Toei Heroes: Super Hero Showdown
Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2010 2:45 pm
The Main Story:
For time immemorial, the worlds of Kamen Riders and Super Sentai have remained separate from each other, leaving the heroes of each world to their own devices to combat the forces of evil. While every now and then some of the Riders team up with each other, and some of the Sentai teams do the same, the instances where Riders and Rangers mingle with one another have been nonexistent…
…until the day Kamen Rider Decade stumbled into the world of the Samurai Sentai Shinkenger.
By monitoring Decade, the diabolical Dai-Shocker learned of the Ranger Worlds, seeing them as a new gateway to ultimate conquest, and a worthy addition to their ultimate goal to merge all the worlds together into a single world and conquer what is left of the ensuing chaos. After getting approval from the rest of the Dai-Shocker board, Security Chief Apollo Geist prepared to host a tournament of the many worlds, both of Riders and Rangers, to see who would be the most worthy of facing him. If a Ranger or Rider were to defeat him one-on-one, they would take his place as the Security Chief of Dai-Shocker and be given free reign to do whatever they wished in the position. It was a risky gamble for Dai-Shocker, but it would be worth it if they could weaken the heroes enough for them to begin an operation bigger than their wildest dreams.
With Kamen Rider Decade currently missing, AkaRed awakens from his slumber to answer the call for justice in the many realities. Realizing what Dai-Shocker’s plan consisted of but also recognizing the potential to destroying Dai-Shocker with minimal casualties, AkaRed uses his Book of Heroes to summon both Riders and Rangers coming from the many different worlds to fight for the right to face Apollo Geist. The heroes come from different lives and fight for different reasons, but one thing that remains constant for all of them is a desire to win.
However, one cannot be expected to believe that only Ranger and Rider Worlds would be affected by such interdimensional shenanigans…
Kamen Rider Kuuga
Yusuke Onodera comes from an alternate Rider World which was supposed to be destroyed by Kamen Rider Decade so that the other Rider Worlds could keep from merging. Although originally perceiving Decade as a threat, Yusuke instead became Decade’s most loyal supporter in his travels as Kamen Rider Kuuga. The more he traveled with Decade, the most he came to realize there is no such thing as destiny: fate is what you make of it and it is up to you whether or not there’s a happy ending or a sad ending. His travels also lead him to fighting the insidious Dai-Shocker, an interdimensional terrorist organization bent on destroying all the Rider Worlds.
When news of Apollo Geist’s open challenge came out, Kuuga was one of the very first people selected by AkaRed to participate in the upcoming conflict. He was one of the most experienced warriors in dealing with Dai-Shocker and, should he be the last man standing, would know just where to strike the organization where it hurt the most. However, even though he is honored to be considered among the dream team of heroes that are assembling, he is still unsure of himself. His close friend Decade had gone missing and many of the Riders still believe him to be someone they will one day have to deal with, spreading this feeling to any of the Rangers that will listen. Kuuga has even been told that he will need to be the one to deliver the finishing blow to him, as his Ultimate form will prove crucial in defeating Decade. Despite this hefty responsibility, he hopes that Decade will come through for him and stand by his side as his ally, and not as his enemy.
Though not as level-headed as the Kuuga from the Main Rider World, Kuuga’s belief in justice is second to none and transfers this belief into his fists and feet. He has different forms for different situations, making him a very versatile combatant. Because he has so many options, it is rare that he enters combat with a specific strategy, as he is rarely defenseless with so many offensive and defensive possibilities.
TimeFire
Naoto Takizawa was a security officer from the year 2000 who obtained the V-Commander, which allowed him to transform in TimeFire. Though his official occupation was a guardian of the city he lived in, Naoto lacked the humility of the other TimeRangers. All that mattered to him was obtaining more power so that he could better defeat his silver-spoon-fed rival Tatsuya, who assumed the alter-ego of TimeRed. This obessession with his rival as well as his reckless behavior led him to eventually be stripped of his rank, and he died in his rival’s arms and gave him the V-Commander.
