Senba Gari

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Senba Gari (千羽狩)
Alias(es)	Kamen Rider Divine; Divine
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Otonokizaka High School; μ's
Occupation/Role	World History teacher and homeroom teacher; Kamen Rider and monster hunter 43 44
First Appearance	Chapter 2

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Kamen Rider Divine	11–12	Transforms as Divine against Hastur; later employs Diamond and Heavy Fist Smash forms against Mlortha.
Divine Garuda	24	Camus and Gaia unseal the Stone Belt into a Driver and provide the Garuda card; Gari awakens Garuda, his first Phantom Beast, and becomes Divine Garuda.
Alternate Beast Soul cards	29	Gaia gives him four additional form cards in silver-gray, orange-yellow, emerald-green, and cyan-blue.
Divine Fenrir	37	Activates the wolf-themed Fenrir form in anger while confronting Hagoromo Gitsune.
Divine Diamond	40	Uses the orange card to assume the ape-themed Diamond form after pleading for power.
Beast Soul Bracelet — 100% output	143–146	Uses the forbidden Bracelet despite warnings; its full Beast Soul output can be maintained for only three minutes and leaves him comatose or severely injured.
Divine Unicorn	181	Activates Unicorn form; its wind-like wings allow him to fly through falling debris and rescue Umi.
Divine Garuda evolution	210	Evolves into Divine Garuda to defend Camus's tribe against Hodenig.
Corrupted Divine Fenrir	228	A scarlet-eyed persona uses a black Beast Soul Driver and blackened Fenrir card to transform into a corrupted black Fenrir form.

Background / History

Senba Gari's mother, Otonashi Yukine, died in a car accident ten years before he visited her grave with Silver Phantom. Her death, his memories of learning piano with her, and Otonokizaka's connection to her remain central to his attachment to the school. 27 41

During an expedition to temple ruins with his father, Senba Ryo, Gari was trapped among stone-statue monkey monsters. Ryo knocked him unconscious and used a teleportation talisman to send him away, leaving Gari to awaken alone in a forest beside his dead companions. The incident left him burdened by guilt and determined to uncover the ruins' secrets. 22

Months later, while investigating Mlortha activity in Akihabara, Gari protected Arisa Ayase from a lion-type Mlortha despite suffering severe chest wounds. Camus then offered him the power to fight, leading Gari to awaken Garuda and become Kamen Rider Divine. 23 24

Appearance

Gari is a tall, thin young man with messy black hair and deep black eyes. During his early Akihabara investigation, he wore a flaxen baseball cap, a white short-sleeved shirt under a black sleeveless jacket, and dark jeans. 22

• Often wears a silver-white Bluetooth earpiece for contact with Silver Phantom. 36
• Carries a long gray cloth bag containing his rune-carved wooden sword and other tools. 22
• His eyes can shift to scarlet during periods of corruption or possession. 184 203 228
• A mysterious red smoke temporarily reverted his body to that of a six- or seven-year-old child. 147 148

Personality

Gari is instinctively protective and repeatedly places himself between civilians and monsters, even when injured or unable to transform. He shielded Arisa from the lion Mlortha, defended μ's from hostile knight armors, and confronted Cerberus immediately after enduring the effects of a dangerous healing pill. 23 107 144

His outwardly calm demeanor conceals survivor's guilt, self-doubt, and a fear of failing those around him. Defeats by Muramasa and other enemies leave him questioning his own strength, but he consistently recommits himself to becoming stronger. 38 46 53

As a teacher, Gari can be stern, sarcastic, and black-bellied, particularly when disciplining students or confronting bullies. He nevertheless takes his role seriously, guiding μ's through internal conflicts and intervening when Honoka is mistreated. 74 186 227

He also has a playful side: he teases Eli, joins μ's shopping and barbecue outings, and allows the girls to call him by his given name rather than “Teacher Senba.” 58 116 117

