Houtarou is a second-year high school student attending Furasu High School. Although he has not figured out his future yet, Houtarou is actively seeking his Gotcha, or his passion.
Houtarou lives with his mother Ichinose Tamami, and helps her run their family restaurant. He is creative with the restaurant's dishes.
Chosen by the Hopper1 and SteamLiner Chemies to save the world from the sinister Malgam, Houtarou is entrusted with the Gotchardriver by Kudou Fuuga, which Houtarou uses to transform into Kamen Rider Gotchard to fend off the Malgam.
Gotchard's base form.
Transforms using the Hopper1 (right) and Steamliner (left) Cards set into the Gotchardriver.
Acrobatic and agile in combat. Jumps and kicks with his Hopper Ring Pressure legs. Wild mode is a large, mechanical grasshopper.
Finisher via Gotchardriver:
SteamHopper Fever (スチームホッパーフィーバー) - Dashes forward and executes a Rider Kick.
Transforms using the Skebows (right) and Apparebushido (left) Cards set into the Gotchardriver.
Equipped with the GotcharTornado.
Skates with the Skateboard Flip shoes. Wild mode shields Gotchard from enemy attacks by spinning in a whirlwind-like formation.
Finisher via Gotchardriver:
AppareSkebow Fever (アッパレスケボーフィーバー) - Traps the enemy in a whirlwind-like dance and executes a Rider Kick.
Transforms using the WrestlerG (right) and Antrooper (left) Cards set into the Gotchardriver.
Uses his flexibility to counter enemy attacks, most notably from the Gorilla Malgam.
Finisher via Gotchardriver:
AntWrestler Fever (アントレスラーフィーバー) - Performs a sideways Rider Kick.
Transforms using the GorillaSensei (right) and BurningNero (left) Cards set into the Gotchardriver.
Armed with the Drumming Burner on both arms for fiery punching power.
Jumps incredibly high.
Finisher via Gotchardriver:
BurningGorilla Fever (バーニングゴリラフィーバー) - Gathers rocks into a giant fist to execute a fiery Rider Punch.
Transforms using the GutsShovel (right) and DokkiriMajin (left) Cards set into the Gotchardriver.
Creates illusive effects, such as balloons, bubbles, and sparks.
Transforms using the FlayRose (right) and Hiikescue (left) Cards set into the Gotchardriver.
Shoots water from the Soni Splasher on both of his forearms. They also extend thorny vines for swinging in mid-air.
Finisher via Gotchardriver:
HiikesRose Fever (ヒーケスローズフィーバー) - Clouds the target's sight with a storm of petals before executing a water-powered Rider Kick.
Transforms using the MechaniChani (right) and GoldDash (left) Cards set into the Gotchardriver.
Absorbs and expels electricity using the Massive Suspension on his forearms, but doing so repeatedly reduces Gotchard's stamina.
Transforms using the JungleJan (right) and RaiDenji (left) Cards set into the Gotchardriver.
Uses electrical vines as whips generated from the Lightning Branch on both of his forearms.
Finisher via Gotchardriver:
LightningJungle Fever (ライトニングジャングルフィーバー) - Spawns electrical generators that electrocute the target before executing a Rider Kick.
Transforms using the Sasukemaru (right) and Energyl (left) Cards set into the Gotchardriver.
Shoots a liquified shuriken at the enemy.
Uses his liquified body to get a hold of the enemy.
Transforms using the GengenChoucho (right) and BulletBaang (left) Cards set into the Gotchardriver.
Fires bullets that create mirages of dancing butterflies to divert the attention of the targets.
Transforms using the BusSasorry (right) and Greatonbo (left) Cards set into the Gotchardriver.
Uses his small size to evade traps. Stings enemies using BusSasorry's tail.
Transforms using the UFO-X Card set into the Exgotchalibur attached to the Gotchardriver (Hopper1 in right slot, Steamliner in left slot).
Spins while attacking and evading enemy attacks. Jumps incredibly high.
Can levitate mid-air and use teleportation to shift up close to the enemy.
Finisher via Gotchardriver:
UFO-X Shining Fever (ユーフォーエックスシャイニングフィーバー) - Summons 2 UFOs to reel in and lift the enemy up in mid-air, before executing the enemy with a Rider Kick.
First appearance: Ep 14 (Briefly) / Ep 15 (Full appearance)
Height
Weight
Punch power
Kick power
Jump power
100m Dash
200.5cm
107.6kg
16.3t
20.8t
21.7m (one jump)
4.6s
Transforms using the X-Rex Card set into the Exgotchalibur attached to the Gotchardriver (Hopper1 in right slot, Steamliner in left slot).
Fast, reflexive, and exerts brute strength in battle. Slams enemies with the X-Rex Tail.
Unleashes a roar from the Super Passion Athanor on his torso to push enemies back.
