Arata Kagami

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 is a member of ZECT who became the second after the TheBee Zecter had abandoned So Yaguruma. However, he gave up TheBee after refusing orders to eliminate Kabuto, but later became in his own right.
==Biography==
He started out a low-level field agent of ZECT who's responsible for surveillance during battles. He also works with Hiyori at Bistro La Salle. He has a good heart but is hot-blooded and will often act without thinking about the repercussions of his actions. During the first episode, Kagami attempted to become Kabuto with a Rider Belt but failed as the Kabuto Zecter had chosen Tendo. He joined ZECT in order to avenge his younger brother who was killed by Worms.
He was later confronted by Bellcricetus Worm, the Worm that had killed and mimicked his brother, Kagami could not bring himself to kill the Worm as he thought it would be killing the last remnants of his brother. Kabuto would also not kill the Worm until Kagami made the choice to allow him to kill the Worm. Kagami was later chosen by the TheBee Zecter to become Kamen Rider TheBee after it rejected the previous user, So Yaguruma, and reacted to his desperation to protect the wounded Shadow members. Kagami, however, gave up his role as TheBee after he was torn between the orders of ZECT to eliminate Kabuto and his budding friendship towards Tendo.
He later realized that Tendo did not want a friendship with him—after accepting this fact and renewing his pledge to destroy all Worms, Tendo let him back into his life. He was later framed by Shun Kageyama as being a traitor to ZECT, but this was simply to lure the real traitor out. He would have died if Tendo had not saved him. This incident ignites Kagami's will to destroy Worms on his own.
Although he is given a chance to test the Gatack Zecter, he was attacked by it when it rejected him. When Kagami goes to rescue the young boy Makoto, whom he met in the warehouse, Makoto's true form is revealed to be Tarantes Worm, who kills Kagami and leaves quickly. After the Worm leaves, a mystery man appears and equips Kagami's lifeless body with a Zecter belt. Kagami then revives due to the capability of the ZECT belt's energy field. Later, Kagami calls upon the Gatack Zecter and goes on to fight the Tarantes Worm only to be saved by him in the end by shielding him from the explosion detonated by the Shadow Troopers. This convinces him that Worms have a humane side to them; but is mocked when Kabuto tells him he's "naive as usual." Gatack tells Kabuto that he is who he is and nothing can change that. His design looks similar to Kabuto's except he has mandible horns and is colored blue with red eyes. The voice of Gatack Zecter differs from the other Zecters. He decides to work together with Misaki and Tadokoro to find out the truth of the Masked Rider Project after he confronted Mishima.
During a battle, Kagami discovered the true identity of Tsurugi Kamishiro (Kamen Rider Sasword). After seeing Tsurugi's devotion to avenge his sister, Kagami decided to protect Tsurugi. This eventually caused a fight between Gatack and Kabuto to prevent Kabuto from killing Tsurugi. After this, Kagami and Tendo witnessed the transformation of Hiyori to a Worm. Despite her being a Worm, Kagami works together with Tendo to protect her. But their results end in failure as Hiyori disappears with the man in the iron mask. This incident leads Tendo into joining ZECT in order to destroy it from within and also starts collecting Zecters. Kagami does not believe in Tendo's method of collecting all the Zecters so he can save Hiyori. This eventually sparks a furious fight between Gatack and Kabuto, which Gatack ends up losing. Tendo wants Kagami to give up the Gatack Zecter but Kagami refuses, stating that Riders are meant to protect humans. Kagami is seemingly destroyed by Cammarus Worm in episode 34, but he is saved when Hyper Kabuto uses the Hyper Zecter, although unsure of its function, to reverse the flow of time and save his life. Even after this Tendo still told Kagami that they will fight one day to finish things.