TimeFire is one of several heroes whom AkaRed calls upon, living or dead, to fight the good fight against Dai-Shocker and represent their respective world. AkaRed also informs TimeFire of his death in his world and how he nobly relinquished his morpher to his rival despite their past history, and in the end it saved the day. However, TimeFire does not think highly of this incident: in fact, he sees it as a sign of weakness when he should have been stubborn to the very end. On the other hand, he was chosen above Tetsuya to represent the TimeRanger world, and this inflates his already massive ego to near-explosive proportions. With the open challenge now in front of him, TimeFire is looking forward to proving himself superior to all of the other heroes and teaching the villainous Dai-Shocker why he is someone to be feared when he’s not playing nice.
As someone in possession of 30th Century technology, TimeFire pulls no punches and uses his futuristic weaponry to dole out punishment in a variety of ways. The most potent of these weapons, apart from the V-Rex mecha that has been banned from the open challenge, is the DV Defender which has several different modes, the most powerful of which is the DV ReFreezer that can stop even the most hot-blooded enemy in their tracks, allowing TimeFire to do whatever he pleases with them thereafter.
Kamen Rider Gills
Ryo Ashihara comes from the Main Rider World of Agito, where he is Kamen Rider Gills. Unlike most of the Riders, who utilize armor that is technological in nature, Ryo’s transformation is something that biological in nature: he literally transforms into something other than human. This transformation is something that has led him to be shunned by his family and friends, causing him to become increasingly disheartened with the world around him. Despite this sense of rejection, he still fought alongside Kamen Rider Agito and Kamen Rider G3-X against the Unknown, and was able to live to tell about it at the end.
He is chosen to represent the Agito World by AkaRed, and is quickly briefed about his stake in the upcoming battle. The Unknown have joined with Dai-Shocker to create a unified front against not just the Rider Worlds, but the Ranger Worlds as well. As he trained with the other heroes to prepare for Apollo Geist’s open challenge, his behavior became to become increasingly erratic, almost savage. This was due to his unique physical makeup starting to change once again after calling upon the powers of Gills once more. They had not been used in quite some time, and transforming again after so much inactivity was too much to handle all at once. Though AkaRed has suggested that he find someone else to represent the Agito World, Gills refuses, telling him that his brutal edge might be just what the group needs to deal not just with Dai-Shocker, but with Kamen Rider Decade, as well, should he decide to show up.
Kamen Rider Gills lacks the finesse of some of the other heroes, preferring to rely on his instincts rather than a series of intricate moves. His biological transformation has given him a savage tinge to his attacks and fighting style, becoming more like a wild beast than a man when engaged in combat. Powered by his friendship with his allies Agito and G3-X, Gills also possesses the ability to evolve into Exceed Gills to further his damage-dealing capabilities.
GaoYellow
Gaku Washio was a pilot in the JSDF before being selected to become the Noble Eagle, GaoYellow: the very first to be selected to be a Gaoranger. At first, GaoYellow was a lone hero who protected the city by himself, but after a year of isolation he met the other Gaorangers and they formed the Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger. Despite having the most tenure compared to the rest of the team, he was forced to take a backseat to GaoRed and settle for the title of second-in-command. Though he originally didn’t like this idea, he grew accustomed to his role and remained a valuable asset to the team. In time, the Gaorangers were able to defeat the Orgs and resumed their normal lives, outside of the occasional threat that forced the team to reunite.
When AkaRed approached him to take up the mantle of GaoYellow once again, Gaku immediately knew that something was amiss as he had not been active for some time. He learned that there was not only his own legacy or even the legacy of the Ranger Worlds at stake: the fate of countless worlds and countless heroes now rested solely in the hands of himself and the other heroes chosen by AkaRed to challenge Dai-Shocker. After a moment to think about it, Gaku decided that he wouldn’t miss the chance for the world. Not only could he meet other heroes from other worlds and discuss their passions for justice, but he could finally step out of the shadow of GaoRed and prove to himself that he would have been a worthy leader had the situation called for it.
