 This article is about a Worm in Kamen Rider Kabuto.
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The Bellcricetus Worm (ベルクリケタスワーム, Berukuriketasu Wāmu) was a cricket-like Worm that mimicked the form of Arata Kagami's younger brother, Ryo Kagami.
History[]
Two years ago prior series, Bellcricetus Worm killed Ryo Kagami and mimicked his appearances, disappeared for two years until ZECT Riders being created.
Appearing in present day, the Bellcricetus Worm attacks Soji Tendo after he defeated the Lanpyris Worm, molting into its adult form before flying off and stalking Tendo. Bellcricetus Worm then switches to Ryo's form while playing on Kagami's emotions, however when ZECTroopers track down his trace, the Worm revert back to their original form and attacks ZECTroopers, much to Kagami's shock.
Once "Ryo" reveals himself as a Worm, the Bellcricetus Worm explains the nature behind Worm mimicry as Tendo arrives and executes a Rider Kick on the Worm.
Personality[]
Bellcricetus Worm inherits the memories and personality of Ryo Kagami as it mimicked, so he is very good at speaking through Ryo's tone, and in order to gain the trust of Ryo's brother Arata Kagami, allows Bellcricetus Worm able to get close to him.
When Bellcricetus Worm was fighting Kabuto, it temporary used Ryo's tone to explain that if he was defeated, Ryo's personality would also disappear completely, he wanted to use this opportunity to stop Kagami from asking Kabuto to kill him, and giving himself a chance to attacking Kabuto.
Worm[]
Statistics
- Height: 214 cm～
- Weight: 124 kg～
The Chrysalis (サナギ体, Sanagi-tai) is the pupa form of Worm. After a Worm is threatened or endangered, it has the ability to molt, the body color will change into brown, releasing heat from the body before revealing a stronger Imago form.
- Arsenal
- Claw: The Worm's Chrysalis is armed with a claw on their right arm.
Bellcricetus Worm
- Statistics
- Height: 217 cm
- Weight: 128 kg
Powers and Abilities:
- Human Mimicry: Like all Worms, they can take the form of any human they see, duplicating their memories as well.
- Clock Up: Like all molted Worms, they can trigger Clock Up, gaining the ability to move at incredible speeds while still observing the world around them at normal speed.
- Wings: Bellcricetus Worm was able to fly, jump high, and vibrate its wings to induce hypnosis.
Behind the scenes[]
Portrayal[]
While mimicking Ryo Kagami, Bellcricetus Worm is portrayed by Kazunori Sasaki (佐々木 和徳, Sasaki Kazunori).
Concept Art[]
Bellcricetus Worm concept art
Bellcricetus Worm was designed by Yasushi Nirasawa (韮沢 靖, Nirasawa Yasushi).
Notes[]
- According to Yasushi Nagisawa, who worked as a Worm designer, "The C-shaped eyes are a tribute to the Hakaider
from Kikaider 01 and Cyborg 004 from Cyborg 009 (manga)
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Appearances[]
- Kamen Rider Kabuto
- Episode 3: I am Justice!!
- Episode 4: Love Explanation!!