Kagami is told by the ZECT HQ to protect Daigo Tachikawa at first, but Kagami soon discovers he is a Worm, but realizes then he realizes again that Daigo is not a Worm that destroys humans. Kagami later finds Daigo again, this time taking him to Tsurugi's house to heal him. However, after the short confrontation, Daigo realizes Tsurugi is a Worm and uses the Sasword Zecter to escape from him. Kagami was referred to by Tachikawa as "Arata Kagami, the one chosen by the god of battle". This was also shown in the report found at Area X. During the battle with Cochlea Worm, Kabuto’s Red Shoes System activates, which leaves Gatack alone to try and stop him. Ultimately succeeding, they are attacked by the Hopper Riders shortly after and are defeated horribly. In the end however, Kagami and Tendo make a promise with each other, if Tendo goes berserk again and tries to kill Hiyori, Kagami will kill him, vice versa. Tendo also no longer wants to own the Gatack Zecter, for no one would be able to stop him if Kagami were to ever disappear.
Kagami's suspicions about ZECT begin to grow during episode 41 when they unknowingly escort a group of Natives. When they are attacked by a group of Salis Worms, the Natives attempt to escape, referring to Gatack as "The Top's son". Confused, he is the first one to meet Reiji Nogi, the executive class Worm that was able to defeat him in one attack. Kagami then goes to his father, and he tells him the origin of ZECT. Kagami discovers that the Natives came to Earth 35 years ago and made an agreement to help create the Masked Rider System. In turn, ZECT would help protect the Natives against the Worms that would arrive later. His father tells him that his soul now belongs to the Natives, and Kagami needs to be the one to carry it on. After hearing this, Kagami begins to fear that his sole existence is to be the catalyst for defeating Worms. Kagami's faith is further shattered when he discovers Tadakoro is a Native, thanks to the accidental exposure of AMB (Anti Mimic Bomb) gas. Shocked and dismayed, Kagami continues to wonder about why Tadokoro hid this secret, and so he is unable to fight.
In turn, he is defeated by both some Salis Worms and Nogi in a matter of minutes. Kagami is eventually led off by Misaki, but he is still angry at Tadakoro for hiding the fact that he is a Native. During episode 42, Kagami is chosen as the negotiator to rescue the Natives. Nogi has demanded that ZECT give up their last AMB and they will release the Natives, along with Tadakoro. Kagami, still angry at ZECT refuses and even gives up his Gatack Buckle. However, after Tendo talks to him, he realizes that his father wanted him to save the Natives, but at the time keeping the AMB. Realizing that he needs to catch his father's feelings, Kagami goes and meets Mishima, taking the AMB from him . Through trick and trap, they are able to rescue the Natives and protect the AMB, although Kagami is once again defeated by Nogi. Tendo arrives on the scene and displays his new power as he uses the Perfect Zecter Gun Mode to defeat Cassis Worm Dimidius.
After patching things up with Tadokoro, Kagami once again has a brighter outlook on life. While playing again at the baseball field, Kagami meets his father again, who shows that he does indeed love Kagami and plays catch with him. In turn, Kagami is finally able to accept his father's feelings. Soon after, Kagami meets Cassis Worm Gladius in battle, and his Rider Kick attack goes horribly wrong, with the kick being returned against Kagami. It is later discovered that Gladius and his Worm army are planning to assault Area Z, the place where the original Masked Rider System was created.
After leaving the Hospital, Kagami discovers that Tendo is planning to lose to Dark Kabuto in order to find Hiyori's whereabouts, and immediately finds Tendo, shouting the sense back into him. Despite this, Tendo states that he cannot fight for Hiyori anymore, as she is happier with the fake. Kagami however, believes that Hiyori is trying to protect Tendo, and tells him that he needs to go after her. After Tendo leaves for Hiyori's world, Kagami goes on to fight Cassis Worm. He meets Kageyama who has once again become TheBee, but their attacks fail, and Nogi defeats them once more. Kagami is able to return to the battle before Tadokoro detonated Area Z. Gatack, KickHopper, and Kabuto then execute a three-way Rider Kick, effectively neutralizing Cassis Worm who was then destroyed by Hyper Kabuto.
Gatack is called upon to fight the Worms that are constantly appearing, but he is sidetracked after discovering that Misaki has agreed to Tsurugi's request for a date. Unwilling to tell her that Tsurugi is a Worm, he follows them on their date, only to discover that Tsurugi does indeed lose control, forcing Kagami to save Misaki.
