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- "I don't feel like losing! (今の俺は、負ける気がしねぇ!, Ima no ore wa, makeru ki ga shine~e!)"
- ―Cross-Z's catchphrase[src]
- "My power is overflowing...my soul is burning...and my magma is surging! (力がみなぎる…魂が燃える…俺のマグマが迸る!, Chikara ga minagiru...tamashī ga moeru...ore no maguma ga hotobashiru!)"
- ―Banjo when entering battle as Cross-Z Magma[src]
- "Don't mess with me!"
- ―Banjo whenever he hears something he doesn't like[src]
- "What do you think of my sixth sense?"
- ―Banjo whenever he's being a show off to someone[src]
- "No one can stop me now!"
- ―Banjo's exclamation before a finisher[src]
- "I am the King of Protein, Ryuga Banjou!"
- ―Ryuga's self proclaim in the new world[src]
Ryuga Banjo (万丈 龍我, Banjō Ryūga)[1] is an ex-fighter who transforms into Kamen Rider Cross-Z (仮面ライダークローズ, Kamen Raidā Kurōzu).
History[]
Background[]
Ryuga Banjo is the son of Yuri Banjo and her unnamed husband. In 1994, a Martian space probe returned to Japan, carrying an alien specimen, revealed to be a portion of Evolto. The specimen attached itself to Yuri, a security guard stationed with her husband. The specimen integrated itself with Banjo during his fetal stage, causing Yuri to lose consciousness on duty. About a month later, Ryuga Banjo was born in Yokohama, appearing healthy despite a two-month gestation period, weighing 3.2 kg.
However, all memories and powers that the specimen possessed were lost, rendering Banjo as human. Due to the peculiar nature of his birth, Banjo was examined at a university hospital before being transferred to Namba Heavy Industries Integrated Sciences Laboratory. He was involved in periodic examinations under Shinobu Katsuragi's supervision, discovering that his genes are of extraterrestrial origin. When Banjo was 13, his parents were killed by Evolto, though Banjo himself remembers nothing of their deaths.
As an adult, Banjo became a professional fighter and was engaged to Kasumi Ogura. However, he earned a lifelong ban for participating in a fixed match, implied to pay for Kasumi's medical expenses. While searching for a new job, Kasumi directed him to Takumi Katsuragi, a scientist in need for a lab assistant. When Banjo entered Katsuragi's apartment, he found the scientist's corpse inside and was later arrested by the police for his supposed murder. He was sentenced for ten years in the Touto Correctional Facility, where he was abducted by Masahiro Nabeshima and taken to Faust to underwent experimentation.
Waking The Dragon[]
After escaping from his captivity, Banjo reached the city and fended off the Touto Guardians. After encountering Sento Kiryu at the power plant, Banjo is intercepted by the Strong Smash and is saved by Sento after he transformed into Kamen Rider Build. Believing in his innocence that he didn't kill Katsuragi, Banjo was brought to the Nascita café where he meets Soichi and Misora Isurugi. While he attempts to contact his fiancée, he learns that Kasumi has been turned into the Burn Smash by Night Rogue. With no other way to save her, Banjo allows Sento to peacefully put her down. Once Build briefly separated Kasumi from the Smash, it was long enough for Banjo said his goodbyes to the woman he loved. Sento extracted her essence into the Dragon Fullbottle to which he gives it to Banjo as a memento of his beloved.
Banjo would continue to stick around with Sento, believing he would be the "Best Match" to regain his memories. Through Sawa Takigawa's investigations, the pair searched for Masahiro Nabeshima, a man with a connection to Katsuragi's murder and Banjo's jailbreak, but reached a dead end after Nabeshima's memories were temporarily erased. While continuing to search for more leads, Banjo learned Katsuragi was the creator of the Build Driver and most of Nebula Gas related weaponry. While Banjo and Sento debated whether Katsuragi's intentions for Build was intended for "justice" or a "weapon", Blood Stalk would eventually reveal that Katsuragi is actually alive and hidden.
When most of the Fullbottles were taken by Night Rogue, leaving only the Lock and Dragon Fullbottles, Sento thought of a way for Banjo to transform by synchronizing with the Cross-Z Dragon as he was about to reach Hazard Level 3. Banjo eventually transformed into Kamen Rider Cross-Z for the first time, using the power of the Cross-Z Dragon and Dragon Fullbottle to overwhelm Night Rogue and the Stretch Smash. He was later surprised to learn the monster's identity was none other than Sawa, who revealed herself as a spy for Namba Heavy Industries. Sometime later, Sento created a second Build Driver for him to fight as Build's partner against the Smash.
Kamen Rider Heisei Generations Final: Build & Ex-Aid with Legend Riders[]
One day, Banjo begins to question his purpose as a Kamen Rider. Cross-Z later fights the Nebula Bugster attacking a power plant. After Build accessed the Doctor and Game Bottles to change into an form resembling Ex-Aid, Banjo tried but failed to use RabbitTank Sparkling much to Sento's displeasure. After Left Kaiser appeared and escaped using Engima, Cross-Z runs after him, he is transported into another world where the Sky Wall never existed.
When Banjo arrived to Seito University Hospital, he questions about the world around him but meets with Emu Hojo, who assumed Banjo to be "Build" after noticing him sporting his Build Driver. As it became apparent with Kaisei Mogami's goals to smash his native Earth and Ex-Aid's, Banjo accompanied Emu as they fought against Right Kaiser. As he continued exploring Ex-Aid's world, he would meet previous Riders like Takeru Tenkuji (Ghost), Eiji Hino (OOO), and Gentaro Kisaragi (Fourze) and learned of their motivations for fighting.
Banjo would remain in contact with Sento as the Kamen Riders continued to stop the Engima. As the two Earths approached, Sento and Parado landed in Ex-Aid's world. While the heroes continued fighting Bikaiser's forces, Banjo realized his purpose to become a Kamen Rider, to fight as Cross-Z for those who believe in him. He later returns the RabbitTank Sparkling to Sento before facing the Foundation X Guardians. After Build and Cross-Z say their goodbyes to the Kamen Riders, they return back to their native Earth.
The Japanese Civil War[]
Right after Gentoku Himuro's defeat, Banjo was present to hear him reveal that Sento was previously Takumi Katsuragi. It was revealed Blood Stalk erased Takumi Katsuragi's memories and switched his and Taro Satou's appearances. This meant when Banjo entered Katsuragi's apartment, he saw Taro Sato's corpse under Katsuragi's appearance. Banjo's relationship with Sento ended up becoming strained after blaming Sento for the troubles that befell his life. When Banjo engaged the Smash attacking the city, he would be present to witness Sento finding his confidence to accept responsibility as his crimes, resolving to do right what the Devil's Scientist did wrong.
With Faust's dissolution in Touto, the starving nation of Hokuto declared war on Touto by sending an army of forces to secure the Pandora Box. Banjo and Sento voluntarily assisted Touto's government to protect the nation, but are forced to comply with Gentoku Himuro's orders. Cross-Z and Build would encounter Kamen Rider Grease, Kazumi Sawatari, and the Hokuto Sanbagarasu who are Hokuto's forces intent to take the Fullbottles. Furthermore, Banjo would take the Sclash Driver that Sento created to become Kamen Rider Cross-Z Charge, causing his raging emotions to spiral out of control. Banjo would engage in a minor rivalry with Grease as they would often fight each other during every encounter.
As Sento was falling behind due to his Hazard Level being slightly lower, he managed to achieve the Hazard Trigger to evolve into the Hazard Forms with the Best Matches. Unfortunately, the Hazard Trigger's effect took hold and sent Sento into a mindless rage and in the process, took Aoba's life. The death of Aoba left Banjo mortified and would later apologize to Grease and the Hokuto Sanbagarasu in their next encounter. Sento was later chosen to represent Touto in a proxy one-on-one battle to end the war between Touto and Hokuto. After Build RabbitTank Hazard defeated Grease in battle, Cross-Z arrived to stop him from killing Kazumi on time and the war with Hokuto had came to a close.
Despite this victory, Seito had launched an invasion to Hokuto as its forces are led by the Washio brothers. Banjo and Sento joined forces with Kazumi Sawatari as Seito unveils Kamen Rider Rogue, revealed to be the previously exiled Gentoku Himuro. As Touto engaged in a three-on-three representative battle against Seito, Banjo participates in the second round against Fu Washio. Although Cross-Z was determinted to not let Sento be burdened, he was tricked by Fu Washio into believing his brother Rai would get executed, causing him to lose to Hell Bro's. Despite this loss, Banjo believed Sento will end the war and would ultimately be correct as Build manages to defeat Rogue in the final round. With Sento's victory, the war with Seito had seemingly come to a close.
Discovering His Alien Origins[]
- "Good, Banjo! Show me how powerful you are!"
"Just what I wanted!" - ―Cross-Z Magma unveiling his new power to Blood Stalk.[src]
Although the war between Touto and Seito had come to a close, the battle waged on and Banjo's Sclash Driver would be damaged by Blood Stalk in battle. After Banjo unintentionally creates a Fullbottle from the remains of the Dragon Sclashjelly, Sento created the Cross-Z Magma Knuckle in response to his growing power. As the Kamen Riders engage Seito's forces in the Pandora Tower, Banjo would learn from Gentoku Himuro that Blood Stalk ordered him to turn Kasumi into a Smash. Confronting Stalk over this, his anger allowed him access to transform into Cross-Z Magma. After returning to Touto, Banjo later learns about his extraterrestrial origins. Although this left him depressed, Banjo became determined to use his power as a Kamen Rider to fight for love and peace, the same ideals that Sento believes in and strongly holds onto.
After Evolto recovers the Evol-Driver and emerges as Kamen Rider Evol, he poisons Sento and will die within three days if he doesn't recieve the antidote. Banjo confronts Evolto and discovers Katsuragi lured him into his apartment to kill him. Nevertheless, the revelation did not stop him from fighting Evol and cure Sento from his condition. However, Evolto takes this opportunity to possess Banjo and can access Evol's Dragon-based Phase 2 form. While the Evolto-possessed Banjo proceeded on with completing the Pandora Tower, Evolto ceased his destruction due to the Evol Trigger still being incomplete. During an Build's attempts to sacrifice himself to destroy Evolto, Banjo is free from Evolto's inflence and switching over to Sento as his latest host.
