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Isamu Fuwa (不破 諫, Fuwa Isamu) is the 27-year old former captain of the AI intelligence agency A.I.M.S. who has a deep hatred for MetsubouJinrai.net, as they almost took his life as a child. As a member of A.I.M.S, he fights as Kamen Rider Vulcan (仮面ライダーバルカン, Kamen Raidā Barukan) to effectively combat the corrupted Humagears. After the events of the Workplace Competition, he has directed all of his hatred to ZAIA Enterprise Japan instead, and works with Aruto Hiden.
History
Early Life
A young Isamu following the Daybreak Town Accident.
Isamu Fuwa was born on February 8, 1992. At some point in his life, he became a resident of Daybreak Town. When Isamu was 15 years old, his school was suddenly attacked by a platoon of rogue Humagears, coming from the factory during the Daybreak Town Accident. All of his schoolmates were killed, leaving him the lone survivor. Due to this, Isamu then developed a hostile view towards Humagears and Hiden Intelligence, who he believed covered up the incident.
Joining A.I.M.S.
By the time Isamu turned 27, he joined the Artificial Intelligence Military Service (A.I.M.S.) and became its commanding officer. However, since his recklessness was a problem, Yua Yaiba was assigned to his team to not only provide technical assistance, but to also keep his fiery ego in check.
At some point after joining A.I.M.S, he had an A.I. chip implanted into his brain in order to properly use the Shotriser, though Isamu had no knowledge of this.
Investigating Daybreak
- "Just look forward... and keep going!"
- ―Isamu's determination to keep going.[src]
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Horobi's Advance
While Isamu and Yua were close to defeating Jin, they saw Horobi appearing from nowhere with his own MetsubouJinrai Forceriser. Horobi then transformed into Kamen Rider Horobi, while Isamu suddenly realized that the Daybreak Town Accident was caused by Horobi himself. Enraged by the sight of the perpetrator who caused the incident that ruined his life, Vulcan attacked Horobi blindly. Though he was warned by Valkyrie about Horobi's power, he was brutally injured after Horobi attacked him with his Amazing Kaban Shoot and Sting Dystopia, causing Isamu to immediately lose consciousness.
- "Looks like I've got two memories now. A memory of Humagears attacking me... and one of them saving me."
- ―Isamu finally accepts that not all Humagears are bad.[src]
Isamu was then rushed into a hospital after sustaining life-threatening injures from Horobi's Sting Dystopia, and underwent a surgical operation led by Dr. Omigoto. Thankfully, the surgical operation was successfully carried out by the doctor Humagear, with Isamu even thanking the former for saving him. On the rooftop of the hospital, Isamu revealed to Aruto that he accepts that not all Humagears are bad.
Dangerous Evolution: Assault Wolf
- "I don't need laughter! What I need... IS RAGE! Ever since Daybreak... I've survived to this day by rage alone! All so I can tear MetsubouJinrai.net to pieces! That means... EVERYTHING TO ME!!!"
- ―Isamu's resolve to destroy MetsubouJinrai.net, while forcefully opening the Assault Wolf Progrisekey.[src]
During a meeting analysis on MetsubouJinrai.net, Isamu suspected that there could be two more head members with the name related to Rai and Bou, like Horobi (Metsu) and Jin. Isamu and Yua later went to investigate Hiden Intelligence, suspecting there could be a MetsuboJinrai.net spy planted in the company to relay vital intelligence.
Isamu and Yua intercepted Aruto, Izu and Spacemen Raiden and Subaru at Hiden Intelligence's space program. Realizing Raiden's name is based from the Rai hiragana, Isamu accused the older model Humagear to be MetsubouJinrai.net's spy, but he denies it and butts heads with Isamu, until Yua and Izu broke them up. As Jin arrives to take their Progrisekeys, Isamu joined Aruto and Yua, transforming into Kamen Riders Vulcan Shooting Wolf, Valkyrie Rushing Cheetah and Zero-One Shining Hopper respectively, before engaging Kamen Rider Jin and the Trilobite Magia. Vulcan and Valkyrie dealt with the Trilobite Magia, easily destroying them as Raiden managed to reject Jin's hacking, forcing the MetsubouJinrai Kamen Rider to flee while he commented on Raiden being a survivor of the Daybreak Town Accident.
Proceeding into the Space Development Center's observatory, Raiden and Subaru revealed the former's origin to Aruto and the A.I.M.S. officers. Isamu, however, still believes Raiden to be a spy and butted heads again until Yua and Izu stopped them, prompting Aruto to tell one of his gags to ease the tension. Fighting the urge to laugh and turning off the screen projector, Isamu proclaims he doesn't need laughter in his life and sticking to his gut that Raiden is the spy, forcing the Humagear brothers to find the MetsubouJinrai.net lair.
After the brothers located the lair to a dam at Daybreak Town, Raiden lead Isamu and Aruto in the dam's interior, but were stopped by Jin, who was waiting for them and called Raiden "Ikazuchi". Isamu realized he was right, but Jin further revealed that Ikazuchi was programmed to slip information to MetsubouJinrai.net without his knowledge. Also, his failed hacking was a disguise to slip a program to lead both humans to the terrorist group's lair, all while the older model Humagear's programming began to falter. Isamu and Aruto watched as Jin placed a MetsubouJinrai Forceriser on Raiden, overriding and restoring his previous programming as he transformed with the Dodo Zetsumerise Key into Kamen Rider Ikazuchi.
Angered, Isamu transformed into Vulcan Punching Kong and engaged Ikazuchi, but was outmatched even with Zero-One Biting Shark. As both riders coordinated their attack, Ikazuchi intercepted and electrocuted them, forcing them out of their forms and dropping the Punching Kong, Freezing Bear and Biting Shark Progrisekeys. Reverting to Shooting Wolf, Vulcan fires his Shotriser as Zero-One, transformed into Flaming Tiger, shot jets of flames, but Ikazuchi countered with a Zetsumetsu Dystopia Rider slash from the Valk Sabers, cancelling both human riders' transformations and forcing them outside, dropping the Shooting Wolf, Flaming Tiger and Breaking Mammoth Progrisekeys.
As Ikazuchi used the riders' Progrisekeys, with the Sting Scorpion and Flying Falcon keys, to force Satellite Zea to restart the Ark, Isamu watched as Aruto transformed into Zero-One Shining Hopper and fight Ikazuchi until his body reached its limits. Izu then arrived with the Authorise Buster, which Zero-One used to fire the Progrise Dust and overwhelmed Ikazuchi, forcing him to drop the Progrisekeys.
After Izu recovered the human riders' keys and Jin takes back his and Horobi's keys, Isamu watched as the leader himself arrived and tossed a new Progrisekey with a built-in Assault Grip to Jin. Zero-One then fired another blast, forcing Jin to loose his grip on the new key and Aruto was forced out of his transformed state. Isamu takes the new Progrisekey, noting that it belongs to him since it has a wolf emblem, but Horobi explains it can only be used by MetsubouJinrai.net members. Ignoring both Horobi and Aruto's warnings, Isamu struggles to open the device as he declares that his anger is his sole reason for living, and will use all his rage to destroy the terrorist group that ruined his life. He forcibly opened the key and placed it in his Shotriser, transforming into his new form: Kamen Rider Vulcan Assault Wolf.
