Kamen Rider Drive

Quotes

Even if I can't transform, even without Belt-san, I am a detective and Kamen Rider!!
I've stopped thinking
My brain cells are in top gear!
Start your engine
Why did my time stop?
It seems you love Kiriko

Trivia

Kamen Rider Drive is the first Rider who does not ride a bike
Belt-san's voice is by Chris Peppler, inspired by KITT from Knight Rider
The protagonist's name, Shinnosuke Tomari, derives from 'stop & go'
The 'Hiyasumi Milk' in the drama is a real candy product
The enemy Roidmudes are set to 108 units, each assigned individual numbers
Chase is popular as the first evil Kamen Rider-type character

Alternate names

Kamen Rider Drive Drive Shinnosuke Tomari (transformation user) Drive Driver

Profile

Species: Human
Gender: Male
Birthday: December 24
Birth year: 1990

Appearance

Overall appearance: Wears a special suit primarily in red with an intricate mechanical design mask. The design is inspired by automobile parts, giving it a futuristic feel.
Height: Approximately 185cm (height of the transformation user)
Weight: Around 95kg
Eye color: Brown
Hair color: Black
Distinguishing features: Helmet inspired by automobiles

Suit decorations mimicking car parts

Set as left-handed in the series
Iconic items: Drive Driver (transformation belt)

Shift Cars (mini car-type devices)

Tridoron (beloved car and bike)

Handle Sword (weapon)

Door Gun

Personality and abilities

Core personality: Hot-blooded
Detailed personality: Has some slacking tendencies and an unserious side, but at heart a passionate hot-blooded man. Full of humanity, caring for his comrades, a detective who achieves growth.
Keywords: Hot-blooded

Car Maniac

Calm and Composed

Conviction

Buddy Spirit

Strong Will

Trauma Response
Motto: Even if I can't transform, even without Belt-san, I am a detective and Kamen Rider!!
Talents: High physical abilities

Transformation ability

Excellent deductive skills

Strong willpower
Skills: Police investigation techniques

Martial arts

Vehicle driving operation

Teamwork
Motivation: Protecting people from the Roidmude threat. Avenging his father and realizing peace.
Habits: Has a slacking habit and the catchphrase "I've stopped thinking," but its meaning differs depending on the situation.
Favorite foods: Milk Candy (Hiyasumi Milk), Sweets in general
Hobbies: Car appreciation and maintenance, Deduction and analysis
Favorite places: Kuruma Driving License Test Center (Drive Pit), Tokyo Metropolitan Police Special Unit
Favorite colors: Red, Black
Disliked situations: Bombing terrorism, Hurting comrades

History

Backstory: Born December 24, 1990. Followed in the footsteps of his police officer father Eisuke Tomari and joined the Special Unit. Troubled by having severely injured his comrades in an accident during the Global Freeze incident, but with the power of Belt-san and the Shift Cars, he transforms into Kamen Rider Drive to battle Roidmudes.
Debut date: October 5, 2014
Work title: Kamen Rider Drive
Media type: Anime
Episode or chapter: Episode 1

Global Freeze

Significant event: Global Freeze
Description: A simultaneous heavy acceleration phenomenon caused by Roidmudes around the world. The major incident that completely changed the protagonist's life.

Assignment to Special Unit

Significant event: Assignment to Special Unit
Description: Due to the blunder of severely injuring comrades, he had become prone to slacking off, but was demoted to the Special Unit specializing in bizarre incidents and gained a place for activity.

Transformation into Kamen Rider Drive

Significant event: Transformation into Kamen Rider Drive
Description: Guided by Belt-san, he transforms into Drive for the first time and begins combat with the Roidmudes.

Identity Revealed to Citizens

Significant event: Identity Revealed to Citizens
Description: Attacked by a Fusion Evolution Roidmude, he transforms in front of citizens, and Drive's identity as a police officer becomes widely known.

Avenging Father's Death

Significant event: Avenging Father's Death
Description: Identifies the true culprit, defeats Roidmude 001 and Mitsuhide Nira, and accomplishes vengeance for his father.

Final Battle and Cooperation

Significant event: Final Battle and Cooperation
Description: In the final battle against Gold Drive, cooperates with Roidmude executives and Medic, saving Earth from crisis.

Relationships

Eisuke Tomari

Father

An excellent police officer and Shinnosuke's goal. Died in an incident 12 years ago, and that death has become Shinnosuke's driving force.

Go Shijima

Sibling

Kiriko's younger brother and another Kamen Rider. Serves as a good big brother figure acting as the brake for his reckless younger brother.

Kiriko Shijima

Sibling

Shinnosuke's buddy, childhood friend, and training partner. Later marries and has a child.

Kiriko Shijima

Spouse

Lover and colleague. Marries at the end of the story and becomes family.

Eishi Tomari

Child

Shinnosuke and Kiriko's son. Appears in theatrical versions etc.

Krim Steinbelt

Inventor and ally

Developer of the Drive Driver and the greatest supporter of Shinnosuke and the others.

Rinna Sawagami

Moodmaker

Scientist of the Special Unit and mood maker, responsible for numerous inventions.

Genpachirō Otta

Teammate

Collaborator from the Investigation Division 1 and Shinnosuke's understanding supporter.

Chase / Kamen Rider Chaser

Rival

Original Proto-Drive, fights as an enemy but gradually reconciles.

Special Investigation Unit for Incidents Under Unusual Circumstances

Special Investigation Unit for Incidents Under Unusual Circumstances: leader

Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department

Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department: unknown

Media appearances

Anime / Protagonist

Aired on TV Asahi network in 2014, all 48 episodes

Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider Drive & Gaim MOVIE Great War Full Throttle

Movie / Protagonist

Released December 13, 2014

Super Hero Taisen GP Kamen Rider 3

Movie / Protagonist

Released March 21, 2015