Kamen Rider Kiva (character)

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Kamen Rider Kiva (仮面ライダーキバ, Kamen Raidā Kiba^?) is the primary protagonist and eponymous character of the 2008 Kamen Rider Series, Kamen Rider Kiva.

Contents 1 Wataru Kurenai 1.1 Biography 2 Forms 2.1 Kiva Form 2.2 Garulu Form 2.3 Basshaa Form 2.4 Dogga Form 2.5 DoGaBaKi Form 3 Equipment 3.1 Kivat Belt 3.2 Fuestles 3.3 Machine Kivaa 3.3.1 Buroon Booster 3.4 Garulu Saber 3.5 Basshaa Magnum 3.6 Dogga Hammer 3.7 Buroon 3.8 Castle Doran 3.8.1 Shoodoran 3.9 Bloody Rose 4 References 5 See also

[edit] Wataru Kurenai

Wataru Kurenai (紅 渡, Kurenai Wataru^?, portrayed by Koji Seto^[1][2][3][4]) is a shy young man who never lies, keeping to himself due to his hygiene obession. He works at an atelier to continue his father's legacy of violin making with a dream to create the ultimate violin, using strange methods to accomplish it. But, Wataru is destined from birth to become the current Kamen Rider Kiva as his mother is a Fangire. He teams up with Kivat to fight the Fangire race and protect humanity from them, only because the Bloody Rose orders him to "fight". But in time, Wataru learns of his family legacy and nature as a dhampir, as well as desiring to change into someone just like his father. Evidently, Wataru is described by the Lion Fangire as "the one who inherited Kiva". Furthermore, the original Kiva attempted to destroy humanity in 1986 with the IXA System the only thing to take him down.

[edit] Biography

Ever since he was a child, Wataru lived in the European-style manor that is said to be haunted, referred to by his neighbors as "Obaketaro (お化け太郎, Obaketarō^?, literally "Ghost Boy") for his strange appearance, donning a mask and glasses to protect him from the "world's allergies" and using a notebook to express himself without talking. While gathering fish bones in a third vain attempt to create the ultimate varnish for the ultimate violin like his father, Wataru comes across Megumi Aso, who manages to show him that his "allergies" are all in his head. He later saves her from the Horse Fangire as Kiva, countering her attempt to kill him soon after before leaving her stupefied, later saving her a second time from the Octopus Fangire.

When a female lawyer named Aya Natsukawa arrives to Wataru's home with a list of the various people that Otoya had victimized with his antics, Wataru is devastated to know a side of his father his mother never told him. After meeting Keisuke Nago and getting his advice, Wataru performs acts of moral obligation for his father's sins, until he learns that Natsukawa is the Moth Fangire and Otoya's most wounded victim. Unable to fight her, Kivat is forced to summon Garulu to supplant Wataru with his feral rage in Garulu Form so Kiva can kill the Fangire. When Keisuke requests that Wataru keep an eye on Megumi in his stead, he meets a young man named Noboru, who is obsessed with Megumi himself. When Noboru reveals himself to be the Sheep Fangire, Wataru learns of Keisuke's hatred towards Kiva. Saddened but undaunted, Wataru manages to rescue Megumi when she is captured by the Sheep Fangire, destroying him in Basshaa Form. Since the incident, Wataru took to heart what Megumi learned from her mother: the same ideology Otoya follows: "All humans are music". Eventually, Wataru is forced to lose all of Keisuke's respect for him when he protected the Frog Fangire, Takeo Ōmura, in vain. However, Wataru did learn from Ōmura that he needs to make a violin to call his own.

It was later that Wataru meets Kengo, whose rock and roll helps him in becoming more confident in himself. Though Wataru and Kengo have separate dreams, the two promise to help the other out so that both their dreams come true. Wataru ensures his part by protecting Kengo from the Rhinoceros Fangire, accessing Dogga Form. However, Wataru's world is turned upside again when he encounters the Lion Fangire Rook, whom he met when he was suffering amnesia. However by meeting Mami Kurasawa, a former student under his father (of which he is unaware), Wataru learns to cope with the recent Fangire events of who's evil and not by "listening to the voice in his heart."

