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Emu Hojo (宝生 永夢, Hōjō Emu) is one of the main characters and the main protagonist of Kamen Rider Ex-Aid. He is a trainee in pediatrics working at Seito University Hospital and a genius video gamer who goes by the alias M. He was given a Gamer Driver and the Mighty Action X Gashat by Asuna Karino to become Kamen Rider Ex-Aid (仮面ライダーエグゼイド, Kamen Raidā Eguzeido) and destroy the Bugster viruses, to save his patient's life.
History
Past
When he was only eight years old, Emu was involved in an accident, leaving him critically injured. After receiving an emergency surgery, Emu was given a WonderSwan handheld video game device by one of the doctors as a reward for hanging on. This event would inspire Emu to become a doctor and help children like the one who saved him, Kyotaro Hinata.
During his childhood, he created the concept of the Mighty Brothers XX, stating that he do such to lessen the burden of being alone.
Emu would later on win numerous gaming tournaments under the gaming alias of M, earning the interest of Asuna Karino as a potential candidate for using the Gamer Driver.
Becoming Kamen Rider Ex-Aid
Emu went on to become a pediatrics intern at Seito University Hospital. One of his patients, Sota Suyama, refused to be treated for his unknown illness and attempted to escape. While trying to catch Sota, Emu ran into Asuna, who was bringing the Gamer Driver while searching for M. When Sota suddenly collapsed, Emu and Asuna noticed unusual lumps emerging from the boy's neck. Not explaining Sota's condition to Emu, Asuna had the latter bring Sota with her to CR. Much to Emu's surprise, the hospital director Haima Kagami was there as well, ordering the intern to stay out. However, Emu disobeyed, hoping to make Sota feel better by bringing him to the release of the Mighty Action X game. Asuna ran into Emu and Sota at the game (believing that M would be at the press release), much to her frustration. However, when she tried to bring Sota back, he suddenly howled in pain and transformed into a Golem-like monster. Emu finally got Asuna to explain Sota's condition: he was infected by Bugster a computer virus threatening humanity, which could only be stopped by someone capable of using the Gamer Driver and destroying the virus. Determined to save his patient, Emu took the driver (and the accompanying Mighty Action X Gashat) without permission. Much to Asuna's surprise, not only was Emu able to become a Kamen Rider and extract the Salty Bugster from Sota, but he was, in fact, the gamer she was looking for. After transforming into Level 2, Emu defeated the Bugster, saving Sota's life. After checking on the boy, Asuna finally allowed Emu to access CR, and revealed her identity as Kamen Rider navigator, Poppi Pipopapo. She christened Emu as Kamen Rider Ex-Aid, and stated that he must become the super doctor to save humanity from Bugster. [I'm a Kamen Rider!]
The Rival and Surgeon Doctor, Brave
Shortly after getting acquainted with CR and reaquainted with Haima Kagami, Emu met Hiiro Kagami, Haima's son and a genius surgeon, who was working at a prestigious American hospital before being called back to the fight the Bugster as Kamen Rider Brave. Hiiro wasted no time in patronizing and antagonizing Emu, saying the latter's presence was a "No thank you". This caused Emu to doubt his worth to CR. Emu's inexperience became apparent while handling the next patient, Rensuke Natori. Emu went to Level 2 immediately, not realizing he needed to be in Level 1 to extract the Bugster. The Aranbura Bugster was quickly extracted by Brave, but both Ex-Aid and Brave were attacked by the mysterious Kamen Rider Genm, allowing the Bugster to escape and leaving Rensuke in critical condition. Emu was bewildered and disgusted by Hiiro's callous approach to patients: seeing them as just things to fix, and was more concerned with eating cake than Rensuke's well-being.
Hoping to buy time by reducing Rensuke's stress, Emu went to Rensuke's ex-fiancé, Asami, to find out why she called off the wedding. Their discussion led them to the church planned for the ceremony, where they were attacked by the Bugster. Emu transformed into Ex-Aid Level 1, but the Aranbura Bugster threatened to kill Asami if he changed to Level 2. Ex-Aid and Asami were saved by Brave's interference, and the two Riders managed to defeat the Bugster (Brave finished off the Aranbura Bugster). Emu's actions helped Rensuke and Asami restore their engagement. The incident prompted Emu to stay in CR, as he wasn't willing to leave patients in the hands of a doctor who didn't care about them. [Another Prodigy with No Thank You?]
The License-less Doctor Rider, Snipe
Emu ran into a paradox with one of his patients: a boy named Yuki Kitami who, as the result of an operation, had an irrational fear of doctors.
Emu followed after Yuki when the latter tried escaping from the hospital. Soon after he cornered Yuki Emu realized that the boy was infected by Bugster. In an effort to remedy the situation, Emu took off his doctor's jacket and called Asuna for backup. However, a mysterious man in doctor's attire appeared, aggravating Yuki and causing the Bugster to take over his body. The man turned into Kamen Rider Snipe Level 1 and quickly extracted the Revolve Bugster. Emu helped Yuki get to safety, running into Asuna along the way. Yuki's fear of doctors caused the Bugster to regenerate quickly. Emu transformed into Ex-Aid Level 1 in an unsuccessful attempt to stop Snipe, eventually retreating with Yuki and Asuna hoping to calm the boy down.
After getting Yuki to CR, Asuna and Kagami explained that the man who appeared was Taiga Hanaya, a former radiologist and the rider chosen for CR during Zero Day, the initial Bugster outbreak. Failing to convince Yuki that he was safe, Emu got Taiga's location from Poppi, hoping to at least reduce Yuki's stress by convincing Taiga to stay out of the way.
Taiga refused Emu's offer, explaining that he would do what he wanted and his desire to get all ten Gashats to destroy the Bugster. He then challenged Emu to a duel: whomever defeated Revolve would get the others Gashat. Their discussion was interrupted by the Bugster viruses attacking them, but Emu agreed to the duel after he and Taiga transformed into Ex-Aid Level 2 and Snipe Level 2, respectively. The fight was interrupted by Brave, who attacked Snipe in an attempt to take his Gashat. Ex-Aid snapped them out of their fight after reminding them that Yuki's life was at stake.
Yuki's high stress only strengthened Revolve further, draining Ex-Aid and Brave's Rider Gauges with a brutal artillery assault. Rather than de-transform like Brave, Ex-Aid put himself directly in the line of fire, risking getting a lethal Game Over in order to get through to Yuki. Using an Energy Item, he wiped out Revolve's troops before seemingly taking out the Bugster. However, the game remained in progress: it was revealed that the real Revolve had hidden itself before Snipe finished it off. Having lost the duel, Emu's Gashat was taken by Taiga. However, Emu was simply relieved that Yuki was safe. [BANG, That Jerk is Coming!]
The Pumped-Up Coroner, Lazer
Sometime after losing his Gashat, Emu was confronted by coroner Kiriya Kujo, who had brought a Bugster victim, Yoshitaka Nishiwaki, with him under the guise of the former being a patient (claiming to be six in the appointment). Much to Emu's shock, Kiriya offered to get his Gashat back. Calling Hiiro to perform the operation, Emu confirmed Nishiwaki's condition and attempted confronting the patient. Hiiro and Asuna arrived for the operation, followed quickly by Kiriya and Taiga, the latter coming under the pretext of a duel. Nishiwaki was quickly taken over by the Bugster, with Kiriya and Taiga turning into Kamen Riders Lazer Level 1 and Snipe Level 1 to extract it.