Despite this, both Tsurugi and Misaki end up being completely infuriated at Kagami. Misaki is astonished that Kagami knew all along Tsurugi was a Worm, but never told her. Tsurugi is mad at Kagami for similar reasons, that even though Kagami knew all this, he never told him. Kagami finally tells Tendo of Tsurugi's true identity later, but still believes that he isn't entirely evil. Tendo on the other hand, decides to defeat him, as with all other Worms. After rushing off to meet Clipeus once again, Scorpio Worm rises from the sea and assaults Kagami. Kagami, unwilling to fight his friend, gets defeated. Meeting Tsurugi again, Kagami tries to convince him to live as a human again, handing him Misaki's present. However, Tsurugi punches Kagami out instead, and takes the Gatack Zecter. Kidnapping Kagami, Tsurugi attempts to destroy all the Zecters, but fails as Kagami and Tendo are able to regain their Zecters. While Tendo goes to fight Scorpio Worm, Kagami takes on one of the Clipeuses, effectively defeating him with a Rider Kick.
Kagami's father Riku has finally announced to the world, saying that the Worm threat is finally over. Kagami is given the task of delivering the necklaces that can warn humans when a Worm is near. However, he meets conflict in Tendo when Tendo states that there is something desperately wrong with the device. After multiple conflicts, Kagami is finally able to confront Tendo, but Tendo escapes, and only leaves an injured Renge behind. This leaves Kagami, Todokoro, and Misaki even more furious at Tendo for his unexplainable actions. Later on, Kagami encounters Tendo once more and demands to know his reasons for destroying the necklaces. Tendo states that they are turning humans into Natives; not believing this, Kagami and Tendo do battle. With the help of the ZECTroopers, Kabuto is defeated. After defeating Kabuto, Kagami receives a call from Misaki, telling him that Mishima has taken over ZECT. Kagami then goes to rescue his father, who tells him that no matter what, he must believe Kabuto and fight alongside him.
During the final stage, Kagami finally realizes that the necklaces, along with Mishima's broadcast signals, are changing humans into Natives. After knowing Mishima's evil plot, Misaki and Tadokoro aided him. Kagami confronted Mishima and Negishi, only to be defeated by Mishima and is almost killed, until Tendo arrives at the scene. Kagami realizes that they are the only ones who can save the world now, and must do it no matter what. Together with Hyper Kabuto, they are able to destroy Mishima, thus ensuring the safety of the world. Within his last moments, Mishima collides with the meteorite, setting off an explosion and ruining their entire operation.
After realizing the battle is over, he removes the Gatack Zecter, letting it go, and watches it fly away with the Kabuto Zecter to an unknown destination. Kagami then falls to the ground with exhaustion, and as he smiles, he realized that the battle is finally over. After hearing Tendo's words and finishing it for him, Tadokoro, Misaki, and Renge arrive. Misaki gives a hug to Kagami. Renge does the same to Tendo, giving both people great surprise. Tadokoro stands to the side and smiles in victory.
During the epilogue, it is shown that Kagami now lives a normal life as a police officer, with his father still watching over him. As he is crossing children across the street, a young girl asks him where "the man who walks Heaven's Path go"? Kagami smiles and replies that Tendo is currently out buying tofu. Kagami then looks to Tendo's house which he and the girl are standing in front of them at the sky in wonder.
==Other Events==
===Kamen Rider Decade===
====Rider War====
Kamen Rider Gatack appears with other Kamen Riders commanded by Wataru Kurenai piloting Gatack Extender, but all are murdered by Decade in the episode 1 of Kamen Rider Decade in the dream of Natsumi Hikari. The dream concludes with Decade as the only Rider in the Rider War. 
====The Destroyer of Worlds====
In the special version of episode 31, Kamen Rider Gatack is seen as one of the many Kamen Riders who fought in the Rider War against Decade and were all destroyed. They were presumably restored after the destruction (and subsequent revival) of Decade at the end of the Rider War and the worlds were restored.
====10th Anniversary Project: Masked Rider LIVE & SHOW====
Kamen Rider Gatack appears when summoned alongside other secondary Kamen Riders participating in the musical of Kamen Rider Diend with hats and dancing. 