After begrudgingly following Kengo to a fortune teller to find out who Kiva really is, Wataru is rendered unconscious. When he awakens, he is more confident in his abilities, but has a very sarcastic attitude. It is revealed that he is posessed, by his unaware father Otoya, as a result of the fortune teller's ritual. But Otoya cannot always maintain his posessing of Wataru and Wataru has no idea what is going on whenever Otoya takes control. While using Wataru's body, Otoya teaches Megumi overcome her fears of using the IXA Knuckle and she is able to help IXA defeat the Ladybug Fangire.

[edit] Forms

Similar to several Kamen Riders before him, including Black RX, Kuuga, Agito, Den-O, and Zeronos, Kiva has multiple forms that provide him with different weapons and abilities. Kiva's motif is that of a vampire.

[edit] Kiva Form

• Rider height: 200cm
• Rider weight: 98kg
• Ability perimeters
  • Punching power: Usually 6t
  • Normal kicking power: 8t
    • Darkness Moon Break: 30t
  • Maximum jump height: 85m
  • Maximum running speed: 100m/6.5s

Kiva Form (キバフォーム, Kiba Fōmu^?) is Kiva's default form, accessed through a bite from Kivat, who status determines Kiva's ability in a battle. He is able to see in the dark with his visor called the Omnilens (オムニレンズ, Omunirenzu^?). In this form, Kiva can use any of the Fuestles, with the Wake Up Fuestle to open up the Catena (カテナ, Katena^?) chains on his right leg known as the Hell's Gate (ヘルズゲート, Heruzu Gēto^?) made of Lucifer Metal (ルシファーメタル, Rushifā Metaru^?) so Kiva can use his Darkness Moon Break (ダークネスムーンブレイク, Dākunesu Mūn Bureiku^?) attack. With an impact of 30000 kg shatters, enough to leave a crater in the shape of a bat's wings (Kiva's insignia) on any surface upon contact, the glass body of a Fangire shatters instantly. Kiva can also perform a stronger variation of Darkness Moon Break when engulfed in Castle Doran's fire. When the Darkness Moon Break is performed, day turns into night and a crescent moon appears in the sky.

[edit] Garulu Form

• Rider height: 200cm
• Rider weight: 90kg
• Ability perimeters
  • Punching power: 5t
  • Kicking power: 9t
  • Maximum jump height: 40m
  • Maximum running speed: 100m/1.5s

Garulu Form (ガルルフォーム, Garuru Fōmu^?) is Kiva's form accessed from being energized by the Garulu Saber. In this form, the Omnilens and Kiva's chest/left arm armor turn a shade of blue called Garulu Cobalt (ガルルコバルト, Garulu Kobaruto^?) which places Kiva under the influence of Garulu. This form's power is linked to the phases of the moon, and is strongest when the moon is full. Garulu Form, capable of manipulating sound, has increased speed and cunning due to the form's animalistic ferocity and is able to perform the Garulu Howling Slash. When it is performed, day turns to night and a full moon appears in the sky, as it references a human's transformation into a werewolf. Its motif is that of a werewolf (狼男, ōkami-otoko^?).

[edit] Basshaa Form

• Rider height: 200cm
• Rider weight: 92kg
• Ability perimeters
  • Punching power: 3t
  • Kicking power: 3t
  • Maximum jump height: 20m
  • Maximum running speed: 100m/6.0s
  • Maximum swimming speed: 162kt

Basshaa Form (バッシャーフォーム, Basshā Fōmu^?) is Kiva's form accessed from the Basshaa Fuestle and granting him access to the Basshaa Magnum pistol. In this form, the Omnilens and Kiva's chest/right arm armor turn a shade of green called Basshaa Emerald (バッシャーエメラルド, Basshā Emerarudo^?) which places Kiva under the influence of Basshaa. While in this state, Kiva loses most of his strength and ability, but gains a mastery of long range combat and is able to analyze an opponent's weakspot to target with accurate marksmanship. Basshaa Form can also manipulate water, able to create rain as well as a pool of water necessary to perform the Basshaa Aqua Tornado. When it is performed, day turns to night and a half moon forms in the sky, as it references the change ebb and flow of the tides during its phase. Its motif is that of the Gill-man (半魚人, Hangyojin^?).

