Takeshi (Kamen Rider)
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Takeshi (猛士) is a fictional secret organization in the Japanese tokusatsu production Kamen Rider Hibiki (仮面ライダー響鬼). It has been defending Japan against the threats imposed by an assortment of monstrous creatures called Makamo (魔化魍) for at least hundreds of years.
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[edit] Organization
Headquartered in Yoshino, Nara, Takeshi has offices and agents all over Japan. Each office is assigned a number of combatant agents called Oni (鬼) and a backup team for intelligence, research, logistics, etc. Takeshi has been around for nearly 200 years as stated in Kamen Rider Hibiki and The Seven War Demons. The group was originally started as a partnership between the original Oni warriors and humans. Today the group is more of a training and support group for the Oni. The group was called "Takeshi" to honor the memory of Takeshi Asumu, student of Kamen Rider Hibiki and brother to the founder of Takeshi, Adachi Asumu, who was killed in a rockslide.
[edit] Personnel
- Ichiro Tachibana - The Current Head Official of TAKESHI. A cheerful man who sends the Oni out on their missions and gives them thoughtful advice before they go into battle.
- Kasumi Tachibana - The elder of the Tachibana sisters. A very intelligent individual, like her father. She is usually acts a field support for the Oni providing supplies and extra disc animals. She has a crush on Iori (Kamen Rider Ibuki); unfortunately, early on he just ignores her.
- Hinaka Tachibana - The younger of the Tachibana sisters. Her cheerful demeanor makes up for her lack of intelligence like her older sister. She usually hangs around TAKESHI Headquarters to track the Makamo and rarely goes out into the field. She has a crush on Todayama (Kamen Rider Todoroki), but he is usually clueless about her approaches.
- Akira Amami - Ibuki's apprentice. Her parents were killed by a Makamo giant and only choose to become an Oni in her quest for revenge.
- Midori Takizawa - TAKESHI's Equipment and Weapons designer. She is responsible for creating the sound weapons for the Oni and the Disc Animals. She is an old friend of Hitoshi (Kamen Rider Hibiki), who have been friends since childhood.
- Konosuke Kogure - The Head of TAKESHI's Weapon Design section. He is also a former Oni and Midori's mentor. Much of TAKESHI, including Ichiro, fears him because of his strict personality (with an exception of a few people). When he is angered, he chases his "victim" and hits them with a paddle. He also travels using a motorcycle. His current project was the improvement of the Armed Saber, which he made was almost too powerful for any Oni to control. He also trained Torodoki and Hibiki to improve their powers. The training paid off for Hibiki because it enabled him to wield the Armed Saber.
[edit] Oni
An Oni is an exceptional athlete who has acquired amazing fighting abilities through intensive trainings and the use of advanced weaponry. His or her most powerful equipment is both a weapon and a musical instrument, whose 'pure' sounds are the only means to purge the evil spirits of the Makamo. Oni follow a one-master-one-apprentice tradition.
Upon the retirement of their master, an apprentice will inherit the responsibilities as well as all equipment from his or her predecessor. He or she will often inherit the master's title too, but there are exceptions. When a person transforms into an Oni the persons clothes are often burnt up or slized to pieces in the process, but there is ways to learn how to learn how to not let them be destroyed. If an Oni fights relying on his or her anger, the forehead emblem will grow over the face. When an Oni becomes evil, the headquarters decide if they should be eliminated. If they decide to eliminate the Oni, they send someone from the head family to carry out the task. In the TV series, there are a total of 113 active Oni in Japan, a total of 11 active Oni operate in the Kanto region, but only 8 have shown up in the series. Also 3 other Oni are later introduced and another one is mentioned as the show proceeds. 5 more Oni are introduced in Seven Senki (７人の戦鬼), the movie spin-off of the TV series.
