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Kenshin Nagamine (長嶺謙信, Nagamine Kenshin)[1] was a swordsman of the Sword of Logos who transformed into Kamen Rider Blades (仮面ライダーブレイズ, Kamen Raidā Bureizu), predating his student Rintaro Shindo.
History[]
Background[]
Nagamine training Rintaro to become his successor.
Kenshin Nagamine was the previous Water Swordsman who belonged to the Sword of Logos, an organization responsible for protecting the balance of the world. He was a member of Sophia's sect and acquainted with Daichi Kamijo and Hayato Fukamiya. Nagamine had also trained a young Rintaro Shindo, who he expected to become his successor. At some point, he was able to harness the three Wonder Ride Books connected to Suiseiken Nagare.
The Sword of Logos Tragedy[]
Nagamine killed by Zooous in battle.
Fifteen years ago, the Sword of Logos recieved a distress call that the Megid was attacking the city. This was a distraction orchestrated by Kamen Rider Calibur in his attempts to seize the Almighty Book from the Sword of Logos. During the battle, Nagamine fought against Zooous and was struck down by his opponent's sheer strength. His death was amoung many that resulted in the Northern Base severely diminished since the tragedy.
Legacy[]
Nagamine encourages Rintaro in spirit.
In present day, his apprentice Rintaro would inherit becoming the current Blades. He would come face to face with Zooous, determined to avenge Nagamine's honor. After Rintaro unlocked the power of Tategami Hyoujuusenki and vanquished Zooous, Nagamine's spirit appeared and congratulated his student for finding his true strength.
Personality[]
Like his student, Nagamine took his duties as a member of Sword of Logos seriously. According to the Kamen Rider Buster manga, he was noted to be a compassionate swordsman who takes in and raises orphans. When he reads a book to a child, he speaks clearly with the correct pronunciation. Nagamine was considered to be a father figure in Rintaro's life to fill the absense of his own father, and turn, Nagamine himself treated Rintaro like his own and kept encouraging him even in spirit.
Kamen Rider Blades[]
Lion Senki
- "Nagare Battou! Lion Senki! Nagare Issatsu! Hyakujuu no oh to Suiseiken Nagare ga majiwaru toki konpeki no tsurugi ga kiba wo muku!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
- Rider Height: 217.0 cm
- Rider Weight: 99.7 kg
- Ability Parameters[2]
- Punching Power: 10.4 t
- Kicking Power: 17.8 t
- Maximum Jump Height: 17.8 m
- Maximum Running Speed: 100 m per 4.3 seconds
Lion Senki (ライオン戦記, Raion Senki) is Blades' lion-based primary form accessed by using the Lion Senki Wonder Ride Book in the Seiken Swordriver.
In this form, Blades has slightly higher punching power and running speed when compared to Saber Brave Dragon, but has lower kicking power and maximum jump height.
Lion Senki consists of the following parts:
- Blades Helm Lion Senki (ブレイズヘルム ライオン戦記, Bureizu Herumu Raion Senki): The helmet.
- Sword Crown (ソードクラウン, Sōdo Kuraun): It is installed on the top of the head as a proof of being selected by a Seiken. It has the role of adjusting the state of Kamen Rider Blades and the Seiken, and adjusts the power balance between them and cancels transformation in an emergency. It is also a blade with a sharp edge, and can also be used in battle.
- Right Mask (ライトマスク, Raito Masuku): The right mask on the helmet. It has the property of strongly acting on the sword technique of the user and exerts various abilities by applying the power of the Wonder Ride Book stored in the right shelf of the Seiken Swordriver. In particular, it is said to be compatible with the God Beast-based Wonder Ride Books.
- Lion Senki Mask (ライオンセンキマスク, Raion Senki Masuku): The helmet's center mask. With the power of the Lion Senki Wonder Ride Book, your eyesight and hearing will be sharpened, and you will be able to catch your prey sensitively.
- Horizon Visor (ホライゾンバイザー, Horaizon Baizā): The visor. Accurately grasp the object like a water mirror and calmly assess the situation.
- Left Mask (レフトマスク, Refuto Masuku): The left mask on the helmet. It has a characteristic that strongly affects the activation of special abilities by the user and exerts various abilities by putting the power of the Wonder Ride Book contained in the left shelf of the Seiken Swordriver. It is said to be particularly compatible with the Story-based Wonder Ride Book.
- Sword Robe (ソードローブ, Sōdo Rōbu): The suit granted by the user of the Seiken "Suiseiken Nagare". It is attached at the same time as the awakening of the Seiken and gives the user the power to fight such as improving sword skills, strengthening physical abilities, and activating special abilities. This characteristic is assigned to the right half of the body, the center of the body, which is based on the Animal "Lion Senki", and the left half of the body.
- Breas Lion (ブレスライオン, Buresu Raion): The chest armor. It possesses the power of the animal "Lion Senki", and brings supple and high athletic ability to the user as a rule of thumb possessed by the King of Beasts. In addition, it is possible to release a violent torrent from the mouth of Lion Senki, which can be diverted to protect or capture the subject by adjusting the torrent.
- Maned Il (メインドイル, Meindo Iru, short for "Maned Mail"): The armor that extends from the front to the back, reminiscent of a flowing coat, sheds all shocks and resistance. As a result, it is possible to obtain the effect of speeding up running power and even combat motion.
- Noble Sault (ノーブルソルト, Nōburu Soruto): The legs and feet of the suit. Brings agile leg strength like a lion, runs through the ground, and accurately kills prey with sharp claws. Also, when the Special Move is activated, the destructive power of the kick is greatly increased by putting together a tremendous stream of water.