[edit] Dogga Form

• Rider height: 200cm
• Rider weight: 150kg
• Ability perimeters
  • Punching power: 15t
    • Dogga Thunder Slap: 30t
  • Kicking power: 4t
  • Maximum jump height: 10m
  • Maximum running speed: 100m/10.0s

Dogga Form (ドッガフォーム, Dogga Fōmu^?) is Kiva's form accessed from the Dogga Fuestle and granting him access to the massive Dogga Hammer. In this form, Kiva's entire upper body gains bulky armor and the Omnilens turn a shade of violet called Dogga Purple (ドッガパープル, Dogga Pāpuru^?), under Dogga's influence. In this form, Kiva loses most of his speed but gains unbelievable strength, able to overpower a Fangire easily. Dogga Form can manipulate electricity, using it as part of his finisher, Dogga Thunder Slap. When it is performed, day turns to night and a gibbous moon forms in the sky. Its motif is that of Frankenstein's monster (フランケンシュタインの人造人間, Furankenshutain no jinzō ningen^?).

[edit] DoGaBaKi Form

• Rider height: 200cm
• Rider weight: 140kg
• Ability perimeters
  • Punching power: Usually 10t
  • Normal kicking power: 15t
  • Maximum jump height: 50m
  • Maximum running speed: 100m/5.0s

DoGaBaKi Form (ドガバキフォーム, Dogabaki Fōmu^?), shortened from "Dogga/Garulu/Basshaa/Kiva Form" (ドッガ・ガルル・バッシャー・キバフォーム, Dogga Garuru Basshā Kiba Fōmu^?), is Kiva's rarely seen form accessed by the summoning of all three Arms Monsters. In this form, Kiva's left arm turns into the Garulu Arm (ガルルアーム, Garuru Āmu^?), his right arm turns into the Basshaa Arm (バッシャーアーム, Basshā Āmu^?), and his upper body turns into the Dogga Breast (ドッガブレスト, Dogga Buresuto^?). In this form, Kiva can use all three Arms Monster weapons and the Darkness Moon Break. However, due to the danger it presents to Kiva and the Arms Monsters, Kiva can only assume this form for five minutes before its power becomes lethal.

[edit] Equipment

[edit] Kivat Belt

The Kivat Belt (キバットベルト, Kibatto Beruto^?) is Kamen Rider Kiva's means of transforming. To summon and use the belt, Kivat-bat the 3rd says "Let's go Kiva!" (キバっていくぜ！, Kiba tte ikuze!^?) as Wataru catches him in his right hand and then Kivat bites Wataru's free hand, causing his skin to take on a variant stained glass pattern when bitten as the belt materializes out of several ghostly chains. Wataru then perches Kivat upside down on the Power Roost (パワールースト, Pawā Rūsuto^?) of the belt's Kibuckle (キバックル, Kibakkuru^?) to complete the transformation, separating from the belt when certain conditions demand for it like Fuestle-blowing or attacking the Fangire on his own. The Kivat Belt also has six Fueslots (フエッスロット, Fuessurotto^?) to hold the six Fuestles.

[edit] Fuestles

Kiva accesses his arsenal through whistles on his belt called Fuestles (フエッスル, Fuessuru^?), which he gives to Kivat to blow into to evoke a power-up. Three of the Fuestles serve to summon an allied Arms Monster from Castle Doran, who allows for Kiva to Form Change and turns into a weapon. These three Fuestles' powers can be evoked immediately before Wataru transforms, enabling him to transform to the respective form directly without going through Kiva Form.

