 This article is about an ally in Kamen Rider Zero-One.
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Was Nazotoku (ワズ・ナゾートク, Wazu Nazōtoku), was a Private Detective-Type Humagear designed by Korenosuke Hiden. He served as a prototype for Is, and because of this he deemed himself Is's older brother.
History[]
Was was an old-generation Secretary Humagear created to serve Korenosuke Hiden and had succeeded Will. Due to his previous nature as a Secretary Humagear, he was also deemed as the older brother to Is. After acchieving Singularity, that made Korensosuke proud of, Was made a promise with him to look out for the president's grandson, Aruto, as well as Is in the future. Was would fall into slumber in preparation for the coming crisis.
Was Nazotoki assumed the role as a Private Detective Humagear and arrived to Hiden Intelligence following Shinya Owada's attempted murder. He also tries to get along with his younger sister, Is, much to her dismay upon learning that she had a brother. He was able to unravel the mystery of the Assassin Humagears and how it has ressurected many times. After Is produced the Shining Hopper Progrisekey, Was realizes that it is too soon to use it due to the Progrisekey being incomplete.
Was's shutdown as Is stands beside him.
As expected, the form was unable to keep up with Aruto's growing combat potential. However, after adding in the combat data from Zero-One's four auxiliary Progrisekeys, Is was ready to sacrifice herself to give her central memory to complete the Progrisekey. However, Was steps in and gives his central memory instead as it was his duty as her older brother to protect her. Is stayed behind him during his final moments as he shut down and remembered his times with Korenosuke. With that, Is finally accepted Was as part of her family.
Personality[]
Was has a very cheerful personality, as indicated by himself who has reached Singularity. Unlike most other Humagears, he can feel certain emotions that are more common in humans. He also understands the importance of treasuring bonds, and was ultimately willing to sacrifice himself just so Is and Aruto can continue to build that bond.
Relationships[]
- Aruto Hiden: Offering his service to Aruto to track down the Dodo Magia in order to claim the corporation's innocence, in which Aruto fully trusted him. He later used himself to complete Shining Hopper.
- Is: Was's younger sister who was created after him by Aruto's grandfather. Korenosuke also implanted in him a program to protect Is with his life, which he eventually did to complete the Shining Hopper Progrisekey in Is's stead. On the other hand, Is initially doubts him due of his playful and goofy nature, but she finally warms up to him, calling him 'Big Brother' before he shut down. Is keeps Was's pocket watch as a memento afterwards.
- Isamu Fuwa: An A.I.M.S. officer who doubts the detective, but follows along anyway to uncover the truth behind the event. He commented that Was's deduction skill is not bad, despite his playfulness.
- Yua Yaiba: Works alongside the detective to prove Aruto's innocence.
Behind the Scenes[]
Portrayal[]
Was Nazotoku is portrayed by Kouji Tsujimoto (辻本 耕志, Tsujimoto Kōji).
Etymology[]
Was's name is a play on the English verb "was". Additionally, "nazo" may be a reference to 謎, or "mystery", and "toku" may be derived from 特, or "special". When the two words combine, it would become "To solve a mystery" (謎解く, Nazotoku).
- Was's etymology perfectly fits with him being Is's 'elder brother', as her name is derived from the word "is", the present tense of "was".
Notes[]
- to be added
Appearances[]
Kamen Rider Zero-One
- Episode 12: The Great Detective Has Arrived
- Episode 13: My Job Is the President's Secretary (Death)