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- "I know this isn't worth the money, but take it!"
- ―Jotaro upon passing the SB-555B Faiz Driver to Takumi.[src]
Jotaro Kikuchi (菊池 条太郎, Kikuchi Jōtarō) is the nephew of Keitaro Kikuchi who works at Western Laundry Store Kikuchi.
History[]
Jotaro comes to work at the laundromat business as Keitaro eventually departs for a long trip and leaves the shop to be run by Jotaro, Mari Sonoda and Masato Kusaka. Jotaro does not meet Takumi Inui, who has mysteriously disappeared before Jotaro’s arrival at the shop, but comes to know him through Keitaro’s stories as a strong and kindhearted hero who helps those in need. Jotaro also gets involved in Mari’s sanctuary operations for Orphnochs, who are being targeted and hunted down by Smart Brain.
One day, Jotaro witnesses Rena Kurumi donning the Kamen Rider Muez gear and killing an Orphnoch, prompting him to alert the others of the new threat. But they themselves come under attack by Muez, and things turn for the worse when Takumi appears and turns on them as Kamen Rider Next Faiz, confusing Jotaro as this is not the hero Keitaro told him about. The group is eventually forced to retreat after Hisao’s death.
They are attacked by Smart Brain again the next day, where Mari transforms into an Orphnoch after witnessing Nozomi Kitazaki killing Kouta. Jotaro, Naoya Kaido and Kei chase after Mari to try to calm her down. But their efforts are thwarted as Mari goes berserk on them and runs away after she nearly kills Takumi.
The following day, Jotaro rushes to the aid of Takumi, who has lost his Next Faiz belt while fighting Kitazaki, the new Muez. Jotaro introduces himself and offers his help to Takumi by tossing the original Faiz gear to him. His help is appreciated by Takumi, who dons the Faiz gear and destroys both Muez and Next Kaiza, the latter being the traitorous Kusaka android.
Even though Takumi returns to the laundromat shop, Jotaro questions if they should leave due to the looming threat from Smart Brain, but Mari reminds him that they need to protect the business that Keitaro has entrusted to them.
Personality[]
Jotaro is much like his uncle Keitaro: a kindhearted individual who sees the best in others. Because of this trait, Jotaro comes to share the same view as Keitaro on Takumi as a kind and strong hero who helps those in need. Also like his uncle, Jotaro is easily teased by his friends: Mari teasing him about becoming an Orphnoch for more manpower against Smart Brain, and Kei wanting him to take her out on a date.
Relationships[]
Family[]
Friends & Allies[]
- Takumi Inui/Kamen Rider Faiz/Wolf Orphnoch: Before they officially meet, Jotaro learns about Takumi as a strong and kind hero from his uncle's stories, and also calls Takumi "Takkun". Even after Takumi confuses Jotaro when he attacks his old friends, Jotaro still believes in Takumi as he is the one to deliver the Faiz gear to him in the final battle against Kitazaki. Takumi compliments Jotaro for knowing him well enough that he prefers fighting as the original Faiz.
- Mari Sonoda/Wildcat Orphnoch: When Jotaro comes to work at the laundromat business, he becomes incredibly close to Mari and calls her "Aunt Mari".
- Naoya Kaido/Snake Orphnoch: Coworker
- Kei/Kuina Orphnoch: Coworker
Behind the Scenes[]
Portrayal[]
- Jotaro Kikuchi is portrayed by Daiji Asakawa (浅川 大治, Asakawa Daiji).
Notes[]
- Jotaro serves as a replacement to Keitaro Kikuchi, due to his actor retired from the entertainment industry before Paradise Regained began production.
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