Shadow Moon

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Shadow Moon

Shadow Moon is a fictional character in the Japanese tokusatsu series Kamen Rider Black.

1 Biography
2 Attacks
3 Weapons/Gear
4 References

[edit] Biography

Nobuhiko Akizuki is Minami Kotaro's step-brother, who was born on the same day as he is. During their 19th birthday, Nobuhiko and Kotaro were both kidnapped by Gorgom. Kotaro was able to escape, but Nobuhiko was left behind. Nobuhiko was then chosen by Gorgom to become Shadow Moon to fight the Black Sun, Kamen Rider Black to decide who will be the next Century King. He made his debut in episode 35 and his identity as Nobuhiko was eventually revealed later. During his battle with Black, he defeats Black, seemingly winning and becoming the next Century King. However, Black recovers from his injuries and returns to battle Shadow Moon once again. Black becomes the Century King after the Gorgom cave fell on Shadow Moon.

In Kamen Rider Black RX, Shadow Moon returns for a few episodes to try and exact revenge on Kotaro. In the first battle, he overpowered Kotaro before Gork crashed the battle with the Alien Lifeform Unit member Ant Runt who buried both of them in an anthill until Ridron freed them and Shadow Moon got away. In their final battle, Shadow Moon was defeated by Black RX when the Riboken was thrust into Shadow Moon's body. Shadow Moon died, but as a hero when he saved children from an attack from the Crisis Empire.

In the movie Kamen Rider World, Shadow Moon leads five other revived kaijin in a fight against Kamen Rider ZO and J. He then appears as a giant to fight Kamen Rider J, who ultimately defeats him.

[edit] Attacks

Like his counterpart, Kamen Rider Black, Shadow Moon also has his own array of attacks.

Shadow Punch - Similar to Black's Rider Punch, Shadow Moon would jump to the air and land a straight punch on his target.

Shadow Kick - Shadow Moon's Rider Kick. Both his feet would charge with green energy as he hits a devastating front dropkick.

Kingstone Flash - Shadow Moon can use his Kingstone to emit blasts of light, blinding his enemies. He used a variation of this move, called Shadow Flash, to temporarily take control of Battle Hopper.

[edit] Weapons/Gear

Satan Saber - Shadow Moon's sword when he fought Kamen Rider Black. Originally Birugenia's, Shadow Moon took possession of this weapon after he defeated Birugenia. It is a red bladed saber.
Shadow Sabers - Shadow Moon's swords when he fought Kamen Rider Black RX. They are twin red bladed swords with snake like designs along the blade.
Battle Hopper - Shadow Moon was able to temporarily take control of Battle Hopper. But after Battle Hopper turned on Shadow Moon, Shadow Moon critically damaged the bike. Battle Hopper then exploded as it rammed itself against Shadow Moon.