 This article is about a rider form used by several identities in Kamen Rider Gaim.
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Kamen Rider Knuckle
Kamen Rider Knuckle (仮面ライダーナックル, Kamen Raidā Nakkuru) may refer to any of the following characters:
Arms[]
Like with the other Armored Riders, Kamen Rider Knuckle's forms are called Arms (アームズ, Āmuzu). His Sengoku Driver plays American rock & roll music and emits a guitar riff sound before every transformation, while his personal Lockseeds are styled in pure English with a "Mr. [Adjective/Noun]" theme.
By pressing the Sengoku Driver's Cutting Blade down on the Lockseed after transforming from one to three times, Knuckle can activate one of three finishing moves based on his current Arms form: Squash (スカッシュ, Sukasshu), Au Lait (オーレ, Ōre), or Sparking (スパーキング, Supākingu).
Ride Wear
The Ride Wear (ライドウェア, Raido Uēa) is Knuckle's default form undersuit, which is briefly seen during Knuckle's transformation sequence before the Arms attaches or when he changes Arms. However, this form is completely vulnerable to any incoming attacks when shot at directly in the suit rather than at the Arms that is descending down on the Rider.
Unlike the original Armored Riders, Knuckle's Ride Wear isn't identifiable through his Sengoku Driver's Rider Indicator (ライダーインジケーター, Raidā Injikētā) faceplate due to using a mass-produced Sengoku Driver. As a result, the Rider Indicator is blank. However, it can be replaced with extensions such as the Genesis Core or Senyo Joint.
- "(Guitar riff) Kurumi Arms! Mr. Knuckle Man! (Three count bell ring with a cheering crowd)"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
Rider Statistics:[1]
- Rider Height: 204 cm
- Rider Weight: 107 kg
Ability Parameters:[1]
- Punching Power: 8.1 t
- Kicking Power: 9 t
- Maximum Jump Height: 26 m
- Maximum Running Speed: 100 m per 5.9 seconds
Kurumi Arms (クルミアームズ, Kurumi Āmuzu, lit. "Walnut Arms") is Knuckle's walnut-based default form. Accessed through the Kurumi Lockseed, this form bears the Knuck Met (ナックメット, Nakku Metto) helmet with the Knuck Eye (ナックアイ, Nakku Ai) visor. This form debuts in episode 18.
While assuming Kurumi Arms, Knuckle's Arms Weapon is the Kurumi Bombers.
In this form, Knuckle's offensive stats are lower than Gridon's, but he has better agility stats, jumping higher and running faster than the aforementioned Rider.
Zack loses access to Kurumi Arms in a battle against Kaito, resulting in the destruction of his Kurumi Lockseed and Sengoku Driver. He later regains his ability to transform after receiving a new Sengoku Driver and Kurumi Lockseed from Mitsuzane.
This Arms' finisher has three variations depending on which function Knuckle activates from his Sengoku Driver.
- Squash: Knuckle jumps into the air while golden energy surrounds his right foot that releases walnut-shaped energy as he strikes the target with a powerful front kick.
- Au Lait: When Knuckle activates the Au Lait function, he jumps into the air as a projection of a walnut covers him before he strikes the target with a super powered punch. Alternatively, Knuckle launches an average sized energy shaped-like walnuts at the target.
- Sparking: Knuckle punches in the air, creating giant energy spheres shaped like walnuts at the target.
- "Soiya! Mix! Kurumi Arms! Mr. Knuckle Man! Jimber Marron! Ha-Ha!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
Rider Statistics:
- Rider Height: 204.5 cm
- Rider Weight: 112 kg
Ability Parameters:
- Punching Power: 15.8 t
- Kicking Power: 20.9 t
- Maximum Jump Height: 30 m
- Maximum Running Speed: 100 m per 4.8 seconds
Jimber Marron Arms (ジンバーマロンアームズ, Jinbā Maron Āmuzu) is Knuckle's walnut/chestnut-based final form that is accessed through the simultaneous use of the Kurumi Lockseed and Marron Energy Lockseed.
While assuming Jimber Marron Arms, Knuckle's Arms Weapon are the Marron Bombers.
Compared to the types of Gaim's Jimber Arms, this type of Jimber Arms is rarely proved to be a stronger version, presumably due to the Genesis Core Unit that came from Kaito's destroyed Genesis Driver. Knuckle's physical stats, jumping power, and agility are high enough to par Kiwami Arms, although it was almost low than Kachidoki Arms and 1 Arms.
This Arms' finisher has three variations depending on which function Knuckle activates from his Sengoku Driver.
- Unnamed Squash finisher: Knuckle jumps up and fires the Marron Bombers' spikes at the enemy, shedding off their shells before landing two fiery punches at once.
- Unnamed Au Lait finisher: Knuckle uses an Au Lait function, and he charges the "peeled" Marron Bombers with flames and delivers an explosive punching attack. This attack is strong enough to backfire other Riders' finishers such as Black Baron's Spear Victory.
These Arms are normally used by a different Armored Rider. With the exception of Suika Arms, all of these forms are exclusive to Kamen Rider Battle: Ganbarizing.
- "(Guitar riff) Suika Arms! Oodama big bang! (Bowling pins falling)"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
- "Yoroi/Oodama/Gyro Mode!"
- ―Mode change announcement[src]
Suika Arms Yoroi Mode
Suika Arms (スイカアームズ, Suika Āmuzu, lit. "Watermelon Arms") is Knuckle's watermelon-based mecha form. Accessed through the Suika Lockseed, this form bears the Suika Head (スイカヘッド, Suika Heddo, lit. "Watermelon Head") helmet with an unspecified visor. This form debuts in episode 39.
