Kamen Rider Kuuga
A new hero, a new legend
Yusuke Godai, who dons otherworldly powers, is the protagonist of the first Heisei Kamen Rider series, a tokusatsu TV drama battling unidentified life forms called Grongi.
Quotes
- It's okay!
- Make everyone smile.
- Don't get involved halfway.
- Like hell I'll die!
- The man who chases dreams, Yusuke Godai.
- You are supposed to be the Linto warrior for hunting Linto.
Trivia
- First work in the Heisei Kamen Rider series.
- First Heisei Rider to eliminate the cyborg setting.
- Protagonist Yusuke Godai has an overseas adventurer setting.
- Grongi language is a uniquely constructed fictional language.
- Broadcast in 49 episodes, 2 episodes per story format.
- First Kamen Rider to introduce high-definition filming.
Alternate names
Kuuga
Kamen Rider Kuuga
Kuuga
Profile
- Species
- Modified Humanoid
- Gender
- Male
- Birthday
- March 18
- Birth year
- 1975
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- A transforming hero wearing a glossy armor-style suit primarily in red and black, possessing otherworldly power capable of multiple form changes.
- Height
- Approximately 185cm (suit actor reference)
- Weight
- Secret
- Distinguishing features
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- Helmet with red eyes
- Four horns
- Linto script pattern on the torso
- Iconic items
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- Arcle (Transformation Belt)
- Try Chaser 2000 (Motorcycle)
- Dragon Rod
- Titan Sword
- Beat Chaser 2000 (Motorcycle)
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Kind
- Detailed personality
- On the surface carefree, lighthearted, and cheerful, but harbors a strong will and deep kindness within. Considers protecting people's smiles his highest mission, dislikes violence, and is a pacifist who always wishes for peace. Overflowing with compassion for the weak. Loves children and is considerate of those around him.
- Keywords
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- Kind
- Strong sense of responsibility
- Pacifist
- Cheerful
- Strong will
- Emotionally sensitive but keeps it secret
- Motto
- Make everyone smile
- Talents
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- Various martial arts
- Enhanced physical abilities
- Form change
- Mental strength
- High learning ability
- Skills
-
- Combat fighting techniques
- Weapon usage
- Situational judgment ability
- Human relations adjustment
- Secret keeping
- Exploration and adventure techniques
- Motivation
- Protecting people's smiles, exterminating Grongi
- Habits
- Catchphrase is 'It's okay!', thumbs-up gesture
- Favorite foods
- Porepore Curry, Creative cuisine
- Hobbies
- Adventure travel, Making smiles, Motorcycle drives
- Favorite places
- Porepore (cafe), Wakaba Nursery School
- Favorite colors
- Red, Black
- Disliked situations
- Meaningless violence, Making people sad
History
- Backstory
- In 1999, due to tectonic movements, an ultra-ancient stone coffin emerges from the Kero Peak ruins in the central Nagano Alps, reviving the monster race Grongi, including their sealed king "N-Daguva-Zeba." To suppress them, adventurer Yusuke Godai equips the transformation belt "Arcle" obtained from the ruins, and challenges them as Kuuga while wishing for peace. He is a young man who inherits the soul of an ancient hero and fights to protect people's smiles.
- Debut date
- January 30, 2000
- Work title
- Kamen Rider Kuuga
- Media type
- Anime
- Episode or chapter
- EPISODE 1: Revival
Discovery of Kero Peak Ruins and Grongi Revival
- Significant event
- Discovery of Kero Peak Ruins and Grongi Revival
- Description
- The ultra-ancient assassin race Grongi revives and begins threatening humanity.
Yusuke Godai's Awakening and Transformation into Kuuga
- Significant event
- Yusuke Godai's Awakening and Transformation into Kuuga
- Description
- Discovers the Arcle in the ruins, acquires unknown power, and confronts Grongi.
Start of Collaboration with Police
- Significant event
- Start of Collaboration with Police
- Description
- Joint Investigation Headquarters for Unidentified Life Form Related Incidents is established, and Yusuke Godai begins cooperating with Nagano Prefectural Police.