With Sento now in Evolto's possession, Evolto accesses Evol's Rabbit-based Phase 3 form, but is still unable to activate his Evol-Trigger. Evolto's separation with Banjo rendered him unable to transform, his determination allowed him to reignite his alien genes and become Great Cross-Z. However, Evolto managed to complete the Evol-Trigger from the Kamen Riders' powers and access his Black Hole form, jettisoning Sento. However, his memories of being Sento are gone and is reverted back into Takumi Katsuragi, much to Banjo's surprise.
Katsuragi continued to assist the Riders in their efforts against Evolto, although he often denies Banjo's existence as he shares Evolto's DNA. Banjo had also started to see visions of the Mars' destruction, as he was receiving Evolto's memories. After sparing with Kazumi as they prepare themselves for Evolto, Banjo continued to fight Seito's forces as Great Cross-Z. After seeing Katsuragi failing to activate the Genius Fullbottle, Banjo told him how the lacked spirit and the great things about Sento. His words allowed the Devil's Scientist to regain his memories of Sento, causing an elated Banjo to sigh in relief. He would be present to witness Sento's first transformation as Kamen Rider Build Genius Form.
Crossing The Threshold[]
While Team Build continues to fight Evolto in the pursuit of the Lost Bottles, Banjo would continue to experience an increasing amount of Evolto's past memories, triggered by Kamen Rider Evol's use of the Black Hole Form. After recovering the Dragon Fullbottle from MadRogue, he would reach Hazard Level 7. The Dragon Fullbottle would occasionally evolve into the Silver Dragon Fullbottle as a result of Banjo's increasing power.
When Sento's biological father, Shinobu Katsuragi, resurfaces as another Kamen Rider Build and had the Vernage-possessed Misora transformed into becoming the CD Smash, Sento still hesitated in fighting against his father until Banjo gave him the confidence to continue fighting. Ultimately by working together, Sento and Banjo defeat Shinobu, with Vernage giving some of her powers to Banjo which also stops his episodes entirely. In response to this new power, Sento constructed the Blizzard Knuckle as another tool to defeat Evolto, but Banjo would fail in his attempt to transform with it. When Sento attempted to fight Evolto alone, Banjo along with Kazumi and Gentoku accompanied him in the ensuing fight with Evolto. While Cross-Z uses the Blizzard Knuckle with the Silver Dragon Fullbottle to unleash a devastating attack on Evolto, this still did not defeat Evolto for good.
Build: Be The One[]
Banjo received a mysterious invitation from the Governor of Hokuto, Mitsuomi Gohara. Gobara revealed himself as a member of the Blood Tribe and the same race as Evolto. Banjo was angered that he was the one to suggested Evolto having his fiancée Kasumi Ogura into a Smash. After being defeated by Gobara as the Zebra Lost Smash, Kengo Ino brainwashed Banjo and compelled him to turn against Sento. Banjo also provided the Seito Governor with his Great Cross-Z Dragon and Build Driver, to allow Kengo Ino to become Kamen Rider Blood, combining with Banjo and his fellow Blood Tribe members.
When Sento confronted Kamen Rider Blood at the station square, Build Genius Form was able to land a blow that separated Banjo from him, later curing Banjo from his brainwashing. Knowing that a pair of Hazard Level 7 Fullbottles could defeat Blood, Misora channeled Vernage's power to combine the Gold Rabbit and Silver Dragon Fullbottles, as well as the Genius Bottle, to allow Banjo and Sento to fuse into Kamen Rider Build Cross-ZBuild Form. Ultimately, this new power allowed them to vanquish Kamen Rider Blood and free his compulsion over the Japanese populace.
Final Confrontation with Evolto[]
Evolto continued to collect the Lost Bottles to complete the Black Panel to evolve into a horrifying new monster form and announcing his intention to destroy Earth. Banjo would join in Sento's plan to use the White Panel to merge their world with one where the Sky Wall did not exist, using Evolto himself as the catalyst. Shortly after Evolto's national television broadcast, the Kamen Riders raced up to Pandora Tower. Kazumi and Gentoku stay behind to fight Evolto's replicants, while rest of the team awaited for Evolto at the top, later learning of Kazumi's death from becoming Grease Blizzard, with Banjo beaten down over the loss of his comrade.
The three remaining Riders transform and charge at Evolto, who was unimpressed at their performance and takes an opportunity to transform back into his monster form. Banjo and Sento watch as Gentoku sacrifices himself to immobilize Evolto, allowing Sento to trap Evolto and tether the worlds. However at the last second, Evolto grabs Banjo and drags him into the ripple between the two Earths. Sento gives pursuit and faces off against Evolto one last time, with Banjo immobilizing the alien and giving him his Silver Dragon Fullbottle. After Sento accesses the RabbitDragon form to vanquish Evolto once and for all. The energy begins the fusion, and both Banjo and Sento are sent flying by a tornado. The two worlds merge, finally bringing peace.
New World[]
After Sento succeeded in the creation the New World, we explores this new reality and meets a black-haired Banjo living a happy life with Kasumi. While Sento laments how there's nobody else in the previous world who still remembers him or his good deeds, the old world Banjo appears and Sento discovered since he still has Evolto's DNA, it resulted in a paradox where there are two Ryuga Banjos in the same Earth. As the duo departed in Machine Builder, they begin chronicling their journey into a 49 episode script, with Banjo butting in on the narrations.
Banjo was tasked to sell Sento's inventions at the marketplace, much to disappointing results. He meets a meets a school teacher named Yui Mabuchi who hazily remembers Cross-Z. Suddenly, Banjo gets attacked by Killbus who targets him for carrying Evolto's genes. Upon reactivating the Pandora Box, those experimented with Nebula Gas regaining their previous world memories and Evolto resurfacing. While angered by this, Yui had regained her memories and is angered at Banjo for abandoning her and her students in the previous world. Banjo has no option except cooperate with Evolto to defeat Killbus. Although Cross-Z Charge and Blood Stalk battle Killbus, they were easily overwhelmed and Killbus defeats Evolto, who leaves the Dragon Evolbottle behind.
While he manages to withdraw with Kazumi and Gentoku's assistance, Sento analyzed the Dragon Evolbottle to processes the Banjo needs a new power-up item to amplify Evolto's genes to defeat Killbus. This carries the risk of reviving Evolto at full power along with destroying Banjo's body, a necessary risk that he was willing to take. As Killbus demands for Banjo to battle him, Cross-Z arrives with Grease and Rogue to battle Kamen Rider Killbus, who generates a new battlefield. With Evolto's cooperation, the two merge into Kamen Rider Cross-ZEvol to vanquish Killbus for good. After the victory, Evolto subsequently left the planet promising to return at full strength. Meanwhile, Yui kisses Banjo on the cheek much to Kazumi and Gentoku's jealousy. The next day, Banjo and Yui had begun dating and trying to sell Sento's toys in the marketplace. [Build NEW WORLD: Kamen Rider Cross-Z]
While Sento helps Nariaki Utsumi raise his Hazard Level with a Nebula Gas chamber, Banjo gets ambushed by Down Fall's Phantom Crusher. While Cross-Z and Build engage the Phantom Crusher, he negates their transformation and takes both the Hazard Trigger and White Panel. Banjo joined with Sento and Sawa as they head out to Takumi Katsuragi's lab while the Hokuto Sanbagarasu head out to act as Misora's bodyguards.
Before Phantom Build alongside his Guardians and Smashes can finish him off, however, Banjo arrives and hands Kazumi the Perfect Kingdom adapter along with the Hokuto Sanbagarasu's dog tags. Taking them, Kazumi resolves to fight. They are joined by Sento, Utsumi, and Gentoku, and they all transform into Kamen Riders. After Kazumi transforms into Grease Perfect Kingdom, Cross-Z Magma initially fought alongside him but later goes to save Misora. [Build NEW WORLD: Kamen Rider Grease]
Post-Series & Other Events[]
Heisei Generations Forever[]
- Main article: Ryuga Banjo/Heisei Generations Forever
Kamen Rider Cross-Z appears as a toy, when Sento Kiryu and Sougo Tokiwa they find Ataru Hisanaga. He brings them to his room which is filled with Kamen Rider memorabilia, with Sougo and Sento stunned to see toys of themselves. Ataru reveals that Kamen Riders are fictional.
Personality[]
- "Give me strength."
- ―Banjo's request to Kasumi, via the Dragon Fullbottle, before transforming for the first time into Kamen Rider Cross-Z.[src]
- "Why...? No one asked them to... No one's ever gonna appreciate it! Why do they keep fighting after being beaten up like that?! They're all stupid! But... That's not so bad. I fight for my own sake... For the people I believe in... And the people that believe in me!"
- ―Witnessing the Legend Riders' fights, Banjo understands the reason for becoming a Kamen Rider.[src]
- "It's true that I only fought for myself before, but he... was the one who taught me the justice to become the strength of others, the kindness needed to lend a helping hand to others, the courage to protect others, and the strength to fight for others! My hero taught me all that. With love and peace burning in my heart, there's no way I can lose now!"
- ―Banjo affirming his growth from the beginning to now.[src]
Banjo is an extremely hot-blooded and impulsive man who tends to lash out quickly. He is shown to be easily provoked and startled in most situations, which is often joked on by Sento. While nowhere near as intelligent as Sento, Banjo prefers to confront problems directly using his fists and doesn't want to involve other people in his own problems. Also, unlike Sento, he does not overthink things, preferring to use common sense, as shown when he was easily able to guess two Best Matches on his own. His impulsiveness increased following his initial usage of the Sclash Driver, which imprinted him with the single task of getting stronger and beating down his opponent. These side effects also remove his rationality to make decisions, but he is able to overcome these weaknesses with his strong will to save Sento from rampaging with the Hazard Trigger. After discovering his relationship with Evolto, the awakening of the latter's memories causes Banjo to become more violent and go berserk. These side effects have been nullified however, after Vernage's DNA was implemented into Banjo's body, while trying to save Misora.
