Lockseeds



Lockseeds (ロックシード) are mysterious devices that are the source of the Armored Riders' powers. They all have powers associated with fruits, seeds, berries, and nuts. Lockseeds can grow on trees in the Helheim Forest, assuming the shape of a flower first.

The Inves love Lockseed flowers, regarding them as their favorite food. However if an Inves consumes a mature Lockseed, it assumes its Berserker State, and if it consumes another mature Lockseed, then that Inves will evolve into its Evolved State.

In Inves Games, people use mature Lockseeds to summon Inves to do battle. When a person wearing a Sengoku/Genesis Driver picks Lockseed flowers, they will quickly turn into mature Lockseeds. When Inves Games starts, the Lockseeds say "Battle, Start!". After Inves Games battle, these Lockseeds can say "You Win!" or "You Lose..." depending on the results of battle. After a victory, the toy Lockseed can say "Rank Up!" which has yet to be used in the show.

If a Rider summons an Inves in a battle, then they will be fully materialized in the real world.

Inves
The Inves love Lockseeds, regarding them as their favorite food. In the Helheim Forest, Inves eat immature Lockseeds by eating the core of the Lockseed and throwing the rest of it away immediately afterwards when they are done.

Immature Lockseeds
Immature Lockseeds are Lockseeds in their immature state that grow in the Helheim Forest. They normally look like fruit, however if anyone wearing a Sengoku Driver picks them they will turn into Mature Lockseeds. The Inves love both types of Lockseeds, regarding them as their favorite and only food, and will attempt to protect them if they are picked. People also seem tempted to eat Immature Lockseeds, as shown when Kota Kazuraba and an unnamed maintenance worker almost ate one when they first discovered them.

Classes
Matured Lockseeds are given ranks, from D to A, but it is unknown if either the number of the Lockseed, the rarity of such a Lockseed being found, or a combination of the two makes the Lockseed's ranking.

A-Classed Lockseeds are unbreakable, which is useful for both transformation as an Armored Rider or to summon a high classed Inves. One drawback is that the summoned Inves is in its Berserker State, and if said Inves consumes a Lockseed that summoned it or an entirely different Lockseed, it will evolve into a second form of itself called an Evolved Inves.

It appears Yggdrasill Corporation has succeeded in making artificial Lockseeds, existing in the form of Lockvehicles (ロックビークル). They are indicated by their rougher design and their theme being based on flowers. Once unlocked, the Lockvehicles will unfold into their Vehicle forms, and have the capacity to breach into the Helheim Forest when they hit a certain speed.

Kamen Rider Gaim's Lockseeds

 * Orange Lockseed (オレンジロックシード): Allows Kamen Rider Gaim to transform into Orange Arms, armed with the Daidaimaru. Its code is LS-07 and it is Class A. Another one is seen in the possession of DJ Sagara.
 * Pine Lockseed (パインロックシード): Allows Kamen Rider Gaim to transform into Pine Arms, armed with the Pine Iron. Its code is LS-05 and it is Class A. He obtains this Lockseed after beating Kaito Kumon in an Inves Game.
 * Ichigo Lockseed (イチゴロックシード): Allows Kamen Rider Gaim to transform into Ichigo Arms, armed with the Ichigo Kunai. Its code is LS-06 and it is Class A. Kota had found his Ichigo Lockseed, as well as his Orange Lockseed and Sengoku Driver, during his first adventure into the Helheim Forest; however, Peko managed to disarm it from him and then the Shika Inves consumed it to evolve into a Evolved Inves. Some time after, Gaim was able to obtain another Ichigo Lockseed, which had belonged to Team Invitto until they lost a Inves game to Ryugen, before he appears in the World within the Magic Stone. In the toyline, if the Ichigo Lockseed says "Battle, Start!" five times, it plays the sound of an Inves roar.
 * Suika Lockseed (スイカロックシード): Allows Kamen Rider Gaim to transform into the colossal Suika Arms, capable of assuming multiple modes and armed with the Suika Sojinto while in Yoroi Mode. Its code is LS-10. This Lockseed was originally in possession of Takatora Kureshima until Mitsuzane stole it from him. After Kota uses the Suika Lockseed, it loses its color and becomes unresponsive for a certain amount of time.
 * Kachidoki Lockseed (カチドキロックシード): Allows Kamen Rider Gaim to transform into Kachidoki Arms, armed with the DJ Gun. Its code is KLS-01.
 * Sakura Lockvehicle (サクラロックビークル): Summons a Sakura Hurricane Rider Machine. It is Lockseed LV-01. He obtains this Lockseed during his battle with Kaito from Lock Dealer Sid.

