 This article is about a Rider in Kamen Rider Decade.
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- For other characters with the same name, see Kotaro Minami (disambiguation).
Kotaro Minami (南 光太郎, Minami Kōtarō) is the first counterpart of the prime Kotaro Minami to appear in Kamen Rider Decade. Hailing from the World of Black RX, he fights as Kamen Rider Black RX (仮面ライダーBLACK RX, Kamen Raidā Burakku Āru Ekkusu, Masked Rider Black RX).
History[]
In an alternate reality where Kotaro attained his powers as Kamen Rider Black RX without becoming the Century King Black Sun, he fights against the Crisis Empire, allied with Kasumi no Joe. Recently though, Dai-Shocker began invading his world, forcing Kotaro to fight them as well. Even worse, an incident caused Joe to disappear, vanishing without a trace.
When Tsukasa Kadoya/Kamen Rider Decade and his allies came to RX's world, Shvarian initially mistook Tsukasa as Kasumi no Joe, ordering his grunts to kill him. Kotaro then appeared to stop them, transforming into Black RX. Amidst his battle against Shvarian, Kotaro was ambushed by two of Dai-Shocker's soldiers, being attacked by them. Tsukasa then transforms into Decade, defeating one of Dai-Shocker's soldiers; the other soldier and Shvarian retreating. Facing Tsukasa as Decade, Kotaro prepares to battle, believing him to be a new threat.
Before Kotaro could fight, Natsumi Hikari intervenes, convincing him that Tsukasa is not the Destroyer of Worlds that he heard about. Canceling his transformation, Kotaro explains the situation towards Tsukasa's group, with Tsukasa sulking over his own predicament.
Despite Natsumi and Yuusuke's words, Tsukasa remains dejected, creating a rift between them. Kotaro intervenes, suggesting that like how he is fighting to retrieve Joe back, Tsukasa is fighting for his friends' sakes as well. Dismissing Kotaro's motives as nonsensical, Tsukasa walks away from them.
Later, Natsumi's life is endangered from saving Tsukasa, with Apollogeist (A.R.)'s Perfector needed to save her. Learning of the situation from Yuusuke, Kotaro helps Tsukasa retrieve it, reaffirming his vow to fight for Joe. This time, Tsukasa accepts Kotaro's words, having been reminded of how much his friends meant.
During the battle against both Dai-Shocker and the Crisis Empire's forces, Apollogeist (A.R.) escapes into another world, using the chaotic situation to his advantage. Swiftly, Kotaro transforms into Bio-Rider Form and faces all other enemies on his own, allowing Tsukasa to chase after Apollogeist (A.R.).
Kotaro (Black RX on left) and Kotaro (Black on right)
With Tsukasa trapped into an alternate world and the Crisis Empire allying itself with Dai-Shocker, Apollogeist (A.R.) returns to Kotaro's world, intent on completing its invasion. Apollogeist (A.R.) confronts Kotaro, knowing him to be outnumbered. Suddenly though, Tsukasa appears before them, managing to return.
Apollogeist (A.R.) is unfazed by this predicament, believing the odds to still be in his favor; summoning several Kaijin to prove his point. Tsukasa rejects Apollogeist (A.R.)'s words, stating that Kotaro has continued to fight against such odds, so as to retrieve his loved ones. Dismissing Kotaro's efforts to be pointless. Apollogeist (A.R.) is infuriated when Tsukasa disagrees, the latter preaching the importance of camaraderie in defiance.
Once transforming into Decade, Tsukasa gains the Kamen Rider Black card, with Kaito as Diend taking it from him. Stating that Tsukasa cannot use the card, Kaito uses its powers to summon the other Kotaro (in person, and not as a manifestation). Nodding to each other, both Kotaro transform into Rider form, allied with Tsukasa and Kaito.