| TV Series Kamen Riders | Motif | Meaning | Japanese |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kamen Rider Hibiki | Taiko | Echo Demon | 響鬼 |
| Kamen Rider Hibiki Kurenai | Taiko | Crimson Echo Demon | 響鬼紅 |
| Kamen Rider Hibiki Soukou | Saber | Armed Echo Demon | 装甲響鬼 |
| Kamen Rider Ibuki | Trumpet | Majestic Breath Demon | 威吹鬼 |
| Kamen Rider Todoroki | Electric guitar | Roaring Demon | 轟鬼 |
| Kamen Rider Zanki | Electric guitar | Beheading Demon | 斬鬼 |
| Kamen Rider Sabaki | Electric guitar, Taiko (S.I.C), Trombone (S.I.C) | Judgement Demon | 裁鬼 |
| Kamen Rider Danki | Taiko | Bullet Demon | 弾鬼 |
| Kamen Rider Eiki | Taiko | Edge Demon | 鋭鬼 |
| Kamen Rider Gouki | Taiko | Strength Demon | 剛鬼 |
| Kamen Rider Touki | Trumpet, Trombone (S.I.C) | War Demon | 闘鬼 |
| Kamen Rider Shouki | Trumpet, Sousaphone (S.I.C) | Victory Demon | 勝鬼 |
| Kamen Rider Banki | Double Neck Electric guitar and Bass guitar | Barbarian Demon | 蛮鬼 |
| Kamen Rider Shuki | Harp | Vermilion Demon | 朱鬼 |
| Kamen Riders With No Appearance | Motif | Meaning | Japanese |
| Kamen Rider Kachidoki | Taiko | Enjoyment Demon | 凱鬼 |
| Kamen Rider Fubuki | Brass | Snow Storm Demon | 吹雪鬼 |
| Kamen Rider Yamabuki | Kotsuzumi | Permanent Yellow Demon | 山吹鬼 |
| Kamen Rider Genki | Guitar | Energy Demon | 弦鬼 |
| Kamen Rider Akatsuki | Taiko | Dawn Demon | 暁鬼 |
| Kamen Rider Michibiki | Trumpet | Guide Demon | 導鬼 |
| Previous Generation･Kamen Rider Zanki | Guitar | Beheading Demon | 先代･斬鬼 |
| Movie Only Kamen Riders | Motif | Meaning | Japanese |
| Kamen Rider Kabuki | Taiko | Festive Demon | 歌舞鬼 |
| Kamen Rider Touki | Gong/Polar Bear | Freezing Demon | 凍鬼 |
| Kamen Rider Kirameki | Cymbals/Golden Dolphin | Shining Demon | 煌鬼 |
| Kamen Rider Nishiki | Triangle/Tiger | West Demon | 西鬼 |
| Kamen Rider Habataki | Flute/Hawk | Feather Demon | 羽撃鬼 |
| Stageshow Kamen Riders | Motif | Meaning | Japanese |
| Kamen Rider Kagayaki | Lamp | Shine Demon | 輝鬼 |
| Kamen Rider Yuki | Taiko | Brave Demon | 勇鬼 |
| Kamen Rider Jaki | Saber/Snake | Snake Demon | 蛇鬼 |
| Kamen Rider Mujaki | Microphone/Snake | Dream Snake Demon | 夢蛇鬼 |
[edit] Disk Animals
Produced mainly for reconnaissance purpose, Disk Animals or Onshikigami (音式神) are shikigami (式神) on compact discs instead of paper. They can switch between their animal forms and disk forms like origami, and can turn invisible at will.
The following kinds of Disk Animals are featured in the TV series:
[edit] List and Description of Disc Animalss
- Green Ape (緑大猿-Ryokuozaru) This disk animal has the special function of video recording images and sound because its intelligence is a little higher than normal. It's acrobatic and suited for through branches in forested areas. It's very strong and delivers a power punch for attack, because of this it can also guard and protect victims from danger.
- Madder Hawk (茜鷹- Akanetaka) The falcon is light weight and suited for covering terrain from the air. With its sharp wings it is capable of cutting attacks in both of its forms. Its weak point is both its duty and recording time is cut short from the energy it consumes from flight.