As one of the more experienced heroes, GaoYellow sees himself as a role model to his comrades and mirrors this responsibility accordingly by acting level-headed. However, sometimes he cannot help himself and he will have loud outbursts of energy that will make itself known in combat. His swordfighting techniques are among the very best in any of the Worlds, being taught to him in the JSDF and further polished by Red Falcon, a Ranger from yesteryear.
Kamen Rider Femme
Miho Kirishima, the representative of the Main Ryuki World, is a con-artist who seduces wealthy men in order to swindle them out of their valuables, but is also in possession of the Rider Deck that allows her to transform into Kamen Rider Femme, the very first female Kamen Rider. She fought not out of greed, however, but to avenge her sister’s death at the hands of Takeshi Asakura, who was the fiendish Kamen Rider Ouja. During the Rider War, she grew close to Shinji Kido, Kamen Rider Ryuki. Sadly, this bond would go unfulfilled as she met her end, ironically, at the hands of Shinji’s twisted doppelganger, Kamen Rider Ryuga.
Like some of the other heroes, she was brought back from the dead by AkaRed to combat Dai-Shocker, recognizing her craftiness and resourcefulness as a valuable tool for infiltrating the organization. Initially, Femme was highly mistrusting of the other heroes chosen for Apollo Geist’s open challenge, seeing them only as potential rivals in the upcoming tournament just like the other Kamen Riders were her rivals in the Rider Game. Perhaps sensing Femme’s distrust, AkaRed told her that Ouja had joined Dai-Shocker as one of its lieutenants, and if she were to infiltrate Dai-Shocker’s headquarters, she would be able to confront him and finally take her revenge. AkaRed also made an agreement with her that, if they emerged victorious, he would make Femme’s restored life permanent to do what she pleases with it. With that deal in hand, Femme enters the fray with two goals in mind: to avenge her sister’s death, and to return to her old life so that she can meet Shinji again.
Kamen Rider Femme utilizes advent cards to assist her in battle, with her primary weapon being her rapier that can pierce even the most durable of substances. While she’s not the strongest fighter in the group, her agility is one of the highest-ranked and is also one of the most intelligent. Her speed and strategic mind can be more than a match for any opponent, even one as experienced and powerful as Apollo Geist.
HurricaneBlue
Nanami Noto was a member of the Hayate’s Way Ninja Academy when she became HurricaneBlue. Utilizing the power of friendship, she was able to unite the Ninpou Sentai Hurricanger with the two remaining ninjas from a rival academy, the Denkosekka Gouraiger, and even striking a romantic relationship with one of the members. After the Hurricanger and Goraiger defeated their adversaries, the Jakanja, HurricaneBlue retired from the fighting business to follow her dream of becoming a pop star. However, she has been known to occasionally re-enter the fray when the situation calls for it, with her kindness making her popular among both her own team and the other Sentai teams she encounters.
HurricaneBlue had already met AkaRed in the past, helping him aid the Boukengers in their battle against the Demon of Time, Cronos. When AkaRed informed her of the situation at hand, HurricaneBlue told her manager that she would be gone for a couple of days and readied her morpher for another adventure. Upon arriving at where the heroes were staying, however, she was appalled to see how mismatched they were. There was almost constant bickering among the Riders and Rangers, and sometimes a fight would break out between them. Even more distressing was that several of the heroes were planning to hunt down one of their own, Kamen Rider Decade, with the intent to destroy him. It was then that HurricaneBlue understood why she was chosen by AkaRed: the power of friendship would be desperately needed if the heroes were to triumph over the massive Dai-Shocker…and she would most likely have to beat that friendship into them when it came time for the tournament.
HurricaneBlue utilizes the lightning-quick speed of a ninja to overcome her adversaries, flowing as gentle as a lake and crashing down as heavy as a waterfall. Like all ninjas, she can use her environment around her to befuddle enemies before striking down with her katana, and her Sonic Megaphone will further disorient the opponent to allow her to close in for a finishing blow.
Kamen Rider Kaixa
Masato Kusaka, the representative of the Main Rider World of Faiz, was one of the surviving members of the Ryuusei school that was infused with the DNA of the Orphenoch. Easily the strongest of the survivors, he became the main wearer of the Kamen Rider Kaixa belt and used this power to vent his frustrations on the Orphenoch. According to Kusaka, it does not matter whether or not the Orphenoch he encounters have a soul or not: to him, no Orphenoch is innocent and merely existing is enough reason to execute them. This zealot-like behavior eventually led to his downfall, when he was slain by Yuji Kiba, an Orphenoch that had once been good-natured but had become disillusioned with humanity thanks to Kusaka’s obsession.
AkaRed revived Kaixa for the purpose of combating Dai-Shocker, hoping that Kusaka would put aside his lust for Orphenoch blood long enough to deal with the much bigger threat the organization posed. While Kaixa pretended to go along with this, deep in his heart he knew that there was no threat bigger than the Orphenoch. He cared little for the fate of the Rider and Ranger Worlds, or how if the heroes should fail, the casualties would be innumerable. The Orphenoch were a part of Dai-Shocker, and as long as he could get his hands on them, then nothing else mattered. The tournament that Apollo Geist set up for the heroes would be Kaixa’s best chance to ensure that the softer heroes would be weeded out. The winner wouldn’t be the strongest, fastest, or even the smartest: it would be the best, and by proxy, it would be Kaixa.
Kamen Rider Kaixa’s method of attack is quite simple for someone of his high intellect: destroy the opponent by any means necessary. Aside from his considerable hand-to-hand combat skill, his main weapon is the Kaixa Blaygun that can either fire bursts of energy or form a blade of light that can slice through just about anything. His vehicle of choice, the Side Bashaar, can also deliver serious damage thanks to its heavy armor and ability to transform into “Battle Mode.”
AbareKiller
Mikoto Nakadai was a brilliant surgeon who longed for a more exciting life, which was granted to him when he heard the call of the Bakuryu and received the Dino Minder. Rather than use this power to fight alongside others who had heard the call, however, he instead took up the name “AbareKiller” and became the chief nemesis of the Bakuryu Sentai Abaranger. With his loyal ally Topugera, AbareKiller wreaked havoc upon the city of Tokyo and made several attempts to destroy it, along with the rest of Earth. However, he later learned that his penchant for cruelty was because he had the seed of Dezumozorya within him, and he hated the idea of being someone else’s puppet. Therefore, he joined forces with the Abarangers until his death when he sacrificed himself by flying into space so that Dezumozorya could not use him as a weapon.
When AkaRed revived him to represent the Abaranger World in Dai-Shocker’s tournament, it was under the pretense that because AbareKiller’s last moments were selfless ones, AbareKiller himself had become the hero that he should have been if not for the seed of evil. However, AbareKiller has not been successful in making friends amongst the other heroes: he sees them only as bothersome rivals that will need to be dealt with when the tournament starts. The tournament is just another game to AbareKiller, and he would prefer not to lose: a train of thought that makes the other heroes suspicious of him. Whether or not he has actually reverted to his evil ways or is simply looking forward to dealing with Dai-Shocker all by himself, however, cannot truly be determined. The only person who knows the truth is AbareKiller himself…
At the time of his death, AbareKiller was one of the strongest fighters within the Bakuryu Sentai Abaranger, if not THE strongest. To match his ambitions, AbareKiller possesses several ways to inflict harm onto his opponent, and possesses the very unique and dangerous ability to conjure up weapons and items just by drawing them with his Wing Pentact, such as arrows and even minions. Even if someone were to get past this, they would still have to deal a very dangerous hand-to-hand combatant that is further augmented by the Abare Mode.
Kamen Rider Blade
Kazuma Kenzaki was left an orphan at age 11, and this led him to aid the defenseless as a member of BOARD. Upon being recruited, he was moved to active field duty and given the power of Kamen Rider Blade to combat the Undead that were vying to overthrow humans as the dominant species on Earth. After a long battle, Kenzaki sacrificed his humanity to become one of the powerful Undead Jokers and forced himself into exile so that he would not have to harm humanity or his comrades that he had fought alongside with to protect it. Years later, Kenzaki would become of the Riders selected to hunt down and destroy Kamen Rider Decade after he failed to eliminate the Alternate Rider Worlds that were affecting his own world. Unfortunately, this gathering of Riders was unable to defeat Decade, and he escaped their clutches.