Shocking everyone around him, Ikazuchi challenges the new Vulcan, only to become overpowered by Vulcan's new form. Despite his new power, Vulcan surmised Ikazuchi won't go down easily until Aruto handed Vulcan the Authorise Buster, forcing Ikazuchi back even more. Inserting his Punching Kong key, Vulcan fires a Punching Buster Dust Rider shot, which overpowered Ikazuchi's Zetsumetsu Utopia attack and destroyed him. Though Vulcan attempted to fight Horobi and Jin, his body suddenly reacted to the form's great power, cancelling Isamu's transformation and making him cough up blood, forcing Aruto and Izu to drag him to safety. Now far from Daybreak Town, Isamu pushes Aruto aside and forced his way back into MetsubouJinrai.net's lair, determined to finish the terrorist group once and for all. [We are the Astronaut Brothers!]
The Captured Scorpion and The Escaping Cheetah
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One Last Terrorist
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Thouser's Dark Secret
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Vulcan the Stray Rampage Wolf
Fuwa about to use the Rampage Gatling Progrisekey
- "All I ever dreamt was to scrap the Humagears, but then what? I never wondered what I wanted to do next, but I know I'll find a dream one day. A purpose... A reason to exist, that I can define myself!"
- ―Isamu's resolve to fight for his dream.[src]
Eventually, the truth is revealed to Fuwa as he learns that he's had an AI Chip implanted into his brain which has allowed Naki to control him remotely and distribute Raidrisers and Progrise Keys across the area to forward Gai's plans to acquire Hiden Intelligence. He's in a depressed state and is then manipulated by Naki to fight against Aruto. Eventually, he regains his confidence and manages to unleash the power of the Rampage Gatling Progrisekey, transforming into Kamen Rider RampageVulcan and defeats both Yua, as the Fighting Jackal Raider, and Gai easily.
- "I was once willing to destroy all Humagears. But in the end, it was all ZAIA's fault. That's why I made a new resolve, I will destroy ZAIA next!"
- ―Isamu's sworn vengeance after learning everything.[src]
Aftermath of the competition, Fuwa quits on AIMS as the latter worked under Gai Amatsu. However, Fuwa still able to use the Shotriser and kept an eye on AIMS movement, waiting for the chance to strike them shall they do things more than just Humagear annihilation. He shows himself towards Yua and explains that he has no more hatred against Humagear and focused on destroying ZAIA, beating her up again during her task to handle Jin and Aruto.
Movies and other events
Kamen Rider: Reiwa The First Generation
Due to the timeline changes caused by Time Jacker Finis, Isamu is seen fighting alongside the resistance fighters against Humagears under the command of Will.
Appearances in other media
TV
Super Hero Time
In the closing of Super Hero Time, Kamen Rider Vulcan is seen posing alongside Valkyrie, Zero-One, and the Ryusoulgers
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Video Game appearances
Kamen Rider Battle: Ganbarizing
Kamen Rider Vulcan, alongside Valkyrie, Zero-One, Horobi and Jin, will be playable characters in Kamen Rider Battle: Ganbarizing.
Kamen Rider City Wars
Kamen Rider Vulcan as seen in city wars
Kamen Rider Vulcan his Assault Wolf Form and his rampage gattling form are a playable character alongside the other Kamen Riders.
Kamen Rider Buttobasoul
Kamen Rider Vulcan medal
Kamen Rider Vulcan is a playable character with Valkyrie, Zero-One and other Riders in Kamen Rider Buttobasoul.
Personality
- "When I say I'll do it, I'll do it! That's my rule!"
- ―Isamu's quote when he does things his way.[src]
Gruff and serious in demeanor, Isamu is shaped by his burning hatred for Humagears. Stemming from his trauma during the Daybreak Town Accident, Isamu believes that Humagears are designed to kill humans, and is thus obsessed with destroying them. To this end, he will readily dismantle any rampaging Humagear he finds, often ignoring the orders of his colleagues to do so. Through this, he is openly scornful towards Hiden Intelligence, who he believed covered up any terror-related attacks by Humagears. However this view began to fade after learning about the truth of the incident from Anna and his life was saved by Dr. Omigoto. He began directing his scorn towards MetsubouJinrai.net instead, even proclaiming that he doesn't need laughter, only anger. However, ever after the destruction of the terrorist group, he openly admitted to Yua that he awkwardly felt peace and has reconsidered his hatred against them, scolding himself for getting angry at a robot trying to follow orders. The conclusion of this even has somewhat softened his personality, but his hard-headed demeanor still remained towards any unjustifiable deed he encountered. Isamu began to help Aruto not as an officer of AIMS, but as himself, going far to be his moral support about Humagears. This shows that Isamu has completely lost his hatred to Humagears, just as long as they are not malicious.
His recklessness and short temper are kept in check by his combat experience. He chooses to go by his own rules while engaging Magias, as shown when he forcefully opens his Progrisekeys without Yua's authorization since the latter refuses to give it. Ironically, while generally antagonistic towards Hiden Intelligence and its staff, he's actually fond of Aruto's lame jokes (being the only one who appreciates them) and tries his best not to laugh.
Abilities
Skills
- Master Combatant: Isamu is an expert in the military combat arts. Despite Vulcan originally being a unit designed for ranged attacks, Isamu is able to utilize Vulcan's full potential in close-quarters combat. He is also able to fully outwit his opponents with his quick thinking, despite rushing into battles without prior battle plans.
- Marksmanship: It has been shown that Isamu is an expert in firearms since he is capable of firing without missing his target in either long or short distances.
- Peak Human Condition: Isamu is strong enough to break the locks on Progrisekeys and even nullify the Attache Shotgun's recoil after many uses as Assault Wolf. Isamu is also strong enough to rip the Zero-One Driver off of a rampaging Zero-One MetalCluster Hopper.
- Indomitable Will: Isamu possesses a tremendous willpower that allows him to accomplish his goals in his own ways. It is due to his will that he is able to mentally resist Gai and Naki from fully taking control of him.
Weaknesses
- Assault Wolf Progrisekey (Formerly): Because the said Progrisekey was meant to be used by MetsubouJinrai.net, Isamu initially faced health risks while using this form, such as weakness coughing blood. However, Fuwa has seemingly overcome these side effects.
- A.I. Chip: Isamu has an A.I. chip implanted in his brain, allowing him to use the A.I.M.S. Shotriser. However, Naki's A.I. was uploaded into Fuwa's chip instead of the standard A.I., allowing Naki to take control of him. Gai can also use his personal ZAIA Spec to stop Fuwa from moving and place him in a considerable amount of pain through the chip. However, Fuwa can overcome the influence of the chip through strong willpower.
Forms
Shooting Wolf
Rider Statistics[2]
- Rider Height: 197.2 cm
- Rider Weight: 95.6 kg
Ability Parameters[2]
- Punching Power: 10.5 t
- Kicking Power: 27.0 t
- Maximum Jump Height: 16.2 m
- Maximum Running Speed: 100 m per 2.9 seconds
Shooting Wolf (シューティングウルフ, Shūtingu Urufu) is Vulcan's wolf-based primary form, accessed by using the Shooting Wolf Progrisekey in the A.I.M.S. Shot Riser.
Compared to Zero-One's Rising Hopper form, this form has higher punching power and running speed, but is far outclassed in terms of both kicking power and jump height. It makes up for these weaknesses, however, by being specialized for long-range combat.