After the Motors Bugster was extracted from Nishiwaki, Hiiro transformed into Brave and attacked Snipe. Lazer took the opportunity to steal the Mighty Action X Gashat back for Emu and turned into his Level 2 form. Much to everyone's shock, Lazer's Level 2 form was a motorcycle. This explained why Kiriya reached out to Emu: Lazer needed a rider to reach his top speed. Much to Lazer's chagrin, Emu focused on getting Niskiwaki to safety first, allowing the Bugster to get away.
Once Nishiwaki was in CR, he explained that his sister Riko had been kidnapped by another Bugster. Emu promised to save both him and his sister before finding Kiriya. Kiriya offered his friendship to Emu, who accepted. Lazer and Emu challenged Motors to a race, and after a heated and close fight, the two were able to defeat Motors and save Riko. As soon as Riko was safe, Lazer threw off Ex-Aid and denounced his friendship, admitting that he was only after getting a sample of the Bugster due to his curiosity. Unfortunately for Lazer, Motors was destroyed by Genm, who promptly turned into Sports Action Gamer Level 3 to attack the other Riders, depleting their Rider Gauges with the Shakariki Critical Strike. [An Operation Called Dash!]
Team-Up with Ghost
Ghost & Ex-Aid
Searching for the Shakariki Sports Gashat which he needed to save the world, Ex-Aid arrived to fight a pack of Bugster Viruses which were being fought by Kamen Rider Ghost in defense of Ayumu, the mysterious boy who held the Gashat. Mistaken for an enemy by Ghost, whose friends had been attacked by his doppelganger, Ex-Aid found himself attacked but was quickly able to reason with his fellow Rider as he explained that he wished to save lives - the most important thing of all - by changing fate, a sentiment which was respected by Ghost. Alongside Ghost, Ex-Aid tended to Ayumu as they were attacked by his doppelganger, Kamen Rider Genm, who took the Gashat before leaving as soon as he came. Ghost apologized but Ex-Aid assured him that it was alright for now as Ayumu was safe. After defeating a further horde of Bugster Viruses together, Ex-Aid predicted to Takeru that they would meet again soon before leaving him an Ex-Aid Ghost Eyecon as a gift as he took his leave, with Takeru noting that he had connected to another person's feelings. [Final Story (Special Edition): Future! Connected Thoughts!]
Becoming Robot Action Gamer Level 3
Emu running around the street, wailing because he's waking up late and that he'll late to work. Suddenly, a hooded man asks for his help, and Emu stumbles upon a pile of trash before coming to help. After Emu scans him using his special stethoscope, he is about to transform when Asuna and Hiiro arrive. They both warn him that his patient is actually a thief who stole all newly developed gashats (Gekitotsu Robots, DoReMiFa Beat, Giri Giri Chambara and Jet Combat). This shocks Emu, but regardless of that fact, Emu still wants to cure him. However, a sudden quarell with Hiiro allows him to escape. When the trio gave chase, a new Bugster arrives, with the Gekitotsu Robots Gashat installed on it's head. Emu and Hiiro transformed into Ex-Aid Level 2 and Brave Level 2 to fight the Bugster. However, the Bugster is powerful enough to deplete some of Ex-Aid and Brave's Rider Gauges. To make things even worse, Genm in Level 2 appeared and transformed into Sports Action Gamer Level 3 before beating Ex-Aid and Brave. Genm himself had vanished along with the Bugster. While Emu was busy searching the patient, Kiriya appeared and said that Genm's true identity is the patient himself.
Back at the CR, Emu meets Kuroto Dan and they exchange a rather warm welcome. Emu is still not wavering about his choice to save that patient, but Hiiro, sick of Emu's idealism, grabs him by the collar. Emu angrily states that Hiiro wasn't a doctor before he fled to a helipad. There, he was confronted by Dan again. Emu explains that he just can't let the patient become a Bugster. Dan compliments him that his heart is like a shining crystal, but once a malicious patient shatters it, the crystal won't able to shine again. Emu states that he'll save the patient anyway, since he'll regret if he even abandon his patient, before giving chase to the patient again.
At an Avenue, Emu confronts the Collabos Bugster. Suddenly, Hiiro, Taiga and Kiriya appeared. Taiga challenges them all to a game. Whoever claims the Gekitotsu Robots Gashat gets to keep it as a prize. However, Kiriya states that he has other business to tend to, as Genm appeared, already in Level 3. Hiiro, Taiga and Kiriya transformed into Brave Level 2, Snipe Level 2 and Lazer Level 1 to fight Genm and the Collabos Bugster. However, to make things even worse, the patient, using the Gashacon Bugvisor, transformed into the Graphite Bugster. An enraged Snipe attacks Graphite.
Without breaking a sweat, Genm & Collabos manage to deplete Brave and Lazer's Rider Gauges, effectively cancelling their transformation. Snipe also unable to defeat Graphite, also cancels his transformation. Genm then chokes Emu, provoking him. Genm states that Emu's idealism doesn't work on the real battlefield. For Genm, Might makes Right. This statement finally causes Emu to snap, transforming into Ex-Aid Level 2 out of rage.
Shortly, using Mighty Critical Finish, Emu destroys the Collabos Bugster and claims the Gekitotsu Robots Gashat. Using the newly acquired Gashat, Emu transforms into Robot Action Gamer Level 3 and finally beating Genm. However, Genm manages to flee, with Emu roaring in rage before cancelling his transformation. [Everyone Gathers for a Clashing Crash!]
Second encounter with Graphite and Hiiro's Past
Emu comes to Genm Office and hand Gekitotsu Robots Gashat back to Kuroto Dan. Dan politely refuse, and say that since Emu's the one who win the Gashat fair and square, he could keep the it. Emu thanked Dan before leaving to meet a victim of Robots Collabos attack. Uberknowst to him, Dan already record his Level 3 data for later use.
Emu and Asuna later seen at Kiyosora to meet the victim, Seiichi Kuboyama. Seiichi Girlfriend, Yoko ask for a Break in their relationship which Seiichi half halfheartedly agree before he left. Suddenly, Yoko fall down, already infected by Game disease after Emu checked her using his Special Stethoscope. Hiiro suddenly appeared and decide to operate Yoko, much to Emu chagrin. After Yoko turned into Bugster Union, Hiiro transformed into Brave Level 1 and quickly extract Yoko from the Bugster. Graphite, in his human form soon make his appearance and confront the doctor riders. He claims that he'd infect Yoko using two game viruses (Gekitotsu Robots & DoReMiFa Beat), and this prompt Emu to join the fray as Ex-Aid Level 1. Beat Collabos then attack Ex-Aid and Brave using Rhythm based attack. Ex-Aid manage to get a perfect, but Brave get a miss and Damaged in process. After Graphite assume his Bugster form, Ex-Aid changed into Robot Action Gamer Level 3, while Brave into Level 2. Snipe in Level 2 also comes not long after, but Graphite use Gekidoryuga and severely damaged Brave and Snipe (Although they do attempt a counter attack) while Ex-Aid is barely holding on. Before Ex-Aid and Graphite could battle any further, Genm Sports Action Gamer Level 3 appeared and order Graphite to retreat, which the latter begrudgingly agreed.