Blade was chosen by AkaRed to represent the Main Rider World of Blade, and combat the forces of Dai-Shocker which was the enemy of all Riders and now Rangers, as well. While he would tell himself that this tournament would be for the greater good, Blade balked at the idea of fighting his fellow heroes. In the Battle Royale with the Undead, there was always a possibility that Blade would have to one day fight and defeat his comrades should they lose themselves to darkness. With this tournament, that nightmare wasn’t just a possibility, but a necessary reality. Besides, if there was any Rider who was worthy of Blade’s wrath, it was the loathsome Kamen Rider Decade who selfishly tried to preserve the Alternate Rider Worlds and forsake the main Rider Worlds. Blade didn’t believe for a second that Decade was no longer a factor, having noticed that one of the Riders from the AR worlds was a participant in the tournament. As such, he enters the fray keeping his senses clean so that if Decade does decide to intervene, he will be thoroughly and mercilessly dispatched.
Kamen Rider Blade has a wide range of attacks at his disposal given to him by the Rouse Cards of his Spade Suit. As if that wasn’t enough, he also has the ability to evolve into other modes to better suit his needs when he faces an opponent that his default form cannot take down. With so many attack options and battle strategies that can be carried out, it wouldn’t be unwise to put your money on the “Ace of Spades,” Kamen Rider Blade.
DekaGreen
Sen’ichi Enari, nicknamed “Sen-chan”, is a member of Special Police Dekaranger, working in the field as DekaGreen with the Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger. Unlike the other Sentai teams, SPD’s main headquarters like in deep space, protecting the galaxy from the criminal clutches of the Alienizer, while the Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger deal with the Alienizers that are positioned on Earth. Initial impressions lead many to believe that Sen-chan is a quirky eccentric who doesn’t have his head on straight, but in truth he is a brilliant detective, able to perform an investigation of a crime scene simply by hearing the verbal details of the area. He normally keeps a level head in battle, but when enticed he is easily one of the most frightening members of his team, his voice becoming as cold as Neptune while his rage burns hotter than Mercury.
DekaGreen was chosen by AkaRed to represent the DekaRanger world in the tournament that would decide the fate of the insidious Dai-Shocker. At the time of his summoning, Sen was continuing his career as a member of SPD while at the same time expanding on his romantic relationship with his comrade Umeko. When AkaRed explained to him the levity of the situation, DekaGreen felt no stress or anxiety. The destruction of an organization such as Dai-Shocker was just another day in the life of a Dekaranger, and all he needed to do was have AkaRed explain to his superiors that he would be gone for a few days to take care of business. Even if he did not win the tournament under the banner of SPD, Sen-chan could at least look forward to exchanging strategies with the other heroes in case there came a need for a large-scale raid.
DekaGreen is a trained officer who utilizes the formidable off-world technology of SPD to deal with all sorts of deviants, and this training and equipment translate well in the arena. His most common weapon is his D-Rod, which can be used as a striking weapon or as a projectile weapon when transformed into the D-Blaster. If he is dealing with a particularly stubborn adversary, DekaGreen can equip himself with powerful SWAT weaponry that can analyze the opponent’s weaknesses before targeting it with his powerful SWAT Rifle.
Kamen Rider Ibuki
Iori Izumi is a member of the head family of Oni that runs the organization of Takeshi, protecting Japan from the Makamou. He has been trained to fight as an Oni since birth, and has yet to even think about shying away from his duties. To do so would be to let down his family and to act selfish, neither of which appeal to him at all. For the most part, he was calm and carefree in his endeavors as protecting others was something that he enjoyed doing rather than something that was thrust upon him, though personal problems caused him to waver. Luckily for Main Rider World he occupies, Ibuki was able to overcome these obstacles and assist Kamen Rider Hibiki in fending off the Makamou hordes.
