Parado

"Fate is like a puzzle game."

- Parad's motto of doing things

Parad (パラド) is one of the main villains of Kamen Rider Ex-Aid series. As a Bugsters executive alongside Graphite Bugster, his main goal is to annihilate the human race.

Character History
Playing an LCD game, Parad was informed of a new Bugster infection by Graphite. With Graphite proclaiming that they would soon be joined by an influx of comrades, Parad voiced to him his excitement at the prospect of their game field expanding.

As Graphite spread the Bugster virus further, Parad voiced to him that fate was like a puzzle game. When asked by Graphite if he was sure that they should not be acting directly, Parad decided that he might as well introduce himself as he set off.

Meeting Graphite's old nemesis, Taiga Hanaya, Parad called off Graphite from his confrontation. Before they took their leave, Parad dared Taiga to clear the most games and become the strongest Kamen Rider.

He is shown to be with Dan and Graphite in Dan's office, discussing about their plans. He also helped Dan protect his identity when he was defeated by Lazer Chambara Bike Level 3 by taking his equipment and pretending to be Genm, so that Emu and Hiiro would think that Kiriya could no longer can be trusted.

Personality
His personality had been described as "Full of Paradox". No one can read his mind from his innocent smile. He has a great obsession with games and is often seen playing on handheld consoles. And true to his obsession Parad treats all matters like one and operates in a more relaxed and playful manner unlike Graphite. As such, he take joys in observing the event before him unfold and acts in more of a general oversight role while, Graphite tends to take care of the fieldwork.

Powers and Abilities

 * Teleportation: Parad has shown the ability to teleport himself.
 * Attack Blocking: Even with his human form, Parad was able to protect Genm from a Chambara Bike Gamer Level 3's Giri Giri Critical Finish without any ill effect.

Forms
to be added

Devices

 * Gamer Driver - Transformation device.
 * Rider Gashat - Transformation trinkets.
 * Kimewaza Slot Holder - Carrier strap for the Rider Gashats.

Weapons

 * Gashacon Bugvisor - Standard sidearm weapon.
 * Trick Flywheels - Sports Action Gamer Level 3's personal weapons

Portrayal
Parad is portrayed by Shoma Kai

Etymology
to be added