 This article is about a character in Kamen Rider Kabuto.
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Souichi Kusakabe (日下部 総一, Kusakabe Soichi) was the late-father of Soji Tendo and Hiyori Kusakabe, and the husband of Satomi Kusakabe.
History[]
Background[]
Souichi Kusakabe was born in November 15, 1957, years later he married with Satomi Kusakabe and have two childs Soji Kusakabe and unborn Hiyori. When Natives came to Earth 35 years ago, Soichi and Riku Kagami cooperated with the Natives to start the Masked Rider Project, where they would found ZECT.
However, the two had also installed a failsafe inside the Zecters that will rebel against the users and eradicate all Worms in sight should the Natives become a threat to humanity. Because of this, on 1988, during a day out, two of the Natives saw this as a threat and eliminated Souichi, taking on both his and his wife's appearances, leaving Soji behind orphaned.
Legacy[]
- Main article: Souichi Kusakabe (Mimic)
Some time later, the two Natives had their own child, and named it Hiyori from the wishes of Satomi's memories. However, the girl was raised entirely human, completely unaware of her own Worm nature. They were spotted by Soji, now known with the surname Tendo, who then developed a desire to avenge his fallen family. On the day of the Shibuya Meteor Strike, "Souichi" and "Satomi were buried under rubble, while Hiyori was separated from them. Seeing that Soji was nearby, "Souichi" gave a Rider Belt to him before he and his wife were then crushed under the rubble.
Behind the scenes[]
Portrayal[]
Souichi Kusakabe is portrayed by Gou Narumi (鳴海 剛, Narumi Gō), who also portrayed the Native who mimicked his appearance.
Appearances[]
Kamen Rider Kabuto
- Episode 24: The Ramen Way (Photo only)
- Episode 31: Shocking Fact (Photo only)
- Episode 32: Puzzle Unraveled!!