The four Riders fight against Apollogeist (A.R.) and his allies, destroying several of their forces. Though Tsukasa acquires Apollogeist (A.R.)'s Perfector, Kaito steals it away from him and retreats. Worse, Yusuke arrives to tell Tsukasa of Natsumi's condition, much to the latter's shock. Kotaro and his counterpart tell Tsukasa to leave the situation to them, allowing Tsukasa and Yusuke to return to Natsumi's hospital.
Facing Apollogeist (A.R.), Kotaro challenges him to a duel, both sides agreeing to fight without help. Fiercely clashing against one another, Kotaro proves himself the stronger combatant and deflects Apollogeist (A.R.)'s shield strike, stabbing him in the process. In desperation, Apollogeist (A.R.) summons the Rhinoceros Mutant to attack Kotaro. Witnessing Apollogeist (A.R.) go against his word, the other Kotaro assists his counterpart by destroying the Rhinoceros Mutant. The situation to their advantage, the two Riders use their Double Rider Kick on Apollogeist (A.R.), turning him back into his human form. Defeated, Apollogeist (A.R.) swears vengeance before escaping into an alternate world.
The battle won, Kotaro oversees his counterpart return to his own world, before reuniting with Tsukasa. Having learnt of Joe the Haze's situation, Kotaro calmly accepts it without issue. Surprised, Tsukasa questions whether Kotaro is okay being alone. Kotaro assures Tsukasa that he is not alone, as even when apart from one another, Joe the Haze will always be his friend, Glad to hear this, Tsukasa takes a photo of Kotaro, with Kotaro acknowledging Tsukasa to be his friend as well. Affirming Kotaro's words, Tsukasa gives out a chuckle and bids farewell. Kotaro nods in response, watching Tsukasa leave on his Rider Machine.
All Riders vs. Dai-Shocker[]
The original Kotaro Minami in All Riders vs. Dai-Shocker, appearing identical to his World of Black RX counterpart.
In Kamen Rider Decade: All Riders vs. Dai-Shocker, just as most other A.R. World riders, this Kotaro's existence is presumably ignored, and the original Kotaro Minami appears - although in his movie appearance, the original Kotaro was portrayed as identical to this version of the character.
Personality[]
Similar to his original counterpart, Kotaro is an honorable man with a firm sense of loyalty. Since the disappearance of his friend, Kotaro has made it his mission to locate Joe, vowing to fight all odds. Though initially hostile to Tsukasa's presence as Decade, Kotaro quickly accepted him as a fellow Rider via Natsumi's words, encouraging Tsukasa to not take his friends for granted.
Fighting Style[]
Possessing three Rider forms, Kotaro utilizes each accordingly, dependent on the foe faced. As Black RX, Kotaro has sufficient strength and speed, with the Revolcane being his personal weapon. As Roborider, Kotaro relies on power and endurance, alongside the Vortech Shooter for long-ranged battles. In Biorider form, Kotaro gains access to great speed and agility, alongside liquid-based abilites and the Bioblade. Combined with his immense skill in combat, Kotaro is shown to be a highly skilled fighter, suffering no defeats onscreen.
Evidently, Kotaro is also a swift learner, overwhelming Shvarian in a rematch with RX form alone. Unlike their initial encounter, Kotaro did not lose momentum when Dai-Shocker intervened in the battle, with Biorider winning against all four foes simultaneously.
Forms[]
Kamen Rider Black RX
- Rider Height: 198.8 cm
- Rider Weight: 88 kg
Rider Senses:
- Eyesight: 3 km[3]
Ability Parameters:
- Punching Power: 70 t[4]
- Lifting Power: 1 t[3]
- Kicking Power: 120 t[4][5][note 1]
- Maximum Jump Height: 60 m[1][2][3]
- Maximum Running Speed: Approx. 100 m per 1.1 seconds[note 2]
Black RX is a photosynthetic warrior as well as the evolved form of Black, using the sun as his main energy source.
Appearances: Decade Episodes 26-27.
