Shiro Kazami

This article is about a rider in Kamen Rider V3.

Shiro Kazami
Kamen Rider V3
Gender	Male
Motif	Dragonfly
Homeworld	Earth
Series	Kamen Rider V3
First Appearance	Eps 1 : Rider No. 3: His Name is V3!
Latest Appearance	Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider Fourze & OOO: Movie War Mega Max.
Number of Episode Appearances	52 (V3) TBA (Amazon) 7 (Black RX) 9 (Movie) Full list of appearances

For the reboot version from Kamen Rider The Next, see Shiro Kazami (reboot).

Kamen Rider V3 (仮面ライダーＶ３, Kamen Raidā Bui Surī) is a fictional character from the Japanese tokusatsu television series Kamen Rider V3, the second in the famous Kamen Rider franchise of tokusatsu programmes. The primary protagonist of the series, Kamen Rider V3 is a motorcycle-riding superhero modeled upon a dragonfly and armed with a variety of powers. His name is a pun on Version Three as he is the 3rd Kamen Rider. In the original series, he was portrayed by Hiroshi Miyauchi.

V3 would make appearances in most succeeding Kamen Rider TV series, until the final episodes of Kamen Rider BLACK RX. No past riders would return until Kamen Rider Decade. In All Riders vs. Dai-Shocker, V3 is voiced by Hirofumi Tanaka. The original actor would return to voice him in Let's Go, Kamen Riders, as he assists Eiji, Ankh, and the Den-Liner gang during their trip to 1973 and appears in the final battle when they return to the present. In Movie Wars Megamax, he will return once more along the rest of the original seven Riders, again voiced by Tanaka.

Shiro Kazami

Shiro Kazami (風見 志郎, Kazami Shirō) was a 22-year-old college student at Jōnan University with a major in biochemistry. But by chance, he accidentally witnessed the brutal murder of a road worker by a member of the secret terrorist society known only as Destron, which appeared after the destruction of Gel-Shocker and continues its predecessor's goal of world domination.

To rid Destron of its witness, and taking no chances, they sent Scissors Jaguar to murder the entire Kazami family. Though he was forced to watch his family die before his eyes, Shiro was saved from the same grisly fate by the interference of Kamen Riders 1 and 2. Bent on revenge for his family's deaths, Shiro pleas the Kamen Riders to make him into a cyborg just like them. The two Kamen Riders refuse at first, but after Shiro was fatally wounded while saving them, the two had no choice but to respect his wishes.

As the Double Riders performed the operation, the Destron outpost is attacked and destroyed by Turtle Bazooka. The Double Riders were at a major disadvantage until Shiro joined the battle, now known as Kamen Rider V3. V3 went on to destroy his family's murderer while the Double Riders fought Bazooka Turtle, who now had a nuclear bomb in his body with intentions to destroy Toyko. The Double Riders, feeling that Kazami is a worthy successor, take Turtle Bazooka away from the city just before the bomb explodes, leaving V3 to protect Japan on his own.

Across the series, Shiro battled Destron's cyborg monsters, eventually uncovering his newfound abilities while battling the likes of Doktor G, Baron Fang, and Archbishop Wing. When faced with Destron's strongest general, Marshal Armor, V3 was joined in his battle by ex-Destron scientist Jōji Yūki/Riderman and the Double Riders.

Eventually, V3 defeated the Destron Leader and departs on his motorcycle to parts unknown.

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Shiro reappeared in this series & movie

Stronger

Shiro as seen in Kamen Rider Stronger.

Shiro returns in Episode 35 from Egypt to help Stronger. The seven riders, which would be known as the Seven Legendary Riders, joined forces to destroy the Delza Army. ^{[Goodbye! The Glorious Seven Riders!]}

Battle Fever J Stage Show at Super Hero Korakuen Yuenchi

In a stage show where the Battle Fever J are seen fighting Secret Society Egos, Kamen Rider Stronger, Kamen Rider V3, Japanese Spiderman, Ultraman Jonias & Doreman arrive assist the Battle Fever J

Goggle V Stage Show at Super Hero Korakuen Yuenchi

In a stage show where the Goggle V are seen fighting Dark Science Empire Deathdark, Vul Panther, Denji Red, Denji Green, Kamen Rider V3, Kamen Rider Stronger, Gavan, & Ultraman Taro arrive assist the Goggle V

Go-Onger Stage Show at Super Hero Nagoya Dome

In a stage show where the Go-Ongers & Go-On Wings are seen fighting their usual foes, a Fangires, Evil Imagins, & Confrontation Beast-Fist Akugata show up and wind up defeating them, Kamen Rider Ichigo, Kamen Rider Nigo, Kamen Rider V3, Kamen Rider Kiva, Kamen Rider Ixa, Kamen Rider Den-O, Kamen Rider Zeronos, Akaranger, & Geki Red arrive assist the Go-Ongers & Go-On Wings

Skyrider

Shiro returns in Episode 34 to help Skyrider

JAKQ vs. Gorenger

V3 as seen on a map showing the fight against CRIME in J.A.K.Q. Dengakitai vs. Gorenger.

