List of Kamen Rider ZEZTZ characters

Kamen Rider ZEZTZ (仮面ライダーゼッツ, Kamen Raidā Zettsu) is a Japanese tokusatsu series that serves as the 36th installment in the Kamen Rider franchise and the seventh entry in the Reiwa era.

Main characters

Baku Yorozu

Baku Yorozu (万津 莫, Yorozu Baku) is a lucid dreamer who becomes an agent of CODE, under the alias Code Number: Seven (コードナンバー：セブン, Kōdo Nanbā Sebun).[1] When he is killed by Three for insubordination during his long precognitive dream, Baku wakes up in the hospital, having restarted from the beginning while retaining all of his memories and equipment as he vows to prevent the dark future that befalls him.[2][3]

Utilizing the Impact (インパクト, Inpakuto) Capsem in conjunction with the sash-like ZEZTZ Driver (ゼッツドライバー, Zettsu Doraibā) belt, Baku can transform into Kamen Rider ZEZTZ Physicam Impact (フィジカムインパクト, Fijikamu Inpakuto). While transformed, he gains muscle growing capabilities.[1] He also wields the Breakam ZEZTZer (ブレイカムゼッツァー, Bureikamu Zettsā), which can be reconfigured into varying forms, such as Sword Mode (ソードモード, Sōdo Mōdo).[4] Additionally, he can assume a variety of forms or enhanced versions using other Capsems, which are as follows:

  • Physicam Transform (フィジカムトランスフォーム, Fijikamu Toransufōmu): An enhanced version of Physicam Impact accessed from the Transform (トランスフォーム, Toransufōmu) Capsem that grants a set of shapeshifting limbs.[4]
  • Physicam Wing (フィジカムウイング, Fijikamu Uingu): An enhanced version of Physicam Impact accessed from the Wing (ウイング, Uingu) Capsem that grants a pair of bat wings and the ability to fire blade-like energy projectiles.[5][6]
  • Technolom Stream (テクノロムストリーム, Tekunoromu Sutorīmu): An auxiliary form accessed from the Stream (ストリーム, Sutorīmu) Capsem that grants aero- and hydrokinesis. In this form, Baku primarily wields the Breakam ZEZTZer in Gun Mode (ガンモード, Gan Mōdo).[6] This form first appears in the film Kamen Rider Gavv: Invaders of the House of Snacks.[7]
    • Technolom Machinery (テクノロムマシーナリー, Tekunoromu Mashīnarī): An enhanced version of Technolom Stream accessed from the Machinery (マシーナリー, Mashīnarī) Capsem that equips Baku with a clawed gauntlet, which can either be enlarged or fire a grappling hook.[8]
    • Technolom Projection (テクノロムプロジェクション, Tekunoromu Purojekushon): An enhanced version of Technolom Stream accessed from the Projection (プロジェクション, Purojekushon) Capsem that grants photokinesis and self-duplication capabilities.[9]
  • Esprim Recovery (エスプリムリカバリー, Esupurimu Rikabarī): An auxiliary form accessed from the Recovery (リカバリー, Rikabarī) Capsem that grants the ability to restore objects and/or heal other organisms. In this form, Baku primarily wields the Breakam ZEZTZer in Axe Mode (アックスモード, Akkusu Mōdo).[10][11]
    • Esprim Barrier (エスプリムバリア, Esupurimu Baria): An enhanced version of Esprim Recovery accessed from the Barrier (バリア, Baria) Capsem that equips Baku with a pair of forearm-mounted shields, which can combine to generate a force field.[12]
  • Paradigm Wonder (パラダイムワンダー, Paradaimu Wandā): An auxiliary form accessed from the Wonder (ワンダー, Wandā) Capsem that grants size changing capabilities. In this form, Baku primarily wields the Breakam ZEZTZer in Scythe Mode (サイズモード, Saizu Mōdo).[13]
    • Paradigm Gravity (パラダイムグラヴィティ, Paradaimu Guraviti): An enhanced version of Paradigm Wonder accessed from the Gravity (グラヴィティ, Guraviti) Capsem that grants gyrokinesis.[14]
  • Inazuma Plasma (イナズマプラズマ, Inazuma Purazuma): An upgrade form accessed from the Plasma (プラズマ, Purazuma) Capsem that grants electrokinesis and superhuman speed. In this form, Baku wields the bladed Inazuma Blaster (イナズマブラスター, Inazuma Burasutā) bow, which can combine with the Breakam ZEZTZer's Breakam Blade (ブレイカムブレード, Bureikamu Burēdo) piece to access the former's Great Sword Mode (グレートソードモード, Gurēto Sōdo Mōdo). However, extended use of this form puts him at risk of electrical overload.[15][16]
    • Plasma Booster (プラズマブースター, Purazuma Būsutā): The evolved form of Inazuma Plasma accessed from the Booster (ブースター, Būsutā) Capsem that grants warp speed capabilities.[17]
  • Catastrom (カタストロム, Katasutoromu): Baku's super form accessed from the drone-like Dualmare (デュアルメア, Dyuarumea) Capsem that grants superhuman strength and the ability to channel any of his preexisting forms' powers. In this form, he wields the Triple ZEZTZer (トリプルゼッツァー, Toripuru Zettsā) Gatling gun. However, if Baku hesitates in destroying his opponents for even a moment, the Dualmare Capsem will strain his body and forcefully cancel his transformation.[18][19][2]

Baku Yorozu is portrayed by Ryutaro Imai (今井 竜太郎, Imai Ryūtarō). As a child, Baku is portrayed by Towa Watanabe (渡邉 斗翔, Watanabe Towa)

Nem

Nem (ねむ, Nemu) is a nationally popular celebrity and the queen of commercials. Once someone sees Nem, they will definitely have dreams of her.[1] She was brought into existence by a Nightmare born from her mother The Lady's subconscious before the latter separated from her to keep CODE from taking her away.[2] As a child, Nem lived in several children's care facilities until Masumi Bijogi (美女木 真澄, Bijogi Masumi), the CEO of her talent agency, adopted her.[8] Four years before the series, she was involved in a car accident that put her into a comatose state before The Lady kidnapped her.[9][20] She is awakened from her comatose state by Baku before getting captured by CODE for experimentation during the latter's long precognitive dream.[19]

Nem is portrayed by Maho Horiguchi (堀口 真帆, Horiguchi Maho).

NOX

NOX (ノクス, Nokusu) is the mysterious man behind the Nightmare attacks who was an agent of CODE, under the alias Code Number: Four (コードナンバー：フォー, Kōdo Nanbā Fō).[1][14] His real identity is Kensei Odaka (小鷹 賢政, Odaka Kensei), a detective of the Tokyo Police Department and a member of its Paranormal Affairs Division before resigning from the police and disappearing a year before the series, discarding his original name and identity.[10][11][12] He is killed by Kamen Rider ZEZTZ for murdering Kureha and Five during Baku's long precognitive dream.[19]

Throughout the series, NOX has assumed the following forms:

  • NOX Knight (ノクスナイト, Nokusu Naito): NOX's Kamen Rider-esque warrior form accessed from the Erase (イレイス, Ireisu) Capsem in conjunction with the sash-like Knight Invoker (ナイトインヴォーカー, Naito Invōkā) belt that grants nihilikinesis. While transformed, he wields the Breakam Buster (ブレイカムバスター, Bureikamu Basutā), which can switch between its sword-like Calibur Mode (カリバーモード, Karibā Mōdo) and its rifle-like Launcher Mode (ランチャーモード, Ranchā Mōdo).[11][12][21]
  • Kamen Rider NOX (仮面ライダーノクス, Kamen Raidā Nokusu): NOX's Rider form accessed from the Shadow (シャドウ, Shadō) Capsem in conjunction with the sash-like NOX Driver (ノクスドライバー, Nokusu Doraibā) belt that grants umbrakinesis. While transformed, he wields the Breakam Buster.[22][20] Additionally, he can assume a variety of forms using other Capsems.
    • Gun Shadow (ガンシャドウ, Gan Shadō): An auxiliary form accessed from the Gun (ガン, Gan) Capsem that equips NOX with a right forearm-mounted cannon.[23]

NOX is portrayed by Yuki Furukawa (古川 雄輝, Furukawa Yūki).

Sieg

Sieg (ジーク, Jīku) is a criminal who was sentenced to 1000 years in prison.[24]

Utilizing the Punish (パニッシュ, Panisshu) Capsem in conjunction with the Breakam DAWN (ブレイカムドォーン, Bureikamu Doōn) sword, which can switch between its one-piece Great Sword Mode (大剣モード, Taiken Mōdo) and its two-piece Twin Sword Mode (双剣モード, Sōken Mōdo), Sieg can transform into Kamen Rider DAWN (仮面ライダードォーン, Kamen Raidā Doōn).[25][24]

Sieg is portrayed by Kousei Amano (天野 浩成, Amano Kōsei).

Recurring characters

Tetsuya Fujimi

Tetsuya Fujimi (富士見 鉄也, Fujimi Tetsuya) is a detective of the Tokyo Police Department, with the rank of Assistant Inspector, and the chief of its Paranormal Affairs Division (怪事課, Kaijika) which investigates mysterious unsolved cases known as Black Cases (ブラックケース, Burakku Kēsu).[1]

Tetsuya Fujimi is portrayed by Kenta Mishima (三嶋 健太, Mishima Kenta).

Nasuka Nagumo

Nasuka Nagumo (南雲 なすか, Nagumo Nasuka) is an elite rookie detective of the Tokyo Police Department, with the rank of Assistant Inspector, and a member of its Paranormal Affairs Division.[1]

Nasuka Nagumo is portrayed by Rina Onuki (小貫 莉奈, Onuki Rina).

Minami Yorozu

Minami Yorozu (万津 美浪, Yorozu Minami) is Baku's younger sister and a talent manager who lives with him.[1]

Minami Yorozu is portrayed by Miki Yagi (八木 美樹, Yagi Miki).

CODE

CODE (コード, Kōdo; Confidential Organized Defensive Establishment) is a defense organization against the Nightmares. Each member has a Code Number (コードナンバー, Kōdo Nanbā) alias.[1] The cram school Baku and Kureha attended as children served as a front for CODE's agent training center, and the students in said school's special class which NOX was in charge of in the past were unknowingly trained to be agents through the Dream Learning (ドリームラーニング, Dorīmu Rāningu) process.[15][16]

Similarly to Baku, certain CODE members utilize spherical Capsem (カプセム, Kapusemu) devices in conjunction with the sash-like Lord Invoker (ロードインヴォーカー, Rōdo Invōkā) belt to transform into Kamen Rider-esque warriors known as Lords (ロード, Rōdo). While transformed, they each carry a Breakam Breaker (ブレイカムブレイカー, Bureikamu Bureikā), which like the Breakam ZEZTZer can be reconfigured into varying forms.[26][27]

Zero

Code Number: Zero (コードナンバー：ゼロ, Kōdo Nanbā Zero) is the mysterious commander of CODE who uses the CODE Zeroider (コードゼロイダー, Kōdo Zeroidā), a remote-operated humanoid drone that can transform into a motorcycle for Baku to ride into battle, as his avatar. He frequently speaks in English and freely switches between it and Japanese when conversing with others.[1][4] Zero goes missing in action after Kamen Rider NOX defeats him and steals the CODE Zeroider's memory unit to learn of CODE's location.[22] He eventually comes out of hiding once The Lady begins her attack on CODE.[2]

Like Baku, Zero wields the Breakam ZEZTZer in combat. He also carries the Booster Capsem, which allows him to increase the CODE Zeroider's fighting capabilities.[14][22]

Zero is portrayed by Jay Kabira (川平 慈英, Kabira Jiei).

Three

Code Number: Three (コードナンバー：スリー, Kōdo Nanbā Surī) is the cold-hearted and ruthless executive of CODE who replaces Zero as commander following the latter's defeat by Kamen Rider NOX.[20]

Utilizing the Extra (エクストラ, Ekusutora) Capsem in conjunction with the Lord Invoker, Three can transform into Lord Three (ロードスリー, Rōdo Surī). While transformed, he primarily wields his Breakam Breaker in its sword-like Blade Mode (ブレードモード, Burēdo Mōdo). He also carries the Clear (クリア, Kuria) Capsem, which grants invisibility.[2]

Three is portrayed by Yuki Tamaki (玉城 裕規, Tamaki Yūki).