- Azure Wolf (瑠璃狼-Ruriokami) With its four-legged design, it is best for ground terrain, especially dense brush and rock areas. When sent out in numbers they usually travel in packs. It has a sharp, fanged mouth for attacking targets. Has a long duty and recording time and is very durable.
- Yellow Crab (黄檗蟹-Kihadagani) Is best for recording both above and below water and is suited for travel in wet areas (beaches, swamps, etc) or underwater. Its large pincer claw is strong enough to cut a steel cable and can turn into a drill than can bore through a concrete wall. Its durable design can withstand falling rocks or powerful water currents. It was upgraded very recently from its old design.
- Orange Lion (黄赤獅子-Kiakashishi) Is capable of video recording and has a very long duty and recording time. Can travel thorugh dense brush and rocks. It has a sharp fanged mouth for attacking.
- Light Blue Eagle (浅葱鷲-Asagiwashi) The successor of the Falcon type Disk Animal, it has greater duty and recording time plus can record video as well. Because of its higher intelligence it's capable of united formation with a group of Disk Animals when attacking a monster. It attacks with its sharp wings for cutting attacks in both forms.
- Black Cobra (鈍色蛇-Nibiirohebi) Is capable of amphibious travel and can record underwater. Because of its design its recording abilities is less than other disc animals. Is best suited for small, tight areas it can move through with its slender body. It can coil around the enemy and tighty squeeze them. Because of this it can be used as handcuffs or a rod, it also has a dangerous bite for attacking Makamou.
- Celadon Frog (青磁蛙-Seijigaeru) can function best underwater where it is able to travel up to speeds of nearly mach 1. When used in a battle underwater, this Disc Animal can slice almost anything in half within a matter of seconds.
[edit] Movie Only Disc Animals
Unlike the series only Disc Animals, the Disc Animals used in the movies were gigantic in size. Each being roughly as large as a tree.
| Movie Only Disc Animals | Motif | Meaning | Japanese |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keshizumikarasu | Crow | Charcoal gray Crow | 消炭鴉 |
| Iwabenishishi | Lion | Rock crimson Lion | 岩紅獅子 |
| Shironeriozaru | Ape | Snow white Ape | 白練大猿 |
[edit] Armed Disc Animals
These are stronger versions of Hibki's Disc Animals. They come to him only when he is in Armed Form. They are all the same black and red color, unlike basic Disc Animals that are multi-colored.
| Armed Disc Animals | Motif | Meaning | Japanese |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haganetaka | Hawk | Steel Hawk | 鋼鷹 |
| Kabutoozaru | Ape | Shell Ape | 兜大猿 |
| Yoroigani | Fiddler crab | Armor Crab | 鎧蟹 |
[edit] Takeshi Gear
The Takeshi Gear existed long before the human-Oni Kamen Rider alliance. It is not stated how the original Oni Kamen Riders received their transformation items and weapons. After the human-Oni Kamen Rider alliance known as "Takeshi" was formed, human science was used to help improve the usefulness of the Oni Kamen Rider weapons and transformation devices. These have gone on to be code named as Takeshi Gear after the original Armed Saber crafted by Takeshi Asumu.
[edit] Primary Systems
[edit] Henshin Onsa
The Henshin Onsa is an item resembling a tuning fork. It is the most commonly used transformation device among the Oni Kamen Riders. The Henshin Onsa is used mainly among the Taiko based Kamen Riders. It is said to be the simplest of all transformation devices to make, yet has the capability to unlock the greatest power within all Oni that use it.
[edit] Henshin Onibue
The Henshin Onibue is considered the most difficult of the Takeshi Gear to create. It is used mainly by Kamen Riders who wield weapons based on the use of wind such as a trumpet or flute. These are also the only of the Takeshi Gear that the Head Family of the Takeshi organization uses.