J.A.K.Q. Dengakitai vs. Gorenger, which teamed up Shotaro Ishinomori's original two Sentai series, Himitsu Sentai Gorenger and J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai, mentioned the whereabouts of three other Ishinomori heroes, although they don't meet the Sentai teams. V3 is said to be fighting the Iron Mask BattalioninEurope.

ZX

Shiro Kazami as he appears in Kamen Rider ZX.

Shiro would later ally himself with the past Kamen Riders, and along with Riderman and Kazuya Oki/Kamen Rider Super-1, would help to convince Ryo Murasame, the 10th Rider Kamen Rider ZX, to join their side. He was the leader of the Japanese division of the Rider Organization while Kamen Riders 1 and 2 were in America. He was apparently the strongest of the Senior Riders as he was the only one able to hold off ZX. ^{[Birth of the 10th! Kamen Riders All Together!!]}

Kamen Rider: Seigi No Keifu

V3 stars as the hero of the 1973 timeline in this crossover game and one of the game's main characters. In the game's storyline, Riderman's former teacher has become involved within a plot to utilize the powers of an unknown alien being discovered by Shocker years ago. Eventually with Riderman's help, he is able to travel to 1988, along with Kamen Rider 1 and Kamen Rider Agito to join Kamen Rider BLACK for the final battle. Hiroshi Miyauchi returns to voice V3. Although Riderman is present, he is not a playable character.

Kamen Rider Decade: All Riders vs. Dai-Shocker

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OOO, Den-O, All Riders: Let's Go Kamen Riders

V3 as seen in Let's Go Kamen Riders.

V3 and Kamen Rider OOO.

A mishap caused by the Greeed Ankh unintentionally altered the timeline which enabled Shocker to utilize the Core Medal to create the Shocker Greeed which defeated the Double Riders and seemingly erased the legacy of the Kamen Riders from history. In 2011, after Kamen Rider New Den-O's attempt to repair the damage, he along with Kamen Rider OOO and M-Ankh awaited execution. However, it was revealed the Double Riders had their brainwashing removed by a Shocker scientist.

The Double Riders joined with New Den-O and OOO to fight Shocker's forces, but were eventually defeated. When the order was given to kill everyone, V3 suddenly appeared, asserting that there were more than four riders. V3 was soon followed by all the other revived riders that came after him, as even though Rider history was changed, the people's memories haven't changed.

After the riders were united, they faced of against Shocker's Great Leader, V3 having pointed him out to OOO. Later, when joined by a a force of extra riders, V3 and all the other riders got on their motorcycles and performed the "All Rider Break", ramming into the Rock Great Leader and defeating it once and for all. ^{[OOO, Den-O, All Riders: Let's Go Kamen Riders]}

Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider Fourze & OOO: Movie War Mega Max

V3 as seen in Movie War Mega Max.

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Kamen Rider × Super Sentai: Super Hero Taisen

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Kamen Rider V3 26 Secrets

At V3's disposal are 26 Techinques and Weapons that were designed to aid V3 in a variation of ways from enchancing his abilities to destroying certain enemies.

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Double Typhoon.

• Double Typhoon (ダブルタイフーン, Daburu Taifūn )

Kamen Rider V3's first and foremost weapon - the Henshin belt "Double Typhoon". Kazami Shiro transforms into V3 by performing the "Henshin", a series of moves which activates the 2 revolving pistons of the Double Typhoon, and then converts the accumulated wind energy to transform Kazami into Kamen Rider V3. Kamen Rider V3 is powered by the right "Kamen Rider No.1 Typhoon" and the left "Kamen Rider No.2 Typhoon". This allows V3 to utilize both the "Skill" of No.1 and the "Strength" of No.2

• Super Sensitive Antenna (超触覚アンテナ, Chō Shokkaku Antena)

The communication device between Kamen Rider V3 and the Double Riders. It can be used to communicate with the Shonen Rider Squad Headquarters and the scouts' individual Pendants.

• V3 Hopper (V3ホッパー Bui Surī Hoppā)

The V3 Hopper is a surveillance advancement built into V3 by the Double Riders. Residing in a holster on the left side of V3's Henshin Belt, this mini transmission satellite is rocket-propelled vertically into the air to allow V3 an extensive view of the surrounding terrains, or to track fleeing enemies. The images captured by the V3 Hopper are directed to V3's Matrix Eye.

• V3 Centrifugal Kick (ライダー遠心キック, Raidā Enshin Kikku)

Spinning in mid-air, it allows the kick to generate massive centrifugal power.

• Special Hardened Muscles

By calling upon the power of Double Typhoon, Special Hardened Muscles form a powerful resistance.

• V3 Screw Kick

A special technique that allows a devastating mid-air spinning kick to be dealt to an enemy's body.

• Special Spring Muscles

The spring muscles can withstand up to 10 times the force put against them.

• V3 Drill Attack

The counter-spinning attack used against opponent.

• Red Lamp Power

Red Lamp Power draws in an outside energy directed at V3, and doubles it in return.

• Energy Converter

Located in a circuit box on the right of V3's Henshin Belt. It allows channeling or conversion of internal or external power sources - such as the Double Rider's pendant.

• O Signal

A device which records and analysis enemies' attacks and weapons. The result: V3 learns from his battles and does not lose to a repeated attack/weapon.

• Cellular Strength Device

It causes the fusing of metal blades which come into contact with V3's body; best utilized through the crossing of hands, in order to block and damage metal weapons.

• Red Bone Power

It concentrates all of V3's energy into the center vertical thorax, or "Red Bone", and then expel all the energy at once.

• Scramble Hopper

Special Attachment to the standard V3 Hopper, which creates a sound vibration which disturbs the physical nature of mutants and legionnaires; also can create a limited personal barrier to protect humans from mutant attacks.

• V3 Return Kick

Kamen Rider V3's signature move. It allows a repeat kick, via springing off the monster, to the exact point of first contact.

• V3 Barrier

1,000,000 volts of electricity are run throughout the surface as an effective deflector.

• Reverse Double Typhoon

It expels the energy stored in the belt, causing a power concussion to the target. After performing the Reverse Double Typhoon, Kazami can only re-transform to V3 after a three-hour period.

• Oxygen Cylinders

It stores up to 3 hours of oxygen for marine battles.

• Electro Eye

It can trace the undetectable footprints of kaijin.

• Matrix Eye

The X-rays can penetrate a mutant's body to locate its weak point.

• Gliding Muffler

The mufflers on the back assists in guiding V3 while flying, or gliding to earth.

• Propeller Chop

Its special muscles allows arms to spin as a propeller, to deliver powerful blows.

• V3 Thunder

A 1,000,000 volts electrical charge fired from V3's antennae.

• Freezer Shot

It pulls full internal power to focus a sub-zero effect on an opponent or object, shot from the antennae.

• Red Bone Ring

It detaches from V3's body to form a rolling weapon.

• Flame Pillar Kick

Nuclear-generated power in transferred into V3's foot to allow a burning and explosive kick.

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The Hurricane.

Vehicles

• The Hurricane

The Motorcycle which was used in his rider form. It can execute the Hurricane Dash and the Hurricane Last Dash in mid-air.

Kamen Ride Card

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Kamen Ride V3

Kamen Ride V3 (カメンライドV3, Kamen Raido Buisurī) is the Kamen Ride Card which contains the power of Kamen Rider V3. In All Riders vs. Dai-Shocker, Decade Complete Form Jumbo Formation performed the Final Dimension Kick, a variation of the Dimension Kick, transforming the Shōwa Riders, including Kamen Rider V3, and Heisei Riders into Kamen Ride cards for Decade to travel through as opposed to Final Attack Ride cards before hitting the target.

In theory, this card would allow Kamen Rider Decade to transform into V3.

Behind the scenes

Portrayal

Shiro Kazami was played by tokusatsu veteran Hiroshi Miyauchi (宮内 洋, Miyauchi Hiroshi). Hiroshi Miyauchi would later play Akira Shinmei/AoRenger in Himitsu Sentai Gorenger, Soukichi Banba/Big One in J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai and Ken Hayakawa, the titular hero of Kaiketsu Zubat.

After the end of V3, Miyauchi reprised his role in several later Showa era Kamen Rider Series. In the recent crossover movies, it is common for most of all the most recent riders to receive replacement voice actors. In Kamen Rider Decade: All Riders vs. Dai-Shocker (2009), Kamen Rider V3 was voiced by Hirofumi Tanaka (田中 大文, Tanaka Hirofumi). Hiroshi Miyauchi returned to voice V3 in the 40th anniversary movie OOO, Den-O, All Riders: Let's Go Kamen Riders (April 2011), with Hirofumi Tanaka coming back to voice V3 in Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider Fourze & OOO: Movie War Mega Max (December 2011) and Kamen Rider × Super Sentai: Super Hero Taisen (2012).

As Kamen Rider V3, his suit actors were Tetsuya Nakayashiki and Yutaka Nakamura. In Kamen Rider Decade: All Riders vs. Dai-Shocker, his suit actor was Makoto Itō (伊藤 慎, Itō Makoto).

Trivia

• The meaning for Kamen Rider V3's name was never clearly depicted in the series. The first meaning suggested it was a pun because both 1 and 2 used their powers to energize V3's belt during Shiro Kazami's surgery, making him more powerful than its predecessors. However, in the 2007 remake movie Kamen Rider The Next, V3's belt explains it stands for "Version 3" Kamen Rider.