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Genta Igarashi (五十嵐 元太, Igarashi Genta) is the father of the Igarashi siblings and the husband of Yukimi Igarashi who transforms into Kamen Rider Destream (仮面ライダーデストリーム, Kamen Raidā Desutorīmu). Born Junpei Shiranami (白波 純平, Shiranami Junpei), he transformed into Kamen Rider Vail (仮面ライダーベイル, Kamen Raidā Beiru) 25 years ago.
History
Background
Junpei being forced to fight for NOAH.
Junpei Shiranami was born on April 3, 1971 to his unnamed parents, however they were killed by an unknown "red-colored" demon whom Junpei would later discover to have been Vail himself. In 1997, Junpei fell off a cliff in a biking accident and suffered life-threatening injuries. After being taken in by NOAH, Masumi Karizaki performed a heart transplant on Junpei, implanting him with DNA from the demon Giff. This spawned his inner demon, Vail, who later killed Junpei's parents under NOAH's orders to fuel Junpei's hatred and negative emotions, turning him into the powerful demon hunter known as Kamen Rider Vail. However, Junpei began to suffer from amnesia, with his only memories being the moment his parents were killed.
Kamen Rider Vail is forced to fight in the past.
He swore revenge and heard Vail speaking to him for the first time. Junpei devoted to fighting NOAH's experimental demons, but the battles only left him feeling empty. During a battle that left him buried under rubble, Junpei was rescued by a lady named Yukimi Igarashi, who took him to Happy Spa for food and rest. She also renamed him "Genta" since he couldn't recall his original name. The two were later captured by NOAH, only to be saved by Shozo Irabu, an undercover resistance member inside NOAH. Once Vail was released, Junpei realized was the demon that killed his parents and the two battled. Masumi later seals Vail away in the Demons Driver and caused an explosion that destroys NOAH headquarters.
Vail possesses Genta to burn down the bathhouse.
In the aftermath, Junpei lost all memory of his life and had his face altered. Yukimi was at his bedside and claimed to be his wife, with his legal identity changed to "Genta Igarashi". After the two married, the couple spent their lives running Happy Spa and had two sons, Ikki and Daiji. Sometime in 2004, Vail tracked Genta down and took over his body in an attempt to burn down the bathhouse. Eventually, Vail was resealed back into the Demons Driver and Genta returned to his normal family life when his daughter Sakura was born. Unbeknownst to most, his children would inherit the same Giff genes that were implanted into him, granting them the power to become Kamen Riders as adults.
The Deadmans Crisis
Genta and Yukimi convinced by Hiromi to let their children continue as Kamen Riders
When the Igarashi clan attended Daiji's ceremony at Fenix, Genta stayed at the Happy Spa where he saw the Deadmans launching an attack on television. The crisis was averted after Ikki transformed into Kamen Rider Revi. Since Yukimi was hospitalized in the aftermath, Genta assumed responsibility of watching over Happy Spa, but would almost get tricked into signing over eviction papers by the land developers. After receiving financial support from Fenix to keep the bathhouse running, Genta used his channel to help his son find Deadmans as well as promote the spa.
Genta's medical reports revealing he has no heart
After a fully-recovered Yukimi was released from the hospital, the Igarashis went out to vacation trip to a luxury ryokan. Although Genta and his children pampered Yukimi, their happiness was cut short when it was revealed Daiji is possessed by his inner demon Kagero. He displayed unimaginable bravery in protecting his family despite coming face to face with Kamen Rider Evil. When Genta later developed a back injury, Fenix offered to provide medical treatment. Karizaki looked into his X-Ray scan and was surprised to discover that he has no heart.
Return as Kamen Rider Vail
Genta as Kamen Rider Vail after 25 years.
As Giff's coffin grows stronger every time it absorbs demon essence, Genta is affected by his presence but hides it from his family. Curious about his missing heart, George Karizaki visited the bathhouse to talk with Genta about it, with little response. After Vail resurfaced, Genta would become victim to his demon's possession once more. He became Kamen Rider Vail once more and defeated two Gifftarians. As he shifted his sights onto Ikki, Genta regained control and stopped Vail from harming his children.
Genta weakened from Giff's complete revival.
Vail seemingly escapes from the belt again, causing Genta to lose his memory of what happened and lose consciousness. He was carried back home by Shozo Irabu, much to the three siblings' confusion. Irabu and Masumi would relay the truth about Genta's past to the Igarashi siblings, how NOAH forced him to become Kamen Rider Vail 25 years ago. While Genta was placed into hiding, he would regain his memories as Junpei. He decided to remain in hiding to protect his family from Vail's hands, promising them that he will return home one day.