While assuming Suika Arms, Knuckle's Arms Weapon is a pair of boxing gloves reminiscent of his Kurumi Bombers created from energy watermelons. This form can also interchange into three modes.
- Yoroi Mode (ヨロイモード, Yoroi Mōdo, lit. "Armored Mode"): Suika Arms' warrior mode, which equips Knuckle with its boxing glove weapons for combat.
- Oodama Mode (大玉モード, Ōdama Mōdo, lit. "Big Ball Mode"): Suika Arms' watermelon mode, which encases Knuckle's entire body to use either for offensive/defensive purposes or as a mode of transportation.
- Gyro Mode (ジャイロモード, Jairo Mōdo): Suika Arms' flight mode, which allows Knuckle to fire seed-like bullets from the fingertips.
Suika Arms is the most massive Arms Change, and it shows by having the most monstrous punching and kicking power once in Yoroi Mode. Consequentially, it also has the worst jumping height in all of Rider history, and any Rider can practically outrun it. Though this is rendered moot thanks to Oodama Mode and Gyro Mode. Also, after a utilization, the Suika Lockseed's color becomes grey, indicating that its energy is low and needs time to recharge back to its green color before it can be used again.
Appearances: Gaim Episodes 39, 40
Donguri Arms
- "(Guitar riff) Donguri Arms! Never give up!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
Donguri Arms (ドングリアームズ, Donguri Āmuzu, lit. "Acorn Arms") is Knuckle's acorn-based form. Accessed through the Donguri Lockseed (reserved for Gridon), this form bears the Dome Casque (ドームカスク, Dōmu Kasuku) helmet with the Nut Eye (ナットアイ, Natto Ai) visor. Donguri Arms is normally used by Kamen Rider Gridon.
While assuming Donguri Arms, Knuckle's Arms Weapon is the Donkachi.
Matsubokkuri Arms
- "(Guitar riff) Matsubokkuri Arms! Ichigeki in the shadows!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
Matsubokkuri Arms (マツボックリアームズ, Matsubokkuri Āmuzu, lit. "Pinecone Arms") is Knuckle's pinecone-based armored Japanese Ashigaru form. Accessed through the Matsubokkuri Lockseed (reserved for Kurokage), this form bears the Matsu Kabuto (マツカブト lit. "Pine Helmet") helmet with the Comb Eye (コームアイ, Kōmu Ai) visor. Matsubokkuri Arms is normally used by Kamen Rider Kurokage.
While assuming Matsubokkuri Arms, Knuckle's Arms Weapon is the Kagematsu.
The Rider Arms (ライダーアームズ, Raidā Āmuzu) are forms based on past Kamen Riders. All of these forms are exclusive to Kamen Rider Battle: Ganbarizing.
Kuuga Arms
- "(Guitar riff) Kuuga Arms! Chō Henshin! Ha-Ha-Ha!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
Kuuga Arms (クウガアームズ, Kūga Āmuzu) is a Legend Rider Arms based on Kamen Rider Kuuga's Mighty Form that is accessed through the Kuuga Lockseed.
While assuming Kuuga Arms, Knuckle can utilize pyrokinetic melee attacks during finishers instead of possessing an Arms Weapon.
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Equipment[]
Devices[]
- Sengoku Driver - Transformation device
- Removable slots for additional Lockseeds:
- Genesis Core - Essential to access a Jimber Arms
- Removable slots for additional Lockseeds:
- Lockseeds - Gives access to Knuckle's Arms changes, depending on which lock is used
Weapons[]
- Arms Weapons
- Kurumi Bombers - Knuckle Kurumi Arms' personal weapons
- Unnamed gloves - Knuckle Suika Arms' personal weapons in Yoroi Mode
- Kagematsu - Knuckle Matsubokkuri Arms' personal weapon
- Donkachi - Knuckle Donguri Arms' personal weapon
- Marron Bombers - Knuckle Jimber Marron Arms' personal weapon
Notes[]
Knuckle's Rider Indicator
- Unlike other Armored Riders, Knuckle's Sengoku Driver does not have a Rider Indicator on it due to it being a generic mass-production type. Knuckle was originally planned to have his own Rider Indicator, although this was scrapped.
- Kamen Rider Knuckle's arms and legs are identical to that of Kurokage while his helmet is similar to Gridon's, fitting as both Riders were formerly allied to Baron and used nut-based Lockseeds.
- His Jimber Form, on the other hand, is an anagram of the primary Energy Lockseed use of Jimber forms, used by Gaim mostly, and the difference of not having a Sonic Arrow, instead. having his own weapon like the Armored Riders, similar to Kurokage Shin.
- Despite the fact his hands are covered in gigantic metal fists, Knuckle is still able to grasp and throw things while equipped with the Kurumi Bombers, such as when he handed off a Suika Lockseed to Jonouchi. Should Knuckle need to grip anything with full dexterity, he is seen without the Kurumi Bombers attached to his hands.
- Knuckle's Kurumi Lockseed is currently the only known plus-grade Lockseed, being ranked at C+.
- Knuckle is the only Armored Rider to perform a Rider Punch as a finisher.
The Goribagoons of Sagohzo Combo and the Marron Bombers gauntlets.
- The Marron Bombers gauntlets in their second mode are re-painted and modified Goribagoons' props recycled from Kamen Rider OOO.
Legend Rider Lockseeds[]
- The following Legend Rider Lockseeds are styled for Knuckle, as well as Bravo: