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- "I am the seeker of the truth."
- ―Daichi introduces himself to Kento.[src]
- "There is hope beyond resolve! (覚悟を越えた先に希望はある, Kakugo o koeta saki ni kibō wa aru)"
- ―Daichi protecting Touma from Hayato Fukamiya[src]
Daichi Kamijo (上條 大地, Kamijō Daichi) was a defected swordsman of the Sword of Logos who transformed into Kamen Rider Saber (仮面ライダーセイバー, Kamen Raidā Seibā, lit. "Holy Blade") before Touma Kamiyama. In the present day, he transformed into the second Kamen Rider Calibur (仮面ライダーカリバー, Kamen Raidā Karibā).
History[]
Background[]
Daichi Kamijo was a member of the Sword of Logos and the original Kamen Rider Saber, wielding Kaenken Rekka. He was close friends with Hayato Fukamiya to be a friend and often sparred with him. He also posed for a photo with Hayato and Sophia. Fifteen years ago, Kamijo learnt of Hayato's treachery of unleashing the Megid and using Luna to bridge between Earth and Wonder World in order to seize the Almighty Book. Kamijo fought him as Saber but is forced to defend a young Touma Kamiyama. After being forced out of transformation and Luna disappears, Kamijo protects Touma from a horde of Shimi by telling him to steel his resolves and find hope.
Once after Kamijo unleashes a huge explosion, he stares down the Brave Dragon Wonder Ride Book in Touma's hands and leaves to pursue Hayato. Disheartened by his now former friend's actions, the two engage in a duel, with Kamijo emerging as the victor after cutting Hayato down. Questioning his friend's betrayal, Kamijo picks up Ankokuken Kurayami and sees a vision of the future and the world's destruction. Discovering the Sword of Logo's true intentions, he gets up with newfound resolve and abandons Kaenken Rekka in a void. Promising to protect the world, he began to collaborate with the Megid to uncover the truth his friend died trying to get, as well as exposing the traitor who manipulated him.
A Chance Rises Again[]
- "The time has come. It is the beginning of a new world."
- ―Calibur to the Megid generals[src]
Fifteen years later, Kamen Rider Calibur announced to the Megid that a new world will arrive. He handed the Gansekiou Golem Alter Ride Book to Legeiel in order to manifest the Golem Megid. However, the novelist Touma Kamiyama would put a stop to the threat as he becomes the latest incarnation of Kamen Rider Saber, pleasing Calibur as his successor wielded the missing key for his plan. With the arrival of the new Saber, he informs the Megid generals that the other swordsmen will arrive soon. He would make his presence known to Saber after defeating the Hanzaki Megid, only to be pushed away by Kento Fukamiya as Kamen Rider Espada.
After releasing Desast, he attempts to retrieve Kaenken Rekka and the Brave Dragon Wonder Ride Book back from Touma. When both swordsmen witness a spark between Brave Dragon and Jakku Dragon, Calibur's suspicions about Saber are confirmed to be true, but is forced to withdraw when Espada got in his way. While Calibur sought to reach Avalon, Storious provided him with an alternative in order to reach the realm. Upon arriving at Avalon, Calibur attempt to gain the power in that realm but is stopped by Kento and Touma Kamiyama manages to claim the King of Arthur Wonder Ride Book.
Following several battles with Saber, his identity as Daichi Kamijo would later be revealed after being overwhelmed by Saber, Blades, and Espada in their Wonder Combo states. Touma recognized him as the previous Saber who saved him fifteen years ago, while Kento angrily questioned what happened to his father. In order to surpass the Kamen Riders, Kamjio gained the power of Jaoh Dragon to become a formidable adversary against his former guild. In the process, Kento would be put in critical condition and would disappear into the darkness because of Calibur Jaoh Dragon.
Kamijo prepares to use Ankokuken Kurayami to create a portal to reach the Almighty Book. However, he didn't account for the fact of Touma Kamiyama's evolution into Saber Dragonic Knight, but still stood on his pursuit to search for the "truth". Having set up six locations to be erased, Kamijo went to obtain the Almighty Book through a portal, Touma interrupted him and they went to the Wonder World. While they battle, Calibur attempted to send Saber into the darkness, but is defeated once Touma overcame Ankokuken Kurayami's power of Raimeiken Ikazuchi.
