Although raised and trained as a Makai Knight, Rei had a good life as he lived in a luxurious mansion and engaged to be married to his beloved Shizuka; Dōji had concerns that Rei didn't have what it takes to be a full fledged knight due to his kind and gentle nature. However, that would dramatically change after Dōji and Shizuka was murdered by a mysterious knight that greatly resembled Garo. Driven by sadness, rage, and vengeance, his turn to the dark side ironically gave him the conviction and combative quality Dōji hoped he would acquire. Without the people that mattered most to him, Ginga renamed himself Rei. He feels the person who he once was is gone and his personal identity no longer mattered.
Publication Information
- Garo : Rei Suzumura
- Japanese : 涼邑 零
- Version : Garo 2011
- Alter Ego : Zero the Silver Fanged Knight
- Known As :
- Ginga Suzumura : Origin
- Rei Suzumura : Current name
- Zero : Addressed by Silva
- Type : Makai Knight
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- Affiliation : Makai Knight
- Gender : Male
- Origin : Earth
- Season : Garo : Makai Senki
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- Potrayer : Ray Fujita
- Main View : Full Episod
Chapter of the Black Wolf
Once known as Ginga Suzumura is Zero the Silver Fanged Knight of the Western District. He was an orphan and the former knight that wielded the Zero armor took pity on him and raised Ginga as his son and heir to inherit the armor and start his own lineage; therefore the tradition of guardianship survives. Though trained as a Makai Knight, Ginga didn't have the tenacity or murderous intent to be a true warrior. One fateful night, however, Shizuka and Dōji were killed by a warrior who suspiciously resembled Garo the Golden Knight. So Ginga renamed himself Rei and dons the armor of Zero, both a pun on "Zero", with intention to get back at the Makai Knight that took his loved ones away ever since.
Beast of White Night
In GARO: Beast of the White Night, Rei was assigned to help guard the upcoming Kantai ceremony from Horrors' attack. He saved Hyuga and Akatsuki (Tsubasa's disciples) from the Karakuri Horrors. After aiding Kouga and Tsubasa in their fight against Legules, he returns back to his district.
Demon Dragon of the Blue Cries
After Garo left for the Promised Land, Rei visited Kantai to attend the Judgement Tournament. A Makai Knight combat competition, the winner will get a magical amulet that allows him to visit the Land of The Dead to temporarily be reunited with lost loved ones. While watching Tsubasa train new younglings to be the next generation of knights, Tsubasa and Rei talk about the competition. Rei had hoped Tsubasa avoid using magic, but Leo pointed out it's legal so long as the fighter won't use a brush for direct magical combat.
The Makai Flower
Several years has passed and Rei maintained his lone wolf life-style. In between that time, Kouga and Kaoru married and started a family. They had their only son, Raiga, and he was being groomed to become the next Garo. Unfortunately, tragedy struck when the couple vanished when Raiga was only six years old. Rei had promised Kouga at some point that he'll train Raiga at the age of ten, should something happen to him. At exactly on Raiga's tenth birthday, Rei fulfilled his promise by training Raiga.
Abilities
- Makai Knight Training : Dōji privately trained Rei to be highly proficient in combat. His combat skills only became higher after developing a lifelong rivalry with Garo the Golden Knight. While never clamoring for glory, his history with Garo and the Horrors he defeated gained him notoriety and he's considered the 2nd strongest or equally as strong as Garo within the makai community.
- Poison Resistance : Rei was trained to be resistant to various poisons as part of his training. He has built such a tolerance that he would only experience minor discomfort after drinking a lethal dose that would kill a normal person.
- French : Before becoming a knight, Rei had a good education and picked up French as evident when he spoke to Ring in French.
- Main Article : Zero the Silver Fanged Knight
- Origin : Earth
- Version : Garo 2011
- Type : Makai Knight
- Host : Rei Suzumura
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- Appearances : Garo : Makai Senki
