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Animage May 2025 Issue ft. Koga Ruito, Kawasaki Honoka and Kamata Erena (translation below)

Publication: April 10, 2025

The curtain rises on the revenge drama

The rift between Shouma and Karakida Hanto has been resolved, Shouma recovered from the mental and physical ailments that he had been suffering from, and Hanto defeated Suga Kenzo, who had continued to use him as his test subject. While Shouma and his friends were deepening their bonds, a major change was also taking place over at Stomach Inc, a company that manufactures and distributes dark sweets by using humans as ingredients. Jiip, whose whereabouts were unknown for a long time, has returned as the husband of Lizel Jaldak, the daughter of the president of the Granute world.

With the appearance of the new characters Lizel and Bocca, as well as the return of Jiip and his rebellion against Stomach Inc, a new chapter has begun. So far, the story of "Kamen Rider Gavv" has been focused on the human world, but now that powerful figures are emerging from the Granute world, there's no doubt that their world will become more prominent.

Furthermore, Siita, who was supposed to have been blown to bits during the battle against Shouma, will also reappear. In what shape will Siita be involved in the story, and how will the actions of Jiip and Lizel affect Shouma and the other Kamen Riders? Don't miss a single moment of the thrilling second half! _

Koga Ruito (Jiip) x Kawasaki Honoka (Siita) x Kamata Erena (Lizel)

-The cute but scary Lizel's irresistible charm-

"While Siita and Jiip play the roles of villains, they gained a great amount of popularity, and when Siita left the show in episode 14, many people voiced their disappointment."

Koga: I'm grateful, I truly am. Ever since I was told that my character's name was Jiip Stomach, I thought that if I searched him up on SNS, the only results I'd see would be for "Jeep" cars (everyone laughs). Thanks to the tons of feedback I've received, I feel that I'm seeing topics of the car and Jiip Stomach at a ratio of about 7 to 3 (laughs). I'm happy listening to everyones various opinions, and I'm also secretly saving illustrations when I see them.

Kawasaki: Even now, it makes me happy to see that people haven't forgotten about Siita and are still drawing her. Normally, you're forgotten about once you make your exit, right?

Koga: Isn't it impossible to forget about Siita when watching Gavv?

Kawasaki: Is that true?

Koga: What I mean to say is that I hope they remember (laughs).

Kawasaki: Fair enough (laughs). Still, I'm fortunate that illustrations are being drawn of her.

"Kamata-san, what are your impressions of Gavv?"

Kamata: Since the show uses a motif based around sweets, tons of sweets appear, and every time I watch it I think, "That looks tasty" or "I'm hungry" (laughs). At any rate, I think it's a fun show to watch.

"Were there any sweets in particular that you liked?"

Kamata: I myself love to eat, so everything looks delicious, but the soda gummies left a lasting impression on me. He makes eating things like cake look so delicious (laughs).

Koga: Shouma's really skilled at giving eating reactions (laughs).

"Jiip had been "out of the spotlight" for a lengthy amount of time, but we think many fans were shocked to see him reappear alongside his new wife Lizel in episode 29."

Kawasaki: I never thought he'd get married

Koga: I was shocked when I read the script too. In the very beginning, a few words appeared that alluded to marriage, but I would've never imagined that it'd be brought back up now and turned into such a big event.

Kawasaki: You figured it out, huh?

Koga: As expected, we can't underestimate Komura-san's scripts.

Kamata: The foreshadowing has been properly thought out, huh?

Koga: That's right. The story has been carefully thought out, but it's difficult reading into how each and every element will develop.

"The setup of Lizel also being the president's daughter left a strong impact. It was also surprising to learn that there's a president in the Granute world."

Koga: I know, right? It seems that stuff resembling politics is present in the Granute world too.

"Kamata-san, what kind of person do you see Lizel as?"

Kamata: She only just made her appearance, and there's still alot that I can't talk about, but……generally speaking, I think she's a selfish girl, and I'm doing my best to make her as detestable as possible (laughs).

Koga: Jiip and Siita had always been messing around in their own little world, where they'd both cover for each other, but that's since fallen apart. Then Lizel showed up, but will she be the one to fill the hole in Jiip's heart or not?……

"Koga-san, what's your impression of Lizel from Kawasaki-san's perspective?"

Koga: I guess the best words would be, "What's yours is mine, and what's mine is mine" (laughs).

Kawasaki: My reaction as Siita would probably be something like, "(enraged) Who's this?!," right? Man……I didn't know they were getting married (everyone laughs).

Koga: Huh? It seems like no one told you. That's so strange……(laughs).

