Kamen Rider Ghost
I'll burn my life!
The 17th installment in the Heisei Kamen Rider series. A modified human hero who fights using the power of soul Eyecons. Motifed after a ghost, a young man who once died and was resurrected as a ghost battles between humans and Ganma.
Quotes
- I'll burn my life!
- A hero dies once and revives.
- Ghost Icon争夺戦!!
- Feelings connect.
- It's important to believe in yourself.
Trivia
- Protagonist Takeru Tenkuji's setting links to Shun Nishime's actual high school days.
- Ghost motif is a homage to the original Kamen Rider's eyeball belt.
- The Sage's true identity is Adonis, the chief of Ganma World.
- Ganma Eyecons can possess humans and seal their personalities, making them imperfect.
- The 98-day limit is a production setting with deep meaning.
Alternate names
Kamen Rider Ghost
Ghost
Takeru Tenkuji
Profile
- Species
- Modified Human
- Gender
- Male
- Birthday
- October 4
- Birth year
- 1997
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Wears a mask modeled after an eyeball, a black and orange-based bodysuit, and a parka. Form changes are characteristic, and wearing parkas of various heroes changes abilities and weapons.
- Height
- Approximately 175cm
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
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- Mask modeled after an eyeball
- Orange and black bodysuit
- Transformation belt "Ghost Driver"
- Iconic items
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- Ghost Driver
- Ghost Eyecon
- Parka
- Miyamoto Musashi's sword guard
- Yurusen
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Kind
- Detailed personality
- A young man with a gentle heart, caring for his friends. Respects human life and can connect with Ganma on a heartfelt level. He sometimes fears repeated crises and loses confidence, but recovers with encouragement from those around him. His challenging and positive growth is his charm.
- Keywords
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- Brave
- Kind
- Friend-oriented
- Growth-type protagonist
- Warrior
- Values connections
- Compassionate
- Motto
- Believe in yourself
- Talents
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- Transformation ability
- Application of heroes' powers
- Switching visibility
- Reading others' memories or hearts
- Skills
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- Combat techniques
- Hero form changes
- Eyecon collection
- Mental interference
- Teamwork
- Motivation
- Gather 15 hero Eyecons to come back to life, protect friends and the world. Uncover the truth behind his father's death and defeat enemies pursuing a perfect world.
- Habits
- Sometimes forgets things. In battle, refers to himself as 'Ore'.
- Favorite foods
- Takoyaki
- Hobbies
- Reading (World Heroes' Records), Fighting, Heroes' stories
- Person
- Miyamoto Musashi, Father, Ryu Tenkuji, Friends
- Disliked situations
- Friends in crisis, Injustice, Ganma invasion
History
- Backstory
- The heir to the Great Sky Temple, his father Ryu Tenkuji was a former Ghost Hunter. On his 18th birthday, struggling with not being able to see ghosts, he receives his father's keepsake Eyecon, fights Ganma, and dies. After death, resurrected as a ghost by the Sage's power, he throws himself into a 99-day limited battle. He gathers Eyecons and challenges the Ganma World alongside his friends.
- Debut date
- October 4, 2015
- Work title
- Kamen Rider Ghost
- Media type
- TV series
- Episode or chapter
- Episode 1
First transformation and 99-day limit explanation
- Significant event
- First transformation and 99-day limit explanation
- Description
- Dies on his 18th birthday, resurrected as Kamen Rider Ghost by the Sage. Bears the fate of gathering 15 hero Eyecons within 99 days to return to the living.
Relationship and conflict with Makoto
- Significant event
- Relationship and conflict with Makoto
- Description
- Childhood friend Makoto fights as an enemy but develops friendship, rushing to save his sister Kanon.
Invasion of Ganma World
- Significant event
- Invasion of Ganma World
- Description
- Witnesses the truth of Ganma World, falls into despair but recovers by believing in heroes' power.
Acquisition of Mugen Soul
- Significant event
- Acquisition of Mugen Soul
- Description
- Overcomes life-and-death crisis, gains new power Mugen Soul, resolves to fight the strongest enemy Gammaizer.
Wish to Great Eye and revival
- Significant event
- Wish to Great Eye and revival
- Description
- Great Eye grants wish, hopes for revival of the deceased, and revives himself.
Relationships
Ryu Tenkuji
Father
Takeru's father and former head priest of Great Sky Temple. Entrusts son with Miyamoto Musashi's sword guard at death. Continues as spiritual support even after death.
Yuri Tenkuji
Mother
Died of illness, but her soul resides in Fighting Spirit Boost Eyecon, watching over Takeru.
Makoto Fukami
Best friend
Childhood friend fighting for his sister Kanon. Initially opposed, but later deepened mutual understanding.
Akari Tsukimura
Supporter
Science girl who denies ghosts experimentally, yet supports Takeru. Contributes to Ganma research.
Onari
Guardian
Acting head priest of Great Sky Temple, Takeru's mentor and supporter.
Alan
Rival
Inhabitant of Ganma World, transforms into Kamen Rider Necrom. Opposes but sometimes cooperates.
Great Sky Temple
Great Sky Temple: leader
Mysterious Phenomena Research Institute
Mysterious Phenomena Research Institute: unknown
Media appearances
Kamen Rider Ghost (Tokusatsu TV Drama)
Tv anime / Protagonist
October 2015 - September 2016, all 50 episodes
Kamen Rider Ghost: The 100 Eyecons and Ghost's Fateful Moment
Movie / Protagonist
Released August 6, 2016
Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider Ghost & Drive: Super Movie Wars Genesis
Movie / Protagonist
Released December 12, 2015
Kamen Rider 1
Movie / Supporting
Released March 26, 2016
Kamen Rider Heisei Generations: Dr. Pac-Man vs. Ex-Aid & Ghost with Legend Riders
Movie / Protagonist
Released December 10, 2016
Kamen Rider: Battride War Genesis
Game / Protagonist
Released February 25, 2016
Novel Kamen Rider Ghost: Memories to the Future
Manga / Protagonist
Released May 2017
Voice cast and creators
Shun Nishime
- Voice actor
- Shun Nishime
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV series, movies
- Notes
- Voice of protagonist Takeru Tenkuji
Chiaki Takahashi
- Voice actor
- Chiaki Takahashi
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Hero Ghosts, transformation items
Aoi Yuki
- Voice actor
- Aoi Yuki
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Yurusen
Shotaro Ishinomori
- Creator name
- Shotaro Ishinomori
- Role
- Original author
Takuro Fukuda
- Creator name
- Takuro Fukuda
- Role
- Writer
Satoshi Natsuda
- Creator name
- Satoshi Natsuda
- Role
- Director
Hideki Tajima
- Creator name
- Hideki Tajima
- Role
- Character designer
Toei
- Creator name
- Toei
- Role
- Animation studio
TV Asahi
- Creator name
- TV Asahi
- Role
- Publisher
Related goods
Kamen Rider Ghost Transformation Belt
- Item name
- Kamen Rider Ghost Transformation Belt
- Category
- Apparel
- Availability
- Regular
Ghost Eyecon Series
- Item name
- Ghost Eyecon Series
- Category
- Accessory
- Availability
- Regular
S.H.Figuarts Kamen Rider Ghost
- Item name
- S.H.Figuarts Kamen Rider Ghost
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular