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- "This is my stage now!"
- ―Gaim's pre-battle quotes[src]
Kouta Kazuraba (葛葉 紘汰, Kazuraba Kōta), also written as Kota Kazuraba in different publications, is one of the main characters and the main protagonist as well as the titular character of the Kamen Rider Series installment, Kamen Rider Gaim. When he accidentally finds the Sengoku Driver and a pair of Lockseeds (Orange and Ichigo), he gains the ability to transform into Armored Rider Gaim (アーマードライダー鎧武 [ガイム], Āmādo Raidā Gaimu), a name given to him by DJ Sagara due to his affiliation with Team Gaim (チーム鎧武, Chīmu Gaimu). By doing so, he was labeled Test Subject 01 by Ryoma Sengoku. Later helping out the fourteen previous Kamen Riders, he inherits the name of Kamen Rider, becoming Kamen Rider Gaim (仮面ライダー鎧武 [ガイム], Kamen Raidā Gaimu, lit. "Armored Warrior").
History
Beat Riders Saga
- "Looking back on it, that was when the gears were just starting to turn. But, we didn't realize anything at all. We didn't know that our fates were already written in stone. We just wanted the power to reach our dreams. We thought that'd help shape us. That's what we all believed. In the endless war that was yet to come.. We would discover that for ourselves."
- ―Kouta looking back his actions and looking back at all of his friends and rivals[src]
Kouta, a young adult, was called by Team Gaim's leader, Yuya Sumii, who wants to show him something that can help their team. However, Kouta is unable to find his old friend and is pulled into a mysterious forest with his former teammate, Mai. There, Kouta finds a mysterious belt and using it with a freshly ripened Lockseed to fight an Inves that targets him and Mai. Quickly, Kouta realizes that the Sengoku Driver is not a toy after his near-death experience with Zangetsu. Trying to find a means to put the belt to its best use, Kouta uses his newfound powers to battle Inves in the Inves Games, earning Kouta the name of "Armored Rider Gaim" as he becomes Team Gaim's official member in Yuya's stead.
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 Beat Riders have a dance off in a stadium filled with tons of fans, competing against each other. However, the Nephenthes Inhumanoid 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. Freeing Mitsuzane from the Nepenthes Inhumanoid and Bujin Gaim, Kouta teams up with the other Armored Riders, Wizard, and Beast, destroying Bujin Gaim and the Nepenthes Inhumanoid. In the aftermath, the group returns to Zawame, leaving the Sengoku Period World, and Helheim Forest, resuming their tournament.
Eventually, Kouta and Mitsuzane set up a new Inves Game that takes place within the Helheim Forest. During this event, Kouta and Mitsuzane manage to persuade the other Armored Rider teams to participate as a distraction (unknown to them) so that Kouta can investigate the humans present in the forest and the "White Armored Rider". From the games, Kouta learns that the Armored Riders are guinea pigs for the Yggdrasill Corporation and that the Sengoku Drivers feedback data to Yggdrasill. Learning that Sid has been using Kouta and the other Armored Riders, Kouta tells Sid that he isn't a rat in their maze. Kouta, along with Team Gaim later dance off during their Christmas event with Kouta reminiscing about being an adult and that one doesn't become one because they want to, but rather it just happens.
Yggdrasill Saga
- "What good is a future bought with the lives of that many innocent people? Don't be stupid! You can't bring hope in exchange for that kind of sacrifice! You'll just bring them despair instead!"
- ―Kouta clashes ideals with Takatora[src]
Kouta finds himself along with his fellow Beat Riders as scapegoats for the rampant Inves attacks as they naturally find their way to Zawame City. Kouta is unable to save those who are injured by these Inves and struggles with killing a human-turned Inves and former rival, Ryoji Hase. Stripped of his Sengoku Driver alongside Kaito, he meets Ryoma Sengoku, the belt's creator. Later in Kouta's cell, Kouta receives the recognition and admiration of DJ Sagara and is granted the Lemon Energy Lockseed and Genesis Core. While combating Yggdrasill's efforts to take back the Prototype Sengoku Driver, Kouta helps restore the Beat Riders' name by assuming his newfound powers, Jimber Arms, and learns the truth of the Helheim Forest and what Yggdrasill has in store for Zawame City. As Kouta wins and steals the Cherry Energy and the Peach Energy Lockseeds, he finds himself clashing with Zangetsu Shin and has a struggle between ideals of what's best for humanity. However, Kouta is ultimately broken once he realizes that his ideals are a contradiction to his actions when he discovers that he gained the Sengoku Driver by killing a human-turned Inves, Yuya Sumii.
Helheim Saga
- "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]
While he is still trying to figure out what to do with the revelation that he killed Yuya, Kouta's spirit is shattered along with the ideals borrowed from both Mai and Haruto. Entrusted by DJ Sagara, Kouta receives the Kachidoki Lockseed along with a new purpose, to destroy the iron rule of the world. Through his newfound purpose, Kouta 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.
Later he is forced to reveal what he has been hiding from Mai, thinking he no longer has the right to be near Team Gaim and his friends. However to his shock, Mai comforts Kouta, telling him that he doesn't need to keep the burden to himself and that she's there for him. Gaining a job at Drupers, Mai does his shifts for him as the two start to spend more time with each other. In one of these times spent together, the 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. Kouta 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.
Over Lord Saga
- "Right now, I need more power! Kaito...and the rest are still fighting. I just can't stand leaving everything to them! Whether is enough or not, right now the most important thing I can do...is to think what can I do now!."
- ―Kouta's explanation to DJ Sagara while struggling to obtain Kiwami Lockseed[src]
Aware of the Over Lord's existence, Kouta seeks out to find them, only to realize that they have become disillusioned after centuries of boredom. As the Over Lords view the human race as apes, Kouta struggles to gain their attention to stop the invasion of the forest. However, Kouta's journey to gain the Over Lord's support runs dry as he stops the fight between Demushu and Baron. Kouta teams up with Oren as the two aid Yggdrasill from Demushu's rampage, and Kouta's unwavering resolve allows Takatora to realize that the Over Lords are the key to saving humanity rather than culling humanity through Project Ark.
During one of his shifts at Drupers, Kouta is lured by Mitsuzane into a construction site under the guise of Zangetsu Shin, Kouta is infuriated at Zangetsu's "betrayal" and brutally murders an Inves summoned by Zangetsu Shin. In a later rematch against Zangetsu Shin, he goes all out having the determination to end him. However, the battle becomes chaotic as Baron, Demushu, and Sigurd enter the battle field, causing a free-for-all battle royale to ensue between the five. Gaim and Baron follow Demushu back to Zawame City, overpowered by Demushu once he stops holding back. Kouta, exhausted from using the Jimber Lemon Arms and injuries from the long fight, resolves to end Demushu's rampage, realizing that those with the mind set of Demushu is why the Over Lord's civilization is in ruins. Using Kachidoki Arms, Gaim, although weakened, is able to put up more than a match for Demushu. However, before he can fully initiate the Kachidoki Charge from his DJ Gun, he is pierced in the leg by Marika shortly before Kurokage Trooper Ground Units attack while Kurokage Troopers with the Dandeliner Lock Vehicles bomb him from above. In amidst of all this commotion, Gaim falls before Demushu who takes advantage of the situation, critically injuring him to the point where his clothes are torn and his face is bloodied. With the help of Kaito, Kouta makes his way back to Team Gaim's garage where he listens to Kaito's reasoning for wanting to be strong before Kouta collapses due to heavy injuries and exhaustion.
It is during his short convalescence that DJ Sagara makes himself known, again, preparing to give Kouta the means to become stronger with the key-like Lockseed created 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 new Lockseed, the Kiwami Lockseed, and thus joining Baron, Knuckle, Marika, Bravo and Gridon in fighting an Enchanted Form Demushu. Kouta transforms into Kiwami Arms in battling Demushu overpowering him with ease and destroys Demushu.
After all Riders meet and discuss combating the Inves Invasion, he rendezvouses with Yoko, ending up with the two having a conversation. Telling Kouta about how she likes power-driven people, she asks Kouta what does he intend to do with the power he has obtained. Kouta responds by saying that he wants to protect everyone, but Yoko reiterates by asking what would become of him and that power once everyone is safe. Kouta, unable to answer that question while also discussing about the Fruit of Knowledge is then refuted by Yoko that he cannot best Kaito. They are then attacked by Dyudyuonshu and Mitsuzane, under the guise of Zangetsu Shin. Kouta faces off against the Over Lord and Zangetsu Shin. During the battle, Oren arrives to assist Kouta and discovers that the Zangetsu Shin they are fighting now is an imposter because he lacks the elegant fighting style that Takatora had. Kouta manages to overpower both the Over Lord and imposter Zangetsu Shin, using a DJ Gun Ichigo Charge against the two. However, the imposter Zangetsu Shin slashes Dyudyuonshu and uses his death as a cover for him to escape.
Kamen Rider Gaim the Movie: The Great Soccer Match! The Golden Fruit Cup!
Kouta prepares to fight Armored Rider Mars
Every timeline has changed, with Yuya, Hase and Sid somehow revived, except for Kouta, who knows what has happened. His fight against the Inves' invasion has long passed, with the timeline seemingly normal without the Helheim invasion.
Other Appearances
Kouta appears in the Spring Break special with Ressha Sentai ToQger. Kouta joins forces with the ToQgers and sends Mai off with them so that she will be safe and away from Zawame City. This special serves as the prelude to the Kamen Rider Taisen film. Timeline-wise, this event takes place between after Kouta receives the Kachidoki Lockseed, but before Kouta's first encounter with the Over Lords.
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.
Kamen Rider: Battride War II
Kamen Rider Gaim in Battride War II.
Gaim is set to appear with Kachidoki Arms as his final form in the new Battride War. Gaku Sano returns to voice his character in the game.
Personality
Kouta is a cheerful person who concerns himself with helping and protecting everyone and due to this, "protecting people" is his very reason in fighting when it comes to his duty as a Armored Rider. This is shown when he rescues the Yggdrasill Corporation scientists from a horde of Elementary Inves despite holding a grudge against them for using the Beat Riders dance crews and their Inves Games as tests and lab rats (this also includes the Armored Riders).
Still learning to live as an adult, his world view is very limited and as such, he is very naïve and can be oblivious to consequences and the price that comes with having great power. He does not have any interest in battling other Riders, or anyone if he can avoid it for the matter and decides that he and other Riders should use their powers to save humanity.
Initially due to his inexperience and naiveté, he foolishly and recklessly used the power of Gaim for his own personal gain such as using it for his part-time jobs (and failed spectacularly to boot) and battling at the Inves Games. As such back then, he regarded himself as nothing more than being lucky to have found the Sengoku Driver and saw the whole thing as little more than a game. But after a short encounter with Zangetsu, Kouta felt stressed and traumatized but recovered and realized the price that comes with such power.
However, during the course of the series, Kouta undergoes numerous changes, becoming a lot more assertive and serious when it comes to innocent lives being taken. Although his naiveté has yet to change, he views himself more than what he was before. Because of this confidence in him, he resolves to become stronger and stronger. When he clashes ideals against Takatora during their second encounter, his resolve and beliefs overpower Takatora. However, Kouta undergoes a breakdown after realizing Yuya died by his hands, destroying his beliefs along with him.
