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Chase (チェイス, Cheisu) was a resident of an Another World was reconverted into Mashin Chaser (魔進チェイサー, Mashin Cheisā, lit. "Advance Demon Chaser") and summoned by Swartz from the Another World to battle Sougo Tokiwa and Geiz Myokoin.
Profile[]
- Motif basis:
- Plain: Human, skeletal system
- Advanced: Motorcycle, Grim Reaper, Virus
- Human form/synchronize: Koichi Kano (狩野 洸一, Kano Koichi)
- Destroyed by: Another Decade
History[]
2019: Vanishing Watches[]
In 2019, Chase appears as Mashin Chaser, declaring himself the enemy of all Kamen Riders and attacking Geiz Myokoin and Woz. Rather than being one of Another Decade's summoned Dark Riders, he is the original Chase himself, having been revived from Sougo Tokiwa obtaining the Drive Ridewatch.
Due to the destruction of said Ridewatch however, the Roidmudes were brought back into existence, with Chase converted into their ranks. Geiz manages to stun Chase by pointing out the logical paradox in his words (he can't be the enemy of Kamen Riders if he comes from a world where Riders don't exist), then says that history has been altered and reminds him of the existence of Go Shijima/Kamen Rider Mach, which causes Chase to faintly remember his sacrifice against Gold Drive. [2019: Vanishing Watches]
2068: Ohma Time[]
Just when Tsukuyomi was nearly attacked by a Lost Number variant of a Bat Type Plain Roidmude who is wielding a large gatling gun in place of its' left arm as a weapon, Mashin Chaser suddenly reappears to save her. Immediately afterwards, his transformation is canceled, with Chase reeling in confusion from his actions. Woz explains to him of his true origins as a Kamen Rider, aggravating Chase into attacking him as Mashin Chaser again.
Amidst their battle, Woz is summoned by Sougo, leaving Chase alone with Tsukuyomi. Tsukuyomi pleads Chase to stop his rampage, stating that he should have a conscience as well. Despite Chase's denial, he finds himself unable to harm her. Swartz then appears in front of them, saying that he will personally finish off his little sister. Witnessing Swartz's action compels Chase to stop him, appalled by such cruelty.
Outmatched as Mashin Chaser, Chase is mortally wounded, with Geiz appearing too late to save him. Holding Chase's damaged body, Geiz tells him that his friend is working to revive him, while also stating that they are his friends as well. Glad to hear these words, Chase expresses his admiration for humans before dissipating in a flash of light.
Personality[]
Due to the alteration of time, Chase lost his memory as Kamen Rider Protodrive and Chaser, instead believing himself to be a foe of all Kamen Rider. Once Geiz pointed out the flaw behind his overall logic however, Chase began to remember his previous life in Kamen Rider Drive, growing confused with himself.
Eventually, disgusted with Swartz's inhumane actions, Chase rebelled against him, believing that such cruelty is unacceptable. Near his second demise, Chase fully regained his appreciation towards humanity, being grateful to Geiz for his kindness.
Mashin Chaser[]
While Chase uses the Break Gunner to transform into his battle form, unlike the Roidmudes who require Viral Cores as it comprises their body, Chase can use Viral Cores to augment Mashin Chaser's power further. This power-up is known as Tune Chasers (武装チェイサー, Busō Cheisā, lit. "Armed Chaser") and each Tune Chaser have their own weapons powered by the E-Circular (E-サーキュラー, Ī-Sākyurā) materializing from the Circular Dynamics (サーキュラーダイナミクス, Sākyurā Dainamikusu) on his back. Whenever he executes a Full Break (フルブレイク, Furu Bureiku) finishing blow, the silver pipes on his Night Hide Wear (ナイトハイドウェア, Naito Haido Uea) suit called the G-Junction (G-ジャンクション, Ji-Jankushon) empower the attacks made.