Shooting Wolf is composed of the following parts:
- Wolf Head (ウルフヘッド, Urufu Heddo) - The helmet.
- Wolf Border (ウルフボーダー, Urufu Bōdā) - The blue section on Vulcan's forehead area. It is equipped with an auditory sensor and a radar system, giving Vulcan excellent tracking ability. Additionally, it can improve accuracy of shots by sending obtained information toward the Shooting Leader program located within the Wolf Breast chestplate.
- Wolf Border Ears (ウルフボーダーイヤー, Urufu Bōdā Iyā) - The 'wolf ears' attached to the Wolf Border. They are sophisticated auditory devices that can track up to 26 targets simultaneously within a 5km radius by detecting their sound patterns.
- Wolf Border Hair (ウルフボーダーヘアー, Urufu Bōdā Heā) - The blue and red 'hair' located on the sides. Each 'hair' panel houses a type of reflector antenna that forms a beam. By changing the angles of each hair panel, the antennae patterns can be changed as well, allowing Vulcan to collect a wide range of information on his surroundings.
- Vulcan Face (バルカンフェイス, Barukan Feisu) - The white faceplate. It has a built in respiratory filter that removes impurities from the surrounding atmosphere, allowing Vulcan to breathe (akin to a gas mask). It is extremely strong, and can withstand 200 meters of water pressure.
- Vulcan Optical Visor (バルカンオプティカルバイザー, Barukan Oputikaru Baizā) - The blue compound eyes. It not only allows Vulcan to see at a 160° viewing angle at eight times the visual acuity of normal humans, but also allows him to see it in night vision or shading. Additionally, by synchronising with the A.I.M.S. Shot Riser and the Wolf Breast chestplate's Shooting Leader program, Vulcan can shoot targets precisely, with a margin of error of 0.05mm for targets within a 3 km radius.
- Base Act Head (ベースアクトヘッド, Bēsu Akuto Heddo) - The overall helmet. It is part of the Rise Base Actor. It is composed of Zain Ceramic (ザインセラミック, Zain Seramikku) armor and is reinforced with a laminated exterior. It is equipped with many sensors. Furthermore, it is highly adaptable, able to change its abilities according to what Progrisekey is used.
- Base Act Communicator (ベースアクトコミュニケーター, Bēsu Akuto Komyunikētā) - The 'ears'/communication devices. Located to the left and right of the Base Act Head, it integrates wireless communication devices and speakers to communicate with outside forces.
- Rise Base Actor (ライズベースアクター, Raizu Bēsu Akutā) - The bodysuit; more specifically the white/silver areas. It is composed of Zain Ceramic armor and is reinforced with a laminated exterior. It is equipped with many sensors. Furthermore, it is highly adaptable, able to change its abilities according to what Progrisekey is used.
- Base Act Arm (ベースアクトアーム, Bēsu Akuto Āmu) - The left arm. Due to it being a part of the Rise Base Actor, it amplifies the wearer's arm strength, allowing Vulcan to lift up to 4 tons.
- Base Act Grab (ベースアクトグラブ, Bēsu Akuto Gurabu) - The left hand. Punching power is amplified and the Paw Pad Connector (パウパッドコネクタ, Pau Paddo Konekuta) located on the palm synchronises with the A.I.M.S. Shot Riser as well as the Vulcan Optical Visor.
- Base Act Leg (ベースアクトレッグ, Bēsu Akuto Reggu) - The left leg. Strengthens kicking power and improves running power.
- Base Act Boot (ベースアクトブーツ, Bēsu Akuto Būtsu) - The left foot. Jumping power is enhanced thanks to the Paw Pad Soles (パウパッドソールによ, Pau Paddo Sōru)
- Wolf Breast (ウルフブレスト, Urufu Buresuto) - The chest armor. It is equipped with a shooting control system dubbed Shooting Leader (シューティングリーダー, Shūtingu Rīdā) that controls the operation of Vulcan's equipment, including firearms, searching, capturing and tracking, and the launch trajectory of bullets to maximise efficiency. In addition, the Wolf Breast has two programs that switch between each other to suit a situation; Frac Wolf (フラックウルフ, Furakku Urufu) for operational behaviour and Alone Wolf (アローンウルフ, Arōn Urufu) for infiltration operations.
- Wolf Shoulder (ウルフショルダー, Urufu Shorudā) - The blue right shoulder piece. It is equipped with a Howling Canceller (ハウリングキャンセラー, Hauringu Kyanserā) device that counteracts the recoil of a shot, reducing damage to Vulcan.
- Wolf Arm (ウルフアーム, Urufu Āmu) - The right arm. Compared to the Base Act Arm, the Wolf Arm's agility is greatly enhanced.
- Wolf Gauntlet (ウルフガントレット, Urufu Gantoretto) - The right forearm armor. Allows Vulcan more accurate shots by utilising a sighting device located within the Wolf Breast and incorporating the data.
- Wolf Grab (ウルフグラブ, Urufu Gurabu) - The right hand. It is capable of fine finger movements, able to capture and lock on an enemy within 1/30 of a second. In addition, it is covered with a special armor made of carbide steel dubbed ZIA209-03 (「ZIA209-03」) in the shape of a wolf claw, allowing Vulcan to slash enemies at super close range.
- Wolf Leg (ウルフレッグ, Urufu Reggu) - The right leg. It incorporates a gyro stabiliser, allowing Vulcan to remain a stable posture when shooting and/or running.
- Wolf Greave (ウルフグリーブ, Urufu Gurību) - The lower right shin armor. Somehow allows Vulcan more accurate shots by utilising a sighting device located within the Wolf Breast and incorporating the data.
- Wolf Boot (ウルフブーツ, Urufu Būtsu) - The right foot. It is covered with a special armor made of carbide steel dubbed ZIA209-03 in the shape of a wolf claw, which not only increases the power of kicks, but also acts as a type of weight that allows Vulcan to remain stable when shooting.
This form has six finishers:
- A.I.M.S. Shotriser finishers:
- Shooting Blast (シューティングブラースト, Shutingu Burasuto): Vulcan fires 4 blue energy constructs of wolf heads from the Shotriser that attach to the enemy's limbs and crash it into a nearby surface, followed by the energy heads transforming into energy pins and securing the target in place. Vulcan then charges the Shotriser and fires a ball of blue energy that can melt through anything in its path, including the enemy.
- Shooting Blast Fever (シューティングブラーストフィーバー, Shutingu Burasuto Fībā):
- Attache Calibur finishers:
- Kaban Strash (カバンストラッシュ, Kaban Sutorasshu): Through the use of a Progrisekey, Vulcan can boost his Kaban Strash attack.
- Shooting Wolf: Vulcan swings the Attache Calibur and creates two blue energy constructs of wolf heads that attach to the enemy's limbs and crash it into a nearby surface, followed by the energy heads transforming into energy pins and securing the target in place. Vulcan then jumps into the air and spins like a buzzsaw before delivering a downward slash to the enemy as he falls to the ground.
- Kaban Strash (カバンストラッシュ, Kaban Sutorasshu): Through the use of a Progrisekey, Vulcan can boost his Kaban Strash attack.
- Attache Shotgun finishers:
- Kaban Shot (カバンショット, Kaban Shotto): Through the use of a Progrisekey, Vulcan can boost his Kaban Shot attack.