Kawasaki: I'm already feeling jealous (laughs). For my own impression of Lizel, when I watched her performance, there were plenty of parts that made me think, "How scary……"

Koga: You can't tell what she's thinking, right?

Kamata: Even though her facial expressions are cheerful, she's pretty demanding, huh? In order to give off the impression of being selfish, I'm conscious of the fact that while the content of what she's saying isn't very nice, the way I say it is like a child pretending to be cute.

"She also refers to her husband Jiip as a "cute doll," and there are times where there's no way of knowing how she really feels about him."

Kamata: That's right. As I perform, there are times where I think, "Oh!," and others where I'm like, "Oh…"

Koga: You can't talk about it just yet (laughs).

Kamata: (laughs). Still, the type of person Lizel likes isn't someone who looks happy. When it comes to Jiip, she likes him due to the various things he's been through in the past.

Koga: Right. It's because he's terribly traumatized. I wonder what'll happen to him. Will Lizel continue to use him in this way, or will he use Lizel……

Koga & Kamata: Which will it be? (everyone laughs).

-Three gorgeous and unique costumes for three different people-

"Regarding Jiip's performance, did you change anything before and after his reappearance?"

Koga: Lizel picked him up, and while at first glance it may have seemed as if he were saved, I still think his current state of mind is one where he would immediately break down if pushed. I've been doing tons of research in order to express the feeling that I don't know what he's thinking, and that his mental state is alittle unstable.

"Siita, who was supposed to have made her exit from the show, was also seen in the preview for episode 30……"

Kawasaki: I can't tell you in what form she'll appear in yet, but it was abit difficult because the setting requires a performance different from how Siita previously was. I had to consult with Koga-chan on set.

Kamata: When I watched them in that state, it looked as if they were already family.

Kawasaki: Do you mean it?

Koga: Thank you!

Kawasaki: What would've happened if Siita hadn't left and met Lizel?

Koga: You'd have to be miserable for her to like you, right?

Kamata: In that case, I don't know if Lizel would like Siita.

Koga: If anything, she probably wouldn't like Jiip either.

Kamata: If they had stayed together, he might never have met Lizel.

Kawasaki: She probably wouldn't be interested in him.

Kamata: I'd like to see a story featuring that kind of timeline.

"Siita, Jiip, and Lizel, all three of them have costumes that leave a glamorous impression. Do you have anything that you like about your own costumes?"

Kawasaki & Kamata: (glancing over at Koga-san)

Koga: Why are you looking at me?

Kawasaki: No, we just remembered what you said some time ago.

Koga: Ah! I like the view of Jiip's back side because I think it makes him appear as a stronger character than from the front. When I talked about this with both of them and the staff, they said, "You're a narcissist" (everyone laughs).

"That's harsh (laughs)."

Koga: I was just trying to say that I like how the costume looks……(laughs). Still, I really like how it looks from behind.

Kamata: I like ribbons, so in that sense, the boots are my favorite due to all the ribbons on them. Overall, I also like how there's frills and all sorts of other stuff attached to the costume.

Koga: It's cute.

Kawasaki: Yeah, it's really cute.

Kamata: I myself have a taste for cute looking clothes, and people who I've met for the first time will often say, "This is to be expected of the president's daughter, don't you think?" I'd just like to express my thanks for making such a wonderful costume.

Kawasaki: The style of Siita's jacket is cool, and her socks with the frills and ribbons are cute, as it gives off an exquisite feeling, but I like the overall look of the costume. I think my most favorite thing might be the belt.

Kamata: Yeah, it's cool.

Koga: I think Siita's characterization is a one of a kind within Gavv.

Kawasaki: I think so too. It feels like the girls costumes in Gavv are quite frilly, but Siita's is somewhere between a boys and a girls.

Koga: It gives off the feeling of a mix between a military uniform and a girly outfit, which is cool.

"Finally, please give a message to the fans."

Kawasaki: Siita's return is coming to fruition, so I want Siita fans to keep an eye out for her going forward. I'm also looking to see what'll happen with Jiip and Lizel from a viewer's perspective, and I hope to enjoy Gavv together with all of you from here on out.

Kamata: Thank you for always watching Gavv. With the arrival of the new character Lizel, it'd make me happy if you enjoy the show while becoming excited over what'll happen next!

Koga: (looking at Kamata-san) Your body language and hand gestures are already that of a young lady's (laughs).

Kamata: I can't help but do it (everyone laughs).

Koga: At last, the Stomach Family's side of the story is beginning to unfold. As the story progresses, I'm sure that there will be an increase in unexpected parts that'll subvert everyone's expectations, so I definitely hope that you'll look forward to future developments!

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