Makoto Hikawa is Kamen Rider G3, the secondary hero used in the 2001 Kamen Rider series, Kamen Rider Agito, using technology in place of the mystic nature of Agito and organic nature of Gills. He's the first Secondary Rider to appear in the series. G3 was based on The Unidentified Lifeform No. 4 or Kamen Rider Kuuga.
He is a cop chosen to use the G3 System to battle the Lords, whom his superiors labeled as "the Unknown", and keep them from murdering people, Hikawa is an earnest, straight forward, and honorable man, though slightly naive and clumsy. Because he was a regular human, the Lords usually ignore him; but sometimes are surprised that a normal human being can wield such power. One day, while on patrol, Hikawa witnessed the Akatsuki being held by the El of the Sea, taking a boat to investigate and save all but one of its passengers. Because of his heroic role in the incident, which showed his skills in a crisis, Hikawa was assigned to the G3 Unit.
Publication Information
- Protagonist : Makoto Hikawa
- Japanese : 氷川 誠
- Type : Police Officer
- Rider Users : Kamen Rider G3, Kamen Rider G3-X, Kamen Rider G4, Kamen Rider G4-X
- Gender : Male
- HomeWorld : Earth (Main Timeline Continuity)
- Season : Kamen Rider Agito
- First Appearance : Kamen Rider Agito Episod 1 : The Warrior's Awakening
- Last Appearance : Kamen Rider × Super Sentai : Super Hero Taisen
- Number of Appearances : 51 (Agito), 4 (Movie)
- Portrayer : Jun Kaname
- Main View : Full Episod
Hikawa took the G3 System on its first run during the Jaguar Lord case, resulting with a feral Agito damaging the Suit. But overtime, while aiding Agito, Hikawa managed to piece together the nature of the Lords' victims. But when Hojo took his place as the G3's user, believing he got the position for being a hero, Hikawa got transferred to criminal investigations for a short while until he proved his skills by anticipating the Zebra Lords' next target, resuming his role in the G3 squad while decking Hojo when he attempted to capture Agito.
S.I.C. Hero Saga : Kamen Rider Agito - Heaven's Door
There were a lot of killings happening with the recent one being a nude woman found impaled on the top of Tokyo Tower. An Agito was sighted at the scene. While Hikawa was investigating, the Agito and a dog-type Unknown attacked him. Though Exceed Gills and Another Agito appeared to his aid but they were easily getting defeated. Luckily Agito/Shouichi Tsugami finally shown up. The real identity of this Agito was Shouichi Maguichi, who was crazed after being blamed for cheating on the programs for using a hidden camera during his childhood.
Kamen Rider Decade
Hikawa, as G3-X, appeared in episode 1 (in Natsumi Hikari's dream) and episode 31 (as the realization of Natsumi's dream) of Kamen Rider Decade. In the second version of episode 31, aired during the series' rerun, after a initial confront between the 9 Heisei Riders and Decade, more Riders appear, and G3-X was among them. With the Guard Chaser, he quickly catches up with Agito, who boards his Machine Tornador. However, both are seemingly taken out during the Rider War.
OOO, Den-O, All Riders : Let's Go Kamen Riders
Kamen Rider G3-X returns in OOO, Den-O, All Riders: Let's Go Kamen Riders. He reappears alongside the other secondary Heisei era Riders, led by Kamen Rider Birth (Akira Date) during the final battle against the Great Leader of Shocker, to support the other Riders, including Agito. When all the Riders go to their vehicle for a combined attack against the Great Leader, G3-X boards Agito's Machine Tornador in Slider Mode, holding his GX-05 “Cerberus” to provide fire support for Agito's attack.
Kamen Rider × Super Sentai : Super Hero Taisen
G3 was among the Kamen Rider team led by Kamen Rider Knight, Kamen Rider Black, Kamen Rider Zolda, Kamen Rider Hibiki and Kamen Rider Gatack defeated by Gokai Red. It's unknown if he reappeared or not during the final battle.
Video Game appearances
- Kamen Rider Agito & Kuuga Wild Battle
Form
G3
- G3
- Head height : 192 centimeters
- Base weight : 150 kilograms
- Punching power : 1t
- Kicking power : 3t
- Highest jump : 10m (broad)
- Top speed : 100m/10s
- Vision : 5 km approx.
- Hearing : 5 km approx.
- Defense Rating : 8
- Appearances : Episodes 1-4, 6, 14, 17-19, 21-22, Super Hero Taisen
- In light of the threat of Unidentified Lifeforms (the Gurongi), Tokyo's Metropolitan Police Department Unidentified Lifeform (M・P・D/S・A・U・L) received funding from the city government to develop a powered, reinforced exo-suit based on the No.4 Unidentified Lifeform, Kuuga to respond to any menace. However, because the Gurongi was eliminated long before completion, research on the project was postponed indefinitely.