- Gatling Hedgehog: Vulcan unleashes a rapid-fire volley of energy hedgehog quills in an arc.
- Punching Kong: Vulcan shoots a energy construct resembling the Knuckle Demolition.
- Trapping Spider: Vulcan shoots a beam at the enemy, trapping it in a spider web.
- Gatling Kaban Buster (ガトリングカバンバスター, Gatoringu Kaban Basutā): Vulcan shoots a mass of energy hedgehog quills into the air, which home in on the enemy and pierce it.
- Kaban Shot (カバンショット, Kaban Shotto): Through the use of a Progrisekey, Vulcan can boost his Kaban Shot attack.
Punching Kong
- "Shotrise! Punching Kong! Enough power to annihilate a mountain."
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
Rider Statistics[3]
- Rider Height: 192.0 cm
- Rider Weight: 461.8 kg
Ability Parameters[3]
- Punching Power: 47.3 t
- Kicking Power: 22.9 t
- Maximum Jump Height: 8.5 m
- Maximum Running Speed: 100 m per 3.1 seconds
Punching Kong (パンチングコング, Panchingu Kongu) is Vulcan's gorilla-based form, accessed by using the Punching Kong Progrisekey in the A.I.M.S Shot Riser.
This form grants Vulcan an extreme increase in punching power, but a moderate decrease in all other stats. Using Punching Kong also minimizes the Attache Shotgun's recoil.
Punching Kong is composed of the following parts:
- Kong Head (コングヘッド, Kongu Heddo) - The helmet.
- Kong Border (コングボーダー, Kongu Bōdā) - The red section on Vulcan's forehead area. A multi-faceted armor shape with Kong Border Arm and priority for reinforcement for fighting increases the strength of the entire head.
- Kong Border Ram (コングボーダーラム, Kongu Bōdā Ramu) - The forehead. It is a fighting fighting equipment that makes use of the hardness of a special armor made of carbide steel dubbed ZIA209-03 (「ZIA209-03」), and its shape protruding at an acute angle functions as an impact angle and at the same time increases the strength of the forehead.
- Vulcan Face (バルカンフェイス, Barukan Feisu)
- Vulcan Optical Visor (バルカンオプティカルバイザー, Barukan Oputikaru Baizā) - The blue compound eyes. It not only allows Vulcan to see at a 160° viewing angle at eight times the visual acuity of normal humans, but also allows him to see it in night vision or shading.
- Base Act Head (ベースアクトヘッド, Bēsu Akuto Heddo)
- Base Act Communicator (ベースアクトコミュニケーター, Bēsu Akuto Komyunikētā)
- Rise Base Actor (ライズベースアクター, Raizu Bēsu Akutā)
- Base Act Arm (ベースアクトアーム, Bēsu Akuto Āmu)
- Base Act Grab (ベースアクトグラブ, Bēsu Akuto Gurabu)
- Base Act Leg (ベースアクトレッグ, Bēsu Akuto Reggu)
- Base Act Boot (ベースアクトブーツ, Bēsu Akuto Būtsu)
- Kong Breast (コングブレスト, Kongu Buresuto) - The chest armor. The surface layer of heavy armor that can withstand direct hits from tank guns is space armor, with space between the armor. Resonating the front of the armor by drumming generates acoustic shock waves that prevent physical attacks.
- Kong Shoulder (コングショルダー, Kongu Shorudā) - Six superconducting servo units and linear cylinders built in to the left and right produce ultra-high torque. This gives the wearer super power that can easily handle the heavy-weight Knuckle Demolishion (ナックルデモリション, Nakkuru Demorishon).
- Kong Arm Guard (コングアームガード, Kongu Amu Gado) - The upper armor. In addition to protecting the upper arm with heavy armor, it has the role of transmitting super power by connecting the shoulder and forearm.
- Knuckle Demolition (ナックルデモリション, Nakkuru Demorishon) - The gauntlets. It is good at physical destruction by blow using the hardness of carbide steel ZIA209-03 (「ZIA209-03」) and the mass of 150kg on one side. In addition, it can be ejected as a kinetic energy bullet by injecting charged energy, and not only close combat but also the middle range is used as a range, and by using it as a propulsion device, the mobility reduced by weight is compensated.
This form has four finishers:
- A.I.M.S Shot Riser finisher:
- Punching Blast (パンチングブラースト, Panchingu Burasuto): Vulcan charges his gauntlets with scarlet energy before firing them off to punch the enemy into the air.
- Punching Blast Fever (パンチングブラーストフィーバー, Panchingu Burasuto Fībā): Vulcan punches the ground to create an unstable terrain before charging his gauntlets with scarlet energy and running up to the enemy for a punch.
- Attache Shotgun finishers:
- Kaban Shot (カバンショット, Kaban Shotto): Through the use of a Progrisekey, Vulcan can boost his Kaban Shot attack.
- Shooting Wolf: Vulcan shoots a blue energy construct resembling a wolf's head.
- Punching Kong: Vulcan shoots a scarlet energy construct resembling the Knuckle Demolition.
- Kaban Shot (カバンショット, Kaban Shotto): Through the use of a Progrisekey, Vulcan can boost his Kaban Shot attack.
Appearances: Zero-One Episodes 4-6, 8, 12-14, 20, A Miraculous Rematch!? Aruto VS Fukkinhoukai Taro: Gag Battle of Fate! (Flashback)
Assault Wolf
- "Shotrise! Ready, go! Assault Wolf! No chance of surviving."
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
Rider Statistics:[4]
- Rider Height: 199.7 cm
- Rider Weight: 119.6 kg
Ability Parameters:[4]
- Punching Power: 25.7 t
- Kicking Power: 57.8 t
- Maximum Jump Height: 32.4 m
- Maximum Running Speed: 100 m per 2.0 seconds
Assault Wolf (アサルトウルフ, Asaruto Urufu) is Vulcan's upgraded form accessed by using the Assault Wolf Progrisekey with the Assault Grip attached in the A.I.M.S. Shotriser.
In this form, Vulcan has higher punching power and running speed than Zero-One in Shining Hopper, but marginally lower kicking power and significantly lower jump height. In addition to physical strength, the armor covering most of Vulcan's body gives him remarkable defense, allowing him to withstand Ikazuchi's attacks without flinching. However, this form has a extremely detrimental effect on Fuwa's health, as seen when his first use of it caused him to cough up blood and barely able to walk. Following data being transferred to the Assault Grip via the Shining Hopper Progrisekey, the adverse effects have been nullified.
In this form Vulcan wields the Authorise Buster.
Assault Wolf is composed of the following parts:
- AW Head (AWヘッド, AW Heddo) - The helmet.
- Assault Signal (アサルトシグナル, Asaruto Shigunaru) - Vulcan Assault Wolf control device. The base armor “Assault Actor” makes adjustments to adapt to the Assault Wolf Progress key from time to time, maximizing its ability.
- AW Border (AWボーダー, AW Bōdā) - Vulcan Assault Wolf face special armor. Equipped with an extended auditory sensor and radar system, it has excellent search performance. Moreover, the obtained information is sent to the battle assistance device “Orbital Binder” on the chest at any time.
- Wolf Border Ears (ウルフボーダーイヤー, Urufu Bōdā Iyā) - The AW border extended auditory sensor. It has an excellent tracking function based on sound pattern detection and can capture up to 16 targets simultaneously within a radius of 7 km. On the right side, there is a dedicated antenna for communicating with a specific partner through a secret line with an increased security level.
