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Icon-kuugaThis article is about a transformation belt in Kamen Rider Kuuga.

The Sonic Wave Transformation Belt Arcle (ソニックウェーブ 変身ベルト アークル, Sonikku Wēbu Henshin Beruto Ākuru) is Kamen Rider Kuuga's transformation belt.

Overview[]

An ancient belt created by the Linto Tribe, it is capable of strengthening its wearer and create a biological armor for them to use in combat, but is only usable to those with a righteous heart to prevent abuse of the belt's power. Originally used by the ancient Kuuga, Riku, it was inherited by Yusuke Godai in the year 2000 when he was attacked by Xu·Gmun·Ba, with the belt immediately fused into his body after he put it on.

When he transforms, it reappears around his waist and is always the same color as his current form. A stone embedded in the belt, called Amadam (アマダム, Amadamu), is the source of Kuuga's power and is able to extend the lifespan of a person. The Amadam is also present on Daguva, the Gouram, and Gamio as well.

When Kuuga is imbued with the Golden Power and upgrades into his Rising forms, the Rising Arcle Armor (ライジングアークルアーマー, Raijingu Ākuru Āmā) forms over the Arcle, causing the Amadam to transform into a golden color. When Kuuga transforms into his Ultimate forms, the Rising Arcle Armor upgrades even further into the Ultimate Arcle Armor (アルティメットアークルアーマー, Arutimetto Ākuru Āmā). In this state, the Amadam turns black, while the rectangular tiles that line horizontally across the belt turn silver.

A prototype Arcle was also created, but it lacked the Amadam, which keeps the user from going berserk. Mika Natsume discovered this Arcle and became the second Kuuga in the novel.

When Yusuke asked Sakurako the meaning of the symbols on the Arcle's sides, Sakurako said that it translates to "power".

User Restriction[]

Only the first one to take the belt can become Kamen Rider Kuuga and keep it until the user's death. Which happened with the Ancient Warrior, with Daguva forcing the Arcle out of his body, leaving fatal injuries and leading to his death, before Yusuke wearing it.


Form Variants[]

User[]

Amadam[]

Main article: Amadam

The Amadam was, as Sakurako Sawatari found in the Rinto scriptures, powered by the user's will and would corrode a weak user. Goma went berserk when an unrefined fragment of Daguva's Amadam was forced directly into his body. Gouram's Amadam reacts to Kuuga that if its master's will becomes clouded with power (referring to the ancient Rinto inscription: "when the holy spring dries up"), Gouram will start to crumble and be reduced to dust. Additionally, the Amadam also acts as a stabilizer to the bearer in order to prevent them from going berserk due to the power of Arcle as seen when the first user, later Mika, went out of control due to lack of this stone on their Arcle.

History[]

World of Kuuga[]

In this world the Arcle was given to Yusuke Onodera by Narutaki. It is unknown if the Ultimate Darkness sealed in the tomb was the true leader of the Gurongi, or if it was this world's first Kuuga, as the belt was found near his sealed remains.

Raise Buckle[]

"Arcle."
―Insertion announcement in the Desire Driver[src]

"(Kuuga Mighty Form transformation sound) Ready, fight!"
―Standalone Transformation announcement in the Desire Driver[src]

"Kuuga Strike!"
―Standalone finisher announcement in the Desire Driver[src]

"Dual On! (Raise Buckle name)! (Kuuga Mighty Form transformation sound) Ready, fight!"
―Transformation announcement with a large Raise Buckle in the Desire Driver[src]

"(Raise Buckle name) Kuuga Victory!"
―Finisher announcement with a large Raise Buckle in the Desire Driver[src]

"Boost Time! Boost Kuuga Grand Victory!"
―Boost Time finisher announcement with the Boost Buckle in the Desire Driver[src]

"Kamen Rider Tactical Blast!"
―Finisher announcement in the Magnum Shooter 40X[src]

Arcle Buckle (アークルバックル, Ākuru Bakkuru): Allows any of the Geats Riders to access Kuuga Form. It is based on Kamen Rider Kuuga and his transformation belt, the Arcle.[1]

Notes[]

Appearances[]

Kamen Rider Decade: All Riders vs. Dai-Shocker

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Icon-kuuga Kamen Rider Kuuga
Kamen Rider Kuuga
Riku - Yusuke Godai - Mika Natsume (Novel Only)
Arsenals
Transformation Gear: Arcle (Prototype)
Rider Machines: Gouram - Trychaser 2000 - Beatchaser 2000
Weapons: Dragon Rod - Pegasus Bowgun - Titan Sword - Mighty Anklet
Terminology: Amadam - Rinto - Rinto hieroglyphics - Gegel
Tokyo Police Department
Kaoru Ichijo - Hikari Enokida - Sadao Matsukura - Morimichi Sugita - Tsuyoshi Sakurai - Nozomi Sasayama
Other Allies and Characters
Sakurako Sawatari - Minori Godai - Shuichi Tsubaki - Tamasaburo Kazari - Nana Asahina - Jean Michel Sorrel - Mika Natsume - Shoji Kanzaki - Junichi Chono
Gurongi
N·Daguva·Zeba
Nu·Zajio·Re
La Group

La·Balva·De - La·Doldo·Gu

Xu Group

Xu·Gmun·Ba - Xu·Goma·Gu - Xu·Mevio·Da - Xu·Vazuu·Ba - Xu·Zain·Da

Me Group

Me·Vagis·Ba - Me·Geega·Gi - Me·Byran·Gi - Me·Garido·Gi - Me·Gadra·Da - Me·Ginoga·De - Me·Galme·Re - Me·Garima·Ba

Go Group

Go·Buuro·Gu - Go·Bemiu·Gi - Go·Gamego·Re - Go·Badaa·Ba - Go·Jalaji·Da - Go·Zazalu·Ba - Go·Jaaza·Gi - Go·Babel·Da - Go·Gadol·Ba - Go·Jiino·Da

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