Ibuki had been disappointed that he had been reduced to a backup during the final battle while Hibiki had taken charge, but an opportunity for redemption presented itself when AkaRed approached him to be the representative of his world in the tournament set up by Apollo Geist. Upon arriving at the heroes’ camp, Ibuki was fascinated by the group of warriors assembled, coming from all sorts of backgrounds with all kinds of powers. Wishing to protect this unique group of combatants, Ibuki did routine patrols of the area in the days prior to the tournament to make sure Dai-Shocker didn’t do anything. On one of these patrols, however, he encountered a berserk warrior in tattered black garments trying to enter the camp. Engaging the warrior, he was overwhelmed not just by his immense dark power, but by the fact that this warrior shared his face! Ibuki was sent to the infirmary, but the interloper escaped before the other heroes could capture him. He is now determined to find this strange doppelganger and figure out just who or what he is.
Kamen Rider Ibuki utilizes his music as a weapon, with his trumpet being as his primary weapon. He can either fire bullets of sound at the enemy or use a concentrated melody to completely shatter their defenses. On rare occasions, Ibuki also takes a cue from his comrade Hibiki and utilizes drumsticks to widen his range of attacks, making Ibuki a multi-talented musician specializing in the sound of pain.
MagiPink
Houka Ozu, otherwise known as MagiPink, is the second-eldest child and the eldest daughter in the family of Mages known collectively as the Mahou Sentai Magiranger. She is bubbly and cheerful, and a tad ditzy at times, but her positive outlook on life proved to be the glue that held the Ozu siblings together when their mother was believed dead at the hand of the Infershia. At the end of a very fierce war with the demonic forces, the Ozu siblings welcomed back their mother and reunited with their long-lost father, who had been under Infershia’s thrall as Wolzard. They also received a new addition to the family, MagiShine, who became Houka’s in-law. With their enemies defeated, the Ozu family happily retired from combat and lived peaceful lives, with Houka pursuing a day job as a fashion model.
MagiPink was confused as to why AkaRed selected her over her other siblings to represent her world in the fight against Dai-Shocker. Her brother MagiYellow was a professional boxer, and would have been a much better suited choice for a fighting tournament. However, being confused and being reluctant were two very different things for Houka, as when she met the other heroes, she was starstruck by the good-looking men that had gathered. MagiPink considered herself an expert on love, and would occasionally juggle many boyfriends at the same time. With so many ideal choices to mingle with, MagiPink quickly tossed aside her misgivings and happily accepted her assignment to participate in the tournament that would decide the fate against Dai-Shocker. If she were to win the tournament and defeat Apollo Geist by herself, then surely these handsome heroes would throw themselves at her feet. What sort of girl wouldn’t want to go for an opportunity like that?
MagiPink is a powerful magician whose power is fueled by courage, something which she has in abundance. Her preferred method of attack is to transform herself into different inanimate objects, such as a ball, an electric fan, or cannon. While this might seem strange to an onlooker, MagiPink will utilize these forms to their fullest, being able to summon powerful winds or bursts of energy from these forms that can catch an unsuspecting opponent off guard.
For time immemorial, the worlds of Kamen Riders and Super Sentai have remained separate from each other, leaving the heroes of each world to their own devices to combat the forces of evil. While every now and then some of the Riders team up with each other, and some of the Sentai teams do the same, the instances where Riders and Rangers mingle with one another have been nonexistent…
…until the day Kamen Rider Decade stumbled into the world of the Samurai Sentai Shinkenger.
By monitoring Decade, the diabolical Dai-Shocker learned of the Ranger Worlds, seeing them as a new gateway to ultimate conquest, and a worthy addition to their ultimate goal to merge all the worlds together into a single world and conquer what is left of the ensuing chaos. After getting approval from the rest of the Dai-Shocker board, Security Chief Apollo Geist prepared to host a tournament of the many worlds, both of Riders and Rangers, to see who would be the most worthy of facing him. If a Ranger or Rider were to defeat him one-on-one, they would take his place as the Security Chief of Dai-Shocker and be given free reign to do whatever they wished in the position. It was a risky gamble for Dai-Shocker, but it would be worth it if they could weaken the heroes enough for them to begin an operation bigger than their wildest dreams.
