Koji Kasuga (春日 光二, Kasuga Kōji) is a protagonist in Brave Storm. He hides behind the identity of Silver (シルバー, Shirubā) and together with the other Kasuga siblings, he fought against the shape-shifting aliens who tried to dominate the Earth.
History[]
Koji is the second son[1][2] of Kasuga siblings (30 years old[1]). He was seen often wearing the Silver Suit because he is always exposed to the threat of aliens at any time[2].
Silver[]
Silver (R1)
Statistics[3]
- Height: 185 cm
- Weight: 85 kg (including suit weight)
- Output: 5 horsepower
Equipment[]
- Silver Suit (シルバースーツ, Shirubā Sūtsu): A white and gray combat suits worn by Koji to fight aliens[2][3]. The first suit was built by Koichi Kasuga, before being improved and rebuilt by Kozo Kasuga.
- R1: The first Silver Suit. It has a function to improve the human body's ability by 500%, and uses a pistol that fires energy bullets and grenade bullets from two muzzles[3]. The visor has night vision.
- R2: A new Silver Suit rebuilt by Kozo Kasuga[2]. The mask became a full face type[3]. Equipped with two large knives on the back[2][3] and two handguns[3].
Behind the Scenes[]
Portrayal[]
This version of Koji Kasuga was portrayed by Shunsuke Daito (大東 駿介, Daitō Shunsuke), who also portrayed Tid
in Kamen Rider Heisei Generations FOREVER. Most of the R1 suit's action stunts are done by Daito. The suit measures the body line of Daito and suit actors, fit on the body. The action of R2 suit (in mask) was performed by the stuntman Masaaki Nitta (新田 匡章, Nitta Masaaki). Nitta is also follows the motion habits coming from Daito's old wound.
Notes[]
- According to Daito, Koji is not a hero even when he is wearing a suit. But, the sense of justice is strong, and he also aware the risk to become strong.
- This Silver Suit takes a reference from the Black Panther's suit (Captain America: Civil War & Black Panther movie), which was exhibited in Los Angeles, by the director Jun'ya Okabe.
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Brave Storm" Pamphlet Issue November 10, 2017. Coverage, Writer Shoko Asami "CAST SYUNSUKE DAITOH AS KOJI KASUGA"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Hobby Japan. (2017). "Uchusen" vol.158 (AUTUMN 2017). pp. 84-85, "Brave Storm". ISBN 978-4-7986-1548-6.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 "Brave Storm" Pamphlet Issue November 10, 2017. "HERO DESIGN Brave Storm Robot and Hero Picture Book".