[edit] Henshin Kigen
Henshin Kigen is used mainly by the string instrument based Kamen Riders. These are considered to be uncommon, but neither as rare as the Onibue or as common as the Onsa. The Henshin Kigen is a wrist device, attached the the wrist, the user pulls on a chain that lifts a face plate on the Henshin Kigen. The user the plugs the strings and their body is filled with a powerful burst of lightning as they transform.
[edit] Special Systems
Aside from the basic three transformation devices, there is also a number of other devices that the Oni Kamen Riders can use to either transform or power up into a new form. Most Takeshi Gear that fall into this category are man-made items.
[edit] Armed Saber
The Armed Saber is an ancient sword that was once wielded by the ancestor of Kamen Rider Hibiki. Over the years it was improved with the use of human technology, eventually becoming the sword that it is today. The Armed Saber is equipped with a built in megaphone that allows for Hibiki to use stronger attacks. This weapon can also only be used by advanced Oni Kamen Riders, anyone who tries to use it when not yet of the proper skill will lose their transformation abilities.
[edit] Rekkuu
The Rekkuu is a long staff-like flute. It is only shown to be used by Habataki in the series. It is much like the weapon of Kamen Rider Ibuki in that they both have a similar attacking style and both allow for powerful long range attacks.
[edit] Onifugu Daigo
The Onifugu Daigo is one of the larger of the Takeshi Gear. It is only used by Kamen Rider Shouki. It is a large weapon that is attached to its users' back and can be fit with different ends, allowing for large attacks or a sniper like attack.
[edit] OniTenku Tenku
The OniTenku Tenku is essentially a large trombone. It can be fit with either a normal trombone end that allows for wind based attacks or an end that allows for spider-like projectiles to be launched from it. It is uses by the series' counterpart to Kamen Rider Touki.
[edit] Other Oni Aresenal
Taiko
- Hibiki
- Henshin Onsa (Tuning Fork): Onkaku
- Ongekiko (Taiko Buckle): Kaentsudumi, Bakuretsu Kaentsudumi
- Ongekibou (Drum Sticks): Rekka
- Ongekida: Kaen Renda no Kata, Ikki Kasei no Kata, Gouka Renbu no Kata, Mouka Dotou no Kata, Bakuretsu Kyouda no Kata
- Hibiki Kurenai/Hibiki Crimson
- Henshin Onsa (Tuning Fork): Onkaku
- Ongekiko (Taiko Buckle): Kaentsudumi, Bakuretsu Kaentsudumi
- Ongekibou (Drum Sticks): Rekka
- Ongekida: Shakunetsu Shinku no Kata, Bakuretsu Shinku no Kata, Hibiki
- Hibiki Soukou/Hibiki Armoured
- Henshin Onsa (Tuning Fork): Onkaku
- Ongekiko (Taiko Buckle): Kaentsudumi, Bakuretsu Kaentsudumi
- Ongeki Zouhuku Ken (Saber): Armed Saber
- Ongekibou (Drum Sticks): Rekka
- Ongekiha: Kishin Kakusei, All Ongekida
- Ibuki
- Henshin Onibue (Flute Whistle): Onteki
- Ongekimei (Trumpet Buckle): Narukaze
- Ongekikan (Trumpet Gun): Reppuu
- Ongekibou (Drum Sticks): Yamase
- Ongekisha: Shippuu Issen
- Todoroki
- Henshin Kigen (String Brace): Onjou
- Ongekishin (Guitar Buckle): Raigou
- Ongekigen (Guitar Lance): Retsurai
- Ongekibou (Drum Sticks): Rakurai
- Ongekizan: Raiden Gekishin
- Zanki
- Henshin Kigen (String Brace): Onka
- Ongekishin (Guitar Buckle): Zantetsu
- Ongekishingen (Guitar Lance): Retsuzan
- Ongekizan: Raiden Zanshin
- Danki
- Henshin Onsa (Tuning Fork): unknown
- Ongekiko (Taiko Buckle): Mikageban
- Ongekibou (Drum Sticks): Nachiguro
- Ongekida: Hasai Sazareishi
- Eiki
- Henshin Onsa (Tuning Fork): unknown
- Ongekiko (Taiko Buckle): Hakuryoku
- Ongekibou (Drum Sticks): Rokushou
- Ongekida: Hissatsu Hiccyuu no Kata
- Gouki
- Henshin Onsa (Tuning Fork): unknown
- Ongekiko (Taiko Buckle): Kongou
- Ongekibou (Drum Sticks): Gouriki
- Ongekida: Gouwan Musou, Bakuretsu Randa etc
- Shouki
- Henshin Onibue (Flute Whistle): unknown
- Ongekimei (Trumpet Buckle): Kazataba
- Ongekikan (Trumpet): Taifuu
- Ongekisha: Boufuu Ikki
- Touki
- Henshin Onibue (Flute Whistle): unknown
- Ongekimei (Trumpet Buckle): Tsumuji
- Ongekikan (Trumpet): Arashi
- Ongekisha: Fuujin Dohatsu
- Sabaki
- Henshin Kigen (String Brace): unknown
- Ongekishin (Guitar Buckle): Gokuraku
- Ongekigen (Guitar Lance): Enma
- Kogata Ongekigen (Guitar Daggers): unknown
- Ongekibou (Drum Sticks): Syakubyoushi
- Ongekikan (Trombone): unknown
- Ongekizan: Enma Sabaki
- Banki
- Henshin Kigen (String Brace): unknown
- Ongekishin (Guitar Buckle): Jigoku
- Ongekigen (Guitar Lance): Tougenkyou
- Ongekizan: Meifu Madou
- Shuki
- Henshin Kigen (String Brace): unknown
- Ongekishin (Guitar Buckle): unknown
- Ongekigen (Harp): Kitara
- Ongekisou: Shinten Douchi
[edit] Movie Only
- Kabuki
- Henshin Onsa (Tuning Fork): unknown
- Ongekiko (Taiko Buckle): unknown
- Ongekibou (Drum Sticks): Ressui
- Ongekida: Gouka Kenran
- Touki
- Henshin Onsa (Tuning Fork): unknown
- Ongekiko (Taiko Buckle): unknown
- Ongeki Kanabou (Gong Stick): Rettou
- Ongekiou: Ichigeki Dotou
- Kirameki
- Henshin Onsa (Tuning Fork): unknown
- Ongekimei (Trumpet Buckle): unknown
- Ongeki Cymbal: Retsuban
- Ongekihyou: Keichou Fubaku
- Nishiki
- Henshin Onsa (Tuning Fork): unknown
- Ongekiko (Taiko Buckle): unknown
- Ongeki Triangle: Ressetsu
- Ongekikyou: Irasshai
- Habataki
- Henshin Onsa (Tuning Fork): unknown
- Ongekimei (Trumpet Buckle): unknown
- Ongeki Flute: Rekkuu
- Ongekisha: Senpuu Issen
- Meitou Onsaken (The Onsa's sword form)
[edit] Oni Techniques
- Ki Toujutsu Onisume -Claws that protrude from the Oni's fist.
- Ki Toujutsu Raigeki Ken -An electric charged fist
- Oni Toujutsu Senpuu Jin -A wind covered flying crescent kick.
- Oni Houjutsu Onibi- The Oni opens its mouth and breaths out a large flame.
- Oni Boujutsu Rekka Dan -Taiko sticks flame up creating a torch flame, which can shoot fireballs.
- Oni Boujutsu Rekka Ken -Taiko sticks flame up creating a blade covered in flame.
- Oni Boujutsu Ressui Gasa - A Taiko stick turns into a defensive umbrella.
[edit] Takeshi Vehicles
- Gaika - HONDA Valkyrie Rune
- Tetsumaki - HONDA Shadow 750
- Shiranui - HONDA Element Red
- Raijin - HONDA Element Green
- HONDA CR-V
| Kamen Riders: | Hibiki • Ibuki • Todoroki • Zanki |
|---|---|
| Others: | Makamo • Takeshi • Episodes • Seven Fighting Demons • Asumu Henshin |
