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Sanzo Yamashita (山下 三造, Yamashita Sanzō) is the Senior Managing Director of Hiden Intelligence.
History[]
Sanzo Yamashita is the senior managing director of Hiden Intelligence who supports Jun Fukuzoe, the Vice President of the company. He would often agree with Fukuzoe's decisions and initially didn't get along with the new president, Aruto Hiden, at first. However, Yamashita's opinions on Aruto changed after he defeated MetsubouJinrai.net as realized how far he fought for the company and the Humagears. During the board meeting to dismiss Aruto from his position as the company president, Yamashita and every board member congratulated him on his efforts.
However, when new Magias without Zetsumerisers started to resurface despite MetsubouJinrai.net's defeat, Yamashita was present when he witnessed Gai Amatsu from ZAIA Enterprise Japan announcing his intentions to buy out Hiden Intelligence in a takeover bid. Although Aruto managed to participate in a five-part Workplace Competition to determine whether Hiden Intelligence's Humagears can succeed, Gai's underhanded tactics caused ZAIA Enterprise Japan to emerge victorious and enacted his takeover bid and forced Aruto to resign from his role as CEO of Hiden Intelligence. Although Yamashita was present when Aruto left the company voluntarily, saddened to see him leave.
After Hiden Intelligence is completely bought out as a subsidiary by ZAIA Japan, Yamashita remained with Hiden Intelligence under Gai Amatsu's tenure as president. Although he tried to get into Gai's good graces, Yamashita was dissatisfied with Gai's tenure and would often Fukuzoe in his mission to uncover his crimes against the company. After Gai Amatsu stepped down from his duties as Hiden Intelligence CEO, Yamashita welcomed Aruto Hiden, who returned to his position the president, with a smile.
After the threat of the Ark was seemingly over, Aruto was transformed into the new incarnation of the Ark due to the grief of losing Izu. This began brewing a war between humanity and Humagears, causing the androids to riot at Hiden Intelligence. Yamashita joined with Fukuzoe and Shesta as they assure the crowd to believe in Aruto Hiden. After Aruto overcame his grief and managed to find peace with humans and Humagears, Yamashita would remain on his side as the senior managing director of Hiden Intelligence.
Personality[]
Sanzo can be described as a sycophant, always following Jun around and agreeing with every point that he makes, especially when scheming to oust Aruto as Hiden Intelligence's president. However, despite this behavior, Sanzo is capable of expressing his own thoughts, such as genuinely praising Aruto for his actions to protect the company and fighting MetsubouJinrai.net.
Following the Workplace Competition, Sanzo stays behind with Jun. However, as Aruto decides to leave the company, he begs him to reconsider his decision, saying that while the executive members are recommended to step down, it is only by choice.
Behind the Scenes[]
Portrayal[]
Sanzo Yamashita is portrayed by Arata Saeki (佐伯 新, Saeki Arata)
Notes[]
- According to Episode 23, Sanzo is revealed to be divorced.
Appearances[]
Kamen Rider Zero-One
- Episode 1: I'm the President and a Kamen Rider
- Episode 2: Is AI the Enemy? Or an Ally?
- Episode 3: That Man Is A Sushi Chef
- Episode 30: After All, I Am the President and a Kamen Rider
- Episode 31: Take Off Toward Your Dream!
- Episode 41: Thou, Take Thy Neighbor's Hand!
- Episode 43: That Is a Heart
- Episode 44: There Is Only One Person Who Can Stop You
- Episode 45/Finale: Their Respective Futures
- Kamen Rider: Reiwa The First Generation
- Kamen Rider Zero-One: REAL×TIME
Kamen Rider Saber
- Episode 0: Kamen Rider Saber Prologue (Archive footage)
