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The Ghost Imagin (ゴーストイマジン, Gōsuto Imajin) was Shiro's main enforcer, receiving the Yuuki Belt and Rider Pass from him. With Ryotaro Nogami as his host, the Ghost Imagin transformed into Kamen Rider Yuuki Skull Form. While possessing Ryotaro, Ryotaro is referred to as "G-Ryotaro" (G良太郎, G Ryōtarō) or "A-Ryotaro" (A良太郎, A Ryōtarō, Another Ryotaro). He was ultimately destroyed by Den-O Climax Form's Extreme Slash: Climax Version.
Profile[]
- Motif basis:Ghost
- Fable Basis:
- Contract holder/host: Ryotaro Nogami
- Rider Ticket date:None
- Destroyed by:
- Kamen Rider Den-O Climax Form Extreme Slash
History[]
Saraba Kamen Rider Den-O: Final Countdown[]
The Ghost Imagin first appeared in front of the Taros and Hana as a mysterious figure, being accompanied by the Shadow Imagin and Phantom Imagin. Immediately transforming into Yuuki, the Ghost Imagin ambushed Momotaros and the others, stating his intent on murdering them. During the fight, the Ghost Imagin revealed himself to be possessing Ryotaro, an act which stunned his foes.
Taking advantage of their helplessness, the Ghost Imagin attempted to finish the battle entirely, only for Yuto Sakurai/ Kamen Rider Zeronos to appear before them. Still unfazed, the Ghost Imagin activated his finisher move; the Terminal Slash. Enduring the attack to protect the others, Yuto was severely injured, with his transformation forcibly canceled.
Approaching Yuto and the others, the Ghost Imagin prepared to execute them, but was ambushed by Kohtaro Nogami/Kamen Rider New Den-O.
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Video Game Appearances[]
Kamen Rider Buttobasoul[]
Kamen Rider Yuuki Skull Form is a playable character in Kamen Rider Buttobasoul.
Kamen Rider Riderbout[]
Ghost Imagin appears as a playable character with the other Heisei and Showa kamen Riders in Kamen Rider Riderbout.
Kamen Rider Battle Rush[]
Katsumi Daido as Kamen Rider Yuuki Skull Form appears as a playable and support character in the video game Kamen Rider Battle Rush using Terminate Flash.
Personality[]
Arrogant and cowardly in nature, the Ghost Imagin is a vicious sadist with a strong lust for battle, acting as Shiro's main enforcer against the Denliner crew. Believing himself to be among the strongest, the Ghost Imagin gleefully mocked his foes in battle, constantly referring to the Taros as "weaklings". Evidently, alongside his use of Ryotaro as a hostage, the Ghost Imagin will rely on any outside help in a disadvantage, "defeating" Kohtaro Nogami/Kamen Rider New Den-O by such means.
Upon Momotaro' successful retrieval of Ryotaro though, the Ghost Imagin briefly expressed his disbelief, unable to comprehend how he had failed. His overconfidence proving fatal, the Ghost Imagin then attempted to fight Den-O Climax Form, not recognizing his foes' combined might.
Whenever the Ghost Imagin possesses someone, the host acquires pointed white hair and golden pupils.
Fighting style[]
Possessing immense strength and prowess as Yuuki, the Ghost Imagin proved himself to be a deadly warrior, even among his Imagin cohorts. Similar to Momotaros, the Ghost Imagin fights in an instinctive manner, swiftly utilizing any given advantages in battle. Combined with a lack of honor, the Ghost Imagin has no qualms using a hostage to stop his foes, doing so toward the Taros on multiple occasions.
Notably though, the Ghost Imagin is less skilled as a swordsman compared to Kohtaro and Momotaros, being defeated by them on seperate occasions.
Abilities[]
- Possession: Similar to Sieg, the Ghost Imagin far surpasses a regular Imagin in power, somehow surviving without Kai's existence. Evidently, the Ghost Imagin can overtake a Singularity Point like Ryotaro Nogami himself, almost completely bypassing the latter's immense willpower.
Possessions[]
Forms[]
Plat Form (プラットフォーム, Puratto Fōmu) is Yuuki's most basic default form undersuit, which is briefly seen during Yuuki's transformation sequence before the Aura Armor and the Denkamen facemask attaches.
Appearances:Saraba Kamen Rider Den-O: Final Countdown
- "Skull Form!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
Rider Statistics
Ability Parameters:
- Punching Power: 7.5 t.[1]
- Kicking Power: 9 t.[1]
- Resistance: 10 t.[1]
- Maximum Jump Height: 40 m.[1]
- Maximum Running Speed: 100 m. per 5 sec.[1]
Skull Form (スカルフォーム, Sukaru Fōmu) is the form of Kamen Rider Yuuki that is accessed when Ryotaro Nogami is possessed by the Ghost Imagin. In Skull Form, Yuuki's Full Charge is the Terminate Flash (ターミネイトフラッシュ, Tāmineito Furasshu) using the sword of the Ghost Imagin. As the name and design implies, Skull Form's motif is the skeleton.