With Kamen Rider Decade currently missing, AkaRed awakens from his slumber to answer the call for justice in the many realities. Realizing what Dai-Shocker’s plan consisted of but also recognizing the potential to destroying Dai-Shocker with minimal casualties, AkaRed uses his Book of Heroes to summon both Riders and Rangers coming from the many different worlds to fight for the right to face Apollo Geist. The heroes come from different lives and fight for different reasons, but one thing that remains constant for all of them is a desire to win.
However, one cannot be expected to believe that only Ranger and Rider Worlds would be affected by such interdimensional shenanigans…
Kamen Rider Kuuga
Yusuke Onodera comes from an alternate Rider World which was supposed to be destroyed by Kamen Rider Decade so that the other Rider Worlds could keep from merging. Although originally perceiving Decade as a threat, Yusuke instead became Decade’s most loyal supporter in his travels as Kamen Rider Kuuga. The more he traveled with Decade, the most he came to realize there is no such thing as destiny: fate is what you make of it and it is up to you whether or not there’s a happy ending or a sad ending. His travels also lead him to fighting the insidious Dai-Shocker, an interdimensional terrorist organization bent on destroying all the Rider Worlds.
When news of Apollo Geist’s open challenge came out, Kuuga was one of the very first people selected by AkaRed to participate in the upcoming conflict. He was one of the most experienced warriors in dealing with Dai-Shocker and, should he be the last man standing, would know just where to strike the organization where it hurt the most. However, even though he is honored to be considered among the dream team of heroes that are assembling, he is still unsure of himself. His close friend Decade had gone missing and many of the Riders still believe him to be someone they will one day have to deal with, spreading this feeling to any of the Rangers that will listen. Kuuga has even been told that he will need to be the one to deliver the finishing blow to him, as his Ultimate form will prove crucial in defeating Decade. Despite this hefty responsibility, he hopes that Decade will come through for him and stand by his side as his ally, and not as his enemy.
Though not as level-headed as the Kuuga from the Main Rider World, Kuuga’s belief in justice is second to none and transfers this belief into his fists and feet. He has different forms for different situations, making him a very versatile combatant. Because he has so many options, it is rare that he enters combat with a specific strategy, as he is rarely defenseless with so many offensive and defensive possibilities.
TimeFire
Naoto Takizawa was a security officer from the year 2000 who obtained the V-Commander, which allowed him to transform in TimeFire. Though his official occupation was a guardian of the city he lived in, Naoto lacked the humility of the other TimeRangers. All that mattered to him was obtaining more power so that he could better defeat his silver-spoon-fed rival Tatsuya, who assumed the alter-ego of TimeRed. This obessession with his rival as well as his reckless behavior led him to eventually be stripped of his rank, and he died in his rival’s arms and gave him the V-Commander.
TimeFire is one of several heroes whom AkaRed calls upon, living or dead, to fight the good fight against Dai-Shocker and represent their respective world. AkaRed also informs TimeFire of his death in his world and how he nobly relinquished his morpher to his rival despite their past history, and in the end it saved the day. However, TimeFire does not think highly of this incident: in fact, he sees it as a sign of weakness when he should have been stubborn to the very end. On the other hand, he was chosen above Tetsuya to represent the TimeRanger world, and this inflates his already massive ego to near-explosive proportions. With the open challenge now in front of him, TimeFire is looking forward to proving himself superior to all of the other heroes and teaching the villainous Dai-Shocker why he is someone to be feared when he’s not playing nice.
As someone in possession of 30th Century technology, TimeFire pulls no punches and uses his futuristic weaponry to dole out punishment in a variety of ways. The most potent of these weapons, apart from the V-Rex mecha that has been banned from the open challenge, is the DV Defender which has several different modes, the most powerful of which is the DV ReFreezer that can stop even the most hot-blooded enemy in their tracks, allowing TimeFire to do whatever he pleases with them thereafter.
