For Those Without Twitter These Days, I Have Compiled Screenshots Of This Thread Someone Has Put Together

For those without Twitter these days, I have compiled screenshots of this thread someone has put together about additional Hongo lore that doesn't appear in the show. I also wanted to put it together for archival purposes since I don't trust Twitter to not die out any day now. (the text for the tweets has also been put in the image decsriptions). Also sorry OP if you have a tumblr and I didn't know, this one felt like I had to archive it.

August 15th, 1948

Happy 75th Birthday to Takeshi Hongo, specifically the original 1971 TV series incarnation of Kamen Rider!

Here's a thread about the character's background settings that not appeared in the TV show but mentioned in the official books.

Takeshi Hongo was born in Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, to a father, Isao, a shipbuilding engineer, and a mother, Hiroko, a music teacher. He grew up in an ordinary family. However, when he was 17, his father was killed in an accident, and his mother died of illness when he was 20.

When he was at a loss, he decided to become an auto racer, thanks to the encouragement of Tobei Tachibana, who was kind to him.

Hongo and Ichimonji are already friends even before Hongo got remodeled into Kamen Rider. In the October 1972 issue of TV Magazine, it was stated that "they were not friends from the beginning, but became friends after Hongo helped Ichimonji."

Later in the February 1973 issue of TV Magazine, it was changed to "they met when Ichimonji came to photograph Hongo competing in an auto race for an interview."

As for Hongo's relationship, it is stated that "he has many female friends, but because he is a modified human being, he never falls in love."

In a short story written by producer Toru Hirayama in later years, the connection with other characters is complemented in more detail, here's the first one:

Hongo and Ichimonji met at the Scottish Six Days Trial.

Hongo, Ichimonji, Kazami, and Tachibana, plus Taki before he was recruited by the FBI, met each other at the Paris-Dakar Rally and talked to each other without knowing the fate that awaited them later.

The relationship between Hongo & Ruriko after her departure to Europe is brought to a close when he entrusts her future to Karl, a young man from Vienna whom Ruriko had looked up to like an older brother. Hongo, despite knowing Ruriko's feelings, shakes them off to fight Shocker.

Here are some of Hongo's character trivias written on the bonus cards from Kamen Rider Snacks, including the numbers;

Although he has no parents, he never felt lonely, and as a child he was a cheerful, honest, and animal-loving boy. That is why he majored in biology (No. 287)

He usually wakes up at 5:00 a.m. to practice his special moves, goes out to the Rider headquarters at 9:00 a.m., and if nothing happens, trains again at 7:00 p.m. (No.288)
He was an active boxer during his high school and college years (No.304)

Tobei is well acquainted with Hongo's boyhood. According to him, as a boy he was alone without his parents, but he loved animals and was obsessed with collecting insects (No.309)

He has a secret base that Tobei built for him underground in a park in Tokyo. There are various instruments, and he trains there and plays guitar when he's lonely (No.396)

He has been good at science and arithmetic since elementary school, and his grades are in the top 5 in his class (he is not a skinny student). He loves sports and was the class organizer (No.400)

He wants to return to being a normal human being, but he endures his grief in order to defeat Gel-Shocker (No. 405)
He values human life and does not really want to kill monsters (No.485)

By assuming a transformation pose, he can transform by turning on switches on both shoulders (the first switch is on his right shoulder and the second switch is on his left shoulder) (No.486)

As a boy, he once wet the bed and his mother got angry and spanked him. His mother already passed away, and he carries a pendant on his skin as a memento of her passing. He talks happily about his boyhood (No.500)

And that's all.

Sources from:
"Kamen Rider Chozenshu 1gou 2gou V3 Riderman" Shogakukan, March 10th, 1992
"Kamen Rider & V3 Card Kanzen Zukan" Takeshobo, May 31st, 1997

20 Compelling Positive-Negative Trait Pairs

Here are 20 positive and negative trait pairs that can create compelling character dynamics in storytelling:

1. Bravery - Recklessness: A character is courageous in the face of danger but often takes unnecessary risks.

2. Intelligence - Arrogance: A character is exceptionally smart but looks down on others.

3. Compassion - Naivety: A character is deeply caring but easily deceived due to their trusting nature.

4. Determination - Stubbornness: A character is persistent in their goals but unwilling to adapt or compromise.

5. Charisma - Manipulativeness: A character is charming and persuasive but often uses these traits to exploit others.

6. Resourcefulness - Opportunism: A character is adept at finding solutions but is also quick to exploit situations for personal gain.

7. Loyalty - Blind Obedience: A character is fiercely loyal but follows orders without question, even when they're wrong.

8. Optimism - Denial: A character remains hopeful in difficult times but often ignores harsh realities.

9. Humor - Inappropriateness: A character lightens the mood with jokes but often crosses the line with their humor.

10. Generosity - Lack of Boundaries: A character is giving and selfless but often neglects their own needs and well-being.

11. Patience - Passivity: A character is calm and tolerant but sometimes fails to take action when needed.

12. Wisdom - Cynicism: A character has deep understanding and insight but is often pessimistic about the world.

13. Confidence - Overconfidence: A character believes in their abilities but sometimes underestimates challenges.

14. Honesty - Bluntness: A character is truthful and straightforward but often insensitive in their delivery.

15. Self-discipline - Rigidity: A character maintains strong control over their actions but is inflexible and resistant to change.

16. Adventurousness - Impulsiveness: A character loves exploring and trying new things but often acts without thinking.

17. Empathy - Overwhelm: A character deeply understands and feels others' emotions but can become overwhelmed by them.

18. Ambition - Ruthlessness: A character is driven to achieve great things but willing to do anything, even unethical, to succeed.

19. Resilience - Emotional Detachment: A character can endure hardships without breaking but often seems emotionally distant.

20. Strategic - Calculative: A character excels at planning and foresight but can be cold and overly pragmatic in their decisions.

These pairs create complex, multi-dimensional characters that can drive rich, dynamic storytelling.

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