Five

Code Number: Five (コードナンバー：ファイブ, Kōdo Nanbā Faibu) is an arrogant and brash agent of CODE.[26] He along with Kureha is killed by NOX for attempting to destroy the Disaster Nightmare during Baku's long precognitive dream.[18]

Utilizing the Shock (ショック, Shokku) Capsem in conjunction with the Lord Invoker, Five can transform into Lord Five (ロードファイブ, Rōdo Faibu). While transformed, he primarily wields his Breakam Breaker in Knuckle Mode (ナックルモード, Nakkuru Mōdo).[26][27]

Five is portrayed by Shin Koyanagi (小柳 心, Koyanagi Shin).

Kureha Miyamoto

Kureha Miyamoto (宮本 紅覇, Miyamoto Kureha) is an agent of CODE, under the alias Code Number: Six (コードナンバー：シックス, Kōdo Nanbā Shikkusu), who was a high school classmate of Nasuka. After Three erased her memories of CODE, Kureha worked as a journalist until she regains her memories as an agent and returns to CODE.[23][16][3] She along with Five is killed by NOX for attempting to destroy the Disaster Nightmare during Baku's long precognitive dream.[18]

Utilizing the Panic (パニック, Panikku) Capsem in conjunction with the Lord Invoker, Kureha can transform into Lord Six (ロードシックス, Rōdo Shikkusu). While transformed, she primarily wields her Breakam Breaker in its handgun-like Shoot Mode (シュートモード, Shūto Mōdo).[27]

Kureha Miyamoto is portrayed by Yuzuki Hirakawa (平川 結月, Hirakawa Yuzuki).

Nightmares

The Nightmares (ナイトメア, Naitomea) are monsters that appear in humans' dreams to give them night terrors and turn their fears into reality. When defeated, certain Nightmares are sealed within Capsems for the Kamen Riders, Lords, and/or NOX Knight to use their powers.[1][21]