Death[]
- "I entrust Ankokuken Kurayami to you... I'm sure it'll be of some use."
- ―Daichi Kamijo's last words to Touma Kamiyama[src]
While facing Touma Kamiyama, Kamijo revealed the truth about the incident fifteen years ago and how Kento's father was manipulated by an unknown enemy within the Sword of Logos. Kamijo expressed his desire to uncover the true enemy, hence why he took up the mantle as Kamen Rider Calibur. Although Kamijo lost to Touma, he realized his mistakes and begged Touma to find the truth in his stead, confident that he will able to uncover the truth and finding Luna. As Kamijo warned Touma about this dangerous path, he was killed by Desast, who retrieved his Alter Ride Book. During his last breath, Kamijo entrusts Ankokuken Kurayami to Touma, before dying from his injuries.
Post-mortem[]
Although Kamijo genuinely sought to discover the one who corrupted Hayato, Touma was never forgave him for his sins, due to him hurting innocent people just to find the truth. However, Touma agreed with about the possibility that there was a traitor in the Sword of Logos. While he was forced to leave the Sword of Logos after his allies turned against them, Touma was able to repair his friendships and together uncover the current Master Logos as the true traitor within the Sword of Logos, achieving what Kamijo was not able to do.
Legeiel claims that Kamijo was simply another pawn of the Megid's ultimate plan. Even though Kamijo had entrusted the Ankokuken Kurayami to Touma, who wanted his successor to bring back Kento from the World of Darkness[2], his Seiken and Wonder Ride Books were stolen by Reika Shindai, which were later in the possession of the Kento Fukamiya.
During the final battle against Storious, the spirits of Kamijo and Hayato came one last time to aid Sophia, who had taken up the mantle of Calibur to fight alongside the swordsmen.
Video Game Appearances[]
Kamen Rider Battle: Ganbarizing[]
Daichi Kamijo as Kamen Rider Calibur Jaaku Dragon and Jaou Dragon is a playable character in Kamen Rider Battle: Ganbarizing.
Kamen Rider City Wars[]
Daichi Kamijo as Kamen Rider Calibur Jaaku Dragon and Jaou Dragon is a playable character alongside the other Kamen Riders in Kamen Rider City Wars.
Personality[]
- "I have thrown away everything and I will obtain the truth."
"Truth?"
"For that reason, I sold my soul to the devil." - ―Kamijo reveals his goal to Sophia[src]
Initially, Kamijo demonstrated the desire to protect the world from evil, which was inherited by his successor Touma Kamiyama. However, after realizing that there was a traitor within the Sword of Logos, he became disillusioned and decided to take the burden of finding the truth on himself, abandoning his comrades in the process since he couldn't trust the organization anymore. He began to believe that the current world was artificially created and destined to end due to him wielding Ankokuken Kurayami, akin to his fallen friend Hayato, albeit in a shorter period of time. As a result, he became more brutal and cold-blooded, willing to sacrifice innocent people to achieve his goals, which included Kento, the son of his late friend.
Though he was shown to be cold, Kamijo actually wished to honor Hayato's wish by protecting his son Kento, though he was forced to seal him inside Kurayami to do so. Also, he willingly showed himself to Touma as Calibur, as he never wanted him to be involved in all of the events the War of Wonder World wrought. Furthermore, Kamijo hoped that Touma would actually live a normal life by saving him, expressing that he genuinely cared for the young man he saved 15 years ago and that he cared about Kento.
Despite his actions and sins, Kamijo does in fact regret his cold-hearted actions and properly admitted his defeat to Touma, hoping he doesn't make the same mistakes he did for the past 15 years.
Powers and Abilities[]
Powers[]
- Precognition: Due to wielding the Ankokuken Kurayami, Kamijo is able to see visions of possible futures. When he defeated Hayato, the moment he wielded Ankokuken Kurayami he saw the same futures that Hayato saw, causing him to turn against the Sword of Logos and find the "truth". [Sword of Logos Saga]
Abilities[]
- Expert Swordsman: As Saber, Kamijo is shown to be a veteran swordsman who mastered Kaenken Rekka. Upon becoming Calibur, Kamijo quickly mastered Ankokuken Kurayami even though it was not his own Seiken, matching its mastery as much as Hayato did.