Even after recovering from this breakdown, Kouta's naive concerns of protecting others allows him to become a wild card in DJ Sagara's plans as Kouta himself has no ulterior motive compared to his fellow Armored Riders and New Generation Riders. Despite this unwavering resolve, Yoko asks Kouta what will become of him after he protects everyone to which he has no real way of responding to that
Despite Kouta wanting to protect people and stop unnecessary bloodshed, Kouta himself isn't without his dark moments. After defeating Sid in a fit of rage realizing that Yggdrasill intends to destroy Zawame City if they ever found out about the Helheim Forest, he intended to take Sid out after his transformation was canceled if it were not for Ryugen summoning an Inves to save Sid. However, since the realization of Yuya's death, Kouta resolves not to kill and not to have unnecessary bloodshed. This is most evident when he had multiple opportunities to kill Sid when trying to find the Over Lords along with killing Yoko Minato after he canceled out her transformation when he was in Kachidoki Arms. In both scenarios, he showed restraint and moved on to more important matters at hand. Along this fact, he tried to cancel the fight between Demushu and Baron and later the fight between Zangetsu Shin (Mitsuzane) and Lemon Energy Arms Baron (Kaito).
During battle, he would announce, "This is now my stage!" (ここからは俺のステージだ！, Koko kara wa ore no sutēji da!)
Arms
Like his fellow Lockseed-using Armored Riders, Kamen Rider Gaim's forms are called Arms (アームズ, Āmuzu). With the exception of Suika Arms, all of his Japanese Samurai, Ninja, and Shogun-themed Arms' helmets share the title Kabuto (カブト lit. "Helmet"), while his visors are called Pulp Eye (パルプアイ, Parupu Ai).
Pre-Arms
This form is briefly seen during Gaim's transformation sequence, before the armor 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.
Kamen Rider Gaim's standard Arms' ending theme is entitled "E-X-A (Exciting×Attitude)".
- "Soiya! Orange Arms! Hanamichi on Stage!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
Orange Arms
- Height: 203 cm.
- Weight: 105 kg. (231 lbs.)
Ability Perimeters[1]:
- Punching power: 6.7 t.
- Kicking power: 10.2 t.
- Maximum jump height: 28 m. (91 ft)
- Maximum running speed: 100 m. per 5.9 sec.
Orange Arms (オレンジアームズ, Orenji Āmuzu) is Gaim's default orange-based armored Japanese Samurai form. Accessed through the Orange Lockseed, this form's Arms Weapon is the Daidaimaru, while the helmet Gaim wears is the Dai Kabuto (ダイカブト lit. "Orange Helmet"). This form debuts in episode 1.
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 Gaim activates his Sengoku Driver's Squash function, he can execute one of two finishing attacks.
- Daidai Ittou (大橙一刀 lit. "Great Orange Sword Strike"): Gaim charges his Daidaimaru with energy before unleashing a series of slashes on the target.
- Burai Kick (無頼キック, Burai Kikku): Gaim 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 peforms the Burai Kick from a long distance away, the line of orange slices do not appear.
When Gaim activates his Sengoku Driver's Sparking function, he can temporarily convert his Orange Arms' Armor Part into it's fruit form, which can be spun and used as a shield to bounce off an enemy's attack.
Appearances: Episodes 1-6, Wizard 52-53, 7-9, Sengoku Movie Battle, 10-24, ToQger Vs. Gaim, Kamen Rider Taisen, 25-30, 34, The Golden Fruit Cup!
- "Soiya! Pine Arms! Funsai Destroy!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
Pine Arms
- Height: 206 cm.
- Weight: 119 kg. (262 lbs.)
Ability Perimeters[2]:
- Punching power: 8.7 t.
- Kicking power: 10.2 t.
- Maximum jump height: 22 m. (72 ft)
- Maximum running speed: 100 m. per 6.5 sec.
Pine Arms (パインアームズ, Pain Āmuzu, lit. "Pineapple Arms") is Gaim's pineapple-based armored Japanese Samurai form. Accessed through the Pine Lockseed, this form's Arms Weapon is the Pine Iron, while the helmet Gaim wears is the Spine Kabuto (スパインカブト, Supain Kabuto, lit. "Spine Helmet"). This form debuts in episode 2.
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.
- Iron Breaker (アイアンブレイカー, Aian Bureikā): After Gaim activates his Sengoku Driver's Squash function, he 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.
- A variation of this attack is present: 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.
- 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.
- Iron Breaker can be used without the side kick, causing the Pine Iron to become an explosive projectile instead of attaching to the target's head.
- Pine Musou Zan (パイン無双斬, Pain Musō Zan, lit. "Pineapple Unrivaled Slash"): After Gaim activates his Sengoku Driver's Au Lait function, he restrains the opponent with the Pine Iron before assaulting the target with multiple slashes from the Musou Saber.
Appearances: Episodes 2, 4, 8, Sengoku Movie Battle, 18, 28
- "Soiya! Ichigo Arms! Shushutto Spark!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
Ichigo Arms
- Height: 206 cm.
- Weight: 100 kg. (220 lbs.)
Ability Perimeters[3]:
- Punching power: 6 t.
- Kicking power: 10.2 t.
- Maximum jump height: 33 m. (108 ft.)
- Maximum running speed: 100 m. per 5.5 sec.
Ichigo Arms (イチゴアームズ, Ichigo Āmuzu, lit. "Strawberry Arms") is Gaim's strawberry-based armored Japanese Ninja form. Accessed through the Ichigo Lockseed, this form's Arms Weapon is the Ichigo Kunai, while the helmet Gaim wears is the Tsubute Kabuto (ツブテカブト lit. "Berry Helmet"). This form debuts in episode 5.
In this form, Gaim has less punching power than even 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.