===OOO, Den-O, All Riders: Let's Go Kamen Riders===
Kamen Rider Gatack was part of a group of reinforcement riders led by Akira Date/Kamen Rider Birth to aid the primary riders in defeating the Rock Great Leader. All the Kamen Riders got on their bikes and performed the All Rider Break attack which destroyed the Great Leader. 
===Kamen Rider × Super Sentai: Super Hero Taisen===
He was only seen being defeated by Gokai Red (with Kamen Riders Knight, Black, G3, Hibiki and Zolda). It is unknown if he reappeared or not during the final battle.
===Chou Super Hero Taisen===
Gatack fights as part of the Kamen Riders' Blue Warrior Team. 
===Kamen Rider Heisei Generations Forever===
Kamen Rider Gatack appears as a toy. When Sento Kiryu and Sougo Tokiwa find Ataru Hisanagahe, he brings them to his room which is filled with Kamen Rider memorabilia, with Sougo and Sento stunned to see toys of themselves. Ataru reveals that Kamen Riders are fictional. 
===Kamen Rider Decade: All Riders Super Spin-off===
====Test! The Rider Look-Alikes!!====
Kamen Rider G3, Gatack, and Den-O Rod Form appear when Kenichi Suzumura and Narutaki made a question to Tsukasa, Daiki, Yuusuke, and Natsumi about the motif the Riders are very identical to. Kenichi and Narutaki explained that the motif is very similar but not identical.
===OOO, Den-O, All Riders: Let's Go Kamen Riders: ~Let's Look! Only Your 48 Riders~===
====Type2. - Peppers! You are Kamen Rider 4!?====
Kamen Rider Gatack appears with Faiz Axel Form, Psyga, and J. According to Momotaros, Gatack is considered a perfect boyfriend. 
====Type29. - Get it! The Stone of the King!====
Kamen Rider Gatack appears with Chalice Wild Form, V3, and OOO Tajadol Combo. According to Kivat-Bat the 3rd, Gatack is considered an ideal choice for a marriage.
====Type31. - Ice Pop! The Sturdy Really Overslices the Soft!====
Kamen Rider Gatack appears with Ouja, Agito Flare Form, and J. According to Kivat-Bat the 3rd, Gatack is considered an ideal choice for a marriage.
==Video Game Appearances==
===Kamen Rider Kabuto video game===
Kagami appears as Kamen Rider Gatack and Kamen Rider TheBee, sharing his Rider power with Yaguruma and Kageyama. His Hyper form also available but his only finisher is the Hyper Kick. 
===All Kamen Rider: Rider Generation 2===
Kamen Rider Gatack appears in All Kamen Rider: Rider Generation 2 as an unlockable character.
===Kamen Rider Battle Ganbaride===
Kamen Rider Gatack appears as a playable character in the video game Kamen Rider Battle Ganbaride.
===Kamen Rider: Battride War series===
====Kamen Rider: Battride War====
thumb|Gatack as he appears in Battride Wars
Kamen Rider Gatack appears as a Second Rider in the video game Kamen Rider: Battride War.
====Kamen Rider: Battride War II====
Kamen Rider Gatack reappears in Kamen Rider: Battride War II.
====Kamen Rider: Battride War Genesis====
Kamen Rider Gatack reappeared in Kamen Rider: Battride War Genesis.
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===Kamen Rider Riderbout===
Kamen Rider Gatack Masked and Rider form appears as a playable character with the other Heisei and Showa Kamen Riders in Kamen Rider Riderbout.
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ridergatack.PNG|Gatack Rider Form as seen in Kamen Rider Riderbout
===Battle Spirits ===
Kamen Rider Gatack Masked, Rider, and Hyper Form appears with other Kamen Riders and Monsters in Battle Spirits.
Gatack Battle Spirits Cards Included
*Kamen Rider Gatack Masked Form (Rare)
*Kamen Rider Gatack Rider Form (Master Rare)
*Kamen Rider Gatack Rider Form (Common)
*Kamen Rider Gatack Hyper Form (Rare)
===Kamen Rider Batton-Line===
Kamen Rider Gatack appears as a playable character in Kamen Rider Batton-Line among other Riders in the game.
===Kamen Rider City Wars===
Kamen Rider Gatack and his Hyper Form are a playable character alongside the other Kamen Riders in Kamen Rider City Wars.