Mashin Chaser
- "(Heavy Metal-based standby music) Break Up! (End riff-based Heavy Metal music)"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
- Height: 202.5 cm
- Weight: 112 kg
- Ability Parameters[1]
- Punching power: 7.3 t.
- Kicking power: 12.2 t.
- Maximum jump height: 24 m.
- Maximum running speed: 100 m. per 6.9 sec.
When brainwashed and fighting for the Roidmudes, Chase transforms into Mashin Chaser (魔進チェイサー, Mashin Cheisā, lit. "Advance Demon Chaser"), where he is armed with the Break Gunner and drives the Ride Chaser. Since both Heart and Brain only wanted Chase to incapacitate rogue Roidmudes instead of fully destroying them, his arsenal as well was made not to kill their Cores, a trait that was shared from his first appearance as Protodrive.
This form is seen briefly before Chase's first transformation into Kamen Rider Chaser and is indeed still available to be accessed by Chase via the Break Gunner despite retiring it in favor of becoming a Kamen Rider again, as demonstrated when he became Mashin Chaser once more to save Go from Gold Drive following the destruction of his Mach Driver Honoh.
The Mashin Chaser suit includes the following accessories:
- Nightmare Helm (ナイトメアヘルム, Naitomea Herumu): A helmet that protects the head of Mashin Chaser.
- H-Streamer (H-ストリーマー, H-Sutorīmā): A heat exhaust pipe attached to Mashin Chaser. It is responsible for transferring excess heat to the heat exhaust system in order to ensure stable operation of the various functions installed in the head. The surface of the pipe is made of a sturdy reinforced material, which also serves as auxiliary armor to protect the head.
- Shuttered Eye (シャッタードアイ, Shattādo Ai): The right eye of Mashin Chaser, a visual sensor that specializes in analytical abilities. The lens that covers the internal sensor is made thin in order to increase sensitivity to the utmost limit, and is protected by a sturdy additional armor to compensate for its durability. This highly sensitive and accurate unit is capable of understanding the enemy's internal mechanisms and finding structural weaknesses.
- Nemesis Module (ネメシスモジュール, Nemeshisu Mojūru): A high-performance composite module built into the head of Mashin Chaser. Based on the attack data received from the enemy, it creates the most effective battle pattern to inflict damage, and suggests it to the transformer. It also grasps the operational status of Mashin Chaser and quickly controls damage by raising the shield output of damaged parts.
- Spiral Guard (スパイラルガード, Supairaru Gādo): A metal frame that covers the head of Mashin Chaser. It is made of high-strength compressed metal to protect critical areas and reduce damage to the transformer. It also forms a defensive energy film that covers the head, and serves to increase the defense of areas not covered by armor.
- Dunbar Antenna (ダンバーアンテナ, Danbā Antena): A communication interception device installed in the head of Mashin Chaser. It is capable of intercepting communication data and wireless conversations flying within a 10 km radius. It can also emit jamming waves to paralyze the enemy's communication functions.
- Reactor Eye (リアクターアイ, Riakutā Ai): A visual sensor that serves as the left eye of Mashin Chaser. It is highly responsive, instantly capturing dynamic and heat source reactions, and instantly grasping the surrounding situation. The internal sensor is covered with a thick reinforced lens to make it robust enough to withstand battle.
- HE-Device (HE-デバイス, HE-Debaisu): A heat exhaust device installed in the head of Mashin Chaser. It collects and discharges the excess heat generated by the various devices in the head through the heat exhaust pipe. It also has the function of converting some of the collected heat into energy.
- Multiple Armor (マルチプルアーマー, Maruchipuru Āmā): Multi-layered armor that protects the face of Mashin Chaser. Its intricately layered metal frame provides excellent damage dispersion and protection against armor-piercing bullets.
- Radiator Guard (ラジエーターガード, Rajiētā Gādo): A cooling device installed on the shoulder of Mashin Chaser. It discharges the heat accumulated in the body and prevents the drive engine from overheating abnormally. It also has the ability to take energy and heat from objects that come into contact with Mashin Chaser, and break them down and release them.
- Core Driviar-0 (コア・ドライビア-0, Koa Doraibia-Zero): An archetype gravity drive engine that generates the operating energy of Mashin Chaser. By operating the engine at high levels, it can release waves that cause Heavy Acceleration.
- Violet Guard (ヴァイオレットガード, Vaioretto Gādo): The external armor that covers the body of Mashin Chaser and serves as a shield generator. It forms a defensive energy film that covers the surface of the body, and serves to increase the defensive power of the parts not covered by the armor.
- Death Head Shoulder (デスヘッドショルダー, Desu Heddo Shorudā): Shoulder armor equipped on the left shoulder of Mashin Chaser. It concentrates the impact energy produced during a lunge to a single point, and can destroy even enemies equipped with shields in an instant.
- Armed Impactor (アームドインパクター, Āmudo Inpakutā): A gauntlet worn on the left arm of Mashin Chaser. It is made of hard and thick metal armor, which greatly reduces damage from energy attacks. It also has the ability to strike the energy generated by the drive engine into the enemy's internal organs, disrupting their internal functions.
- Revolt Brace (リボルトブレス, Riboruto Buresu): A control bracelet worn on the wrist of Mashin Chaser. Its function is to adjust the power balance of each part of the body to prevent internal damage from the recoil of its own attacks. The limiter can also be cancelled at the discretion of the transformer.
- Raid Glove (レイドグローブ, Reido Gurōbu): A reinforced glove that covers the fist of Mashin Chaser. By instantly releasing the energy stored in his fists, he is able to unleash enhanced punches. In addition, the sharp thrusts using the claws on his fingertips have the power to pierce through a 200mm thick steel plate with a single blow.
- Armed Enhance (アームドエンハンス, Āmudo Enhansu): The armor attached to the right arm of Mashin Chaser. It is made of hard and thick metal armor, and greatly reduces damage from physical attacks. It also has the ability to instantaneously increase arm strength by using the energy generated by the drive engine.
- Pad Impulsar (パッドインパルサー, Paddo Inparusā): An armor made of special steel that covers the knees of Mashin Chaser. It has the ability to create a directional shockwave, and can bring down the internal systems of the target with a knee kick.
- Strength Leg (ストレングスレッグ, Sutorengusu Reggu): The leg-strengthening armor of Mashin Chaser. The surface is coated with special particles that form a shield film. In addition, an internal device that utilizes electromagnetic power raises Mashin Chaser's athletic ability to create powerful kicks and high agility.
- Tracer Boots (トレイサーブーツ, Toreisā Būtsu): A pair of reinforced boots equipped on Mashin Chaser. By instantly releasing the energy stored in his toes, he is able to unleash an enhanced kick. It can also detect traces of the target left behind on the road surface, etc., using the internal sensors built into its soles.
Tune Chaser Spider
- "Tune: Chaser Spider! (Spider chirping and screeching noises)"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
- Height: 202.5 cm
- Weight: 127 kg
- Ability Parameters[2]
- Punching power: 8.6 t.
- Kicking power: 12.5 t.
- Maximum jump height: 24 m.
- Maximum running speed: 100 m. per 7.1 sec.
Tune Chaser Spider (武装チェイサースパイダー, Busō Cheisā Supaidā, lit. "Armed Chaser Spider") is Mashin Chaser's spider-based attachment extension form that he can assume by inserting the Chaser Spider Viral Core into the Break Gunner. This form debuts in episode 5.
In this form, Mashin Chaser is armed with the Fang Spidey (ファングスパイディー, Fangu Supaidī) pincer.
Tune Chaser Spider's Full Break finisher is the Execution Spider (エグゼキューションスパイダー, Eguzekyūshon Supaidā), where the E-Circular imparts energy into the Fang Spidey before Mashin Chaser slashes a hologram version of his weapon at the enemy.