After they all cancel their transformation, Emu stop the quarrel between Hiiro and Taiga, also overheard about Hiiro late Girlfriend, Saki. After he and Asuna brought Yoko to CR to be quarantined, Emu heard from Haima and Asuna about Hiiro past five years ago. Then, Emu and Asuna goes to check Yoko again. Yoko Explained that Seiichi tried to join a famous orchestra, but always failed in every audition. That's why she want to keep her disease a secret, so that Seiichi could concentrate on his next audition. Suddenly, after he receive the bugster coordinate, Yoko become stressed and beg Emu to save Seiichi. Emu Promise that he'll save both Yoko and Seiichi before he left.
Shortly, Emu manage to confront Beat Collabos by transforming into Ex-Aid Robot Action Gamer Level 3, while Hiiro's still busy with his personal Vendetta against Graphite by transforming into Brave Level 2. As Graphite's about to finish Hiiro off, Ex-Aid jumped in front of him and took the damage, effectively cancelling his transformation. Emu then told Brave about Yoko current condition and relate Saki with Yoko, as he believe that Saki's keeping her Game disease a secret in order to let Hiiro continue his study without worry. Emu was later carried by Asuna as they witness Brave defeat Beat Collabos, acquire DoReMiFa Beat Gashat and use the new Gashat to change into Beat Quest Gamer Level 3 and defeat Graphite. [A Hollow Beating in the Heart!]
Kiriya Kujo's Dark Past and Reason for His Lies
Emu is shown in CR along with Asuna in quarantining the patient, Yoshio. There, as Hiiro joins and Yoshio turned into Ouroboros - like Bugster Union. Emu and Hiiro transformed into Ex-Aid Level 1 and Brave Level 1 to extract the bugster, and they do succeeded in doing so. However, like the previous patient, Yoshio had been infected by two game viruses. One is Giri Giri Chambara and the other one is Jet Combat. As Ex-Aid and Brave transformed into their Level 3 forms, Genm Sports Action Gamer Level 3 appeared and helped the Bugsters to escape.
As they returned, Kiriya appeared in CR. When asked why, Kiriya say that someone (Haima) dropped his files in front of CR's sliding door. But, having learned that Kiriya is a liar, Emu and co. took caution and decided to mind their own business, much to Kiriya's dismay.
Emu then tride to talk with Yoshio about his current condition. Unbeknownst to him, this made Yoshio 'fire' his only daughter, Shiori from his job. As Emu is astonished, Kiriya appeared and grabbed Emu by the collar. Kiriya stated that sometimes, lying is the best way to give bad news to people, as he was traumatized by being too honest years ago. He also explained that Yoshio used that lie to his daughter, to make her start anew. As Asuna reports that the Bugster is on the loose, Kiriya say that the Bugster is about to attack Shiori to increase Yoshio's stress, which turns out to be true.
Deciding to trust Kiriya once more, Emu and Kiriya transform into Ex-Aid Level 2 and Lazer Level 2 to fight with Chambara Collabos, while Hiiro as Brave Level 2 is busy against Genm Level 2. With the perfect conjunction of Lazer's speed and Bakusou Critical Finish, Ex-Aid gains the Giri Giri Chambara Gashat and immediately decides to use it on Lazer, effectively transforming him into Chambara Bike Gamer Level 3. Emu later witnesses that Genm is Parad (thanks for the latter plot). Having no other choice, Kiriya lied to Emu again that he helped Emu to get his hand on the Giri Giri Chambara Gashat. Heartbroken, Emu finally distrust Kiriya. [The Reason for Some Lies!]
The Rematch with Taiga
Emu's still dispirited after Kiriya 'lying' to him again, before he decide to not let this incident to bother him, as Yoshio's still need to be saved. As Yoshio ask about his current condition, Emu tell him the truth and ask about another factor that stressed him out, Asuna then came and said that Yoshio factory progress is another stress factor to him, which Yoshio complies. Yoshio said that many employees are quitting and that's the sole reason Shiori decided to handle the job while he's gone. However, before Yoshio could talk more about it, the Game disease symptoms appeared again...
Later, Emu and Asuna meet the remaining employee of Yoshio's factory and also Witnessing Taiga, as Snipe Level 2 defeat Combat Collabos. However, instead of destroying the Bugster, Snipe targeted the Gashat using his Gashacon Magnum which made it to him, while the Bugster reverted into its Prime form, and challenged Emu again. Snipe taunts Emu that if he want to save Yoshio, Emu must defeat him tommorow at noon. If Emu lost, his and Hiiro's Gashat will be confiscated by him.
He and Hiiro went to the waiting Taiga saying that he commends them for not backing up, which Emu replies that he gets the wrong way and that he is there just to save the patient while Hiiro said that he's not qualified to be Kamen Rider. Taiga in return, said that he will be one to collect all 10 Gashats. Emu, Hiiro, and Taiga correspondingly transforms to Ex-Aid, Brave, and Snipe, all of them at Level 2 to fight.
to be added [Men, Fly High!]
The Dragon Knight Hunters
Genm Identity Revelation and Kiriya's Death
[Who's the Black Kamen Rider?]
[Christmas Special: Targeting the Silver X mas!]
Birth of Mighty Brothers XX and Becoming Double Action Gamer Level X and XX
The New Challenger, Para-DX
Other Events
The 100 Eyecons and Ghost's Fateful Moment
Ex-Aid in The 100 Eyecons and Ghost's Fateful Moment
[Kamen Rider Ghost the Movie: The 100 Eyecons and Ghost's Fateful Moment]
"Tricks": Virtual Operations
Poppi Pipopapo's Room
[Poppi Pipopapo's Room: Episode 5]
[Poppi Pipopapo's Room: Episode 7]
[Poppi Pipopapo's Room: Episode 8]
Dr. Pac-Man vs. Ex-Aid & Ghost with Legend Rider
Ex-Aid, Ghost, Drive, Gaim and Wizard in Dr. Pac-Man vs. Ex-Aid & Ghost with Legend Rider
It is revealed in Heisei Generation film, that the Bugsters was actually born 16 years ago from the body samples of their very first victim and future Kamen Rider, Emu Hojo. Their birth from Emu's samples was the result of unrecorded experiments on Emu's body to breed stronger Bugsters before Emu obtains a Bugster antibody from Kyotaro Hinata's surgery on the young boy. [Kamen Rider Heisei Generations: Dr. Pac-Man vs. Ex-Aid & Ghost with Legend Rider]
"Tricks": Kamen Rider Genm
Personality
Emu Hojo is a very clumsy and yet a serious doctor to take on his job. However, his thirst for playing video games has a problem of Emu being absentminded at times. An example of this is he sometimes fails to remember his work schedule properly and it makes the nurses scold him. He also has a habitual quirk of tumbling down in various comical ways.
Emu shifting to Genius Gamer M.
As "M", his alias that he uses when playing video games, he shows a completely different side of himself. He displays a focused, calmer, and more confident demeanor. His Grammatical persona also changes from 僕 (, Boku) into 俺 (, Ore), proving to be extremely skillful at video games, to the point where he has come to be known as the "genius gamer" who never leaves any game unfinished. This carries over to his battles as Ex-Aid, as his knowledge of video games has proven to be a definite advantage. Originally, when shifting to his Genius Gamer M personality, a wind blows throw his hair and he makes a cocky smile. But during episode 10, Emu's eyes instead flash pink before turning a less intense, glowing red, after which, his eyes turn back to normal. Though he still makes the same cocky smile as before, showing that he can actually shift into his gamer persona at will.
Emu has a very idealistic attitude towards being a doctor: he invests himself in the well-being of his patient, hoping to help them both physically and personally. He will always try to help a patient in need, even if they are a criminal, an enemy, or refuse to get help. For him, a life is a life and it's worth saving, fitting the morality of a true doctor and their devotion to the Hippocratic Oath. This mindset helped him connect stress as a catalyst for Bugster infection, but also hinders him if the enemy is smart enough to threaten the patient's life. His firm idealism has led to clashes with his fellow CR Rider, Hiiro. Hiiro views Emu as naive and inexperienced, while Emu openly opposes Hiiro's detached and callous approach, going as far to say Hiiro is not a real doctor.
However, Emu is not without a dark side. When pushed too far, Emu can lose control of his temper and when that happens his Gamer side becomes as vicious and selfish as his rivals. This was shown when Kyotaro is infected by Graphite. Emu become so frustrated into believing that he's the only one who can save Kyotaro, to the point that he'll do anything to capture the Hunter Gamer using a stolen Gashacon Sword. While this shows, that Emu takes pride in his beliefs as a doctor, at the same time it demonstrates that as a Gamer he shares Genm's and even Taiga's ideals to some extent. However, after some enlightenment from his idol, Kyotaro Hinata, Emu decides to trust his fellow doctor Riders, although only Kiriya did believe in him so far.
Powers and Abilities
- Skilled Gamer: Emu is a masterful gamer, particularly in terms of platform gaming. He has extensive knowledge of games in other genres, including BangBang Shooting and Bakusou Bike and can adapt easily when playing a new game. These skills are further enhanced when he enters a state of emotional rage or frustration, as shown when he effectively, in separate occasions, outmaneuvered both Genm and Snipe who are both at their Level 3 while Emu is only on Level 2.
- High Interpersonal Skill: Despite his clumsiness, Emu's kindness has allowed him to connect with all of his patients.
- Natural Game Disease Immunity: Unlike all other Riders who had undergone a compatibility surgery to be immune from the Game Disease and able to transform into a Kamen Rider, Emu is capable of utilizing the Rider System even without the intervention of said surgery and seems to be unaffected by Bugster infection agents. Kiriya discovered the real reason behind Emu's condition but was silenced by Genm before he can reveal the truth.
Levels
Action Gamer Level 1
Santa Action Gamer Level 1
- "Gashat! Let's Game! Metcha Game! Mutcha Game! What's your name?! I'm a Kamen Rider!"
- ―Transformation Announcement[src]
- Height: 181.0 cm.
- Weight: 137.0 kg.
Ability Perimeters:
- Punching power: 7.7 t.
- Kicking power: 11.5 t.
- Maximum jump height: 30.5 m.
- Maximum running speed: 100 m. per 7.6 sec.
Action Gamer Level 1 (アクションゲーマーレベル1, Akushion Gēmā Reberu Wan) is Ex-Aid's default super deformed form, activated by inserting the Mighty Action X Gashat into the Gamer Driver. This form is used to battle a Bugster-infected human and is the only way to extract the monster from the host. In this form, Ex-Aid can generate platforms to jump onto, allowing him to traverse difficult to reach areas.
This form is stronger than Ex-Aid's Level 2 form, possessing exactly 2 more tons of Punching Power and 1.3 tons more Kicking Power, however it is less agile.
When Ex-Aid used the Christmas Energy Item, Action Gamer Level 1 becomes a Christmas version of this form. In this form, he has Santa's beard and hat, a red and white cape, and red slipper boots.
Appearances: Ex-Aid Episodes 1, "Tricks": Virtual Operations (Ex-Aid), Ex-Aid 2-7, 9, 10, Dr. Pac-Man vs. Ex-Aid & Ghost with Legend Rider, Ex-Aid 11, 12
Action Gamer Level 2
- "Gachan! Level Up! Mighty Jump! Mighty Kick! Mighty, Mighty Action X!"
- ―Transformation Announcement[src]
- Height: 205.0 cm.
- Weight: 97.0 kg.
Ability Perimeters:
- Punching power: 5.7 t.
- Kicking power: 10.2 t.
- Maximum jump height: 43.1 m.
- Maximum running speed: 100 m. per 3.2 sec.
Action Gamer Level 2 (アクションゲーマーレベル2, Akushion Gēmā Reberu Tsū) is Ex-Aid's primary fighter form, activated by inserting the Mighty Action X Gashat and pulling the lever on the Gamer Driver. This form is based on fighting games.
This form is physically weaker than Ex-Aid's Level 1 form, evidenced by having exactly less than two tons of Punching Power and 1.3 tons less Kicking Power, however it is considerably more agile.
Ex-Aid's fighting style revolves around using his enhanced jumping abilities to bounce around enemy and avoid attacks.
This form has three finishers:
- Kimewaza Slot Holder finisher:
- Mighty Critical Strike (マイティクリティカルストライク, Maiti Kuritikaru Sutoraiku): Ex-Aid performs a series of kicks at the enemy.
- Gashacon Breaker finisher:
- Mighty Critical Finish (マイティクリティカルフィニッシュ, Maiti Kuritikaru Finisshu)
- Bakusou Critical Finish (爆走クリティカルフィニッシュ, Bakusō Kuritikaru Finisshu)
- Gashacon Breaker and Gashacon Sword finisher:
- Mighty Taddle Critical Finish (マイティタドルクリティカルフィニッシュ, Maiti Tadoru Kuritikaru Finisshu)
- Blade and Ice: Ex-Aid uses the Gashacon Sword to create an ice path toward his enemy, which also freezes the target. Then he slides on the path to charge at the target, and use both swords to perform powerful slashes.
- Mighty Taddle Critical Finish (マイティタドルクリティカルフィニッシュ, Maiti Tadoru Kuritikaru Finisshu)
Appearances: The 100 Eyecons and Ghost's Fateful Moment, Ghost Episode 50, Ex-Aid Episodes 1, "Tricks": Virtual Operations (Ex-Aid), Ex-Aid 2-10, Dr. Pac-Man vs. Ex-Aid & Ghost with Legend Rider, Ex-Aid 11-13, "Tricks": Kamen Rider Genm (Legend Rider Stage, Legend Gamer Stage)
Robot Action Gamer Level 3
Ex-Aid Level 3 stats as seen on Kuroto Dan's computer
- "Gachan! Level Up! Mighty Jump! Mighty Kick! Mighty, Mighty Action X! A Gacha! Buttobase totsugeki! Gekitotsu Punch! Gekitotsu Robots!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
- Height: 205.0 cm.
