 This article is about a monster in Kamen Rider Gavv.
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Granute Ripper (グラニュート・リッパー, Guranyūto Rippā)[1] is a part-timer working for Stomach Inc..
History[]
Ripper created an operation at a barbershop, using his position and polished skills as a barber to make the customers feel refreshed and happy before turning them into Human Presses. One day while Ripper tended to a client, Hanto Karakida and Rakia Amarga caught wind of the Granute by two of his targets' family members, leading to Hanto acting as a customer who had received word by the abductee Michiru Inoue. Confused and frightened, Ripper continued to act normal until an impatient Rakia barged in, revealing to Ripper that both riders know who he is, forcing Ripper to revery to his true form and escape after losing his client. As Hanto and Rakia chased him, Ripper noticed both riders arguing with each other and took the opportunity to ensnare them with his mucus shot, taking the opportunity to escape as the riders fumbled with the hardened mucus on their conjoined arms.
Hiding in a monastery, Ripper spotted a pregnant woman and attempted to collect her until he was halted by Hanto and Rakia, who transformed comedically into Kamen Riders Valen Chocodon and Vram Pudding Custom. Ripper had the upper hand against the riders, even with their sloppy combat skills due to the ensnared mucus, until Ripper accidently shattered it with his wind slash, both riders gained the upper hand even after breaking free of Ripper's mucus for a second time. Backed into a corner, Ripper sheds his exoskeleton to use it as a shield against both riders' Rider Shooting finishers and disappeared, but unknowingly left a slash on a tree that Rakia noticed it look similar to Comel Amarga's fatal wound. [A Difficult Marriage]
After being spotted by the Frappeis Gochizo, an annoyed Ripper handed his cache to an Agent and proceeded to wait for both rider to find him the following day at a construction site, engaging them after they transformed into Kamen Riders Valen Frappe Custom and Vram Pudding Custom. Ripper and the riders were evenly matched as both sides used the environment in an attempt to turn the tides, leading to Vram asking Ripper if he's Comel's murderer, which the Granute mockingly stated he'll tell the rider if he wins. An enraged Vram became vengeful in his attacks, leading to an opening for Ripper to unleash his wind slashes, which were blocked by Valen. Ripper resorted to using his mucus shots on Valen, who managed to snap Vram out of rage while taking the shots until Ripper reached his limit and could not longer produce more mucus. Vram took the advantage and pinned a frantic Ripper down with his Vrambreaker, executing a Vram Slash and ending Ripper after the Granute revealed he didn't kill Comel. His cache was intercepted by Shoma, who arrived after the Granute's death. [Cup on the True Feelings!]
Granute Ripper[]
Granute Ripper
- Statistics[1]
- Height: 196.8 cm
- Weight: 83.1 kg
- Arsenal
- Arm Blades: Ripper is equipped with a mantis raptorial-style jagged blade on each arm.
- Abilities
- Human Disguise: Due to being modified by Stomach, Ripper can adopt a human form by inserting a Mimic Key into his gavv. He is able to return to his original form by removing the Mimic Key.
- Human Press Transformation: As a part-timer, Ripper has been modified to be able to turn humans into Human Press by grabbing them with his gavv's tongue. This can be accomplished in either his original form or human disguise.
- Mucus: Ripper can generate and fire mucus from his mouth at his target. The mucus is almost impossible to separate anything it bonds together when hardened. The only way to break the mucus is by being hit with Ripper's own wind slashes. It is shown that Ripper can run out of mucus, which could leave him defenseless.
- Whirlwind Generation: Ripper can create a whirlwind with both of his arm blades.
- Wind Slashes: Ripper can create numerous wind-based slashes with each swipe of his arm blades.
- Molting: Ripper is capable of shedding his exoskeleton at will to confuse his enemies and escape.
Behind the Scenes[]
Portrayal[]
- Granute Ripper is voiced by Tappei Sakaguchi (坂口 辰平, Sakaguchi Tappei), who also portrays his human disguise. As a Granute, his suit actor is Takahiro Yoneoka (米岡 孝弘, Yoneoka Takahiro).
Etymology[]
- "Ripper" is often used as an epithet for serial killers who kill their victims with a blade (most notably Jack the Ripper). This relates to his motif being a mantis (鎌切, Kamakiri, lit. "sickle cut") and his profession as a barber.
Notes[]
- Like the other part-timers, Ripper has fly elements hidden in his design. In his case, there are small flies on his both shoulders.
Appearences[]
Kamen Rider Gavv
- Episode 31: A Difficult Marriage
- Episode 32: Cup on the True Feelings!