Forms[]
- "Rekka Battou! Brave Dragon~! Rekka Issatsu! Yuki no ryuu to Kaenken Rekka ga majiwaru toki, shinku no tsurugi ga aku wo tsuranuku!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
Rider Statistics[3]
- Rider Height: 217.0 cm
- Rider Weight: 98.5 kg
Ability Parameters[3]
- Punching Power: 9.3 t
- Kicking Power: 19.2 t
- Maximum Jump Height: 18.2 m
- Maximum Running Speed: 100 m per 4.5 seconds
Brave Dragon (ブレイブドラゴン, Bureibu Doragon) is Saber's dragon-based primary form accessed by using the Brave Dragon Wonder Ride Book in the Seiken Swordriver.
Saber mainly used his sword for attacks, and does not rely on punches and kicks, therefore his punching power and kicking power are quite low.
Brave Dragon consists of the following parts:
- Saber Helm Brave Dragon (セイバーヘルム ブレイブドラゴン, Seibā Herumu Bureibu Doragon): The helmet.
- Sword Crown (ソードクラウン, Sōdo Kuraun): The blade on the forehead. It is installed on the top of the head as a proof of being selected by a Seiken. It has the role of adjusting the state of Kamen Rider Saber and the Seiken, and adjusts the power balance between them and cancels transformation in an emergency. It is also a blade with a sharp edge, and can also be used in battle.
- Brave Dragon Mask (ブレイブドラゴンマスク, Bureibu Doragon Masuku): The right mask on the helmet. The power of the Brave Dragon Wonder Ride Book grants the ability to sense evil beings.
- Mid Mask (ミッドマスク, Middo Masuku): The center mask. It has the property of enhancing the physical ability of the user, and by exerting the power of the Wonder Ride Book contained in the midshelf of the Seiken Swordriver, it exerts various abilities. It is said to be particularly compatible with animal-based Wonder Ride Books.
- Cross Flame Visor (クロスフレイムバイザー, Kurosu Fureimu Baizā): The "X"-style visor. Even in a burning flame, the user can catch the target and never miss it.
- Left Mask (レフトマスク, Refuto Masuku): The left mask on the helmet. It has a characteristic that strongly affects the activation of special abilities by the user, and exerts various abilities by putting the power of the Wonder Ride Book contained in the left shelf of the Seiken Swordriver. It is said to be particularly compatible with the story-based Wonder Ride Book.
- Sword Robe (ソードローブ, Sōdo Rōbu): The suit granted by the user of the Seiken "Kaenken Rekka". It is attached at the same time as the awakening of the Seiken, and gives the user the power to fight such as improving sword skills, strengthening physical abilities, and activating special abilities. This characteristic is assigned to the right half of the body, which is based on the God Beast "Brave Dragon", the center of the body, and the left half of the body.
- Brave Dragon Bauld (ブレイブドラゴンボールド, Bureibu Doragon Bōrudo, play on words "Brave Dragon Pauldron"): The right shoulder. It has the power of the God Beast, "Brave Dragon", and uses the courage of the user to bring forth the dragon's mighty power.
- Burn Gaunt (バーンガント, Bān Ganto, short for "Burn Gauntlet"): The right arm. Bringing the right arm of the “Ride Arm” to red heat gives the power to control the flame freely, enabling the release of the Brave Dragon that has turned into a flame. In addition, it becomes one with the horrible flames of the Seiken "Kaenken Rekka", and doubles the sharpness of the sword skill of the flame attribute.
- Mai Scale (メイスケイル, Meisukeiru, short for "Mail Scale"): The right half of the suit. It is made of a series of flame-attributed hard scales, preventing any evil attacks. There is only one scale that grows upside down somewhere, and if you touch it, it will awaken the fierce anger of the Brave Dragon.
- Ride Mid (ライドミッド, Raido Middo): The center portion of the suit. It has the property of enhancing the physical ability of a transformer, and by exerting the power of the Wonder Ride Book contained in the midshelf of the Seiken Swordriver, it exerts various abilities. It is said to be particularly compatible with animal-based Wonder Ridebooks.
- Ride Leg (ライドレッグ, Raido Reggu): The legs and feet of the suit. Due to the characteristics of the "Ride Mid" in the central part of the armor "Sword Robe", overall leg strength such as running power, jumping power and kicking power has been greatly enhanced. In addition, when the special move is activated, the destructive power of the kick is greatly increased as the leg is ignited in flames.