- Weight: 118.2 kg.
Ability Perimeters:
- Punching power: 57.0 t (when using the Gekitotsu Smasher).
- Kicking power: 14.3 t.
- Maximum jump height: 39.3 m.
- Maximum running speed: 100 m. per 4.0 sec.
Robot Action Gamer Level 3 (ロボットアクションゲーマーレベル3, Robotto Akushon Gēma Reberu Surī) is Ex-Aid's upgraded form, accessed by inserting the Gekitotsu Robots Gashat along with the Mighty Action X Gashat into the Gamer Driver and pulling the lever. In this form, the Robot Gamer fuses with Ex-Aid, becoming part of his armor. His chest is covered with the Raid Actuator (レイドアクチュエーター, Reido Akuchuētā) and Guard Actuator (ガードアクチュエーター, Gādo Akuchuētā), which rewrite the Gain Riser program to dramatically increase his attack and defense powers, while his shoulders are protected by a pair of Power Mec Shoulders (パワーメックショルダー, Pawā Mekku Shorudā) having built-in power assist devices to enhance his combat ability.
Ex-Aid's main weapon in this form is his left robot arm Gekitotsu Smasher (ゲキトツスマッシャー, Gekitotsu Sumasshā), which amplifies Ex-Aid's punching power by 10 times. It is also equipped with a small rocket booster for ranged attack.
In this form, Ex-Aid's speed and jump height are lowered, which is countered by substantial increases in brute strength (primarily with his punching power), far above any Level 2 Riders.
This form's finisher is the Gekitotsu Critical Strike (ゲキトツクリティカルストライク, Gekitotsu Kuritikaru Sutoraiku, Clash Critical Strike): Ex-Aid fires the Gekitotsu Smasher at the enemy and then punches the enemy while putting the Gekitotsu Smasher back on, dealing massive damage with the after-shock created.
Appearances: Ex-Aid Episodes 5-8, Dr. Pac-Man vs. Ex-Aid & Ghost with Legend Rider, Ex-Aid 11
Sports Action Gamer Level 3
- "Gachan! Level Up! Mighty Jump! Mighty Kick! Mighty, Mighty Action X! A Gacha! Shakariki, Shakariki, BAD! BAD! Shakatto, Rikitto, Shakariki Sports! (Upbeat Rock Song and Drum bang)"
- ―Transformation Announcement[src]
- Height: 205.0 cm.
- Weight: 104.4 kg.
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- Punching power: 10.3 t.
- Kicking power: 18.4 t.
- Maximum jump height: 45.3 m.
- Maximum running speed: 100 m. per 3.0 sec.
Sports Action Gamer Level 3 (スポーツアクションゲーマーレベル3, Supōtsu Akushon Gēma Reberu Surī) is Ex-Aid's upgraded form, accessed by inserting the Shakariki Sports Gashat into the Gamer Driver along with the Mighty Action X Gashat and pulling the lever. In this form, the Sports Gamer bike combines with Ex-Aid, becoming part of his armor. Both Ex-Aid and Genm shares the same stats in this form.
This form's finisher is the Shakariki Critical Strike (シャカリキクリティカルストライク, Shakariki Kuritikaru Sutoraiku, Enthusiastic Critical Strike):
This form was originally used by Kamen Rider Genm, but Emu gains the Gashat for this form after a gambit to make the Dangerous Zombie Gashat is made by Genm.
Appearances: Ex-Aid Episodes 12
Hunter Action Gamer Level 5 Full Dragon
- "Gachan! Level Up! Mighty Jump! Mighty Kick! Mighty, Mighty Action X! A Gacha! Do-Do-Drago! Na-Na-Na-Kni~ght! Dra-! Dra-! Drago Knight Hunter! Z!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
- Height: 206.5 cm.
- Weight: 157.0 kg.
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- Punching power: 18.2 t.
- Kicking power: 24.4 t.
- Maximum jump height: 48.7 m.
- Maximum running speed: 100 m. per 2.8 sec.
Hunter Action Gamer Level 5 (Full Dragon) (ハンターアクションゲーマーレベル5 (フルドラゴン), Hantā Akushon Gēmā Reberu Faibu (Furu Doragon)) is Ex-Aid's upgrade form accessed by inserting the Drago Knight Hunter Z Gashat along with the Mighty Action X Gashat into the Gamer Driver and pulling the lever. In this form, Ex-aid is armed by all Dragon parts from the Hunter Gamer. His weapons include:
- Dragon Fang: Tranformed from the Dragonknight-Fang, it's a dragon-head headgear covering his helmet. It can not only can crush his enemies with powerful bites, but also jet a high-temperature flame and burn them. Furthermore, it is equipped with the Search Drago Eye to collect and display surrounding, and help Ex-Aid cover his bind spot and control the Wip Drago Tail. In Episode 11, He can the Dragon Fang's wings to fly, but ends up crashing into a building.
- Dragon Blade: Tranformed from the Dragonknight-Blade, it's an electromagnetic blade equipped on his right arm, allowing him to easily slash and neutralize Bugsters.
- Dragon Gun: Transformed from the Dragonknight-Gun, it's a railgun equipped on his left arm that shoots compressed metal at ultra-high speed to destroy multiple Bugster viruses at once.
Other than, his armor is reinforced with:
- Chest Drago Mail: It covers and protects Ex-Aid's chest by absorbing physical damages with its thickness. It has the ability to self-repair.
- Shoulder Drago Armor: It protects Ex-Aid shoulders and enhances the power of the Dragon Blade and the Dragon Gun with an electromagnetic strengthening device.
- Mec Drago Guard: It rewrites the Gain Riser program to dramatically increase his attack and defense powers, in addition to rebuilding other damaged parts and increasing their durability.
- Leg Drago Armor: Tranformed from the Dragonknight-Claw, it protects Ex-Aid's legs and also incorporates an air injection device that reduces the sensory weight and increases the exercise speed.
- Wip Drago Tail: A dragon tail equipped on his back, which helps him defend himself when attacked from behind.
This form's finisher is the Drago Knight Critical Strike (ドラゴナイトクリティカルストライク, Dorago Naito Kuritikaru Sutoraiku):
This form can easily take a direct hit from Dark Graphite's Black Dragon Sword, a powerful attack that is strong enough to defeat 2 Level 3 and 1 Level 2 Kamen Riders at once, unharmed. However, during it's initial usage, this form's overwhelming power rendered Ex-Aid into a rampaging mindless beast and going out of control, not unlike OOO Putotyra Combo, attacking friend and foe alike, before quickly de-transforms itself and leaves Emu exhausted. Later, Ex-Aid could control this form with sheer willpower for a very short time, but still taxing his stamina.
Appearances: Ex-Aid Episode 9-11, 13
- "Gachan! Level Up! Mighty Jump! Mighty Kick! Mighty, Mighty Action X! A Gacha! Do-Do-Drago! Na-Na-Na-Kni~ght! Dra-! Dra-! Drago Knight Hunter! Ex-Aid!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
- Height: 206.5 cm.
- Weight: 117.0 kg.