Kamen Rider Baron's Lockseeds

 * Banana Lockseed (バナナロックシード): Allows Kamen Rider Baron to transform into Banana Arms, armed with the Banaspear. Its code is LS-08 and it is Class A. Kaito obtained his Banana Lockseed along with his Sengoku Driver from Lock Dealer Sid. Another one is seen in the possession of DJ Sagara.
 * Mango Lockseed (マンゴロックシード): Allows Kamen Rider Baron to transform into Mango Arms, armed with the Mango Punisher. Its code is LS-11. Kaito obtains it while he was in the Helheim Forest, which is later used in Episode 8. Like the Ichigo Lockseed in the toyline, it has a Inves roar sound when say "Battle, Start!" five times.
 * Rose Lockvehicle (ローズロックビークル): Summons a Rose Attacker Rider Machine. It is Lockseed LV-02. He obtains this Lockseed during his battle with Kota from Lock Dealer Sid.

Kamen Rider Ryugen's Lockseeds

 * Budou Lockseed (ブドウロックシード): Allows Kamen Rider Ryugen to transform into Budou Arms, armed with the Budou Ryuhou. Its code is LS-09 and it is Class A.
 * Kiwi Lockseed (キウィロックシード): Allows Kamen Rider Ryugen to transform into Kiwi Arms, armed with the Kiwi Gekirin. Its code is LS-13 and is Class A. It was found in the Helheim Forest when being asked by Kota to pick one premature Lockseed. In the toyline, if the Lockseed says "Battle, Start!" five times, it plays the sound of an Inves roar, like the Ichigo Lockseed.
 * Rose Lockvehicle (ローズロックビークル): Summons a Rose Attacker Rider Machine. It is Lockseed LV-02. He obtains this Lockvehicle from Sid.

Kamen Rider Zangetsu's Lockseeds

 * Melon Lockseed (メロンロックシード): Allows Kamen Rider Zangetsu to transform into Melon Arms, armed with the Melon Defender. Its code is LS-04 and it is Class A.

Kamen Rider Gridon's Lockseeds

 * Donguri Lockseed (ドングリロックシード): Allows Kamen Rider Gridon to transform into Donguri Arms, armed with the Donkachi. Its code is LS-03 and its Class B. Hideyasu has lost his first Donguri Lockseed to Team Gaim after he and Ryoji beaten Kaito, and had to buy another one from Sid, and lost that one to Bravo, which was most likely devoured by the Inves that became the Evolved Inoshishi Inves.
 * Dandelion Lockvehicle: Summons a Dandeliner Rider Machine.

Kamen Rider Kurokage's Lockseeds

 * Matsubokkuri Lockseed (マツボックリロックシード): Allows Kamen Rider Kurokage to transform into Matsubokkuri Arms, armed with the Kagematsu. Its code is LS-01 and it is Class C. One was shown in the possession of Zach. Ryoji has lost his first Matsubokkuri Lockseed to Team Gaim after he and Ryoji beaten Kaito, and had to buy another one from Sid, and lost that one to Bravo, which was most likely devoured by the Inves that became the Evolved Inoshishi Inves.
 * Tulip Lockvehicle: Summons a Tuliphopper Rider Machine.

Kamen Rider Bravo's Lockseeds

 * Durian Lockseed (ドリアンロックシード): Allows Kamen Rider Bravo to transform into Durian Arms, armed with the Duri Noko. Its code is LS-12. It originally belonged to Sonomura of Team Red Hot who recently received the last Sengoku Driver from Sid. However, he ended getting both the Driver and Lockseed confiscated by Oren Pierre Alfonzo for being too loud in his shop.

Kamen Rider Bujin Gaim's Lockseeds

 * Blood Orange Lockseed (ブラッドオレンジロックシード): Allows Bujin Gaim to transform into Blood Orange Arms, armed with a crimson version of the Daidaimaru. Like the original Orange Lockseed, its number is LS-07 and is A-ranked. However, his Sengoku Driver's voice is much deeper then the others.

Lock Dealer Sid's Lockseeds

 * Sid's Lockseed (シドのロックシード): Seen in trailer being held by Sid, then later appeared in the series proper; current purpose unknown. It appears to have an S shape on the front and is colored in black and gold.