- Ride Left (ライドレフト, Raido Refuto): The left half of the suit. It has a characteristic that strongly affects the activation of special abilities by the users, and exerts various abilities by putting the power of the Wonder Ride Book contained in the left shelf of the Seiken Swordriver. It is said to be particularly compatible with the story-based Wonder Ride Book.
- Ride Arm (ライドアーム, Raido Āmu): The left arm. The exterior of the armor "Sword Robe" is laminated armor called "Page Armor" (ページアーマー, Pēji Āmā), which is formed by stacking trained plate armor in multiple layers. As a result, it has acquired strong defense and the flexibility to follow various actions.
- "Jaaku Read! Ankokuken Kurayami! Get go under conquer than get keen. Jaaku Dragon! Kurayami Honyaku! Hikari wo ubaishi, shikkoku no ken ga reikoku mujou ni ankoku ryuu o shihai suru!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
Rider Statistics[4]
- Rider Height: 217.6 cm
- Rider Weight: 121.3 kg
Ability Parameters[4]
- Punching Power: 17.1 t
- Kicking Power: 29.4 t
- Maximum Jump Height: 29.5 m
- Maximum Running Speed: 100 m per 3.9 seconds
Jaaku Dragon (ジャアクドラゴン, Jaaku Doragon) is Calibur's dragon-based primary form accessed by using the Jaaku Dragon Wonder Ride Book in the Jaken Caliburdriver.
Calibur has the highest stats out of all the Riders in the series at the time of his debut. His running speed is only second to Kenzan and his punching and kicking power is higher than Buster's.
Jaaku Dragon consists of the following parts:
- Calibur Helm Jaaku Dragon (カリバーヘルム ジャアクドラゴン, Karibā Herumu Jaaku Doragon): The helmet.
- Sword Crown (ソードクラウン, Sōdo Kuraun): The blade on the forehead. It is installed on the top of the head as a proof of being selected by the Jaken. It has the role of adjusting the state of Kamen Rider Calibur and the Jaken, and adjusts the power balance between them and cancels transformation in an emergency. It is also a blade with a sharp edge, and can also be used in battle.
- Jaaku Scale (ジャアクスケイル, Jaaku Sukeiru): The right mask on the helmet. Inheriting the sensing ability of the God Beast "Jaaku Dragon", the sense of the transformant has been sharpened.
- Jaaku Dragon Mask (ジャアクドラゴンマスク, Jaaku Doragon Masuku): The center mask. With the power of the Jaaku Dragon Wonder Ride Book, you gain the ability to see in the dark.
- Silhouette Visor (シルエットバイザー, Shiruetto Baizā): The sealed visor. It allows the user to find light from the bottom of the darkness.
- Sword Robe (ソードローブ, Sōdo Rōbu): The suit granted by the user of the Jaken Ankokuken Kurayami. It is attached at the same time as the awakening of the Jaken, and gives the user the power to fight such as improving sword skills, strengthening physical abilities, and activating special abilities. This form is based on the power of the Jaaku Dragon Wonder Ride Book.
- Jaaku Dragon Bauld (ジャアクドラゴンボールド, Jaaku Doragon Bōrudo, Plays on words “Jaaku Dragon Pauldron”): The right shoulder. It possesses the power of the God Beast "Jaaku Dragon" and brings overwhelming fighting power by supplying the power of darkness at the request of the user.
- Vol Cuirass (ボルキュイラス, Borukyuirasu): Armor for the chest and left shoulder. The armor possesses the aura of the God Beast "Jaaku Dragon". In addition, the alloy is made from the metal used to forge the Seiken is used, making it difficult to destroy with the Seiken.
- Ride Jaaku Arm (ライドジャアクアーム, Raido Jaaku Āmu): The arms. It possesses the power of the God Beast "Jaaku Dragon" and brings the strength to exert destructive power like a demon.
- Jaaku Gaunt (ジャアクガント, Jaaku Ganto, Play on words “Jaaku Gauntlet”): The gauntlets. By cutting the shadow of the target with a sharp claw, it causes great damage to the body. In addition, it brings the power to manipulate dark energy freely, and enables the release of the Jaaku Dragon encased in dark energy.