- AW Border Hair (AWボーダーヘアー, AW Bōdā Heā) - The AW border radar system. This is a type of reflector antenna that forms a beam by applying radio waves to the panel. By changing the angle of the panel, the antenna pattern can be changed and all peripheral information can be collected.
- AW Face (AWフェイス, AW Feisu) - AW border special mask. Although a special filter is built in, it can take in the atmosphere, but it will not be submerged even under water pressure of 200m at the maximum.
- Vulcan Optical Visor (バルカンオプティカルバイザー, Barukan Oputikaru Baizā) - The blue compound eyes. In addition to the dynamic visual acuity enhanced by eight times that of humans and a viewing angle of 160 degrees in all directions, visibility is ensured under all conditions by switching modes such as shading and night vision. An “assault scope” is installed on the left side, and the focal length is increased by a factor of seven. It also functions as an optical sighting device by synchronizing with various parts and arms such as the A.I.M.S. Shotriser via the chest “orbital binder”.
- Base Act Head (ベースアクトヘッド, Bēsu Akuto Heddo) - The overall helmet. It is part of the Rise Base Actor. It is composed of Zain Ceramic (ザインセラミック, Zain Seramikku) armor and is reinforced with a laminated exterior. It is equipped with many sensors. Furthermore, it is highly adaptable, able to change its abilities according to what Progrisekey is used.
- Assault Act Communicator (アサルトアクトコミュニケーター, Asaruto Akuto Komyunikētā) - The communication device. Arranged on the left and right sides of the Assault Wolf Head, it integrates wireless communication devices and speakerphones to centralize communication with the outside.
- Assault Actor (アサルトアクター, Asaruto Akutā) - The bodysuit; more specifically the silver areas. A human-type armament strengthening system that combines a hardened steel (「ZIA209-03」) with composite armor reinforcement and power assist with superconducting actuators and artificial muscles.
- Orbital Binder (オービタルバインダー, Ōbitaru Baindā) - The combat assist device on the chest. It incorporates a system that uses artificial intelligence to support combat. The information from each part sensor is shared, and the support for maximizing the efficiency of a series of operations including the firearm from search, capture, tracking to attack of the target is performed. This greatly improves the fighting power and increases the success rate of independent operations. However, the burden on the wearer due to the pursuit of the ability of the Assault Wolf Program key to the limit by eliminating safety devices and life support devices for the wearer that should be originally provided is not considered.
- AW Breast (AWブレスト, AW Buresuto) - The chest armor. The armor is layered to enable independent operation and strengthened with an irregular matrix frame. It also has a multi-lock laser that captures and tracks multiple targets simultaneously, improving target visibility and accuracy in dark places.
- AW Arm (AWアーム, AW Āmu) - The arms. Compared to the Kamen Rider Vulcan's Wolf Arm, agility and responsiveness are greatly enhanced for assault, and high potential of the wearer is required for use. In addition, it synchronizes the sighting device via the “Orbital Binder” on the chest to improve the accuracy of weapons and fighting.
- AW Shoulder (AWショルダー, AW Shorudā) - The shoulder armor. Multi-layered armor is equipped with “howling over” that can counteract the reaction of shooting and fighting with reaction, reducing the impact. It also has weapon bays and stores various weapons such as micro missiles.
- AW Gauntlet (AWガントレット, AW Gantoretto) - The gauntlets attached to the forearms. Hard points are provided for hanging weapons, and armaments such as submachine guns can be selected and equipped according to the needed tactics.
- AW Grab (AWグラブ, AW Gurabu) - The armor gloves. Compared to the Kamen Rider Vulcan's Wolf Glove, the paw pad connector on the palm of the hand synchronizes the aiming device via the A.I.M.S. Shotriser and the “Orbital Binder” on the chest to improve the accuracy of shooting.
- AW Leg (AWレッグ, AW Reggu) - The leg units. . The multi-layered armor is equipped with a gyro-stabilizer and weapon bay for posture stabilization, and stores various weapons such as micro missiles.
- AW Greave (AWグリーブ, AW Gurību) - The lower shin armor. By receiving the energy supplied by the A.I.M.S. Shotriser, the legs of the wearer are strengthened, and the running power, jumping power and kicking power are improved. It also synchronizes the sighting device via the chest Orbital Binder to improve the accuracy of hitting.
- AW Boot (AWブーツ, AW Būtsu) - The special armor boots. Adjustments specific to the impact performance have been made, and it also functions as an anchor for posture stabilization during shooting.
This form has three finishers:
- Shotriser finishers:
- Magnetic Storm Blast (マグネティックストームブラースト, Magunetikku Sutōmu Burāsuto): Vulcan fires a construct of a wolf’s head that bites down at the enemy and destroys them.
- Magnetic Storm Blast Fever (マグネティックストームブラーストフィーバー, Magunetikku Sutōmu Burāsuto Fībā): Vulcan leaps in the air and performs a somersault while his foot is encased in dark blue energy resembling a mechanical wolf head before delivering a downward kick with the wolf head biting the target.
- Authorise Buster finishers:
- Buster Dust (バスターダスト, Basutā Dasuto):
- Punching Kong: Vulcan shoots an energy construct resembling the Knuckle Demolition.
- Buster Dust (バスターダスト, Basutā Dasuto):
Appearances: Zero-One Episodes 14-16, 18-19, 21-23, 25-29, 32
RampageVulcan
- "Full Shotrise! Gathering Round! Rampage Gatling! Mammoth! Cheetah! Hornet! Tiger! Polar Bear! Scorpion! Shark! Kong! Falcon! Wolf!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
Rider Statistics:[5]
- Rider Height: 199.9 cm
- Rider Weight: 112.2 kg
Ability Parameters:[5]
- Punching Power: 46.5 t
- Kicking Power: 97.7 t
- Maximum Jump Height: 61.2 m
- Maximum Running Speed: 100 m per 0.9 seconds
RampageVulcan (ランペイジバルカン, RanpeijiBarukan) is Vulcan's super form accessed by using the Rampage Gatling Progrisekey in the A.I.M.S. Shotriser. This form combines the power of 10 Progrisekeys, represented by their Rider Models being incorporated into the armor on the left half of his body.
In this form, all of Vulcan's stats surpass Thouser and Jin Burning Falcon. He also has higher running speed, punching and kicking power than Zero-One MetalCluster Hopper, though the latter has a higher jump height.
RampageVulcan is composed of the following parts:
- Rampage Head (ランペイジヘッド, Ranpeiji Heddo) - The helmet.
- Rampage Border (ランペイジボーダー, Ranpeiji Bōdā) - The gold section on Vulcan's forehead area. It is equipped with many visual devices with telephoto functions, special masks to assist breathing depending on the situation, sensors such as extended hearing, and many radar systems. The information obtained here is immediately sent to "Ability Breast" on the chest.
- Rampage Signal (ランペイジシグナル, Ranpeiji Shigunaru) - The control device gem on the forehead. It adjusts the Rampage Actor to adapt to each ability at any time, maximizing its ability.
- Rampage Border Ear (ランペイジボーダーイヤー, Ranpeiji Bōdā Iyā) - The 'wolf ear' attached to the Wolf Border. They are sophisticated auditory devices that can track up to 26 targets simultaneously within a 5km radius by detecting their sound patterns.