The Giff Uprising
Genta reunites with Sakura.
While hidden safely by Irabu, Genta would be brought into Weekend. Upon arriving, he reunites with Sakura, who had joined the organization. Genta was in no condition to fight however and is forced to hide out from Vail until he's fully recovered. As he has full memory of his past as Junpei, he regretted forcing his children to be involved in an unexpected battle due to his shortcomings. He was also determined to eliminate Vail in a sense of responsibility.
Genta elects to provide Giff cells from his body.
After Akemi Mikoshiba was unexpectedly killed by Hideo Akaishi, it halted the creation of the Giffard Rex Vistamp. However, Genta elected to provide Giff's cells to his body, much to Ikki's skepticism. When Genta underwent the procedure, both Masumi and George struggled due to the extraction nearly killing him in the operating table. Ikki was able to stop the surgery on time. Although his cells were not completely removed, Ikki and Vice were able to access the Giffard Rex Vistamp to become Ultimate Revice. After returning home to Happy Spa, Genta apologizes to his family for acting more seriously than usual, revealing that he was still the bumbling yet loving father they knew.
Genta requests Karizaki to create a new belt.
While resettling himself back at Happy Spa, Genta and Yukimi discovered Ikki had vanished from the family photos. Genta is shocked to learn that Ikki's memories would disappear as a consequence for fighting as a Kamen Rider. While Ikki declared that he will continue to fight no matter what happened, Genta decided to settle things with Vail once and for all. He devised a plan with Masumi, and later met with George to request a new Driver modification to the old Vail Driver.
Destream versus Crimson Vail.
After the Destream Driver was completed, Genta admitted he did so to show Daiji a different path. On the day of the decisive battle, Genta confronted Crimson Vail as Kamen Rider Destream while his children bore witness. In the climax, Genta re-absorbed Vail back into himself and revealed that to have been his true intention all along. He lightheartedly forgives Vail and proclaims that he was no longer Junpei Shiranami, but Genta Igarashi now. Though Vail teased he'd never forgive "Genta", he willingly admitted defeat and allowed Genta to absorb him.
Price of Transformation
Geats × Revice: Movie Battle Royale
Personality
Junpei was once a tortured individual driven to insanity from long stretches of seemingly endless fighting as Kamen Rider Vail. It nearly broke him both physically and mentally, but meeting Yukimi blossomed in him a dormant desire for a family. Her kindness and warmth had convinced him to leave this life, which ultimately healed him as a person. As Junpei settled down as "Genta Igarashi", he became a kind and loving father who loves his family and cares deeply for them, having grown strong enough to resist Vail and protect his three children.
Upon his past memory as Junpei Shiranami resurfacing, Genta become more serious and driven by the responsibility to end Vail's vile schemes once and for all, despite his poor physical condition. This was all later revealed to be a facade, though he was still dedicated to ending Akaishi's schemes, allowing Weekend to extract some Giff cells from his body for the Giffard Rex Vistamp.
Ultimately, rather than ending his struggle with his demons by destroying them, Genta chose to forgive Vail instead. Genta's plan of making peace with his own demons was a sure sign of the growth he had undergone as a person throughout the time spent with his family. Towards the end of the war against Giff, Genta grew to become a strong backbone for his wife and the rest of his family whilst still retaining the happy and goofy sides of his personality.
Powers and Abilities
Powers
- Hybrid Physiology: After receiving a heart transplant infused with Giff's DNA, Genta can safely transform into a Kamen Rider using the Vistamp system.
- Inner Demon Control: Genta possesses the ability to keep his inner demon Vail under control, enabling him to use the Vail Driver. However, compared to his children, Genta is prone to become victim to Vail's possession and could only resist him if his willpower to protect his family is strong enough.
Weaknesses
- Vail: As much as Vail's life is dependent on Genta's, the same also applies vice versa, as Genta will die if Vail is killed.
- Gene Extraction: Although Giff's genetics gave him the ability to become a Kamen Rider, attempting to remove them from Genta's body will bring him close to the brink of death, as he barely survived when the Karizakis extracted his cells to create the Giffard Rex Vistamp.
Former Weaknesses
- Memory Loss: Likely due to his connection with Vail and having Giff's DNA, Genta can be prone to memory loss which results him losing previous memories as his previous identity. However, once Vail fully emerges, Genta would slowly but eventually recover his memories.
