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Disk Animal (ディスクアニマル, Disuku Animaru), or DA, is a support monster used by the Oni Kamen Rider, a kind of Shikigami that uses the soul of animals. It usually 'sleeps' as a silver disc, but when it is activated by the sound of a transformation devices, it transforms into a unique color and even into an animal figure.
Each has a recording function (some types have its own recording style), and plays an active part in enemy searching and information gathering. Depending on the application, types such a hawks, wolves, monkeys and crabs can be used properly. Each has a dog-cat intelligence.[1]
Overview[]
Produced mainly for reconnaissance purpose, the Disk Animals or Onshikigami (音式神 ) are an advanced version of the shikigami that Oni had used in the past. The Disk Animals can switch between their "compact discs form" and "animal forms" like origami, and can turn invisible at will. They record the noises made by Makamou and return to their master to reveal the monsters' location in the area.
List of Disk Animals[]
Spec
- Alias: Hawk-type Onshikigami
- Disk Form: Diameter 125mm (Common)
- Animal Form:
- Wingspan: 230mm
- Total Height: 115mm
- Weight: 41 grams
- Maximum Traveling Speed:
- Flight Speed: 240 km/h
- Continuous Operation Time: 51 hours
- Maximum Recordable Capacity: 46 hours
Akane Taka (茜鷹 , lit. "Madder Hawk") is an Onshikigami with the soul of a hawk, and it transForms from a red-colored disc into a hawk-like shape. One of the most used Disk Animals among the Oni. Akane Taka is lightweight and suited for reconnaissance missions from the air. With its sharp wings it is capable of cutting attacks in both of its Forms (also functions as a disk-shaped shuriken by throwing it in the disc Form). Its weakness is that both its active and recording time is cut short from the energy it consumes from flight. It is also noted that among the Disk Animals, this is the only one proven to have a Former Shikigami incarnation.
Voiced in the Hyper Video special by Yukitoshi Hori.
Spec
- Alias: Wolf-type Onshikigami
- Disk Form: Diameter 125mm (Common)
- Animal Form:
- Total Length: 160mm
- Total Height: 90mm
- Weight: 50 grams
- Maximum Traveling Speed:
- Running Speed: 99 km/h
- Continuous Operation Time: 132 hours
- Maximum Recordable Capacity: 120 hours
Ruri Ookami (瑠璃狼 , lit. "Lapis Wolf") is an Onshikigami with the soul of a wolf, and it transForms from a blue-colored disc into a wolf-like shape. With its four-legged design, it is best for ground terrain, especially dense brush and rock areas. When sent out in numbers they usually travel in packs. It has a sharp, fanged mouth for attacking targets. It has a long active and recording time and is very durable.
Voiced in the Hyper Video special by Bin Shimada.
Spec
- Alias: Wolf-type Onshikigami
- Disk Form: Diameter 125mm (Common)
- Animal Form:
- Total Length: 160mm
- Total Height: 90mm
- Weight: 40 grams
- Maximum Traveling Speed:
- Running Speed: 180 km/h
- Continuous Operation Time: 150 hours
- Maximum Recordable Capacity: 140 hours
Touki's S.I.C. figures is packaged with two version of Ruri Ookami, Ruri Ookami White (ルリオオカミ [白] lit. "Lapis Wolf (White)") and Ruri Ookami Black (ルリオオカミ [黒] lit. "Lapis Wolf (Black)").
Spec
- Alias: Ape-type Onshikigami
- Disk Form: Diameter 125mm (Common)
- Animal Form:
- Total Length: 95mm
- Total Height: 115mm
- Weight: 60 grams
- Maximum Traveling Speed:
- Running Speed: 60 km/h
- Continuous Operation Time: 90 hours
- Maximum Recordable Capacity: 20 hours
Ryoku Oozaru (緑大猿 , lit. "Green Ape") is an Onshikigami with the soul of a ape, and it transForms from a green-colored disc into a ape-like shape. Ryoku Oozaru has the special function of video recording images and sound due to its high intelligence. It is acrobatic and suited for swinging through branches in forested areas. It is very strong and can deliver powerful punches. Because of this, it can also guard and protect victims from danger.
Spec
- Alias: Crab-type Onshikigami
- Disk Form: Diameter 125mm (Common)
- Animal Form:
- Total Length: 50mm
- Total Height: 40mm
- Weight: 65 grams
- Maximum Traveling Speed:
- Running Speed: 40 km/h
- Underwater: 16 knots miles per hour
- Continuous Operation Time: 120 hours
- Maximum Recordable Capacity: 115 hours
Spec
- Alias: Snake-type Onshikigami
- Disk Form: Diameter 125mm (Common)
- Animal Form:
- Total Length: 700mm
- Total Height: 150mm
- Weight: 50 grams
- Maximum Traveling Speed:
- Running Speed: 60 km/h
- Underwater: 20 knots miles per hour
- Continuous Operation Time: 120 hours
- Maximum Recordable Capacity: 90 hours
Spec
- Alias: Lion-type Onshikigami
- Disk Form: Diameter 125mm (Common)
- Animal Form:
- Total Length: 150mm
- Total Height: 85mm
- Weight: 55 grams
- Maximum Traveling Speed:
- Running Speed: 123 km/h
- Continuous Operation Time: 150 hours
- Maximum Recordable Capacity: 140 hours
Kiaka Shishi (黄赤獅子 , lit. "Orange Lion") is an Onshikigami with the soul of a lion, and it transForms from a orange-colored disc into a lion-like shape. Kiaka Shishi is capable of video recording and has a very long activity and recording time. It is best suited for travelling through dense brush and rugged terrain. It has a sharp fanged mouth for attacking.
Voiced in the Hyper Video special by Ryūzaburō Ootomo.
Spec
- Alias: Eagle-type Onshikigami
- Disk Form: Diameter 125mm (Common)
- Animal Form:
- Wingspan: 230mm
- Total Height: 115mm
- Weight: 51 grams
- Maximum Traveling Speed:
- Flight Speed: 290 km/h
- Continuous Operation Time: 66 hours
- Maximum Recordable Capacity: 60 hours
Spec
- Alias: Frog-type Onshikigami
- Disk Form: Diameter 125mm (Common)
- Animal Form:
- Total Length: 120mm
- Total Height: 90mm
- Weight: 42 grams
- Maximum Traveling Speed:
- Running Speed: 55 km/h
- Underwater: 23 knots miles per hour
- Continuous Operation Time: 132 hours
- Maximum Recordable Capacity: 120 hours
Seiji Gaeru (青磁蛙 , lit. "Celadon Frog") is an Onshikigami with the soul of a frog, and it transForms from a celadon-colored disc into a frog-like shape. Seiji Gaeru functions best underwater where it is able to travel up to speeds of nearly Mach 1. When used underwater battles, it can slice almost anything in half within a matter of seconds. Excellent in jumping ability.
Voiced in the Hyper Video special by Taiki Matsuno.
These are stronger versions of Hibiki's Disk Animals. They come to him only when he is in Armed Form. They all have the same black and red coloring, unlike basic Disk Animals which are multi-colored.
Hagane Taka (鋼鷹 lit. "Steel Hawk"): Upgraded version of Akane Taka.
Kabuto Oozaru (兜大猿 lit. "Shell Ape"): Upgraded version of Ryoku Oozaru.
Yoroi Gani (鎧蟹 lit. "Armor Crab"): Upgraded version of Kihada Gani.
Karakuri Animals[]