  • Gun Nightmare (ガンナイトメア, Gan Naitomea): A hoplophobia-themed monster born from Baku's subconscious. He is destroyed by Kamen Rider ZEZTZ and sealed into the Gun Capsem by The Lady.[1][23] Voiced by Satoshi Tsuruoka (鶴岡 聡, Tsuruoka Satoshi).
  • Bomb Nightmare (ボムナイトメア, Bomu Naitomea): An ekrixiphobia-themed monster born from Fujimi's subconscious. He is destroyed by Kamen Rider ZEZTZ.[4][28] Voiced by Kōsuke Echigoya (越後屋 コースケ, Echigoya Kōsuke).
  • Crow Nightmare (クロウナイトメア, Kurō Naitomea): An ornithophobia-themed monster born from the subconscious of Miyuki Asamiya (麻宮 みゆき, Asamiya Miyuki), daughter of the Minister of Foreign Affairs. He is destroyed by Kamen Rider ZEZTZ.[5][6] Voiced by Masato Sugiyama (杉山 優斗, Sugiyama Masato).
  • Prison Nightmare (プリズンナイトメア, Purizun Naitomea): A carcerophobia-themed monster born from Bijogi's subconscious. It is destroyed by Kamen Rider ZEZTZ.[8][9]
    • Soevil (ソウイビル, Sōibiru): The Prison Nightmare's robotic foot soldiers.[8]
  • Poison Nightmare (ポイズンナイトメア, Poizun Naitomea): A toxiphobia-themed monster born from the subconscious of Rentaro Sannoh (山王 廉太郎, San'nō Rentarō), the owner-chef of the Royale Shirogane (ROYALE城金, Roiyaru Shirogane) restaurant. She is destroyed by Kamen Rider ZEZTZ.[10][11] Voiced by Ayaka Maekawa (前川 綾香, Maekawa Ayaka).
  • Mold Nightmare (モウルドナイトメア, Mōrudo Naitomea): A mycophobia-themed monster born from the subconscious of Taro Atsumi (渥美 太郎, Atsumi Tarō), an art forger. He is destroyed by Kamen Rider ZEZTZ.[12][13] Voiced by Yasuhiko Kawazu (川津 泰彦, Kawazu Yasuhiko).
  • Meteor Nightmare (メテオナイトメア, Meteo Naitomea): A meteorophobia-themed monster born from the subconscious of Seiya Ishii (石井 星也, Ishii Seiya), an elementary school student. It is destroyed by Kamen Rider ZEZTZ.[14] Voiced by Kyohei Yamaguchi (山口 恭平, Yamaguchi Kyōhei).[29]
  • Shadow Nightmare (シャドウナイトメア, Shadō Naitomea): A sciophobia-themed monster born from NOX's subconscious. He is destroyed by Kamen Rider ZEZTZ and sealed into the Shadow Capsem by The Lady.[15][17][22] Voiced by Kensuke Satō (佐藤 健輔, Satō Kensuke).
  • Wolf Nightmare (ウルフナイトメア, Urufu Naitomea): A lupophobia-themed monster born from the subconscious of Haru Kitazato (北里 春, Kitazato Haru), a nurse. His personal vehicle is the Red Flagger (レッドフラッガー, Reddo Furaggā) motorcycle. He is destroyed by Kamen Rider NOX.[22][20] Voiced by Kōsuke Takaguchi (高口 公介, Takaguchi Kōsuke).
    • Gang Wolf Nightmare (ギャングウルフナイトメア, Gyangu Urufu Naitomea): A scelerophobia-themed variant of the Wolf Nightmare born from the subconscious of an unidentified person.[24]
  • Death Game Nightmare (デスゲームナイトメア, Desu Gēmu Naitomea): A ludophobia-themed monster born from Kureha's subconscious. He is destroyed by Kamen Rider ZEZTZ.[23][16] Voiced by Setsuji Satō (佐藤 せつじ, Satō Setsuji).
  • Baby Nightmare (ベビーナイトメア, Babī Naitomea): An army of pediophobia-themed monsters born from the subconscious of children, including Sōta Watari (渡利 蒼大, Watari Sōta) and Tomoko Taira (平 朋子, Taira Tomoko). Most of them are destroyed by Kamen Rider ZEZTZ, while some are sacrificed to awaken the Disaster Nightmare.[23][26][27] Voiced by Kaori Takaoka (高岡 香, Takaoka Kaori).
  • Disaster Nightmare (ディザスターナイトメア, Dizasutā Naitomea): A catastrophobia-themed monster born from the deep subconscious of children, including Sōta Watari and Tomoko Taira, who refer to him as the "Demon King" (魔王, Maō). He is destroyed by Kamen Rider ZEZTZ.[27][19] Voiced by Akio Kaneda (金田 明夫, Kaneda Akio).
  • Catastrophe Gore Nightmare (カタストロフゴアナイトメア, Katasutorofu Goa Naitomea): An apocalyptophobia-themed monster born from Baku's deep subconscious. It is sealed into the Dualmare Capsem by Baku.[18]

Other Nightmares

  • Cat Nightmare (キャットナイトメア, Kyatto Naitomea): An ailurophobia-themed monster born from Minami's subconscious. This Nightmare appears exclusively in the web-exclusive series Kamen Rider ZEZTZ: Series of Sister's Substory: Agent Minami.[30]

The Lady

The Lady (ザ・レディ, Za Redi) is the mysterious leader of the Nightmares, NOX's handler, and Nem's mother who was an agent of CODE, under the alias Code Number: Two (コードナンバー：ツー, Kōdo Nanbā Tsū). In the real world, she assumes the identity of a clinical psychologist named Sayuri Ando (安堂 小百合, Andō Sayuri). She is killed by Three for betraying CODE during Baku's long precognitive dream.[17][20][19][2]

Utilizing the Chaos (カオス, Kaosu) Capsem in conjunction with the Lady Gauntlet (レディガントレット, Redi Gantoretto), The Lady can summon Nightmares to fight for her.[2]

The Lady is portrayed by Rie Mimura (美村 里江, Mimura Rie).