• Wake Up Fuestle (ウエイクアップフエッスル, Ueiku Appu Fuessuru^?): This Fuestle allow Kiva to perform his Darkness Moon Break attack.
• Garulu Fuestle (ガルルフエッスル, Garuru Fuessuru^?): This Fuestle summons Garulu from Castle Doran.
• Basshaa Fuestle (バッシャーフエッスル, Basshā Fuessuru^?): This Fuestle summons Basshaa from Castle Doran.
• Dogga Fuestle (ドッガフエッスル, Dogga Fuessuru^?): This Fuestle summons Dogga from Castle Doran.
• Doran Fuestle (ドランフエッスル, Doran Fuessuru^?): This Fuestle summons Castle Doran.
• Buroon Fuestle (ブロンフエッスル, Buron Fuessuru^?): This Fuestle summons Buroon from Castle Doran and turns the Machine Kivaa into the Buroon Booster.

A "Kiva Says Fuestle" (キバッテフエッスル, Kibatte Fuessuru^?) is to be included in the August 2008 issue of Terebi-kun Magazine. When used with the toy Kivat Belt, it makes Kivat say all the phrases said by his current mood.

[edit] Machine Kivaa

• Length: 2510mm
• Width: 940mm
• Height: 1090mm
• Curb weight: 220kg
• Top speed: 520km/h (0 to 400m/s in 3.2s)
• Maximum output: 367.5kw/8500rpm

The Machine Kivaa (マシンキバー, Mashin Kibā^?) is Kiva's motorcycle given by Kivat and is said to have been made by Motobat the 16th (モトバット１６世, Motobatto Jūrokusei^?), master craftsman of the Kivat Clan. The Kivaa is a living motorcycle, possessing the brain of a horse monster in its upper cowl. When running at high speed, it generates the Shadow Veil (シャドーベール, Shadō Bēru^?) to hide itself from plain sight. The Kivaa can be powered up through the use of the Buroon Fuestle.

[edit] Buroon Booster

• Length: 4360mm
• Width: 1225mm
• Height: 1090mm
• Curb weight: 760kg
• Top speed: 1550km/h (0 to 400m/s in 1.2s)
• Maximum output: 4263.5kw/12000rpm

The Super-Attaching Combination Buroon Booster (超融合合体ブロンブースター, Chōyūgō Gattai Buron Būsutā^?) is what happens when Buroon envelopes the Kivaa, allowing it to perform wheelies and reach greater speeds. When running at high speed, it generates the Air Break Field (エアブレイクフィールド, Ea Bureiku Fīrudo^?) with the Shadow Veil and reduces air resistance to almost 0.

[edit] Garulu Saber

The Demon-Beast Sword Garulu Saber (魔獣剣ガルルセイバー, Majūken Garuru Seibā^?) is a weapon that Garulu assumes for Kiva to change into Garulu Form. Though in a statuette form when summoned, the Garulu Saber assumes a Kris form once in Kiva's hand. One of its abilities is to fire a shockwave named Howling Shock (ハウリングショック, Hauringu Shokku^?) from the hilt. The Garulu Saber can be use for the finishing attack Garulu Howling Slash (ガルル・ハウリングスラッシュ, Garuru Hauringu Surasshu^?). This is done by first having Kivat perform a Garulu Bite (ガルルバイト, Garuru Baito^?) on the blade of the Garulu Saber after which Kiva holsters, by way of "biting", the weapon in his mouth as he charges at the Fangire, jumping in the air to slash the Fangire into two as he lands in front of it.

[edit] Basshaa Magnum

The Demon Sea Gun Basshaa Magnum (魔海銃バッシャーマグナム, Makaijū Basshā Magunamu^?) is a gun-like weapon that Basshaa assumes for Kiva to change into Basshaa Form. The Basshaa Magnum's turbine spins to generate bullets made of high pressure water. The finishing attack is Basshaa Aqua Tornado (バッシャー・アクアトルネード, Basshā Akua Torunēdo^?). This is done by first having Kivat perform a Basshaa Bite (バッシャーバイト, Basshā Baito^?) on the hammer of the Basshaa Magnum. From there, the gun's turbines spin, surrounding Kiva with water as the weapon creates a pressurized ball of water that can home on to enemies upon firing, leaving Fangire in an extremely fragile state where even the slighest touch can shatter them.

[edit] Dogga Hammer

The Demon Iron Hammer Dogga Hammer (魔鉄槌ドッガハンマー, Matettsui Dogga Hanmā^?) is a fist-like war hammer that Dogga assumes for Kiva to change into Dogga Form. The finishing attack is Dogga Thunder Slap (ドッガ・サンダースラップ, Dogga Sandā Surappu^?), before which Kivat must perform a Dogga Bite (ドッガバイト, Dogga Baito^?) on the shaft of the hammer. The ball of the hammer opens up like a hand, and the True Eye (トゥルーアイ, Turū Ai^?) in the palm releases a shock wave that weakens the opponent Fangire's glass skin, rendering it immobile. Then the head of the hammer produces a giant energy duplicate of itself called the Phantom Hand (ファントムハンド, Fantomu Hando^?), which follows Kiva's swings and crushes the enemy with massive collateral damage.

[edit] Buroon

• Height: 2020mm
• Weight: 540kg
• Maximum flight speed: 650km/h

The Demon Statue Buroon (魔像ブロン, Mazō Buron^?) is a Golem (ゴーレム, Gōremu^?) made of Lucifer Gold (ルシファーゴールド, Rushifā Gōrudo^?) which is a tool made by the Fangire. It can merge with the Machine Kivaa and become the Buroon Booster.

[edit] Castle Doran

• Height: 32m
• Length: 41m
• Weight: 18,000t
• Estimated age: 320 years old (32 in dragon years)
• Maximum walking speed: 80km/h
• Flight speed: 120km/h

Castle Doran (キャッスルドラン, Kyassuru Doran^?) is Kiva's base of operations which is of the Doran Clan (ドラン族, Doran Zoku^?). Though originally called the Great Wyvern (グレートワイバーン, Gurēto Waibān^?), the Fangire captured it and bonded it to the mold of a castle as a base. Wataru eventually became its master through Kivat from Wataru's mother. While dormant, it assumes the form of a building to conceal itself in plain sight, invisible to ordinary people. When exposed to moonlight, or when Kiva performs his finishing move or uses the Doran Fuestle, Castle Doran awakens and assumes its true form. Due to its unique abilities of sealing defeated Fangire, Castle Doran is home to Kiva's three arms monsters, forced into human form and into the servitude of the master of Castle Doran while being maintained on the Life Energy of the sealed Fangire it devours. In battle, Castle Doran can use Magic Missiles (マジックミサイル, Majikku Misairu^?), firing the towers on its castle, and spit out Pod Shoots (ポッドシュート, Poddo Shūto^?) from its mouth.

[edit] Shoodoran

• Height: 10.2m
• Length: 15.3m
• Weight: 2,800t
• Estimated age: 80 years old (8 in dragon years)
• Maximum flight speed: 1100km/h

Shoodoran (シュードラン, Shūdoran^?) is a smaller dragon that is hidden in nature as a windmill until summoned by a distress roar of Castle Doran, since it is too young to hear the sound of a Fuestle. Although it was originally a child of the Great Wyvern, the Fangire captured it and bonded it to the mold of a windmill as a scout and bomber. When it comes to battle, Shoodoran perches atop Castle Doran, allowing it to fight at full power. Like Castle Doran, Shoodoran seals the souls of defeated Fangire Clan members by eating their bodiless souls. Its attacks are Pod Batting (ポッドバッティング, Poddo Battingu^?), Doran Bomb Shoot (ドランボムシュート, Doran Bomu Shūto^?), and Doran Blow (ドランブロウ, Doran Burō^?).

[edit] Bloody Rose

A special violin, the Bloody Rose (ブラッディ・ローズ, Buraddi Rōzu^?) was created by Otoya as the "ultimate violin," rumored to be a product of Otoya selling his soul to the devil himself. The Bloody Rose will sound whenever a Fangire is detected in the area, its music only heard by Kivat and Wataru, who hears it as a voice commanding him to "Fight", as it pinpoints the exact location the Fangire could be found. When played, the Bloody Rose can also disrupt a Fangire's activity.

[edit] References

[edit] See also

Kamen Rider Kiva v • d • e
Kamen Riders:	Kiva • IXA	牙
Others:	Characters • Fangire
Media:	List of episodes • TETRA-FANG • Climax Deka • The King of Hell Castle