Start of Gegeru Game
- Significant event
- Start of Gegeru Game
- Description
- Murder game 'Gegeru' hosted by Grongi groups commences and intensifies.
Final Battle with N-Daguva-Zeba
- Significant event
- Final Battle with N-Daguva-Zeba
- Description
- Final confrontation with the Grongi king, paying a great sacrifice for humanity's future.
Relationships
Godai's Father (War Photographer)
Father
Died in battle during childhood. Greatly influences Yusuke Godai's way of life.
Godai's Mother
Mother
Raised the siblings single-handedly but died of illness.
Minori Godai
Sibling
Younger sister, nursery teacher. Gentle but strong at heart.
Kaoru Ichijo
Partner
Detective from the Joint Investigation Headquarters and Kuuga's collaborator. Strict but acknowledges Yusuke and fights together.
Sakurako Sawatari
Supporter
Graduate student at Jona University, ancient script researcher. Yusuke's close friend from university days.
Mika Natsume
Supporter
Daughter of Dr. Natsume. Investigates her father's death and supports Yusuke.
Oyassan (Tamataro Kazarari)
Guardian
Owner of cafe Porepore, guardian of the siblings.
Joint Investigation Headquarters for Unidentified Life Form Related Incidents
Joint Investigation Headquarters for Unidentified Life Form Related Incidents: supporter
Media appearances
Kamen Rider Kuuga
Series / Protagonist
2000-2001 TV Asahi Network All 49 episodes
Decade: All Riders vs. Dai-Shocker
Movie / Protagonist
Released August 8, 2009
Kamen Rider W & Decade: Movie War 2010
Movie / Protagonist
Released December 12, 2009
OOO, Den-O, All Riders: Let's Go Kamen Rider
Movie / Protagonist
Released April 1, 2011
Kamen Rider × Super Sentai: Super Hero Taisen
Movie / Protagonist
Released April 21, 2012
Kamen Rider Heisei Generations Forever
Movie / Protagonist
Released December 22, 2018
Kamen Rider Zi-O: Over Quartzer
Movie / Protagonist
Released July 26, 2019
Kamen Rider Reiwa: The First Generation
Movie / Protagonist
Released December 21, 2019
Kamen Rider Gotchard: The Future Daybreak
Movie / Protagonist
Scheduled for 2024 release
Voice cast and creators
Junichi Suwabe
- Voice actor
- Junichi Suwabe
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime Version Some Radio Appearances
Kenji Urui
- Voice actor
- Kenji Urui
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Movies #40-48 N-Daguva-Zeba Role
Tetsuo Sakaguchi
- Voice actor
- Tetsuo Sakaguchi
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Zu-Gumun-Ba Initial Role
Koichi Sakaguchi
- Voice actor
- Koichi Sakaguchi
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Zu-Gumun-Ba Replacement Voice
Koushi Takao
- Voice actor
- Koushi Takao
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Go-Buro-Gu
Shotaro Ishinomori
- Creator name
- Shotaro Ishinomori
- Role
- Original author
Minhisa Arakawa
- Creator name
- Minhisa Arakawa
- Role
- Writer
Naruki Takadera
- Creator name
- Naruki Takadera
- Role
- Producer
Takuya Abe
- Creator name
- Takuya Abe
- Role
- Character designer
Tetsuya Aoki
- Creator name
- Tetsuya Aoki
- Role
- Character designer
Toei
- Creator name
- Toei
- Role
- Animation studio
Toei Company
- Creator name
- Toei Company
- Role
- Publisher
TV Asahi
- Creator name
- TV Asahi
- Role
- Licensee
Related goods
DX Sonic Wave Transformation Belt
- Item name
- DX Sonic Wave Transformation Belt
- Category
- Accessory
- Availability
- Regular
Rising Power Set (Upgrade Parts)
- Item name
- Rising Power Set (Upgrade Parts)
- Category
- Accessory
- Availability
- Limited
Attachment Transformation Series
- Item name
- Attachment Transformation Series
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular