Kagen

This article is about a Rider in Kamen Rider Zi-O.

Kagen
Kamen Rider Zonjis
Gender	Male
Motif	Analog watch, Kamen Rider Shin, Kamen Rider ZO, Kamen Rider J
Rider Type	Villain
Affiliation	Quartzer Hiryu Kakogawa (Brainwashed)
Homeworld	Unknown
Series	Kamen Rider Zi-O
First Appearance	Kamen Rider Zi-O: Over Quartzer
Latest Appearance	Kamen Rider Zi-O: Final Stage
Number of Episode Appearances	1 (Movie) 1 (Stage Show) Full list of appearances
Actor	Papaya Suzuki
Kamen Rider Zonjis

"Zi-O, huh? I'll crush you!"

―Kagen's declaration to defeat Zi-O.^[src]

Kagen (カゲン, Kagen) was a member of Quartzer who transformed into Kamen Rider Zonjis (仮面ライダーゾンジス, Kamen Raidā Zonjisu) in Kamen Rider Zi-O: Over Quartzer.

History

Kamen Rider Zi-O: Over Quartzer

Kagen as Kamen Rider Zonjis with his Ninja army.

Kagen led his ninja army against Sougo Tokiwa, Woz, Tsukuyomi, Clara Steinbelt, and Nobunaga, revealing that he would assassinate Clara. He then transformed into Kamen Rider Zonjis to battle against Zi-O and Woz Futuring Shinobi. He was joined by Jogen, but both of them were defeated in battle by Zi-O II, GeizRevive Goretsu, and WozGingaWakusei.

Later, Kagen and Jogen were seen standing next to their leader SOUGO Tokiwa alongside with other members and called themselves as Quartzer, the Wardens of History. Kamen Rider Zonjis was defeated after they were defeated by Heisei Riders as his J Ridewatch was taken by SOUGO.

Kagen's attempt to rule the Reiwa Era.

However, Zonjis later survived from the battle and attempted to rule the Reiwa Era on his own, but was stopped by the arrival of Kamen Rider Zero-One, the first Reiwa Kamen Rider. Zonjis tried to use the RoboRider Ridewatch's power against Zero-One, but Zonjis was later defeated by Zero-One's Rising Hopper and Flying Falcon forms.

Video Game appearances

Kamen Rider Buttobasoul

K014: Kamen Rider Zonjis

Kamen Rider Zonjis is a playable character in Kamen Rider Buttobasoul.

Personality

Like any other Quartzer members, Kagen is a loyal servant towards SOUGO. Unlike Jogen, Kagen is more emotional and fiercer in battle. Because of his temper, he never fights with tactics but with muscles instead.

Kamen Rider Zonjis

Kamen Rider Zonjis

• Normal
• Capeless

Kamen Rider Zonjis

Kamen Rider Zonjis (Cape-off)

"Rider Time! Kamen Rider Zonjis!"

―Transformation announcement^[src]

Rider Statistics

• Rider Height: 207.1 cm
• Rider Weight: 129.2 kg

Ability Parameters

• Punching Power: 46.2 t
• Kicking Power: 86.8 t
• Maximum Jump Height: 92.2 m
• Maximum Running Speed: 100 m per 1.6 seconds

Abilities

• Legend Riders' Powers: Just like Ohma Zi-O and Barlckxs, Zonjis can use the powers of Legend Riders by activating their respective Ridewatches.
  • Black RX (Roborider): Shoots missiles from his chest.

Zonjis activated the power of Roborider.

Kagen installed Zonjis Ridewatch on his Ziku-Driver to transform into Kamen Rider Zonjis. Without using any weapons, he fights specifically on power and has a hard and thick skin for defense. His body also able to repel the Indication Eye of Zi-O and Woz during their transformation and was able to launch a punch that can produce an explosion.

This form's finisher is Zonjis Time Break (ゾンジスタイムブレーク, Zonjisu Taimu Burēku): Zonjis focuses power into his left leg, making it glow green as he slams into the enemy with a Flying Side Kick.

Appearances: Over Quartzer, Final Stage

Equipment

Devices

• Ziku-Driver - Transformation belt.
• Ridewatches - Transformation trinkets.
• Ridewatch Holder - A strap to carry Ridewatches.

Vehicles

• Time Mazine - Not shown in the movie but the sound of this vehicle can be heard when Kagen finds the location of Clara Steinbelt.

Behind the Scenes

Portrayal

Kagen is portrayed by Papaya Suzuki (パパイヤ 鈴木, Papaya Suzuki). As Kamen Rider Zonjis, his suit actor is Kosuke Asai (浅井 宏輔, Asai Kōsuke).

Etymology

In Japanese, Kagen (下弦, Kagen) means the last quarter moon in the lunar phase. It also shares the same pronunciation with Kagen (下限, lit. "Lower limit"), in contrast to Jogen's name.

Notes

• Kagen's transformation background effect, resembles Shin's Third Eye, ZO's Red Core and J's J-Spirit.
• Kagen's transformation pose, similar to Kouji Segawa.
• Kagen's transformation sequence, similar to Kamen Rider ZO.
• Zonjis' crusher briefly seen after the transformation sequence finished, similar to Kamen Rider ZO.

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• Zonjis' name and design is representing Shin Kamen Rider: Prologue, Kamen Rider ZO, and Kamen Rider J, three films which were released during the Heisei Era but are counted as Showa Rider films due to the involvement of Shotaro Ishinomori. and predating the franchise's continuous run on television starting with Kuuga.
  • There are three red jewels embedded in the clock effect that appears behind him at the time of transformation resembles Shin's Third Eye, ZO's Red Core and J's J-Spirit.
  • While transforming, Kagen is seen doing Koji Segawa's signature "J" pose. The effect of his transformation sequence also resembles ZO's transformation effect.
  • His Crusher is similar to ZO, can be seen after the transformation is completed.
  • Additionally, the Shin, ZO, and J Ridewatches are inserted on his Ridewatch Holder.
  • Kagen's civilian outfit is based on Masaru Aso's civilian attire.
  • His Clock Hands-like antennae are positioned to 11:05, which is gives him a closer resemblance to the grasshopper's antennae, slightly higher than that of Zi-O and Barlckxs.

Appearances

• Kamen Rider Zi-O
  • Kamen Rider Zi-O: Over Quartzer
  • Kamen Rider Zi-O: Final Stage