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==Personality==
Kagami is rash and hotheaded, as shown when he takes the Kabuto bike to fight against Worms only for it to be taken away by Tendo and nearly gets himself killed for trying to use the Gatack Zecter. He easily gets annoyed, mostly because of Tendo's personality or when ZECT HQ gives absurd orders for him and his team. In addition, he is also quite naive, as he easily believes in the fact the mimicked Ryo (his younger brother who goes missing two years before but suddenly returns) and Makoto (a boy who is trapped in an abandoned factory full of Worms) are not Worms but real people. As a result, he nearly gets himself killed by Worms on more than one occasion. However, in Makoto's case, his belief may not be without merit, as the Worm actually does shield him and protect him from an explosion.
Aside from that, Kagami is essentially a good-natured person at heart, always willing to try his best to save people from the terror caused by Worms. He is amiable and supportive to all his friends, especially Tendo and Hiyori, and will never hesitate to help them once the need arises. In fact, the reason why he wants to become a Kamen Rider is to defeat all Worms that threaten humanity and to avenge his brother Ryo. When he does become a Kamen Rider, he takes his duty very seriously, proving himself to be a valuable asset and ally to the protagonists.
Another trait of Kagami's is his determination. During the time period when he's rejected by the Kabuto Zecter, he never backs down on his duty to fight and kill the Worms. Even though he is outperformed (for a while) by the other characters, he is still more than willing to take up arms on his own to fight and protect humanity.
==Family==
Riku Kagami.jpg|Riku Kagami - Father
Ryo Kagami.jpg|Ryo Kagami - Younger brother (Deceased)
==Abilities==
* Skilled Combatant: Despite being only a field agent, he frequently takes on Worms while being armed only with his standard-issue collapsible pistol. It is interesting to note that he is the first ZECT Agent to kill a Worm on his own by impaling it with the retractable bayonet of a Machine Bladegun on one occasion. When fighting as a Kamen Rider, Kagami's fighting style largely involves brawler-type moves, frequently tackling his enemies and opting for rapid punches and kicks. As Gatack, his fighting prowess becomes more and more refined as the series progress, becoming a formidable foe to any Worm that he comes across. He makes full use of his Gatack Vulcan and Double Calibur in battle, shooting and slicing Worms in quick succession. This, combined with ClockUp, allows him to defeat swarms low-class Worms with little to no effort at all.
==Forms==
Kagami was the second user chosen by TheBee Zecter to become Kamen Rider TheBee. Later, he was chosen by Gatack Zecter and became Kamen Rider Gatack.
==Equipment==
===Devices===
*Gatack Zecter - Transformation device for Gatack
*Rider Belt - Transformation Belt for Gatack
*TheBee Zecter - Transformation device for TheBee
*Rider Brace - Transformation Brace for TheBee
*Hyper Zecter - Transformation device for Gatack to become Hyper Form.
===Weapons===
*Gatack Vulcan - Gatack's personal weapons in Masked Form
*Gatack Double Calibur - Gatack's personal weapons in Rider Form
*ZECT Gun - Former civilian weapon
===Vehicles===
*Gatack Extender - Gatack's Rider Machine
==Legend Rider Devices==
==Family==
File:Riku Kagami.jpg|Riku Kagami (Father)
File:Ryo Kagami.jpg|Ryo Kagami (Brother - deceased)
*Riku: Kagami at first shows animosity towards his own father because of his nonchalance at the death of Ryo Kagami, his second son. After learning what his father has been through all the time, Kagami finally understands the responsibility and love of Riku, and they become close once more. They are even seen playing catch with each other as adults on one occasion.
*Ryo: Kagami cares about and loves his younger brother greatly. This even makes him reluctant at letting the Worm that mimicked his brother be destroyed.
==Relationships==
===Friends===
*Soji Tendo/Kamen Rider Kabuto: At first, he considers Tendo a weird person and gets annoyed by his personality but later wants to befriend him. Although their relationship has a rather rocky start in the beginning due to their differences, they eventually become great friends, with Tendo even noting that their bond is unbreakable during their fight with Cassis Worm. The two share a mutual trust and dependence on each other. Tendo helps Kagami when he's in doubt, and Kagami convinces him to fight Dark Kabuto instead of giving up. On a side note, Tendo believes that Kagami should be the one to defeat him if the Red Shoes System makes him go out of control.