This form is exclusive to Zi-O Episode 48
Tune Chaser Cobra
- "Tune: Chaser Cobra! (Monstrous cobra noises, followed by a tongue lick and a hiss)"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
- Height: 202.5 cm
- Weight: 127 kg
- Ability Parameters[3]
- Punching power: 8.1 t.
- Kicking power: 12.5 t.
- Maximum jump height: 24 m.
- Maximum running speed: 100 m. per 7.1 sec.
Tune Chaser Cobra (武装チェイサーコブラ, Busō Cheisā Kobura, lit. "Armed Chaser Cobra") is Mashin Chaser's cobra-based attachment extension form that he can assume by inserting the Chaser Cobra Viral Core into the Break Gunner. This form debuts in episode 7.
In this form, Mashin Chaser is armed with the Tail Whipper (テイルウィッパー, Teiru Wippā) whip made out of a special liquid metal.
Tune Chaser Cobra's Full Break finisher is the Execution Cobra (エグゼキューションコブラ, Eguzekyūshon Kobura), where the Tail Whipper physically detaches from Mashin Chaser's arm so that it can attack the enemy.
This form is exclusive to Zi-O Episode 47
Equipment[]
- Core Driviars: Kamen Rider Protodrive/(Mashin) Chaser's power source
- Core Driviar-0: Protodrive/Mashin Chaser's power source, a prototype of the Core Driviars
- Core Driviar-ONE: Kamen Rider Chaser's power source, which enable him to create Super Heavy Acceleration based on his Roidmude form's upgrade
- Break Gunner: Transformation device and personal weapon.
Weapons[]
- E-Circular: Mashin Chaser's tire in his Tune Chaser forms, unfolding into an animal-based weapon.
- Fang Spidey: Tune Chaser Spider's fang-based weapon via the Chaser Spider Viral Core
- Tail Whipper: Tune Chaser Cobra's tail-based weapon via the Chaser Cobra Viral Core
Behind the Scenes[]
Portrayal[]
Chase is portrayed by Taiko Katono (上遠野 太洸, Katōno Taikō). As Mashin Chaser, his suit actor is Yasuhiko Imai (今井 靖彦, Imai Yasuhiko).
Notes[]
- Notably, Chase is the last Legend Rider to guest star in Kamen Rider Zi-O, albeit neither appearing in his Rider Form nor having his Ridewatch created.
- When considering how an Another Rider is created (via distorting time and corrupting an individual with selfish desires) Chase can be considered as their antithesis, since he was turned into a member of Swartz's force by the Drive Ridewatch's effects yet ultimately used his powers as Mashin Chaser to save Tsukuyomi in an act of heroism.
- This is fitting when one remembers the original Double Riders, both being given great power by an evil force but choosing to fight for justice, something which Chase ended up doing as well.
- Chase is the third Legend Rider to die in Kamen Rider Zi-O, following Michal Minato and Tsukasa Kadoya.
- However, he is the second one to face permanent death, since Tsukasa was revived.
Appearances[]
Kamen Rider Zi-O
- Episode 47 2019: Vanishing Watches (revival)
- Episode 48 2068: Ohma Time (second death)
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "TV Asahi's stats for Mashin Chaser". https://www.tv-asahi.co.jp/drive/chaser/mashinchaser/000.html.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "TV Asahi's stats for Mashin Chaser Spider". https://www.tv-asahi.co.jp/drive/chaser/mashinchaser_spider/000.html.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "TV Asahi's stats for Mashin Chaser Cobra". https://www.tv-asahi.co.jp/drive/chaser/mashinchaser_cobra/000.html.
External Links[]
- TV Asahi's site on Mashin Chaser
- TV Asahi's site on Kamen Rider Protodrive
- TV Asahi's site on Kamen Rider Chaser
- TV Asahi's site on Proto-Zero