Kamen Rider 2
No. 2 of Power
Hayato Ichimonji transforms into the successor Rider to Kamen Rider 1. A cyborg hero powered by Windmill Typhoon who confronts the threat of Shocker.
Quotes
- Shocker's enemy, humanity's ally.
- Tomorrow is mine.
- I'll show you our power!
- This fist is proof of justice!
- Transform!
Trivia
- Kamen Rider 2 was a character created suddenly in response to Hiroshi Fujioka's accident.
- The transformation pose was devised to cover for lack of a driver's license during filming.
- The Old No. 2 mask was repainted from No. 1's mask.
- New No. 2 had greater power than No. 1 and was called 'No. 2 of Power'.
- In THE FIRST, the suffering from rejection is particularly emphasized.
- Tsuyoshi Sasaki, who played the original No. 2, took over for the injured Hiroshi Fujioka.
Alternate names
Hayato Ichimonji
No. 2 Rider
Ichimonji Rider
Profile
- Species
- Cyborg
- Gender
- Male
- Birthday
- October 10
- Birth year
- 1949
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Wears a leather suit primarily in green. The characteristic compound-eye mask and red scarf are trademarks. Also exudes the aura of a biker.
- Height
- Approx. 172cm
- Weight
- 65kg
- Distinguishing features
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- Compound-eye mask
- Red scarf
- Chest plate with power enhancement device
- Iconic items
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- Windmill-equipped transformation belt (Typhoon)
- Red scarf
- Cyclone (dedicated machine)
- Compound-eye C-eye
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Cheerful
- Detailed personality
- Bright, cheerful, and flamboyant compared to Takeshi Hongo, but fundamentally has a strong sense of justice and carries the sorrow of being a cyborg. Also possesses a calm and gentlemanly side.
- Keywords
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- Sense of justice
- Cheerful
- Calm
- Flamboyant
- Comical
- Sincere
- Strong mental fortitude
- Motto
- Shocker's enemy, humanity's ally.
- Talents
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- Judo 6th dan
- Karate 5th dan
- Motorcycle driving technique
- Photography technique
- Talent in fighting arts
- Skills
-
- Bare-handed martial arts
- Handling various weapons
- Rider Kick
- Telepathy
- Combination techniques
- Motivation
- To protect Japan and the world from Shocker. To inherit No. 1's will and continue fighting evil.
- Habits
- Often uses light-hearted banter or cheesy lines in battle, but is extremely loyal to comrades.
- Favorite foods
- Unknown
- Hobbies
- Photography (policy of not photographing women), Judo
- Favorite places
- Europe, Japan
- Favorite colors
- Green
- Person
- Takeshi Hongo
- Disliked insects
- Unknown
- Disliked situations
- Shocker's threat
History
- Backstory
- Born and raised in London to diplomat parents. Fluent in multiple languages, studied photography at London College of Art. Skilled in judo, karate, and Japanese martial arts. Captured and modified by Shocker, but rescued by comrades and transforms for revenge and justice. Created during Takeshi Hongo's long-term hospitalization due to accident. Later continues battles in combos with New No. 2 and New No. 1.
- Debut date
- September 19, 1971
- Work title
- Kamen Rider
- Media type
- Anime
- Episode or chapter
- Episode 14
Kamen Rider 2 born due to Takeshi Hongo's long-term hospitalization
- Significant event
- Kamen Rider 2 born due to Takeshi Hongo's long-term hospitalization
- Description
- While Hiroshi Fujioka was recuperating from an accident, Hayato Ichimonji appeared as No. 2 Rider on short notice.
Nanki Great Decisive Battle
- Significant event
- Nanki Great Decisive Battle
- Description
- Returns to Japan as New No. 2 and fights enemies in cooperation with No. 1.
Battle with Gel Shocker
- Significant event
- Battle with Gel Shocker
- Description
- Confronted powerful enemies including Shocker Rider and protected Japan.
Appearance in 'Kamen Rider THE FIRST' and 'THE NEXT'
- Significant event
- Appearance in 'Kamen Rider THE FIRST' and 'THE NEXT'
- Description
- Suffered from rejection but fought alongside Hongo.
Appearance as 2nd Bat Auger in 'Shin Kamen Rider'
- Significant event
- Appearance as 2nd Bat Auger in 'Shin Kamen Rider'
- Description
- SHOCKER assassin, but overcame with mental strength and awakened as Kamen Rider No. 2.
Relationships
Diplomat Hiroyuki
Father
Father. As a diplomat on overseas assignment, Ichimonji was raised abroad.
Sumi
Mother
Mother. Passed away in a plane crash in 1971.
Takeshi Hongo
Best friend
Transformed as successor when No. 1 malfunctioned and continued fighting together.
Fujibei Tachibana
Mentor
Later serves as guardian for No. 2, providing advice and training.
Kazuya Taki
Ally
Fought together as an FBI investigator.
Shiro Kazami
Ally
One of the cyborgs who fought Shocker together.
Double Rider
Double Rider: teammate
Shocker Rider
Shocker Rider: unknown
Media appearances
Kamen Rider (1971)
Anime / Protagonist
Episodes 14 - 98
Kamen Rider THE FIRST
Movie / Protagonist
2005 theatrical release
Kamen Rider THE NEXT
Movie / Protagonist
2007 theatrical release
Shin Kamen Rider
Movie / Protagonist
2023 theatrical release
Kamen Rider V3 vs. Destron Kaijin Theatrical Version
Movie / Protagonist
1973 theatrical release
Decade All Riders vs. Great Shocker Theatrical Version
Movie / Supporting
2009 theatrical release
Kamen Rider: Genealogy of Justice
Game / Protagonist
2005
Voice cast and creators
Tsuyoshi Sasaki
- Voice actor
- Tsuyoshi Sasaki
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Kamen Rider series (Old No. 2)
Hassei Takano
- Voice actor
- Hassei Takano
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Kamen Rider THE FIRST / THE NEXT
Tasuku Emoto
- Voice actor
- Tasuku Emoto
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Shin Kamen Rider
Shotaro Ishinomori
- Creator name
- Shotaro Ishinomori
- Role
- Original author
Yutaka Izubuchi
- Creator name
- Yutaka Izubuchi
- Role
- Character Designer
Mahiro Maeda
- Creator name
- Mahiro Maeda
- Role
- Character Designer
Related goods
Typhoon Transformation Belt
- Item name
- Typhoon Transformation Belt
- Category
- Accessory
- Availability
- Regular
Kamen Rider 2 Figure
- Item name
- Kamen Rider 2 Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Cyclone Miniature
- Item name
- Cyclone Miniature
- Category
- Plush or doll
- Availability
- Limited