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- Punching power: 19.0 t
- Kicking power: 25.0 t.
- Maximum jump height: 49.0 m.
- Maximum running speed: 100 m. per 2.7 sec.
Hunter Action Gamer Level 5 (Dragon Fang) (ハンターアクションゲーマーレベル5 (ドラゴンファング), Hantā Akushon Gēmā Reberu Faibu (Doragon Fangu)) is Ex-Aid's upgrade form accessed by inserting the Drago Knight Hunter Z Gashat along with the Mighty Action X Gashat into the Gamer Driver and pulling the lever. In this form, Ex-aid is armed by the Dragon Fang, the Chest Drago Mail and the Wip Drago Tail.
This form is acquired when all four doctor Riders (Ex-Aid, Brave, Snipe and Lazer) use the copies of the original Drago Knight Hunter Gashat. Ex-Aid stats is notably higher when using this form rather than Full Dragon form, though this can be attributed to the power of the Dragon Fang form not being as uncontrollable and taxing as the Full Dragon form. As a result, Ex-Aid can get better control of himself. Furthermore, since Ex-Aid shares the same stats with the other doctor Riders (due to the game's Co-op nature), they're equally matched with each other.
This form's finisher is the Drago Knight Critical Strike (ドラゴナイトクリティカルストライク, Dorago Naito Kuritikaru Sutoraiku): Ex-Aid along with other doctor Riders deliver consecutive energy attacks to enemy (In Ex-aid case, he shoot powerful streams of fire from Dragon Fang), effectively destroying the enemy.
Appearances: Ex-Aid Episode 10, 11
Double Action Gamer Level X
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Double Action Gamer Level X (ダブルアクションゲーマーレベルX, Daburu Akushion Gēmā Reberu Ten) is Ex-Aid's default upgraded deformed form, activated by inserting the Mighty Brothers XX Gashat into the Gamer Driver and pulling the lever. It's a redesign of Level 1 with bluish-green and orange hair, and a different chest piece. [1]
Appearances: Dr. Pac-Man vs. Ex-Aid & Ghost with Legend Rider, Ex-Aid Episode 13
Double Action Gamer Level XX R and L
- "Gachan! Double Up! Ore ga Omae de! Omae ga Ore de! (We Are!) Mighty, Mighty Brothers! (Hey!) Double X!"
- ―Level XX Transformation announcement[src]
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Double Action Gamer Level XX (ダブルアクションゲーマーレベルXX, Daburu Akushion Gēmā Reberu Daburu Tuentī) is Ex-Aid's upgraded fighter form, accessed from Double Action Gamer Level X by closing and reopening the lever. In this form, Ex-Aid splits into two separate bodies and wields the Gashacon Key Slasher.
The bluish-green Ex-Aid XX L acts like Emu as he is relatively calm and prioritized the patient's safety first. His other half, the orange Ex-Aid XX R acts like the Genius Gamer M, he is cocky and prioritizes defeating the enemy to ensure victory.
This form's finisher is the Mighty Double Critical Strike (Maiti Daburu Kuritikaru Sutoraiku):A Double flying kick performance by both Double Action Gamer Level XX.
Appearances: Dr. Pac-Man vs. Ex-Aid & Ghost with Legend Rider, Ex-Aid Episode 13
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Maximum Gamer Level 99 (マキシマムゲーマーレベル99, Makishimamu Gēmā Reberu Makkusu)[2] is Ex-Aid's default super form, activated by inserting the Maximum Mighty X Gashat into the Gamer Driver. It is a hefty mecha-like form resembling Ex-Aid's chibi Level 1 form. This form is used to access Ex-Aid's as-yet-unknown final form, similarly to the Level Up mechanism going from Level 1 to Level 2.
Appearances: Ex-Aid Episode TBA
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Maximum Gamer[2] (Level unknown) is Ex-Aid's true final form, activated by inserting the Maximum Mighty X Gashat into the Gamer Driver and attaching an unknown device.
Appearances: Ex-Aid Episode TBA
Pac Action Gamer
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Pac Action Gamer (パックアクションゲーマー, Pakku Akushon Gēmā) is Ex-Aid's special form themed after Pac-Man, accessed by inserting the Pac Adventure Gashat into the Gamer Driver along with the Mighty Action X Gashat and pulling the lever.
This form is a recolor of Robot Action Gamer Level 3, though the Gekitotsu Smasher has been replaced with two smaller orange gauntlets resembling Pac-Man's orange gloves.
This form is exclusive to Kamen Rider Ex-Aid "Tricks": Kamen Rider Genm "Legend Gamer Stage".[3]
These Forms are exclusive to Kamen Rider Battle: Ganbarizing.
Proto Robot Action Gamer Level 3
- "Gachan! Level Up! Mighty Jump! Mighty Kick! Mighty, Mighty Action X! A Gacha! Buttatake! Totsugeki! Mouretsu Punch! Gekitotsu Robots!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
Proto Robot Action Gamer Level 3 (プロトロボットアクションゲーマーレベル3, Puroto Robotto Akushon Gēma Reberu Surī) is Ex-aid's upgraded form, accessed by inserting the Proto Gekitotsu Robots Gashat along with the Mighty Action X Gashat into the Gamer Driver and pulling the lever. In this form, a prototype of the Robot Gamer fuses with Ex-Aid, becoming part of his armor. His chest is covered with the Raid Actuator (レイドアクチュエーター, Reido Akuchuētā) and Guard Actuator (ガードアクチュエーター, Gādo Akuchuētā), which rewrite the Gain Riser program to dramatically increase his attack and defense powers, while his shoulders are protected by a pair of Power Mec Shoulders (パワーメックショルダー, Pawā Mekku Shorudā) having built-in power assist devices to enhance his combat ability.
Ex-Aid's main weapon in this form is his left robot arm Gekitotsu Smasher (ゲキトツスマッシャー, Gekitotsu Sumasshā), which amplifies Ex-Aid's punching power by 10 times. It is also equipped with a small rocket booster for ranged attack.
This form's finisher is the Gekitotsu Critical Strike (ゲキトツクリティカルストライク, Gekitotsu Kuritikaru Sutoraiku, Clash Critical Strike): Ex-Aid fires the Gekitotsu Smasher at the enemy and then punches the enemy while putting the Gekitotsu Smasher back on, dealing massive damage with the after-shock created.
Appearances: Dr. Pac-Man vs. Ex-Aid & Ghost with Legend Rider, "Tricks": Kamen Rider Genm (Legend Rider Stage)
- "Gashat! Let's Ride! Metcha Ride! Mutcha Ride! What's your Ride!? I'm a Legend Rider!"
- ― Level 1 Transformation announcement[src]
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Ghost Gamer Level 1 (ゴーストゲーマーレベル1, Gōsuto Gēmā Reberu Wan) is Ex-Aid's crossover form themed after Kamen Rider Ghost, activated by inserting the Kaigan Ghost Gashat into the Gamer Driver.