- Jaaku Mai Scale (ジャアクメイスケイル, Jaaku Meisukeiru, short for “Jaaku Mail Scale”): The black exterior on the suit. The armor is made with a series of hard scales can minimize the attacks received.
- Ride Jaaku Leg (ライドジャアクレッグ, Raido Jaaku Reggu): The legs. It possesses the power of the God Beast "Jaaku Dragon" and brings leg strength that exerts destructive power like a demon.
- Jaaku Sole (ジャアクソール, Jaaku Sōru): The feet. By stepping on the shadow of the object, it binds to the darkness and suppresses its actions. Also, when the Special Move is activated, the destructive power of the kick is greatly increased when an energy silhouette of the Jaaku Dragon is formed.
This form has the following finishers:
- Kurayami Iai Dokugo Issen (月間居合読後一閃 Lit. "Darkness Unsheathe After-Reading Flash"): Calibur channels dark energy into Ankokuken Kurayami's blade before swinging it downward, launching a large purple energy slash.
- Kurayami Hissatsu Geki (月闇必殺撃 Lit. "Moon Darkness Finishing Strike"): Calibur scans a Wonder Ride Book against the base of the blade and performs an attack using its power.
- Shutoku Issen (習得一閃, Shūtoku Issen, Lit. "Learning Single Flash"):
- Jaaku Dragon Kurayami Hissatsu Geki (ジャアクドラゴン月闇必殺撃, Jaaku Doragon Kurayami Hissatsu Geki): Has three variations.
- Calibur channels dark energy into Ankokuken Kurayami before launching two purple energy slashes. After breaking through enemy's attack, the two slashes combine into a single X-shaped slash before striking the enemy.
- Calibur charges Ankokuken Kurayami with purple energy and electricity before swinging it downward, summoning a dragon made of purple fire, that flies into the enemy.
- Calibur charges Ankokuken Kurayami with purple and black energy before swinging it, summoning several serpent-like dragons made of dark energy. The dragons homing in on enemies and wrap around them, restraining them.
- Saiyuu Journey Kurayami Hissatsu Geki (西遊ジャーニー月闇必殺撃, Saiyū Jānī Kurayami Hissatsu Geki): Has two variations.
- Calibur extends Ankokuken Kurayami's blade, which is covered in red energy, and uses it to delivers three slashes to enemy.
- Calibur forms a dark cloud to protect themself from the enemy's attacks.
- Tenkuu no Pegasus Kurayami Hissatsu Geki (天空のペガサス月闇必殺撃, Tenkū no Pegasasu Kurayami Hissatsu Geki): Calibur charges the Ankokuken Kurayami with blue energy before delivering a series of energy slashes that produce blue energy feathers.
- Jaaku Dragon Kurayami Hissatsu Geki (ジャアクドラゴン月闇必殺撃, Jaaku Doragon Kurayami Hissatsu Geki): Has three variations.
- Shutoku Sansen (習得三閃, Shūtoku Sansen, Lit. "Learning Triple Flash"): Calibur scans one or more Wonder Ride Books 3 times and performs an attack using its power.
- Jaaku Dragon Kurayami Hissatsu Geki (ジャアクドラゴン月闇必殺撃, Jaaku Doragon Kurayami Hissatsu Geki): Calibur channels dark energy into Ankokuken Kurayami before launching a powerful purple energy slash.
- Shutoku Issen (習得一閃, Shūtoku Issen, Lit. "Learning Single Flash"):
- "Jaou Read! Ankokuken Kurayami! Jump out the book, open it and burst. The fear of the darkness. You make right a just, no matter dark joke. Fury in the dark! Jaou Dragon! Dare mo nogare rarenai..."
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
Rider Statistics[5]
- Rider Height: 217.6 cm
- Rider Weight: 133.6 kg
Ability Parameters[5]
- Punching Power: 26.1 t
- Kicking Power: 47.8 t
- Maximum Jump Height: 46.7 m
- Maximum Running Speed: 100 m per 2.9 seconds
Jaou Dragon (ジャオウドラゴン, Jaou Doragon) is Calibur's dragon-based final form accessed by using the Jaou Dragon Wonder Ride Book in the Jaken Caliburdriver.
