cunning, scheming and more cheeky with her attitude. She pretended to be a malfunctioning Izu inside Zea before revealing herself as the Ark's messenger, and on another occasion tried to trick Jin with a hologram of Aruto.
Abilities
To be added
Relationships
To be added
Behind the Scenes
Portrayal
Azu is portrayed by Noa Tsurushima (鶴嶋乃愛, Tsurushima Noa), who also portrays Izu.
Etymology
Azu's name is wordplay on the English verb "as".
Notes
Azu in the opening sequence
- Azu has been featured in the opening sequence since the first release of the opening theme, originally thought to be Izu herself. According to an interview with head writer, Yuya Takahashi, in Uchusen Vol. 167, the scene was a special insert by director Teruaki Sugihara, and hadn't yet found a way to implement this particular Izu variant into the story.
- Fitting their similar appearance, Izu and Azu are named after similar-sounding English words. However, while Izu is named after the verb, "is" Azu is named after the word "as", which can be an adverb, conjunction, or preposition depending on how it is used.
- In most Japanese networking sites, this Izu has been given several nicknames: "Red-Eyed Izu" (赤目イズ), "Long Izu" (ロングイズ), and "Ark Izu" (アークイズ)[1] before her official name was revealed.
- Azu is the only female member of MetsubouJinrai.net since Naki is classified as genderless.
Appearances
Kamen Rider Zero-One
- President Special PART.01
- President Special PART.02
- Episode 35.5: How Was MetsubouJinrai Created?