 This article is about a Phantom in Kamen Rider Wizard.
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Argus (アルゴス, Arugosu) is a Phantom born from a man called Akito Kosuda (小須田 明人, Kosuda Akito) when he gave up in despair. His Gate target is Chiaki Shimizu (清水 千明, Shimizu Chiaki), who is a popular model.
History
Arugus first attack Chiaki in a park. Though, Beast arrive and use Chameleo Mantle to overpowered Argus. The Phantom later escape. He then kidnapped Chiaki to a bridge. However, Wizard and Beast arrive in nick time. Though the two magicians managed to overpowered Argus, the Phantom summon Ghouls to distract the magicians. When he gonna attack Chiaki, Gremlin appear and take Argus' attack. Though, Argus think that Gremlin become a nuisance to his plan. So, he throw Gremlin to the river, while Wizard jump to the river to save Gremlin.
Later, Argus battle Beast one-on-one. Though, even using Dolphi Mantle to battle Argus was completely useless. He later left Beast. Once again he faced Beast, but still Beast was overwhelmed until he transform into Beast Hyper and gain upperhand managed to destroy the Phantom with Shooting Mirage
Kamen Rider Gaim: Sengoku Battle Royale!
A revived Argus was one of the various past monsters part of the army of Bujin Gaim in the Sengoku Period world of the Bujin Riders. He is destroyed along with Minotauros, Hydra, and Bogy by Armored Rider Zangetsu Fourze Arms' Rider Rocket Punch. [Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider Gaim & Wizard: The Fateful Sengoku Movie Battle]
Kamen Rider Zi-O
Argus was one of the monsters that appeared in Zi-O's world due to the merging of the worlds caused by Swartz. [2068: Ohma Time]
Profile
- Gate: Akito Kosuda
- Episodes: 34 & 35
- Destroyed by: Kamen Rider Beast Hyper's Shooting Mirage
- Mythological Basis: The Argus Panoptes
Argus
- Height: 239 cm
- Weight: 182 kg
Argus is armed with Steroid Eyes, which he uses to temporarily blind his foe using a bright flash of light. Argus can also control his puppet eyes mentally to attack opponent from multiple directions with light bolts.
Behind The Scenes
Portrayal
Akito Kosuda is portrayed by Jin Shirosaki (城咲 仁, Shirosaki Jin). As Argus, his suit actor is Daisuke Sato (佐藤 太輔, Satō Daisuke).
Concept Art
Argus was designed by Hiroshi Maruyama (丸山 浩, Maruyama Hiroshi).
Notes
- Argus's costume is modified from Gnome's costume.
Appearances
Kamen Rider Wizard
- Episode 34: The Reverse Side of a Popular Model
- Episode 35: The Other Side of Sora
Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider Gaim & Wizard: The Fateful Sengoku Movie Battle
Kamen Rider Zi-O
- Episode 48: 2068: Ohma Time
- Episode 49: 2019: Apocalypse
