Originally, Tatsugami was a street fighter without purpose before he was found by Mitsuaki Gamou, who easily defeated him and gave him both a Zodiarts Switch and purpose. Kou is generally quiet and a skilled martial artist, serving as both Gamou's personal aide and bodyguard. He does not hesitate to attack anyone who threatens or dishonors Gamou, as well as anyone who seriously irritates him, even if the offender in question is a fellow Hororscopes member. This is shown that, even though he knows Fourze is important to Gamou's plans, after Gentarou pats Gamou on the shoulders and (rather enthusiastically and loudly) thanks Gamou after feeding him information during the Aquarius incident, Kou transforms into the Leo Zodiarts and attacks without prejudice, barely letting Gentaro transform, and not giving him the chance to use the Cosmic Switch.
Publication Information
- Zodiarts : Kou Tatsugami
- Japanese : 立神 吼
- Type : Zodiarts
- Known As :
- Related : Horoscopes
- Gender : Male
- Season : Kamen Rider Fourze
- HomeWorld : Earth (Main Timeline Continuity)
- First Appearance : Kamen Rider Fourze Episode 1 : Youthful Transformation
- Last Appearance Episode 48 : Kamen Rider Fourze : Youthful Galaxy
- Number of Appearances :
- 16 : Fourze
- 1 : Movie
- Portrayer : Kazutoshi Yokoyama
- Main View : Full Episode
He is extremely loyal to Gamou, following his orders to the letter and will not let anything come in the way of his master's plans, not even his fellow Horoscopes' incompetence, shown when he fought Fourze and Meteor as the Leo Zodiarts so that Libra could carry out his orders. He has a habit of carrying two walnuts with him wherever he goes, shuffling them around in his palms. This actually serves as a sign to his patience, as when he runs out of patience, he crushes them.
Kou is generally quiet and a skilled martial artist, serving as both Gamou's personal aide and bodyguard. He does not hesitate to attack anyone who threatens or dishonors Gamou, as well as anyone who seriously irritates him, even if the offender in question is a fellow Hororscopes member. This is shown that, even though he knows Fourze is important to Gamou's plans, after Gentarou pats Gamou on the shoulders and (rather enthusiastically and loudly) thanks Gamou after feeding him information during the Aquarius incident, Kou transforms into the Leo Zodiarts and attacks without prejudice, barely letting Gentaro transform, and not giving him the chance to use the Cosmic Switch.
He is extremely loyal to Gamou, following his orders to the letter and will not let anything come in the way of his master's plans, not even his fellow Horoscopes' incompetence, shown when he fought Fourze and Meteor as the Leo Zodiarts so that Libra could carry out his orders. He has a habit of carrying two walnuts with him wherever he goes, shuffling them around in his palms. This actually serves as a sign to his patience, as when he runs out of patience, he crushes them.
Games Appeareances The Leo Zodiarts appears as a monster in the video game All Kamen Rider: Rider Generation 2.
Form
Leo Zodiarts
- Main Article : Leo Zodiarts
- Height : 218 cm
- Weight : 182 kg
- By using the Gemini Switch, the Leo Zodiarts/Kou can transform into the Gemini Zodiarts. While as the Gemini Zodiarts, Kou created a Gemini clone to ambush Kisaragi and Sakuta when they and Hayami infiltrated Gamou's lair.
- As the Leo Zodiarts, he is the strongest of the four original Horoscopes, usually using sheer muscle and power to overwhelm his opponents. He is strong enough to shatter Meteor's Mars Breaker and his skin is tough enough to withstand the Meteor Storm Punisher, showing that he's beyond Cancer in terms of offense and defense, as he is more than evenly matched with the two Kamen Riders, even in their most strongest forms.
- He is able to fire a shockwave attack out of his mouth that sounds like a lion's roar, which is strong enough to inflict damage. For close combat, he can transform his arms into two massive triclaws. Due to his tendency to rely on sheer power, he is often seen to be slow. To give himself an edge at times, Leo has the ability to use bursts of super speed to fight when he needs to, which is equally as capable of overwhelming his opponents as his use of sheer power.
- Even in human form, he is a skilled fighter and incredibly strong, as he can crush walnuts with just his grip alone, single-handedly overpower several Foundation X bodyguards without breaking a sweat, and can even destroy Dustards sent his way without having to transform. Kou has an unique ability to use other Horoscope Switches, not only transforming into other Horoscopes Zodiarts, but capable of unleashing the forms' full potential and use them better than their original users.
Scorpion Zodiarts
- Main Article : Scorpion Zodiarts
- Height : 234cm
- Weight : 187kg
- By using the Scorpion Switch, the Leo Zodiarts/Kou can transform into the Scorpion Zodiarts. While as the Scorpion Zodiarts, Kou has a faster-paced kicking style than the original wielder
Cancer Zodiarts
- Main Article : Cancer Zodiarts
- Height : 228cm
- Weight : 188kg
- By using the Cancer Switch, the Leo Zodiarts/Kou can transform into the Cancer Zodiarts. While as the Cancer Zodiarts, Kou has a much more durable shell than the original wielder, and is capable of taking Meteor Storm's Limit Break in just the standard form of Cancer, whereas the same attack had soundly defeated the previous owner while in Supernova form.
Aries Zodiarts
- Main Article : Aries Zodiarts
- Height : 235cm
- Weight : 209kg
- By using the Aries Switch, the Leo Zodiarts/Kou can transform into the Aries Zodiarts. While as the Aries Zodiarts, Kou ambushed the Kamen Rider Club during the Pisces Zodiarts arc.
Capricorn Zodiarts
- Main Article : Capricorn Zodiarts
- Height : 233cm
- Weight : 219kg
- By using the Capricorn Switch, the Leo Zodiarts/Kou can transform into the Capricorn Zodiarts. While as the Capricorn Zodiarts, Kou fought against Fourze and Meteor during the Gemini Zodiarts incident.
Virgo Zodiarts
- Virgo Zodiarts
- Height : 218cm
- Weight : 178kg
- By using the Virgo Switch, the Leo Zodiarts/Kou can transform into the Virgo Zodiarts. While as the Virgo Zodiarts, Kou retrieved the Gemini Switch for Gamou.
Aquarius Zodiarts
- Main Article : Aquarius Zodiarts
- Height : 231 cm
- Weight : 187 kg
- By using the Aquarius Switch, the Leo Zodiarts/Kou can transform into the Aquarius Zodiarts. While as the Aquarius Zodiarts, Kou fought the Libra Zodiarts. He mastered all of Aquarius' abilities, as shown by using the Nectar's severed tendrils to track down his quarry.
Gemini Zodiarts
- Main Article : Gemini Zodiarts
- Height : 218 cm
- Weight : 182 kg
- By using the Gemini Switch, the Leo Zodiarts/Kou can transform into the Gemini Zodiarts. While as the Gemini Zodiarts, Kou created a Gemini clone to ambush Kisaragi and Sakuta when they and Hayami infiltrated Gamou's lair.