By this time, the data acquired from the G1 and G2 had been implemented into the Generation-3 (3rd generation exo-armor), which was entering its final phase of development, ready for live-combat deployment. But with the emergence of the Lords, the S・A・U・L's G3 unit was reinstated and recommissioned to contend with the threat. Its most potent armament is the GG-Launcher (GG-02 Salamander).
G3-X
- G3-X
- Height : 192cm
- Weight : 176kg
- Punching Power : 2.5t
- Kicking Power : 7.5t
- Highest Jump : 20m
- Top Speed : 100m/8s
- Vision and Hearing : 15km approx.
- Defense Rating : 10/10
- Appearances : Episodes 23-25, 29-31, 33-34, A New Transformation, Project G4, 38-40, Three Great Riders, 41-43, 45-46, 51, Let's Go Kamen Riders
- Using the testbed G3 suit, Sumiko Ozawa went through with the development of this highly-modified exoarmor, using the G3's diagnostic data. All specs and performance potentials have been ramped-up. However, a newly installed AI interface would pose a very serious risk on the operator. The AI's calculations, though perfect, requires precise coordination and synchronization with the suit motor functions.
To this end, only an operator with a clear consciousness can operate it without being physically taxing on the body. To this extent, the suit was made "too perfect". However, in light of this, a new control chip with a modified 'scaled-down' AI was installed to make the suit less demanding. It's newest armament, the GX- Launcher (GX-05 Cerberus), can level an Unknown with ease
G4
- G4
- Head height : 198 centimeters (6ft 4in)
- Base weight : 150 kilograms (330.6lbs)
- Punching power : 4t
- Kicking power : 13t
- Maximum jump height : 25m (82ft)
- Maximum running speed: 100m/7.5s (328ft/3.5sec)
- Vision : 15 km approx. (9.3 miles)
- Hearing : 15 km approx. (9.3 miles)
- Defense Rating : 8
- Kamen Rider G4 was an upgraded version of the G3 system conceptualized by Sumiko Ozawa from the G3-X model. However, the G4 was deemed far too dangerous for use, so Ozawa never included the adjustments in the design schematics. But, Risako Fukami would steal the plans and construct the G4 System herself, adding a Prediction System to improve the AI and make the G4 the most powerful weapon on Earth. Unlike earlier G-Series of Kamen Riders motif based on Kuuga, G4's motif was based on Kamen Rider Agito.
Physically, G4 would reflect Agito's Burning Form, but the horns on G4's helmet resemble Agito's crest horns (unopened) from his basic Ground Form. And fittingly, being a Dark Rider, the colors on G4's eyes (blue) are also colors that happen to contradict Agito's Eyes (yellow); even G3-X's eyes (a much more red shade) also contradict G4's.
However, despite G4's motif being based on Agito instead of Kuuga, G4 still has design elements resembling parts of Kuuga's Standard & Rising Forms (shoulders and trim, although Agito's Burning Form is also shown to have a trim), as well as his Ultimate form (legs, body, arms, and G4's black and yellow color palette at the torso.)
G4-X
- G4-X
- Height : 198cm
- Weight : 180kg
- Punching Power : 3t
- Kicking Power : 8t
- Maximum Jump Height : 22m
- Maximum Running Speed : 100m/7.5s
- G4-X is the upgraded version of the old G4 system. Not much is known about this other than it being a form exclusive to the S.I.C. line. Designed to destroy the rampaging Kamen Rider G1, the suit became more similar to the G3-X system, putting less of a strain and damper on the wearer and sporting a blue coloring instead of black and gray. G4-X was essentially Hikawa in the G3-X armor, but due to damage to it’s helmet from his battle with G4 the G4 helmet was used.
Equipment
- Guard Acceler
- GM-01 Scorpion
- GG-02 Salamander
- GS-03 Destroyer
- GA-04 Anthares
- GK-06 Unicorn
- Guard Chaser
- G-Trailer
- GX-05 Cerberus is one of Kamen Rider G3's weapon. A multi-mode gatling gun, hand-carried in use. Modular attachment include the GM-01 Scorpion and tracker scope. This weapon is exclusive only to the G3-X. A multi-mode Gatling gun, hand-carried in use; modular attachment include GM-01 “Scorpion” and tracker scope; exclusive only to the G3-X
Kamenride : G3
- Main Article : Kamenride : G3
Kamenride : G4
- Main Article : Kamenride : G4
See also:
- Alternative Version : Shouichi Ashikawa