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Takashi Sugimura (杉村 隆, Sugimura Takashi) was a death row inmate and the host of the Legendorga leader, Lord. Under his possession, Sugimura transforms into Kamen Rider Arc (仮面ライダーアーク, Kamen Raidā Āku, Masked Rider Arc).
History
Kamen Rider Kiva King of the Castle in the Demon World
Sugimura encounters Ark.
Takashi Sugimura was a violent criminal who was imprisoned in Kanto East Prison. In 1982, he attempted to hold Towa Sakakibara hostage but was stopped by Otoya Kurenai and a time-traveling Wataru Kurenai. After sneaking by the prison wall, Sugimura found the tomb of the Legendorga Lord Arc. When he touched the sarcophagus, Arc's spirit infused itself onto Sugimura, turning the convict into its vessel.
In 2008, Sugimura hasn't physically changed at all after 22 years and escapes prison. Because he has survived multiple executions, the Wonderful Blue Sky Organization suspects him of being a Fangire. He was captured by Keisuke Nago during a failed attempt to hold Natsuki Tsukue hostage. However, he was captured by the Medusa Legendorga and Mummy Legendorga. They brought him to the Legendorga Castle in order to break the seal and reawaken Arc. The Legendorga Lord would continue to inhabit Sugimura until both perished by Kiva Emperor's Giant Moon Break.
Powers and Abilities
Powers
- Immortality: Due to Arc's spirit using Sugimura's body as a container 22 years ago, he cannot be killed.
- Psychic powers: Whenever tapping into Arc's powers, Sugimura can summon energy waves powerful enough to knock people unconscious.
Forms
With the assistance of the mechanical monster Arc Kivat (アークキバット, Āku Kibatto), he can transform into Arc, the King of the Castle in the Demon World.
Kamen Rider Arc
- "Henshin!"
- ―Arc Kivat's transformation announcement[src]
- Rider Height: 320 cm
- Rider Height: 350 kg
- Ability Parameters
- Punching Power: 25 t
- Kicking Power: 60 t
- Maximum Jump Height: ∞ m
- Maximum Running Speed: 100 m. per 2 seconds
As Arc, he wields the 4m long Arc Trident (アークトライデント, Āku Toraidento) able to cause climatic disasters on earth.
Kamen Rider Arc has the following parts:
- Arc Persona (アーク・ペルソナ, Āku Perusona) - Arc's helmet with huge horns. It has a Dark Emperor Stone (闇の魔皇石, Yami no Ma Ō Seki) on his forehead which increases and controls demonic power to its utmost limit.
- Arc Tribal (アークトライバル, Āku Toraibaru) - Patterns engraved on the chestplate. They disperse and release any surplus demonic power from the body, and prevents self destruction. It also creates a barrier with demonic power to mitigate damage from impacts.
- Dead Crusher (デッドクラッシャー, Deddo Kurasshā) - A huge mouth on Kamen Rider Arc's chest. Inside is a black hole called Ultima Black Hole (ウルティマブラックホール, Urutima Burakku Hōru) that quickly swallow targets and sends them to an infinite space of darkness.
- Catena (カテナ, Katena) - The chains on the chest hwhich wrap over the Ultima Black Hole. The Ultima Black Hole within the Dead Crusher has the risk of swallowing up the surrounding space and even Arc himself due to its terrible suction. The Dead Crusher is kept closed with chains and only opens after Arc Kivat blows the Wake Up Fuestle.
- Shoulder Horn (ショルダーホーン, Shorudā Hōn) - Huge shoulder pads made of Arc Metal (アークメタル, Āku Metaru), which is even harder than Lucifer Metal and can be used as weapons during tackle attacks.
- Demon Skin (デモンスキン, Demon Sukin) - The undersuit made of GaoraDoran leather, which is a massive dragon captured by the Legendorga. It is the same as Kiva's undersuit, but has extra layers for further protection.
- Goldie Vessel (ゴルディベッセル, Gorudi Besseru) - The path where the demonic power flows through the body. They distribute demonic power throughout the body.
- Demon Breath (デモンブレス, Demon Buresu) - A generator mounted on the wrists that concentrates demonic power and amplifies them to exert intense strength and punching power.
- Demon Finger (デモンフィンガー, Demon Fingā) - The hands. It's strength has been amplified by the Demon Breath, making it powerful enough to squeeze a steel armored car. They can also repel attacks with the palm of his hands.
- Demon Armor (Full Body Armor) (デモンアーマー（全身の甲冑）, Demon Āmā (Zenshin no Katchū)) - The grey armor all over Arc's body. They are made of Arc Metal, which is stronger than Lucifer Metal. They are as hard as diamonds, can withstand high heat surfaces comparable to the surface of the sun and does not deteriorate even at low temperatures. It surpasses the performance of Kiva as it is made on the premise that it is stronger than Kiva.
- Demon Anklet (デモンアンクレット, Demon Ankuretto) - A generator mounted on the ankles that concentrates demonic power and amplifies them to exert powerful jumping and kicking power.
This form has the following finisher:
- Unnamed Rider Shooting: Arc shoot out a light bullet from his forehead.
- Unnamed Rider Kick: Arc delivers a flying kick covered in golden energy.
Legend Arc
- "Wake Up!"
- ―Arc Kivat's transformation announcement[src]
Through the use of the Wake Up Fuestle, Arc transforms into Legend Arc (レジェンドアーク, Rejendo Āku) by assimilating the demon-eye of the moon to obtain the full power of his race, growing wings and a second set of arms. In this form,Kamen Rider Arc is able to fly. In the process, Arc Kivat assumes his Mecha Kivat (メカキバット, Meka Kibatto) form as his persona cast comes off.
This form has the following finisher:
- Ultima Dead End (ウルティマデッドエンド, Urutima Deddo Endo): As Legend Arc, he can open up the giant mouth/eye in his chest known as the Dead Crusher (デッドクラッシャー, Deddo Kurasshā) and create the Ultima Black Hole (ウルティマブラックホール, Urutima Burakku Hōru) to perform the finisher a barrage of light bullets with the destructive power of 120 t.
Equipment
Devices
- Arc Kivat - Arc's Kivat partner.
- Arc Kivat Belt - Transformation device that forms when Kivat bites Arc.
- Fuestles - Whistle-like devices that activate a function, depending on the Fuestle.
Weapons
- Arc Trident - Arc's personal weapon
Behind the Scenes
Portrayal
Takashi Sugimura is portrayed by Ken Horiuchi (堀内 健, Horiuchi Ken) of Neptune. As Kamen Rider Arc, his suit actors are Keizo Yabe (矢部 敬三, Yabe Keizō) and Kazuo Niibori (新堀 和男, Niibori Kazuo).
Concept Art
Legend Arc was designed by Tamotsu Shinohara (篠原 保, Shinohara Tamotsu).
Notes
Appearances
References
External links
- Takashi Sugimura in Kamen Rider Official Website.
- Kamen Rider Arc in Kamen Rider Official Website.
- Legend Arc in Kamen Rider Official Website.