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- "This is my/our stage now! (ここからが俺（たち）のステージだ！, Koko kara ga ore(-tachi) no sutēji da!)"
- ―Gaim's pre-battle catchphrase[src]
Kouta Kazuraba (葛葉 紘汰, Kazuraba Kōta) is the main protagonist of Kamen Rider Gaim. He is a former dancer for Team Gaim who transforms into Kamen Rider Gaim (仮面ライダー鎧武, Kamen Raidā Gaimu, lit. "Armored Warrior").
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History[]
Background[]
A photo of young Kouta with a stray dog.
Kouta Kazuraba was born on January 30, 1993[1] as the second child of his unnamed parents, however they passed away in an accident causing him to be raised by his older sister Akira Kazuraba. Throughout high school, Kouta was often "bullied" by Kaito Kumon due to his weak and polite demeanor that Kaito hated. After high school graduation, Kouta joined Team Gaim as one of their dancers to express himself as the youthful young adult he was. However as both him and his sister were financially struggling, he quit Team Gaim to find a job. This caused his fellow dance mate Mai Takatsukasa to resent him as she views that Kouta left because he got bored and wanted "be an adult."
Becoming a Kamen Rider[]
Mai and Kouta finds Yuya's Sengoku Driver.
Kouta received a text message from Team Gaim's leader, Yuya Sumii, who wanted to show him a beneficial item to help their team. Upon arriving at the meeting location with Mai, they are unable to found Yuya and instead, discover a mysterious forest home to the Inves. They find the dropped belt and used it with a freshly ripened Lockseed to fight an Inves that targeted him and Mai. After several attempts to use the belt at work, Kouta decides to rejoin Team Gaim and use the belt to play in the Inves Games, earning him the name "Armored Rider Gaim" as he becomes Team Gaim's official member in Yuya's stead. As Kouta continued to use the belt to help further his winnings for both Team Gaim and himself, he quickly realized that the Sengoku Driver was not a toy after a near-death experience against Zangetsu. Temporarily giving up his powers, Kouta comes to the realization that with great power comes great responsibility after seeing Mitsuzane not give in to defeat. Kouta returns to being Gaim and overcomes a predicament with Bravo. [Transform! The Orange from the Sky!?] [Shock! The Rival's Banana Transformation!?]
Fighting Alongside Wizard[]
Kouta hears a cry for help coming from the World within the Magic Stone.
Kouta later appears in the World within the Magic Stone. Summoned by Haruto and assuming Orange Arms, Gaim helps Kamen Rider Wizard and Haruto against Amadum's minions. Later, he is summoned once more by Haruto, this time, joining forces with all his other titular predecessors and inheriting the name of Kamen Rider Gaim. After this event, [The Kamen Rider Rings] [Neverending Story]
Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider Gaim & Wizard: The Fateful Sengoku Movie Battle[]
the Beat Riders have a dance off in a stadium filled with tons of fans, competing against each other. However, the Nepenthes Monster attacks, causing Ryugen, Baron, and Gaim to follow it via a Crack into the Sengoku Period World. Kouta and Mitsuzane become Ieyasu's replacement Bujins. With the "death" of Mitsuzane, Kouta finds himself broken, resolving to never fight again. However, he is confronted by Mai and Haruto Soma that to fight also means to protect something you care about. Taking these words to heart, Kouta uses this as his newfound inspiration to fight, gaining the resolve to beat Baron and earn his allegiance in defeating Bujin Gaim and the Nepenthes Monster. Freeing Mitsuzane from the Nepenthes Monster and Bujin Gaim, Kouta teams up with the other Armored Riders, Wizard, and Beast, destroying the two villains. In the aftermath, the group returns to Zawame, leaving the Sengoku Period World, and Helheim Forest, resuming their tournament.
Discovering Yggdrasill's Secrets[]
After cracks began to indiscriminately open and close, Mai gets stranded in the forest but is she rescued by Kouta, Mitchy, and Kaito. However, Mitchy believes that if Mai was stranded in the forest, then an Inves may have potentially got stranded in their world. Kouta and Mitchy attempt to recruit the the other Beat Rider teams to help them defend the city, they are turned out and forced to do the deed themselves. They track and defeat the Inves, but in the process discover that Yggdrasill along with the white Armored Rider is erasing evidence.
- "Whenever we look at on it, it was around the time the gears began to turn. In reality, we knew nothing about our fates that were already set in stone. We believed that by just chasing our dreams, we can finally grow up, but that's not something you can just wish yourself into. You stop being a child the moment you're forced to grow up. We would learn that in the endless war that was to come."
- ―Kouta looking back on his actions and looking back at all of his friends and rivals[src]
To lure out the puppet master behind the Drivers as well as the identity of the white Rider, they set up a raid disguised as a Christmas-themed game with the other Beat Rider leaders. With the other Riders fighting each other, Kouta infiltrates the scientist ranks and learns that the Riders were just guinea pigs for Yggdrasill, with their transformation data being fed back. Mitchy asked Kouta to stop transforming and keep what they learned a secret, but Kouta insisted on doing so to protect the people from the Inves.
Kamen Rider Gaim Hyper Battle DVD: Fresh Orange Arms is Born![]
During the Hyper Battle Video, Kouta's Lockseeds become rusted. Going through a great effort to revitalize the Lockseeds with Kaito and Mai, his Orange Lockseed eventually becomes fresh. Kouta uses the Fresh Orange Arms against Ryugen Pine Arms - defeating him with a Fresh Orange Squash (Rider Kick). He also defeats Baron Kiwi Arms with a Fresh Orange Au Lait (Rider Slash) and even manages to gain the upper hand against Zangetsu Mango Arms, defeating the unrivaled White Armored Rider with a Fresh Orange Sparking (Rider Slash), shocking the latter and marks the first time Kouta defeats Takatora. In the aftermath, he reveals that his Pine Lockseed also turned fresh, despite that it was Kaito who finally has a fresh smile, a nod to the fact that Kaito's first Fruit Lockseed was the Pine that Kouta now has, not Banana.
Becoming Stronger[]
Kouta breaks down as Sid kills Hase.
With the Beat Riders becoming scapegoats for the rampage Inves, Kouta and Kaito follow a lead to a crack where they are forced to fight against Ryoji Hase, who has turned into an Inves. Struggling with his inability to kill Hase, Kouta watches in despair as Sid singlehandedly kill Hase. After he and Kaito were "arrested" by Yggdrasill, they were both granted an audience with Ryoma Sengoku, who wants them both to help him with his research. They refused, and Kouta, after proving his determination to protect the city to DJ Sagara, was given a Lemon Energy Lockseed and Genesis Core.
- "I...I've been fighting because I couldn't live with what Yggdrasill was doing. But I did exactly the same thing. I claimed I was protecting people, but I had to sacrifice others to do it. Then what am I fighting for? Just to decide who would be saved and who would have to go? Can you call that protecting at all?"
- ―Kouta's conversation with DJ Sagara who reveals himself in Kouta's time of need[src]
Jimber Lemon Arms debuts.
After escaping, Kouta learns that Team Red Hot has been committing crimes and confronts them. However, the Inves they summon rampage out of control, prompting Kouta to access Jimber Lemon Arms to defeat it. However he learns that the recent Inves attacks has tarnished the reputation of the Beat Riders, who were being held responsible. In the midst of this, Akira is kidnapped by Oren and Yoko to force Kouta to give up being Gaim. However unbeknownst to him, Mitchy had "betrayed" the other side to help him. As Yggdrasill recruited Oren to foil the Beat Riders' All-Team dance show, Kouta alongside newcomer Rider Zack as Kamen Rider Knuckle protected the dancers. [The New Arms! Jimber Lemon is Born!] [Farewell, Beat Riders][Yggdrasill's Secret] [The Truth of One-Seventh]
Kaichidoki Arms debuts
Going along with Kaito's plan to raid Yggdrasill from inside the forest, Kouta clashes with Takatora with their differing ideals of what's best for humanity. Knowing that Kouta could handle the truth, Takatora guides him through the old civilization and reveals the truth of what was left for humanity. After telling Mitchy of what he learned, Kouta learns from Sid of the Scalar System that roams over Yggdrasill Tower, which can annihilate the city with the touch of a button. Ryoma elaborates to Kouta that Yggdrasill plans to cull the population down to a seventh of it current number, a plan that Kouta deeply resented. He confronts Takatora at Yggdrasill, only to have his spirit shattered when he discovers that he was the one who killed Yuya, who had turned into the very first Inves Kouta had defeated. A broken Kouta is visited by DJ Sagara, who encourages Kouta to, instead of hating Yggdrasill, destroy the constant rule that sacrifice is needed to achieve hope, and gives him the Kachidoki Lockseed while tasking him with finding the Overlords before Ryoma can. Through his newfound purpose, Gaim Kachidoki Arms annihilates an armada of Kurokage Troopers and is able to trade blows with Zangetsu Shin. He ultimately destroys the Scalar Weapons that threaten Zawame City. [The New Arms! Jimber Lemon is Born!] [Farewell, Beat Riders][Yggdrasill's Secret] [The Truth of One-Seventh][Now Depart for the Front Line! Kachidoki Arms!]
Fighting Alongside Other Heroes[]
Kamen Rider Gaim alongside the ToQgers.
Kouta attempts to send Mai away with the ToQgers, but she is captured by the Badan Underground Empire. He successfully saves her. During the events of Kamen Rider Taisen, he joins Mai into an abandoned construction site and meet a boy named Shu, who has otherworldly powers. The boy is targeted by both Badan and the Showa Riders, causing Kouta to watch over the boy. Eventually he faces off against the boy's father, Ren Aoi, who uses the Fifteen Lockseed and Heisei Rider Lockseed to transform into Kamen Rider Fifteen. Kouta also joins forces with the remainder of the Heisei Riders against the Showa Riders. With just Gaim and ZX left as the only two riders, ZX obtains all the Rider Lockseeds and flings them at Gaim, causing Gaim to surge with power and summon the defeated Riders causing the Showa and Heisei Riders to team up against Badan. Kouta uses the 1go Arms from the Showa Rider Lockseed to defeat Fifteen. Despite defeating Badan, Kamen Rider 1 still believed that the hate between the Showa and Heisei Riders are real. The two sides commence battle once more, but the battle ends when 1 admits defeat after seeing Gaim protecting a lone flower in the battlefield, acknowledging Gaim's will to protect life as true strength, and Gaim as a real Kamen Rider. The Riders call a truce and the Showa Riders congratulate the young Riders.
- An alternate ending to this film exists where Kouta admits defeat to Hongo, realizing that Hongo had been holding back the entire fight. The battle ends, and Kouta learns from it that real strength is kindness. He is then recognized by Kamen Rider 1 as a true Kamen Rider.
[Ressha Sentai ToQger Vs. Kamen Rider Gaim Spring Vacation Combining Special] [Heisei Rider vs. Showa Rider: Kamen Rider Taisen feat. Super Sentai]
Kouta and Mai two find a robot by the name of Jiro. Kouta lets Jiro stay at his apartment showing Jiro that they need to protect people. However, Jiro is overwhelmed by two conflicting processes and wishes to protect those he cares about and wants to regain his lost memories. Gaim reboots Jiro, allowing Jiro to regain his lost memories and become Kikaider, and the two gang up against Hakaider (Ryoma). In the aftermath, Kouta bids his farewell to Jiro, the latter unable to recognize Kouta, which saddens him. [The Red and Blue Kikaider]
The Invasion Begins[]
Kouta and Takatora come to a truce.
Thanks to DJ Sagara's help, Kouta now began his search for the Overlords, only to realize that they have become disillusioned after centuries of boredom. After being confronted by Mai with his recent secretive nature, he is forced to tell her everything, which led to him being unknowingly betrayed by Mitchy during his struggle to gain the Over Lords' attention. Now stranded in the forest, Kouta rendezvous' with Oren and the two aid Takatora in protecting a Yggdrasill base from Demushu's rampage. Kouta comes to a truce with Takatora, with the latter realizing that the Over Lords are the key to saving humanity rather than culling humanity through Project Ark. After notifying Mai this new truce, Kouta lands a job working at Drupers and receives a delivery order to an abandoned warehouse, not knowing it was a trap and was ambushed by Zangetsu Shin. Thankfully Kouta was followed by Kaito, who engages in battle with Zangetsu. In the aftermath, Kaito berates Kouta for being too trusting of others. [The New Formidable Enemy: Over Lord] [When You Know the Truth...]
Kiwami Arms debuts.
- "Right now, I need more power! Kaito...and the rest are still fighting. I can't just leave everything to them! Whether it's enough or not...can't be known. Right now...all I can do...is think about what I can do, right now!"
- ―Kouta's explanation to DJ Sagara while struggling to obtain Kiwami Lockseed[src]
Through a long chain of events to encourage the Over Lords to stop their invasion of Helheim, Gaim is faced to battle Zangetsu Shin numerous times, not knowing that it was actually Mitzuane behind the mask attempting to betray Kouta's newfound friendship and trust in Takatora. When Sid was later "spotted" in the forest, Kouta and Kaito were asked to find him, but in the process allows Demushu to escape to Earth. Kouta and Kaito fight Demushu, and Kouta loses faith in attempting to communicate with the Over Lords. Demushu overpowers the two and wounds Kouta, prompting Kaito to escape with him while Yoko and several Kurokage troopers attempt to capture Demushu. Kaito brings Kouta back to Team Gaim's garage and tells him his reasoning for wanting to be strong before Kouta collapses due to heavy injuries and exhaustion. Coming to his time of need is DJ Sagara, who is prepared to give Kouta the newly made Kiwami Lockseed created directly from the Forbidden Fruit. However, even though he heals Kouta's wounds with his abilities, he still tests Kouta to see if he really wants the power. Kouta struggles to surpass Sagara's otherworldly abilities and obtains the Lockseed, and thus joining Baron, Knuckle, Marika, Bravo and Gridon in fighting a powered up Demushu, who had overwhelmed the five. In their darkest moment, Kouta arrives and transforms into Kiwami Arms, and is capable of overpowering Demushu with ease before destroying him completely. [The Betrayal of Zangetsu] [The Over Lord King] [Whereabouts of the Forbidden Fruit] [The Strongest Power! Kiwami Arms]
Rosyuo intercepts the missle launch.