Beneath his tough exterior is an honest, selfless and honorable individual who cheated during a match to gain the money needed for his fiancée's medical treatments, causing him to receive a lifelong ban from the ring. He is extremely protective to those who he trusts, as he attacked Blood Stalk out of anger for the sake of both Sento and Misora, completely disregarding the fact that Stalk framed him. [The False Kamen Rider] He also directly apologized to Sento on his behalf to the remaining Hokuto Sanbagarasu, partially blaming himself due to letting Sento use the Hazard Trigger for his own sake.
Banjo appears to hold a lot of fondness for his childhood, as whenever he describes the circumstances of his birth, a bright smile is always on his face.
Video Game Appearances[]
Kamen Rider Battle: Ganbarizing[]
Kamen Rider Cross-Z appears with all his forms in this game with other Kamen Riders in the game.
Kamen Rider Buttobasoul[]
Kamen Rider Cross-Z appears with all his forms in Kamen Rider Buttobasoul performing all his finishers.
Kamen Rider City Wars[]
Ryuga Banjo as Kamen Rider Cross-Z appears with all his forms Cross-Z Dragon, Cross-Z Magma, Great Cross-Z, Cross-Z Charge and Cross-ZEvol in the videogame with other Kamen Riders.
Super Sentai Legend Wars[]
Due to the limited collaboration Kamen Rider Build in Super Sentai Legend Wars, Cross-Z appears associated with DragonRanger from Zyuranger. Cross-Z Charge performing his Scrap Break Rider Kick in the game.
Kamen Rider Cross-Z and all his forms appears in battle spirits with other Kamen Riders.
Cross-Z Battle Spirits Cards Included
- Kamen Rider Cross-Z (Master Rare)
- Kamen Rider Cross-Z Charge (Rare)
- Kamen Rider Cross-Z Magma (Master Rare)
- Kamen Rider Build Cross-Z Build Form (Rare)
Powers and Abilities[]
Powers[]
- Hybrid Physiology: Banjo's body was created from a piece of Evolto brought back from a Martian probe. This allows him to utilize the Pandora Box's power like Stalk, albeit unintentionally. His eyes glow red when he uses his powers. [Surging Magma!] As Banjo was born from the mysteries of the human body, he possesses a power capable of eventually surpassing Evolto himself, a point acknowledged by Evolto in Build NEW WORLD: Cross-Z.
- Hazard Level: Initially, Banjo's Hazard Level had been above 2.0, allowing him to retain his humanity after his exposure to Nebula Gas while still gaining physiological powers from it. To be noted is that as his Hazard Level increases, his physical condition increases as well. According to Blood Stalk, while fighting, Banjo can raise his Hazard Level, having raised it as far as 2.7 in one of their fights. Eventually, he was able to raise his Hazard Level to 3.0, which is high enough to use the Build Driver. [Burning Dragon] Continued fighting as Cross-Z allowed him to quickly raise it even further to 4.0, enabling him to use the Sclash Driver. [Rider Wars Start] During his fight with Evolto before being possessed by him, his Hazard Level had been measured to be at 4.7, 4.9, and finally 5, a Hazard Level that an ordinary human cannot supposedly achieve unless via special means. [The Severing Best Match] After remembering the destruction of Mars when he was part of Evolto, Banjo's Hazard Level rose to 7.
- Hazard Level Escalation: Due to being created from Evolto, Banjo's Hazard Level grows at a faster rate than any other Kamen Rider, to the point where his strength grows noticeably in a single fight, forcing his opponents to resort to low blows. His anger or determination, in particular, will raise his Hazard Level tremendously.
- Superhuman Strength: Banjo has displayed superhuman strength. As his Hazard Level increases, his strength increases as well. Hence, he was able to fight off numerous Guardians on his own and break metal chains with his bare hands. [That One with the Best Match] He could even land a considerable damage on Blood Stalk with the help of Dragon Fullbottle. In Build NEW WORLD: Kamen Rider Cross-Z, he is able to knock Evolto several feet back without the help of any equipment, though at that time Evolto is only in his Blood Stalk form. He is also shown to use his arm to block a full forced blow from a Smash created by Killbus and knock it back with the help of Cross-Z Magma Knuckle.
- Pandora Box Manipulation: His true alien origin allows him to manipulate the structure of the Sky Wall by touching the Pandora Box. [Surging Magma!]
- Hazard Level: Initially, Banjo's Hazard Level had been above 2.0, allowing him to retain his humanity after his exposure to Nebula Gas while still gaining physiological powers from it. To be noted is that as his Hazard Level increases, his physical condition increases as well. According to Blood Stalk, while fighting, Banjo can raise his Hazard Level, having raised it as far as 2.7 in one of their fights. Eventually, he was able to raise his Hazard Level to 3.0, which is high enough to use the Build Driver. [Burning Dragon] Continued fighting as Cross-Z allowed him to quickly raise it even further to 4.0, enabling him to use the Sclash Driver. [Rider Wars Start] During his fight with Evolto before being possessed by him, his Hazard Level had been measured to be at 4.7, 4.9, and finally 5, a Hazard Level that an ordinary human cannot supposedly achieve unless via special means. [The Severing Best Match] After remembering the destruction of Mars when he was part of Evolto, Banjo's Hazard Level rose to 7.
- Fullbottle Augmentation: By holding a Fullbottle or Evolbottle in his hand while untransformed, Banjo can gain abilities based on said Fullbottle's traits:
- Dragon Fullbottle: Banjo's punches give off powerful shockwaves. Notably, his strong synchronization with the Dragon Fullbottle causes his power to increase with each use. Currently, Banjo's synchronization is high enough that he can defeat a Hazard Smash while untransformed.
- Dragon/Great Dragon Evolbottle: Similar to the effects of the normal Dragon Fullbottle, Banjo can perform powerful punches. However, Banjo's punches are now strong enough that they are able to damage Kamen Rider Evol. [The Ultimate Phase]
- Smash Energy Signature: After he had escaped after being exposed to the Nebula Gas, Banjo gave off an energy signature similar to a Smash, which had alerted Sento to his location. [That One with the Best Match]
Abilities[]
- Master Martial Artist: Banjo is a master hand-to-hand combat and martial artist, having extensive levels of melee combat knowledge as well as having fought professionally before being banned for life after a match fixing incident. His combat skills gradually enhanced as he fought against numerous Smash as Kamen Rider Cross-Z throughout the series. Even without transforming, he was able to fight against numerous Guardians with or without the Dragon Fullbottle effortlessly. He could even fight against Blood Stalk with the Dragon Fullbottle although the latter was holding back. In Kamen Rider Heisei Generations Final: Build & Ex-Aid with Legend Riders, Banjo was able to hold against Gamel and Mezool untransformed.
Former Weaknesses[]
- Sclash Driver: Although the Sclash Driver can grant Banjo tremendous power, prolonged usage can slowly turn him into a more aggressive person and give him an addiction to battle. Furthermore, the driver administers electrical shockwaves to the user after a period of time, canceling his transformation and rendering him unconscious. After learning from Sawa that Sento has built a failsafe to destroy the Hazard Trigger and kill himself, Banjo overcomes his guilt and turns into Cross-Z Charge to stop Sento in his HawkGatling Hazard form. During the fight, the Sclash Driver begins to increase his aggressiveness, yet he manages to overcome it by reminding himself to save Sento, thus gaining control over his Cross-Z Charge form. [Victory of Tears]
- Evolto's Memories: Because a part of Evolto had merged with Banjo when he was still in his mother's womb, Banjo shares his memories. Banjou normally cannot recall these memories, but once Evolto attained his complete form again, he started suddenly experiencing fractions of them. Seeing memories of Evolto's destruction of Mars caused Banjo to become incredibly aggressive, to the point where he continued to attack enemies that had already been defeated and came close to killing opponents. However, he is no longer susceptible to these memories after Sento used Genius Form to transfer Vernage from Misora's body to Banjo's, leading to Vernage's power neutralizing Evolto's effect on Banjo.
- Cross-Z Magma: As Cross-Z Magma, Banjo will heat up over the course of the battle, eventually resulting in him producing fire and the surface of his suit becoming similar to lava. Normally the heat is a minor discomfort and at worst forces him out of his transformation, but repeatedly using the form places Banjo at risk of more serious harm. Banjo seemingly does not suffer from this side effect anymore.
Forms[]
- "Cross-Z Dragon! Are you ready? Wake up burning! Get Cross-Z Dragon! Yeah!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
- Rider Height: 197 cm.
- Rider Weight: 102.4 kg.
- Ability Parameters
- Punching Power: 27.6 t.
- Kicking Power: 33.7 t.
- Maximum Jump Height: 57.7 m.
- Maximum Running Speed: 100 m. per 3.2 sec.
Banjo transforms into Kamen Rider Cross-Z (仮面ライダークローズ, Kamen Raidā Kurōzu) utilizing the Cross-Z Dragon, which adapts the Build Driver's two slots into one, allowing him to use only the Dragon Fullbottle to transform.
Utilizing Cross-Z, Banjo becomes a force to be reckoned with, blowing far past Build, Night Rogue, and Blood Stalk's Ability Parameters. It possesses a greater punching power than Build's GorillaMond Form, has a stronger kicking power than Build's KeyDragon Form, and exceeds RabbitTank Form's maximum jump height. Though it loses to some of Build's more agile forms, it is still faster than both Night Rogue and Blood Stalk.
Cross-Z has unique features that help differentiate it from Build's normal Halfbody-based forms, most notably the addition of the Drago Live Razor (ドラゴライブレイザー, Dorago Raibu Reizā) body-shoulder armor pieces at the front.
Cross-Z's personal weapon is the Beat Closer. After acquiring the Cross-Z Magma Knuckle, he occasionally uses it in this form as well. [The Truth of the Pandora Box]
Kamen Rider Cross-Z consists of the following parts:
- Cross-Z Head (クローズヘッド, Kurōzu Heddo): Cross-Z's helmet.
- Blaze Head Armor (ブレイズヘッドアーマー, Bureizu Heddo Āmā): Armored parts to protect Kamen Rider Cross-Z's helmet. It can optimize defensive ability so that the enemy attacks can be avoided little movement.
- Flame Evoluger (フレイムエヴォリューガー, Fureimu Evoryūgā): The flaming orange 'dragon head' on the forehead section. It is an output adjustment device that optimizes the suit's function based on the user's mind and body. In some cases, it can enhance the user's combat ability beyond basic performance.
- CZ Signal (CZシグナル, CZ Shigunaru): The blue 'eyes' on the Flame Evoluger. They are data collection devices in Cross-Z's helmet that collects battle data and repairs the suit if damaged. It can also send out a signal to summon the Beat Closer.
- Twin Eye Dragon (ツインアイドラゴン, Tsuin' Ai Doragon): The eyes of Kamen Rider Cross-Z. They increase the hit rate and reaction time to attacks.
- Dragon Face Module (ドラゴンフェイスモジュール, Doragon Feisu Mojūru): Heat buildup device installed on the Twin Eye Dragon. They are capable of heating up the armor to its melting point to raises the power of special attacks by several times.
- Fang Tector (ファングテクター, Fangu Tekutā): The white mouthplate section. There is a built-in shock absorber installed that minimizes damage to the head even from a direct attack.
- Blaze Chest Armor (ブレイズチェストアーマー, Bureizu Chesuto Āmā): Kamen Rider Cross-Z's chest armor. Converts the components of the Dragon Fullbottle into the fire, and distribute it throughout the body, dramatically increasing attack performance.
- Drago Live Razor (ドラゴライブレイザー, Dorago Raibu Reizā): Cross-Z's vest sections. It can convert the ingredients of the Dragon Fullbottle into a fiery energy known as Cross-Z Dragon Blaze (クローズドラゴン・ブレイズ, Kurōzu Doragon Bureizu). It has a built-in consciousness that is linked with the Cross-Z Dragon's AI, making it possible for it to fight alongside Cross-Z for a short time.
- CZ Unlimited Suit (CZアンリミテッドスーツ, CZ Anrimiteddo Sūtsu): The shock resistant bodysuit. It can release a physical limiter to unleash the hidden physical ability of the user while offering protection from damage.
- CZ Infight Shoulder (CZインファイトショルダー, CZ Infaito Shorudā): Cross-Z's shoulder armor. They optimize arm movement to improve attack speed and power.
- Drago Rush Arm (ドラゴラッシュアーム, Dorago Rasshu Āmu): Cross-Z's arms. Cross-Z can execute cutting attacks using the sharp white Fang Blades (ファングオブレイド, Fanguo Bureido) on his arms, and he can also burn any surrounding enemies with a flame covered explosive punch.
- Burn Up Crest (バーンアップクレスト, Bān' Appu Kuresuto): An orange blasting device mounted on Cross-Z's left arm. It explodes upon activating a special move, temporarily increase attack power.
- CZ Infight Glove (CZインファイトグローブ, CZ Infaito Gurōbu): Cross-Z's gloves. They are reinforced, and it raises the destructive power of the punches.
- Drago Rush Leg (ドラゴラッシュレッグ, Dorago Rasshu Reggu): Cross-Z's legs. He can perform rapid kicks and knees from the sky utilizing the jumping ability, and he can also burn the surrounding enemies with a flame covered explosive kick.
- Quick Step Shoes (クイックステップシューズ, Kuikku Suteppu Shūzu): Cross-Z's shoes. It optimizes footwork and can trip enemies with slides and sweep attacks.
Cross-Z can perform Hippare (ヒッパレー, Hipparē) special attacks with the Beat Closer depending on how many times he pulls the bottom of the weapon's handle:
- Smash Hit (スマッシュヒット, Sumasshu Hitto): Cross-Z delivers a powerful slash with the blade covered in dark blue fire.
- Million Hit (ミリオンヒット, Mirion Hitto): Cross-Z delivers a continuous powerful slash with the blade covered a red yellow and green sound equalizer.
- Mega Hit (メガヒット, Mega Hitto):
Cross-Z has three different finishers:
- Build Driver finisher:
- Dragonic Finish (ドラゴニックフィニッシュ, Doragonikku Finisshu):
- Rider Kick: Cross-Z summons a blue and orange energy Chinese dragon that flies behind him, then jumps up as the dragon breaths fire, sending him at the enemy, then delivers a roundhouse kick whilst his foot is covered in blue energy.
- Rider Punch: Cross-Z coats his right hand in energy in the shape of a blue Chinese dragon head, then delivers a punch.
- Dragonic Finish (ドラゴニックフィニッシュ, Doragonikku Finisshu):
- Beat Closer finishers:
- Smash Slash (スマッシュスラッシュ, Sumasshu Surasshu): Cross-Z channels the energy of a Fullbottle in his Beat Closer, pulls the handle one time and performs a powerful slash.
- Million Slash (ミリオンスラッシュ, Mirion Surasshu): Cross-Z channels the energy of a Fullbottle in his Beat Closer, pulls the handle two times and performs a powerful slash.
- Lock: This finisher has two variations:
- Cross-Z sends a dark blue fire stream at the enemy.
- Cross-Z binds the enemy with energy chains.
- Lock: This finisher has two variations:
- Mega Slash (メガスラッシュ, Mega Surasshu): Cross-Z channels the energy of a Fullbottle in his Beat Closer, pulls the handle three times and performs a powerful slash.
- Lock: Cross-Z strikes the enemy with the Beat Closer as it projects an energy version of the Bind Master Key.
- Cross-Z Magma Knuckle finisher:
- Volcanic Knuckle (ボルケニックナックル, Borukenikku Nakkuru): By plugging a Fullbottle into the top of the Magma Knuckle before pressing the front, Cross-Z can empower the punches he delivers with it.
- Taka: The Cross-Z Magma Knuckle projects a pair of orange energy hawk wings as Cross-Z uppercuts the enemy.
- Volcanic Knuckle (ボルケニックナックル, Borukenikku Nakkuru): By plugging a Fullbottle into the top of the Magma Knuckle before pressing the front, Cross-Z can empower the punches he delivers with it.
- "Dragon Jelly! Tsubureru! Nagareru! Afurederu! Dragon in Cross-Z Charge! Buraa!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
- Rider Height: 201 cm.
- Rider Weight: 113.3 kg.
- Ability Parameters
- Punching Power: 31.5 t.
- Kicking Power: 34.1 t.
- Maximum Jump Height: 54 m.
- Maximum Running Speed: 100 m. per 2.5 sec.
Cross-Z Charge (クローズチャージ, Kurōzu Chāji) is Cross-Z's first upgrade form accessed by inserting the Dragon Sclashjelly into the Sclash Driver and pumping the lever.
This form gives Cross-Z a balanced power-up that's on par even with Build RabbitTank Sparkling Form. He could even jump higher than Build aforementioned form, albeit slightly slower. this form also has the lowest jumping height among Cross-Z's forms.
Cross-Z Charge's personal weapon in this form is the Twin Breaker. He can also wield the Beat Closer if needed.
Notable features of Cross-Z Charge include:
- CZC Variable Chest Armor (CZCヴァリアブルチェストアーマー, CZC Variaburu Chesuto Āmā): The blue dragon head-shaped chest armor made of hardened Variable Jelly (ヴァリアブルゼリー, Variaburu Zerī)
- Drago Pack Shoulders (ドラゴパックショルダー, Dorago Pakku Shorudā): The shoulder armor pieces, it stores Variable Jelly inside of them. During deathblows, power is drawn from the jelly.
- Drago Splash Armory (ドラゴスプラッシュアーモリー, Dorago Supurasshu Āmorī): The two forearm armor pieces. When dealing with deathblows, jelly stored inside is spurted out, allowing Cross-Z Charge to make use of tis characteristics.
- Drago Struggle Gloves (ドラゴストラグルグローブ, Dorago Sutoraguru Gurōbu): The fists of Cross-Z Charge. The more Cross-Z Charge struggles in battle, the more punching power the Drago Struggle Gloves will become capable of.
- Drago Struggle Shoes (ドラゴストラグルシューズ, Dorago Sutoraguru Shūzu): The feet of Cross-Z Charge. The more Cross-Z Charge struggles in battle, the more kicking power the Drago Struggle Shoes become capable of.
Banjo lost access to this form when Blood Stalk destroyed his Sclash Driver and Dragon Sclashjelly with his powers. But then Sento created new ones thus recovering that form.
Cross-Z Charge has several different finishers:
- Sclash Driver finisher:
- Cross-Z Charge's finisher with the Dragon Sclashjelly is the Scrap Break (スクラップブレイク, Sukurappu Burēku) , which has two variations:
- Rider Kick: Cross-Z Charge does a flying sidekick, which a dragon's head forms around his right leg.
- Rider Punch: Cross-Z Charge delivers a punch with his fist covered in cyan and orange energy.
- Charge Crash (チャージクラッシュ, Chāji Kurasshu): Cross-Z Charge channels the power of a Biotic Fullbottle.
- Taka: Cross-Z Charge sprouts a pair of orange wings resembling the Sollstall Wings and uses them for flight.
- Cross-Z Charge's finisher with the Dragon Sclashjelly is the Scrap Break (スクラップブレイク, Sukurappu Burēku) , which has two variations:
- Twin Breaker finishers:
- Beam Mode:
- Single Finish (シングルフィニッシュ, Shinguru Finisshu): Cross-Z Charge channels the energy of a Fullbottle or the Dragon Sclashjelly and performs a powerful blast.
- Sclashjelly:
- Dragon: Cross-Z Charge shoots a blue energy ball at the enemy.
- Sclashjelly:
- Single Finish (シングルフィニッシュ, Shinguru Finisshu): Cross-Z Charge channels the energy of a Fullbottle or the Dragon Sclashjelly and performs a powerful blast.