In this form, Calibur far surpasses all forms appeared as of its debut, even outperforming a Wonder Combo form. This form also grants levitation abilities and he also gains the ability to transform into a ball of dark miasma.
Jaou Dragon consists of the following parts:
- Calibur Helm Jaou Dragon (カリバーヘルム ジャオウドラゴン, Karibā Herumu Jaou Doragon): The helmet.
- Sword Crown (ソードクラウン, Sōdo Kuraun)
- Jaou Dragon Mask (ジャオウドラゴンマスク, Jaou Doragon Masuku): The central mask. It possesses the power of the Jaou Dragon Wonder Ride Book, allowing the user to create and control dragons at will.
- Miasma Eyesor (ミアズマアイザー, Miazumaaizā): The visor. It allows the user to see through the eyes of the dragons it manifested. In addition, the same visibility as usual is secured even in the jet-black darkness.
- Sword Robe (ソードローブ, Sōdo Rōbu): The suit granted by the user of the Jaken Ankokuken Kurayami. It is attached at the same time as the awakening of the Jaken, and gives the user the power to fight such as improving sword skills, strengthening physical abilities, and activating special abilities. This form is based on the power of the Jaou Dragon Wonder Ride Book.
- Jaou Dragon Cuirass (ジャオウドラゴンキュイラス, Jaou Doragon Kyuirasu): Armor extending over the chest and shoulders. It possesses the power of the new God Beast "Jaou Dragon", which was created as a reigning existence at the top of many evil dragons, and supplies the user with enhanced darkness power and bringing overwhelming combat power.
- Jaou Mantle (ジャオウマント, Jaou Mantou): The cape. Grants the user to power of flight by emitting an aura of darkness. Also, by wrapping the whole body with an aura, it can be completely blended into the darkness.
- Altered Jaou Arm (アルタードジャオウアーム, Arutādo Jaou Āmu): The arms. They has the destructive power of the God Beast "Jaou Dragon". In addition, it is equipped with armor with hard scales, and it is possible to minimize the attacks received.
- Jaou Gaunt (ジャオウガント, Jaou Ganto, Play on words “Jaou Gauntlet”): The gauntlets. By cutting the shadow of the target with a sharp claw, it causes great damage to the main body. In addition, it brings the power to freely manipulate the darkness and enables the release of the God Beast "Jaou Dragon".
- Altered Jaou Leg (アルタードジャオウレッグ, Arutādo Jaou Reggu): The legs. It possesses the power of the God Beast "Jaou Dragon" and to bring enhanced leg strength that can crush everything to ashes.
- Jaou Sole (ジャオウソール, Jaou Sōru): The feet. By stepping on the shadow of the object, it binds to the darkness and suppresses its actions. Also, when the Special Move is activated, the destructive power of the kick is maximized by wearing the new God Beast "Jaou Dragon".
This form has the following finishers:
- Ankokuken Kurayami finishers:
- Kurayami Iai Dokugo Issen (月間居合読後一閃 Lit. "Darkness Unsheathe After-Reading Flash"): Has two variations.
- Calibur performs a horizontal slash of purple energy.
- Calibur charges Ankokuken Kurayami with dark energy before swinging it downward, launching a purple energy slash followed by a large purple energy dragon. Four additional golden dragons then ram the enemy as the slash makes contact, resulting in an explosion.
- Kurayami Hissatsu Geki (月闇必殺撃 Lit. "Darkness Finishing Strike"): Calibur scans a Wonder Ride Book against the base of the blade, and performs an attack based off of it.
- Shutoku Issen (習得一閃, Shūtoku Issen, Lit. "Learning Single Flash"):
- Jaou Dragon Kurayami Hissatsu Geki (ジャオウドラゴン月闇必殺撃, Jaou Doragon Kurayami Hissatsu Geki) Has two variations.
- Calibur charges Ankouken Kurayami with dark energy and summons four golden energy dragons to block an enemy. Calibur then swings the sword, summoning a larger purple energy dragon that pushes behind the golden dragons in order to overpower the enemy's attack. The five dragons then strike the opponent, resulting in an explosion.
- Calibur charges Ankouken Kurayami with purple energy swings it downward, launching a large purple energy slash.