- Rampage Border Hair (ランペイジボーダーヘアー, Ranpeiji Bōdā Heā) - The blue and gold 'hair' located on the right side. Each 'hair' panel houses a type of reflector antenna that forms a beam. By changing the angles of each hair panel, the antennae patterns can be changed as well, allowing Vulcan to collect a wide range of information on his surroundings.
- Ability Border Hair (ランペイジボーダーヘアー, Abiriti Bōdā Heā) - The light-blue and red 'hair' located on the left side. Each colored 'hair' corresponding to each Rider Model functions independently and has the role of adjusting the parameters of the ability and adjusting the output balance when the special technique is activated.
- Rampage Face (ランペイジフェイス, Ranpeiji Feisu) - The blue faceplate. In addition to the anti-poisoning function that removes impurities in the air during inhalation, the special labyrinth filter enables breathing in water. In addition, when flying at high altitude, a supercharger can be used to maintain the same oxygen supply as on the ground.
- Rampage Optical Visor (ランペイジオプティカルバイザー, Ranpeiji Oputikaru Baizā) - The blue compound eyes. It not only allows Vulcan to see at a 160° viewing angle at eight times the visual acuity of normal humans, but also allows him to see it in night vision or shading. Additionally, it functions as an optical sight by synchronizing with various parts and weapons such as the Ames shot riser via the “Ability Breast” on the chestplate.
- Rampage Communicator (ランペイジアクトコミュニケーター, Ranpeiji Komyunikētā) - The 'ears'/communication devices. Located to the left and right of the Rampage Head, it integrates wireless communication devices and speakers to communicate with outside forces.
- Rampage Actor (ランペイジアクター, Ranpeiji Akutā) - The bodysuit; more specifically the dark-grey areas. It is a humanoid armed reinforcement system that combines the exterior of the cemented steel "ZIA-1000" (「ZIA-1000」) reinforced with composite armor and power assist with superconducting actuators and artificial muscles. In addition, the A.I.M.S. Shotriser functions as a medium for expressing the capabilities of each Rider Model and is used when transforming into a Kamen Rider Vulcan. It has an allowable range and flexibility that can immediately respond to an increase or decrease in weight due to a change in inflow energy type such as super power or super speed that changes depending on the ability, or a density change.
- Rampage Shoulder (ランペイジショルダー, Ranpeiji Shorudā) - The blue right shoulder piece. It is equipped with a Howling Over (ハウリングオーバー, Hauringu Obā) device that counteracts the recoil of a shot, reducing damage to Vulcan.
- Rampage Arm (ランペイジアーム, Ranpeiji Āmu) - The right arm. Through the A.I.M.S. Shotriser, the energy produced enhances the wearer's strength and maximizing agility, grip and punch. In addition, it has a built-in gyro stabilizer and has a function to stabilize all firearms.
- Rampage Gauntlet (ランペイジガントレット, Ranpeiji Gantoretto) - The right forearm armor. It contains carbide steel ZIA-1000 equipped with a sharp fighting blade Wearstream (ウェアストリーム, Uea Sutorīmu) increases the destructive power during fighting as well as defense. In addition, the accuracy of hits such as punches is improved by using the sight through the ability breast during the fighting.
- Rampage Grab (ランペイジグラブ, Ranpeiji Gurabu) - The right hand. It is capable of fine finger movements, able to capture and lock on an enemy within 1/30 of a second. In addition, it is covered with a special armor made of carbide steel dubbed ZIA-1000 (「ZIA-1000」) in the shape of a wolf claw, allowing Vulcan an increase in destructive punching power.
- Rampage Leg (ランペイジレッグ, Rampeiji Reggu) - The right leg. Due to the energy from the Shotriser, it enhances the wearer's leg strength, maximizing running, jumping and kicking power. It also has a built-in gyro stabilizer to stabilize shooting and running postures from all positions.
- Rampage Greave (ランペイジグリーブ, Ranpeiji Gurību) - The lower right shin armor. It contains the ZIA-1000 alloy and the Wearstream blade. In addition, the accuracy of hits such as kicks is improved by using the sight through the ability breast during fighting.
- Rampage Boot (ランペイジブーツ, Ranpeiji Būtsu) - The right foot. It is covered with a special armor made of carbide steel dubbed ZIA-1000 (「ZIA-1000」) and the Wear Claw (ウェアクロー, Uea Kurō), which not only increases the power of kicks, but also acts as a type of weight that allows Vulcan to remain stable when shooting. The claw also acts as an anchor when shooting.
- Ability Wing (アビリティウィング, Abiriti Uingu) - The wing stored on the left shouder. It contains the Falcon Rider Model, which grants flight through an energy interference field with the wings. Also, when the "Rampage Blast" is activated, it has a role to stabilize the posture by piercing the frame into the ground behind as an anchor to suppress the super strong recoil.
- Ability Arm (アビリティアーム, Abiriti Āmu) - The left arm, comprised of the Gorilla Rider Model, which increases the arm's strength, and Shark Rider Model, which enables it to cut through anything with energy-based constructs and reduce resistance in water to enable high-speed swimming.
- Ability Gauntlet (アビリティガントレット, Abiriti Gantoretto) - The left forearm armor and left hand. It contains the Scorpion Rider Model for poison generation through a telescoping piercing unit or a punch, the Tiger Rider Model for flame-based attacks, and the Polar Bear Rider Model for blizzard-based attacks.
- Ability Leg (アビリティレッグ, Abiriti Reggu) - The left leg. It contains both the Hornet Rider Model for lighting-based needle constructs for knee thrusts, and the Cheetah Rider Model for strengthening the leg and enabling enhanced speed to run 100m in 0.9 seconds.
- Ability Boot (アビリティブーツ, Abiriti Būtsu) - The left foot. It contains the Mammoth Rider Model, which adds ultra-high pressure to the kick.
- Ability Breast (アビリティブレスト, Abiriti Buresuto) - The chest armor, comprised of the Wolf Rider Model. It controls the operation of equipment including firearms from target search / capture / tracking to firing of bullets based on information from sensors in each part to maximize shooting efficiency. This is a re-dominated main ability, and the effect is spreading throughout the body.
This form has 10 finishers:
- Shotriser finishers:
- Gun Mode:
- Rampage Gatling Blast:
- Rampage Power Blast: Vulcan pulls the trigger of the Shotriser, causing the symbols of Breaking Mammoth, Punching Kong, and Biting Shark to appear; they are then absorbed into Vulcan's body. Vulcan then uses Punching Kong's power to punch the enemy and throw them a short distance away. He then stomps down to summon a giant mechanical mammoth leg that sends the enemy flying into the air. He then jumps after it, channeling Biting Shark's power in the process, and delivers a water-powered scissor kick as the enemy descends, tossing it back down with more force. As he performs this attack, he becomes nearly invincible against any form of attack, and each step he takes breaks the ground.
- Rampage Speed Blast: Vulcan pulls the trigger of the Shotriser, causing the symbols of Lightning Hornet, Rushing Cheetah, and Flying Falcon to appear; they are then absorbed into Vulcan's body. Vulcan then aims and pulls the trigger, launching a bullet shaped like a hornet. Afterwards, that bullet disperses into stinger-shaped projectiles that fly toward the enemy. Vulcan then rushes at his target at high speed, leaving an orange after trail, he then jumps at his enemy and rapidly kicks them then jumps into the air. While still in the air, the Falcon avatar appears and then is absorbed into his body, causing a single magenta wing to appear. Vulcan then flies at his opponent at high speed with a flying side kick.