- Attack Mode:
- Single Break (シングルブレーク, Shinguru Burēku): Cross-Z Charge channels the energy of a Fullbottle or the Dragon Sclashjelly and performs a powerful slash.
- Fullbottle:
- Dragon: Cross-Z Charge stabs the enemy with the Twin Breaker, delivering a great, dark blue shockwave upon impact with an enemy.
- Fullbottle:
- Twin Break (ツインブレイク, Tsuin Burēku): Cross-Z Charge channels the energy of 2 Fullbottles or a Fullbottle and the Dragon Sclashjelly and performs a powerful slash.
- Fullbottle + Sclashjelly:
- Dragon + Dragon: Cross-Z Charge stabs the enemy with the Twin Breaker, delivering a turquoise fire stream to the enemy that takes the shape of the Dragon Head on the Dragon Sclashjelly.
- Fullbottle + Sclashjelly:
- Let's Break (レッツブレイク, Rettsu Burēku): Cross-Z Charge channels the energy of the Cross-Z Dragon or the RabbitTank Sparkling Fullbottle and performs a powerful slash.
- Cross-Z Dragon: Cross-Z Charge summons a blue and orange energy Chinese dragon that flies behind him, and use it to stab the enemy.
- Single Break (シングルブレーク, Shinguru Burēku): Cross-Z Charge channels the energy of a Fullbottle or the Dragon Sclashjelly and performs a powerful slash.
- Beam Mode:
- Twin Breaker + Beat Closer finisher: Cross-Z Charge can combine the powers of the Beat Closer and the Twin Breaker to perform a powerful finisher.
- Mega Slash/Let's Break (メガスラッシュ/レッツレイク, Mega Surasshu/Rettsu Burēku): Cross-Z Charge channels the energy of the Cross-Z Dragon or the RabbitTank Sparkling Fullbottle in the Twin Breaker in Attack Mode, and the energy of a Fullbottle in his Beat Closer, pulls the handle three times and performs a powerful slash.
- Lock and Cross-Z Dragon: The Beat Closer projects an energy version of the Bind Master Key before Cross-Z Charge slashes with it, creating a ball of golden energy before summoning a blue and orange energy Chinese dragon that grabs the ball via its mouth, then flies at the enemy with an empowered attack.
- Mega Slash/Let's Break (メガスラッシュ/レッツレイク, Mega Surasshu/Rettsu Burēku): Cross-Z Charge channels the energy of the Cross-Z Dragon or the RabbitTank Sparkling Fullbottle in the Twin Breaker in Attack Mode, and the energy of a Fullbottle in his Beat Closer, pulls the handle three times and performs a powerful slash.
- Sclash Driver + Twin Breaker finisher: Cross-Z Charge can combine the powers of the Sclash Driver and the Twin Breaker to perform a powerful finisher. However, it puts a huge strain on Cross-Z Charge's body, causing his transformation to cancel.
- Scrap Break/Let's Break (スクラップブレイク/レッツレイク, Sukurappu Burēku/Rettsu Burēku): With the Twin Breaker in Attack Mode, Cross-Z Charge channels the energy of the Cross-Z Dragon or the RabbitTank Sparkling and performs a powerful slash.
- Cross-Z Dragon: Cross-Z Charge summons a blue and orange energy Chinese dragon that flies behind him, and use it to stab the enemy before delivering a powerful punch with his fist covered in cyan and orange energy.
- Scrap Break/Let's Break (スクラップブレイク/レッツレイク, Sukurappu Burēku/Rettsu Burēku): With the Twin Breaker in Attack Mode, Cross-Z Charge channels the energy of the Cross-Z Dragon or the RabbitTank Sparkling and performs a powerful slash.
- "Cross-Z Magma! Are you ready? Gokunetsu kinniku! Cross-Z Magma! Achachachachachacha Acha!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
- "Cross-Z Magma! Build up! Are you ready? Over Flow! Gokunetsu kinniku! Cross-Z Magma! Achachachachachacha Acha! Yabei!"
- ―Transformation announcement with the Hazard Trigger[src]
- Rider Height: 201.3 cm.
- Rider Weight: 116.3 kg.
- Ability Parameters
- Punching Power: 56.1 t.
- Kicking Power: 61.7 t.
- Maximum Jump Height: 73.2 m.
- Maximum Running Speed: 100 m. per 1.3 sec.
Cross-Z Magma (クローズマグマ, Kurōzu Maguma) is Cross-Z's final form accessed by using the Cross-Z Magma Knuckle, loaded with the Dragon Magma Fullbottle, in the Build Driver. It is hence known as the Extremely Hot Muscle (極熱筋肉, Gokunetsu Kinniku)
Cross-Z Magma is superior in all categories to his previous forms, as well as most other Riders. He is stronger than Build's RabbitRabbit and TankTank forms, though his punching and kicking power is surpassed by TankTank at maximum power. He is slower than both of these forms, while his jump height is only beaten by RabbitRabbit form. In this form, Banjo was able to completely overwhelm an unyielding Blood Stalk, something both Build (in both RabbitRabbit Form and TankTank Form) and Grease had difficulty doing.
Cross-Z Magma employs magma-coated attacks with his physical strikes. These strikes release bursts of Variable Magma upon impact and leave splashes of the smoldering substance on the target, causing additional burns and damage. He can also use the substance to create constructs, such as dragons, that coat the target. This ability also has the added bonus of restraining mobile targets as the material rapidly cools.
In addition to enhanced running power, Cross-Z Magma also gains the ability to fly thanks to the Celestial Pyro Wings (ソレスタルパイロウィング, Soresutaru Pairo Uingu) mounted on the back, which utilizes a heat booster to produce propulsion, in addition to burning enemies on the ground.
Cross-Z Magma gains power as Banjo fights and his adrenaline rises, causing his suit to glow and heat up to the point that lava is released from it. This heat may cause Banjo discomfort or force him out of transformation, but it does not significantly harm him unless he attempts to use the form again in a short period of time.
This form has 4 different finishers:
- Build Driver Finishers:
- Volcanic Attack (ボルケニックアタック, Borukenikku Atakku): Cross-Z Magma turns the Vortex Lever once to activate this finisher. This finisher has two variations:
- Rider Kick: Cross-Z Magma leaps in the air accompanied by numerous Variable Magma dragons that attack the target before combining with Cross-Z for an explosive flying kick.
- Rider Shooting: Cross-Z Magma launches several magma dragons from his arms that home in on the enemy.
- Volcanic Finish (ボルケニックフィニッシュ, Borukenikku Finisshu): Cross-Z Magma turns the Vortex Lever multiple times and performs a rapid series of flaming punches before becoming covered in lava and delivering a final punch strong enough to launch the enemy.
- Volcanic Attack (ボルケニックアタック, Borukenikku Atakku): Cross-Z Magma turns the Vortex Lever once to activate this finisher. This finisher has two variations:
- Cross-Z Magma Knuckle finisher:
- Volcanic Knuckle (ボルケニックナックル, Borukenikku Nakkuru): By plugging a Fullbottle into the top of the Magma Knuckle before pressing the front, Cross-Z Magma can perform a powerful attack.
- Dragon Magma: Cross-Z Magma sends a dragon-shaped stream of flame into the enemy that explodes upon impact.
- Silver Dragon: Cross-Z uses the Cross-Z Magma Knuckle to deliver a powerful punch covered in silver flames that create a large shockwave upon impact.
- Volcanic Knuckle (ボルケニックナックル, Borukenikku Nakkuru): By plugging a Fullbottle into the top of the Magma Knuckle before pressing the front, Cross-Z Magma can perform a powerful attack.
- Blizzard Knuckle finisher:
- Glacial Knuckle (グレイシャルナックル, Gureisharu Nakkuru): By plugging a Fullbottle into the top of the Blizzard Knuckle before pressing the front, Cross-Z Magma can perform a powerful attack.
- Silver Dragon: Cross-Z Magma punches the enemy as the incomplete Blizzard Knuckle creates an energy projection of a blizzard that freezes the target before launching them away.
- Glacial Knuckle (グレイシャルナックル, Gureisharu Nakkuru): By plugging a Fullbottle into the top of the Blizzard Knuckle before pressing the front, Cross-Z Magma can perform a powerful attack.
- Beat Closer finisher:
- Smash Slash (スマッシュスラッシュ, Sumasshu Surasshu): Cross-Z channels the energy of a Fullbottle in his Beat Closer, pulls the handle one time and performs a powerful slash.
- Dragon: Cross-Z Magma covers the Beat Closer's blade in flames and slashes the enemy.
- Smash Slash (スマッシュスラッシュ, Sumasshu Surasshu): Cross-Z channels the energy of a Fullbottle in his Beat Closer, pulls the handle one time and performs a powerful slash.
Cross-Z Magma's ending theme is entitled "Burning My Soul".
Appearances: Build Episodes 31-34, 37-38, 42-45, Be The One, 46-48, Kamen Rider Build: Final Stage, Kamen Rider Heisei Generations Forever, Build NEW WORLD: Kamen Rider Cross-Z, Build NEW WORLD: Kamen Rider Grease
- "Great Cross-Z Dragon! Are you ready? Wake up Cross-Z! Get great dragon! Yeah!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
- Rider Height: 197 cm.
- Rider Weight: 102.4 kg.
- Ability Parameters
- Punching Power: 31.7 t.
- Kicking Power: 35.9 t.
- Maximum Jump Height: 56.6 m.
- Maximum Running Speed: 100 m. per 2.4 sec.
Great Cross-Z (グレートクローズ, Gurēto Kurōzu) is Cross-Z's super form accessed by using the Great Cross-Z Dragon, loaded with the Great Dragon Evolbottle, in the Build Driver. It is an upgraded version of Cross-Z's base form, created when Banjo regains his ability to transform.
In this form, Cross-Z's Drago Live Razor is upgraded into the GCZ Drago Live Razor (GCZドラゴライブレイザー, GCZ Dorago Raibu Reizā) and he gains the GCZ Blaze Chest Armor (GCZブレイズチェストアーマー, GCZ Bureizu Chesuto Āmā), which can enhance Great Cross-Z's attacks with flames.
All of Great Cross-Z's stats are marginally higher than Cross-Z Charge, but still completely eclipsed by Cross-Z Magma.
This form's finisher with the Build Driver is the Great Dragonic Finish (グレートドラゴニックフィニッシュ, Gurēto Doragonikku Finisshu), which has two variations:
- Great Cross-Z performs a flying kick covered in crimson and blue energy.
- Great Cross-Z performs a roundhouse kick covered in crimson and blue energy that can strike multiple enemies.
- "Muscle Galaxy! Are you ready? (Techno rock music) Ginga muteki no kinniku yarō! Cross-ZEvol! Panēi! Maji panēi!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
- Rider Height: 200 cm.
- Rider Weight: 125.5 kg.
- Ability Parameters[2]
- Punching Power: 67.4 t.
- Kicking Power: 73.9 t.
- Maximum Jump Height: 90.8 m.
- Maximum Running Speed: 100 m. per 1.0 sec.
Cross-ZEvol (クローズエボル, Kurōzu Eboru) is Cross-Z's fusion final form accessed by using the Muscle Galaxy Fullbottle with the Build Driver. It is hence known as the Galactic Invincible Muscle Guy (銀河無敵の筋肉野郎, Ginga Muteki no Kinniku Yarō).
Created by Sento, Banjo is entirely in control of the form while Evolto simply grants the power. However as this form specifically targets the leftover genes of Evolto that resides in Banjo, which results in Cross-Z fusing with Evol's Black Hole Form, it is a double-edged sword as doing so had allowed Evolto to regain his former strength once the transformation had ended.
This form has three finishers:
- Muscle Finish (マッスルフィニッシュ, Massuru Finisshu): Cross-ZEvol turns the Vortex Lever once and performs an upgraded version of the Dragonic Finish, a punch augmented with an energy dragon.
- Galaxy Finish (ギャラクシーフィニッシュ, Gyarakushī Finisshu): Cross-ZEvol turns the Vortex Lever two times and uses a black hole to teleport to the enemy, before delivering a punch covered in purple energy that creates a small black hole upon impact.
- Muscle Galaxy Finish (マッスルギャラクシーフィニッシュ, Massuru Gyarakushī Finisshu): Cross-ZEvol turns the Vortex Lever three times and performs a flying kick accompanied by energy constructs of Cross-Z and Evol in their default forms.
- "Cross-ZBuild! Are you ready? Rabbit! Dragon! Be the one! Cross-ZBuild! Yeahhh! Yeahhh!"
- ―Cross-zBuild's transformation announcement[src]
- Rider Height: 197.6 cm.
- Rider Weight: 111.1 kg.
- Ability Parameters[3]
- Punching Power: 55 t. (right arm)/64.2 t. (left arm)
- Kicking Power: 70.5 t. (right leg)/62.7 t. (left leg)
- Maximum Jump Height: 91.8 m.
- Maximum Running Speed: 100 m. per 0.8 sec.
Cross-ZBuild Form (クローズビルドフォーム, Kurōzu Birudo Fōmu) is Build's fusion form, combining the powers of Build and Cross-Z and fusing Sento and Banjo into one body. It is accessed using the Cross-ZBuild Can. In this form, Build's stats exceed those of Genius Form, making it his strongest form. Cross-ZBuild can summon the golden mechanical Best Match Rabbit (ベストマッチラビット, Besuto Matchi Rabitto) and the blue energy Best Match Dragon (ベストマッチドラゴン, Besuto Matchi Doragon) to assist him in combat.
Cross-ZBuild Form is composed of the following parts:
- BLD Cross-ZBuild Head (BLDクローズビルドヘッド, BLD Kurōzu Birudo Heddo) - The helmet.
- Cross-Z Head Armor (クローズヘッドアーマー, Kurōzu Heddo Āmā) - The blue head armor. It has the property of improving durability by optimizing the internal structure and density balance each time it is attacked. Additionally, a balancer is built in to assist Cross-ZBuild's defense movements so that the enemy's attack can be avoided with minimal movement.
- Build Head Armor (ビルドヘッドアーマー, Birudo Heddo Āmā) - The red head armor. High-density and high-strength materials are used, allowing Cross-ZBuild to lightly catch the onslaught of strong enemies. In addition, a strengthening device that utilizes the characteristics of the Gold Rabbit Full Bottle is incorporated, and the movement speed and reaction speed can be doubled.
- Best Match Signal (ベストマッチシグナル, Besuto Matchi Shigunaru) - The tuning device on the forehead. It synchronizes the consciousness of the two transformants and supports them so that their behavior isn't hindered. Additionally, it is possible to aggregate battle data in real time and accurately grasp the abilities of yourself and the enemy. It also manages the condition of the whole body, and if there is a damaged part it will automatically perform emergency repair.
- CB Right Eye Dragon (CBライトアイドラゴン, CB Raito Ai Doragon) - The right eye. It increases Cross-ZBuild's reaction speed and increases their accuracy and avoidance rate in combat. The surface is covered with a clear shield with excellent impact resistance to protect the visual sensor from intense combat.
- CB Dragon Face Module (CBドラゴンフェイスモジュール, CB Doragon Feisu Mojūru) - A heat generation enhancement device installed on the side of the CB Right Eye Dragon. It heats the armor of the whole body to the melting point, increasing the power of the special move by several times. It mainly works when Cross-ZBuild's emotions are excited.
- CB Left Eye Rabbit (CBレフトアイラビット, CB Refuto Ai Rabitto) - The left eye. It increases Cross-ZBuild's reaction speed and accuracy in combat. A special olfactory sensor is incorporated to find enemies hidden in the shadows.
- CB Ear Face Module (CBイヤーフェイスモジュール, CB Iyā Feisu Mojūru) - The 'rabbit ear'. A hearing enhancement device installed on the head of Kamen Rider Build. By catching the signs and slight movements of the enemy, the next action is predicted and a quick counterattack is possible. It can also summon the golden Best Match Rabbit unit to the vicinity to act as support during combat.
- Build Chest Armor (ビルドチェストアーマー, Birudo Chesuto Āmā) - The red chest armor. High-density and high-strength material is used, and weight reduction is also applied to improve athletic performance. Additionally, a strengthening device that utilizes the characteristics of the Gold Rabbit Full Bottle is incorporated, and Cross-ZBuild's movement speed and reaction speed can be doubled.
- Cross-Z Chest Armor (クローズチェストアーマー, Kurōzu Chesuto Āmā) - The blue chest armor and vest section. It has the role of converting the components of the Cross-ZBuild Can loaded in the Build Driver into luminescent enhanced particles, dramatically increasing the attack performance of each part of the whole body. It can also convert the ingredients of the Silver Dragon Full Bottle into the blue flame energy body "Best Match Dragon" and fight together.
- BLD Unlimited Suit (BLDアンリミテッドスーツ, BLD Anrimiteddo Sūtsu) - The shock-resistant bodysuit. Along with protecting the wearer’s body, there is a limiter installed that can be released to bring out full physical ability.
- CB Rabbit Shoulder (CBラビットショルダー, CB Rabitto Shorudā) - The right shoulder. It optimizes the movement of the arm to improve Cross-ZBuild's attack speed and strengthens the power of slashing when using weapons. It is also possible to rotate the Build Driver's Vortex Lever at a speed several tens of times faster than before, greatly increasing the power of the special move.
- CB Dragon Shoulder (CBドラゴンショルダー, CB Doragon Shorudā) - The right shoulder. It optimizes the movement of the arm and increasing the speed and power of the fighting attack to the same level as the enemy.
- Build Rush Arm (ビルドラッシュアーム, Birudo Rasshu Āmu) - The right arm. It's agility and controllability have been enhanced to the utmost limit, and it is possible to continue hitting the enemy with a super-fast jab that does not allow a counterattack using the leg-mounted dimensional telescopic spring "CB Dimension Springer".
- CB Rabbit Fight Glove (CBラビットファイトグローブ, CB Rabitto Faito Gurōbu) - The right hand. It has a function to converge the impact of a punch attack to a specific part inside the destruction target, and can deal a certain amount of damage regardless of the armor strength of the enemy.
- Cross-Z Rush Arm (クローズラッシュアーム, Kurōzu Rasshu Āmu) - The left hand. It specializes in cutting attacks thanks to the sharp blue CB Fang Blades (CBファングオブレイド, CB Fanguo Bureido), and can also use a blasting punch with luminescent-enhanced particles to ward off surrounding enemies.
- Dragon Fight Glove (CBドラゴンファイトグローブ, CB Doragon Faito Gurōbu) - The left hand. Firm grips will super-harden, increase the destructive power of hitting attacks, and protects the fist from recoil damage. The power of the attack increases to respond to the passion of the transformant, and the one-shot deadly finish blow can also be used.
- CB Vector Robes (CBベクターローブ, CB Bekutā Rōbu) - The robes/special propulsion unit. It has a built-in propulsion accelerator that uses a luminescence enhancer, and can fly around the battle area at high speed.
- Cross-Z Rush Leg (クローズラッシュレッグ, Kurōzu Rasshu Reggu) - The right leg. It is good at ambush knee drops from the sky that makes use of its jumping power, and it is also possible to scavenge surrounding enemies with a blast kick wearing luminescent enhanced particles.
- CB Dragon Foot Shoe (CBドラゴンフットシューズ, CB Doragon Futto Shūzu) - The right foot. Equipped with a footwork optimization function, it is possible to play with enemies with lean movements such as sliding on the ground. The power of the attack increases so as to respond to the passion of the transformant.
- Build Rush Leg (ビルドラッシュレッグ, Birudo Rasshu Reggu) - The left leg. It is highly agile and specializes in multi-stage high-speed high jumps by using the dimensional telescopic spring CB Dimension Springer (CBディメンションスプリンガー, CB Dimenshon Supuringā). It is also possible to freely expand and contract his legs and hit a kick at a distant enemy.
- CB Rabbit Foot Shoe\CBラビットフットシューズ (CB Rabitto Futto Shūzu ) - The left foot. It is good at light footwork, and it is possible to launch a kick attack that interweaves acrobatic actions such as the Moonsault (ムーンサルト, Mūnsaruto).
This form's finisher is the Love and Peace Finish (ラブ&ピース, Rabu Ando Pīsu Finisshu): Build use the Best Match Rabbit to jump high into air as he performs a Rider Kick, before Best Match Dragon flies behind him, breaths fire, sending him high into the air before a golden and silver double helix energy chart securing the enemy before delivering an another Rider Kick whilst riding the chart's line.
Appearances: Build: Be The One & Final Stage
- Main article: Kamen Rider Evol
- "Cobra! Rider System! Evolution! Are you ready? Cobra! Cobra! Evol Cobra! Fuhahahahahahahaha!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
- Height: 195 cm.
- Weight: 108 kg.
- Ability Parameters
- Punching power: 58 t.
- Kicking power: 63 t.
- Maximum jump height: 76.7 m.
- Maximum running speed: 100 m. per 1.1 sec.
Cobra Form (コブラフォーム, Kobura Fōmu) is Evol's primary and default form accessed with the Cobra and Rider Evolbottles. Evolto labels this form as "Phase 1" (フェーズ1, Fēzu Wan).
As Evol, Evolto possesses tremendous power, as the Evol-Driver allows him to tap on the full power of the Pandora Box. His Parameters blow far past Grease, Rogue, and even Cross-Z Magma by a small margin. He also surpasses Build's RabbitRabbit and TankTank forms, though he loses to RabbitRabbit by maximum jump height and running speed, and TankTank by maximum kicking power.
Despite these small disadvantages, he still possesses abilities that are almost impossible to counteract, including teleportation and generating energy in his hand to perform an energy blast. He is also able to attack in extremely high speeds and block attacks quite easily, as shown during his first fight with Rogue.
His Evol Cobra Head (EVO-コブラヘッド, Ebo Kobura Heddo) contains the Xeno Head Armor (ゼノヘッドアーマー, Zeno Heddo Āmā) which strengthens its durability within each Phase. Between his EVO Twin Eye Cobra (EVOツインアイコブラ, Ebo Ai Kobura) lies the Master Planisphere (マスタープラニスフィア, Masutā Puranisufia), a device that allows him to determine which celestial body is his next target and formulate the suitable method of destroying it.[4]
In this form, Evol's armor parts are:[5]
- EVO Cobra Shoulder (EVOコブラショルダー, Ebo Kobura Shorudā): A pair of shoulder armor that allows him to improve attack accuracy. Each has a built-in miniature plant that secretes toxic gases as enhancers of the user's ability.
- Menace Rush Arms (メナスラッシュアーム, Menasu Rasshu Āmu): Evol's arms. Through an unknown substance that filled his suit, Evol's strength and speed are enhanced. By himself, Evol can manipulate a special aura that can move objects at will or detain his opponents.
- EVO Xeno Vader Gloves (EVOゼノベイダーグローブ, Ebo Zeno Beidā Gurōbu): Enhanced combat gloves that allow him to create strong punches by manipulating nearby space.
- Menace Rush Legs (メナスラッシュレッグ, Menasu Rasshu Reggu): Evol's leg units. Through an unknown substance that filled his suit, Evol's strength and speed are enhanced. By himself, Evol can manipulate a special aura that allows him to move objects or run at a tremendous speed.
- EVO Xeno Vader Shoes (EVOゼノベイダーシューズ, Ebo Zeno Beidā Shūzu): Evol's combat shoes. Each can perform kick attacks by manipulating nearby space.
- Xeno Chest Armor (ゼノチェストアーマー, Zeno Chesuto Āmā): Chest armor which compresses and produces unknown substances within the Evolbottles. Said armor is stronger than any material on Earth and its durability increases within each Phase.
- Armilla Reactor (アーミラリアクター, Āmira Riakutā): An Armillary sphere-themed conversion furnace which converts the unknown substance within Evolbottles into strong destructive energy. By completing all Phases, it can demonstrate its true ability.
- EVO Omniverse Suit (EVOオムニバーススーツ, Ebo Omunibāsu Sūtsu): An enhanced battle suit that can emit blocking energy field, allowing Evol to protect himself from enemy attacks or carry out planetary destruction safely. It can also draw out the user's hidden ability and strengthen them based on the Phase.
- EVO Material (EVOマテリアル, Ebo Materiaru): Golden armor parts on Evol's body. They can amplify Evolto's special abilities, empower wave attacks, generate annihilation poisons and allow warp teleportation.
Carried over from Blood Stalk, Evol wields the Transteam Gun and Steam Blade in this form. He is also able to wield any of Build's weapons if he inserts the corresponding Fullbottle into the Evol-Driver along with Rider Evolbottle.
This form has two finishers:
- Evol-Driver Finishers:
- Evoltic Finish (エボルテックフィニッシュ, Eborutekku Finisshu): Evol delivers a flaming punch.
- Evol Driver + Hawk Gatlinger Finisher:
- Kikanhou Finish/Full Bullet: Evol inserts the Gatling Fullbottle into the Evol Driver and turns the crank, summoning the Hawk Gallinger. He then spins the Revol-Magazine of the Hawk Gatling and fires a stream of large energy hawks.
- "Dragon! Rider System! Evolution! Are you ready? Dragon! Dragon! Evol Dragon! Fuhahahahahahahaha!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
- Height: 197 cm.
- Weight: 106.8 kg.
- Ability Parameters
- Punching power: 60.9 t.
- Kicking power: 65.8 t.
- Maximum jump height: 83.2 m.
- Maximum running speed: 100 m. per 1.2 sec.
Dragon Form (ドラゴンフォーム, Doragon Fōmu) is Evol's Cross-Z-based form accessed with the Dragon and Rider Evolbottles. Evolto assumes this form while he is in possession of Banjo and labels it as "Phase 2" (フェーズ2, Fēzu Tsū).
This form grants higher punching, kicking, and jumping power than Cobra Form, although it is slower by a very small margin. As Banjo also possesses the ability to use the Pandora Box, Evolto is still able to access the entirety of Evol's power.
Evol's weapon in this form is the Beat Closer.
This form has two finishers:
- Evol-Driver Finishers:
- Evoltic Finish (エボルテックフィニッシュ, Eborutekku Finisshu): Evol coats his hand in dark blue flames before delivering a punch that projects a Chinese Dragon upon impact.
- Beat Closer Finishers
- Smash Slash (スマッシュスラッシュ, Sumasshu Surasshu)
- Dragon Evolbottle: Evol delivers a powerful slash covered in red and blue flames.
- Smash Slash (スマッシュスラッシュ, Sumasshu Surasshu)
Equipment[]
Devices[]
- Build Driver - Cross-Z's transformation device
- Fullbottles - Cross-Z's transformation trinkets
- Fullbottle Holder - Carrier strap for Cross-Z's Fullbottles
- Cross-Z Dragon - Slot adapter for Build Driver and personal familiar. Also utilized in Twin Breaker finishers
- Cross-Z Magma Knuckle - Secondary slot adapter for Build Driver and secondary personal weapon
- Great Cross-Z Dragon - Upgraded version of Cross-Z Dragon
- Sclash Driver - Cross-Z Charge's transformation device.
- Dragon Sclashjelly - Cross-Z Charge's transformation trinket.
- Evol-Driver - Evol's transformation device, used while possessed by Evolto
- Evolbottles - Evol and Great Cross-Z's transformation trinkets
- Build Phone - Smartphone that transforms into the Machine Builder
- Hazard Trigger - Borrowed from Kamen Rider Build.[To A World of Love & Peace]
Weapons[]
- Beat Closer - Cross-Z's personal weapon
- Twin Breaker - Cross-Z Charge's personal weapon
- Blizzard Knuckle - Cross-Z Magma's secondary personal weapon
- Drill Crusher - Build's personal weapon borrowed by Banjo
- Safeguard Rifle - Guardian's assault rifle, stolen by Banjo on one occasion
Vehicles[]
- Machine Builder - Rider Machine temporarily borrowed from Kamen Rider Build [Kamen Rider Heisei Generations Final: Build & Ex-Aid with Legend Riders] [Kamen Rider Heisei Generations Forever]
- Time Mazine - Co-piloted with Kamen Rider Geiz during the battle with Another Ultimate Kuuga [Kamen Rider Heisei Generations Forever]
Legend Rider Devices[]
KamenRide: Cross-Z (カメンライドクローズ, Kamenraido Kurōzu): A Rider Card containing the power of Kamen Rider Cross-Z. Used by Diend to summon Kamen Rider Cross-Z.
- "(Digital beeping) Cross-Z!"
- ―Activation announcement[src]
- "Dragon no chikara de tatakau Build no aibo! Moeru nekketsu Rider wa... Cross-Z da!
Translation: Build's partner who fights with the power of the dragon! The burning hot-blooded Rider is... (Clock ticking noise) Cross-Z! (ドラゴンの力で戦うビルドの相棒!燃える熱血ライダーは…クローズだ! )" - ―Secondary activation announcement[src]
- "(Right-hand Ridewatch's announcement)! Armor Time! Wake up burning! Cross-Z!"
- ―Transformation announcement in the Ziku-Driver's left-hand slot[src]
- "Finish Time! Cross-Z! Dragonic Time (Break/Burst/Jack)!"
- ―Finisher announcement in left-hand slot[src]
Cross-Z Ridewatch (クローズライドウォッチ, Kurōzu Raidowotchi): Based on Kamen Rider Cross-Z, this Ridewatch would provide access to the Cross-ZArmor. It is dated 2017.
This Ridewatch debuted in the final episode of Kamen Rider Build. It is later given by Banjo to Sougo, who then gave it to Geiz. Although Geiz did not use the Cross-Z Ridewatch to assume a Rider Armor form, he did use it in the Zikan Zax to finish off Another Build.[Best Match 2017]
- "(Digital beeping) Cross-Z Charge!"