Forms
Kamen Rider Vail
- "Bane Up! Hakai! (Break) Sekai! (Broke) Kikikaikai! (Broken) Kamen Rider Vail!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
- Rider Height: 202.0 cm
- Rider Weight: 96.2 kg
- Ability Parameters[2]
- Punching Power: 72.1 t
- Kicking Power: 141.5 t
- Maximum Jump Height: 63.4 m
- Maximum Running Speed: 100 m per 1.0 seconds
Vail's Japanese rhinoceros beetle-based primary form. Genta transforms into Kamen Rider Vail by using the Kabuto Vistamp in the Vail Driver.
All of Vail's specs are higher than those of Jack Revice with the exception of his jump height, which is lower. Despite the demon Vail being the source of the Vail Driver's power, Genta can still transform without him. However, doing so will result in Kamen Rider Vail being less powerful.
Kamen Rider Vail consists of the following parts:
- Dynastinae Head (ダイナスティニーヘッド, Dainasutinī Heddo): The head.
- Vail Fore (ベイルフォアー, Beiru Foā): The forehead armor. It has hardest armor on the whole body and delivers a headbutt like the blow of a beetle's horn.
- Dynastinae Disturb (ダイナスティニーディスターブ, Dainasutinī Disutābu): The radar unit. Equipped with satellite communication equipment and a radar capable of searching 100 km around for enemies, it can instantly acquire all of the data necessary for strategic operations.
- Vail Compound Eye (ベイルコンパウンドアイ, Beiru Konpaundo Ai): The compound eyes. By using them as the sight of the armament in hand, they boast unmatched accuracy. In addition, they instantly analyze the enemy's armaments and predicts and display effective range and other information, dramatically improving combat efficiency. They also have very good night vision equipment and can clearly capture the outlines of objects in the dark.
- Dynastinae Lung (ダイナスティニーラング, Dainasutinī Rangu): The breathing device. Equipped with 128 layers of special filters, it can completely block the inhalation of toxic substances and biological weapons. In addition, the filtration function makes it possible to extract oxygen and fresh water from seawater. Due to these functions, the range of activity is greatly expanded.
- Dynastinae Module (ダイナスティニーモジュール, Dainasutinī Mojūru): The shoulder special armament. It is armed with the rhinoceros beetle's unique ability from the genetic information of the Kabuto Vistamp. It has the ability to strengthen the armor of the whole body, giving it the power to withstand a direct hit on the scale of a strategic weapon. It can also be operated as a sharp blade by deploying an energy field on the Wingal Shade (ウインガルシェード, Uingaru Shēdo) at the bottom.
- Dynastinae Breast (ダイナスティニーブレスト, Dainasutinī Buresuto): The chest armor. It has a special mechanism that controls the powerful demon and enables fighting together by directly linking with the heart of the user.
- Archi Genomic Suit (アーキゲノミックスーツ, Āki Genomikku Sūtsu): The reinforced suit. It has extremely high fire resistance and is pressure-resistant and waterproof to the extent that it enables combat in the deep sea. Furthermore, by supplying energy to the Archi Genomuscle (アーキゲノマッスル, Āki Genomassuru), artificial muscles that wrap around the whole body, the user acquires physical abilities that transcend humans.
- Dynastinae Arm (ダイナスティニーアーム, Dainasutinī Āmu): The arms. Due to the Archi Genomuscle producing tremendous arm strength, it is possible to deliver rapid-fire blows of up to 50 per second. On the other hand, in exchange for overwhelming destructive power, the user's arm can be damaged to the point of self-destruction.
- Dynastinae Hand (ダイナスティニーハンド, Dainasutinī Hando): The hands. They are equipped with the function of converting the energy supplied from the Vail Driver into destructive force and generate 72.1 t of punching power.
- Dynastinae Leg (ダイナスティニーレッグ, Dainasutinī Reggu): The legs. The Archi Genomuscle artificial muscle can support up to 600 times the body weight. However, this is accompanied by serious damage to the user's skeleton.
- Dynastinae Foot (ダイナスティニーフット, Dainasutinī Futto): The feet. By receiving the operation of the Vail Driver and gathering high-density energy on the sole, it is possible to activate the finishing move Vailing Impact, which converts the Vistamp's genetic information into an attack.
This form has the following finishers:
- Vail Driver finishers:
- Vailing Impact (ベイリングインパクト, Beiringu Inpakuto): This finisher has three variations.
