Kamen Rider Agito

Quotes

Awaken, that soul
Agito... no, Gills. That's rare
Your hands are for protecting people!
People will accept Agito
My transformation
Transform!

Trivia

This work is the second in the Heisei Kamen Rider series, the first where three Riders are protagonist-level active simultaneously.
The three main protagonists (Agito, Gills, G3) have different positions, backgrounds, and transformation types, featuring ensemble drama aspects.
Lead actor Toshiki Kashiwagi made his acting debut with this work.
Starting with this work, theme songs are handled by composers other than the incidental music composer, and it was the first without 'Kamen Rider' in the theme song title.
The enemies Unknown feature designs based on glowing halos like angels, birds, insects, and reptiles.
The name 'Agito' derives from the ancient word 'agito (jaw gate),' and also intends the Latin meaning of awakening.

Alternate names

MASKED RIDER AGITΩ Agito Agito

Profile

Species: Human-type Enhanced Human
Gender: Male
Birthday: April 1
Birth year: Late 1980s (canonically born in Showa 55)

Appearance

Overall appearance: A Kamen Rider characterized by black and gold reinforced armor. Features a gimmick where the horns (antennae) open and close, with a sturdy and muscular appearance.
Height: Approximately 195cm
Weight: 95kg
Eye color: Red
Hair color: Black
Distinguishing features: Cross Horn (horns)

Compound eye-like red eyes

Mask with emphasized jaw motif at the mouth area
Iconic items: Altering (Transformation Belt)

Shining Calibur (Weapon)

Machine Tornader (Dedicated Motorcycle)

Cross Horn Deployment Gimmick

Altering with Dragon's Eye (Red/Blue)

Personality and abilities

Core personality: Gentle
Detailed personality: Somewhat airheaded and scatterbrained, a bit moody, but possesses kindness and honesty. Amnesiac but has a strong will to protect people.
Keywords: Kind

Natural Airhead

Hard Worker

Curious

Moody
Motto: Awaken, that soul
Talents: High Physical Abilities

Special Psychokinesis

Culinary Skills from Cooking School

Genius Display of Physical Abilities

Quick Adaptability
Skills: Hand-to-Hand Combat

Ability to Transform into Various Forms

Vegetable Cultivation Techniques

Judging Vitality of Plants and Animals
Motivation: Uses Agito's power to protect people, aiming to uncover lost memories and achieve personal growth.
Habits: Has a habit of telling corny puns, and is too honest to be good at games of chance.
Favorite foods: Original Dishes, Vegetables
Hobbies: Home Gardening, All Housework
Favorite places: Misugi Family Garden, Restaurant AGITO
Favorite colors: Black, Gold

History

Backstory: Originally a young man rescued from amnesia on the Seto Inland Sea beach. Actually a special existence "Agito" hosting awakened superpowers, fights to protect people and himself from powerful enemies "Unknown." The story is an ensemble drama depicting the dramas of three Riders who awaken to Agito's power like him.
Debut date: January 28, 2001
Work title: Kamen Rider Agito
Media type: TV series
Episode or chapter: Episode 1

Akatsuki-go Incident

Significant event: Akatsuki-go Incident
Description: The incident of superpower manifestation on the Akatsuki-go ferry in the Seto Inland Sea, which serves as the starting point for the protagonist's amnesia.

Battle with Unknown

Significant event: Battle with Unknown
Description: Deathmatches unfold against the superhuman lifeforms known as Unknown.

G3 System Development

Significant event: G3 System Development
Description: Reinforced armor suit developed by the police for countermeasures against Unknown.

Trinity Form Awakening

Significant event: Trinity Form Awakening
Description: The protagonist awakens to Trinity Form, which combines the powers of three Agito Forms.

Relationships

Yukina Sawaki

Sibling

Younger sister and the first Agito. Went berserk, killed the professor, then committed suicide.

Yoshihiko Misugi

Guardian

Psychologist and the protagonist's guardian. Resident of the Misugi household.

Taiichi Misugi

Child

Son of Yoshihiko Misugi. Looks up to the protagonist.

Mana Kazaya

Best friend

One of the few people Agito can confide in about his powers

Makoto Hikawa

Teammate

Colleague in the police Unidentified Lifeform Countermeasure Unit, fights Unknown together

Ryo Ashihara

Rival turned ally

Initially hostile, but eventually fights together

Metropolitan Police Unidentified Lifeform Countermeasure Unit S.A.U.L.

Metropolitan Police Unidentified Lifeform Countermeasure Unit S.A.U.L.: protagonist

Media appearances

Anime / Protagonist

2001 TV Series