Notes

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Start". Kamen Rider ZEZTZ. Episode 1. September 7, 2025. TV Asahi.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g "Break". Kamen Rider ZEZTZ. Episode 24. March 1, 2026. TV Asahi.
  3. ^ a b "Get Started". Kamen Rider ZEZTZ. Episode 25. March 8, 2026. TV Asahi.
  4. ^ a b c d "Explode". Kamen Rider ZEZTZ. Episode 2. September 14, 2025. TV Asahi.
  5. ^ a b "Rob". Kamen Rider ZEZTZ. Episode 4. September 28, 2025. TV Asahi.
  6. ^ a b c "Crash". Kamen Rider ZEZTZ. Episode 5. October 5, 2025. TV Asahi.
  7. ^ Sugihara, Teruaki (Director) (July 25, 2025). Kamen Raidā Gavu Okashi no Ie no Shinryakusha 仮面ライダーガヴ お菓子の家の侵略者 [Kamen Rider Gavv: Invaders of the House of Snacks] (Motion picture) (in Japanese). Japan: Toei Company.
  8. ^ a b c d "Imprison". Kamen Rider ZEZTZ. Episode 6. October 12, 2025. TV Asahi.
  9. ^ a b c "Punish". Kamen Rider ZEZTZ. Episode 7. October 19, 2025. TV Asahi.
  10. ^ a b c "Serve". Kamen Rider ZEZTZ. Episode 8. October 26, 2025. TV Asahi.
  11. ^ a b c d "Poison". Kamen Rider ZEZTZ. Episode 9. November 9, 2025. TV Asahi.
  12. ^ a b c d "Vanish". Kamen Rider ZEZTZ. Episode 10. November 16, 2025. TV Asahi.
  13. ^ a b "Rot". Kamen Rider ZEZTZ. Episode 11. November 23, 2025. TV Asahi.
  14. ^ a b c d "Extinguish". Kamen Rider ZEZTZ. Episode 13. December 7, 2025. TV Asahi.
  15. ^ a b c "Thunder". Kamen Rider ZEZTZ. Episode 14. December 14, 2025. TV Asahi.
  16. ^ a b c d "Decide". Kamen Rider ZEZTZ. Episode 19. January 25, 2026. TV Asahi.
  17. ^ a b c "Lighten". Kamen Rider ZEZTZ. Episode 15. December 21, 2025. TV Asahi.
  18. ^ a b c d "Revenge". Kamen Rider ZEZTZ. Episode 22. February 15, 2026. TV Asahi.
  19. ^ a b c d e "Destroy". Kamen Rider ZEZTZ. Episode 23. February 22, 2026. TV Asahi.
  20. ^ a b c d e "Pursue". Kamen Rider ZEZTZ. Episode 17. January 11, 2026. TV Asahi.
  21. ^ a b "Impact". Kamen Rider ZEZTZ. Episode 12. November 30, 2025. TV Asahi.
  22. ^ a b c d e "Escape". Kamen Rider ZEZTZ. Episode 16. January 4, 2026. TV Asahi.
  23. ^ a b c d e "Shoot". Kamen Rider ZEZTZ. Episode 18. January 18, 2026. TV Asahi.
  24. ^ a b c "Play". Kamen Rider ZEZTZ. Episode 27. March 22, 2026. TV Asahi.
  25. ^ "Gather". Kamen Rider ZEZTZ. Episode 26. March 15, 2026. TV Asahi.
  26. ^ a b c d "Presage". Kamen Rider ZEZTZ. Episode 20. February 1, 2026. TV Asahi.
  27. ^ a b c d e "Burst". Kamen Rider ZEZTZ. Episode 21. February 8, 2026. TV Asahi.
  28. ^ "Erode". Kamen Rider ZEZTZ. Episode 3. September 21, 2025. TV Asahi.
  29. ^ "神鳴る" (in Japanese). Kamen Rider Web. Retrieved December 7, 2025.
  30. ^ Kamen Rider ZEZTZ: Series of Sister's Substory: Agent Minami. Episode 1. September 7, 2025.
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