Kamen Rider Hibiki

We have heroes

An unusual Heisei Rider series themed around battle and music. Warriors called Oni battle Makamou resembling yokai using weapons modeled after musical instruments.

Quotes

  • I'm training
  • We have heroes
  • Shu!
  • Now, you can stay by my side safely
  • I'm quite trained

Trivia

  • First Heisei Kamen Rider series to adopt HD production.
  • Unusual setting where protagonist has no bike and travels by car.
  • Transformation tears clothes and release leaves naked, which became a topic.
  • The man and woman in the Western-style mansion were actually Kugutsu.
  • Percussion warrior inspired by Kodo taiko drum live performance.
  • Initially planned as a remake of 'Henshin Ninja Arashi'.

Alternate names

Hibiki Kamen Rider Hibiki Hibiki (HIBIKI)

Tags

Kamen Rider Hibiki Heisei Rider Music Tokusatsu Legendary Yokai Japanese-style Father-son Coming-of-age story Hibiki

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Profile

Species
Human (Oni after transformation)
Gender
Male
Birthday
December 16
Birth year
1974

Appearance

Overall appearance
Gives a Japanese-style impression, muscular Majora-colored body wearing a mask modeled after an Oni face. No compound eyes, smooth facial shape.
Height
Approximately 180cm
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Muscular body
  • Majora-colored exterior
  • Oni face mask without compound eyes
Iconic items
  • Sound Strike Rod (taiko drumsticks)
  • Oni face mask
  • Sound Strike Drum
  • Disk Animal
  • Japanese armor-style armor

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Warm-hearted
Detailed personality
Carefree, friendly, and polite, but a veteran Oni warrior strict with himself who never neglects training. A rare self-taught Oni who initially had no interest in taking disciples.
Keywords
  • Warm-hearted
  • Polite
  • Confident
  • Stubborn
  • Struggles with master-disciple relationships
  • Approachable
Motto
I'm training
Talents
  • Physical transformation ability
  • Martial arts
  • Attacks via percussion performance
  • Excellent sense of pitch
  • Superior physical abilities
Skills
  • Oni techniques
  • Sound strike combat
  • Leadership
  • Tactical understanding
  • Transformed body control
Motivation
To perfect his own path while raising his disciples and imparting the proper way of being an Oni.
Habits
Makes a salute-like pose saying 'Shu!' when greeting.
Favorite foods
Japanese food, Dango, Sweets
Hobbies
Training, Percussion performance
Favorite places
Yakushima, Yoshino Village
Person
Disciples, Takeshi comrades

History

Backstory
From Gifu Prefecture. To change himself after overlooking bullying in childhood, he joined the Takeshi and self-taught Oni powers at age 16. Connected with Asumu Adachi as the man who saved a child on Yakushima. A veteran Oni who is taciturn yet warm-hearted, building good relationships with those around him.
Debut date
January 30, 2005
Work title
Kamen Rider Hibiki
Media type
Anime
Episode or chapter
First Volume

Taking disciples

Significant event
Taking disciples
Description
Initially had little interest in disciples, but accepts Asumu Adachi and Kyosuke Kiriya as disciples in the final arc.

Battle against Orochi phenomenon

Significant event
Battle against Orochi phenomenon
Description
Played the role of suppressing the Makamou mass outbreak phenomenon 'Orochi' with Hibiki's sound strikes.

Shift after producer change

Significant event
Shift after producer change
Description
After producer Shinichiro Shirakura took over, shifted from a boy protagonist's growth story to Oni vs. Makamou battle action.

Relationships

Asumu Adachi

Friend

Interaction began triggered by Makamou extermination on Yakushima.

Kyosuke Kiriya

Mentor

Accepts as disciple and provides direct instruction.

Ibuki

Teammate

Colleague at Takeshi Kanto branch, mutual trust.

Zanki

Mentor

Senior Oni who values master-disciple relationships.

Takeshi

Takeshi: leader

Media appearances

Kamen Rider Hibiki

Anime / Protagonist

2005 TV series

Kamen Rider Hibiki and the Seven War Oni

Movie / Protagonist

Released September 2005

Kamen Rider Decade

Anime / Supporting

2009 TV series

Kamen Rider × Super Sentai: Super Hero Taisen

Movie / Supporting

Released April 2012

Kamen Rider Build: Be The One

Movie / Supporting

Released August 2018

Kamen Rider Heisei Generations Forever

Movie / Supporting

Released December 2018

Kamen Rider Zi-O: Over Quartzer

Movie / Supporting

Released July 2019

Kamen Rider Reiwa: The First Generation

Movie / Supporting

Released December 2019

Voice cast and creators

Shigeru Hosokawa

Voice actor
Shigeru Hosokawa
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime version
Notes
Lead role: Hitoshi Hidaka / Hibiki

Rakuto Hotohara

Voice actor
Rakuto Hotohara
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime version
Notes
Asumu Adachi (second protagonist)

Joji Shibue

Voice actor
Joji Shibue
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime version
Notes
Ibuki role

Mago Kawaguchi

Voice actor
Mago Kawaguchi
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime version
Notes
Todoroki role

Kenji Matsuda

Voice actor
Kenji Matsuda
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime version
Notes
Zanki role

Yuichi Nakamura

Voice actor
Yuichi Nakamura
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime version
Notes
Kyosuke Kiriya role

Mitsu Murata

Voice actor
Mitsu Murata
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime version
Notes
Dōji, Kugutsu, etc.

Hoshi Ashina

Voice actor
Hoshi Ashina
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime version
Notes
Hime role

Atom Shimojo

Voice actor
Atom Shimojo
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime version
Notes
Seijiro Tachibana role

Shotaro Ishinomori

Creator name
Shotaro Ishinomori
Role
Original author

Tetsuya Aoki

Creator name
Tetsuya Aoki
Role
Character designer

Koji Iida

Creator name
Koji Iida
Role
Character designer

Tsuyoshi Kita

Creator name
Tsuyoshi Kita
Role
Writer

Toshiki Inoue

Creator name
Toshiki Inoue
Role
Writer

Naruki Takadera

Creator name
Naruki Takadera
Role
Producer

Shinichiro Shirakura

Creator name
Shinichiro Shirakura
Role
Producer

Toei

Creator name
Toei
Role
Animation studio

TV Asahi

Creator name
TV Asahi
Role
Publisher

Bandai

Creator name
Bandai
Role
Licensee

Toshihiko Sahashi

Creator name
Toshihiko Sahashi
Role
musicComposer

Related goods

DX Sound Strike Rod Set

Item name
DX Sound Strike Rod Set
Category
Digital
Availability
Regular

DX Sound Strike String Set

Item name
DX Sound Strike String Set
Category
Digital
Availability
Regular

Disk Animal toy

Item name
Disk Animal toy
Category
Plush or doll
Availability
Regular

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