Inves Games-Only Lockseeds
Some of the Lockseeds don't have a weapons or transform a Sengoku Driver user into Rider form. These only used to summon Inves for battling against an opponent's Inves.
 * Kurumi Lockseed (クルミロックシード): Current purpose unknown. Its code is LS-02 and it is Class C+. One is currently in the possession of Kaito Kumon. When opened, the inside is completely blank, implying it can't allow one to transform into a Rider.
 * Himawari Lockseed (ヒマワリロックシード): This Lockseed is used to summon Elementary Inves to use in Inves Games. Its code is LS-00 and it is Class D. It appears to be a very common Lockseed, being used by Mai Takatsukasa, Kaito Kumon, and Ryoji Hase with still others being sold by Lock Dealer Sid. Strangely, when opened, the bottom doesn't give any indication of an associated weapon. Additionally, the Gashapon version doesn't have any sounds associated with a form either, giving it only the generic Inves Battle music and Inves sound.

Kamen Rider Zangetsu-Shin's Lockseeds

 * Melon Energy Lockseed (メロンエネルギーロックシード): Allows Kamen Rider Zangetsu-Shin to transform into Melon Energy Arms. Its code is ELS-04.

Kamen Rider Duke's Lockseeds

 * Lemon Energy Lockseed (檸檬エナジーロックシード): Allows Kamen Rider Duke to transform into Lemon Energy Arms. Its code is ELS-01.

Kamen Rider Sigurd's Lockseeds

 * Cherry Energy Lockseed (チェリーエナジーロックシード): Allows Kamen Rider Sigurd to transform into Cherry Energy Arms. Its code is ELS-02.

Kamen Rider Marica's Lockseeds

 * Peach Energy Lockseed (ピーチエナジーロックシード): Allows Kamen Rider Marica to transform into Peach Energy Arms. Its code is ELS-03.

Legend Rider Lockseeds
Listed as movie sets in some sources, the Legend Rider Lockseeds contain the power of a Kamen Rider. The first set contains the Double & Wizard Lockseeds and the second set is the OOO & Fourze Lockseeds. What's interesting about these sets is that they will give the Riders a special kind of armor formed out of a giant head of the Rider in question.

These new armors for the Riders will appear in the next Movie War film. These sets will be released in December.


 * Double Lockseed (ダブルロックシード): Allows Kamen Rider Ryugen to transform into Double Arms, armed with the Trigger Magnum.
 * OOO Lockseed (オーズロックシード): Allows Kamen Rider Baron to transform into OOO Arms, armed with the Medajalibur.
 * Fourze Lockseed (フォーゼロックシード): Allows Kamen Rider Zangetsu to transform into Fourze Arms, armed with the Rocket Module.
 * Wizard Lockseed (ウィザードロックシード): Allows Kamen Rider Gaim to transform into Wizard Arms, armed with the WizarSwordGun.

Toy-Exclusive Rider Lockseeds

 * Kuuga Lockseed (クウガロックシード)
 * Ryuki Lockseed (龍騎ロックシード)
 * Blade Lockseed (ブレイドロックシード)
 * Hibiki Lockseed (響鬼ロックシード)
 * Kabuto Lockseed (カブトロックシード)
 * Den-O Lockseed (電王ロックシード)
 * Kiva Lockseed (キバロックシード)
 * Decade Lockseed (ディケイドロックシード)
 * OOO Tajadol Combo Lockseed (オーズタジャドルコンボロックシード)
 * Meteor Lockseed (メテオロックシード)
 * Beast Lockseed (ビーストロックシード)

Other Lockseeds

 * Momotaros Lockseed (モモタロスロックシード)
 * Ankh Lockseed (アンクロックシード)
 * Christmas Lockseed (クリスマスロックシード)
 * Roulette Lockseed (ルーレットロックシード)

Portrayal
The voice of the Lockseeds, as well as the Sengoku Driver and the Musou Saber, is provided by Hōchū Ōtsuka (大塚 芳忠).

Conception
An interview with Kamen Rider Gaim producer Naomi Takabe in Hyper Hobby revealed the inspiration for the Lockseeds arising in early design meetings, with the sentences “Opening a new world” and “Unlocking potential” in mind. After some research it was decided that locks were the best choice, being something that has never been used in Kamen Rider. This decision was made at a very early point, with Takabe noting that they had no idea what the story was even going to be like then.