Kensei Gomi

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"*Awesome!*"
—Kensei when nerding out[src]
"*Why me…?*"
—Kensei’s question after any accident happens due to his clumsiness[src]
"*My fist starves for justice*"

Kensei Gomi (五味　建成, *Gomi Kensei*) is the main protagonist of *Kamen Rider Goken.*

## History

Kensei was raised as an orphan in the last of the Five Beast Temples, where a section of the Five Beast Arts remained hidden from the world. Here, Kensei lived among others who had abandoned modern society to train themselves in the arts, discovering their Zyuki and animal spirits along the way. Due to his clumsiness, however, Kensei was relegated to the role of janitor, mocked by others for his lack of talents. Thus, he trained in secret, trying to overcome his disability and learn the Tiger Style on his own. Only his master, Kamon, saw the potential the boy had, and encouraged him to focus more on the present instead of worrying about the past or future.

However, all this changed when a force of the Crimson Fist, lead by Saiichi Bakugou/Zyuma Rhino, attacked. In desperation, Kensei fled to a back room where he found the most precious relic of the Five Beast Arts - the Zyuki Driver. Grabbing it, Kensei made to flee the temple, but was just in time to see Master Kamon battle the Zyuma to prevent the Driver being taken. However, the overwhelming force of the Zyuma's Rhino Style overcame Kamon's Tortoise Style, and Kamon was grievously wounded. With his dying breath, Kamon told Kensei to head to an address in the city below, and the boy was forced to flee as the temple burned.

Kensei soon arrived in the modern world, and eventually stumbled into a pizza parlour called Shinrin. His improvised kung-fu when confronted by a gang of toughs, combined with his slowly-emerging tiger animal spirit, caught the attention of the store's proprietor, Fuyuko Miyamoto, who took him and became his new master... and boss. Kensei also began work as a pizza chef, and proved surprisingly good at it. When Zyuma Rhino returned, looking to kill Kensei and obtain the Zyuki Driver, Kensei was encouraged by Fuyuko to tap into it's power - to his own shock, he received a vision of a golden dragon that asked him what he wished for most. Determined, Kensei replied that he wished for the power to protect others, which unlocked the power of the Zyuki Driver. Thus, Kensei transformed into the armoured warrior of legend, Goken, and defeated Zyuma Rhino.

## Personality

Due to most of his formative years being secluded from the rest of the world, Kensei has never seen most of modern Japanese society and is constantly taken aback by it. This coupled with his nerdy love for martial arts history and artefacts makes him come across as an enthusiastic otaku to others. He also has a huge love of pizza and can't seem to get enough of the stuff. Even so, the philosophical teachings of the Five Beast Arts have instilled in him a noble character, with a strong sense of honour and a desire to always do the right thing and live the code of a true martial artist.

## Powers and Abilities

Martial Arts: Although a beginner, Kensei is rapidly growing in proficiency in the Five Beast Arts. Although his primary fighting style is the Tiger Style, he is also learned in four other styles - Peacock, Shark, Beetle and Tortoise.

Observational Skills: By observing the fighting style of his foes, Kensei can identify where they are strongest and weakest, as well as the particular quicks of their art. He used this in order to learn a few rudimentary techniques of Tiger Style, and now uses it to identify the weaknesses of his Zyuma enemies. With this, he can decide which Stance and/or Kata he can use to defeat them.

Zyuki: Kensei can tap into the spiritual force known as Zyuki, the energy that flows through all things. He primarily accesses it by using various Five Beast techniques, through the Zyuki Driver and Zyutama or by meditation.

Culinary Skills: Kensei is a rapidly-improving cook due to his work at Shinrin Pizza. Although he primarily specialises in pizza, he can also prepare foods such as udon, a staple of the Five Beast Temple, and various deserts such as sorbets.

## Forms

Kamwn Rider Goken’s forms are called Stances, which are accessed by inserting the corresponding Stance Zyutama into the right-hand side of the Zyuki Driver and holding down the nodes. He accesses Kata forms by inserting Zyutama into the left-hand side of the Zyuki Driver.

Goken can execute a Hissatsuwaza by holding down both nodes a second time.

Zyuki Driver=
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* Tiger
* Peacock
* Kabuto

* Kataless
* Spark Claw Kata
* Gale Runner Kata

"*HAJIME! TIGER! **Japanese rock riff** FIGHT WITH FURY!*"
—transformation announcement[src]
* **Height**: 203.0 cm
* **Weight**: 97.0 kg

**Ability Perimeters**:

* **Punching power**: 5.7 t
* **Kicking power**: 10.2 t
* **Maximum jump height**: 43.1 m
* **Maximum running speed**: 100 m per 3.2 seconds

The Tiger Stance is Kamen Rider Goken's red-coloured default Stance, accessed through the Tiger Zyutama. Based on a Siberian tiger, the Tiger Stance was the first that Kensei acquired, the associated Zyutama having been kept with the Zyuki Driver at the Five Beast Temple. The Zyutama resonated with Kensei the most, as he was already trying to learn techniques from the Tiger Style of Five Beast Style, but only activated once he overcame his trepidation at fighting and showed determination.

