 This article is about a crossover character who appeared in an anniversary movie in the Kamen Rider Series.
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Kikaider 01 (キカイダー01, Kikaidā Zero Wan) is a hero from one of Shotaro Ishinomori's other works. Kikaider 01 has a cameo in OOO, Den-O, All Riders: Let's Go Kamen Riders where he teams up with Kikaider, Inazuman and Zubat to destroy General Shadow as he attempted to escape from the riders.
Profile[]
Kikaider 01 is a solar energy powered android built by Professor Komoyoji, serving as a prototype and older brother of Jiro/Kikaider. Named "Ichiro" in human form, he was awakened from his deep slumber when an evil organization known as the "Hakaider Squad" arose from DARK's remains.
Unlike his younger brother, Ichiro possesses a complete "Conscience Circuit", protecting him from any temptations of evil. However, this also prevents Ichiro from making his own decisions as an individual, essentially incapable of ignoring his programming. Furthermore, his need for solar energy makes Ichiro susceptible in darkness, weakening him greatly without sunlight.
During Ichiro's battle with the Hakaider Squad, another evil organization known as "Shadow" would appear, with Ichiro forced to fight both factions.
Personality[]
Created with a complete Conscience Circuit, Ichiro is an idealistic hero; being brave, compassionate and wise in nature. Programmed to protect the innocent, Ichiro will never back down from a fight to protect humanity, seeing it as his mission to stop any threats from wreaking havoc.
Notably though, Ichiro has a rather black and white view of the world, to the point of being unable to harm malicious humans. Furthermore, his programming makes Ichiro vulnerable towards women and children, a fact his foes have noted on several occasions.
In stark contrast to Jiro/Kikaider, Ichiro rarely shows any sign of emotional distress, not troubled by personal situations in general. From this, he lacks the same inner strength as his younger brother, being unable to mature as an individual.
Arsenal[]
In quick succession, all four heroes used their finisher attacks on General Shadow. Kikaider 01 was the second to go, using his "01 Driver" attack.
Behind the scenes[]
A promotional image of Kikaider 01 with Kikaider, Inazuman, and Zubat.
Appearance[]
Kikaider 01's new suit
While OOO, Den-O, All Riders: Let's Go Kamen Riders primarily commemorated the 40th anniversary of the Kamen Rider Series, the film also marked the 60th Anniversary of the Toei Company and to commemorate it, the film featured characters from other works of Shotaro Ishinomori: Kikaider, Kikaider 01, Inazuman, and Zubat.
Portrayal[]
In his appearance in OOO, Den-O, All Riders: Let's Go Kamen Riders, Kikaider 01 was voiced by an unknown actor in the place of his original actor, Shunsuke Ikeda.
In this brief appearance, Kikaider's suit actor was Jun Watanabe.
Origin[]
Kikaider 01 originated in Kikaider 01 (キカイダー01, Kikaidā Zero Wan) (Pronounced as Kikaider Zero One), a tokusatsu superhero TV series, and a sequel series to Android Kikaider. Produced by Toei Company Ltd., it was broadcast on NET (now TV Asahi) from May 12, 1973 to March 30, 1974, the same time as Kamen Rider V3 and the earlier episodes of Kamen Rider X, with a total of 46 episodes. Kikaider 01 also appeared in a manga series which was released alongside the tokusatsu show, and later appeared in an anime OVA series in the early 2000s.
Kamen Rider Zi-O: Over Quartzer[]
Kikaider 01 was originally filmed on set of in the film Over Quartzer. However, it was revealed in theaters that his scene is actually shot for a different "Zero-One", who bears his name, and all the scenes with Kikaider 01 was replaced.
Notes[]
- While the original costume from the 1973 show had wrist bands and a chest plate that was transparent with silver circuits visible, the prop pieces featured in the film are gold. This may be due to the age of the props or a new set being made for the suit to replace the originals.
- Later, the word "01" was used on Kamen Rider Series.
- "01" was used as the name of Kamen Rider Drive's Type Formula Mantarn 01 Tires also known as Formula 01
- "01" was also is used as the name for Reiwa Kamen Rider which is Kamen Rider Zero-One
- The only difference between Kikaider 01 and Kamen Rider Zero-One is: Kikaider 01 uses the Arabic numerals "01", while Kamen Rider Zero-One spells out Zero-One.