- Rampage Element Blast: Vulcan pulls the trigger of the Shotriser, causing the symbols of Sting Scorpion, Freezing Bear, and Flaming Tiger to appear; they are then absorbed into Vulcan's body. Vulcan then throws multiple fire and ice balls before launching a replica of the Acid Analyze to pierce the enemy.
- Rampage All Blast: The symbols of the 10 component Progrisekeys line up as Vulcan takes aim. Vulcan then pulls the trigger, launching a rainbow-colored bullet, and a mechanical wolf towards the enemy.
- Belt Mode:
- Rampage Gatling Blast Fever:
- Rampage Power Blast Fever:
- Rampage Speed Blast Fever:
- Rampage Element Blast Fever:
- Rampage All Blast Fever:
- Gun Mode:
Appearances: Zero-One Episodes 28 (silhouette), 29-32, A Miraculous Rematch!? Aruto VS Fukkinhoukai Taro: Gag Battle of Fate! (Flashback)
The Rising Hopper Progrisekey is normally used by Kamen Rider Zero-One.
Rising Hopper
- "Shotrise! Rising Hopper! A jump to the sky turns to a Rider Kick."
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
Rider Statistics
- Rider Height:
- Rider Weight:
Ability Parameters
- Punching Power:
- Kicking Power:
- Maximum Jump Height:
- Maximum Running Speed:
Rising Hopper (ライジングホッパー, Raijingu Hoppā) is a theoretical form for Vulcan, accessed by using the Rising Hopper Progrisekey in the A.I.M.S. Shotriser.
The yellow armor embodies the power of a grasshopper, thus increasing jumping power and agility. In this form, the A.I.M.S Shotriser turn into a high-speed bombardment weapon. The shots can change trajectory and home in on targets to deal damage from all directions.[6]
This form has two finishers:
- Rising Blast (ライジングブラースト, Raijingu Burasuto)
- Rising Blast Fever (ライジングブラーストフィーバー, Raijingu Burasuto Fībā).
Equipment
Devices
- A.I.M.S. Shotriser - Transformation device and main weapon
- Progrisekeys - Transformation trinkets
- Progrise Holder - Carrying straps for Progrisekeys
- Assault Grip - Used to access Assault Wolf
Weapons
- Attache Shotgun - Vulcan's personal weapon
- Attache Calibur - Borrowed from Zero-One
- Authorise Buster - Assault Wolf's personal weapon
- Assault Rifle - Standard armament of A.I.M.S. squad members; replaced by A.I.M.S. Shotriser.
Suit-equipped weapons:
- Knuckle Demolition: Punching Kong's gauntlets.
- AW Gauntlet: Assault Wolf's gun-equipped gauntlets.
Relationships
Allies:
- Aruto Hiden/Kamen Rider Zero-One: Both Isamu and Aruto have the opposite views regarding Humagears. While Aruto believes Humagears are the dream of humanity, Isamu views Humagears as nothing more than killing machines. Initially, Isamu didn't know about Aruto's alter-ego as Zero-One and called him Grasshopper Jerk (バッタ野郎, Batta Yarou), but the young CEO would eventually reveal his identity by transforming into Zero-One in front of his eyes, in order to prove his honesty. Isamu's views towards Humagears soften up after his life was saved through a medical procedure by a Humagear, and became more cooperative towards Aruto and Hiden Intelligence, despite Yua going back to ZAIA. Upon realizing that the Shotriser was created by ZAIA, a pep talk from Aruto helped him resolve his reason for fighting, which allowed him to respect him even more as far as acknowledging that he is his comrade. On a lighter note, he's fond of Aruto's lame jokes and is the only one who finds them funny, though he tries to keep this to himself.
- Yua Yaiba/Kamen Rider Valkyrie: Despite being assigned to the same team, Isamu and Yua actually don't get along and often argue, mostly due to Isamu's rebellious and insubordinate behavior, which causes her to deny him authorization to use the Shotriser and any of his Progrisekeys. After Isamu learns of Yua's heavy affiliation with ZAIA, he began to hold suspicious with her affiliation with Gai, but they still work well together under pretense.
- Izu: At first, Isamu felt a certain hatred towards the Humagears, mainly because of the Daybreak Town Accident that had happened years ago. That hatred apparently extended to Izu, but he overcame that hatred little by little. This was to the point that he now considers her an ally, and she was the one who warned him about what Yua could be doing along with ZAIA Enterprise. On the other hand, despite now working together, Izu sees Isamu's wild and reckless nature to be somewhat dangerous, and even compares it to that of a gorilla, much to the latter's outrage.
Enemies:
- Horobi: After knowing that Horobi is the perpetrator behind the Daybreak Town Accident, evidenced by the latter's transformation into Kamen Rider Horobi, Isamu originally held great hatred against Horobi. His rage towards the terrorist group's leader makes him lose his composure and attack him wildly. However, Horobi (along with Jin) was surprised that he was able to use the Assault Wolf Progrisekey, despite the fact that only MetsubouJinrai.net members could use it. Isamu finally got his revenge after Horobi took the Rider Kick meant for Jin, thus seemingly decommissioning the rogue Humagear. During the Workplace Competition, Isamu interrogates Horobi for information if there's a surviving member of the latter's group involved in this. Due to Naki possessing Isamu through the A.I. chip inside his head, Horobi helped him while fighting Thouser instead, though he only proclaimed that it's the will of the Ark to do so.
- Jin: Although there was not much interaction between them, Isamu considers him as an enemy just for being a member of MetsuboJinrai.net. After Jin was destroyed by Zero-One Shining Assault Hopper, Isamu is relieved. However, after Jin was rebuilt once more and gained a new form, Isamu is once again wary towards him. However, due to Naki possessing the former through the A.I. chip inside his head, Jin helped Isamu, with the Humagear now considering him as another "friend" that he needs to save from Gai. It was Jin who revealed to Isamu his connections to Naki.
- Naki: Due to an A.I. chip implanted inside Isamu's head, Naki controlled him into freeing Horobi from custody. Isamu himself isn't aware of this until Jin showed up footage of him destroying the camera on Horobi's large cell, which greatly shocked Isamu in return.
ZAIA Enterprise:
- Gai Amatsu/Kamen Rider Thouser: Isamu is suspicious towards Gai and his company for what he might be trying to do. After seeing that Yua is affiliated with Gai, Isamu has a fight with her, but before defeating her, Gai appears, now considering him an enemy, with the latter personally labeling Isamu a "stray dog", which angers the latter. He later bears a great hatred towards Gai after learning his evil schemes, especially after learning that he had been implanted with an A.I chip in his brain to be controlled anytime Gai demands it.
Behind the Scenes
Portrayal
Isamu Fuwa is portrayed by Ryutaro Okada (岡田 龍太郎, Okada Ryutaro). As Kamen Rider Vulcan, his suit actor is Kosuke Asai (浅井 宏輔, Asai Kōsuke). While being possessed by Naki, Isamu Fuwa was voiced by Satsuki Nakayama (中山咲月, Nakayama Satsuki).