With Zawame in tatters, the remaining Riders form a group that constantly patrols the outskirts of Zawame. Kouta comes to learn Yoko's allegience and realizes that he doesn't know what he will do after the Inves Invasion. He eventually fights Zangetsu Shin once more and helps destroy Dyudyuonshu and learns that Zangetsu Shin is an imposter. While trying to figure a way to save the remaining survivors of Zawame, he loses his sister as she gets captured with the remaining survivors. Gaim and Baron defeat Grinsha after witnessing the powers granted by the Forbidden Fruit as Rosyuo redirects warhead missiles aimed at Zawame. Kouta eventually learns that Mitsuzane envies his optimistic, naïve nature and that he has found him unworthy of being with Mai before promptly attacking him. When Takatora stops Mitsuzane, Kouta learns that the two are siblings and Takatora later explains to Kouta that if Kouta was his brother in place of him, Mitsuzane wouldn't have become the person he is now. Kouta later tries to stop the siblings from fighting, but is interrupted by Redyue who wanted to see the the brothers fight for fun. [Beat Riders' Great Gathering] [The King's Power and the Queen's Resurrection] [Mitchy's Ark] [Brothers' End!]
Meeting Lapis and an Alternate World[]
Kouta in Golden Fruits Cup
Gaim Kiwami Arms and the other Armored/Genesis Armored Riders
Kouta and everyone in Zawame City is thrown into a different Zawame City that replaces dancing and the ongoing Helheim Invasion with soccer. Though, confused, Kouta accepts the new world he's in until his fellow Riders start attempting to kill each other and vanish into thin air. Kouta gets to the bottom of this and learns the truth that his formerly deceased friend Yuya (actually Kohgane in disguise), is actually the culprit and is actually the embodiment of the Golden Fruit. Kouta is defeated by Kohgane and is corrupted into Kouta Yami. However, he breaks free of this brainwashing and is able to revive the fallen Riders to aid him against Kohgane. Though, he is successful in defeating Kohgane, the new Zawame City crumbles apart as he is now back in the original Zawame City with Lapis fading away. [Kamen Rider Gaim: Great Soccer Battle! Golden Fruits Cup!]
Becoming an Over Lord[]
When Kouta arrives at the pier, he sees Takatora's Sengoku Driver destroyed alongside the Melon Lockseed. Returning back to the garage, he is encountered by Ryoma, who mocks Takatora's "death" and offers a secret passageway into the tower despite the team not wanting to trust him.
Kouta summons the Helheim flora.
Later after Kouta and Kaito are called by Peko to Mitchy kidnapping Mai, the two face Mitchy but Kouta is unable to accept that Mitchy was no longer the same person he once knew. Taking up Ryoma's offer, as the other Riders act as decoys, Kouta and Ryoma find the hostages and confront Redyu, but Ryoma abandons Kouta when the latter is thrown in a hallucination where Yuya's role as an Inves and Kouta's role as a Rider are reversed. In this hallucination, it reveals that the world will reject Kouta and his newfound power because he's no longer "human". Kouta, however, reveals to Redyue that he will fight, even if he's alone, for the future that he desires. Breaking through the hallucination, Kouta unintentionally generates Helheim flora around him, now finding his resolve and clearing his doubts. [The Return of the Professor] [The Do-or-Die Tower Break-In Strategy!] [Awakening the Over Lord]
The result of Kouta's and Mitchy's final battle
Once he meets up with Kaito, the two face off against Rosyuo, who tests their abilities and their resolve. Though, Gaim is able to prove his resolve to Rosyuo, his Kachidoki Lockseed is destroyed. Rosyuo is then backstabbed by Redyue and is brutally murdered by her when she discovers that he no longer bears the second Golden Fruit. Kouta, in a fit of rage of witnessing Rosyuo's death, rejuvenates the Kachidoki Lockseed and transforms into Gaim Kiwami Arms, utilizing the power to control Helheim's flora against Redyue and kills her with an Orange Charge with the Hinawadaidai-DJ-Ju. Kouta later fights off against Mitsuzane as Ryugen Yomi, unable to injure Mitsuzane due to their past friendship. Kouta resolves to not fight against his former friend and gets himself impaled while breaking the Yomotsuheguri Lockseed. Kouta forgives Mitsuzane once more before collapsing, supposedly dying from his wounds. [Clash! The Over Lord King] [Mitsuzane! The Final Transformation!]
Challenging Kaito[]
- "I'm going to beat you. And when I do, I'm gonna show you real power that goes beyond true strength alone!"
- ―Kouta to Kaito before they begin their final duel.[src]
Kouta and Kaito prepare to face each other.
His body was found by Chucky and Peko as the two went to take him back to the garage. He then had a vision of Mai as the Woman of the Beginning, who told Kouta that she is no longer human and about Kaito planning to change the future once he gains the Forbidden Fruit. Revived, he heads out to face Kaito, who in turn transforms into Lord Baron and fights Gaim Kiwami Arms. Kouta is defeated due to his wound not being fully healed, but an ally-turning Zack tells him to run, having him to be curious about his plan. After Kouta's wound has been fully healed, he would eat one of the Helheim's fruits and told Akira that he would help others despite him losing his humanity until the rescue team arrives. Taking his sister to the team, Kouta decides to remain in Zawame to confront Kaito. Before that, Mai appears to him and having Kouta realize his future to fight for his friends. Arriving at where Kaito was, he told Kouta that he wants a world where the weak are never trampled. He would protest about it, seeing that many people have fought to protect their world as Kaito believes that it leads them to death. Kouta reiterates that true strength is not based on power alone and engages Kaito in an all-out war between the two Inves factions. In the outcome in both timelines, Kouta emerges victorious.
[Clash! The Over Lord King] [Mitsuzane! The Final Transformation!] [Baron's Ultimate Transformation!] [Two People Aiming At the Future] [The Fated Two's Final Battle!] [Fate's Victor]
Godhood[]
- "I have the power to write the world the way I want. With this power, I have no reason to fear the dark. After all, I'm not alone."
- ―Kouta proves to Sagara that he can rule away from Earth.[src]
Kouta and Mai become the Man and Woman of the Beginning.
After accepting the Golden Fruit from Mai, Kouta evolves into a new form with blonde-hair and dons Kiwami Arms-esque armor. Kouta reveals his intent to Sagara that he plans on eliminating the Inves and the Helheim invasion by relocating them to a different world, far from Earth. By doing so, he grants Kaito's wish of creating a world where the weak must suffer to become strong. Kouta, along with Mai and Sagara, departs to a new world. [Two People Aiming At the Future] [The Fated Two's Final Battle!]
Kouta heals Takatora.
Three months later after Takatora was found by boats and brought to a hospital, he suffered from brain damage which put him in a vegetative coma. Kouta intercepts his dream, asking him to help support Mitsuzane's future and redemption from now on. Kouta then heals Takatora's brain, allowing him to wake up. [Fate's Victor]
Kouta and Mitchy defeat Kohgane.
Four months later, Kouta appears before Mitsuzane to aid him against Kohgane and frees the girl from Kohgane's control. The two defeat Kohgane with a Double Rider Kick. After a brief talk with Mitsuzane, he then leaves Earth. Kouta watches Mai talk to Kaito one last time before the two depart to their new world, which has been terraformed and resembles Earth. [Transformation! And into the Future]
Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider Drive & Gaim: Movie War Full Throttle[]
Kouta stands against Megahex.
Kouta and Mai's planet are attacked by a mysterious enemy known as Megahex, who assimilates Mai and defeats Kouta, robbing him of his Man of the Beginning form. Kouta is later killed after losing the Kiwami Lockseed.
Kouta, Mitchy, and Takatora transform to fight Megahex.
When Takatora manages to retake the Kiwami Lockseed, the Lockseed's secondary function activates, creating a clone of Kouta from a backup made before he was killed by Megahex. Kouta then fought alongside the Kureshima brothers against Megahex. Afterwards, Kouta joins forces alongside Shinnosuke Tomari against Megahex, who has now merged with the Cyberoid ZZZ to become ZZZ Megahex. However, the combined forces of the Riders prove to be no match against the latter. Kouta, with the help of Mai, halves his own omnipotent power, transforming himself and Shinnosuke into Gaim Drive Arms and Drive Type Fruits respectively to even the playing field. Together, they are able to destroy Megahex ZZZ. Kouta intends to return alongside Mai back to his planet, but Mitsuzane and co. appears and ask them to give a proper farewell to their friends in Zawame City.
Final Stage[]
Kouta and Kaito against Gaim Yami
Kouta is subdued by Maja and the revived Armored Riders and Over Lords and subsequently loses his memories. However, Kaito breaks from Maja's control and seeks to aid Kouta and regains his memories and fights against Maja (who assumes the Gaim Yami form). Kouta later revives and summons all of the previous Armored Riders to aid (with Duke and Sigurd included) to face off against Maja and the Over Lords.
Heisei Generations[]
Ex-Aid, Ghost, Drive, Gaim, and Wizard in Dr. Pac-Man vs. Ex-Aid & Ghost with Legend Rider
In light of the Next Genome Institute crisis, Gaim would join the battle with his fellow Kamen Riders. Returning to Earth from his new homeworld, Gaim reunited with his old allies Haruto and Shinnosuke, the latter of whom he allowed to become a Kamen Rider again having retrieved Mr. Belt from the Drive Pit. Appropriately engaging the samurai-motifed Giril Bugster, Gaim eventually defeated her through an advancing succession of his Arms culminating in Kiwami. Taking his leave after the destruction of Genomes brought about the fall of the Institute, Kouta returned to the Helheim planet, returning to Mai's side as Man of the Beginning.
Heisei Generations Final[]
- "Mogami has made a move some forbidden fruit. I'm not just about to ignore that."
- ―Kouta to Sento and Parado.[src]
Kouta arrives on Build's Earth to help his fellow Riders.
On his planet, Kouta telepathically sensed the occurrence of two worlds about to collide, due to the machinations of Kaisei Mogami. Realizing Mogami's intentions and figuring out that the researcher would be making his move on the Helheim planet along with the Forbidden Fruit as well, Kouta arrived on the World of Build and revealed Enigma's presence to Sento Kiryu and Parado by kicking it. He assisted by fighting the army of X-Guardians summoned by Enigma, while Parado and Sento headed on their way inside the machine.
- "I may not live here anymore, but my desire to protect the Earth still remains the same"
- ―Kouta expresses his continued desire to protect Earth.[src]
Gaim prepares to fight the X-Guardians.
As Enigma was fully activated, setting both worlds for their collision, Gaim regrouped with fellow Riders OOO, Fourze, Ghost, Ex-Aid, and Build on the prime world and assisted in battling the army of X-Guardians as Ex-Aid and Build fought the Bikaiser. After Bikaiser's defeat and Enigma's destruction, Gaim, along with the other Riders, gave Build and Cross-Z their well wishes as they headed back to their own worlds.
Kamen Rider Zangetsu: -Gaim Gaiden-[]
While on the Helheim Planet, Kouta sensed Takatora Kureshima in a pinch and possessed Aym's body on Earth. Takatora laments for not having changed from being the ruthless man he was once before, but Kouta assures him that he did change into a better person nonetheless. Kouta would then grant Takatora a personal Kachidoki Lockseed to use in a pinch before leaving Aym's body.
Other Events[]
Super Hero Taisen GP: Kamen Rider 3[]
Gaim became one of the brainwashed Riders in that timeline, donning the name of Shocker Rider Gaim. Riding a Sakura Hurricane, Gaim was one of several Shocker Riders who volunteered in the Rider Grand Prix under Shocker Rider 3, who had been personally challenged by Kamen Rider Drive. During the race, Gaim, along with Double, was knocked out of the race when his Rider Machine was destroyed by the pile drivers of Rider 3's TriCyclone. Gaim ultimately fell short of the Top 2 in which Drive prevailed over Rider 3.
Once Rider 3 was integrated into the Great Leader of Shocker's Rider Robo form, Skyrider was among the Riders who attacked the trio of Black RX, Faiz and Mach. Ultimately, the Double Riders 1 and 2 made their appearance having survived their apparent demise from within the Rider Robo, and broke Shocker's brainwashing on the fallen Riders, enabling all Riders to unite in a final battle against Shocker.
Surviving the onslaught of the History Modifying Machine, Gaim fought and destroyed Shocker's Over Lord Inves Demushu with the Orange Squash Rider Kick shortly before the Rider Robo was destroyed along with the machine by Shurikenjin Tridoron
. Among the remaining Riders who witnessed the farewell of Kyoichiro Kuroi as the perversion of history was reversed, Rider's place in history was restored.
Kamen Rider Ghost: Legendary! Riders' Souls![]
Kamen Rider Ex-Aid[]
Kamen Rider Ex-Aid "Tricks": Kamen Rider Genm[]
Despite not appearing in the web-exclusive series, Gaim and 13 Heisei Riders were the projections of the Ganbarizing Critical Strike.
Chou Super Hero Taisen[]
A Game World version of Gaim participated in the game Chou Super Hero Taisen as part of Team TAKAIWA. The team faced Team JIRO and had already been knocked out by the final round.
Kamen Sentai Gorider[]
Maze 1: Emu, is dead?[]
Kouta Kazuraba appears in a flashback when Kaito Kumon and the other riders recall how he died to Emu Hojo.
Kamen Rider Zi-O[]
Kamen Rider Build: Be The One[]
Among the first 18 Heisei Riders, Gaim fought against numerous monsters in a melee briefly witnessed by Sento Kiryu before being caught in the crossfire as Kamen Rider Zi-O BuildArmor used his Vortex Time Break to wipe out his enemies.
Kamen Rider Heisei Generations Forever[]
Saber + Zenkaiger: Superhero Senki[]
Though he was seemingly erased as a result of Asmodeus’ manipulations, he was restored back into existence once Touma Kamiyama had helped Shotaro regained his passion in drawing out the superheroes that he wants to draw out.
During the climatic final battle itself, he can be seen fighting alongside VulEagle, Kamen Rider Blade, Shinken Red and Kamen Rider Slash.
Kamen Rider: Beyond Generations[]
Video Game Appearances[]
Kamen Rider Batton-Line[]
to be added
Kamen Rider Travelers Record[]
Gaim appears with the rest of the Primary and Secondary Neo Heisei Riders.
Battride War[]
Kamen Rider: Battride War II[]
Kamen Rider Gaim in Battride War II.
Gaim acts as the protagonist in Battride War II, which begins with him, Baron, and Ryugen being summoned by Cinema to create the "ultimate movie". Gaim's role in the plot covers Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider Gaim & Wizard: The Fateful Sengoku Movie Battle (Gaim's portions), with Bujin Gaim serving as the main antagonist. Gaim has access to Orange, Pine, Ichigo, and Jimber (Lemon) Arms, with Kachidoki Arms serving as his Ultimate Form. Kiwami Arms was later released as free DLC, but is treated as a separate character (as the previous game did with Wizard Infinity Style and Beast Hyper). Gaku Sano voices all variations of his character in the game.
Kamen Rider: Battride War Genesis[]
Kamen Rider Gaim in Battride War Genesis.
Gaim once again appears as a playable character in Battride War Genesis, this time with a few noteworthy changes to his movesets. Firstly, Jimber Lemon Arms has a more complete move set that draws from the Gaim Gaiden movies (in the previous game, it only had one special attack, the Sonic Arrow). Secondly, the player can choose which powered-up forms Gaim uses: Kachidoki Arms and Kiwami Arms, or Suika Arms (which acts as both Super and Ultimate Form, receiving a power boost for the latter).
