Ryoji Hase

Ryoji Hase (初瀬 亮二) is the leader of Team Raid Wild and Kamen Rider Kurokage (仮面ライダー黒影 [クロカゲ]). He uses the Matsubokkuri Lockseed.

Character History
Ryoji was first seen dueling against Team Baron, however he lost as Kaito summons 3 Inves to fight against Ryoji's sole Inves.

He then tries to win against Team Gaim by using his previous losing tactic in using two Inves, a bet from Team Invitto's Leader Hideyasu Jonouchi, but again he lost to Kota as Armored Rider Gaim in Orange Arms.

Sometime later, Kaito forms an alliance with Teams Raid Wild and Invitto, though Ryoji willingly refused to ally with Team Baron. However Hideyasu agrees to ally with Kaito, thus gaining the Matsubokkuri Lockseed from him to win against Team Gaim.

Sometime later, after Hideyasu loses to Armored Rider Ryugen, he finally realizes what Ryoji said before allying with Baron foolishly, and tells him that they will be Baron's slaves. Refusing to let that happen, they desired to have a chance to be on the same level as Kaito, and thus gaining Sid's attention as they received two Sengoku Drivers from him. After Baron's Inves are defeated, he and Hideyasu appear as they transform into Armored Rider Gridon and Kurokage respectively, which surprises Team Gaim.

They betray Baron by defeating him, but Team Gaim's Armored Riders finish them off afterwards, also gaining their Lockseeds. Sometime later, Hideyasu and Ryoji buy replacement Lockseeds as Hideyasu notices one member of Red Hot got a Sengoku Driver and a Lockseed from Sid. Later, Kurokage and Gridon were doing some training until some people arrive, thinking that there will be a battle. Oren then reveals that he announced the battle as he transforms into Armored Rider Bravo to fight Gridon and Kurokage.

All Armored Riders Gathering, The Battle Inside Helheim Forest
Ryoji and Hideyasu were seen taking a part time job as promotional sellers. However, due both not wanting to make a serious effort in working, the results were disappointing. Ryoji suddenly got called from Kota and went to Drupers so the the leaders could meet Sid. The team leaders want the Lockvehicles for Hideyasu and Ryoji so they can participate, but Sid tells them that the device won't be ready until Christmas. On the next day, they joined the battle made by Mitsuzane and before they left to Helheim Forest, Ryoji witnessed and let Hideyasu to do a cheat by evolving an Inves to deal Mitsuzane (as Armored Rider Ryugen) with Himawari Lockseed.

In the forest, he's about to attack Baron, but being hit by fruit turned Lockseed. They are then encountered by Bravo, but Kurokage left the scene to Gridon then they split up. He soon comes across the white Armored Rider and attacks him, but is defeated and as a result his Sengoku Driver is destroyed.

Multiple Kurokage and Genesis Driver
Ryoji soon became a test subject of making multiple Kurokages for the scientists to use.

Personality
Unlike his ally Hideyasu, Ryoji is much more hot-headed. Shown when he battles Team Gaim, despite having no chance to win and almost declined Team Baron's offer for an alliance, with only Hideyasu stopping him. However, in battle as Kurokage, Ryoji is much more confident and experienced than Hideyasu. However, he makes rash decisions in battle like using Gridon as a human shield and push him toward the opponent to make an opening. Though, Ryoji reveals that he wants Hideyasu to be more confident in battle.

Arms
Like with the other Lockseed-using Kamen Riders, Kamen Rider Kurokage's forms are called Arms (アームズ).

Devices

 * Sengoku Driver - Transformation device, its prototype version was destroyed and replaced with the mass production type.
 * Lockseed-exclusive weapons:
 * Kagematsu - Kurokage Matsubokkuri Arms' personal weapon
 * Lockseeds - Gives access to Kurokage's form changes, depending on which arm the lock is

Vehicles

 * Sakura Hurricane - Kamen Rider Kurokage's Rider Machine
 * Tuliphopper - Kurokage's second Rider Machine

List of Appearances

 * Kamen Rider Gaim
 * 2-7, 10
 * Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider Gaim & Wizard: The Fateful Sengoku Movie Battle
 * Kamen Rider Gaim: Sengoku Battle Royale

Portrayal
Ryoji Hase is portrayed by Atsushi Shiramata (白又 敦).

As Kamen Rider Kurokage, his suit actor is currently unknown.