Etymology
- Kamen Rider Vulcan's name comes from the M61 Vulcan, a gatling gun employed by the military. Vulcan is also the Roman name for the Greek god Hephaestus.
Conception
Memes
- There is a running gag in the show in which Isamu will laugh after Aruto makes his signature pun sign.
- Interestingly, Fuwa only laugh if he heard the jokes from Aruto himself rather than from Taro.[7]
- Due to Isamu's hot blooded attitude and cold personality, Izu directly questions him: Are you really a gorilla? (あなたはゴリラですか?, Anata wa goriradesu ka?). Referencing on Isamu's usage on the Punching Kong Progrisekey, which outrages him with an awkward reaction in front of Izu.[Objection! That Trial]
- Coincidentally, the "Are you really a gorilla?" meme was spread and went viral on the internet by Kamen Rider Zero-One fans due to the popularity of "Are you really a gorilla?" scene, and even the meme itself was reviewed by Isamu's Actor on one of his Youtube videos after Zero-One Episode 21 aired.[8]
- The slow motion version of Punching Kong can be heard twice in the scene during the Gag Battle between Aruto and Fukkinhoukai Taro.
- Isamu's act of forcing a Progrisekey open has become a regular meme throughout the internet. He does this with every new Progrisekey he uses to transform.
- Okada publicly recognizes this and often features it on his YouTube channel during Zero-One related videos.
- Bandai Premium later released the A.I.M.S. Role-play Set, which includes an impossible-to-open Shooting Wolf Progrisekey.
Notes
- Isamu transforms with the Shotriser in its Gun Mode and opens his Progrisekey by force prior to inserting it, whereas Yua transforms with it in its Belt Mode and opens her Progrisekey after inserting it.
- While not the first Rider with a wolf/werewolf motif, Vulcan is the first to have it as the motif of his main form.
- He is also the first Secondary Rider of the Reiwa era where his upgrade form is accessed in a similar matter to the main rider, something that was used in both phases of the previous era.
- Isamu's motivation to eradicate all Humagears, both good or bad, is similar to Go Shijima's prejudice against the Roidmudes.
- Him being present in a tragic incident as a child along with the main protagonist is similar to Hiryu Kakogawa being there along with Sougo Tokiwa from the previous season. Unlike Hiryu, Isamu is not openly hostile towards Aruto.
- Unlike Go, Isamu become more open after he accepted the fact of good Humagears after his life had been saved.
- Isamu is the first Secondary Rider to be injured after using his Rider Shooting during the form's first debut.
- Isamu often strikes the bullet with his left hand when transforming. A cross (straight punch) for Shooting Wolf and a backhand for Punching Kong.
- When transforming for Assault Wolf, he catches it in his left hand.
- When transforming for RampageVulcan, he allows himself to be hit allover his body.
- Isamu's hot-blooded and hostile personality paired with his occupation brings to mind Keiichiro Asaka
(Patren 1gou) from Kaitou Sentai Lupinranger VS. Keisatsu Sentai Patranger.
- Isamu's dynamic with Yua is similar to the dynamic between Keiichiro and Tsukasa Myoujin.
- Isamu's dynamic with Yua is similar to the dynamic between Keiichiro and Tsukasa Myoujin
- Isamu’s surname, Fuwa (不破), is also a homophone to the name of the fairy Fuwa (フワ) from Star☆Twinkle Pretty Cure, which airs alongside Zero-One. This fact is implicitly acknowledged by Isamu’s actor on some of the song cover videos on his YouTube channel, where he has a Fuwa plush on his music stands.
- Takanori Nishikawa, the singer of Zero-One's opening theme also mentioned about two "Fuwas" when he starred as MC in NHK's All Pretty Cure Mega-Poll.
- Coincidentally, it was followed by Nodoka Hanadera's catchphrase Fuwa~ (ふわあ～, Fuwā~) from Healin'Good♥Pretty Cure
- Vulcan Assault Wolf's helmet uses pieces of Kamen Rider Build RabbitTank Form's helmet.
- Like Kamen Rider GeizRevive, the initial usage of Vulcan Assault Wolf put a strain on Isamu's body, to the point that he would cough out blood.
- While Isamu is confirmed to be 27 years old in the series, his actor was 25 when Isamu made his debut.
- Thanks to RampageVulcan, Isamu is the first Secondary Rider to use a Super Form that combines the powers of the show's collectibles first, instead of the Main Rider.
- Unlike previous Riders' Super Forms that share this kind of theme, RampageVulcan only combines a set number of Progrisekeys (in his case 10), rather than all the in-show collectibles like previous Riders with this kind of form.
- RampageVulcan's left half bears some resemblance to the color and design scheme of Cross-Z, while his right side helmet probably drew some inspiration from the color of Grease's Perfect Kingdom form.
Appearances
- Kamen Rider Zero-One
- Episode 1: I am the President and a Kamen Rider
- Episode 2: Is AI The Enemy? The Ally?
- Episode 3: That Man, Sushi Chef
- Episode 4: The Bus Guide Saw It! Anna's Truth
- Episode 5: His Passionate Path of Manga
- Episode 6: I Want to Hear Your Voice
- Episode 7: I am a Hot-Blooded Humagear Teacher!
- Episode 8: The Destruction Begins Now
- Episode 9: I'll Take Care of Your Life
- Kamen Rider: Reiwa The First Generation
- Episode 10: I am an Actor, Shinya Owada
- Episode 11: Don't Stop the Camera, Stop That Guy!
- Episode 12: The Famous Detective is Coming
- Episode 13: I Work as the President's Secretary
- Episode 14: We are the Astronaut Brothers!
- Episode 15: The End of Each
- Episode 16: This is the Dawn of ZAIA
- Episode 17: I'm the Only President and Kamen Rider
- Kamen Rider Zero-One: What Will Pop Out of the Kangaroo? Think About It by Yourself! Yes! It must be me, Aruto!
- Episode 18: This is My Floristry
- Episode 19: She is a Home-Selling Humagear
- Episode 20: That is 1000% the Best House
- Episode 21: Objection! That Trial
- Episode 22: He Still Didn't Do It
- Episode 23: I'm in Love With Your Intelligence!
- Episode 24: It's Our Turn
- Episode 25: I'll Save The Humagears
- Episode 26: Firefighters Battling The Blaze
- Episode 27: I Won't Give Up These Lives
- Episode 28: My Rap Changes The World!
- Episode 29: Our Dreams Don't Break
- Episode 30: After All, I am the President and a Kamen Rider
- Episode 31: Take Off Toward Your Dream!
References
- ↑ https://kamenrider.fandom.com/wiki/File:VulcanScan.jpg
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "TV Asahi's page for Vulcan Shooting Wolf". https://www.tv-asahi.co.jp/zero-one/rider/vulcan/shooting_wolf/stand.html.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "TV Asahi's page for Vulcan Punching Kong". https://www.tv-asahi.co.jp/zero-one/rider/vulcan/punching_kong/stand.html.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "TV Asahi's page for Vulcan Assault Wolf". https://www.tv-asahi.co.jp/zero-one/rider/vulcan/assault_wolf/stand.html.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "TV Asahi's page for RampageVulcan". https://www.tv-asahi.co.jp/zero-one/rider/vulcan/rampagevulcan/stand.html.
- ↑ https://www.kamen-rider-official.com/summaries/4/weekly_items/25
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2gY9D4y4wY
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84ZCkVWB94s&t=12s