Kamen Rider Climax Fighters[]
Gaim appears in this game, with Orange Arms as the default form. His attack forms include: Pine Arms, Ichigo Arms, and Jimber Lemon Arms. His Skill is Kachidoki Arms, and his Evolution is Kiwami Arms.
Personality[]
Kouta is a cheerful person concerned with helping everyone. As a young adult, his limited world views make him naïve and oblivious, especially in regards to being an Armored Rider. If possible, Kouta will avoid confrontations and instead use his powers for menial tasks. By facing threats such as Zangetsu though, Kouta slowly shed these childish aspects, if still endearingly clumsy in nature. Furthermore, when the existence of the Forbidden Fruit became widely known, Kouta felt that "protecting people" was no longer an adequate answer for his reason to fight, and sought for an entirely a new resolve.
Kouta under control by Kohgane. The brainwashing awakened his dark side known as Kouta Yami.
Such burdens combined with Yggdrasill's horrific acts caused Kouta to become significantly vengeful in nature, if focused solely towards malicious foes. Furthermore, his ideals were temporarily shattered when learning of Yuya's fate. However, through overcoming such trials, Kouta significantly matured as a person, gaining power in both mind and spirit. Succeeding where Rosyuo failed, Kouta would ultimately save the world from Helheim, becoming the Man of the Beginning in the process.
As the Man of the Beginning, Kouta remains friendly in personality, but with a constant aura of dignity. Similar to Tsukasa Kadoya/Kamen Rider Decade, Kouta acts as an enigmatic guardian of sorts, befitting his self-proclaimed title as "the god of space". To encourage personal growth, Kouta normally assists others in a roundabout manner, barring cosmic threats such as Megahex. Despite how much he has grown, Kouta is still susceptible to silliness, as shown when he needed help from Shinnosuke Tomari/Kamen Rider Drive in using a seatbelt.
During battle, he would announce, "This is my (our) stage now!" (ここからは俺（たち）のステージだ！, Koko kara wa Ore(-tachi) no Sutēji da!). He would often take a horse stance before charging into battle.
Powers and Abilities[]
Powers[]
- Over Lord Physiology: From the Kiwami Arms' Lockseed, Kouta turned into a pseudo Over Lord, gaining superhuman strength and abilities. This state was enhanced after eating the Fruit of Helheim.
- Helheim Plant Control: He can freely create and control Helheim flora, and even override other Over Lords' manipulation over the flora.
- Fruit Transmutation: He can turn a broken Lockseed back into its fruit form, before restoring its intact state.
- Crack Creation: He can open countless Cracks to summon Inves from the Helheim Forest.
- Man of the Beginning: After eating the Forbidden Fruit, Kouta becomes the Man of the Beginning and gained God-like powers. Unlike Rosyuo, Kouta prefers close quarter combat, likely from his experience as Gaim.
- Teleportation: He can turn himself into energy and travel to another planet via his huge crack. If needed, Kouta can even travel to different worlds and timelines.
- Reality Manipulation: Kouta can globally control any number of objects, bypassing all physical laws of science. Thus, he can cancel powerful attacks, heal fatal wounds, and control minds without any issue.
- Telepathy: He can read other people's minds. Furthermore, Kouta can telepathically communicate with them from great distances.
- Dream Manipulation: He can penetrate anyone's dreams to communicate with them.
- Transmutation: He is able to change his form in an instant, whether into Gaim or his human form.
- Exorcism: He can remove Kohgane from his human host effortlessly.
- Mediumship: He can see and presumably communicate with souls. If needed, Kouta can also create a duplication of his soul, serving as a back-up if he were to die.
- Invisibility Awareness: He is able to detect an invisible Enigma and reveal it to his allies.
- Limited Temporal Protection: As the Man of the Beginning, Kouta can preserve his current self from changes to the timeline for a limited extent.
- Imagination: Being one of the few adults possessing Imagination
, he can see the Ressha of the ToQgers.
Abilities[]
- Skilled Combatant: Even though he has no formal training, Kouta proved himself to be an expert combatant. beating various Kurokage Troopers alongside Kaito without even transforming.
- Expert Swordsman: Kouta is shown to be good at fighting with the Katana as shown with the Musou Saber, he can even dual wield it alongside the Daidaimaru to deal massive damage to his enemies.
- Master Acrobat: Kouta is superhumanly agile and evasive, able to fluidly dodge attacks from multiple directions with coordinated movements. Hence, he can dodge even energy arrows with coordinated flips and twists.
- Indomitable Will: Kouta's heroic potential as a true Kamen Rider is stated to be much more powerful than other primary Riders. Therefore, Kouta can release sealed Riders from Lockseeds, doing so with ZX's assistance.
Weaknesses[]
- Timeline Changes: Despite his immense powers as the Man of the Beginning, Kouta is not immune to any changes made in the timeline. Likewise, when using his time traveling powers, Kouta runs the risk of being trapped into an alternate world. This has happened to Kouta in at least two occasions.
Former Weaknesses[]
- Kiwami Lockseed: While assuming Kiwami Arms, the Lockseed itself has an effect stripping Kouta's humanity for a short period of time, which slowly mutates into an Over Lord Inves. This is no longer the case as Kouta becomes the current Man of the Beginning after eating the Golden Fruit, allowing him to freely use his own Inves powers without risks.
Forms[]
Kamen Rider Gaim's forms are called Arms (アームズ, Āmuzu).
Ride Wear
The Ride Wear (ライドウェア, Raido Wēa) is Gaim's default form undersuit, which is briefly seen during Gaim's transformation sequence before the Armor Part 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.
The Ride Wear of Gaim consists of the following parts:
- Front Blade (フロントブレード, Furonto Burēdo) is the part which corresponds to the helmet's placket. It is a type of armor added to protect the eyebrows which is the main point of the human body.
- Byakugou Signal (ビャクゴウシグナル, Byakugō Shigunaru) is a special ore like quartz, installed inside the center of the Front Blade. It has the property of responding to electromagnetic waves, magnetic force, various kinds of radio waves, etc. and fulfills the role of sensor.
- War Crusher (ウォークラッシャー, Wō Kurasshā) is the armor to protect the part of the jaw. Since it also serves as an air intake port, take in outside air from here and take it inside after passing a special filter that removes toxic substances.
- Ride Wear (ライドウェア, Raido Wea) is the under suits wearing under armor. It is controlled by the Sengoku Driver, protecting the Rider by covering the whole body of the user, and improving the basic physical ability greatly.
- Kenraikou (ケンライコウ, Kenraikō) is the gauntlets protecting the arms of the Rider, a thin metal plate is like a scalp, and the strength is greatly improved without disturbing the movement of the arm.
- Gourairin (ゴウライリン, Gōrairin) is the golden power amplifying device installed around the wrist that strengthens the punching power of a Rider. In response to the will of the wearer, the Sengoku Driver performs output control and releases the power.
- Shugenkou (シュゲンコウ, Shugenkō) is a type of glove that protects the fingers and palm of a Rider. Because it is extremely thin but strong, it can even guard a sharp knife.
- Kensokutai (ケンソクタイ) is a very thin armor which is braided in Ride Wear. It protects thighs from slashing and shooting.
- Kensokugai (ケンソクガイ) is the armor to protect knee joints of a Rider. It is thin and compact enough to not impede the movement of the joint but strength is sufficiently secured. Also, the knee kicks from the high kicking power Rider is a powerful weapon.
- Gouraitai (ゴウライタイ, Gōraitai) is Y-shaped guard protecting the legs of a Rider and strengthen kicking strength. Also, it can absorb the impact when jumping off from a high place, and the reaction of kicking.
- Shipuka (シップウカ, Shippūka) is the armor part covering the forefoot of a Rider. Normally it is flexible like rubber but it reacts with impact and hardens in a flash, so its strength is extremely high.
Gaim is distinct among the Armored Riders in that he is equipped with a Lockseed Holder on the right side of his Sengoku Driver, which is used to carry his first three Lockseeds (Orange, Pine, and Ichigo). He is also one of only a select few Armored Riders who are defaultly equipped with a Musou Saber side weapon, which is held on the left side of his Sengoku Driver with a holster. The Ride Wear that Gaim's Sengoku Driver has is easily identifiable through its Rider Indicator (ライダーインジケーター, Raidā Injikētā) faceplate. The Rider Indicator only identifies what Ride Wear a Sengoku Driver contains for simplicity and can be replaced with extensions such as the Genesis Core or Senyo Joint.
In the case of Gaim, it has been shown that certain Arms which are particularly unique and powerful can make minor modifications to the Ride Wear as part of the Arms Change.
- When Gaim assumes Fresh Orange Arms, the gold parts on his Ride Wear become orange.
- When Gaim assumes a Jimber Arms, his Ride Wear becomes the Jimber Ride Wear (ジンバーライドウェア, Jinbā Raido Wea), which is almost exactly identical to his regular Ride Wear with the exception of Gaim's helmet crest turning silver and mouth-plate turning black.
- When Gaim assumes Kachidoki Arms, his Ride Wear becomes the Kachidoki Ride Wear (カチドキライドウェア, Kachidoki Raido Wea, lit. "Triumph Ride Wear").
- When Gaim assumes Kiwami Arms, his Kachidoki Ride Wear becomes purged to reveal a silver-colored undersuit known as the Kiwami Ride Wear (キワミライドウェア, Kiwami Raido Wea, lit. "Extreme Ride Wear"). In this form, the Musou Saber and its holster are replaced with a second Lockseed Holder that carries Gaim's three Energy Lockseeds (Lemon Energy, Cherry Energy, and Peach Energy).
- When Gaim assumes Drive Arms, his Ride Wear receives a minor modification in the form of his head crest being altered to look like the letter "R", which is part of Drive's symbol.
- When Gaim becomes Gaim Yami, his Ride Wear becomes a dark version of Jimber Ride Wear.
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Kamen Rider Gaim's standard Arms' ending theme is entitled "E-X-A (Exciting × Attitude)".
- "Soiya! Orange Arms! Hanamichi on stage!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
- Rider Height: 203 cm
- Rider Weight: 105 kg
- Ability Parameters[2]
- Punching Power: 6.7 t
- Kicking Power: 10.2 t
- Burai Kick: 25 t
- Maximum Jump Height: 28 m
- Maximum Running Speed: 100 m per 5.9 seconds
Orange Arms (オレンジアームズ, Orenji Āmuzu) is Gaim's orange-based default form. Accessed through the Orange Lockseed, this form bears the Dai Kabuto (ダイカブト lit. "Orange Helmet") helmet.
While assuming Orange Arms, Gaim dons the Orange Armor Part (オレンジアーマーパート, Orenji Āmā Pāto) and his Arms Weapon is the Daidaimaru. If Gaim activates his Sengoku Driver's Sparking function, he can temporarily convert the Orange Armor Part into its fruit form and spin it to use as a shield for bouncing off enemy attacks.
This form is Gaim's most balanced form. Because of that, Gaim often uses this form, due to it not suffering from any significantly statistic power up or down.
When Maja takes away all of Gaim's powers and Lockseeds, Gaim went into Orange Arms (Memory Loss) (オレンジアームズ（記憶喪失）, Orenji Āmuzu (Kioku Sōshitsu)), a white with blue highlights version of Orange Arms. Due to Kouta losing his combat ability, this form is not seen in action, hence its stats are unknown.
The Orange Armor Part consists of the following parts:
- Dai Kabuto (ダイカブト) is the helmet to protect the head of a Rider.
- Peak Stem (ピークステム, Pīku Sutemu) is an analysis unit installed on the top of the head that monitors the wearer's biological information. It reads heart rate and physical or mental damage and try to cooperate with the Sengoku Driver so that the wearer's combat ability can be maximized.
- Pulp Eye (パルプアイ, Parupu Ai) is the visual line sensor section of a Rider. A myriad of small camera eyes is arranged radially and can be caught far beyond the human visual range.
- Reversal Arm (リバーサルアーム, Ribāsaru Āmu) is a type of armor that protects the head, installed on the two sides of Pulp Eye. It has a role of receiving damage attacked to the head laterally to reduce damage.
- Multi Dai Armor (マルチダイアーマー, Maruchi Dai Āmā) are multiple armors made by stacking several sheets of metal, installed on the back of the head. Because the armor is repulsive due to the electromagnetic force, it escapes pressure like a cushion and it greatly increases the durability to offset the damage the armor itself received.
- Dai Lung (ダイラング, Dai Rangu) is the armor to protect the chest of a Rider. It boasts enough strength to scratch even if it is slashed with a sharp sword.
- Dai Sleeve (ダイスリーブ, Dai Surību) is armor to protect the shoulder of a Rider. By taking two folded structures, it will mitigate wearer damage and protect the Rider.
This Arms has four finishing attacks.
- Sengoku Driver finisher:
- Burai Kick (無頼キック, Burai Kikku): Gaim activates the Squash function on his Sengoku Driver and jumps into the air, engulfed by an orange energy passing through a line of orange slices with a high concentration of orange energy focused on his right foot as he strikes the target with a powerful kick. Alternatively, if Gaim performs the Burai Kick from a long distance away, the line of orange slices do not appear.
- A variation of the Burai Kick is used in the Golden Fruit Cup Soccer Tournament.
- Burai Kick (無頼キック, Burai Kikku): Gaim activates the Squash function on his Sengoku Driver and jumps into the air, engulfed by an orange energy passing through a line of orange slices with a high concentration of orange energy focused on his right foot as he strikes the target with a powerful kick. Alternatively, if Gaim performs the Burai Kick from a long distance away, the line of orange slices do not appear.
- Sengoku Driver + Daidaimaru finisher:
- Daidai Ittou (大橙一刀, Daidai Ittō, lit. "Great Orange Sword Strike"): Gaim activates the Squash function on his Sengoku Driver and charges his Daidaimaru with energy before unleashing a series of slashes on the target. This finisher has two variations; a straight slash for a single target and a circle version for multiple targets.
- Musou Saber finisher: Orange Charge (オレンジチャージ, Orenji Chaji)
- Orange Musou Zan (オレンジ無双斬, Orenji Musō Zan, lit. "Orange Unrivaled Slash"): Gaim locks the Orange Lockseed into the Musou Saber and charges the weapon with orange-shaped energy producing an effect of sparks around it before he slashes the enemy.
- Daidaimaru Naginata Mode finisher: Orange Charge
- Naginata Musou Slicer (ナギナタ無双スライサー, Naginata Musō Suraisā): Gaim locks the Orange Lockseed into the Daidaimaru Naginata Mode and fires energy slashes from the Musou Saber end at the enemy, trapping them in an orange sphere. Afterwards, he charges the Daidaimaru end with energy before slashing the enemy with it. The Orange Charge has two variations for close-quarters combat; a multiple slash version for separate targets and a 360 degree turn slash version that forms orange slices on contact with the target.
Pine Arms
- "Soiya! Pine Arms! Funsai destroy!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
- Height: 206 cm
- Weight: 119 kg
- Ability Parameters[3]
- Punching Power: 8.7 t
- Kicking power: 10.2 t
- Maximum Jump Height: 22 m
- Maximum Running Speed: 100 m per 6.5 seconds
Pine Arms (パインアームズ, Pain Āmuzu, short for "Pineapple Arms") is Gaim's pineapple-based form. Accessed through the Pine Lockseed, this form bears the Spine Kabuto (スパインカブト, Supain Kabuto, lit. "Spine Helmet") helmet.
While assuming Pine Arms, Gaim dons the Pine Armor Part (パインアーマーパート, Pain Āmā Pāto, short for "Pineapple Armor Part") and his Arms Weapon is the Pine Iron.
In this form, Gaim becomes a little more powerful than Orange Arms. However, only the punching power increases, while the kicking power remains the same. His maximum jump height and running speed also decrease. However, in this form, Gaim achieves more defense than he had in Orange Arms.
This Arms has two finishing attacks.
- Sengoku Driver finishers:
- Iron Breaker (アイアンブレイカー, Aian Bureikā): Gaim activates the Squash function on his Sengoku Driver and executes one of four variations of this attack.
- Gaim throws/kicks the Pine Iron at the opponent, growing it if he needs it to. Once the Pine Iron is attached to the opponent's head, he strikes the target with a powerful side kick. [Certain Kill! Pine Kick!]
- Gaim launches the Pine iron to encase the target in a pine aura passes through a line of slices of pine and slams into the target with a powerful side kick. If the Pine Iron is unavailable or is already being used, Gaim just passes through the line of pine slices and kicks the target as usual. [Farewell, Beat Riders]
- Gaim swings and restrains the opponent with the Pine Iron in close range, then he floats into sky, passes through the line of pine slices and kicks the target. [The Betrayal of Zangetsu]
- It can be used without the side kick, causing the Pine Iron to become an explosive projectile instead of attaching to the target's head. [Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider Gaim & Wizard: The Fateful Sengoku Movie Battle] When used in conjunction with Mango Au Lait, the Pine Iron expands on the target's head, mixed with Mango energy and crushes the target. [Baron's New Power, Mango!]
- Iron Breaker (アイアンブレイカー, Aian Bureikā): Gaim activates the Squash function on his Sengoku Driver and executes one of four variations of this attack.
- Sengoku Driver + Musou Saber finisher:
- Pine Musou Zan (パイン無双斬, Pain Musō Zan, lit. "Pineapple Unrivaled Slash"): Gaim activates the Au Lait function on his Sengoku Driver, restrains the opponent with the Pine Iron and charges the Musou Saber with pineapple-shaped energy before slashing the enemy.
Ichigo Arms
- "Soiya! Ichigo Arms! Shushutto spark!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
- Rider Height: 206 cm
- Rider Weight: 100 kg
- Ability Parameters[4]
- Punching Power: 6 t
- Kicking Power: 10.2 t
- Maximum Jump Height: 33 m
- Maximum Running Speed: 100 m per 5.5 seconds
Ichigo Arms (イチゴアームズ, Ichigo Āmuzu, lit. "Strawberry Arms") is Gaim's strawberry-based form. Accessed through the Ichigo Lockseed, this form bears the Berry Kabuto (ツブテカブト, Tsubute Kabuto, lit. "Berry Helmet") helmet.
While assuming Ichigo Arms, Gaim dons the Ichigo Armor Part (イチゴアーマーパート, Ichigo Āmā Pāto, lit. "Strawberry Armor Part") and his Arms Weapon is the Ichigo Kunai.
In this form, Gaim has less punching power than Orange Arms. However, like his other forms, his kicking power is unaffected. What he gains in this form is slightly faster running speed and higher max jumping height when compared to Orange Arms.
This Arms' finisher is the Kunai Burst (クナイバースト, Kunai Bāsuto): Gaim locks the Ichigo Lockseed into the Musou Saber and unleashes a giant energy-shaped strawberry that explodes into countless amounts of kunai that rain down on the enemy. This can be done in multiple swings.
Appearances: Gaim Episodes 5, 6, 9, Sengoku Movie Battle, Gaim 11, 16, Kamen Rider Taisen, Gaim 26, Dr. Pac-Man vs. Ex-Aid & Ghost with Legend Rider
- "Soiya! Suika Arms! Oodama big bang! (Bowling pins falling)"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
- "Yoroi/Oodama/Gyro Mode!"
- ―Mode change announcement[src]
- Rider Statistics[5]
- Rider Height: 311 cm
- Rider Weight: 523 kg
- Ability Parameters[5]
- Punching Power: 33.2 t
- Kicking Power: 51.8 t
- Maximum Jump Height: 3 m
- Maximum Running Speed: 100 m per 9.8 seconds
Gyro Mode Statistics:[5]
- Height: 237 cm
- Width: 413 cm
- Weight: 523 kg
- Maximum flight speed: 247 km/h
Suika Arms (スイカアームズ, Suika Āmuzu, lit. "Watermelon Arms") is Gaim'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.
While assuming Suika Arms, Gaim dons the Suika Armor Part (スイカアーマーパート, Suika Āmā Pāto, lit. "Watermelon Armor Part") and his Arms Weapon is the Suika Sojinto. 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 Gaim with the Suika Sojinto for combat.
- Oodama Mode (大玉モード, Ōdama Mōdo, lit. "Big Ball Mode"): Suika Arms' watermelon mode, which encases Gaim'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 Gaim 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.
This Arms' finisher is the Twin Bladed Slice (双刃割り, Sōba-wari): Gaim activates the Squash function on his Sengoku Driver and traps the target in a watermelon energy ball. Then, he slashes the "watermelon" all over until the energy ball blows up, raining fire and "watermelon flesh" as the target is destroyed.
- Later, Gaim uses this a variation of this attack on the Kamikiri Inves where he traps the target in a watermelon energy ball before striking it with a single slash, causing the energy ball to blow up and rain fire and "watermelon flesh" as the target is destroyed. [Rider Great Assembly! Revealing the Mystery of the Forest!]
The Jimber Arms (ジンバーアームズ, Jinbā Āmuzu) are upgraded versions of Gaim's Orange Arms that he can access by replacing his Sengoku Driver's Rider Indicator with the Genesis Driver's Genesis Core and inserting an Energy Lockseed into it. In these forms, Gaim dons the Jimber Armor Part (ジンバーアーマーパート, Jinbā Āmā Pāto) where he bears Jimber Kabuto (ジンバーカブト, Jinbā Kabuto, lit. "Jimber Helmet") helmet and his Arms Weapon is the Sonic Arrow. Even though all 4 Jimber Arms share the exact same stats, each form has its own enhanced skill.
In these forms, Gaim's power has increased exponentially, putting him on par with Yggdrasill's Genesis Armored Riders. He attacks with more strength than even Bravo in Durian Arms, and is nearly as fast as Ichigo Arms. However, his maximum jumping height is slightly lower than the jumping height in Orange Arms due to the cumbersome armor, which incidentally resembles a "jinbaori" (陣羽織), a type of haori specifically made for armored samurai to wear. If Gaim suffers an attack which deals heavy damage, he will revert back to Orange Arms.
Kamen Rider Gaim's Jimber Arms' ending theme is entitled "Toki no Hana".
Jimber Lemon Arms
- "Soiya! Mix! Orange Arms! Hanamichi on stage! Jimber Lemon! Ha-Ha!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
- Rider Height: 206 cm
- Rider Weight: 110 kg
- Ability Parameters[6]
- Punching Power: 13.7 t
- Kicking Power: 17.9 t
- Maximum Jump Height: 25 m
- Maximum Running Speed: 100 m per 5.6 seconds
Jimber Lemon Arms (ジンバーレモンアームズ, Jinbā Remon Āmuzu) is Gaim's orange/lemon-based fusion form that is accessed through the simultaneous use of the Orange Lockseed and Lemon Energy Lockseed.
The enhanced skill of this Jimber Arms is strength, allowing Gaim to receive an extra boost in power. Because of this, it is the most suited for close combat among the Jimber Arms, making this form Gaim's primary Jimber Arms.
This Arms has three finishing attacks.
- Sengoku Driver finishers:
- Burai Kick (無頼キック, Burai Kikku): Gaim activates the Squash function on his Sengoku Driver and floats into the air and spins around. Afterwards, he uses the Sonic Arrow, powered by the Orange Lockseed, to create an alternating row of lemon slices and orange slices, which appear in a line in front of the target. Gaim, powered by the Lemon Energy Lockseed, then initiates a powerful kick by leaping through the line of slices and passing through each one before he hits the target.
- Unnamed Rider Slash: Gaim activates the Au Lait function on his Sengoku Driver and fuels all the energy from the Orange Lockseed and Lemon Energy Lockseed into his body, which is then converted into his Sonic Arrow before he executes a spinning lemon projectile slash on the target.
- Sengoku Driver + Sonic Arrow finisher:
- Unnamed Rider Shooting: Gaim locks the Lemon Energy Lockseed into the Sonic Arrow, activates the Squash function on his Sengoku Driver and pulls the Sonic Arrow back to its fullest width. All the energy then pools into the arrowhead of the Sonic Arrow, making an alternating row of orange slices and lemon slices appear to form a line in front of the target. Once the charge is done, he lets go, sending a bolt of great power, fueled by the power of both the Orange Lockseed and Lemon Energy Lockseed to pass through the line of slices, slamming into the target. Alternatively, if the target is within a close-quarters radius, the alternating row of slices will not appear.
Jimber Cherry Arms
- "Soiya! Mix! Orange Arms! Hanamichi on stage! Jimber Cherry! Ha-Ha!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
- Rider Height: 206 cm
- Rider Weight: 110 kg
- Ability Parameters[7]
- Punching Power: 13.7 t
- Kicking Power: 17.9 t
- Maximum Jump Height: 25 m
- Maximum Running Speed: 100 m per 5.6 seconds
Jimber Cherry Arms (ジンバーチェリーアームズ, Jinbā Cherī Āmuzu) is Gaim's orange/cherry-based fusion form that is accessed through the simultaneous use of the Orange Lockseed and Cherry Energy Lockseed.
The enhanced skill of this Jimber Arms is speed, allowing Gaim to move at a blinding pace. Because of this, it can be used either to defeat hordes of enemies or as a quick getaway.
Appearances: Gaim Episodes 22, 24
Jimber Peach Arms
- "Soiya! Mix! Orange Arms! Hanamichi on stage! Jimber Peach! Ha-Ha!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
- Rider Height: 206 cm
- Rider Weight: 110 kg
- Ability Parameters[8]
- Punching Power: 13.7 t
- Kicking Power: 17.9 t
- Maximum Jump Height: 25 m
- Maximum Running Speed: 100 m per 5.6 seconds
Jimber Peach Arms (ジンバーピーチアームズ, Jinbā Pīchi Āmuzu) is Gaim's orange/peach-based fusion form that is accessed through the simultaneous use of the Orange Lockseed and Peach Energy Lockseed.
The enhanced skill of this Jimber Arms is auditory, allowing Gaim to hear from a great distance. Because of this, it can be used to sense an enemy's location. However, it is unable to handle higher-pitched sound waves. Due to its particular enhancements, Jimber Peach Arms is most frequently used outside of battle, instead being typically used in locating rather than engagement.
Appearances: Gaim Episodes 24-26, 29
Jimber Melon Arms (concept art)
- "Soiya! Mix! Orange Arms! Hanamichi on stage! Jimber Melon! Ha-Ha!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
- Rider Height: 206 cm
- Rider Weight: 110 kg
- Ability Parameters
- Punching Power: 13.7 t
- Kicking Power: 17.9 t
- Maximum Jump Height: 25 m
- Maximum Running Speed: 100 m per 5.6 seconds
Jimber Melon Arms (ジンバーメロンアームズ, Jinbā Meron Āmuzu) is Gaim's orange/cantaloupe-based fusion form that is accessed through the simultaneous use of the Orange Lockseed and Melon Energy Lockseed.
The enhanced skill of this Jimber Arms is unknown, as it has never been used in the series. However, unlike the other Jimber Arms, this form shows the exterior of the fruit rather than the slices of the Energy Lockseed used.
Despite not appearing in the series, Jimber Melon Arms is available with the other Jimber Arms in toylines such as S.H. Figuarts and SO-DO Chronicle. Concept art of Jimber Melon can also be seen in Kamen Rider Gaim: Official Perfect Book, indicating that there were plans for it to appear in the series.
Black Jimber Arms
- "Soiya! Mix! Jimber Lemon! Ha-Ha! "
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
- Rider Height: 206 cm
- Rider Weight: 110 kg
- Ability Parameters
- Punching Power: 16 t
- Kicking Power: 20 t
- Maximum Jump Height: 21 m
- Maximum Running Speed: 100 m per 5.7 seconds
Black Jimber Arms (ブラックジンバーアームズ, Burakku Jinbā Āmuzu) is Gaim Yami's default orange/lemon-based default form that is accessed through the simultaneous use of the Dark Orange Lockseed and Dark Lemon Energy Lockseed.
While assuming Black Jimber Arms, Gaim Yami dons the Black Jimber Armor Part (ブラックジンバーアーマーパート, Burakku Jinbā Āmā Pāto) and his enhanced skill is identical to the original Jimber Lemon Arms; increased strength and a boost in power. Unlike Gaim's Jimber Arms, Gaim Yami utilizes the Musou Saber instead of the Sonic Arrow (though he does utilize it in Ganbarizing).
This form is exclusive to Kamen Rider Gaim: Great Soccer Battle! Golden Fruits Cup!.
Kachidoki Arms
- "Soiya! Kachidoki Arms! Iza shutsujin! Ei! Ei! Oh!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
- Rider Height: 215 cm
- Rider Weight: 128 kg
- Ability Parameters[9]
- Punching Power: 16 t
- Kicking Power: 21.4 t
- Maximum Jump Height: 16 m
- Maximum Running Speed: 100 m per 7.2 seconds
Kachidoki Arms (カチドキアームズ, Kachidoki Āmuzu, lit. "Triumph Arms") is Gaim's orange-based super form, as well as the evolved form of Orange Arms. Accessed through the Kachidoki Lockseed, this form bears the Kachidoki Kabuto (カチドキカブト lit. "Triumph Helmet") helmet. While assuming Kachidoki Arms, Gaim dons the Kachidoki Armor Part (カチドキアーマーパート, Kachidoki Āmā Pāto, lit. "Triumph Armor Part") and his Arms Weapon is the Hinawadaidai-DJ-Ju. He also possesses twin orange sashimono marked with his emblem called the Kachidoki Bata (カチドキ旗 lit. "Triumph Flags"), which are normally attached to his back but can be detached and used as weapons.
In this form, Gaim's power has increased exponentially, making him stronger than even Yggdrasill's Genesis Armored Riders. He attacks with more strength than his Jimber Arms. However, his speed and jumping height are visibly affected due to its bulky armor. As a trade-off, this set of Arms sports impressive defensive power, which is enough for him to withstand the firepower of dozens of Dandeliners with no ill effect. The defensive power of this Arms also allows him to withstand the power of two Suika Arms units attempting to crush him.
This Arms has two finishing attacks.
- Hinawadaidai-DJ-Ju Finishers:
- Gun Mode:
- Kachidoki Charge (カチドキチャージ, Kachidoki Chāji, lit. "Triumph Charge"): Gaim locks the Kachidoki Lockseed into the Hinawadaidai-DJ-Ju and fires a large ball of energy from the Hinawadaidai-DJ-Ju at the enemy.
- Taiken Mode:
- Hinawa Daidai Musou Zan (火縄大橙無双斬, Hinawa Daidai Musō Zan, lit. "Matchlock Great Orange Unrivaled Slash"): Gaim locks the Kachidoki Lockseed into the Hinawadaidai-DJ-Ju and ignites the Hinawadaidai-DJ-Ju's blade in flames before unleashing a powerful slash on the enemy.
- Gun Mode:
In Kamen Rider Battride War II, Gaim can perform the Flags Wild Dance (旗乱舞, Bata Ranbu) attack, where he slashes the enemy with the Kachidoki Bata. This move also acts as Gaim's finishing attack.
Kachidoki Arms' ending theme is entitled "Rise Up Your Flag".
Appearances: Gaim Episodes 23, ToQger Vs. Gaim, Kamen Rider Taisen, Gaim 24-26, 28, 30-34, 36, 37, Golden Fruits Cup!, Gaim 38, 39, 41, 42, 44-46, Final Stage, Dr. Pac-Man vs. Ex-Aid & Ghost with Legend Riders, Heisei Generations FOREVER (as a toy)
- "Lock Open! Kiwami Arms! Dai! Dai! Dai! Dai! Dai shogun!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
- Rider Height: 215 cm
- Rider Weight: 113 kg
- Ability Parameters[10]
- Punching Power: 14.5 t
- Kicking Power: 20.4 t
- Maximum Jump Height: 20 m
- Maximum Running Speed: 100 m per 5.8 seconds
Kiwami Arms (極アームズ, Kiwami Āmuzu, lit. "Extreme Arms") is Gaim's fruit basket-based final form and the true form of Kachidoki Arms. Accessed through the simultaneous use of the Kachidoki Lockseed and Kiwami Lockseed via the Senyo Joint replacing his Sengoku Driver's Rider Indicator, this form bears the Kiwami Kabuto (キワミカブト lit. "Extreme Helmet") helmet.
Unified by all of the basic and Energy Armor Parts, Gaim purges both his Kachidoki Arms' Armor Part and Ride Wear suit to create a silver-white armor suit that bears a long cape, which has been shown to be removable for various uses (i:e bullfighting). Both sides of Gaim's belt are replaced with Lockseed Holders carrying six of his base Lockseeds, with the original right-sided holder carrying his first three normal Lockseeds (Orange, Pine, and Ichigo), while a new holder on his left side replaces the Musou Saber Holster by carrying his three confiscated Energy Lockseeds (Lemon Energy, Cherry Energy, and Peach Energy).
In this form, Gaim has lost some of his physical might from Kachidoki Arms, but is far more flexible than Kachidoki Arms and still performs better compared to a Jimber Arms. Also, he gains more speed compared to Kachidoki Arms. To make up for the slightly weaker stats, Gaim receives the ability to summon and utilize either any of the thirteen basic Arms Weapons, any of the three weapons with an attachment slot for the Lockseeds, or the Kagematsu Shin simply by accessing their power through the Kiwami Lockseed, thus the addition of a second Lockseed Holder for Gaim's Energy Lockseeds.
In order to access his summoning ability, Gaim must turn the Kiwami Lockseed once, which causes the Sengoku Driver to announce the name of said weapon. As an added bonus, he is capable of doing this multiple times to summon different weapons, simultaneously if necessary, which can also allow him to fire off the summoned weapons as projectiles against the enemy. Gaim has also been shown to maintain summoned weapons from a different Arms if he transforms directly into Kiwami Arms. In addition, he is also able to bring forth a different weapon in place of his current weapon without turning the Kiwami Lockseed.
The attack power of any weapon summoned by this ability, as well as the force of its finishing attack, is far superior than when it is normally wielded by an ordinary Armored Rider or Genesis Armored Rider, allowing Gaim to inflict damage upon an Enhanced Over Lord Inves when any of them are unable to. It was later revealed that using the Kiwami Lockseed was stripping Kouta of his humanity by slowly transforming him into an Over Lord, eventually granting him additional powers, such as manipulation of Helheim's vines and the ability to regenerate damaged Lockseeds. Once Kouta became the Man of the Beginning after eating the Golden Fruit, he is able to transform directly into Kiwami Arms with a simple call of "Henshin".
The Kiwami Lockseed is also directly tied with Kouta's Overlord form. If in any case Kouta dies, the simple activation of the Lockseed by someone else (except Megahex) will create a back-up duplicate with his exact memories.
This Arms has five finishing attacks.
- Sengoku Driver finisher:
- Burai Kick (無頼キック, Burai Kikku): Gaim activates the Squash function on his Sengoku Driver and leaps into the air in a somersault and flies in with pure energy coating his foot before making contact with the enemy.
- Sengoku Driver + Bana Spear finisher:
- Spear Victory (スピアビクトリー, Supia Bikutorī): Gaim activates the Squash function on his Sengoku Driver and executes one of two variations of this attack.
- Gaim stabs the Bana Spear into the ground, causing multiple banana-shaped projections to encase the enemy. [The Strongest Power! Kiwami Arms]
- Like Baron's Banana Squash, Gaim releases a spear-shaped beam of energy from the Bana Spear to thrust at the enemy. [Brothers' End! Zangetsu vs. Zangetsu Shin!]
- Spear Victory (スピアビクトリー, Supia Bikutorī): Gaim activates the Squash function on his Sengoku Driver and executes one of two variations of this attack.
- Sengoku Driver + Hinawadaidai-DJ-Ju Taiken Mode finisher:
- Hinawa Daidai Musou Zan (火縄大橙無双斬, Hinawa Daidai Musō Zan, lit. "Matchlock Great Orange Unrivaled Slash"): Gaim activates the Au Lait function on his Sengoku Driver and charges the Hinawadaidai-DJ-Ju in Taiken Mode with energy surrounded by image projections of fruits before slashing down the target. The fruit image projections scatter on impact.
- Musou Saber finisher:
- Kunai Burst (クナイバースト, Kunai Bāsuto): Gaim locks the Ichigo Lockseed into the Musou Saber and unleashes a giant energy-shaped strawberry that explodes into countless amounts of kunai that rain down on the enemy.
- Hinawadaidai-DJ-Ju finisher:
- Fruits Basket Charge (フルーツバスケットチャージ, Furūtsu Basuketto Chāji): Gaim locks a normal Lockseed into the Hinawadaidai-DJ-Ju and fires a powerful blast surrounded by a projection of multiple fruits at the enemy, which envelopes and soon destroys the target.
- Ichigo Charge (イチゴチャージ, Ichigo Chāji, lit. "Strawberry Charge")
- Pine Charge (パインチャージ, Pain Chāji, short for "Pineapple Charge")
- Orange Charge (オレンジチャージ, Orenji Chāji)
- Fruits Basket Charge (フルーツバスケットチャージ, Furūtsu Basuketto Chāji): Gaim locks a normal Lockseed into the Hinawadaidai-DJ-Ju and fires a powerful blast surrounded by a projection of multiple fruits at the enemy, which envelopes and soon destroys the target.
Kiwami Arms' ending theme, entitled "Ranbu Escalation", also doubles as the ending theme for Kamen Rider Baron's Lemon Energy Arms.
Appearances: Gaim Episodes 32-37, Golden Fruits Cup!, Gaim 38-44, 46, 47, Movie War Full Throttle, Final Stage, Dr. Pac-Man vs. Ex-Aid & Ghost with Legend Rider
These Arms are normally used by a different Armored Rider.
Banana Arms
- "Soiya! Banana Arms! Knight of spe~ar!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
- Rider Height: 204 cm
- Rider Weight: 108 kg
- Ability Parameters[11]
- Punching Power: 7.7 t
- Kicking Power: 10.2 t
- Maximum Jump Height: 26 m
- Maximum Running Speed: 100 m per 5.9 seconds
Banana Arms (バナナアームズ, Banana Āmuzu) is Gaim's banana-based form. Accessed through the Banana Lockseed, this form bears the Burn Casque (バーンカスク, Bān Kasuku, a pun on "Banana") helmet with the Burn Sight (バーンサイト, Bān Saito, see "Burn Casque") visor. Banana Arms is normally used by Kamen Rider Baron.
While assuming Banana Arms, Gaim dons the Banana Armor Part (バナナアーマーパート, Banana Āmā Pāto) and his Arms Weapon is the Bana Spear.
In this form, Gaim receives more punching power than Orange Arms, though he suffers from a slightly lower jumping height. However, his other stats have not been touched, making it a good substitute for Orange Arms.
This Arms has two Rider Thrust finishing attacks.
- Sengoku Driver + Bana Spear finishers:
- Gaim Banana Bullet (鎧武バナナブレッド, Gaimu Banana Buretto): Gaim activates the Au Lait function on his Sengoku Driver and releases a spear-shaped beam of energy from the Bana Spear to thrust at the enemy.
- Spear Victory (スピアビクトリー, Supia Bikutorī): After Gaim activates the Sparking function on his Sengoku Driver and stabs the Bana Spear into the ground, creating multiple banana-shaped projections that barrage the enemy from the ground.
Donguri Arms
- "Soiya! Donguri Arms! Never give up!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
Donguri Arms (ドングリアームズ, Donguri Āmuzu, lit. "Acorn Arms") is Gaim's acorn-based form. Accessed through the Donguri Lockseed, 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, Gaim dons the Donguri Armor Part (ドングリアーマーパート, Donguri Āmā Pāto, lit. "Acorn Armor Part") and his Arms Weapon is the Donkachi.
Gaim uses this form in the Golden Fruits Cup! movie as the second in a series of Arms Changes during his first fight with Kamen Rider Mars.
This form is exclusive to Kamen Rider Gaim: Great Soccer Battle! Golden Fruits Cup!
Durian Arms
- "Soiya! Durian Arms! Mr. Dangerous! (Five count bell ring with cheering crowds)"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
Durian Arms (ドリアンアームズ, Dorian Āmuzu) is Gaim's durian-based form. Accessed through the Durian Lockseed, this form bears the Duriking Casque (ドリキングカスク, Dorikingu Kasuku) helmet with the ReduSight (レデューサイト, RedyūSaito, short for "Reducer Sight") visor. Durian Arms is normally used by Kamen Rider Bravo.
While assuming Durian Arms, Gaim dons the Durian Armor Part (ドリアンアーマーパート, Dorian Āmā Pāto) and his Arms Weapon is the Duri Noko.
Gaim uses this form in the Golden Fruits Cup! movie as the third in a series of Arms Changes during his first fight with Kamen Rider Mars.
This form is exclusive to Kamen Rider Gaim: Great Soccer Battle! Golden Fruits Cup!
The Rider Arms (ライダーアームズ, Raidā Āmuzu) are forms based on past Kamen Riders. With the exception of Wizard, 1, and Drive Arms, 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 Genesis Armored Riders.
Wizard Arms
- "Soiya! Wizard Arms! Shabadoobi showtime!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
- Rider Height: 203 cm
- Rider Weight: 110 kg
Ability Perimeters:
- Punching Power: 11.2 t
- Kicking Power: 10.2 t
- Maximum Jump Height: 24 m
- Maximum Running Speed: 100 m per 6.3 seconds
Wizard Arms (ウィザードアームズ, Wizādo Āmuzu) is a Legend Rider Arms based on Kamen Rider Wizard's Flame Style that is accessed through the Wizard Lockseed.
While assuming Wizard Arms, Gaim dons the Wizard Armor Part (ウィザードアーマーパート, Wizādo Āmā Pāto) and his Arms Weapon is the WizarSwordGun.
This finishing attacks of this Arms are based on the finishing attacks of Kamen Rider Wizard.
He was not, however, shown to activate a function on his Sengoku Driver beforehand for a finisher. The Wizard Lockseed's phrases for the Sengoku Driver functions are in the toyline.
- Squash: Chōīne, Saikō (チョーイイネ, サイコー lit. "Very nice, the Best")
- Au Lait: Special, Please (スペシャル, プリーズ, Supesharu, Purīzu)
- Sparking: Slash Strike (スラッシュストライク, Surasshu Sutoraiku)
An apparent side effect of the Legend Rider Lockseeds is channeling the represented Rider's personality, with Kouta proclaiming "Now, it's showtime!" (さあ、ショータイムだ!, Saa, shōtaimu da!) alongside the real Wizard.
This form is exclusive to Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider Gaim & Wizard: The Fateful Sengoku Movie Battle, though it also appears in the video game Kamen Rider Travelers Record which was released before the movie.
1go Arms
- "Soiya! 1go Arms! Waza no ichigō, let's go!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
- Rider Height: 215 cm
- Rider Weight: 128 kg
- Ability Parameters
- Punching Power: 16 t
- Kicking Power: 21.4 t
- Maximum Jump Height: 16 m
- Maximum Running Speed: 100 m per 7.2 seconds
1go Arms (１号アームズ, Ichigō Āmuzu) is a Legend Rider Arms based on Kamen Rider 1 that is accessed through the Showa Rider Lockseed channeling the 1 Lockseed.
While assuming 1go Arms, Gaim dons the 1 Armor Part (１号アーマーパート, Ichigō Āmā Pāto) and he does not possess an Arms Weapon. Before the 1 Armor Part opens up to form the armor, its "mouth" can be used to bite enemies, as seen in Gaim's final battle with Kamen Rider Fifteen.
Despite having no Arms Weapons, this form is shown to be more powerful than Kachidoki Arms in that Gaim can defeat Fifteen Gaim Arms with it, while Gaim Kachidoki Arms lost against Fifteen Gaim Arms.
This Arms' finisher is the Rider Kick (ライダーキック, Raidā Kikku): Gain activates the Squash function on his Sengoku Driver and jumps up into the air, and does the very same sort of Rider Kick that Kamen Rider 1 does, with holographic versions of Gaim in Orange Arms and Rider 1 appearing by his side, in a vein similar to Kamen Rider Fourze Fusionstates' Rider Fusion Drill Kick.
An apparent side effect of the Legend Rider Lockseeds is channeling the represented Rider's personality, with Kouta shouting "Toh!" while performing the Rider Kick in midair.
The concept art of Super-1
Unlike other Legend Rider Arms, while his helmet is modified to resemble that of the represented Rider, he does not sport armor in the form of Rider 1's chest. Instead, a large Rider 1 face is located on his chest. This design seems to have come from Shotaro Ishinomori's concept art of Kamen Rider Super-1, as well as the fact that the only difference between Riders 1 and 2 are the color of their gloves & boots, and, on occasion, their helmets.
This form is exclusive to Heisei Rider vs. Showa Rider: Kamen Rider Taisen feat. Super Sentai.
Drive Arms
- "Soiya! Drive Arms! Hitoppashiri iza together! (Japanese-styled upbeat jazz music)"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
- Rider Height: 203 cm
- Rider Weight: 102 kg
- Ability Parameters
- Punching Power: 14.6 t
- Kicking Power: 18.1 t
- Maximum Jump Height: 30 m
- Maximum Running Speed: 100 m per 5.2 seconds
Drive Arms (ドライブアームズ, Doraibu Āmuzu) is a Legend Rider Arms based on Kamen Rider Drive's Type Speed. Accessed through the Drive Lockseed, this form is unique among the Legend Rider Arms in that Gaim's Ride Wear receives a minor modification with his head crest being altered to look like the letter "R" which is part of Drive's symbol.
While assuming Drive Arms, Gaim dons the Drive Armor Part (ドライブアーマーパート, Doraibu Āmā Pāto) and his Arms Weapons are the Handle-Ken (which is the sole weapon he wields onscreen) and Door-Ju (which is exclusive to the Arms Change toyline).
In this form, Gaim has an incredibly minute stronger punching power than Kiwami Arms, has a kicking power that is a little stronger than a Jimber Arms, has a very high max jumping height beyond even Wizard Arms, and is faster than even Ichigo Arms.
The finisher for this form is Drift Slash (ドリフトスラッシュ, Dorifuto Surasshu): Gaim activates the Squash function on his Sengoku Driver and rides down on a miniature road similar to those the Shift Cars drive along. Upon reaching the enemy, Gaim slashes them with the Handle-ken and then a wheel is shown to strike the enemy just after Gaim slashes.
The Drive Lockseed's phrases for the Sengoku Driver functions are in the toyline.
- Squash: Hissatsu! Ah, Full Throttle! (必殺! あ、フルスロットル!, Hissatsu! A, Furu Surottoru!, lit. "Finisher! Full Throttle!")
- Au Lait: Tridoron! Iyo, Itchokusen! (トライドロン！ いよっ、一直線！, Toraidoron! Iyo, itchokusen!, lit. "Tridoron! Going Straight!")
- Sparking: Tire! Hngg, Ko~ukan! (タイヤ！ん、コ～ウカン！, Taiya! N, ko~ukan!, lit. "Tire! Exchange!")
An apparent side effect of the Legend Rider Lockseeds is channeling the represented Rider's personality, with Kouta doing the same wrist flip that Shinnosuke would do after unleashing a Full Throttle on the enemy.
This form is exclusive to Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider Drive & Gaim: Movie War Full Throttle.
Ryuki Arms
- "Soiya! Ryuki Arms! Tatakawanakereba ikinokorenai!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
Ryuki Arms (龍騎アームズ, Ryūki Āmuzu) is a Legend Rider Arms based on Kamen Rider Ryuki's default form that is accessed through the Ryuki Lockseed.
While assuming Ryuki Arms, Gaim dons the Ryuki Armor Part (龍騎アーマーパート, Ryūki Āmā Pāto) and his Arms Weapon is the Dragsaber.
Den-O Arms
- "Soiya! Den-O Arms! Iza climax!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
Den-O Arms (電王アームズ, Den'ō Āmuzu) is a Legend Rider Arms based on Kamen Rider Den-O's Sword Form that is accessed through the Den-O Lockseed.
While assuming Den-O Arms, Gaim dons the Den-O Armor Part (電王アーマーパート, Den'ō Āmā Pāto) and his Arms Weapon is the DenGasher Sword Mode.
Decade Arms
- "Soiya! Decade Arms! Hakaisha on the road!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
Decade Arms (ディケイドアームズ, Dikeido Āmuzu) is a Legend Rider Arms based on Kamen Rider Decade's default form that is accessed through the Decade Lockseed.
While assuming Decade Arms, Gaim dons the Decade Armor Part (ディケイドアーマーパート, Dikeido Āmā Pāto) and his Arms Weapon is the Ride Booker.
In Kamen Rider Battle: Ganbarizing, it is locked to a special Gaim Pine Arms Ganbarizing Card.
W Arms
- "Soiya! W Arms! Cyclone! Joker! Ha-Ha-Ha!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
W Arms (Ｗアームズ, Daburu Āmuzu) is a Legend Rider Arms based on Kamen Rider Double's CycloneJoker form that is accessed through the Double Lockseed.
While assuming W Arms, Gaim dons the Double Armor Part (ダブルアーマーパート, Daburu Āmā Pāto) and his Arms Weapon is the Triggermagnum.
In Kamen Rider Battle: Ganbarizing, it is locked to a special Gaim Ichigo Arms Ganbarizing Card.
OOO Arms
- "Soiya! OOO Arms! Tatoba! Ta~to~ba!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
OOO Arms (オーズアームズ, Ōzu Āmuzu) is a Legend Rider Arms based on Kamen Rider OOO's Tatoba Combo that is accessed through the OOO Lockseed.
While assuming OOO Arms, Gaim dons the OOO Armor Part (オーズアーマーパート, Ōzu Āmā Pāto) and his Arms Weapon is the Medajalibur.
In Kamen Rider Battle: Ganbarizing, it is locked to a special Gaim Ichigo Arms Ganbarizing Card.
Fourze Arms
- "Soiya! Fourze Arms! Seishun switch on!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
Fourze Arms (フォーゼアームズ, Fōze Āmuzu) is a Legend Rider Arms based on Kamen Rider Fourze's Basestates that is accessed through the Fourze Lockseed.
While assuming Fourze Arms, Gaim dons the Fourze Armor Part (フォーゼアーマーパート, Fōze Āmā Pāto) and his Arms Weapon is the Rocket Module.
In Kamen Rider Battle: Ganbarizing, it is locked to a special Gaim Pine Arms Ganbarizing Card.
The Fresh Arms (フレッシュアームズ, Furesshu Āmuzu) are sparkling versions of Gaim's normal Arms. These forms are exclusive to Kamen Rider Gaim Hyper Battle DVD: Fresh Orange Arms is Born!.
Fresh Orange Arms
- "Soiya! Fresh Orange Arms! Hanamichi on stage!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
- Rider Height: 203 cm
- Rider Weight: 105 kg
- Ability Parameters
- Punching Power: 12.6 t
- Kicking Power: 16.6 t
- Maximum Jump Height: 31 m
- Maximum Running Speed: 100 m per 5.5 seconds
Fresh Orange Arms (フレッシュオレンジアームズ, Furesshu Orenji Āmuzu) is an upgraded version of Gaim's Orange Arms that is accessed through the Fresh Orange Lockseed. This form bears the Dai Kabuto (ダイカブト lit. "Orange Helmet") helmet.
While assuming Fresh Orange Arms, Gaim dons the Fresh Orange Armor Part (フレッシュオレンジアーマーパート, Furesshu Orenji Āmā Pāto) and his Arms Weapon is a pair of twin Daidaimarus. He can also wield two Musou Sabers.
This Arms has three finishing attacks.
- Burai Fresh Kick (無頼フレッシュキック, Burai Furesshu Kikku): After Gaim activates his Sengoku Driver's Squash function, he executes a stronger version of the Burai Kick.
- Musou Zan Fresh (無双斬フレッシュ, Musō Zan Furesshu, lit. "Unrivaled Slash Fresh"): After Gaim activates his Sengoku Driver's Au Lait function, he executes a series of powerful energy-filled slashes from both his Musou Saber and two Daidaimarus.
- Musou Fresh Slicer (無双フレッシュスライサー, Musō Furesshu Suraisā, lit. "Unrivaled Fresh Slicer"): After Gaim activates his Sengoku Driver's Sparking function, he executes a powerful energy-filled slash from his Daidaimaru Naginata Mode.
Fresh Pine Arms
- "Soiya! Fresh Pine Arms! Funsai destroy!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
Fresh Pine Arms (フレッシュパインアームズ, Furesshu Pain Āmuzu, short for "Fresh Pineapple Arms") is an upgraded version of Gaim's Pine Arms that is accessed through the Fresh Pine Lockseed. This form bears the Spine Kabuto (スパインカブト, Supain Kabuto, lit. "Spine Helmet"). As of now, this Arms is only hypothetical and has yet to make an appearance.
While assuming Fresh Pine Arms, Gaim dons the Fresh Pine Armor Part (フレッシュパインアーマーパート, Furesshu Pain Āmā Pāto, short for "Fresh Pineapple Armor Part") and his Arms Weapon is a pair of twin Pine Irons.
Byakko Inves
- Height: 230 cm.
- Weight: 157 kg.
In a dream placed by Redyue, Kouta had his role with Yuya Sumii reversed, causing him to become the Byakko Inves (ビャッコインベス, Byakko Inbesu, White Tiger Inves) and Yuya to become Kamen Rider Gaim. Kouta eventually managed to escape and fight Redyue.
This form is exclusive to Gaim Episode 40.
Man of the Beginning
After Kouta receives the Forbidden Fruit and eats it, he turns into a white haired and silver armored version of himself, which looks similar to Kiwami Arms with a chestplate resembling part of Matsubokkuri Arms' breastplate. His right eye also becomes red in color, similar to the Woman of the Beginning. This is Kouta's most powerful form in that it has God-like powers. Shortly after this transformation, Kouta sends all of the Helheim plants and Inves to a distant planet and leaves with Mai to terraform said planet into a new Helheim. When Kouta returns to Earth, he is able to transform directly into Gaim Kiwami Arms either with a simple call of "Henshin", [Transformation! And into the Future] or by summoning his Sengoku Driver appearing with the Kachidoki Lockseed already in place before inserting the Kiwami Lockseed. [Movie War Full Throttle]
As a Man of the Beginning, Kouta is able to create new life with the same restriction as the Femushinmu Man of the Beginning, Rosyuo. This means he is unable to revive people if they die. Kouta manages to circumvent this by utilizing the Kiwami Lockseed such that whenever he dies, a simple activation of the Lockseed by someone (except for Megahex) would enable him to create a back-up duplicate with his memories.
Appearances: Gaim Episodes 46, 47, Movie War Full ThrottleEquipment[]
Devices[]
- Sengoku Driver - Transformation device
- Removable slots for additional Lockseeds:
- Genesis Core - Essential to access a Jimber Arms
- Senyo Joint - Essential to access Kiwami Arms
- Removable slots for additional Lockseeds:
- Lockseeds - Gives access to Gaim's Arms changes, depending on which lock is used
- Lockseed Holder - Carrier strap for Gaim's locks
- Musou Saber Holster - Carrier strap for Gaim's Musou Saber
Weapons[]
- Musou Saber - Gaim's side weapon in every single one of his forms, also Gaim Yami Black Jimber Arms' personal weapon
- Arms Weapons - Weapons that come with the Arms, besides the Musou Saber:
- Gaim:
- Daidaimaru - Gaim Orange Arms' personal weapon and one of Kiwami Arms' personal weapons
- Moldy Daidaimaru - Gaim Kabi Orange Arms' personal weapon
- Pine Iron - Gaim Pine Arms' personal weapon and one of Kiwami Arms' personal weapons
- Ichigo Kunai - Gaim Ichigo Arms' personal weapons and one of Kiwami Arms' personal weapons
- Suika Sojinto - Gaim Suika Arms' personal weapon in Yoroi Mode and one of Kiwami Arms' personal weapons
- Bana Spear - Gaim Banana Arms' personal weapon and one of Kiwami Arms' personal weapons
- Donkachi - Gaim Donguri Arms' personal weapon and one of Kiwami Arms' personal weapons
- Duri Noko - Gaim Durian Arms' personal weapons and one of Kiwami Arms' personal weapons
- Sonic Arrow - Gaim Jimber Arms' personal weapon and one of Kiwami Arms' personal weapons, also Gaim Yami Black Jimber Arms' personal weapon (Kamen Rider Battle: Ganbarizing)
- Hinawadaidai-DJ-Ju - Gaim Kachidoki Arms' personal weapon and one of Kiwami Arms' personal weapons
- Mango Punisher - One of Gaim Kiwami Arms' personal weapons
- Budou Ryuhou - One of Gaim Kiwami Arms' personal weapons
- Kiwi Gekirin - One of Gaim Kiwami Arms' personal weapons
- Melon Defender - One of Gaim Kiwami Arms' personal weapons
- Kagematsu - One of Gaim Kiwami Arms' personal weapons
- Kagematsu Shin - One of Gaim Kiwami Arms' personal weapons
- Kurumi Bombers - One of Gaim Kiwami Arms' personal weapons
- Joeshuimu - Rosyuo's personal weapon briefly used by Gaim Kiwami Arms during his battle with Redyue
- WizarSwordGun - Gaim Wizard Arms' personal weapon
- Handle-Ken - One of Gaim Drive Arms' personal weapons (Movie War Full Throttle)
- Door-Ju - One of Gaim Drive Arms' personal weapons (Arms Change series)
- Dragsaber - Gaim Ryuki Arms' personal weapon
- DenGasher Sword Mode - Gaim Den-O Arms' personal weapon
- Ride Booker - Gaim Decade Arms' personal weapon
- Triggermagnum - Gaim W Arms' personal weapon
- Medajaribur - Gaim OOO Arms' personal weapon
- Rocket Module - Gaim Fourze Arms' personal weapon
- Daidaimaru - Gaim Orange Arms' personal weapon and one of Kiwami Arms' personal weapons
- Gaim:
Other Equipment[]
Kouta's Rainbow Pass, which originally belonged to Narutaki.
- Rainbow Pass (レインボーパス, Reinbō Pasu) - A special cellular-like device that all of the ToQgers possess, functioning as their belt buckles and communicators. In the ToQger Vs. Gaim Special, Narutaki had an orange-colored Rainbow Pass before giving it to Kouta, allowing him to enter the Ressha, who then gave it to Mai to try to get her out of Zawame City. Given the fact the Rainbow Passes are the paper passes that Right and the others all used as kids, it's unknown how Narutaki gained one.
Vehicles[]
- Lock Vehicles - Vehicles that unfold from special Lockseeds:
- Sakura Hurricane - Gaim's main Rider Machine. It is lost during the final battle against Kaito Kumon. He evidently gained a new one when he arrives in the World of Build.
- Dandeliner - Gaim's second Rider Machine. Loses it during the the battle against Bujin Gaim, but later receives another one from DJ Sagara. It is lost during the final battle against Kaito Kumon to an evolved Seiryu Inves
- Tulip Hopper - Gaim's third Rider Machine
- Rose Attacker - Gaim's unused Rider Machine, which is given to Decade to get Shu Aoi escape with him while Gaim prevents Fifteen from taking his son away from the lighthouse where Saki Aoi is.
Legend Rider Devices[]
KamenRide: Gaim
- Gaim Lockseed (鎧武ロックシード, Gaimu Rokkushīdo): By channeling the Gaim Lockseed into the Heisei Rider Lockseed, Kamen Rider Fifteen can transform into Gaim Arms, equipped with the Daidaimaru. The core image depicts Gaim's Sengoku Driver in Orange Arms while the lid backside image depicts the Orange Lockseed. Also a Kurokage/Bujin Gaim/Kamuro-styled Lockseed in the toyline.
- Transformation: Gaim Arms! Fruits Gaim Musha on Parade! (鎧武アームズ！フルーツ鎧武者オンパレード！, Gaimu Āmuzu! Furūtsu Yoroi Musha On Parēdo!, lit. "Fruits Armored Warrior Warrior]")
- Squash: Burai Kick (無頼キック, Burai Kikku)
- Au Lait: Daidaimaru (大橙丸 lit. "Great Orange Circle)
- Sparking: Naginata Musou Slicer (ナギナタ無双スライサー, Naginata Musō Suraisā)
- Transformation: Gaim Arms! Fruits Gaim Musha on Parade! (鎧武アームズ！フルーツ鎧武者オンパレード！, Gaimu Āmuzu! Furūtsu Yoroi Musha On Parēdo!, lit. "Fruits Armored Warrior Warrior]")
(locked & closed)
(locked & opened)
- Gaim Lockseed (Movie Special Clear Ver.) (鎧武ロックシード (劇場スペシャルクリアVer.), Gaimu Rokkushīdo Gekijō Supesharu Kuria Bājon): Allows the user to transform into Gaim Arms. The core image depicts Gaim's Sengoku Driver in Orange Arms while the lid backside image depicts the Orange Lockseed. Also a Kurokage/Bujin Gaim/Kamuro-styled Lockseed in the toyline. It was first released in the toyline as a gift for moviegoers who have purchased tickets for the Gaim movie.
- Transformation: Gaim Arms! Fruits Yoroi Musha on Parade! (鎧武アームズ！フルーツ鎧武者オンパレード！, Gaimu Āmuzu! Furūtsu Yoroi Musha On Parēdo!, lit. "Fruits Armored Warrior]")
- Squash: Orange Squash (オレンジスカッシュ, Orenji Sukasshu)
- Au Lait: Jimber Lemon Au Lait (ジンバーレモンオーレ, Jinbā Remon Ōre)
- Sparking: Kachidoki Sparking (カチドキスパーキング, Kachidoki Supākingu, lit. "Triumph Sparking")
- Exclusive Sound: Natsuyasumi wa Eigakan de on Stage (夏休みは映画館でオンステージ, Natsuyasumi wa Eigakan de On Sutēji, lit. "The Summer Vacation Movie on Stage")
- Transformation: Gaim Arms! Fruits Yoroi Musha on Parade! (鎧武アームズ！フルーツ鎧武者オンパレード！, Gaimu Āmuzu! Furūtsu Yoroi Musha On Parēdo!, lit. "Fruits Armored Warrior]")
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(Movie Special Clear Ver.)
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(Movie Special Clear Ver.)
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- "Drive: Type Fruits! On Stage! (Hinawadaidai-DJ-Ju-like music)"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
- Shift Fruits (シフトフルーツ, Shifuto Furūtsu, Based on an orange): Allows Drive to transform into Type Fruits, equipping him with the Musou Saber and Daidaimaru, as well as enabling him to use Kamen Rider Gaim's abilities. Only appears in Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider Drive & Gaim: Movie War Full Throttle.
(Lever Mode)
Legend Gaim Signal Bike
- Signal Legend Gaim (シグナルレジェンド鎧武, Shigunaru Rejendo Gaimu, Based on Gaim's Sakura Hurricane): Allows Mach to activate a Kourin Signal Legend. When used in the DX Drive Driver, it gives the sound for a Tire Exchange into Drive: Gaim.
- "Kaigan! Gaim! (Gaim's Sengoku Driver standby horn) Orange! Banana! Son'na bakana! (Baron's horns)"
- ―Transformation announcement with Ghost Driver[src]
- "Tengan! Ghost! Mega Ulord!"
- ―Transformation announcement with Mega Ulorder[src]
The Gaim Ghost Eyecon (鎧武（ガイム）ゴースト眼魂, Gaimu Gōsuto Aikon) is one of the 16 title Kamen Riders' Ghost Eyecons, with its primary user being Kamen Rider Ghost. It shows the number R15 on its Startup Time setting, Gaim Orange Arms's face on its Transformation Time setting, and Gaim's symbol on its Move Invocation Time setting.
Its Omega Drive finisher is the Omega Drive (Gaim) (オメガドライブ ガイム, Omega Doraibu (Gaimu)), where Ghost immediately performs a version of Gaim's Burai Kick where he performs the side kick, without a row of orange slices appearing.
The Gaim Ghost was originally sealed within Gaim's Orange Lockseed. Once freed, it entered Takeru's Ghost Driver, creating its Eyecon.
Gaim's Eyecon/Damashii exclusively appears on-screen in the Gaim Chapter of Kamen Rider Ghost: Legendary! Riders' Souls! and Kamen Rider 1 and is also available to be used by Specter and Necrom in Kamen Rider Battle: Ganbarizing.
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- "Toukenden Gaim! (Japanese horagai with drums, followed by Sengoku Driver Cutting Blade slash)"
- ―Activation announcement[src]
- "(Orange) Gachan! Level Up! Tokenden-den-den-den-de-de-den! Fruit Chambara! (Giri Giri Chambara-styled song)"
- ―Level 2 announcement[src]
- "A Gacha! Orange Ichigo ni Pineapple! Banana! Budou! Melon! Soiya! Gaim! (Jet Combat-styled song)"
- ―Level 3 announcement[src]
- "Kimewaza! Toukenden Critical Strike!"
- ―Gamer Driver finisher announcement[src]
- "Kimewaza! Toukenden Critical Finish!"
- ―Weapon finisher announcement[src]
- "Kimewaza! (Word from other Gashat's name) Gaim Critical Finish!"
- ―Gashacon Key Slasher finisher announcement[src]
- Toukenden Gaim Gashat (刀剣伝ガイムガシャット, Tōken-den Gaimu Gashatto, lit. Swords Legend Gaim Gashat): Based on Kamen Rider Gaim. Used to activate Gaim Gamer Level 1, advances to Level 2 after pulling the lever on the Gamer Driver.
- Gaim Fullbottle (鎧武フルボトル, Gaimu Furubotoru): Used solely to access Gaim Form. Also used with the Drive Fullbottle to access the unreleased GaimDrive Form.
- "(Digital beeping) Gaim!"
- ―Activation announcement[src]
- "Rider Time! (Horns and traditional Japanese music) Soiya! Gaim~!"
- ―Transformation announcement in the Ziku-Driver's right-hand slot[src]
- "(Right-hand Ridewatch's announcement)! Armor Time! (Horns and traditional Japanese music) Soiya! Gaim~!"
- ―Rider Armor transformation announcement[src]
Gaim Ridewatch (鎧武ライドウォッチ, Gaimu Raidowotchi): Based on Kamen Rider Gaim Orange Arms, this Ridewatch provides access to the GaimArmor used by Zi-O. It is dated 2013.
It is able to augment the Ridestriker with a high-speed boost accompanied by a trail of flower petals, reminiscent of the Sakura Hurricane and the Rose Attacker.
It was presumably manifested by Kouta Kazuraba from a Blank Watch given by Sougo Tokiwa.
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- "(Digital beeping) Jimber Lemon Arms!"
- ―Activation announcement[src]
- "Jimber Lemon! Orange to lemon wo mix saseta jinbaori! Jimber Lemon Arms!
Translaiton: Jimber Lemon! The mixed orange and lemon jinbaori! Jimber Lemon Arms! (ジンバーレモン！オレンジとレモンをミックスさせた陣羽織！ジンバーレモンアームズ！)" - ―Secondary activation announcement[src]
- "(Right-hand Ridewatch's announcement)! Armor Time! (Traditonal Japanese music with Jimber Arms' mixing noises) Soiya! Jimber Lemon! Haha!"
- ―Transformation announcement in the Ziku-Driver's left-hand slot[src]
Gaim Jimber Lemon Arms Ridewatch (鎧武ジンバーレモンアームズライドウォッチ, Gaimu Jinbā Remon Āmuzu Raidowotchi): Based on Kamen Rider Gaim Jimber Lemon Arms, this Ridewatch would provide access to the GaimJimberLemonArmsArmor. It is dated 2013.
- "(Digital beeping) Kachidoki Arms!"
- ―Activation announcement[src]
- "Ei ei oh! Iza shutsujin! Gaim Kachidoki Arms!
Translation: Ei, Ei, Oh! Now, move out! Gaim Kachidoki Arms! (エイエイオー！いざ出陣！鎧武カチドキアームズ！)" - ―Secondary activation announcement[src]
- "(Right-hand Ridewatch's announcement)! Armor Time! (traditonal Japanese music mixed with Kachidoki Arms' transformation music) Ei! Ei! Oh! Kachidoki~!"
- ―Transformation announcement in the Ziku-Driver's left-hand slot[src]
- "Finish Time! Muryoudaisuu (Barlckxs/Zonjis/Zamonas) Time (Break/Burst/Jack)!"
- ―Finisher announcement in left-hand slot[src]
Gaim Kachidoki Arms Ridewatch (鎧武カチドキアームズライドウォッチ, Gaimu Kachidoki Āmuzu Raidowotchi): Based on Kamen Rider Gaim Kachidoki Arms, this Ridewatch would provide access to the GaimKachidokiArmsArmor. It is dated 2013.
- "(Digital beeping) Kiwami Arms!"
- ―Activation announcement[src]
- "Korin! Tenka ni todoroku daishogun! Gaim Kiwami Arms!
Translation: Advent! The great general rumbling under the providence! Gaim Kiwami Arms! (降臨！天下に轟く大将軍！鎧武極アームズ！)" - ―Secondary activation announcement[src]
- "(Right-hand Ridewatch's announcement)! Armor Time! Tenka musou! Gaim Kiwami! Fruits basket!"
- ―Transformation announcement in the Ziku-Driver's left-hand slot[src]
Gaim Kiwami Arms Ridewatch (鎧武極アームズライドウォッチ, Gaimu Kiwami Āmuzu Raidowotchi): Based on Kamen Rider Gaim Kiwami Arms, this Ridewatch would provide access to the GaimKiwamiArmsArmor. It is dated 2013[12], but shown on the Ziku-Driver's screen as FIN.
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Another Gaim Watch (アナザー鎧武ウォッチ, Anazā Gaimu Wotchi): A twisted version of the Gaim Ridewatch used to transform into Another Gaim.
- "Juicy!"
- ―Activation announcement[src]
- "Gaim's ability!"
- ―Second activation announcement[src]
- "Authorise!"
- ―Transformation standby announcement[src]
- "Progrise! Fruits warrior! OnStaging Gaim! Sengoku warriors who dance magnificently."
- ―Transformation announcement with the Hiden Zero-One Driver[src]
- "OnStaging Impact!"
- ―Finisher announcement with the Hiden Zero-One Driver[src]
- "OnStaging (Bit/Byte/Kilo/Mega/Giga/Tera) Impact!"
- ―Empowered finisher announcement with the Hiden Zero-One Driver[src]
- "Shotrise! OnStaging Gaim! Sengoku warriors who dance magnificently."
- ―Transformation announcement with the A.I.M.S. Shotriser[src]
- "Juicy! OnStaging Blast!"
- ―Finisher announcement with the A.I.M.S. Shotriser in Gun Mode[src]
- "Juicy! OnStaging Blast Fever!"
- ―Finisher announcement with the A.I.M.S. Shotriser in Belt Mode[src]
- "Forcerise! OnStaging Gaim! Sengoku warriors who dance magnificently. Break down."
- ―Transformation announcement with the MetsubouJinrai Forceriser[src]
- "OnStaging Dystopia!"
- ―Finisher announcement with the MetsubouJinrai Forceriser[src]
- "OnStaging Utopia!"
- ―Secondary finisher announcement with the MetsubouJinrai Forceriser[src]
OnStaging Gaim Progrisekey (オンステージング鎧武プログライズキー, Onsutējingu Gaimu Puroguraizu Kī): Based on Kamen Rider Gaim, this Progrisekey's ability is "Juicy".[13]
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The Sengoku Gaim Emaki Wonder Ride Book (戦国鎧武絵巻ワンダーライドブック, Sengoku Gaimu Emaki Wandā Raido Bukku, lit. "Warring States Gaim Picture Scroll Wonder Ride Book") is based on Kamen Rider Gaim and his forms. The book's name is shortened to "Gaim" in the Swordriver's announcements.
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- "Kamakiri! (カマキリ！)"
- ―Activation announcement[src]
- "Come on! Ka-Kamakiri! (カモン！カ！カマキリ！, Kamon! Ka-Kamakiri!)"
- ―Looping standby announcement with the Revice Driver[src]
- "Buddy Up! Iza musou giri! Ore ga yokogiri! Kamakiri! Oretachi on stage!
(バディアップ！いざ無双切り！俺が横切り！カマキリ！俺たちオンステージ！, Badi Appu! Iza musou giri! Ore ga yokogiri! Kamakiri! Oretachi on sutēji!, Translation: Buddy Up! Now, unrivaled slash! I'll cross! Mantis! We're on stage!)" - ―Transformation announcement[src]
- "Kamakiri Stamping Finish! (カマキリスタンピングフィニッシュ！, Kamakiri Sutanpingu Finisshu!)"
- ―Revice Driver finisher announcement[src]
- "Remix! Buddy Up! Hissatsu! Komagiri! Butchigiri! Kamakiri!
(リミックス！バディアップ！必殺！コマ斬り！ブッチギリ！カマキリ！, Rimikkusu! Badi Appu! Hissatsu! Komagiri! Butchigiri! Kamakiri!, Translation: Remix! Buddy Up! Certain kill! Fine-sliced! Butcher-sliced! Mantis!)" - ―Remix transformation announcement[src]
- "Hissatsu Shonin! Kamakiri Stamping Slash! (必殺承認！カマキリスタンピングスラッシュ！, Hissatsu Shōnin! Kamakiri Sutanpingu Surasshu!, Translation: Deadly Approval! Mantis Stamping Strike!)"