- "Gachan! Level Up! Inochi Moyasu, Kakugo Kimeru, Ore ga Ghost! (Medieval-styled song)"
- ― Level 2 Transformation announcement[src]
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Ghost Gamer Level 2 (ゴーストゲーマーレベル2, Gōsuto Gēmā Reberu Tsū) is Ex-Aid's crossover form themed after Kamen Rider Ghost. Activated by inserting the Kaigan Ghost Gashat into the Gamer Driver, and pulling the lever. In this form, Ex-aid gain abilities similar to Kamen Rider Ghost.
This form finisher is the Kaigan Critical Strike (カイガンクリティカルストライク, Kaigan Kuritikaru Sutoraiku): Ex-Aid, along with Ghost Ex-Aid Damashii, performs a flying kick into the enemy while uses spiritual energy which makes their body and mask of glow (in Ex-Aid case), he is envelops in a orange flame.
Both of these Levels are exclusive to Kamen Rider Ex-Aid "Tricks": Kamen Rider Genm "Legend Rider Stage".[4]
- "Gashat! Let's Ride! Metcha Ride! Mutcha Ride! What's your Ride!? I'm a Legend Rider!"
- ― Level 1 Transformation announcement[src]
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Drive Gamer Level 1 (ドライブゲーマーレベル1, Doraibu Gēmā Reberu Wan) is Ex-Aid's crossover form themed after Kamen Rider Drive, activated by inserting the Full Throttle Drive Gashat into the Gamer Driver.
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Drive Gamer Level 2 (ドライブゲーマーレベル2, Doraibu Gēmā Reberu Tsū) is Ex-Aid's crossover form themed after Kamen Rider Drive, activated by inserting the Full Throttle Drive Gashat into the Gamer Driver, and pulling the lever.
Ex-Aid is armed with Gaim's Daidaimaru in this form.
Both of these Levels are exclusive to Kamen Rider Ex-Aid "Tricks": Kamen Rider Genm "Legend Rider Stage".[5]
- "Gashat! Let's Ride! Metcha Ride! Mutcha Ride! What's your Ride!? I'm a Legend Rider!"
- ― Level 1 Transformation announcement[src]
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Gaim Gamer Level 1 (ガイムゲーマーレベル1, Gaimu Gēmā Reberu Wan) is Ex-Aid's crossover form themed after Kamen Rider Gaim, activated by inserting the Toukenden Gaim Gashat into the Gamer Driver.
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Gaim Gamer Level 2 (ガイムゲーマーレベル2, Gaimu Gēmā Reberu Tsū) is Ex-Aid's crossover form themed after Kamen Rider Gaim, activated by inserting the Toukenden Gaim Gashat into the Gamer Driver, and pulling the lever.
Both of these Levels are exclusive to Kamen Rider Battle: Ganbarizing.
- "Gashat! Let's Ride! Metcha Ride! Mutcha Ride! What's your Ride!? I'm a Legend Rider!"
- ― Level 1 Transformation announcement[src]
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Ichigou Gamer Level 1 (１号ゲーマーレベル1, Ichigō Gēmā Reberu Wan) is Ex-Aid's crossover form themed after Kamen Rider 1, activated by inserting the Let's Go Ichi Gou! Gashat into the Gamer Driver.
- "Gachan! Level Up! Rider Punch! Rider Kick! Rider, Rider Action! Go!"
- ― Level 2 Transformation announcement[src]
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Ichigou Gamer Level 2 (１号ゲーマーレベル2, Ichigō Gēmā Reberu Tsū) is Ex-Aid's crossover form themed after Kamen Rider 1, activated by inserting the Let's Go Ichi Gou Gashat into the Gamer Driver, and pulling the lever.
Equipment
Devices
- Gamer Driver - Transformation device.
- Rider Gashat - Transformation trinkets.
- Kimewaza Slot Holder - Carrier strap for the Rider Gashats.
- Robot Gamer - Ex-Aid's Level 3 support robot.
- Hunter Gamer - Ex-Aid's Level 5 support robot.
Weapons
- Gashacon Breaker - Standard sidearm weapon, can be a hammer or a sword.
- Gashacon Sword - Brave's primary blade weapon that Ex-Aid borrows. [Beat Up the Dragon!]
- Gekitotsu Smasher - Robot Action Gamer Level 3's personal weapon.
- Trick Flywheels - Sports Action Gamer Level 3's personal weapons
- Gashacon Key Slasher - Double Action Gamer Level X(X)'s personal weapon.
- Daidaimaru - Gaim Gamer's personal weapon
Vehicles
- Kamen Rider Lazer Bike Gamer Level 2/Bike Gamer - Lazer's Rider Machine Mode that Ex-Aid can use to ride. Until his death, shortly after a dying Lazer gave Ex-Aid his Gamer Driver and Bakusou Bike Gashat for Ex-Aid's use as his personal Rider Machine.
- Sports Gamer - Secondary Level 3 support robot/Rider Machine summoned by the Shakariki Sports Gashat. Formerly belonged to Kamen Rider Genm.
Ghost Eyecon
Ex-Aid Ghost Eyecon.
This Eyecon makes an appearance in the finale of Kamen Rider Ghost and in Kamen Rider Heisei Generations: Dr. Pac-Man vs. Ex-Aid & Ghost with Legend Rider. This Eyecon allows Ghost to transform into Ex-Aid Damashii.
Relationships
- Seito University Hospital CR
- Asuna Karino/Poppy Pippopapo: Asuna is a close ally for Emu and mostly like his main assistant nurse. He stills calls Asuna by that name even when she is Poppi.
- Hiiro Kagami: Emu and Hiiro develop a rivalry relationship as both have polar opposite ways on taking care of patients. Hiiro also becomes the second reason why Emu decided to not quit for becoming Ex-Aid. Hiiro in return sees Emu with animosity and sees his presence as an Intern and a No Thank You.
- Haima Kagami: Haima is a senior for Emu. Although Emu respects him, Haima initially acts tough towards him, although this is only a coy.
- Taiga Hanaya: Emu and Taiga also develop a rivalry. However, Taiga is the only doctor that Emu won't get close into unless they encounter the same problem. Taiga also seems to despise Emu, although he does call him by his title, Genius Gamer.
- Kiriya Kujo: Emu was initially reluctant to get close to Kiriya. But ironically, Emu is the only one who believes Kiriya despite the many lies he'd given to him. Mostly for Emu's own benefits.
- Genm Corp.
- Kuroto Dan: Emu has great trust towards Kuroto, unaware that Kuroto is his nemesis, Genm, until he finally reveal himself once he gathered all battle data from the doctor Kamen Riders, as Emu and three other doctor Riders are too late to notice and stop Kuroto's scheme.
- Graphite: Emu has been seen as Graphite's number one nemesis as Emu is the only Kamen Rider who is mostly able to take care of Bugsters easily.
- Parad: Although yet to meet directly, Parad took an interest in Emu.
- Ministry of Health
- Kyotaro Hinata : Emu highly respects Kyotaro, to the point of debt-like respect. Because he's the one who saved his life 16 years ago. In return, Kyotaro helps Emu by giving him some advice regarding of his Doctor idealism
Behind the scenes
Portrayal
Emu Hojo is portrayed by Hiroki Iijima (飯島 寛騎, Iijima Hiroki). As a child, Emu is portrayed by Rai Takahashi (髙橋 來, Takahashi Rai).