*Yuzuki Misaki: Yuzuki is the most trusted ally on his team. Like Tendo, she is also usually shown giving Kagami advice when he is in a dilemma.
*Syuichi Tadokoro: Kagami's superior who cares greatly about his subordinates. Kagami looks up to him, but he loses all of his respect when it is revealed Shuichi is a Native. However, they are able to set aside this difference eventually and become good partners again
*Hiyori Kusakabe: Kagami's coworker at the Bistro La Salle. The two share a close relationship. In the movie's timeline, it is revealed that he is in love with her.
===Allies===
*Jyuka Tendo: He befriends Jyuka despite Soji's reluctance of having Jyuka as his friend. He also cares about Jyuka like his own sister.
*Yumiko Takemiya: His boss at the part-time job. There are times when she helps Kagami get closer to Hiyori.
*Daisuke Kazama/Kamen Rider Drake: Kagami thinks of him as weird as Tendo. They do not share a close relationship, only appearing together when fighting Worms most of the time.
*Tsurugi Kamishiro/Kamen Rider Sasword: Tsurugi considers Kagami his great friend, and wants the best of things to happen to him. Kagami, however, cannot muster enough courage to reveal the truth that Tsurugi is actually Scorpio Worm all along to the millionaire, because he is afraid that it may hurt Tsurugi.
*Jiiya: Jiiya trusts Kagami enough to tell him about Tsurugi's biggest secret. The two are usually seen discussing what to do with Tsurugi.
*Renge Takatori: At first, Kagami and Renge have a very bad relationship. Kagami dislikes her childish attitude while Renge dislikes Kagami for being a clumsy senior. Later on, Renge begins to respect Kagami more, particularly during the School ghost incident, when Kagami tries to cheer up students when they are trapped in a bus shrouded with mist, which has been caused by a Worm's attack.
===Enemies===
*Masato Mishima/Kamen Rider TheBee (IV): Initially, the two dislike each other because of their difference in personality. In the final stages of the series, when Mishima becomes the last obstacle, Kagami is determined to finish him off for good. Mishima admits in the final episode that he has always hated men who are "straight as an arrow" like Kagami.
*So Yaguruma/Kamen Rider TheBee (I)/Kamen Rider Kick Hopper: to be added
*Shun Kageyama/Kamen Rider TheBee (III)/Kamen Rider Punch Hopper: to be added
*Soji Kusakabe/Kamen Rider Dark Kabuto: to be added
==Behind the Scenes==
===Portrayal===
Arata Kagami is portrayed by . As Kamen Riders Gatack and TheBee, his suit actor was .
==Notes==
*The motif of Gatack is that of a "Kuwagatamushi" or stag beetle as opposed to Kabuto whose motif is that of a rhinoceros beetle.
*He is one of two Riders whose Masked Form provides additional offensive capabilities, the Gatack Vulcan, in addition to increased defense, the other being Sasword's Blood Vessels.
*The name is a portmanteau of "kuwagata" and "attack" forming Gatack, which ironically would foreshadow who he would be after abandoning TheBee Zecter.
*Gatack's Hyper Form is exclusive to the series' Hyper Battle DVD. Unlike Kabuto, whose armor experiences a major remodeling upon transforming, the changes from Gatack to Hyper Gatack are minimal, only changing his helmet and adding a Tachyon breastplate, which does not open up during Hyper Clock Up. Gatack gains no new weapons or capabilities as Hyper Gatack beyond the use of Hyper Clock Up and a Hyper Kick, though he retains the use of the Gatack Calibur.
*Gatack is considered the Secondary Rider of Kabuto despite being the fifth Rider seen in the show. This is most likely due to his frequent appearances in the series especially with the main Rider.
**It is also noted that the opening of Kamen Rider Kabuto started to update after Gatack started his debut, the tradition that is always be done to any Kamen Rider's opening video whenever the second rider started to appear late in the show.
==Appearances==
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