- Vail covers his lower arm in crimson energy and punches the opponent. Simultaneously, an energy construct of a rhinoceros beetle appears from behind Vail and impales the enemy as the punch makes contact. After a brief moment, the enemy explodes.
- Vail's lower leg is covered in red energy as an energy construct of a rhinoceros beetle flies behind him with its horn glowing red. Vail delivers a roundhouse kick to the opponent, leaving behind crimson energy. Simultaneously, the beetle construct slashes the enemy with its horn, leaving behind a trail of light blue energy. The force of the combined attack damages the surrounding area, and waves of multicolored energy emanate from the opponent's body. A large multicolored shockwave is then released from the opponent before they explode.
- Vail covers his lower arm in crimson energy before punching the opponent while an energy construct of a rhinoceros beetle appears beside him. Multiple streams of red and black energy are released when the punch strikes the target. After a brief moment, the enemy then explodes.
- Vailing Nova (ベイリングノヴァ, Beiringu Novā): This finisher has two variations.
- Vail covers both lower arms in crimson energy and uses them to block the opponent's attack. He then performs a punch surrounded by swirling red energy using each arm, with each punch creating an explosion upon impact. An energy construct of a rhinoceros beetle also appears beside Vail's arm during each punch.
- Vail's lower leg is covered in crimson energy and surrounded by swirling light red energy as an energy construct of a rhinoceros beetle behind him. He then delivers a side kick to the enemy, producing a large red shockwave upon impact. The beetle construct rams into the enemy soon afterward, resulting in an explosion.
- Vailing Impact (ベイリングインパクト, Beiringu Inpakuto): This finisher has three variations.
Hercules Genome
- "Spirit Up! Slash! Sting! Spiral! Strong! Kamen Rider Destream!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
- Rider Height: 205.9 cm
- Rider Weight: 102.4 kg
- Ability Parameters[3]
- Punching Power: 85.0 t
- Kicking Power: 167.0 t
- Maximum Jump Height: 74.8 m
- Maximum Running Speed: 100 m per 0.8 seconds
Hercules Genome (ヘラクレスゲノム, Herakuresu Genomu) is Destream's Hercules beetle-based primary form accessed by using the Hercules Vistamp in the Destream Driver.
Destream's punching power, kicking power, and running speed are all higher than that of Kamen Rider Revice, Kamen Rider Vail, and Crimson Vail. However, like Kamen Rider Vail, his jump height is comparatively much lower. While it is higher than Kamen Rider Vail's, it is still exceeded by both of Revice's fusion forms as well as Crimson Vail. All of Destream's specs are still completely outclassed by Ultimate Revi and Ultimate Vice.
On Destream's back are six mechanical appendages named Herclaws (ヘラクロー, Herakurō), which can be extended to attack opponents.
Hercules Genome consists of the following parts:
- Destream Genohead (デストリームゲノヘッド, Desutorīmu Genoheddo): The head.
- Hercrest (ヘラクレスト, Herakuresuto): The forehead armor. It has hardest armor on the whole body, and by charging the tip with energy, it delivers a blow with the horn like a Hercules beetle.
- Destream Eye (デストリームアイ, Desutorīmu Ai): The compound eyes. Their atypical shape covers blind spots in all positions and allows simultaneous combat with multiple targets. In addition, they instantly analyze the enemy's armaments and predicts and display effective range and other information, dramatically improving combat efficiency. They also have very good night vision equipment and can clearly capture the outlines of objects in the dark.
- Destream Disturb (デストリームディスターブ, Desutorīmu Disutābu): The radar unit. Six are lined up on the left and right and function independently as satellite communication devices, radar, sonar, etc., to instantly acquire all of the data necessary for strategic operations.
- Destream Crusher (デストリームクラッシャー, Desutorīmu Kurasshā): The breathing device. It has the ability to efficiently increase the concentration of oxygen obtained from breathing in order to compensate for the intense exhaustion of combat.
- Hercules Breastreamer (ヘラクレスブレストリーマー, Herakuresu Buresutorīmā): The chest armor. It is armed with the characteristic abilities of the Hercules beetle. It has the ability to strengthen the armor of the entire body, and by generating a special energy flow named Destream (デストリーム, Desutorīmu) from the protruding tip, it minimizes any resistance and super accelerates the speed of every part of the body. In addition, the back is equipped with the Herclaw all-purpose manipulators.
- Herclaw (ヘラクロー, Herakurō): The all-purpose manipulators. They support combat by moving freely like limbs using the artificial muscle Genomuscle (ゲノマッスル, Genomassuru) in accordance with the will of the user. In addition, the finishing move Destream Nova can be activated by receiving the operation of the Destream Driver.
- Sentinel Genomic Suit (センチネルゲノミックスーツ, Senchineru Genomikku Sūtsu): The reinforced suit. It is equipped with a mechanism to arm each part based on the ability obtained from the Vistamp's genetic information. As a result, switching armaments according to the battle situation enables a wide variety of tactics and demonstrates high responsiveness.
- Hercules Arm (ヘラクレスアーム, Herakuresu Āmu): The arms. The Hercules beetle's unique ability and artificial muscle Genomuscle allow them to deliver rapid-fire blows of up to 50 per second.
- Destream Geno Hand (デストリームゲノハンド, Desutorīmu Geno Hando): The hands. They are equipped with the function of converting the energy supplied from the Destream Driver into destructive force, generating mighty punching power.
- Hercules Leg (ヘラクレスレッグ, Herakuresu Reggu): The legs. The Hercules beetle's unique ability and artificial muscle Genomuscle allow them to support up to 700 times the body weight.
- Destream Geno Foot (デストリームゲノフット, Desutorīmu Geno Futto): The feet. By receiving the operation of the Destream Driver and gathering high-density energy on the sole, it is possible to activate the finishing move Destream Finish, which converts the Vistamp's genetic information into an attack.
This form has the following finishers:
- Destream Driver finishers:
- Destream Finish (デストリームフィニッシュ, Desutorīmu Finisshu): Polygons made from lines of cyan energy emanate from Destream's fist before he delivers a running punch surrounded by additional red and blue energy to the enemy. Afterward, he then turns to face the enemy again before channeling streams of cyan energy into his lower leg, which is then covered by cyan energy itself. Destream performs a side kick, with several cyan energy components appearing before attaching to his leg, forming a Hercules beetle's head. The energy beetle's head spins and is surrounded by a cone of cyan and red energy, acting similar to a drill. Cyan electricity is generated as the energy beetle head strikes the enemy. After a short moment, cyan lightning is produced from the enemy just before they explode.
Komodo Dragon Genomix
- "Dominate Up! Komodo Dragon! Neo burst!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
- Rider Height: 205.9 cm
- Rider Weight: 110.1 kg
- Ability Parameters[4]
- Punching Power: 91.0 t
- Kicking Power: 167.0 t
- Maximum Jump Height: 70.3 m
- Maximum Running Speed: 100 m per 1.0 seconds
Komodo Dragon Genomix (コモドドラゴンゲノミクス, Komodo Doragon Genomikusu) is Destream's Komodo dragon and Kamen Rider Ryuki-based form accessed by using the Komodo Dragon Vistamp in the Destream Driver.
Compared to Hercules Genome, this Genomix grants Destream higher punching power at the cost of lower jump height and running speed, while his kicking power is unchanged. In this form, Destream is armed with the Komodo Dragonic Heat (コモドドラゴニックヒート, Komodo Doragonikku Hīto) on his arm, which he can use to fire beams of heat to attack opponents or emit the heat as a shield to protect himself from attacks.
Komodo Dragon Genomix adds the following part:
- Komodo Dragonic Heat (コモドドラゴニックヒート, Komodo Doragonikku Hīto): The forearm special armament. It is armed with the Komodo dragon's unique ability from the genetic information grasped by the Dominate Up of the Komodo Dragon Vistamp, and can be deployed on either the left or right arm. It functions as a special shield by emitting super-high heat to the point of curving any impact, and can perform heat ray attacks that release heat from the tip. Furthermore, it can respond to the finishing move Destream Nova.
Crocodile Genomix
- "Dominate Up! Crocodile! Neo burst!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
- Rider Height: 205.9 cm
- Rider Weight: 108.7 kg
- Ability Parameters[5]
- Punching Power: 93.1 t
- Kicking Power: 167.0 t
- Maximum Jump Height: 71.2 m
- Maximum Running Speed: 100 m per 0.9 seconds
Crocodile Genomix (クロコダイルゲノミクス, Kurokodairu Genomikusu) is Destream's crocodile and Kamen Rider Wizard-based form accessed by using the Crocodile Vistamp in the Destream Driver.
Compared to Hercules Genome, this Genomix grants Destream higher punching power at the cost of lower jump height and running speed, while his kicking power is unchanged. Crocodile Genomix's punching power, jump height, and running speed are all slightly higher than Komodo Dragon Genomix. In this form, Destream is armed with the Croco Wizarolling (クロコウィザーローリング, Kuroko Uizārōringu) on his arm, which acts as a drill by generating spinning red energy in order to attack the enemy.