- ―Finisher announcement with the Ohinbuster50 in Axe Mode[src]
- "Hissatsu Shonin! Kamakiri Stamping Strike! (必殺承認！カマキリスタンピングストライク！, Hissatsu Shōnin! Kamakiri Sutanpingu Sutoraiku!, Translation: Deadly Approval! Mantis Stamping Strike!)"
- ―Finisher announcement with the Ohinbuster50 in Gun Mode[src]
- "Absorb! Gaim! (アブゾーブ！鎧武！, Abuzōbu! Gaimu!)"
- ―Scanning announcement with the Juuga Driver[src]
- "Kamakiri Squash Attack! (カマキリスカッシュアタック！, Kamakiri Sukasshu Atakku!)"
- ―Finisher announcement with the Juuga Driver[src]
Kamakiri Vistamp (カマキリバイスタンプ, Kamakiri Baisutanpu, lit. "Mantis Vistamp"): Allows Revi and Vice to access their Kamakiri Genome. It contains the genetic information of a mantis and is based on Kamen Rider Gaim.
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- "Sengoku Driver."
- ―Insertion announcement in the Desire Driver[src]
- "Soiya! Orange Arms! Hanamichi on stage! Ready, fight!"
- ―Standalone Transformation announcement in the Desire Driver[src]
- "Gaim Strike!"
- ―Standalone finisher announcement in the Desire Driver[src]
- "Dual On! (Raise Buckle name)! Soiya! Orange Arms! Hanamichi on stage! Ready, fight!"
- ―Transformation announcement with a large Raise Buckle in the Desire Driver[src]
- "(Raise Buckle name) Gaim Victory!"
- ―Finisher announcement with a large Raise Buckle in the Desire Driver[src]
- "Boost Time! Boost Gaim Grand Victory!"
- ―Boost Time finisher announcement with the Boost Buckle in the Desire Driver[src]
- "Kamen Rider Tactical Blast!"
- ―Finisher announcement in the Magnum Shooter 40X[src]
Sengoku Driver Buckle (戦極ドライバーバックル, Sengoku Doraibā Bakkuru): Allows any of the Geats Riders to access Gaim Form, which is equipped with the Daidaimaru. It is based on Kamen Rider Gaim and his transformation belt, the Sengoku Driver.
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- Kamen Rider Gaim (仮面ライダー鎧武, Kamen Raidā Gaimu): Used with Kamen Rider Drive to access Hanamichi on the road.
- Kamen Rider Gaim Kiwami Arms (仮面ライダー鎧武極アームズ, Kamen Raidā Gaimu Kiwami Āmuzu)
- "Soiya! Orange Arms! Hanamichi on stage! Gaim! (ソイヤッ！オレンジアームズ！花道 オンステージ！鎧武！, Soiya! Orenji āmuzu! Hanamichi on sutēji! Gaimu!)"
- ―Transformation announcement in the Henshin Belt Gavv[src]
- "Gaim tsuyoi! (鎧武つよい！, Gaimu tsuyoi!)"
- ―Finisher announcement in the Henshin Belt Gavv[src]
- "Gaim! (鎧武！, Gaimu!)"
- ―Transformation and finisher announcement in the Valenbuster[src]
Gaim Gochizo (鎧武ゴチゾウ, Gaimu Gochizō)
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Family[]
Older sister
Wife
Relationships[]
Love Interest[]
- Mai Takatsukasa: The Woman of the Beginning & Kouta's friend.
Friends[]
- Kaito Kumon/Kamen Rider Baron: to be added
- Mitsuzane Kureshima/Kamen RIder Ryugen: to be added
- Takatora Kureshima/Kamen RIder Zangetsu (Shin): to be added
Allies[]
- Hideyasu Jonouchi/Kamen Rider Gridon: to be added
- Ryoji Hase/Kamen RIder Kurokage: to be added
- Oren Pierre Alfonzo/Kamen Rider Bravo: to be added
- Zack/Kamen RIder Knuckle: to be added
- Yoko Minato/Kamen Rider Marika: to be added
Enemies[]
- Ryoma Sengoku/Kamen Rider Duke: to be added
- Lock Dealer Sid/Kamen Rider Sigurd: to be added
Behind the Scenes[]
Portrayal[]
- Kouta is portrayed by Gaku Sano (佐野 岳, Sano Gaku).
- As Kamen Rider Gaim, his suit actor is Seiji Takaiwa (高岩 成二, Takaiwa Seiji), who has been the suit actor for the majority of leading Heisei Kamen Riders (except Kuuga and Hibiki).[14]
- Gaim was suit-acted by Eitoku (永徳) in Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider Drive & Gaim: Movie War Full Throttle while on-screen with Drive.
Rider No.[]
As the leading Rider protagonist of Kamen Rider Gaim, Kouta Kazuraba (Kamen Rider Gaim) is labeled Kamen Rider #30 (仮面ライダー30号, Kamen Raidā Sanjūgō) and Heisei Rider #15 (平成ライダー15号, Heisei Raidā Jūgogō). [Quiz! Decade Countdown!!]
Popular Culture[]
In the live action of Hell Teacher Nube (地獄先生 ぬーべー, Jigoku Sensei Nube), a student named Shuichi Shirato claims that they ate the Fruit of Wisdom. Coincidentally, Shirato is played by Gaku Sano, who also played Kouta.[15]
Dub names[]
In the Korean dub of Heisei Rider vs. Showa Rider: Kamen Rider Taisen feat. Super Sentai, which aired in South Korea, Kouta Kazuraba is renamed Siwoo Kang (강시우 gangsiu).
Notes[]
The picture of a samurai behind Kouta's Team Gaim jacket.
- On the back of Kouta's Team Gaim jacket is a picture of a samurai who resembles Kamen Rider Gaim's Orange Arms. Considering the half-moon crest and one missing eye, the samurai can be proved to be famed warrior and tactician Date Masamune.
- Gaim's Kiwami Arms was inspired by the armor of Oda Nobunaga, with the Kiwami Kabuto borrowing design choices from Uesugi Kenshin while keeping true to Gaim's Date Masamune design.
- It is also known that Kouta's actor is 15 cm shorter than Ryoma Takeuchi, Shinnosuke Tomari's actor. This difference is highlighted and followed by their Rider forms in Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider Drive & Gaim: Movie War Full Throttle, during the scene where both of them are inside a realm created by Mai, but once they exit the world, their Rider form's heights are almost the same, possibly due to the directors wanting the heights of their characters (as well as other main Riders) to be around the same.
- Kouta's acrobatic ability is carried over from his actor, who himself has performed some of his own stunts in character in the series.
- Kouta as Gaim Kachidoki Arms shouting out "Iza Shutsujin!" is a reference to the battle cries used by the ancient Feudal samurai to lead their armies to the battlefield.
- Kouta's costume as the Man of the Beginning contains recycled parts from Gaim's Kiwami Arms, as well as Kurokage's Matsubokkuri Arms chest piece.
- His name is alternatively spelt Kota Kazuraba in some publications.
- Armored Rider Gaim Kiwami Arms' transformation announcement features the line "Dai Dai Dai Dai Dai Shogun". While "Dai" (大) can be translated as "great", "Daidai" (橙) means "orange".
Legend Rider Lockseeds[]
- The following Legend Rider Lockseeds are styled for Kurokage, as well as Gaim, Bujin Gaim, and Kamuro:
- 1 - "Waza no Ichigō, Let's go!"
- 2 - "Chikara no Nigō, Let's go!"
- Riderman - "Kagakusha Met On!"
- ZX - "Jūgō Cyborg Ninja!
- Black - "Seiki Oh Black Sun!"
- Shin - "Kaizou Heishi Level 3!"
- J - "Shingeki Jumbo Formation!"
- Shocker - "Jigoku no gundan on Parade! Eeeee!"
- Great Leader - "Shihaisha of the World!"
- Shocker Rider No.1 - "Nise no Hero, Dead Go!"
- Kabuto - "Ten no Michi My Way!"
- Decade - "Hakaisha on the Road!"
- Skull - "Otoko-michi Hardboiled!"
- Fourze - "Seishun Switch On!" (Despite being canonically used by Zangetsu)
- Wizard - "Shabadoobi Showtime!"
- Wizard Infinity Style - "Kirakira Infinity!"
- Gaim - "Fruits Yoroi Musha on Parade!"
- Drive - "Hitoppashiri iza Together!"
Appearances[]
- Kamen Rider Wizard
- Episode 52: The Kamen Rider Rings (debut)
- Episode 53: Neverending Story
- Kamen Rider Gaim
- Episode 1: Transform! The Orange from the Sky!?
- Episode 2: Certain Kill! Pine Kick!
- Episode 3: Shock! My Rival has a Banana Transformation!
- Episode 4: Birth! The Third Rider is Grapes!
- Episode 5: Revival! Ichigo Arms of Friendship!
- Episode 6: Durian Rider, Go to War!
- Episode 7: Great Ball Watermelon, Big Bang!
- Episode 8: Baron's New Power, Mango!
- Episode 9: The Monster Inves Capture Battle!
- Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider Gaim & Wizard: The Fateful Sengoku Movie Battle
- Episode 10: Rider Great Assembly! Revealing the Mystery of the Forest!
- Episode 11: The Truth Behind the Christmas Game
- Kamen Rider Gaim Hyper Battle DVD: Fresh Orange Arms is Born!
- Episode 12: Genesis Riders Appear!
- Episode 13: Gaim and Baron, Tag of Friendship!
- Episode 14: The Secret of Helheim's Fruits
- Episode 15: The Man Who Developed the Belts
- Episode 16: The New Arms! Jimber Lemon is Born!
- Episode 17: The Peach Rider, Marika, Descends!
- Episode 18: Farewell, Beat Riders
- Episode 19: The Gifted Secret Weapon
- Episode 20: The Invasion Begins with the End of the World
- Kamen Rider Gaim Gaiden 1
- Episode 21: Yggdrasill's Secret
- Episode 22: The Truth of One-Seventh
- Episode 23: Now Depart for the Front Line! Kachidoki Arms!
- Ressha Sentai ToQger Vs. Kamen Rider Gaim Spring Vacation Combining Special
- Heisei Rider vs. Showa Rider: Kamen Rider Taisen feat. Super Sentai
- Episode 24: The New Formidable Enemy: Over Lord
- Episode 25: Gridon and Bravo, the Strongest Tag
- Episode 26: Baron's Genesis Transformation!
- Episode 27: When You Know the Truth...
- Episode 28: The Betrayal of Zangetsu
- Episode 29: The King of Overlord
- Episode 30: The Red and Blue Kikaider
- Episode 31: Whereabouts of the Forbidden Fruit
- Episode 32: The Strongest Power! Kiwami Arms
- Episode 33: Beat Riders' Great Gathering
- Episode 34: The King's Power and the Queen's Resurrection
- Episode 35: Mitchy's Ark
- Episode 36: Brothers' End! Zangetsu vs. Zangetsu Shin!
- Episode 37: Baron's Soccer Showdown Summer Camp!
- Kamen Rider Gaim: Great Soccer Battle! Golden Fruits Cup!
- Episode 38: The Return of the Professor
- Episode 39: The Do-or-Die Tower Break-In Strategy!
- Episode 40: Awakening to the Over Lord
- Episode 41: Clash! The Over Lord King
- Episode 42: Mitsuzane! The Final Transformation! (Death)
- Episode 43: Baron's Ultimate Transformation!
- Episode 44: Two People Aiming At the Future
- Episode 45: The Fated Two's Final Battle!
- Episode 46: Fate's Victor
- Episode 47/Finale: Transformation! And into the Future
- Kamen Rider Gaim: Final Stage
- Kamen Rider Drive
- Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider Drive & Gaim: Movie War Full Throttle
- Kamen Rider Gaim: Advance to the Last Stage
- Movie War Full Throttle
- Super Hero Taisen GP: Kamen Rider 3
- Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider Drive & Gaim: Movie War Full Throttle
- Gaim Gaiden: Kamen Rider Knuckle (flashback; archive footage & mentioned only)
- Kamen Rider Ghost: Legendary! Riders' Souls!
- Gaim Chapter (As a spirit)
- Wizard Chapter (As a spirit)
- Kamen Rider 1 (As a spirit)
- Last Chapter: 1 & Heisei (As a spirit)
- Kamen Rider Ex-Aid
- Kamen Rider Build
- Kamen Rider Zi-O
- Kamen Rider: Reiwa The First Generation
- Kamen Rider Saber ＋ Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger: Superhero Senki
- Kamen Rider Revice: The Mystery (Flashback)
- Original Story Book: 「Who is MELO?」' (Mentioned)
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References[]
- ↑ Kouta tells Oren his birthday is on January 30. Furthermore, the first episode is chronologically placed on the date the episode aired via. text message.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "TV Asahi's stats for Gaim Orange Arms". https://web.archive.org/web/20160621182126/http://www.tv-asahi.co.jp/gaimu/rider/orangearms_00.html.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "TV Asahi's stats for Gaim Pine Arms". https://web.archive.org/web/20160602095422/http://www.tv-asahi.co.jp/gaimu/rider/pinearms_00.html.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "TV Asahi's stats for Gaim Ichigo Arms". https://web.archive.org/web/20160602095423/http://www.tv-asahi.co.jp/gaimu/rider/ichigoarms_00.html.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 "TV Asahi's stats for Gaim Suika Arms". https://web.archive.org/web/20160602095423/http://www.tv-asahi.co.jp/gaimu/rider/suikaarms_00.html.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "TV Asahi's stats for Gaim Jimber Lemon Arms". https://web.archive.org/web/20170911005050/http://www.tv-asahi.co.jp/gaimu/rider/jimberlemonarms_00.html.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "TV Asahi's stats for Gaim Jimber Cherry Arms". https://web.archive.org/web/20160421172548/http://www.tv-asahi.co.jp/gaimu/rider/jimbercherryarms_00.html.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "TV Asahi's stats for Gaim Jimber Peach Arms". https://web.archive.org/web/20160602095425/http://www.tv-asahi.co.jp/gaimu/rider/jimberpeacharms_00.html.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 "TV Asahi's stats for Gaim KachidokiArms". https://web.archive.org/web/20160602095425/http://www.tv-asahi.co.jp/gaimu/rider/kachidokiarms_00.html.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 "TV Asahi's stats for Gaim Kiwami Arms". https://web.archive.org/web/20171125105940/http://www.tv-asahi.co.jp/gaimu/rider/kiwamiarms_00.html.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 "TV Asahi's stats for Gaim Banana Arms". https://web.archive.org/web/20160602095423/http://www.tv-asahi.co.jp/gaimu/rider/bananaarms_g_00.html.
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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- ↑ Hobby Japan, November 2013
- ↑ http://henshinjustice.com/2014/11/03/kamen-rider-gaim-referred-drama-hell-teacher-nube/