Skull Form is composed of the following parts:[2]
- DenKamen (電仮面, Den Kamen, lit. ‘Electric Mask’): The grey and black overall skull-like mask. It is a mask dedicated to Skull Form. The entire mask is covered with countless scars that appear to have been inflicted by past battles.
- O Signal (Oシグナル, O Shigunaru): The green sensor on the forehead, in the skull of the DenKamen's mouth. Allows Yuuki to detect surrounding Imagin.
- Yuuki Rail (幽汽レール, Yūki Rēru): A rail-shaped mold that runs like a scarf around the neck. It has the same shape as the rails on Yuuki’s head, and is used as a track for whenever the DenKamen moves.
- Yuuki Armor (幽汽アーマー, Yūki Āmā): The chestplate. It is made out of Aura Armor (オーラアーマー, Ōra Āmā), and can alleviate 10 tons of impact. Like the DenKamen, it has numerous scars on it.
- Aura Skin (オーラスキン, Ōra Sukin): The bodysuit. It can be considered Yuuki's ‘skin’, and an aura covers it. It has excellent defensive capabilities and reduce currents of 500 volts as well as mage caused by diamond-hard cutting edges.
- Yuuki Gauntlets (幽汽ガントレット, Yūki Gantoretto): The forearm armor that stretches to the back of the hands. They are a type of Aura Armor that allows Yuuki to withstand shocks from executing special attacks.
- Wrist Bangles (リストバングル, Risuto Banguru): Silver bracelets around the wrists. They enhance the energy dissipation effect of the mind and body, improving the secretion of adrenaline, therefore improving athletic ability.
- Yuuki Cuisses (幽汽キュイス, Yūki Kyuisu): The thigh armor. Unlike Kamen Rider Den-O, the color does not change depending on the form.
- Yuuki Poleyns (幽汽ポレイン, Yūki Porein): The knee armor. Increases destructive power of knee kicks.
- Yuuki Greaves (幽汽グリーブ, Yūki Gurību): The shin armor. They are a type of Aura Armor that protects the shins from any attack.
- Ankle Bangles (アンクルバングル, Ankuru Banguru): Silver anklets around the ankles. They have the same effect as the Wrist Bangles.
- Yuuki Sabotons (幽汽サバトン, Yūki Sabaton): The feet. They are a type of Aura Armor that protects the insteps.
Appearances:Saraba Kamen Rider Den-O: Final Countdown, Type HIGH SPEED! (only Image).
Equipment[]
Device[]
- Yuuki Belt - Transformation gear
- Rider Pass - A device to scan on the belt
Weapons[]
- Ghost Imagin's sword - Personal weapon.
- DenGasher - not used
Rider Card[]
KamenRide: Yuuki Skull Form (カメンライドユウキスカルフォーム, Kamenraido Yūki Sukaru Fōmu) : A Rider Card containing the power of Kamen Rider Yuuki Skull Form.
Behind the scenes[]
Portrayal[]
The Ghost Imagin is voiced by Hiroshi Kamiya (神谷 浩史, Kamiya Hiroshi) who later moves on to voice as Shou Ronbou in Uchu Sentai Kyuranger. In both his Imagin form and as Kamen Rider Yuuki Skull Form, his suit actor is Kazutoshi Yokoyama (横山 一敏, Yokoyama Kazutoshi).
While possessing others, he is portrayed by their respective actors while retaining his voice.
- As A-Ryotaro, while retaining his voice, he is portrayed by Takeru Satoh (佐藤 健, Satō Takeru) in Saraba Kamen Rider Den-O: Final Countdown.
Concept Art[]
Ghost Imagin was designed by Yasushi Nirasawa (韮沢 靖, Nirasawa Yasushi).
Notes[]
- Ghost Imagin is similar to Poseidon, as both of them possessed good Riders and they assumed Dark Rider forms using their bodies (Kamen Rider Yuuki Skull Form for Ryotaro Nogami and Kamen Rider Poseidon for Michal Minato).
- Kamen Rider Yuuki Skull Form is the only Den-O Rider that does not use a DenGasher.
- Ghost Imagin shared some of his motifs and have similar designs with Another Ghost from Kamen Rider Zi-O.
Appearances[]
References[]
See also[]
- Shiro - The user of the Kamen Rider Yuuki Hijack Form powers in Saraba Kamen Rider Den-O: Final Countdown.
- Ryotaro Nogami - Kamen Rider Den-O Sword Form Possessed by Ghost Imagin acquire the Kamen Rider Yuuki Skull Form in Saraba Kamen Rider Den-O: Final Countdown.
- Shiro/Another World - User of the Kamen Rider Yuuki Hijack Form powers in Kamen Rider Zi-O.