 This article is about a villain in Kamen Rider X.
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- For the A.R. World version, see Apollogeist (A.R. World).
- "Apollo Change"
- ―Apollogeist's transformation call[src]
Apollogeist (アポロガイスト, Aporo Gaisuto)[1][2][3], alternatively spelt Apollo Geist,[4][5] is the Chief of Security of G.O.D.. After his first demise, he would be recontructed into Apollogeist·Reborn (再生アポロガイスト, Saisei Aporo Gaisuto)[6].
History[]
Apollogeist is an cyborg created by G.O.D., assigned by the G.O.D. General Commander to be the Chief of Security, executing any member of the organization who were traitors or were no longer of use. His usual appearance is that of a man wearing a white tuxedo with black gloves, and is usually seen in this form the most. It is only in battle does he transform into his true form, an armored cyborg. He views Keisuke Jin as a strong opponent and formidable rival, even getting angry at Mach Achilles for refusing to train like Jin and instead, choosing to underestimate him. He was ultimately defeated by Kamen Rider X's X Finishing Kick, before attempting to take him out by shaking his explosive hand. Despite this attempt at killing him, he still earned Keisuke's respect.
Revival[]
The husk of Apollogeist was retrieved and reconstructed at the Apollon Palace by G.O.D scientists, Dr. Hayata Kawakami and Dr. Daigo Miyamoto, where he was brought back to life stronger than he was before his death. Apollogeist would realize that his hands were becoming weaker, as he began missing more targets during training and struggles to even lift up a cup of coffee. He would visit Dr. Miyamoto and demand an explanation for his weakened state, only to be told by Miyamoto that his life was limited and didn't have much time left to live. Because Kawakami had been killed by Apollogeist, Miyamoto is unable to perform a second surgery alone. Miyamoto explained that a potential way to live longer was to install Kamen Rider X's Perfecter into his system. Apollogeist thanked Kawakami for his advice and proceeded to shoot and kill him. Apollogeist fought Kamen Rider X one more time with the goal of obtaining his Perfecter, but was unable to accurately perform his attacks due to his slowly weakening body. As a final resort, he assumed the form of a giant fireball but was ultimately destroyed by X's X Kick.
Let's Go Kamen Riders[]
Apollogeist in Let's Go Kamen Riders
Due to a change in history caused by Ankh leaving an O Medal behind in the year 1971, Shocker achieved its goal of world dominion with the Shocker Greeed and new members from the various groups joined an alliance under Shocker's control. Apollogeist, Kingdark and the Government of Darkness were part of Shocker's alliance. He was never killed by X, not needing the Perfecter to sustain himself even years into the future. When the timeline was partially restored and the Riders returned, he tried to face X, only to be defeated. He was only destroyed, however, when the Great Leader became the Great Rock Leader and spread destruction around the world. [OOO, Den-O, All Riders: Let's Go Kamen Riders] This Apollogeist used a modified version of the design of Decade's version, having the Perfecter removed, and also the actor of that same version voiced him, however, his official bio[7] makes it clear that he's the original character, rather than Decade's version.
Kamen Rider Spirits[]
Apollogeist and Other Villains from Manga
to be added
Kamen Rider SD[]
- Main article: Apollogeist (SD)
Apollogeist: A member of Grand Shocker. He was among the villains at the meeting with the Great Leader.
Video game appearances[]
Kamen Rider SD: Sortie!! Rider Machines[]
Apollogeist is the boss of the Desert Battle Stage. He uses his bike to try to outrun X and uses multiple Geist Cutters which move around on the road to attack X before returning to him.
Apollogeist[]
Apollogeist
Statistics:[8]
- Height: 185 cm
- Weight: 75 kg
A G.O.D. cyborg, Apollogeist (アポロガイスト, Aporo Gaisuto) invokes "Apollo Change" (アポロチェンジ, Aporo Chenji) to assume his true form, which is armed with the Geist Cutter (ガイストカッター, Gaisuto Kattā) shield and the Apollo Shot (アポロショット, Aporo Shotto) shotgun. He has his own motorcycle with his Apollogeist logo. His arm can be detached and used as a bomb.
Equipment[]
- Apollo Shot - Main weapon.
- Geist Cutter - Shield
- Unamed motorcycle - Apollogeist's personal motorcycle
Apollogeist·Reborn
Statistics:[9]
- Height: 190 cm
- Weight: 85 kg
Following a reconstructive surgery performed on his husk, the Apollogeist·Reborn (再生アポロガイスト, Saisei Aporo Gaisuto) is armed with the Apollo Magnum (アポロマグナム, Aporo Magunamu) bayonet on his right hand as well as the Geist Double Cutter (ガイストダブルカッター, Gaisuto Daburu Kattā), consisting of the Geist Cutter shield which causes explosions when throw to the ground and a smaller Geist Cutter shield on his left shoulder. He is distinguished form his original form in that he has a silver arrow on his helmet, and has the fire motif in his cloak. He also has the ability to turn himself into a huge fireball.
Equipment[]
- Apollo Magnum - Main weapon.
- Geist Double Cutter - Shield
- Unamed motorcycle - Apollogeist's personal motorcycle
Behind the Scenes[]
Portrayal[]
Apollogeist was portrayed by Yasuhiko Uchida (打田 康比古, Uchida Yasuhiko).
Etymology[]
- Apollogeist's name is derived from the Greek god Apollo.
Notes[]
- Apollogeist was the first major antagonist to simultaneously appear in his human and armored forms, as the four commanders of Shocker/Gel Shocker in the original series and the four commanders of Destron in Kamen Rider V3 only revealed their true forms in their endgame appearances.
- In the wake of Apollogeist's defeat, it was originally planned to introduce a new G.O.D. executive named Black Mars (ブラックマルス, Burakku Marusu). However, the unforeseen popularity of Apollogeist changed the course of the series and this character was scrapped.
Appearances[]
Kamen Rider X
- Episode 8: Mystery!? Little Earth - Middle Earth - Big Earth
- Episode 9: X-Rider's Great Deadly Training
- Episode 10: G.O.D. Secret Police! Apollogeist!!
- Episode 11: The Invulnerable Water Snake Monster Hydra!
- Episode 12: Sweep the ESPer Girl Away!
- Episode 13: G.O.D. Radamus's Great Prophecy!
- Episode 14: Apollogeist's Mad Insect Underworld
- Episode 15: G.O.D.'s Secret Base! X-Rider Sneaks In!! (as concealed cadaver)
- Episode 16: Counterattacking Apollogeist! X-Rider in Danger!!
- Episode 17: Scary! Humans are Being Made into Trees!!
- Episode 18: Scary! It's G.O.D.'s Cat Disguise Operation!!
- Episode 19: The Corpses at the Ghost Mansion Call!!
- Episode 20: A Ghost!? The Mysterious Snake Man Appears!!
- Episode 21: Apollogeist's Last General Attack!!
- Kamen Rider Spirits
- OOO, Den-O, All Riders: Let's Go Kamen Riders