- Jaou Dragon Kurayami Hissatsu Geki (ジャオウドラゴン月闇必殺撃, Jaou Doragon Kurayami Hissatsu Geki) Has two variations.
- Shutoku Issen (習得一閃, Shūtoku Issen, Lit. "Learning Single Flash"):
- Kurayami Iai Dokugo Issen (月間居合読後一閃 Lit. "Darkness Unsheathe After-Reading Flash"): Has two variations.
- Jaken Caliburdriver finishers:
- Jaou Hissatsu Geki (ジャオウ必殺撃, Jaou Hissatsu Geki, Lit. "Evil King Finishing Strike"): Has four variations.
- Calibur is surrounded by dark energy before summoning four golden dragons that fly into the sky to attack the enemy from the sky. Calibur then delivers an upward energy slash, summoning a large purple energy dragon that flies into the the enemy.
- Calibur performs a purple energy slash, destroying the enemy attacks and summoning four golden dragons. Calibur then performs a second slash, summoning a large purple dragon. Together, the five dragons ram the enemy.
- Calibur charges Ankokuken Kurayami with dark energy and launches a purple energy slash.
- Calibur performs a flying kick covered in dark purple energy.
- Jaou Hissatsu Geki (ジャオウ必殺撃, Jaou Hissatsu Geki, Lit. "Evil King Finishing Strike"): Has four variations.
Summons[]
- Brave Dragon
- Jaaku Dragon
- Jaou Dragon
- Evil Dragons (邪竜, Jaryū)
Equipment[]
Devices[]
- Jaken Caliburdriver - Main transformation device as Calibur.
- Seiken Swordriver - Former transformation device as Saber.
- Wonder Ride Books - Transformation trinkets.
- Hissatsuholder - Carrying straps for Wonder Ride Books
Weapons[]
- Ankokuken Kurayami - Minor transformation device and personal weapon
- Kaenken Rekka - Former transformation device and personal weapon
Relationships[]
Allies[]
- Hayato Fukamiya/Previous Kamen Rider Calibur: A comrade of Kamijo's who took his sword becoming the new Calibur after Kamijo knew that Hayato become corrupted by the Sword of Logos who want him to sacrifice Luna. The two, as spirits, would later aid Sophia against Storious, possibly signifying that they have rekindled their relationship, as they did not have any harsh feelings towards each other.
- Touma Kamiyama/Kamen Rider Saber: Touma is the successor to the Kamen Rider Saber powers that were originally with Kamijo. However due to the events of the War of Wonder World 15 years ago, Kamijo gave Touma his Brave Dragon book to protect him, though Kamijo did not recognize the young man until he had transformed into Saber during the present day. Since that day, Kamijo was no longer the same man he was before, and currently deemed Touma a major threat to his plans, threatening to kill him should he stand in the way of his plans. After being defeated, Kamijo realized his errors and asked Touma to uncover the truth and find the culprit who manipulated Hayato.
- Sophia: Both had a close relationship, upon discovering that it was not Hayato who betrayed the Sword of Logos, Kamijo as Calibur tried to attack her, fortunately Ryo manages to save her. Kamijo and Hayato as spirits would later aid Sophia in the battle against Storious.
Enemies[]
- Kento Fukamiya/Kamen Rider Espada: He doesn't seem to have a relationship with Kento, but he sees him as a threat to his plans. Kento always thought that the new Calibur was Hayato, though this was ultimately proven to be false as Kento keep trying to find answer from Kamijo about the moment that the latter kill Kento's father who become corrupted and want to sacrifice Luna.
- Rintaro Shindo/Kamen Rider Blades: Calibur sees him as an enemy seeing that he gets in his way when Rintaro tries to protect Touma.
- Ryo Ogami/Kamen Rider Buster: Ryo tried to find out about the betrayal without knowing that his old friend Hayato Fukamiya was not the current Calibur.
Tetsuo Daishinji/Kamen Rider Slash: One of the members of the Sword of Logos. They became enemies after Kamijo's betrayal.
- Megid: Former allies
- Storious: Former ally and companion. Storious helped him to reach Avalon and helps him fulfill his plans. Storious later revealed that Kamijo was simply used by them as a pawn to aid the Story Megid's goals.
- Legeiel: Former ally and companion.
- Zooous: Former ally and companion.
