 This article is about a rider form used by several identities in Kamen Rider Gaim.
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Kamen Rider Zangetsu Shin
Kamen Rider Zangetsu Shin (仮面ライダー斬月 真 [ザンゲツ シン], Kamen Raidā Zangetsu Shin) may refer to either of the Kureshima brothers. It is also an upgraded form of the original Zangetsu, using a Genesis Driver. Access to this form is eventually lost forever due to Ryoma Sengoku destroying the Genesis Driver needed for it, until the original wielder, Takatora Kureshima, soon regains its powers after the defeat of the supposed deceased Ryoma in Movie War Full Throttle.
Arms
Like with the other Lockseed-using Kamen Riders, Kamen Rider Zangetsu Shin's forms are called Arms (アームズ, Āmuzu). His Genesis Driver announces "Soda" (ソーダ, Sōda) before every transformation.
By pushing the Genesis Driver's Seaboll Compressor into the Energy Lockseed after transforming from one to two times, Zangetsu Shin can activate one of two finishing moves based on his current Arms form: Squash (スカッシュ, Sukasshu) or Sparking (スパーキング, Supākingu). In addition to the Genesis Driver's finishing moves, Zangetsu Shin can perform a Sonic Volley (ソニックボレー, Sonikku Borē) finishing attack by inserting an Energy Lockseed into the Energy Drive Bay of his Sonic Arrow.
Genetic Ride Wear
The Genetic Ride Wear (ゲネティックライドウェア, Genetikku Raido Uēa) is Zangetsu Shin's default form undersuit, which is briefly seen during Zangetsu Shin's transformation sequence before the Armor Part attaches. 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.
Melon Energy Arms
- "Soda! Melon Energy Arms! (Japanese techno music)"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
- Height: 206 cm.
- Weight: 109 kg.
Ability Perimeters (Takatora usage):
- Punching power: 14.3 t.
- Kicking power: 18.2 t.
- Maximum jump height: 24 m.
- Maximum running speed: 100 m. per 6.1 sec.
Melon Energy Arms (メロンエナジーアームズ, Meron Enajī Āmuzu) is Zangetsu Shin's default Yubari King cantaloupe-based armored Japanese Samurai form. Accessed through the Melon Energy Lockseed, this form's Arms Weapon is the Sonic Arrow, while the helmet Zangetsu Shin wears is the Barilon Kabuto (バリロンカブト, Bariron Kabuto, lit. "Barilon Helmet") with the Steering Eye (ステアリングアイ, Sutearingu Ai) visor.
Compared to his fellow New Generation Riders, Zangetsu Shin can throw the 2nd hardest punch and his kicks are the third strongest. His agility stats, however, are about average.
This Arms has two finishing attacks.
- Sonic Volley (ソニックボレー, Sonikku Borē): After Zangetsu Shin locks the Melon Energy Lockseed into the Sonic Arrow, he fires either a powerful arrow shot that when it hits a target can pierce through their body and slice it into multiple pieces before exploding or a volley of arrow shots.
- Unnamed Rider Slash: After Zangetsu Shin activates his Genesis Driver's Squash function, he fuels all the energy from the Melon Energy Lockseed into his body, which is then converted into his Sonic Arrow before he slashes the target.
(Takatora's shooting ver.)
(Mitsuzane ver.)
(Takatora's slash ver.)
(Mitsuzane ver.)
- Used by Takatora Kureshima: Episodes 12-14, 19-20, 22-23, Kamen Rider Taisen, 27-28, Golden Fruits Cup!, Movie War Full Throttle
- Used by Mitsuzane Kureshima: Episodes 28-29, 31, 33, 35-36, 38, 40-41
These Arms involve Lockseeds that are normally used by a different New Generation Rider. None of these Arms were assumed on-screen, but can be simulated via the Arms Change toyline.
Lemon Energy Arms
- "Soda! Lemon Energy Arms: Fight, Power! Fight, Power! Fi-Fi-Fi-Fi-Fight!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
Lemon Energy Arms (レモンエナジーアームズ, Remon Enajī Āmuzu) is Zangetsu-Shin's lemon-based armored European Knight form. Accessed through the Lemon Energy Lockseed, this form's Arms Weapon is the Sonic Arrow, while the helmet Zangetsu-Shin wears is the Lemos Headpiece (レーモスヘッドピース, Rēmosu Heddopīsu) with the Steering Eye (ステアリングアイ, Sutearingu Ai) visor.
Cherry Energy Arms
- "Soda! Cherry Energy Arms! (Techno beat music)"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
Cherry Energy Arms (チェリーエナジーアームズ, Cherī Enajī Āmuzu) is Zangetsu-Shin's cherry-based armored European Viking form. Accessed through the Cherry Energy Lockseed, this form's Arms Weapon is the Sonic Arrow, while the helmet Zangetsu-Shin wears is the Cher Headpiece (チェルヘッドピース, Cheru Heddopīsu) with the Steering Eye (ステアリングアイ, Sutearingu Ai) visor.
Peach Energy Arms
- "Soda! Peach Energy Arms! (Arabian techno music)"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
Peach Energy Arms (ピーチエナジーアームズ, Pīchi Enajī Āmuzu) is Zangetsu-Shin's peach-based armored Arabian Soldier form. Accessed through the Peach Energy Lockseed, this form's Arms Weapon is the Sonic Arrow, while the helmet Zangetsu-Shin wears is the Momoc Headpiece (モモックヘッドピース, Momokku Heddopīsu, lit. "Pink Headpiece") with the Steering Eye (ステアリングアイ, Sutearingu Ai) visor.
Dragon Energy Arms
- "SODA! Dragon Energy Arms!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
Dragon Energy Arms (ドラゴンエナジーアームズ, Doragon Enajī Āmuzu) is Zangetsu-Shin's pitaya-based (specifically the Pitahaya blanca) armored European Knight form, as well as his ultimate form. Accessed through the Dragon Fruits Energy Lockseed, this form's Arms Weapon is the Sonic Arrow.
The Rider Arms (ライダーアームズ, Raidā Āmuzu) are forms based on past Kamen Riders. Inexplicably, the New Generation Riders are capable of using the Legend Rider Lockseeds despite none of them being Class S Energy Lockseeds. All of these forms are exclusive to Kamen Rider Battle: Ganbarizing. However, some of these forms are also used in the norm by other Armored and New Generation Riders.
Agito Arms
- "Liquid! Agito Arms: Mezamero, Sono Tamashii!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
Agito Arms (アギトアームズ, Agito Āmuzu) is a Legend Rider Arms based on Kamen Rider Agito's Ground Form, as well as utilizing the power of Storm Form and Flame Form in the same manner as his Trinity Form. Accessed through the Agito Lockseed, this form's Arms Weapons are the Storm Halberd and Flame Saber.
Equipment
Devices
- Genesis Driver - Transformation device
- Lockseeds - Gives access to Zangetsu Shin's Arms changes, depending on which lock is used
Weapons
- Arms Weapons - Weapons that come with the Arms:
- Sonic Arrow - Zangetsu Shin Melon Energy Arms' personal weapon
- Storm Halberd - One of Zangetsu Shin Agito Arms' personal weapons
- Flame Saber - One of Zangetsu Shin Agito Arms' personal weapons