Karakuri Animals.
In Sengoku period, Oni were assist by Karakuri Animal (カラクリ動物 Karakuri Dōbutsu). While only appearing in the movie, it can be considered the precursor to modern Disk Animals and were made before the series started. Unlike the modern Disk Animals, however, they can also grow in size to better fight Makamou.
Akane Taka (茜鷹 lit. "Madder Hawk"): Hibiki's Karakuri Animal that were summon to fight Keshizumi Karasu owned by Kabuki. An Onshikigami with the soul of hawk. It has a shape similar to that of a modern Akane Taka. Fight not only with wing cutters but also with beak.
Iwabeni Shishi (岩紅獅子 lit. "Rock Crimson Lion"): An Onshikigami with the soul of lion. Its master is unknown, it likes free action and uses sharp fangs as a weapon. It came from an unseen place to assist Kamen Rider Hibiki.
Shironeri Oozaru (白練大猿 lit. "Snow White Ape"): Hibiki's Karakuri Animal that were used during the battle with Orochi. An Onshikigami with the soul of white monkey that is believed to have lived for over 100 years. It has higher intelligence than other Karakuri Animals, and combines power and fighting ability.
Keshizumi Karasu (消炭鴉 lit. "Charcoal Gray Crow"): Kabuki's Disk Animals that were used by Kabuki to fight Hibiki's Akane Taka. An Onshikigami with the soul of crow. He uses his sharp eyebrows and his claws as his weapon and is good at sky-descent attacks.
Final FormRide[]
- "Final FormRide: H-H-Hibiki!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
Decade's Final FormRide allows Hibiki to change into Hibiki Akanetaka (ヒビキ茜鷹 lit. "Hibiki Madder Hawk"), then when Decade activates the Hibiki Final Attack Ride Card, Hibiki Akanetaka transforms into the Hibiki Ongekiko (ヒビキ音撃鼓 ) to deliver the final blow.
Behind the Scenes[]
Portrayal[]
- When given a personaliy in Kamen Rider Hibiki: Asumu, Transform! You can be an Oni, too!!
- Akane Taka and Kiaka Shishi are voiced by Yukitoshi Hori (堀 之紀, Hori Yukitoshi).
- Seiji Gaeru and Nibi-iro Hebi are voiced by Taiki Matsuno (松野 太紀, Matsuno Taiki).
- Ruri Ookami and Asagi Washi are voiced by Bin Shimada (島田 敏, Shimada Bin).
- Kihada Gani and Ryoku Oozaru are voiced by Masato Hirano (平野 正人, Hirano Masato).
Monster Puzzle[]

Monster Puzzle toys.
More than 10 years after the end of the broadcast, a similar product Transformation Assembly Monster Puzzle (変形組立モンスターパズル, Henkei Kumitate Monsutā Pazuru) has been sold by Narichikaya Co., Ltd.
- Red Eagle (レッドイーグル, Reddo Īguru): Shares the same mould as Akane Taka.
- Yellow Leopard (イエローレオパード, Ierō Reopādo): Shares the same mould as Kohgane Ookami.
- Purple Mammoth (パープルマンモス, Pāpuru Manmosu)
- Greensaurus (グリーンザウルス, Gurīnzaurusu)
- Blue Parasauro (ブルーパラサウロ, Burū Parasauro)
- White Ptera (ホワイトプテラ, Howaito Putera)
Notes[]
- These are the first Support Robots in Kamen Rider history.

Disk Animal Reader
- When Oni Riders or Takeshi want to get the data of Disk Animals, they usually read them with Disk Animal Readers.
- In Eternal Bonds, Midori introduces an Armed Cobra disk to Tsutomu.

An unnamed Armed Nibi-iro Hebi Disk

Fusion of Akane Taka and Asagi Washi
- While unconventional, Hibiki also created a fusion between Light Blue Eagle and Madder Hawk to fix a recorded image.
- When Hibiki transforms into Armed Hibiki, all eight base Disk animals fuse with him:
- His shoulders, upper arms, and chest fuse with Akane Taka.
- His forearms fuse with Asagi Washi.
- His ankles fuse with Seiji Gaeru.
- His shins fuse with Nibi-iro Hebi and Ruri Ookami.
- His knees fuse with Kihada Gani.
- His thighs fuse with Ryoku Oozaru and Kiaka Shishi.
- The following year 2006, The Brazilian Editora Abril launched a collection of Recreio magazine called Missão Totem and reused Disk Animals to be the medallion of certain elements :
- Kihada Gani as the Water element
- Asagi Washi as the Air element.
- Nibi-iro Hebi as the Earth element.
- Kiaka Shishi as the Day element.
- There are two other medallions that were created by Editora Abril, the Dragon medallion of the Fire element and Pterodactyl medallion of the Night element.
- Five years later in 2011, Editora Abril launched a collection of Recreio magazines called Megamorfix that also reused some Disk Animals:
- Kihada Gani renamed as Aflix.
- Nibi-iro Hebi as Sibix.
- Ruri Ookami as Spex.
- Ryoku Oozaru as Gax.
- While also reusing their Missão Totem's dragon medallion as Redix, they also created a new medallion in the shape of a tyrannosaurus named Truebix.
References[]
- ↑ From TV Asahi official website.