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A Zodiarts Switch (ゾディアーツスイッチ, Zodiātsu Suitchi) is a device which is activated by a person, from then on known as a Switcher, to become a monstrous construct known as a Zodiarts. From there, a Zodiarts Switch gathers a mysterious energy from space called Cosmic Energy (コズミックエナジー, Kozumikku Enajī) that forms a monstrous construct around a human that can withstand transwarp travel.
Overview[]
These switches are provided by Mitsuaki Gamou to Amanogawa High School students as they appear to have the potential to evolve the Zodiarts Switches' powers by their state of minds. A Zodiarts Switch imprints on its Switcher, as once a switch is activated, the only person who can use the switch is the Switcher himself. Exceptions only occur to very few who has a special constitution allowing use of other Zodiarts' switches. The only such exceptions are Mitsuaki Gamou and Kou Tatsugami.
A Zodiarts Switch can only be activated by a person with negative intentions and is impossible to be truly used for good. According to Tachibana, one has a higher chance of finding a lost artificial satellite in the entire universe than finding a Zodiarts Switcher that truly uses his or her powers for good. Though given the fact that Tachibana's true identity is that of Professor Kuniteru Emoto, who is himself the Virgo Zodiarts and who dedicates his life to undermine Gamou's plan for good causes, and to a lesser extent, Tachibana himself, the "evil" nature of the Zodiarts Switches is questionable.
It is also stated that Zodiarts Switches take a physical toll on the user as a consequence of the forced evolution, causing the longest-term users to dissolve into stardust after being defeated by a Limit Break rather than simply switching off. In some shorter-term cases the user's powers can backfire on them after defeat if they were overused, as in the case of the Aries Zodiarts.
Compatibility is another important and dangerous feature of the Zodiarts Switch. If activated by an incompatible user, it backfires on them, such as in the case of Jiro Iseki, who is rendered comatose after activating an incompatible switch. Conversely, a Zodiarts Switch will reach the Last One (ラストワン, Rasuto Wan) state when the user is overwhelmed by their negative emotions to the point that they no longer wish to be human, with the switch announcing "Last One" in the voice of the Horoscopes Zodiarts who provided the Switch. A Last One Switch also changes its appearance, growing spikes and an eyeball-like structure, as well as changing the position of the button.
When the Switcher activates the Switch at this point, the transformation becomes irreversible as the Switch drains its Switcher of their conscious mind and uses it to become a Zodiarts permanently. The Switcher's empty body is ejected from the Zodiarts, covered in a cobweb-like substance. In this state, the Zodiarts becomes extremely powerful and can only be defeated if targeted at point of its body where the Zodiarts Switch is located.
Fighting a Zodiarts in its Last One state, a Kamen Rider can use one of its Limit Break (リミットブレイク, Rimitto Bureiku) finishing attacks to destroy the monster's body and get the Zodiarts Switch. Once properly switched off, the Zodiarts Switch will vanish into a singularity, returning the user's mind to its body.
Horoscopes Switches[]
A Horoscopes Switch (ホロスコープススイッチ, Horosukōpusu Suitchi) are evolved version of the Zodiarts Switches. Once an authentic Zodiarts Switch becomes an authentic Horoscopes Switch, practically nothing can destroy it.
In some cases, the Last One state doubles as a pupa state where certain Zodiarts can evolve further into one of the Horoscopes once the Resurrection Star (最輝星, Saikisei, lit. "Brightest Star") on its body begins to glow, absorbing their original bodies to remain human. Should a person have latent exceptional compatibility with a Horoscopes Switch, a regular Zodiarts Switch might evolve into a Horoscopes Switch the very first time it is activated, allowing its Switcher to skip the Last One state altogether and instantly become a Horoscopes-type Zodiarts.
By collecting 12 of the Horoscopes Switches, Mitsuaki Gamou will be able to control the vast amount of Cosmic Energies and planned to use the Dark Nebula which would be created from The Hole in order to reach the Presenters.
Also, the blue Horoscope Switch (Pisces Zodiarts exclusively) is the switch that Ran Kuroki owned before her ability was fully awakened. After that, as it became fully awake, it changed to the same red color as the other switches.
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Behind The Scenes[]
Portrayal[]
The voice of Zodiarts Switches were provided by Eiji Takemoto (竹本 英史, Takemoto Eiji), Kousei Amano (天野 浩成, Amano Kōsei) and Soran Tamoto (タモト 清嵐, Tamoto Soran), who also portrayed their respective characters in the series. The DX toy version is also voiced by Eiji Takemoto, while the Mitsuaki Gamou ver. is voiced by Shingo Tsurumi (鶴見 辰吾, Tsurumi Shingo), who also portrayed the character.
Notes[]
Appearances[]
Kamen Rider Fourze
- Episode 1: Youthful Transformation
- Episode 2: Space Superiority
- Episode 3: Queen Election
- Episode 4: Changing Illusion, Secret Maneuver
- Episode 5: Friendship, Inside and Outside
- Episode 6: Electric Shock, Steadily
- Episode 7: King Jerk
- Episode 8: Iron Calvary's Cooperation
- Episode 9: Witch's Awakening
- Episode 10: Moonlight Clash
- Episode 11: Disappearing Moon Door
- Episode 12: Mission: Ken's Life
- Episode 13: School Refusal
- Episode 14: Stinger Onslaught
Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider Fourze & OOO: Movie War Mega Max
- Episode 15: Christmas Eve Choir
- Episode 16: Right and Wrong Conflict
- Episode 17: Meteor Appearance
- Episode 18: Gen/Ryu Showdown
- Episode 19: Steel Dragon, Unmatched
- Episode 20: Transcendent Magnetism
- Episode 21: Mislead Course
- Episode 22: True Self Dismissal
- Episode 23: Swan Alliance
- Episode 24: Hero's Desire
Kamen Rider × Super Sentai: Super Hero Taisen
- Episode 25: Graduation Reluctance
- Episode 26: Perfect Round Dance
- Episode 27: Transformation Rejected
- Episode 28: Star Storm Comeback
- Episode 29: Junior Silence
- Episode 30: Senior, Useless
- Kamen Rider Fourze: Climax Episode
- Episode 31: Subaruboshi Kingdom
- Episode 32: Super Space Sword
- Episode 33: Ancient City Mayhem
- Episode 34: Heavenly Hole, Offensive and Defensive
- Episode 35: Monster's Broadcast
- Episode 36: Serious Legend Song
- Episode 37: Star Follower Selection
- Episode 38: Winner Determination
- Kamen Rider Fourze The Movie: Everyone! Let's Feel the Universe!
- Episode 39: Campus Decree
- Episode 40: Principle or Pathos
- Episode 41: Club Collapse
- Episode 42: Archer's Reign
- Episode 43: Light and Dark Twins
- Episode 44: Star Luck Ritual
- Episode 45: Scale's Estrangement
- Episode 46: Aloof Archer
- Kamen Rider Fourze: Final Episode
- Episode 47: Parting Friends
- Episode 48: Final Episode: Youthful Galaxy
Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider Wizard & Fourze: Movie War Ultimatum
Kamen Rider Heisei Generations Final: Build & Ex-Aid with Legend Riders
External links[]
- Kamen Rider Zukan page on the Zodiarts Switch.
- Kamen Rider Zukan page on the Zodiarts Switch for Horoscopes (Horoscopes Switch).