RX Roborider
- Rider Height: 198.8 cm
- Rider Weight: 88 kg
Ability Parameters:
- Punching Power: 84 t[note 3]
- Kicking Power: 144 t[note 4][note 5]
- Maximum Jump Height: 48 m[3][note 6]
Roborider (ロボライダー, Robo Raidā) is a form where Black RX 's armor becomes bulky and more robotic-like, with black and yellow coloring and his Sunriser resembles a gearbox. During his duration as the "Prince of Sadness", both his strength and defense are enhanced. He is also unharmed by explosions or projectile weapons. The only downsides are that he moves slower than Black RX as well as possessing semi-robotic movement, slowing his reaction time.
This form is exclusive to Decade Episode 26
RX Biorider
- Rider Height: 198.8 cm
- Rider Weight: 88 kg
Ability Parameters:
Biorider (バイオライダー, Baio Raidā) is a form where Black RX's armor becomes much sleeker, blue and silver all over and his Sunriser belt resembles a single Kingstone one. During his duration as the "Prince of Anger", his speed is enhanced. He can also transform with speed of up to 1000m into gel for escaping traps or attacking enemies while not getting hurt in the process, as he is near invincible while in his gel form. Out of it, however, RX sacrifices armor strength, leaving him more vulnerable to powerful attacks.
This form is exclusive to Decade Episode 26Equipment[]
Devices[]
- Sunriser - Black RX's transformation device
- Revolcane - Black RX's personal weapon
- Wrist Communicator - Black RX's wrist-mounted communicator that he uses to summon his vehicles.
- Vortech Shooter - Roborider's personal weapon
- Bio Blade - Biorider's personal weapon
Vehicles[]
- Acrobatter - The revived version of the Battle Hopper used by Black RX
- Roboizer - An alternate form of the Acrobatter used by Roborider
- Macjabber - An alternate form of the Acrobatter used by Biorider.
- Ridoron - Black RX's personal car
Rider Card[]
KamenRide: Black RX
- KamenRide: Black RX (カメンライドブラックアールエックス, Kamenraido Burakku Āru Ekkusu): A Rider Card containing the power of Kamen Rider Black RX.
Kamen Rider Diend first used the card in the World of Decade, summoning RX alongside Super-1 and Agito to fight Dr. Shinigami and the Dai-Shocker Soldiers in the 7-Eleven promotional campaign.
Trivia[]
- Alongside Sohji, Kotaro Minami (A.R. World) is among the few A.R. primary Riders in Kamen Rider Decade to not require any emotional guidance by Tsukasa Kadoya/Kamen Rider Decade, instead being the one to remind Tsukasa of the importance of camaraderie and unity.
- Interestingly, like Sohji and Daisuke Yamamoto (A.R. World), Kotaro Minami (A.R. World) is also the only A.R. primary Rider to never be defeated in a fair battle, essentially proving more than capable of handling the Crisis Empire and Dai-Shocker's monsters alone.
Trivia[]
- As seasoned fans of Kamen Rider Black and Kamen Rider Black RX can likely attest to, the origins for this version of Kotaro make little sense. To note, the original Kotaro became Black RX by first being converted into a Century King by Gorgom, followed with a mutation during a life-or-death situation against the Crisis Empire.
- Notably, it is never revealed whether this Kotaro was ever involved with the Gorgom of his world, assuming an iteration of it even exists.
Appearances[]
Kamen Rider Decade
- Episode 26: RX! Dai-Shocker Attack
- Episode 27: Black × Black RX
- Kamen Rider Decade: World Destruction Chapter
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Hobby Japan. (2005). S.I.C. Official Diorama Story: S.I.C. Hero Saga. Vol. 1. p. 59-61. ISBN 978-4894253896.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 Takeshobo. (2001). Masked Rider Chronicles: A History of Cyborg Soldier's Battle. p. 170, 186-189. ISBN 978-4812407837.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 Kamen Rider Official Data/Perfect File.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Kamen Rider Battle: Ganbarizing card: G3-051.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Futabasha. (2013). General Facts of Kamen Rider: Turbulent Fierce Battle Chapter. p. 82. ISBN 978-4575306040.
- ↑ Kamen Rider Battle: Ganbarizing card: K1-052.
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