Hayato Ichimonji is Kamen Rider 2, a character from the Japanese Tokusatsu Television series Kamen Rider, the first in the famous Kamen Rider franchise of tokusatsu programs. The secondary Protagonist of the series, like Kamen Rider 1, is a Motorcycle-riding Superhero modeled upon a grasshopper.
Ichimonji is an optimistic man who tries to make people happy and cheerful even in the darkest moments despite his own misfortunes. Although he originally resented his cybernetic enhancements, he has non the less learned to live with it as he fights evil around the world. It was hinted that the reason Ichimonji is a photographer is because he wanted to capture the smiles of people.
Originally, Ichimonji was rather naive, hot headed, and simple in contrast to the more sharp and calm personality Hongo had. It was after sometime did Ichimonji learn to think more with his head and matured to the point where he became a mentor to Kazami alongside Hongo. Although he matured more, Ichimonji doesn't seem to have lost his kindness and good nature as shown in later episodes and sequels. It was hinted in one of the Climax Hero games that Ichimonji is a strict teacher compared to Hongo throughout dialogue between him (Ichimonji) and Kazami.
Publication Information
- Riders : Shocker Rider Number 12
- Japanese : ショッカーライダー No. 12
- Host : Hayato Ichimonji
- Gender : Male
- HomeWorld : Earth (Main Timeline Continuity)
- Season : Kamen Rider
- First Appearance : Kamen Rider Episod 14 : Raid of the Demon Sabotegron
- Last Appearance : Super Hero Taisen GP : Kamen Rider 3
- Number of Appearances :
- Potrayer : Takeshi Sasaki
Born October 10, 1949, Hayato Ichimonji is a free-lance photographer, kidnapped by the organization Shocker in order to become a reconstructed human able to fight the deserter Takeshi Hongo, aka Kamen Rider. Before Shocker scientists had a chance to brainwash him, Hongo appears and saves Ichimonji's sanity. Hongo leaves Japan to fight Shocker branches overseas, and Ichimonji becomes his successor as Kamen Rider, protecting Japan from Shocker's actions.
Some time later, Takeshi Hongo returns to Japan and fights alongside Ichimonji. Now, Hongo is known as Kamen Rider 1 and Ichimonji, Kamen Rider 2. The pair is occasionally called "The Double Riders". With Hongo back, it's Ichimonji who now leaves Japan for training in South America. Near the end of the series, Rider 2 is back to help Rider 1 to defeat Gel-Shocker, Shocker's new denomination.
Form
Shocker Rider Number 12
- Shocker Rider Number 12
- The original form of Hayato Ichimonji as he debuted in the original Manga, this was the form Hayato maintained before being brutally kicked by Takeshi in the head, resulting in a return of Hayato's memories.
- Ironically, he and other Shocker Rider in this manga were made in similar designs and appearances, identical to that of Rider 2.
- Device
- Rider 2 Typhoon : The Rider 2 Typhoon is Kamen Rider 2's transformation belt which has the same functions just like Hongo. His belt has a red strap through the course of the series.
- Vehicles
- Rider 2 Cyclone : A machine given to Ichimonji by Hongo, Taki and Tobei. Cyclone takes the form of an on-road bike and can be ridden by people other than Ichimonji. When Ichimonji transforms into Masked Rider the switch for the bike is also activated and the bike becomes an off-road bike.
- Techniques
- Rider Kick
- Rider Punch
- Rider Chop
- Rider Hoden
- Rider Double Kick
- Rider Triple Kick
- Rider Super High Kick
- Rider Double Chop
- Rider Synchro
- Shocker Rider Lockseed
- Shocker Rider Lockseed : Allows the user to transform into Shocker Arms. The core image depicts the Great Leader in unmasked form while the lid backside image depicts the Shocker's icon. Gaim / Kurokage / Bujin Gaim / Kamuro styled Lockseed. It was the second of 3 unknown Lockseeds during the release of the Showa Rider Lockseeds.