As Kamen Rider Ex-Aid, his suit actor is Satoshi Fujita (藤田 慧, Fujita Satoshi) in Level 1 & X, Seiji Takaiwa (高岩 成二, Takaiwa Seiji) in Level 2, 3 & 5 [7] and Jun Watanabe (渡辺 淳, Watanabe Jun) in Level XX L.[8]
Notes
- Kamen Rider Ex-Aid's design pays homage to typical fighter game characters such as from Street Fighter.
- The name Ex-Aid is a portmanteau word from Extreme and Aid.
- The "Ex" in the name as well as the "X" in "Mighty Action X", may also be in reference to Kamen Rider X. Coincidentally when he returned in Kamen Rider Taisen, Keisuke Jin (X-Rider) had eventually taken a civilian job as a doctor.
Ex-Aid's "first" appearance on television.
- Chronologically, Ex-Aid's first appearance is on a Japanese talk-show named Ame Ta-lk (Aug 4th, 2016). Introduced by the show's special guest Shun Nishime (Takeru Tenkuji), Ex-Aid was appeared behind the staff and performed a short burlesque, extremely shocked the other guests of the show.
- The "Mighty Jump! Mighty Kick!" portion of his Level 2 transformation announcement may be a reference to the "Rider Jump! Rider Kick!" lyrics of the iconic theme song of the original Kamen Rider series.
- This reference later was used in Let's Go Ichi Gou! Gashat.
Ex-Aid Action Gamer Level 1 doing the Great Transformation pose.
- Emu's transformation as Ex-Aid sequence has similarity to the previous riders, especially the concept:
- His transformation sequence is almost similar to Fourze as there is a ring covering him.
- His first transformation as the imperfect form of Kamen Rider is similar to almost all riders in Kamen Rider Kabuto. Especially during his transformation into Level 2 which uses the concept of Cast Off from Kabuto.
- His Level Up sequence to enter a portal is truly similar to Kamen Riders Blade and Garren running through a screen.
- When triggering Level 2, he announces "Dai Henshin!" (lit. "Great Transformation"), similar to the transformation call of Keisuke Jin when he directly transforms into Kamen Rider X after gaining the Mercury Circuit.
- Emu has the same driving principal as OOO and Ghost as all of them treasure life so much.
- Emu's name is a homonym of M, which is his name of Genius Gamer identity.
- Emu was eight years old at the time of the accident. Given that the accident takes places sixteen years before the series, that places Emu at approximately 24 years old, which is confirmed in the character description for Emu in TOEI's official website for the series.
- Emu is the second rider since Shin to have no real Rider Machine of his own as he used another Kamen Rider for his Vehicle..
- However, Ex-Aid acquired Shakariki Sports Gashat after defeating Genm and use the said Gashat on the next episode. Making him the first Neo Heisei RIder who took the longest to get his Rider Machine.
- Because Sports Action Gamer Level 3 (Ex-Aid ver.) is hinted at Ganbarizing, this form is the first Ganbarizing form who officially appeared in the show.
- Coincidently, after the death of Kiriya, Emu can use the Bakusou Bike Gashat to summon the Bike Gamer as his own personal Rider Machine.
- Before inserting his Rider Gashat for the Finishing Attack, Emu occasionally blows into it first, a reference to the common practice of gamers during the retro days where they had to blow into their video game cartridges whenever they malfunction due to dust on the connectors.
- However, despite this popular retro trend, many game developers and computer experts warn against doing this as it corrodes the connectors with deposits of human saliva and mold, which weakens the circuit and eventually makes the cartridge game unplayable. [1]
- The gold "V" that Emu gains on his head as Ex-Aid Level 3 causes his face to resemble and could be a reference to the Gundam series, another popular series in Japan.
- Given the red color scheme, another possibility is that it is also a reference to the Super Robot Compatible Kaiser, which first appeared in The Great Battle IV and later in the Super Robot Wars Original Generations series of video games.
- This also maybe a reference to Kirby: Planet Robobot, as Ex-Aid Action Gamer has Mighty Action X as basis, which has similar design to Kirby, while Robot Gamer's functions similar to Robobot Armor, as both serves as robot-themed enhance equipment. However, Level 99 seems to fit this reference better, due to being a mecha fighting game featuring Mighty piloting a robot in a similar fashion to Kirby.
- This may also be another "Kamen Rider X" reference; due to the huge "V" at the base of X-Rider's antenna.
- Emu going out of control as Ex-Aid Hunter Action Gamer Level 5 (Full Dragon) because of it's overwhelming power is similar to how Eiji was unable to control himself as OOO Putotyra Combo because of it's own power.
- However, both were able to gain some form of control after their initial transformation into their respective forms.
- Maximum Gamer Level 99 is visually similar to the Mech suits of Metroid Prime: Federation Force.
- Moreover, it is more like the Hulkbuster Armor from Avengers: Age of Ultron due to its heavy-duty exoskeletal features.
- The design is based on Mega Man X series' Ride Armor due to the design retaining original Action Gamer Level 2's head size while donning a bigger form, as well as henced where Mighty Action X game based from.
- The change from a bulkier frame (Level 99) to a sleeker and more royal appearance (Level ?) is similar to the Kachidoki and Kiwami Lockseeds owned by the titular rider of Kamen Rider Gaim.
- Emu is the first rider to have two Level 3 forms to debut in series.
- Episode 12 has flashback where Emu as a child was creating the concept of a game resembling the Mighty Brothers XX.
Appearances
Kamen Rider Ghost
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- Episode 1: I'm a Kamen Rider!
- Episode 2: Another Prodigy with No Thank You?
- Episode 3: BANG, That Jerk is Coming!
- Episode 4: An Operation Called Dash!
- Episode 5: Everyone Gathers for a Clashing Crash!
- Episode 6: A Hollow Beating in the Heart!
- Episode 7: The Reason for Some Lies!
- Episode 8: Men, Fly High!
- Episode 9: Beat Up the Dragon!
- Episode 10: Uneven Doctors!
- Episode 11: Who's the Black Kamen Rider?
- Episode 12: Christmas Special: Targeting the Silver X mas!
- Epiosde 13: Defined Destiny
- Epiosde 14: We’re Kamen Riders!
- Epiosde 15: A New Challenger Appears!
- Epiosde 16: Paradox of a Fallen M
- Kamen Rider Ex-Aid "Tricks": Virtual Operations
- Episode 1: Ex-Aid Chapter
- Kamen Rider Information Program: Poppi Pipopapo's Room
- Kamen Rider Heisei Generations: Dr. Pac-Man vs. Ex-Aid & Ghost with Legend Rider
- Kamen Rider × Super Sentai: Chou Super Hero Taisen
References
- ↑ http://www.heroshock.com/?p=25166
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 http://ukiyaseed.weebly.com/ukiyaseeds-other-blog/kamen-rider-ex-aid-maximum-gamer-level-99-revealed
- ↑ http://www.heroshock.com/?p=26131
- ↑ http://www.heroshock.com/?p=26131
- ↑ http://www.heroshock.com/?p=26131
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8GirxfJGyhE&feature=youtu.be
- ↑ Toei Hero Max Vol.54
- ↑ Uchusen Vol.155