Finisher via Gotchardriver:
X-Rex Shining Fever (エックスレックスシャイニングフィーバー) - Executes a chomping Rider Kick using both of his legs.
Transforms using the GotcharIgniter attached to the Gotchardriver (Hopper1 in right slot, Steamliner in left slot).
With the Fire Dock booster on his back, Fire Gotchard charges toward enemies at high speed.
Punches are energized with fire from the dual Turbo Flame Charger on his wrists.
Finisher via Gotchardriver:
SteamHopper Burning Fever (スチームホッパーバーニングフィーバー) - Shoots the GotcharAnchor from the Fire Dock to the ground and uses the Dock to charge his speed. Once the Fire Dock reaches full charge, Fire Gotchard releases the GotcharAnchor and propels himself to the target's direction (akin to a slingshot), striking the target with an incinerating Rider Kick.
Transforms using the GotcharIgniter attached to the Gotchardriver (Skebows in right slot, Apparebushido in left slot).
With the Fire Dock booster on his back, Fire Gotchard charges toward enemies at high speed.
Equipped with the GotcharTornado, which is energized with fire.
Skates with the Skateboard Flip shoes.
Finisher via Gotchardriver:
AppareSkebow Burning Fever (アッパレスケボーバーニングフィーバー) - Slashes the target while skating at lightning speed.
By combining TenLiner with the Gotchardriver, Gotchard can transform into his super form, Iron Gotchard.
Full Speed Ahead! Iron Gotchard! Shupopopoon!
First appearance: Ep 24 (Briefly) / Ep 25 (Full appearance)
Height
Weight
Punch power
Kick power
Jump power
100m Dash
203.7cm
2422.5kg
55.0t
36.1t
3.7m (one jump)
1.9s
Transforms using TenLiner attached to the Gotchardriver, with the TenLiner Card in the left slot.
Armed with the dual Heavy Express for heavy punching power.
Finisher via Gotchardriver:
Iron Knuckle (アイアンナックル) - Fires the Heavy Express towards the target.
Iron Knuckle Fever (アイアンナックルフィーバー) - Fires the Heavy Express towards the target. When executing the finisher, Iron Gotchard can control the movement of the Heavy Express. RideChemy Cards are set into the Gotchardriver for additional power.
Transforms using CrossHopper and TenLiner attached to the Gotchardriver (CrossHopper Card in right slot, TenLiner Card in left slot).
Can use the powers of other Chemys while attacking.
Finisher via Gotchardriver:
Platinum Shoot (プラチナシュート) - Rider Kick.
Platinum Shoot Fever (プラチナシュートフィーバー) - RideChemy Cards are set into the Gotchardriver to use the Chemys' powers while attacking.
Transforms using Nijigon attached to the Gotchardriver with 2 Nijigon Cards set in both slots.
Uses various alchemy spells to counter the Malgam. Has the power to restore Chemys to life.
Can summon the Gotcha Brothers by using the combinations of the RideChemy Cards modified by Nijigon.
Summoned using the rainbow versions of Skebows (right) and Apparebushido (left) Cards set into the Gotchardriver with Nijigon attached.
Equipped with the GotcharTornado.
Skates with the Skateboard Flip shoes.
Summoned using the rainbow versions of MechaniChani (right) and GoldDash (left) Cards set into the Gotchardriver with Nijigon attached.
Uses its bulky armor to shield allies from attacks.
Fires a double beam at the target.
Transforms using the Daybreak versions of Hopper1 (right) and Steamliner (left) Cards set into the Gotchardriver (Daybreak ver.), minus the GotcharIgniter.
Gotchardriver (ガッチャードライバー) Rider Belt. Used with RideChemy Trading Cards to transform or change forms.
GotchargeGun (ガッチャージガン) Gun weapon used by Gotchard. RideChemy Cards can be set into the back slot of the gun for additional firepower.
GoldDash (ゴルドダッシュ) A sentient Chemy that operates as a Rider Bike for Gotchard.
GotcharTornado (ガッチャートルネード) A bow blade used by Gotchard. Fires Chemy-charged arrows by sliding a RideChemy Card into the bow's Gotcher Spin.
Chemy Riser (ケミーライザー) A device for capturing Chemies. By sliding a RideChemy Card into the Riser's card reader, the user gains access to the Chemy's power.
SmaPhone (スマホーン) A smartphone Chemy that detects the presence of other Chemies.
Exgotchalibur (エクスガッチャリバー) A mini-sword with an X-shape on its cross-guard. Can be closed into its compact form to combine with the Gotchardriver, allowing Gotchard to upgrade into Super Gotchard using Level 10 Chemy Cards.
GotcharIgniter (ガッチャーイグナイター) An attachment item for the Gotchardriver . Can be combined with the Gotchardriver to evolve Gotchard into Fire Gotchard.
