Kamen Rider ZO

Masaru is the lab assistant who is transformed into Kamen Rider ZO. He experiences a two-year coma after the transformation and is awakened by a telepathic call to protect Hiroshi. He fights to shield Hiroshi and Reiko, demonstrating loyalty and determination as he embodies the hero’s burden.

A geneticist and Hiroshi’s father, he initiates the experiments that awaken Masaru. He ultimately sacrifices his life to damage the Neo-Lifeform’s pool, enabling ZO’s escape. His ambition drives the central conflict between scientific pursuit and human consequence.

Hiroshi’s eccentric inventor grandfather who initially dismisses the monster tale but later aids the group. His workshop provides a haven and resources for the protagonists. He serves as a quirky, supportive mentor who helps bridge belief and disbelief.

The doctor’s son who becomes a focal point of the mystery behind his father’s experiments. He grapples with revelations about his father and the danger surrounding him. His fate becomes a driving force for the action as the story moves toward its climax.

A karate student who crosses paths with Hiroshi and Masaru during their escape. She becomes part of the group seeking safety and contributes to the dynamic of teamwork and courage. Her presence adds resilience and camaraderie to the journey.

The evolved Neo-Lifeform that manipulates bodies and generates threats for the group. It absorbs Masaru and commands other creations, underscoring the desire for a perfect being. Its plan hinges on using Hiroshi’s vitality to reach ultimate perfection.

One of Doras’ creations that hunts the group, heightening the peril of the escape. It amplifies the stakes and adds another formidable obstacle for ZO to overcome. Its defeat marks progress in the hero’s mission to protect Hiroshi.

A humanoid bat monster that terrorizes the group and challenges ZO’s efforts. It embodies the mutation-driven menace driving the confrontation against Hiroshi. ZO defeats Bat-Man to secure the group’s escape and continue the mission.