Abilities & Skills

Kamen Rider Divine Transformation

Gari manifests the Beast Soul Driver and inserts Beast Soul cards to materialize Divine's armor. The Driver functions as a “computer processor,” selecting and converting forms based on the inserted card. 24 214

• Divine Garuda — Fire-red aerial form associated with Garuda. 24
• Divine Fenrir — Silver-gray wolf-themed combat form. 37
• Divine Diamond — Orange-yellow ape-themed form used for direct physical power. 40
• Divine Unicorn — Winged form capable of flight and aerial rescue. 181
• Transformations consume spiritual power; complete depletion forces his armor to dissipate and can endanger his life. 209
• Repeated or excessive transformation causes severe backlash, including collapse after defeating Hodenig. 213

Garuda Techniques

In Garuda form, Gari can equip the Flame Feather Blade by scanning its weapon card through the Driver. 32

• Eagle Eye — Extends his vision to targets up to one kilometer away. 34
• Uses Silver Phantom's flight form as an aerial mount while transformed. 58
• The Garuda form was his first awakened Phantom Beast power. 24

Spiritual Energy and Talismans

Before gaining Divine's armor, Gari could channel spiritual energy into weapons and projectiles.

• Fires deep-blue spirit-energy bullets from his pistol. 23
• Channels spiritual energy through his wooden sword for melee combat. 23
• Activates paper talismans to create binding ropes of light; his supply is limited and difficult to replace. 108

Hand-to-Hand Combat and Kendo

Gari is highly capable without armor, combining physical strength, weapon handling, and tactical awareness.

• Defeated a larger guard with a kick and over-the-shoulder throw during an infiltration. 121
• Fought reassembling knight armors while unable to transform, using a captured scythe and spiritual energy. 107 108
• Displays exceptional kendo skill, including stopping an opponent's bamboo sword with one hand and defeating a bully during Otonokizaka's exchange event. 186
• His father forced him through an intense kendo regimen, causing him to resent the sport despite his talent. 187

Investigation and Analysis

Gari investigates monster incidents alongside Takai Geki and Silver Phantom.

• Uses Shadow Dog to analyze evidence, including identifying Maki Nishikino's blood from DNA on wood debris. 2
• Notices small physical clues, such as a bloodstained hole through a landscaped tree. 2
• Works from Mlortha traces, monster fur, crime scenes, and eyewitness accounts. 31 80

Corruption and Abnormality

Gari is described as an “abnormality” whose suppression is tied to a rainbow-colored gem placed within his heart by Gaia. When its suppression weakens, he experiences soul-level hunger, black aura emission, scarlet eyes, and a monster-like state. 183 184

• Sin — A manifestation of Gari's sin that can emerge independently and fight through or alongside his body. 183
• Scarlet-eyed persona — A hostile identity linked to the black Beast Soul Driver and the murders investigated by Takai Geki. 225 228
• Imagin possession — His unusually high compatibility allows several Imagin to take control of his body, each altering his eyes, hair, behavior, and fighting style. 203 204
• The black Driver's origin and whether Gari himself committed the scarlet-eyed murders remain unresolved. 228 229

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Beast Soul Driver — Transformation device unsealed from the Stone Belt by Camus and Gaia. 24
• Beast Soul cards — Cards used for Garuda, Fenrir, Diamond, Unicorn, weapons, and form conversion. 29 214
• Beast Soul Bracelet — Forbidden amplifier capable of drawing out 100% Beast Soul power for a maximum of three minutes. 143 146
• Flame Feather Blade — Garuda's card-summoned bladed weapon. 32
• Wooden sword — Rune-carved weapon used with spiritual energy. 22 23
• Pistol — Fires spirit-energy bullets. 23
• Paper talismans — Rare spiritual tools used for binding and escape. 108
• Motorcycle — Birthday gift from Senba Ryo. 4
• Black Beast Soul Driver and cards — Corrupted counterparts that appear in his possession during the murder incident. 228