Appearances: Episodes 5, 6, 9, Sengoku Movie Battle, 11, 16, Kamen Rider Taisen, 26
- "Soiya! Suika Arms! Odama Big Bang!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
- "Yoroi/Odama/Gyro Mode!"
- ―Mode change announcement[src]
Suika Arms Yoroi Mode
- Height: 311 cm.
- Weight: 523 kg. (1,153 lbs.)
Ability Perimeters[4]:
- Punching power: 33.2 t.
- Kicking power: 51.8 t.
- Maximum jump height: 3 m. (9 ft.)
- Maximum running speed: 100 m. per 9.8 sec.
Suika Arms (スイカアームズ, Suika Āmuzu, lit. "Watermelon Arms") is Gaim's colossal mecha-like watermelon-based armored Japanese Samurai form. Accessed through the Suika Lockseed, this form's Arms Weapon is the Suika Sojinto, while the helmet Gaim wears is the Suika Head (スイカヘッド, Suika Heddo, lit. "Watermelon Head"). This form debuts in episode 7.
This form can 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. This mode debuts in episode 7.
- Odama 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. This mode debuts in episode 7.
- 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. This mode debuts in episode 11.
Suika Arms is the most massive Arms Change so far, 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 Odama 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 Suika Great Windmill (スイカ大風車, Suika Dai Kazaguruma), which is activated via the Squash function on the Sengoku Driver. Gaim first traps the target in a watermelon energy ball, then slashes the "watermelon" all over until it blows up, raining fire and "watermelon flesh" as the target is destroyed.
Appearances: Episodes 7, Sengoku Movie Battle, 10-11, Kamen Rider Taisen
- "Soiya! Banana Arms! Knight of Spear!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
Banana Arms
- Height: 204 cm.
- Weight: 108 kg. (238 lbs.)
Ability Perimeters[5]:
- Punching power: 7.7 t.
- Kicking power: 10.2 t.
- Maximum jump height: 26 m. (85 ft.)
- Maximum running speed: 100 m. per 5.9 sec.
Banana Arms (バナナアームズ, Banana Āmuzu) is Gaim's banana-based armored European Knight form. Accessed through the Banana Lockseed, this form's Arms Weapon is the Banaspear, while the helmet Gaim wears is the Burn Casque (バーンカスク, Bān Kasuku) with the Burn Sight (バーンサイト, Bān Saito) visor. This form debuts in episode 13.
This Arms Change gives Gaim more punching power than Orange Arms, though trades that with a slightly lower jumping height. However, his other stats have not been touched, making it a good substitute for Orange Arms.
The Banana Lockseed is normally used by Kamen Rider Baron. However, when Gaim tag-teamed with him in an attempt to defeat Kamen Rider Bravo, Baron lends him his Lockseed to assume Banana Arms while Baron himself assumes Mango Arms.
This Arms' finisher is the Gaim Banana Bullet (鎧武(ガイム)バナナバレッド, Gaimu Banana Baretto), which is activated via the Au Lait function on the Sengoku Driver. Gaim releases a spear-shaped beam of energy from the Banaspear to thrust at the enemy.
Appearances: Episode 13, The Golden Fruit Cup!
- "Soiya! Donguri Arms! Never Give Up!!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
Donguri Arms
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Donguri Arms (ドングリアームズ, Donguri Āmuzu, lit. "Acorn Arms") is Gaim's acorn-based armored Medieval Squire form. Accessed through the Donguri Lockseed, this form's Arms Weapon is the Donkachi, while the helmet Gaim wears is the Dome Casque (ドームカスク, Dōmu Kasuku) with the Nut Eye (ナットアイ, Natto Ai) visor.
Appearances: The Golden Fruit Cup!
- "Soiya! Durian Arms! Mister Dangerous!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
Durian Arms
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Durian Arms (ドリアンアームズ, Dorian Āmuzu) is Gaim's durian-based armored Roman Gladiator form. Accessed through the Durian Lockseed, this form's Arms Weapon is the Duri Noko, while the helmet Gaim wears is the Duriking Casque (ドリキングカスク, Dorikingu Kasuku) with the ReduSight (レデューサイト, RedyūSaito, lit. "Reducer Sight") visor.
Appearances: The Golden Fruit Cup!
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 is equipped with the Sonic Arrow and he wears the Jimber Kabuto (ジンバーカブト, Jinbā Kabuto, lit. "Jimber Helmet") helmet. 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 New Generation 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".
- "Soiya! Mix! Jimber Lemon! Ha-Ha! "
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
Jimber Lemon Arms
- Height: 206 cm.
- Weight: 110 kg. (243 lbs.)
Ability Perimeters[6]:
- Punching power: 13.7 t.
- Kicking power: 17.9 t.
- Maximum jump height: 25 m. (82 ft.)
- Maximum running speed: 100 m. per 5.6 sec.
Jimber Lemon Arms (ジンバーレモンアームズ, Jinbā Remon Āmuzu) is Gaim's orange/lemon-based armored Japanese Samurai form, accessed through the simultaneous use of the Orange Lockseed and Lemon Energy Lockseed. This form debuts in episode 16.
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, which also makes it the one most used by Gaim.
This Arms has three finishing attacks.
- Sengoku Driver finishers
- Orange & Jimber Lemon Squash: Gaim 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 more powerful version of Orange Arms' Burai Kick (無頼キック, Burai Kikku) by leaping through the line of slices and passing through each one before he hits the target.
- Orange & Jimber Lemon Au Lait: Gaim 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 finishers
- Orange Squash + Lemon Energy: Gaim 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.
Appearances: Episodes 16-19, 21-22, Kamen Rider Taisen, 27, 29-31, 33
- "Soiya! Mix! Jimber Cherry! Ha-Ha!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
Jimber Cherry Arms
- Height: 206 cm.
- Weight: 110 kg. (243 lbs.)
Ability Perimeters[7]:
- Punching power: 13.7 t.
- Kicking power: 17.9 t.
- Maximum jump height: 25 m. (82 ft.)
- Maximum running speed: 100 m. per 5.6 sec.
Jimber Cherry Arms (ジンバーチェリーアームズ, Jinbā Cherī Āmuzu) is Gaim's orange/cherry-based armored Japanese Samurai form, accessed through the simultaneous use of the Orange Lockseed and Cherry Energy Lockseed. This form debuts in episode 22.
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: Episodes 22, 24
- "Soiya! Mix! Jimber Peach! Ha-Ha!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
Jimber Peach Arms
- Height: 206 cm.
- Weight: 110 kg. (243 lbs.)
Ability Perimeters[8]:
- Punching power: 13.7 t.
- Kicking power: 17.9 t.
- Maximum jump height: 25 m. (82 ft.)
- Maximum running speed: 100 m. per 5.6 sec.
Jimber Peach Arms (ジンバーピーチアームズ, Jinbā Pīchi Āmuzu) is Gaim's orange/peach-based armored Japanese Samurai form, accessed through the simultaneous use of the Orange Lockseed and Peach Energy Lockseed. This form debuts in episode 24.
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.
Appearances: Episodes 24-26, 29
- "Soiya! Mix! Jimber Melon! Ha-Ha!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
Jimber Melon Arms
- Height: 206 cm.
- Weight: 110 kg. (243 lbs.)
Ability Perimeters:
- Punching power: 13.7 t.
- Kicking power: 17.9 t.
- Maximum jump height: 25 m. (82 ft.)
- Maximum running speed: 100 m. per 5.6 sec.
Jimber Melon Arms (ジンバーメロンアームズ, Jinbā Meron Āmuzu) is Gaim's orange/cantaloupe-based armored Japanese Samurai form, accessed through the simultaneous use of the Orange Lockseed and Melon Energy Lockseed.
The enhanced skill of this Jimber Arms is currently unknown.
- "Soiya! Kachidoki Arms! Iza Shutsujin! Ei, Ei, Oh!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
Kachidoki Arms
- Height: 215 cm.
- Weight: 128 kg. (282 lbs.)
Ability Perimeters[9]:
- Punching power: 16 t.
- Kicking power: 21.4 t.
- Maximum jump height: 16 m. (52 ft.)
- Maximum running speed: 100 m. per 7.2 sec.
Kachidoki Arms (カチドキアームズ, Kachidoki Āmuzu, lit. "Triumph Arms") is Gaim's orange-based completely armored Japanese Shogun form, as well as the evolved form of Orange Arms. Accessed through the Kachidoki Lockseed, this form's Arms Weapon is the DJ Gun, while the helmet Gaim wears is the Kachidoki Kabuto (カチドキカブト lit. "Triumph Helmet"). Gaim also wields twin orange sashimono marked with his emblem in black called the Kachidoki Bata (カチドキ旗(バタ) lit. "Triumph Flags"), which are normally attached to his back. This form debuts in episode 23.
In this form, Gaim's power has increased exponentially, making him stronger than even Yggdrasill's New Generation 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.
Kachidoki Arms' ending theme is entitled "Raise Up Your Flag".
Appearances: Episodes 23, ToQger Vs. Gaim, Kamen Rider Taisen, 24-26, 28, 30-33, The Golden Fruit Cup!
- "Lock Open! Kiwami Arms! Dai, Dai, Dai, Dai, Dai Shogun!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
Kiwami Arms
- Height: 215 cm.
- Weight: 113 kg.
Ability Perimeters[10]:
- Punching power: 14.5 t.
- Kicking power: 20.4 t.
- Maximum jump height: 20 m. (65 ft.)
- Maximum running speed: 100 m. per 5.8 sec.
Kiwami Arms (極(キワミ)アームズ, Kiwami Āmuzu, lit. "Extreme Arms") is Gaim's fruit basket-based Japanese Shogun evolved and true form of Kachidoki Arms, as well as his ultimate form. Accessed through the simultaneous use of the Kachidoki Lockseed and Kiwami Lockseed via the Senyo Joint, which replaces his Sengoku Driver's Rider Indicator during the activation of the Kiwami Lockseed. Unified by all of the basic and Energy Armor Parts, Gaim purges both his Kachidoki Arms' Armor Part and Pre-Arms suit to create a silver-white armor suit with a red cape. He also replaces his Musou Saber with Energy Lockseeds (sans Melon Energy and Matsubokkuri Energy) on its holder due to the weapon becoming part of the Kiwami Lockseed's weapon summoning arsenal. This form debuted in episode 32.
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. However, Gaim's speed is affected. To make up for the slightly weaker stats and agility loss, Gaim receives the ability to summon and utilize any of the basic Arms Weapons, as well as the Musou Saber, Sonic Arrow, and DJ Gun. He is also not limited to using just one of them at a time and can even summon either multiple copies or variants of the same weapon. In order for Gaim to access a weapon, he must turn the Kiwami Lockseed once, which causes the Sengoku Driver to announce the name of said weapon.
This Arms has multiple finishing attacks.
- Spear Victory (スピアビクトリー, Supia Bikutorī): After Gaim activates his Sengoku Driver's Squash function, he stabs the Banaspear into the ground, causing multiple banana-shaped projections to encase the enemy.
- Hinawa Daidai Musou Zan (火縄大橙無双斬, Hinawa Daidai Musō Zan, lit. "Matchlock Great Orange Unrivaled Slash"): After Gaim activates his Sengoku Driver's Au Lait function, he charges the DJ Gun in Taiken Mode with energy surrounded by image projections of fruits before slashing down the target. The fruit image projections scatter on impact.
