Kamen Rider Faiz
The Instinct to Dash
A cyborg hero appearing in the 4th installment of the Heisei Kamen Rider series. Transforms via the transformation belt 'Faiz Driver' and battles monsters known as Orphenoch.
Quotes
- The qualification of a Kamen Rider is that only those with compatibility can transform.
- Those who believe in the coexistence of humans and monsters are the true heroes.
- The belt is not just a tool. It is proof of the chosen one.
- Do not succumb to the power of Orphenoch. The heart is what matters.
- We can all become someone's 'Faiz'.
Trivia
- This work is the first to call the transformation belt a 'Driver'.
- The Faiz Driver recorded over 1 million toy sales.
- The enemy monsters Orphenoch are an evolved form regenerated from death.
- This work is the first in the Kamen Rider series to spotlight drama from the monsters' side.
- Suit actor Seiji Takaiwa made his suit-focused action debut in this work.
- Smart Brain Inc. in the story is a massive corporation and a mysterious secret society.
Alternate names
Faiz
MASKED RIDER Φ's
Kamen Rider 555
Kamen Rider Phi’s
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- A mechanical design suit primarily in black. The Greek letter Φ (Phi) is symbolically placed on the forehead, characterized by lines with a digital feel.
- Height
- Approximately 185cm (transformed)
- Weight
- Secret
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
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- Greek letter Φ compound eyes on the forehead
- Red lines on the suit
- Transformation suit with extensive mechanical decorations
- Iconic items
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- Faiz Driver (transformation belt)
- Faiz Phone (cell phone-type device)
- Auto Vajin (dedicated motorcycle)
- Faiz Gear (3 transformation belts)
- Progrise Key
- Faiz Blaster (weapon)
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Serious
- Detailed personality
- A calm and composed young man with a strong sense of responsibility. Even amidst complex human relationships and conflicts, he possesses kindness that cares for his comrades and fights believing in the possibility of coexistence with Orphenoch.
- Keywords
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- Strong sense of responsibility
- Kind
- Calm
- Conflict
- Consideration
- Loneliness
- Strong sense of justice
- Motto
- Coexistence of humans and monsters
- Talents
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- Combat ability
- Compatible transformation ability
- Excellent physical abilities
- Skills
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- Martial arts
- Techniques as a transformer
- Teamwork
- Crisis management ability
- Motivation
- To seek coexistence between Orphenoch and humans and end the conflicts.
- Habits
- Speaks little but is good at hiding his true feelings.
- Favorite foods
- Curry
- Hobbies
- Solo trip
History
- Backstory
- In 2003, Takumi Inui, a young man traveling alone in Kyushu, gets caught in an incident and transforms into Faiz using a transformation belt. Returning to Tokyo, he faces complex relationships with comrades and enemies amid the conflict with monster Orphenoch.
- Debut date
- January 26, 2003
- Work title
- Kamen Rider 555
- Media type
- Anime
- Episode or chapter
- Episode 1 'The Start of the Journey'
First transformation via the belt
- Significant event
- First transformation via the belt
- Description
- Forced to wear Mari Sonoda's belt, transforms into Faiz and escapes from Orphenoch.
Start of communal life in Tokyo
- Significant event
- Start of communal life in Tokyo
- Description
- Begins living with Mari Sonoda at the house of dry cleaner Keitaro Kikuchi.
Resolve toward coexistence of Orphenoch and humans
- Significant event
- Resolve toward coexistence of Orphenoch and humans
- Description
- Refrains from hostility toward Orphenoch that do not harm humans and begins exploring the possibility of coexistence.
Relationships
Mari Sonoda
Teammate
Owns the Faiz Driver and is an important partner for transformation.
Keitaro Kikuchi
Guardian
Owner of the dry cleaning shop where Faiz's transformers live, serving as a guardian-like figure.
Yuji Kiba
Rival
Awakens as an Orphenoch and becomes hostile, but the relationship eventually becomes complex.
Ryūsei Juku
Ryūsei Juku: unknown
Smart Brain Inc.
Smart Brain Inc.: unknown
Media appearances
Kamen Rider 555
Anime / Protagonist
2003 TV Asahi series, all 50 episodes
Kamen Rider 555: Paradise Lost (Theatrical Version)
Movie / Protagonist
Released August 16, 2003
Kamen Rider Decade: All Riders vs. Dai-Shocker
Movie / Cameo
Released August 8, 2009
Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider W & Decade: Movie War 2010
Movie / Supporting
Released December 12, 2009
OOO, Den-O, All Riders: Let's Go Kamen Rider
Movie / Supporting
Released April 1, 2011
Heisei Riders vs. Showa Riders: Kamen Rider Taisen feat. Super Sentai
Movie / Guest
Released March 29, 2014
Super Hero Taisen series
Movie / Guest
Kamen Rider 555 Hyper Battle Video
Vhs / Protagonist
Kamen Rider 555 20th: Paradise Regained
V sinema / Protagonist
Theatrical preview February 2, 2024 / Released May 29, 2024
Kamen Rider 555 Murder Case
Web / Protagonist
Streaming on Toei Tokusatsu YouTube Official from January 28, 2024
Voice cast and creators
Kento Handa
- Voice actor
- Kento Handa
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV series / Movies / V-Cinema / Spin-offs / Web drama
Tsuyoshi Kanō
- Voice actor
- Tsuyoshi Kanō
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Narration / Transformation voice
Seiji Takaiwa
- Voice actor
- Seiji Takaiwa
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Suit actor (mainly transformation and action scenes)
Shotaro Ishinomori
- Creator name
- Shotaro Ishinomori
- Role
- Original author
Toshiki Inoue
- Creator name
- Toshiki Inoue
- Role
- Writer
Toei Tokusatsu
- Creator name
- Toei Tokusatsu
- Role
- Animation studio
Tamotsu Shinohara
- Creator name
- Tamotsu Shinohara
- Role
- Character designer
Shinichiro Shirakura et al.
- Creator name
- Shinichiro Shirakura et al.
- Role
- Producer
Related goods
Faiz Driver (transformation belt)
- Item name
- Faiz Driver (transformation belt)
- Category
- Accessory
- Availability
- Regular
S-RHF Series Movable Figures
- Item name
- S-RHF Series Movable Figures
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Kamen Rider 555 Hyper Battle Video
- Item name
- Kamen Rider 555 Hyper Battle Video
- Category
- Digital
- Availability
- Limited