- Ride Right (ライドライト, Raido Raito): The right side of the body. It has the property of strongly acting on the sword technique of the user and exerts various abilities by applying the power of the Wonder Ride Book stored in the light shelf of the Seiken Swordriver. In particular, it is said to be compatible with the God Beast-based Wonder Ride Books.
- Ride Left (ライドレフト, Raido Refuto): The left side of the body. It has the property of strongly acting on the activation of special abilities by the user and exerts various abilities by applying the power of the Wonder Ride Book stored in the left shelf of the Seiken Swordriver. Especially, it is said that it goes well with the story-based Wonder Ride Books.
- Ride Arm (ライドアーム, Raido Āmu): The arms. The exterior of the armor "Sword Robe" is laminated armor called "Page Armor" (ページアーマー, Pēji Āmā), which is formed by stacking trained plate armor in multiple layers. As a result, it has acquired strong defense and the flexibility to follow various actions.
Fantastic Lion
- "Nagare Battou! Aoki yajuu no (Aoki Yajuu no!) tategami ga (Tategami ga!) sora ni nabiku! (Sora ni nabiku!) Fantastic Lion! Nagare Sansatsu! Konpeki no tsurugi ga kiba wo muki ginga wo seisu!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
- Rider Height: 217.0 cm
- Rider Weight: 120.8 kg
- Ability Parameters[3]
- Punching Power: 19.5 t
- Kicking Power: 32.8 t
- Maximum Jump Height: 30.5 m
- Maximum Running Speed: 100 m per 3.4 seconds
Fantastic Lion (ファンタスティックライオン, Fantasutikku Raion) is Blades' lion, Peter Pan and Pegasus-based form accessed by using the Tenkuu no Pegasus, Lion Senki and Peter Fantasista Wonder Ride Book in the Seiken Swordriver.
Though Kenshin's usage of this form was not explicitly shown on-screen, he was implied to have used it in battle before as mentioned by his student.
Fantastic Lion adds on the following parts:
- Blades Helm Fantastic Lion (ブレイズヘルム ファンタスティックライオン, Bureizu Herumu Fantasutikku Raion): The helmet.
- Tenkuu no Pegasus Mask (テンクウノペガサスマスク, Tenkuu no Pegasasu Masuku): The right mask on the helmet. With the power of the Tenkuu no Pegasus Wonder Ride Book, the spatial recognition ability to dance in the sky has been expanded.
- Pegasus Bauld (ピーターファンボールド, Pegasasu Bōrudo, play on the words "Pegasus Pauldron"): The right shoulder. It possesses the power of the God Beast "Tenkuu no Pegasus", and brings the power and speed of heaven.
- Firmamen Mail (ファーマメンメイル, Fāmamen Meiru, play on the words "Firmament Mail"): The right side of the suit. The armor wrapped in majestic wings dispels all disasters with its flapping wings. In addition, the wings can combine with the "Peter Acrobat" from the "Illusio Mail" to allow the user achieve full flight.
- Starry Bracer (スターリーブレーサー, Sutārī Burēsā): The right arm. The wonder combo further strengthens the user's strength, and brings straightness and speed like a comet to the right arm when wielding the Seiken Suiseiken Nagare, increasing Blades' sword technique beyond.
Equipment[]
Devices[]
- Seiken Swordriver - Transformation device
- Wonder Ride Books - Transformation trinkets
- Hissatsuholder - Carrying straps for Wonder Ride Books.
Weapons[]
- Suiseiken Nagare - Transformation device and personal weapon.
Relationships[]
Allies[]
- Sophia: She was his mentor.
- Rintaro Shindo/Kamen Rider Blades (II): His successor and student. To Rintaro, Kenshin was like a father to him.
- Ryo Ogami/Kamen Rider Buster: They are former companions of the Sword of Logos.
- Tetsuo Daishinji/Kamen Rider Slash: They are former companions of the Sword of Logos.
- Hayato Fukamiya/Kamen Rider Calibur (I): They are former companions of the Sword of Logos.
- Daichi Kamijo/Kamen Rider Saber/Kamen Rider Calibur (II): They are former companions of the Sword of Logos.
Enemies[]
- Zooous: According to Zooous, the two fought in battle 15 years ago where it claimed Kenshin's life.
Behind the Scenes[]
Portrayal[]
Kenshin Nagamine is portrayed by Masashi Mikami (三上 真史, Mikami Masashi), known for portraying Souta Mogami
(BoukenBlue) in the Super Sentai series GoGo Sentai Boukenger[4]
Etymology[]
- Kenshin's name is a pun on "Kenshi", which translates to "Swordsman", defining his status once as a member of the Sword of Logos.
- Part of his last name, "Naga", is a pun on "Nagare", which translates to "Flow", as in his personal weapon: the Suiseiken Nagare.
- As with the naming scheme of all the Saber Riders, Blades' name is the plural form of the word "blade", the razor portion of a sword.
- As with the naming scheme of other members of Sword of Logos, Kenshin Nagamine, contain not one but two homophones of the character Gami (神) often serving as an alternate kanji reading of "Kami", or "god".
Notes[]
- In Episode 7, Rintaro mentioned that Kenshin was capable of accessing Fantastic Lion.
Appearances[]
References[]
- ↑ https://natalie.mu/eiga/news/400014
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "TV Asahi's page for Blades Lion Senki". https://www.tv-asahi.co.jp/saber/rider/blades/lion_senki/stand.html.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "TV Asahi's page for Blades Fantastic Lion". https://www.tv-asahi.co.jp/saber/rider/blades/fantastic_lion/stand.html.
- ↑ https://twitter.com/eiga_natalie/status/1315087238045200385