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- For the version from the original Kamen Rider series, see Hayato Ichimonji.
Hayato Ichimonji (一文字 隼人, Ichimonji Hayato), formerly known as Katsuhiko Yano (矢野 克彦, Yano Katsuhiko), is an alternate version of the original Hayato Ichimonji from Kamen Rider, the original series.
Biography
The First
In Kamen Rider The First, unlike the series, Hayato Ichimonji was completely rewritten. Formerly known as Katsuhiko Yano, the lover of Asuka Midorikawa, Katsuhiko was killed by the Shocker Inhumanoid Spider, with his lifeless body recovered and turned into a cyborg similar to Hongo. His brain was altered to believe he was a man named Hayato Ichimonji in competition for Asuka's affection. Like all Inhumanoids created by Shocker, Ichimonji suffers the wasting disease that results from being experimented on and needs a transfusion only Shocker scientists can execute to survive. Ichimonji originally served as Hongo's enemy, and later as a hesitant ally who fights to uphold his own principles. He disappears at the end of the movie, leaving his helmet on the road.
The Next
Ichimonji returns in the sequel Kamen Rider The Next. He has apparently managed to survive the two years following The First, and lives the lifestyle of a popular bar regular in Ginza. Like Hongo, his Hopper uniform has become scarred and dented, including the scratched out remains of the Shocker logo on his gloves and back. However, he still suffers from his body rejecting its reconstruction. Without Shocker's aid to manage his body, the effects on Ichimonji had become more life threatening and debilitating. By the time he returns to support Hongo, he insists on aiding him in spite of his condition. Towards the end of the film, his condition has become so severe that he coughs up blood through the mouth of his mask, and was nearly killed if not for V3's intervention. After the battle, he leaves in a similar manner to the first film, carrying his helmet over his shoulder.
Directors Cut's Ending
After the final battle, Ichimonji accepts his inevitable death, and dies peacefully in the company of women in the same club he visited at the start of the movie.
Kamen Rider Zi-O: Final Stage
Kamen Rider 2
Kamen Rider 2 (Kamen Rider The First)
Kamen Rider 2 (Kamen Rider The Next)
Rider Statistics:[1]
- Rider Height: 182 cm [2]
- Rider Weight: 71 kg
Ability Parameters:[1]
- Punching Power: 3.5 t
- Kicking Power: 10 t
- Maximum Jump Height: 15 m
- Maximum Running Speed: 100 m per 5.2 seconds
Special Attacks:[2]
- Rider Kick: 30 t
Transforming
Rider Transformation
Ichimonji, like Hongo, simply opens up his jacket, revealing the Typhoon Belt. Wind then blows into the turbine on the belt, activating his body armor, then puts on his helmet and snaps his faceplate to it, completing the transformation.
Rider Suit
Like Rider 1's suit, Rider 2's suit aged poorly by the events of the second movie, turning from a bright light green into a much duller shade of green.
Equipment
Typhoon
Rider 2's transformation belt.
Cyclone
- Maximum Speed: 500 km/h
- Jump Power: 36 m
- Horsepower: 460kw
- Designer: Tobee Tachibana (The First/The Next)
- Base Model: Honda CB1300SB (The First/The Next)
Behind the scenes
Portrayal
This version of Hayato Ichimonji was portrayed by Hassei Takano (高野 八誠, Takano Hassei). Hassei Takano previously played Miyuki Tezuka/Kamen Rider Raia in Kamen Rider Ryuki. As Hopper 2, his suit actor was Mark Musashi (マーク 武蔵, Māku Musashi). In his return in Kamen Rider The Next, Kamen Rider 2's suit actor was Tomohiko Akiyama (秋山 智彦, Akiyama Tomohiko).
Appearances
References
See also
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