Relationships

• Senba Ryo — Gari's father. Ryo sent him away to save him during the temple-ruins disaster; their relationship later improves, though Ryo remains tied to the laboratory and Naraku's schemes. 22 143 155 229
• Otonashi Yukine — Gari's deceased mother. Her death and love of Otonokizaka's cherry blossoms motivate Gari to protect the school and preserve her memory. 27 41
• Senba Setsune — A family member who comforts Gari during an emotional birthday surprise. 3 4
• Silver Phantom — Gari's loyal robotic partner, vehicle, scout, and emotional support. He regards her as family despite regularly arguing with her teasing. 31 41 50
• Takai Geki — Fellow Rider, investigator, and close ally. Their bond is strained by Gari's secrecy, the Beast Soul Bracelet, and Geki's suspicion that Gari is connected to the scarlet-eyed murders. 146 225 228 229
• Minami Kotori — Childhood acquaintance who calls him “Gari-nii.” Gari helps her recover after her kidnapping and later shares a close, affectionate bond with her. 44 161 223
• μ's — His students and the school-idol group he advises. He protects, teaches, cooks for, and supports them through both school and supernatural crises. 101 106 198
• Arisa Ayase — A girl Gari saved from a lion Mlortha in Akihabara. She remembers him and happily reunites with him during the commercial-building incident. 23 38
• Kuryu Tenkeiji — Initially a reluctant ally during the commercial-building escape. Gari later helps rescue Tenkeiji's family and gives him money to save Wind Fragrance Orphanage. 38 121 124
• Camus — The bearer of Divine who offers Gari the power to become Divine and entrusts him with protecting his tribe in the ancient era. 24 210
• Hagoromo Gitsune — A secretive and antagonistic figure connected to Gari's past, Sin, and his unstable nature. 143 183
• Muramasa — One of the seven-HBRUTE and Gari's recurring rival. Their final duel ends with Muramasa's destruction and mutual respect. 46 187 188

Story Role / Major Arcs

Temple Ruins and Divine's Awakening

After surviving the temple-ruins disaster at the cost of his father and companions, Gari investigates Mlortha attacks in Akihabara. His attempt to save Arisa brings him into contact with Camus, who grants him access to Divine Garuda. 22 24

Otonokizaka Teacher and μ's Adviser

Kotori coerces Gari into becoming a teacher at Otonokizaka. He becomes Class 2-B's World History and homeroom teacher, supports μ's as their adviser, and resolves crises ranging from Maki's possible transfer to the group's lack of unity. 36 43 74 101 198

Beast Soul Bracelet Crisis

Following repeated defeats, Gari uses the forbidden Beast Soul Bracelet despite the Beast Souls' warnings. The power helps him confront Cerberus but leaves him comatose and creates conflict with Geki, who wants to understand the Bracelet for himself. 143 146

Forbidden Land and Ancient Era

Gari and Geki enter a forbidden land inhabited by giant sacred beasts, where Gari demonstrates survival knowledge and leadership. Later, the DenLiner incident sends Gari and Momotaros a thousand years into the past, where he encounters a future version of himself, assists Camus's tribe, and fights Hodenig. 153 205 207 210 213

Corruption, Murders, and Public Backlash

As Gaia's suppression weakens, Gari's scarlet-eyed state and black Driver become linked to a series of murders. Geki investigates him as a suspect, and their eventual clash causes destruction and casualties that intensify the public's hostility toward Kamen Riders. 184 225 228 229

Notable Quotes

“Now, let the hunt begin!” 28

“That's something you should be asking yourself.” 121

“I have to learn more. More!” 213

Trivia

• Gari learned to cook because of his mother's “culinary experiments.” 106
• He can play piano, having learned from his mother. 27
• His mother once dressed him in girls' clothing, a memory that resurfaces when he is temporarily turned into a child. 149
• He has enhanced hearing sufficient to notice a distant unconscious person in an alley. 117