Appearances: Episode 32-34, The Golden Fruit Cup!
- "Soiya! Wizard Arms! Shabadoobi Showtime!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
Wizard Arms
Wizard Arms (ウィザードアームズ, Uizādo Āmuzu) is a special form, based on Kamen Rider Wizard's Flame Style, exclusive to Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider Gaim & Wizard: The Fateful Sengoku Movie Battle. It also appears in the video game Kamen Rider Travelers Record, which was released before the movie. Accessed through the Wizard Lockseed, this form's Arms Weapon is the WizarSwordGun.
- "Soiya! 1 (Ichigō) Arms! Waza no Ichigō, Let's go!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
1 Arms
1 Arms (１号アームズ, Ichigō Āmuzu) is a special form, based on Kamen Rider 1, exclusive to Heisei Rider vs. Showa Rider: Kamen Rider Taisen feat. Super Sentai. Accessed through the Showa Rider Lockseed channeling the 1 Lockseed, this form allows Gaim to use the powers and abilities of 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 1's chest. Instead, a large 1 face is located on his chest.
- "Soiya! Decade Arms! Hakaisha on the Road!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
Decade Arms
Decade Arms (ディケイドアームズ, Dikeido Āmuzu) is Gaim's Kamen Rider Decade-based armored form. Accessed through the Decade Lockseed, this form's Arms Weapon is the Ride Booker.
In Kamen Rider Battle: Ganbarizing, it is locked to a special Gaim Pine Arms Ganbarizing Card.
- "Soiya! Double Arms! Cyclone, Joker, Ha-Ha-Ha!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
Double Arms
Double Arms (ダブルアームズ, Daburu Āmuzu) is Gaim's Kamen Rider Double-based armored form. Accessed through the Double Lockseed, this form's Arms Weapon is the Trigger Magnum.
In Kamen Rider Battle: Ganbarizing, it is locked to a special Gaim Ichigo Arms Ganbarizing Card.
- "Soiya! OOO Arms! Tatoba, Ta~To~Ba!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
OOO Arms
OOO Arms (オーズアームズ, Ōzu Āmuzu) is Gaim's Kamen Rider OOO-based armored form. Accessed through the OOO Lockseed, this form's Arms Weapon is the Medajalibur.
In Kamen Rider Battle: Ganbarizing, it is locked to a special Gaim Ichigo Arms Ganbarizing Card.
- "Soiya! Fourze Arms! Seishun Switch On!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
Fourze Arms
Fourze Arms (フォーゼアームズ, Fōze Āmuzu) is Gaim's Kamen Rider Fourze-based armored form. Accessed through the Fourze Lockseed, this form's Arms Weapon is the Rocket Module.
In Kamen Rider Battle: Ganbarizing, it is locked to a special Gaim Pine Arms Ganbarizing Card.
Only exclusive to Kamen Rider Gaim Hyper Battle DVD: Fresh Orange Arms is Born!.
- "Soiya! Fresh Orange Arms! Hanamichi on Stage!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
Fresh Orange Arms
Fresh Orange Arms (フレッシュオレンジアームズ, Furesshu Orenji Āmuzu) is a sparkling version of Gaim's Orange Arms. Accessed through the Fresh Orange Lockseed, this form's Arms Weapon is a pair of twin Daidaimarus.
- "Soiya! Fresh Pine Arms! Funsai Destroy!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
Fresh Pine Arms
Fresh Pine Arms (フレッシュパインアームズ, Furesshu Pain Āmuzu, lit. "Fresh Pineapple Arms") is a sparkling version of Gaim's Pine Arms. Accessed through the Fresh Pine Lockseed, this form's Arms Weapon is a pair of twin Pine Irons.
Only exclusive to Kamen Rider Gaim the Movie: The Great Soccer Match! The Golden Fruit Cup!.
Kouta is able to utilize Black Jimber Arms (ブラックジンバーアームズ, Burakku Jinbā Āmuzu) in the same fashion as accessing Jimber Arms, only he uses dark versions of the Lockseeds.
Black Jimber Lemon Arms
Black Jimber Lemon Arms (ブラックジンバーレモンアームズ, Burakku Jinbā Remon Āmuzu) is Gaim Yami's orange/lemon-based armored samurai movie exclusive form, accessed through the simultaneous use of the Dark Orange Lockseed and Dark Lemon Energy Lockseed. This form debuts in the Gaim summer movie.
The enhanced skill of this Jimber Arms is currently unknown.
Equipment
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:
- Musou Saber - Gaim's side weapon and one of Kiwami Arms' personal weapons
- Arms Weapons:
- Daidaimaru - Gaim Orange Arms' personal weapon and one of Kiwami Arms' personal weapons
- 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
- Banaspear - 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 weapon and one of Kiwami Arms' personal weapons
- Sonic Arrow - Gaim Jimber Arms' personal weapon and one of Kiwami Arms' personal weapons
- DJ Gun - 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 (Upgraded ver.) - One of Gaim Kiwami Arms' personal weapons
- Kurumi Bombers - One of Gaim Kiwami Arms' personal weapons
- WizarSwordGun - Gaim Wizard Arms' personal weapon
- Lockseeds - Gives access to Gaim's form changes, depending on which arm the lock is
Vehicles
- Sakura Hurricane - Gaim's Rider Machine
- Dandeliner - Gaim's second Rider Machine, loses it during the the battle against Bujin Gaim. Receives another one from DJ Sagara.
- Tulip Hopper - Gaim's third Rider Machine.