Crocodile Genomix adds the following part:
- Croco Wizarolling (クロコウィザーローリング, Kuroko Uizārōringu): The forearm special armament. It is armed with the crocodile's unique ability from the genetic information grasped by the Dominate Up of the Crocodile Vistamp, and can be deployed on either the left or right arm. Objects caught by the sharp blade are pulverized by high-speed rotation from the artificial muscle Genomuscle (ゲノマッスル, Genomassuru). Furthermore, it can respond to the finishing move Destream Nova.
Kong Genomix
- "Dominate Up! Kong! Neo burst!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
- Rider Height: 205.9 cm
- Rider Weight: 121.2 kg
- Ability Parameters[6]
- Punching Power: 104.4 t
- Kicking Power: 167.0 t
- Maximum Jump Height: 63.1 m
- Maximum Running Speed: 100 m per 1.3 seconds
Kong Genomix (コングゲノミクス, Kongu Genomikusu) is Destream's gorilla and Kamen Rider Fourze-based form accessed by using the Kong Vistamp in the Destream Driver.
Compared to Hercules Genome, this Genomix grants Destream a significant increase in punching power at the cost of much lower jump height and running speed, while his kicking power is unchanged. It boasts the highest punching power of Destream's Genomixes by far but is also his least agile. In this form, Destream is armed with the Kong Astro Breaker (コングアストロブレイカー, Kongu Asutoro Bureikā) gauntlets on both arms, which enable him to perform powerful punches covered in magenta energy.
Kong Genomix adds the following part:
- Kong Astro Breaker (コングアストロブレイカー, Kongu Asutoro Bureikā): The hand special armament. It is armed with the gorilla's unique ability from the genetic information grasped by the Dominate Up of the Kong Vistamp. Its large mass and high hardness explosively increase punching force. Furthermore, it can respond to the finishing move Destream Nova.
Equipment
Devices
- Vail Driver - Transformation device as Kamen Rider Vail
- Destream Driver - Transformation device as Kamen Rider Destream
- Vistamps - Transformation trinkets
- Vistamp Holder - Carrying straps for Vistamps
Relationships
Family
Wife
Eldest son
Second son
Only daughter
Youngest son
(both deceased)
- Yukimi: Genta's wife whom he met in his youth. While going through countless battles as Kamen Rider Vail had left Genta teetering on the edge of despair, meeting Yukimi helped him regained his sense of humanity as he was touched by her warmth. In turn, he developed a desire to protect her from harm as well. In the present day, Genta tries his best to be a loving husband to Yukimi, while she continuously pampers him to protect him from falling back into the pain he had felt during his past. Genta eventually grows to become a pillar of support towards his wife in return, when she could no longer cope with the consequences of her children becoming Kamen Riders.
- Ikki/Kamen Rider Revi: Genta's eldest son. Genta's antics always lands the bathhouse in trouble which Ikki has to fix, though Ikki does not mind. While Genta was aware of his children's battles as Kamen Riders, he was determined to face Vail by himself even in his poor condition. Ikki had to reassure his father that he and his siblings could continue to handle the situation at hand. Upon learning of Ikki's memory loss as a result of his battles, Genta was better able to take in that fact as a result of his own experiences.
- Daiji/Kamen Rider Live: Genta's second son. Genta is proud of Daiji's achievements at Fenix, though after witnessing Daiji's various ordeals after becoming a Rider, and recovering his own memories of his past, he becomes more concerned for Daiji's well-being. Genta deciding to become a Rider again was also partly motivated by this concern, as he knew that Daiji was deeply conflicted within himself and thus wanted to show Daiji a different path.
- Sakura/Kamen Rider Jeanne: Genta's young daughter, whom he treasures a lot. Sakura always teases him regarding his activities, though she also cares for her father as well.
Friends
- (Kamen Rider) Vice: Ikki's inner demon whom Genta supports. Genta eventually plays a huge role in Vice's plan to help Ikki regain his lost memories, as he understood Vice's intentions in wanting to make Ikki truly happy.
- Shozo Irabu: A former NOAH soldier and friend Genta met when they were young. He helps him (back as Junpei) and Yukimi escape and protects him from Vail. Ever since their escape from NOAH, Bu-san has always remained Genta's close friend, becoming a regular at Happy Spa and continuing to help Genta in times of peril. When Vail returned due to Giff's slow revival, he helps Genta through his memories returning and protecting him on the day he faces Vail again.
- Blue Bird
- George Karizaki/Kamen Rider Demons (III)/Kamen Rider Juuga: Masumi's son who gets curious about Genta's condition, and eventually learns about the Igarashi family's past. As a Fenix researcher, George assists Genta's children in their battles as Kamen Riders.
- Hiromi Kadota/Kamen Rider Demons (I): One of Fenix's (now Blue Bird) members who looks after Yukimi's children as their friend and uncle figure.
- Go Tamaki/Kamen Rider Over Demons (II): Genta accepted Tamaki as a part-time worker at Happy Spa after Aguilera ditched him but suspects the latter as Sakura's boyfriend.
- Hana Natsuki/(Kamen Rider) Aguilera: to be added.
- Tatsuhiko Tabuchi: to be added.
Allies
- Weekend
- Masumi Karizaki: A former scientist of NOAH who was responsible for implanting Giff's cells into Genta and turning him into a Kamen Rider. While Masumi initially only treated Genta as just another experimental subject to create a super soldier, he was eventually snapped back to his conscience after some words from Irabu. He later helps Genta and Yukimi escape, and has been continuously watching over the Igarashi family after he founded Weekend, as repentance for his sins. Genta later enters the protection of Weekend, after Vail resurges as a threat resulting in Genta regaining his memories.
- Hikaru Ushijima/Kamen Rider Over Demons (I)
- Tasuke Ushijima: to be added.
- Kimiko Ushijima: to be added.
Enemies
- Vail: Genta's former inner demon. Initially tempted by Vail to enact revenge on the ones who had hurt him, Genta would later turn against Vail after meeting Yukimi. Vail would later develop a vendetta towards Genta, swearing to destroy his host's happiness. Genta, after learning about his children's battles against Vail, believes that he has to be the one to face Vail eventually by himself to lift his family's cursed past. In the end, Genta chose to forgive Vail, making peace with his own demon as Vail is absorbed back into himself.
- Giff
- Orteca
Behind the Scenes
Portrayal
- Genta is portrayed by Shigeyuki Totsugi (戸次 重幸, Totsugi Shigeyuki). In his youth as seen in Revice Legacy: Kamen Rider Vail, he is portrayed by Masanari Wada (和田 雅成, Wada Masanari), who previously portrayed Kaoru Moriyama
in Girl Gun Lady, and would later go on to portray Shotaro Hidari in Fuuto PI: The STAGE. - His suit actor as Kamen Rider Vail and Kamen Rider Destream is Takuma Komori (小森 拓真, Komori Takuma).
Etymology
- Like the rest of his family, the Igarashi surname contains the kanji for "fifty" (五十嵐), which is likely a nod to Revice commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Kamen Rider franchise.
- Vail is defined as "to surrender". [7]
- Destream (ディストリーム, Desutorīmu) is a portmanteau of the words Destroy (デストロイ, Desutoroi), and Stream (ストリーム, Sutorīmu).
Notes
- Junpei was labeled as "Experiment No. 071", referencing the year when the original Kamen Rider series started airing, 1971. Furthermore, his birth date is April 3, 1971, the same date as the broadcast of the show's first episode.[8]
- Although it was left unexplained in the series, Genta's love for filming videos was a subconscious manifestation of his desire to record happy memories since he had forgotten his past.[9]
- Kamen Rider Destream is modified from Kamen Rider Century, with the blue lines on the base suit replaced with red, the arm and leg armor repainted, and new armor for the chest and shoulders along with a new helmet. The helmet shares the same base mold as that of Kamen Rider Demons, with the additional spider eyes on the sides still present as the "Destream Disturb" radar units.
- Genta's transformation pose as both Kamen Riders Vail and Destream resembles the movement and posture adopted by those committing Seppuku, as a reflection of his determination.[10]
- The working title for Destream's design process was Neo Demons (ネオデモンズ, Neo Demonzu)[11]
Appearances
- Kamen Rider Revice
- Revice Legacy: Kamen Rider Vail
- Episode 1: Family! Contract! The Demon Whispers!
- Episode 2: The Demon Is Just a Bad Guy!?
- Episode 3: Hostage Trouble, What Will the Brothers Do!?
- Episode 4: Not Enough Love! A Dangerous Demon Is Born!
- Episode 5: The World Reforming Rider! Who Is the Traitor!?
- Episode 6: Evil's True Identity! Shocking Showtime!?
- Episode 8: Family Rest, Heaven and Hell!?
- Episode 9: Runaway Kagero! Igarashi Brothers... Collapse!?
- Episode 10: Older and Younger Brother, the Heart That Believes
- Episode 11: Invincible Sakura, Power for What Purpose
- Episode 12: Weakness Is Strength!? The Invincible Jeanne!
- Episode 13: Fenix's Close Call!
- Kamen Rider: Beyond Generations
- Episode 15: Eradicate! Showdown! Deadmans!
- Episode 16: Desire to Protect... The Time of the Three Igarashi Siblings!
- Kamen Rider Revice: The Mystery (Flashback)
- Episode 19: Demons' Warning, Hiromi's Siege!?
- Episode 20: Ruthless and Temporary, The Price of Transformation
- Episode 21: Lay Down My Life, Entrust My Feelings
- Episode 22: Slam-Bang... Kukikaidan!?
- Episode 23: Vice Takes Over... Betrayal After All!?
- Episode 24: Bring Back Dr. Karizaki! Inverse Operation!
- Episode 25: Revive! Vail!? Memories of The Igarashi Family
- Episode 26: Showdown! Farewell!? The End of Darkness and Light (Flashback)
- Episode 28: Beyond Fear, Gale and Thunder! Believe In Yourself and Become One!
- DEAR GAGA (Flashback)
- Episode 29: Seiyu! Say Me! The Aftermath of Youth (Flashback)
- Episode 32: Lost Whereabouts, Queen's Pride
- Episode 34: The Demon Is Calling the Demon (Flashback)
- Episode 36: Humanity at the Crossroads, Their Determination
- Episode 38: Father and Child Weaving Together! The Ultimate Revice!
- Episode 39: Hope and Despair, The Conflict Between Three Siblings
- Episode 40: Family or the World... Brothers Quarrel of the Soul!
- Episode 41: Father's True Intention, Son's Determination!
- Episode 42: Fierce Battle! Crimson Vail and Destream
- Episode 43: The End of Eternity, Where Regret Leads
- Episode 44: Lay Down My Body and Soul, The Whereabouts of the Decision (Flashback)
- Kamen Rider Jeanne & Kamen Rider Aguilera with Girls Remix (Flashback)
- Kamen Rider Revice: Becoming Rider No. 2~♪ (Image)
- Kamen Rider Revice Movie Spin-Off Delivered Drama: Birth of Chimera
- Kamen Rider Revice: Battle Familia
- Episode 47: Karizaki's Rebellion, The Price of Transformation
- Episode 48: Proof of Determination! This is... Japan's No. 1 Busybody!
- Episode 49: At the End of the Battle... Only the Demon Remains
- Episode 50: Family to the End, Until the Day We Meet Again
- Kamen Rider Geats × Revice: Movie Battle Royale
- Revice Forward: Kamen Rider Live & Evil & Demons (Flashback)
References
- ↑ https://www.kamen-rider-official.com/zukan/characters/4227
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "TV Asahi's page for Vail". https://www.tv-asahi.co.jp/revice/rider/vail/stand.html.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "TV Asahi's page for Destream Hercules Genome". https://www.tv-asahi.co.jp/revice/rider/destream/destream_herculesgenome/stand.html.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "TV Asahi's page for Destream Komodo Dragon Genomix". https://www.tv-asahi.co.jp/revice/rider/destream/destream_komododragongenomix/stand.html.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "TV Asahi's page for Destream Crocodile Genomix". https://www.tv-asahi.co.jp/revice/rider/destream/destream_crocodilegenomix/stand.html.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "TV Asahi's page for Destream Kong Genomix". https://www.tv-asahi.co.jp/revice/rider/destream/destream_konggenomix/stand.html.
- ↑ Spacecraft 176 2022, pp. 26–29, "DETAIL OF HEROES 57th Kamen Rider Vail"
- ↑ https://www.kamen-rider-official.com/zukan/characters/4227
- ↑ 『フィギュア王』No.297, pp. 59–61, 取材・構成・文 大前京太郎「悪魔ライダー黙示録【第三章：華麗なる競演！ 悪魔ライダー大狂宴！】ベールを剥がせ！ ベイルと元太の悪魔な関係」2022年11月30日、ISBN 978-4-8465-3281-9。
- ↑ https://www.kamen-rider-official.com/revice/43
- ↑ 『OFFICIAL PERFECT BOOK 仮面ライダーリバイス公式完全読本 HERO×DEVIL'S SCRIPTURE』〈ホビージャパンMOOK〉、ホビージャパン、2023年2月28日。ISBN 978-4-7986-3090-8。