- Desast: Former ally and companion; Kamijo released him after 15 years of being imprisoned. He later betrayed him by killing him off-guard.
Behind the Scenes[]
Portrayal[]
Daichi Kamijo is portrayed by Hiroyuki Hirayama (平山浩行, Hirayama Hiroyuki). As Kamen Rider Calibur, his suit actor is Kenji Tominaga (富永 研司, Tominaga Kenji).
Etymology[]
- As with the naming scheme of all the Saber Riders, Calibur is named after Excalibur, a legendary holy sword most famously wielded by King Arthur.
- As with the surname scheme of other members of Sword of Logos, Kamijo's surname, Kamijo, contains a homophone of the kanji Kami (神 ) meaning "god" or "deity".
Concept Art[]
To be added
Notes[]
- It has been foreshadowed throughout the series that the current Kamen Rider Calibur wasn't Hayato Fukamiya, but actually Daichi Kamijo the entire time:
- This Calibur used a vocal modulator to disguise his voice, a similar practice used by Kamen Rider Genm in Ex-Aid and Night Rogue in Build. Although Hayato's name was revealed in episode 5, Calibur continues to disguise his voice and had never acknowledged or explicitly referred himself to be Hayato even after the revelation.
- Production-wise, Hirayama is uncredited during his out-of-suit appearances with his actual face obscured and voice still disguised. In these appearances, he sports a shorter hair style and wears a business suit instead of the standard SoL uniform.
- He has a photo of Hayato, Sophia, and himself together, before closing the fold on the shot of himself, foreshadowing his true identity.
- In most of Kento Fukamiya's interactions with this Calibur, the latter would end up ignoring and violently pushing away Hayato's son, instead being fixated on Touma Kamiyama instead.
- Before being retaken by Touma, this Calibur was in possession of the Saiyuu Journey Wonder Ride Book, one of the three Wonder Ride Books that are compatible with Kaenken Rekka.
- Even after his true identity is revealed, Kamijo's transformation sequence into Calibur does not use typical CGI backgrounds seen with the first six Sword of Logos Riders seen in the series.
- Kamijo is the first Saber Rider to not name any of his finishers.
Appearances[]
- Kamen Rider Saber
- Separate Volume Kamen Rider Saber Manga: Kamen Rider Buster
- Kamen Rider Saber Spin-Off: Sword of Logos Saga
- Chapter 1: In The Beginning, There Was a Flame Swordsman.
- Chapter 2: The Water Swordsman, Along With a Blue Lion.
- Chapter 3: A Father, and a Swordsman.
- Chapter 4: I Opened the Book, Therefore.
- Chapter 5: My Friend, the Thunder Swordsman.
- Chapter 6: Like the Wind, He Arrives.
- Chapter 7: The Sword of the King, Lies in Avalon.
- Chapter 8: The One That Is Sealed Is, Arthur.
- Chapter 9: Overlap, the Swordsman's Timbre.
- Chapter 10: Crossing Swords, and Crossing Feelings.
- Chapter 11: Disturbed Thunder, Spreading Dark Clouds.
- Kamen Rider Saber: 7 Great Riders Transformation! Finisher! Special Supplement Issue!
- Chapter 12: The Promise, in that Place.
- Chapter 13: I, Will Stay True, To My Convictions.
- An episode of Kamen Rider Espada (Flashback)
- Chapter 14: These Feelings, Dwell in this Blade.
- Chapter 15: Beyond The Resolution, and Beyond. (Death)
- Chapter 29: At That Moment, the Swordsman Made His Move. (Mentioned)
- Kamen Rider Saber + Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger: Superhero Senki (Flashback)
- Chapter 45: Ten Swordsmen, Betting the World. (Spirit)
References[]
- ↑ https://www.tv-asahi.co.jp/saber/cast/
- ↑ https://www.kamen-rider-official.com/saber/27
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "TV Asahi's page for Saber Brave Dragon". https://www.tv-asahi.co.jp/saber/rider/saber/brave_dragon/stand.html.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "TV Asahi's page for Calibur Jaaku Dragon". https://www.tv-asahi.co.jp/saber/rider/calibur/jaaku_dragon/stand.html.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "TV Asahi's page for Calibur Jaou Dragon". https://www.tv-asahi.co.jp/saber/rider/calibur/jaou_dragon/stand.html.