List of Appearances
- Kamen Rider Gaim
- 1-
- Kamen Rider Wizard
- Episode 52: The Kamen Rider Rings (debut)
- Episode 53: Neverending Story
- Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider Gaim & Wizard: The Fateful Sengoku Movie Battle
- Kamen Rider Gaim: Sengoku Battle Royale
- Sengoku Movie Battle
- Heisei Rider vs. Showa Rider: Kamen Rider Taisen feat. Super Sentai
- Kamen Rider Gaim the Movie: The Great Soccer Match! The Golden Fruit Cup!
Behind the Scenes
Portrayal
Kouta Kazuraba is portrayed by Gaku Sano (佐野 岳, Sano Gaku), 2011 Junon Super Boy Contest Grand Prix winner. Sano said that he grew up wishing he could be the character from Kamen Rider Kuuga, and now that he will portray Kamen Rider Gaim which he hopes that he will inspire a new generation of boys.[11][12]
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).[13]
Notes
- Kouta is the first Primary Rider since Tsukasa Kadoya who does not make his debut as a cameo appearance in the Summer Movie of his predecessor, instead debuting in the final episodes of that series.
- Kouta's name in publications is both Kota and Kouta. As of recent publications, his name is now written as Kouta, while in earlier publications, he was written as Kota.
- It is somewhat amusing how Kazuraba has a set of Lockseed Arms associated with the strawberry, with the fruit's name in Japanese being "Ichigo".
- "Ichigo" can be read as "Number 1" when the "go" kana is given an elongation, the name of the very first Kamen Rider, Takeshi Hongo.
- Gaim would face off against Kamen Rider 1 in Heisei Rider vs. Showa Rider: Kamen Rider Taisen feat. Super Sentai, and also using the Showa Rider Lockseed to assume an Arms based on him. Thus, Gaim has two Ichigo Arms; "Strawberry Arms" and "1 Arms". Coincidentally, Gaim also assumes the Strawberry Ichigo Arms during the movie.
- Splitting the two words "Ichi" and "Go" lead to the numbers "1" and "5", as in 15; Kazuraba is the main Rider of the 15th Kamen Rider Heisei Series since the revival with Kamen Rider Kuuga.
- Additionally, the Ichigo Lockseed was first seen in episode 1, while Ichigo Arms made its debut in the episode 5.
- Adding the numbers together also yields its LS number, 06.
- "Ichigo" can be read as "Number 1" when the "go" kana is given an elongation, the name of the very first Kamen Rider, Takeshi Hongo.
- As the fifteenth leading Heisei Rider, the Heisei era now equals the Showa era in main Riders, as Kamen Rider J is officially considered the 15th Showa-Era Kamen Rider. Thus, Gaim is also the 30th main Rider overall.
- Suika Arms can be a homage to Psyco Gundam and Destroy Gundam, as it has finger vulcans, alternative modes like Odama Mode and Gyro Mode which representively resemble both Psyco Gundam and Destroy Gundam's Mobile Armor Mode. Also due to its large size, it leaves fans debating whether or not Suika Arms is a form or a support unit in a similar fashion of how Psyco Gundam and Destroy Gundam are debated if they're Mobile Suits or Mobile Armor. While Suika Arms resembles several Gundams, it's single red optic is more reminiscent of Zeon mobile suits.
- In a similar vein, Kachidoki Arms' design resembles a lot like Sengoku Astray Gundam, as they have a similar head and shoulder armor design.
- Gaim's Sengoku Jidai motif mirrors Utsusemimaru (Kyoryu Gold)
, the Samurai Sixth Ranger who was actually born and raised during the Warring States Period in Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger, Gaim's first Super Hero Time partner.
- Before him, there was the Shinkengers, who appeared in the World of Shinkenger in a crossover two-episode arc with Kamen Rider Decade, although their motif was just traditional samurai, not a specific part of Japan's history.
- The Ichigo Arms is similar to that of a ninja, making it the first explicit ninja Rider motif since Kamen Rider ZX.
, the Samurai 
The picture of a samurai behind Kouta's Team Gaim jacket.
- The back of Kouta's Team Gaim jacket has a picture which consists of a samurai that resembles Kamen Rider Gaim's Orange Arms.
- His suit design is similar to Kotaro Nogami/Kamen Rider New Den-O.
- Gaim's transformation, along with the other Riders' transformations, is similar to the Kamen Rider Den-O series' Riders in that his basic form is briefly glimpsed before the armor forms.
- Kouta's first transformation occurs without him saying "Henshin" first, similar to Yusuke Godai when he willingly transformed into Kuuga Growing Form for the first time.
- Kouta is the first Neo-Heisei Kamen Rider to reveal his transformation to someone close to him; in this case, his sister.
- Kouta's birthday is revealed to be January 30. Like Kaito, he is 20 years old. With a text message placing the first episode as having taken place on its airdate, October 6th 2013, Kouta's birth year would be 1993.
- In real life, Kouta's actor, Gaku Sano was born on April 3rd, 1992.
- Gaim's Jimber Arms serve the same purpose as Kamen Rider Kuuga's Rising Forms and Kamen Rider Wizard's Dragon Styles, as upgrades for the base form. Also, each of the Jimber Arms' abilities and finishers share a visual similarity to a past Rider:
- Jimber Lemon Arms' Sonic Volley finisher is visually similar to Kamen Rider Blade King Form's Royal Straight Flush and Kamen Rider Decade's Dimension Shoot.
- The start up of Jimber Lemon Arms' Burai Kick is also similar to Kamen Rider Chalice's Spinning Dance.
- Jimber Cherry Arms' super speed ability is visually similar to Kamen Rider Faiz Axel Form's Start Up and Kamen Rider Kabuto's Clock Up.
- Jimber Peach Arms' enhanced hearing ability is visually similar to Kamen Rider Kuuga Pegasus Form.