In Tiger Stance, Goken fights with unrelenting offence. It focuses on overwhelming opponents with attack after attack, and there are no blocks or dodges - Goken strikes or parries attacks instead. It is also the stance that most frequently calls upon the use of Zyuki Charges, utilizing various energy techniques to enhance it's strength. The Tiger Hissatsuwaza takes the form of a Zyuki-enhanced Rider Punch to the gut, accompanied by an image of the tiger leaping at the enemy.

**Appearances:** Goken Episodes TBA

"*YOI! Spark CLAW! (Electric slashing sounds, bear growling)*"
—Activation announcement[src]
* **Height**: 203.0 cm
* **Weight**: 97.0 kg

**Ability Perimeters**:

* **Punching power**: 5.7 t
* **Kicking power**: 10.2 t
* **Maximum jump height**: 43.1 m
* **Maximum running speed**: 100 m per 3.2 seconds

The bear-based Bear Zyutama allows Goken to use the Spark Claw Kata.

In this mode, Goken is able to deliver slashing attacks augmented by electrical energy.

**Appearances:**: Goken Episodes TBA

"*YOI!GALE RUNNER! (High-speed zoom, cheetah roaring)*"
—Activation announcement[src]
* **Height**: 203.0 cm
* **Weight**: 97.0 kg

**Ability Perimeters**:

* **Punching power**: 5.7 t
* **Kicking power**: 10.2 t
* **Maximum jump height**: 43.1 m
* **Maximum running speed**: 100 m per 3.2 seconds

Gale Runner is the green-coloured Kata granted by the Cheetah Zyutama, derived from the speed of a cheetah. In this mode, Goken is able to run at great speed and deliver rapid-fire kicks too fast to be blocked.

* Kataless
* Blaze Winger Kata

"*HAJIME! PEACOCK! **disco beat** DANCING GRACE!*"
—transformation announcement[src]
* **Height**: 203.0 cm
* **Weight**: 97.0 kg
* **Punching power**: 4.5 t
* **Kicking power**: 12 t
* **Maximum jump height**: 20.0 m
* **Maximum running speed**: 100 m per 9 seconds

The Peacock Stance is Kamen Rider Goken's violet-coloured Stance, accessed through the Peacock Zyutama. Based on an Indian peacock, the Peacock Stance was acquired when Kensei learned to overcome his clumsiness and find focus and balance.

In Peacock Stance, Goken fights with grace and balance. The progenitor of Crane-stye Kung Fu in China, Peacock focuses on a delicate stance ready to spring away in any direction whilst combining showy, flowing moves. The opponent struggles to predict where the user will strike from next, and attacks are either evaded altogether or parried with grace. The Peacock Hissatsuwaza takes the form of a Zyuki-enhanced Rider Kick, accompanied by an image of the peacock flying forwards.

"*YOI!Blaze WINGER! (Wind howling, falcon screeching)*"
—Activation announcement[src]
* **Height**: 203.0 cm
* **Weight**: 97.0 kg
* **Punching power**: 4.5 t
* **Kicking power**: 12 t
* **Maximum jump height**: 20.0 m
* **Maximum running speed**: 100 m per 9 seconds

Blaze Winger is the bright crimson Kata granted by the Taka Zyutama, derived from the flying prowess of a falcon. In this mode, Goken can fly and project flaming constructs of falcon talons around his legs.

* Kataless

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"*HAJIME! KABUTO! **samurai-style tune** THE FOREST STRIKES!*"
—transformation announcement[src]
* **Height**: 203.0 cm
* **Weight**: 97.0 kg
* **Punching power**: 6 t
* **Kicking power**: 12.6 t
* **Maximum jump height**: 58 m
* **Maximum running speed**: 100 m per 6 seconds

The Beetle Stance is Kamen Rider Goken's forest green-coloured Stance, accessed through the Beetle Zyutama. Based on a Jaanese rhinoceros beetle, the Beetle Stance was acquired when Kensei learned the harsh lesson that there are no shortcuts to becoming a better warrior or better person.

Beetle Stance is a defensive style that turns the opponent's movements against them. Just as the beetle holds it's ground and uses the weight of it's opponent for leverage, so does the Beetle Style of the Five Fists. Waiting for the opponent to attack first, the user then turns the attacker's momentum and energy back at them with blows of shocking strength. The Beetle Hissatsuwaza takes the form of a Zyuki-enhanced blow with the horn on the helmet, throwing the opponent into the air, followed by leaping up and striking them back down hard enough to crack the earth.

## Equipment

* Zyuki Driver - first transformation belt
* Chouwa Driver - Second transformation belt
* Zyutama - Gives access to Goken's forms and powers, depending on which Zyutama is used.
* Zyutama Holder - Carrier strap for the Zyutama
* Gozyuken Toramune - primary multiform weapon
* Gourai Knuckle - secondary weapon