- ―Activation announcement[src]
- "Sclashjelly o tsubushite henshin! Cross-Z Charge!
translation: Crush the Sclashjelly to transform! Cross-Z Charge! (スクラッシュゼリーを潰して変身!クローズチャージ! )" - ―Secondary activation announcement[src]
- "Rider Time! (Guitar solo) Dragon Jelly! Cross-Z Charge!"
- ―Transformation announcement in the Ziku-Driver's right-hand slot[src]
- "(Right-hand Ridewatch's announcement)! Armor Time! (Guitar solo) Dragon Jelly! Cross-Z Charge!"
- ―Transformation announcement in the Ziku-Driver's left-hand slot[src]
- "Finish Time! Cross-Z! Scrap Time (Break/Burst/Jack)!"
- ―Finisher announcement in left-hand slot[src]
Cross-Z Charge Ridewatch (クローズチャージライドウォッチ, Kurōzu Chāji Raidowotchi): Based on Kamen Rider Cross-Z Charge, this Ridewatch would provide access to the Cross-ZChargeArmor. It is dated 2017. This Ridewatch was one of the five winners of a poll held by Bandai to select Riders to be used in a five-pack of DX Ridewatches.
- "(Digital beeping) Cross-Z Magma!"
- ―Activation announcement[src]
- "Chikara ga minagiru! Tamashii ga moeru!]] Shakunetsu no Rider, Cross-Z Magma!
Translation: Power is overflowing! Soul is burning! The burning Rider, Cross-Z Magma! (力がみなぎる!魂が燃える!灼熱のライダー、クローズマグマ! )" - ―Secondary activation announcement[src]
- "(Right-hand Ridewatch's announcement)! Armor Time! (Hard rock music) Gokunetsu kinniku! Magma!"
- ―Transformation announcement in the Ziku-Driver's left-hand slot[src]
- "Finish Time! Volcanic Time (Break/Burst/Jack)!"
- ―Finisher announcement in left-hand slot[src]
Cross-Z Magma Ridewatch (クローズマグマライドウォッチ, Kurōzu Maguma Raidowotchi): Based on Kamen Rider Cross-Z Magma, this Ridewatch would provide access to the Cross-ZMagmaArmor. It is dated 2017.
Niwatori Vistamp (にわとりバイスタンプ, Niwatori Baisutanpu, Lit. Chicken Vistamp): Allows Revi and Vice to access their Niwatori Genome. It contains the genetic information of a chicken and is based on Kamen Rider Cross-Z.
- Kamen Rider Cross-Z (仮面ライダークローズ, Kamen Raidā Kurōzu)
- Kamen Rider Build Cross-ZBuild Form (仮面ライダービルドクローズビルドフォーム, Kamen Raidā Birudo Kurōzu Birudo Fōmu)
Relationships[]
Friends[]
- Team Build - Teammates and Friends
- Sento Kiryu/Kamen Rider Build (II): In the beginning, they started off as enemies and worked together at a rocky start. But in time, they grew closer as the best of friends and brothers. But despite learning, Sento's alter ego, he never forgave him as Katsuragi for the death of his beloved. Throughout the wars against Hokuto, Seito and Evolto, their bond still remained intact. Sento's been the brain, while Banjo the brawn, as they always quarrel.
- Misora Isurugi: Both she and Banjo didn't get along at first, due to being a fugitive. But slowly, they connect to each other as Banjo suffers Kasumi's death and his accusation.
- Sawa Takigawa: They worked together.
- Kazumi Sawatari/Kamen Rider Grease: Both enemies once, eventually friends were against Seito and later Evolto. Kazumi helped resolve many of his worries. Also, Banjo does seem to enjoy not being Team Build's only idiot thanks to Kazumi's antics.
- Gentoku Himuro/Night Rogue (I)/Kamen Rider Rogue: Both enemies as Night Rogue and later Seito's Rider Rogue, until later allies against Evolto.
- Nariaki Utsumi/Night Rogue (II)/Kamen Rider MadRogue: An enemy as MadRogue. But later they became allies in the New World.
Allies[]
- Yui Mabuchi: Banjo left her and her students to be captured back in the old world, which caused her to hate and not trust him initially after she regained her memory in the new world. Throughout the course of the movie, she slowly started to grow fond of him and even ended up as his new girlfriend in the end.
- Soichi Isurugi: Once an ally until he was revealed to be Blood Stalk and the one who set up the murder of Katsuragi, until later on, he learned that he's possessed by Evolto.
- Takumi Katsuragi/Kamen Rider Build (I): Takumi was thought to have died by Banjo, but was actually Taro Satou’s body replaced with his face altered. When Sento's memories as Katsuragi returned after being possessed by Evolto, Katsuragi only saw him as an enemy related to Evolto and never treated him as a friend.
- Emu Hojo/Kamen Rider Ex-Aid: To be added
Enemies[]
- Evolto/Blood Stalk/Kamen Rider Evol: His DNA was a part of his genes when Evolto tries to possess his mother but instead possessed Banjo as an infant. Evolto possessed him to get his genes back while gaining Evol Dragon.
- Kengo Ino/Kamen Rider Blood:to be added
- (Kamen Rider) Killbus:to be added
Behind the Scenes[]
Portrayal[]
Banjo is portrayed by Eiji Akaso (赤楚 衛二, Akaso Eiji), who previously portrayed Hiroki Nagase in Kamen Rider Amazons Season 2. Under the possession of Evolto, he is voiced by Tetsuo Kanao (金尾 哲夫, Kanao Tetsuo).
As Kamen Rider Cross-Z, his suit actor is Eitoku (永徳, Eitoku), who returned in portraying "Secondary Riders" since Baron. This is Eitoku's final role to act as suit actor for Secondary Riders of the Heisei Phase 2, he is succeeded by Yuya Nawata in the succeeding season after Build. Under the possession of Evolto as Kamen Rider Evol, his suit actor is Kazuya Okada (岡田 和也, Okada Kazuya).
Etymology[]
The kanji used to spell his first name can poetically mean "I'm a Dragon" (竜我, Ryū ga).
Notes[]
- Banjo's characteristics are near polar-opposites of Sento Kiryu, as Banjo possesses high-stamina prowess that can fend off inhumane monsters and lacks a standard-level intellect, while Sento possesses a genius-level intellect to create gadgets as part of his force but doesn't have Banjo's high-level stamina or strength. Simply put, Sento is the brain, and Banjo is the brawn.
- The duo often make some Manzai (漫才, まんざい) conversations, with Sento serving as the funny man (ボケ, boke) and Banjo as the straight man (突っ込み, tsukkomi), as a way to reflect the characteristics.
- According to Yousuke Minato's words during Gotchard rountable discussion on TTFC, Rinne and Hotaro share the same relationship as Sento and Banjo from Kamen Rider Build, "although Sento and Banjo were more lovey-dovey".[6]
- For trivia, see Kamen Rider Cross-Z#Notes.
Appearances[]
- Kamen Rider Build
- Episode 1: That One with the Best Match
- Episode 2: The Innocent Runaway
- Episode 3: Borderline of Justice
- Episode 4: The Testimony Will Be Zero
- Episode 5: Dangerous Identity
- Episode 6: Moonsault of Anger
- Episode 7: The Devil's Scientist
- Episode 8: Memory Starts To Talk
- Episode 9: The Trap of Project Build
- Episode 10: Technology of Destruction
- Episode 11: Burning Dragon (debut as Cross-Z)
- Transformation Lessons ~The Laws Of Transformation Are Set!~
- Episode 12: Theory of Conspiracy
- Episode 13: Who Takes Off The Veil?
- Episode 14: The False Kamen Rider
- Kamen Rider Heisei Generations Final: Build & Ex-Aid with Legend Riders
- Episode 15: Judging Sento Kiryu!
- Episode 16: The Weaponry Hero
- Episode 17: Rider Wars Start
- Episode 18: The Golden Soldier
- Kamen Rider Build: Birth! KumaTV!! VS Kamen Rider Grease!
- Episode 19: The Forbidden Item
- Episode 20: The Devil's Trigger
- Episode 21: The Unstoppable Hazard
- Kamen Rider Build: Raising the Hazard Level ~7 Best Matches~
- First Chapter (mentioned only)
- Episode 22: Victory of Tears
- Episode 23: The Phantom of the West
- Episode 24: A Man Called Rogue
- Episode 25: The Idol Awakens
- Episode 26: The Treacherous Deathmatch
- Episode 27: The Counterattack Hero
- Episode 28: The Genius Arrives With a Tank
- Episode 29: The Opening Bell Rings
- Episode 30: The Truth of the Pandora Box
- Episode 31: Surging Magma!
- Kamen Rider Build: Special Event
- Episode 32: Programmed Tragedy
- Episode 33: The Final Weapon: Evol
- Episode 34: The Severing Best Match
- Episode 35: Tower of Destruction (possessed by Evolto)
- Episode 36: Evolto Hunts the Stars
- Episode 37: The Ultimate Phase
- Episode 38: Mad World
- Episode 39: The Unstoppable Genius
- Episode 40: The Final Revolution
- Episode 41: The Truth of the Best Match
- Episode 42: Legacy of Doubt
- Episode 43: The Other Build
- Episode 44: The End of Evolto
- Episode 45: The Scientist of Hope
- Kamen Rider Build: Be The One
- Episode 46: An Oath to Be The One
- Episode 47: Zero Degree Flames
- Episode 48: To The World of Love & Peace
- Episode 49: The Tomorrow Build Will Create
- Kamen Rider Build: Final Stage
- Kamen Rider Build: Science Creation Chapter
- Kamen Rider Zi-O
- Kamen Rider Zi-O: Supplementary Plan
- Episode 3: Regal Spoilers (Image)
- Kamen Rider Heisei Generations Forever (as a toy)
- Kamen Rider Zi-O: Supplementary Plan
- Kamen Rider Build NEW WORLD
- Novel: Kamen Rider Build