- Jimber Lemon Arms' Sonic Volley finisher is visually similar to Kamen Rider Blade King Form's Royal Straight Flush and Kamen Rider Decade's Dimension Shoot.
- The evolution of Gaim's Super Form (Kachidoki Arms) to Final Form (Kiwami Arms) is similar to Kamen Rider Agito who assumed his Super Form (Burning Form) before evolving it into his Final Form (Shining Form).
- His transformation from Kachidoki Arms to Kiwami Arms also resembles other past heroes:
- Goro Watari's evolution from Sanagiman to Inazuman.
- Kamen Rider Blade's transformation into King Form.
- Most of the Kabuto Riders' Cast Off transformations.
- His transformation from Kachidoki Arms to Kiwami Arms also resembles other past heroes:
- Gaim's Kiwami Arms shares a few notable traits with some past lead Rider's Final Forms:
- Its ability to use every Arms Weapon is similar to Kamen Rider Kuuga's Ultimate Form.
- The fact that it wears a cape is similar to Kamen Rider Kiva's Emperor Form.
- A translation of Kiwami Arms (極(キワミ)アームズ lit. "Extreme Arms") shows that both Gaim and Double's Final Forms closely share the same name but with a few differences. The name of Double's final form is "CycloneJokerXtreme" in which the word "Xtreme" is spelled differently from the actual spelling, whereas the name of Gaim's Final Form is kept in Japanese followed by the English word "Arms" for Lockseeds.
- Gaim's Kachidoki Arms' battle catchphrase "Iza, shutsujin!" is similar to the battle catchphrase "Iza, mairu!" from Samurai Sentai Shinkenger, as both catchprases are references to battlecries used by the ancient Feudal samurai to lead their armies to the battlefield.
- The appearance of Kiwami Arms was inspired by the armor of Oda Nobunaga.
- In Movie War Core, Nobunaga, the Cell-Based Homonculus based on Oda Nobunaga, shares similarities in appearance to Kiwami Arms as the Armored Warrior Inhumanoid. As Armored Warrior Inhumanoid, his name is also similar to the Armored Riders, and as Nobunaga, he was even a Kamen Rider himself at one point. As both Rider and Kaijin, Nobunaga may most likely predate the Armored Riders in terms of the Sengoku theme that would later be used in Kamen Rider Gaim.
- The Black Jimber Arms are similar to previous dark Kamen Riders: Kamen Riders Dark Kabuto and Ryuga, blacked out versions of the main Rider. These past two riders shared a common trait with their good counterparts: they were alternate versions of the main Rider, and were not human. If so, the Kouta who transforms into Yami Jimber Lemon Arms, could also be an alternate counterpart. If he is instead a temporarily evil Kouta, then he is the first Rider to transform into an evil form Rider in a movie.
- Kouta has the Lockseeds required to transform into Black Jimber Lemon Arms. It can be assumed he is able to assume Black Orange Arms too.
- It can also be assumed that any of the New Generation Riders can use the Dark Lemon Energy lockseed to assume Black Lemon Energy Arms.
- Gaim Yami is Japanese for "Dark Gaim".
- Kouta is the first Neo-Heisei Kamen Rider whose Final Form does not have its own exclusive weapon. Even though Kiwami Arms can use all of the Arms Weapons, it does not possess its own personal Arms Weapon.
- If you count all-Heisei Rider's Final Form who doesn't own his own exclusive weapon, this makes Kouta the third person overall in the list, the first was being Kamen Rider Kuuga's Ultimate Form and Kamen Rider Decade's Complete Form.
Legend Rider Lockseeds
- The following Legend Rider Lockseeds are styled for Gaim, as well as Kurokage:
- 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!"
- Kabuto - "Ten no Michi My Way!"
- Den-O - "Iza Climax!"
- Den-O Climax Form - "Denkamori Climax!"
- Decade - "Hakaisha on the Road!"
- Fourze - "Seishun Switch On!" (Despite being canonically used by Zangetsu)
- Wizard - "Shabadoobi Showtime!"
- Gaim - "Fruits Yoroi Musha on Parade!"
References
- ↑ http://www.tv-asahi.co.jp/gaimu/rider/orangearms_00.html
- ↑ http://www.tv-asahi.co.jp/gaimu/rider/pinearms_00.html
- ↑ http://www.tv-asahi.co.jp/gaimu/rider/ichigoarms_00.html
- ↑ http://www.tv-asahi.co.jp/gaimu/rider/suikaarms_00.html
- ↑ http://www.tv-asahi.co.jp/gaimu/rider/bananaarms_00.html
- ↑ http://www.tv-asahi.co.jp/gaimu/rider/jimberlemonarms_00.html
- ↑ http://www.tv-asahi.co.jp/gaimu/rider/jimercherryarms_00.html
- ↑ http://www.tv-asahi.co.jp/gaimu/rider/jimberpeacharms_00.html
- ↑ http://www.tv-asahi.co.jp/gaimu/rider/kachidokiarms_00.html
- ↑ http://www.tv-asahi.co.jp/gaimu/rider/kiwamiarms_00.html
- ↑ "仮面ライダー：最新作「鎧武／ガイム」発表 モチーフは“武将とフルーツ” - MANTANWEB（まんたんウェブ）" (in Japanese). Mantan-web.jp. 2013-07-25. http://mantan-web.jp/2013/07/25/20130725dog00m200031000c.html. Retrieved 2013-07-25.
- ↑ "新生『仮面ライダーガイム』はフルーツと戦国武将が合体 ジュノンボーイ佐野岳が初主演 ニュース-ORICON STYLE". Oricon.co.jp. 2013-07-25. http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/entertainment/2026955/full/. Retrieved 2013-07-25.
- ↑ Hobby Japan, November 2013