Kamen Rider ZO (Rider)

This article is about a rider form used by several identities in the Kamen Rider Series.

For the movie, see Kamen Rider ZO.

Kamen Rider ZO (仮面ライダーZO, Kamen Raidā Zetto Ō, Masked Rider ZO) may refer to any of the following characters:

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Kamen Rider ZO[]

Kamen Rider ZO

ZO schematic — An X-Ray Diagram of Kamen Rider ZO

Rider Statistics^[1]^[2]^[3]

Rider Height: 193 cm
Rider Weight: 83 kg

Ability Parameters

Maximum Jump Height: 130 m^[1]^[2]^[3]
Maximum Running Speed: 100 m per 1.2 seconds^{[note 1]}

Masaru is capable of transforming into Neonoid #1 (ネオ生命体第1号, Neo Seimei-tai Dai 1-gō), a mutant that partially incorporates the grasshopper gene and machine called ZO, who would be later called Kamen Rider ZO. Masaru first gained this ability after being forced to undergo surgery and genetic modification by Dr. Mochizuki, who was driven by madness. At first, he had no control over the transformation and it was triggered by emotional stress. A bolt of lightning somehow corrected this problem while putting Masaru in a coma. During his four year coma, the Red Core (レッドコアReddo Koa, Red Core) on his waist absorbed the biological energy of nature to enhance ZO's power to an unknown limit.

Having undergone organic remodeling, Masaru has a strong body and special abilities even before transformation. He has extraordinary durability, as seen when he withstood a direct hit from Doras's Moleculaser, and was able to transform immediately afterward. ZO also possesses a healing factor to some degree, as he is able to recover from injuries in a short period of time. Masaru has several telepathic abilities. He can telepathically communicate with grasshoppers, which enables him to see the locations where they have been or listen to the conversations of those around the insects. Dr. Mochizuki was communicating with him psychically over long distances as well. He also repaired Masaru's broken pocket watch through unknown means.

Upon transformation, Masaru's body resembles a locust, enveloped in a dark green armored shell made of enhanced biological tissue covering the entire body with golden biological lines. ZO's strength is able to crush special alloys up to 20 cm thick and he can scrap up to 50 cars in a single blow.

Special Attacks

ZO Punch (ZOパンチ, Zetto Ō Panchi)
ZO Kick (ZOキック, Zetto Ō Kikku)

Equipment[]

Break Toother[]

Another of ZO's features within his insectoid head is the Break Toother (ブレイクトゥーサー, Bureiku Toūsā), a breathing apparatus stored around the mouth plate that releases vapors from holes in the golden lines on the back of his head, bearing a resemblance to fangs when extended.

Z-Bringer[]

Main article: Z-Bringer

ZO also rides on the Z-Bringer (Zブリンガー, Zetto Buringā), built by Dr. Mochizuki. Though resembling a regular motorcycle, the Z-Bringer changes along with ZO with ability to reach speeds up to 1300 km/h and resist heat up to 1000 degrees. ZO can use the Z-Bringer to execute the Z-Bringer Attack (Zブリンガーアタック, Zetto Buringā Attacku) Rider Break.

Legend Rider Devices[]

KRDCD-KamenRide ZO Rider Card — KamenRide: ZO

KamenRide: ZO (カメンライドZO, Kamenraido Zetto Ō) is the Rider Card which contains the power of Kamen Rider ZO. In All Riders vs. Dai-Shocker, Decade Complete Form Jumbo Formation performed the Final Dimension Kick, a variation of the Dimension Kick, transforming the Shōwa Riders, including ZO, and Heisei Riders into Kamen Ride cards for Decade to travel through as opposed to Final Attack Ride cards before hitting the target.

In theory, this card would allow Kamen Rider Decade to transform into ZO.

KRDCD-Final AttackRide ZO Rider Card — Final AttackRide: ZO

Final AttackRide: ZO (ファイナルアタックライドZO, Fainaru Attakuraido Zetto Ō)

Kamen Rider ZO Lockseed (仮面ライダーZOロックシード, Kamen Raidā Zetto Ō Rokkushīdo): A Lockseed bearing the likeness of Kamen Rider ZO, created when ZO was defeated in the battle between the Showa Riders and Heisei Riders. ^{[Heisei Rider vs. Showa Rider: Kamen Rider Taisen feat. Super Sentai]} The core image depicts ZO's waist while the lid backside image depicts Berry. When inserted into a Sengoku Driver or when channeled through the Showa Rider Lockseed, it would allow an Armored Rider to assume ZO Arms (ZOアームズ, Zetto Ō Āmuzu). It is styled for Zangetsu and Mars in the toyline.

Transformation: ZO Arms: Daijizen Neo Seimeitai!
- Squash: ZO Punch (ZOパンチ, Zetto Ō Panchi)
- Au Lait: Z-Bringer (Zブリンガー, Zetto Buringā)
- Sparking: ZO Kick (ZOキック, Zetto Ō Kikku)

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"(Digital beeping) ZO!"

―Activation announcement^[src]

"Dai shizen no chikara wo yadoshita neo seimei-tai, Jikken-tai Dai Ichigou wa...ZO da! (大自然の力を宿したネオ生命体、実験体第1号は…ZOだ！)

Translation: The Neonoid with the power of nature, Experiment No. 1 is... (Clock ticking noise) ZO!"

―Secondary activation announcement^[src]

"Rider Time! (Digital beeping and orcestral music) ZO!"

―Transformation announcement in the Ziku-Driver's right-hand slot^[src]

"Armor Time! (Digital beeping and orcestral music) ZO!"

―Transformation announcement in the Ziku-Driver's left-hand slot^[src]

"Finish Time! ZO! ZO Time (Break/Burst/Jack)!"

―Finisher announcement in left-hand slot^[src]

ZO Ridewatch (ZOライドウォッチ, Zetto Ō Raidowotchi): Based on Kamen Rider ZO, this Ridewatch would provide access to the ZOArmor. It is dated 1993.

References[]

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 Takeshobo. (2001). Masked Rider Chronicles: A History of Cyborg Soldier's Battle. p. 208-209. ISBN 978-4812407837.
↑ ^2.0 ^2.1 Kamen Rider Official Data/Perfect File.
↑ ^3.0 ^3.1 Hobby Japan. (2005). S.I.C. Official Diorama Story: S.I.C. Hero Saga. Vol. 1. p. 72. ISBN 978-4894253896.
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↑ 300 km/h^[4]

[mrp-1] 1.0 ^1.1 Takeshobo. (2001). Masked Rider Chronicles: A History of Cyborg Soldier's Battle. p. 208-209. ISBN 978-4812407837.

[odf-2] 2.0 ^2.1 Kamen Rider Official Data/Perfect File.

[sic-3] 3.0 ^3.1 Hobby Japan. (2005). S.I.C. Official Diorama Story: S.I.C. Hero Saga. Vol. 1. p. 72. ISBN 978-4894253896.

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[5] 300 km/h^[4]

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