 This article is about a character in Kamen Rider Gavv.
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Soji Shioya (塩谷 壮士, Shioya Sōji) was a freelance writer and Hanto Karakida's mentor.
History[]
Soji met Hanto when he was in secondary school, being a delinquent. Soji voluntarily takes over the role of Hanto's caretaker from his grandmother who has passed away. During this period, Hanto was inspired by Soji where he later becomes a freelance writer, following Soji's footsteps
While Soji often asked Hanto to investigate different cases for him, he also allows Hanto to takes the investigation of the Granutes and the disapperance of his mother as the first priority, and even provides assistance for Hanto's investigation, though the two does not obtained any useful investigation except knowing the Granutes were attacking humans. When Soji knows the existence of Kenzo Suga, who comprehends many information about Granutes, he warns Hanto not to trust too much on the latter.
When Soji tries to have Hanto to investigate about an illegal casino located in a bar, he choose to do the investigation by himself instead when Hanto receives the tips of Granutes from Sachika. As he was watching outside from the bar, he was attacked by Granute Otake and become a Human Press offscreen. When Hanto reaches the scene, he only sees the upper half of the press while the lower half was now in posession of Nyelv Stomach.
Personality[]
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Abilities[]
- Investigative journalism: Being a writer, Soji has a developed investigative skill, easily catching clues and inconsistencies that Hanto overlooked or misinterpreted.
Relationships[]
Friends & Allies[]
- Hanto Karakida/Kamen Rider Valen: He had a close relationship with him akin to a father and son, he also advised Hanto when he needed it or had doubts about his investigations.
Enemies[]
- Granute Otake: to be added
Others[]
- Kenzo Suga: Though he had never met him in person, Soji showed a level of distrust towards Kenzo for the vast quantity of information he has about the Granute, pointing out the scientist is either is delusional or Kenzo is hiding something from Hanto.
Behind the Scenes[]
Portrayal[]
- Soji Shioya is portrayed by Toshimasa Komatsu (小松 利昌, Komatsu Toshimasa), who previously portrayed Shogo Kano in Kamen Rider Amazons.
Etymology[]
- His surname Shioya (塩谷) contains kanji for salt.
Concept Art[]
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Notes[]
- Ironically, Soji's demise mirrors that of Komatsu's previous role as Shogo Kano, which both characters are forcefully bisected to death. Interestingly, their upper body is retrieved by a character on the heroic side (Shogo is presumably found by Reika Mizusawa; Soji is found by Hanto Karakida), while their lower body parts are kept by villains (Shogo is presumably eaten by Chihiro; Soji is kept by Nyelv Stomach).
Appearances[]
Kamen Rider Gavv
- Episode 1: A Snack Kamen Rider!?
- Episode 2: Happy Zakuzakuchips
- Episode 3: Soda Punch Is a Guilty Pleasure
- Episode 4: More Marshmallows Please!
- Episode 5: The Memories Are Painful
- Episode 6: Transformation Is Bitter Chocolate (death)
References[]
External Links[]
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| Kamen Rider Gavv
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| Kamen Riders |
| Shoma - Hanto Karakida |
| Gear |
| Transformation Devices |
| Henshin Belt Gavv - Valenbuster - Valenbuckle |
| Gochizo-related |
| Gochizo - Gochizo Holder - Gochispeeder - Maison Gochizo - Gavvphone |
| Weapons |
| Gavv: Gavvgablade - Zakuzakuchipslashers - Chocodangun - Chocodongun - Vrocangatling - Xmax - Gavvwhipir |
| Valen: Chocodongun - Xmax |
| Rider Machines |
| Vrocanbuggy |
| Terminology |
| Gavv - Dark Snacks - Human Press - Oishiimono Note |
| Locations |
| Hapipare - Suga Research Institute |
| Allies |
| Hapipare: Sachika Amane - Ritsu Sato |
| Civilians: Soji Shioya - Michiru Inoue - Sae Karakida - Hajime Hiroi - Kenzo Suga |
| Stomach Family: Dente Stomach |
| Others: Whipped Soldiers |
| Stomach Inc. |
| Stomach Family: Lango Stomach - Glotta Stomach - Nyelv Stomach - Siita Stomach - Jiip Stomach |
| Granute: Granute Hound - Granute Whiple - Granute Bon - Granute Otake - Granute Dean - Granute Yard - Granute Early - Granute Rojoe |
| Other Members: Agents - Granute Lage 9 |
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