Kamen Rider Gills
Ryo Ashihara comes from the Main Rider World of Agito, where he is Kamen Rider Gills. Unlike most of the Riders, who utilize armor that is technological in nature, Ryo’s transformation is something that biological in nature: he literally transforms into something other than human. This transformation is something that has led him to be shunned by his family and friends, causing him to become increasingly disheartened with the world around him. Despite this sense of rejection, he still fought alongside Kamen Rider Agito and Kamen Rider G3-X against the Unknown, and was able to live to tell about it at the end.
He is chosen to represent the Agito World by AkaRed, and is quickly briefed about his stake in the upcoming battle. The Unknown have joined with Dai-Shocker to create a unified front against not just the Rider Worlds, but the Ranger Worlds as well. As he trained with the other heroes to prepare for Apollo Geist’s open challenge, his behavior became to become increasingly erratic, almost savage. This was due to his unique physical makeup starting to change once again after calling upon the powers of Gills once more. They had not been used in quite some time, and transforming again after so much inactivity was too much to handle all at once. Though AkaRed has suggested that he find someone else to represent the Agito World, Gills refuses, telling him that his brutal edge might be just what the group needs to deal not just with Dai-Shocker, but with Kamen Rider Decade, as well, should he decide to show up.
Kamen Rider Gills lacks the finesse of some of the other heroes, preferring to rely on his instincts rather than a series of intricate moves. His biological transformation has given him a savage tinge to his attacks and fighting style, becoming more like a wild beast than a man when engaged in combat. Powered by his friendship with his allies Agito and G3-X, Gills also possesses the ability to evolve into Exceed Gills to further his damage-dealing capabilities.
GaoYellow
Gaku Washio was a pilot in the JSDF before being selected to become the Noble Eagle, GaoYellow: the very first to be selected to be a Gaoranger. At first, GaoYellow was a lone hero who protected the city by himself, but after a year of isolation he met the other Gaorangers and they formed the Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger. Despite having the most tenure compared to the rest of the team, he was forced to take a backseat to GaoRed and settle for the title of second-in-command. Though he originally didn’t like this idea, he grew accustomed to his role and remained a valuable asset to the team. In time, the Gaorangers were able to defeat the Orgs and resumed their normal lives, outside of the occasional threat that forced the team to reunite.
When AkaRed approached him to take up the mantle of GaoYellow once again, Gaku immediately knew that something was amiss as he had not been active for some time. He learned that there was not only his own legacy or even the legacy of the Ranger Worlds at stake: the fate of countless worlds and countless heroes now rested solely in the hands of himself and the other heroes chosen by AkaRed to challenge Dai-Shocker. After a moment to think about it, Gaku decided that he wouldn’t miss the chance for the world. Not only could he meet other heroes from other worlds and discuss their passions for justice, but he could finally step out of the shadow of GaoRed and prove to himself that he would have been a worthy leader had the situation called for it.
As one of the more experienced heroes, GaoYellow sees himself as a role model to his comrades and mirrors this responsibility accordingly by acting level-headed. However, sometimes he cannot help himself and he will have loud outbursts of energy that will make itself known in combat. His swordfighting techniques are among the very best in any of the Worlds, being taught to him in the JSDF and further polished by Red Falcon, a Ranger from yesteryear.
Kamen Rider Femme
Miho Kirishima, the representative of the Main Ryuki World, is a con-artist who seduces wealthy men in order to swindle them out of their valuables, but is also in possession of the Rider Deck that allows her to transform into Kamen Rider Femme, the very first female Kamen Rider. She fought not out of greed, however, but to avenge her sister’s death at the hands of Takeshi Asakura, who was the fiendish Kamen Rider Ouja. During the Rider War, she grew close to Shinji Kido, Kamen Rider Ryuki. Sadly, this bond would go unfulfilled as she met her end, ironically, at the hands of Shinji’s twisted doppelganger, Kamen Rider Ryuga.
Like some of the other heroes, she was brought back from the dead by AkaRed to combat Dai-Shocker, recognizing her craftiness and resourcefulness as a valuable tool for infiltrating the organization. Initially, Femme was highly mistrusting of the other heroes chosen for Apollo Geist’s open challenge, seeing them only as potential rivals in the upcoming tournament just like the other Kamen Riders were her rivals in the Rider Game. Perhaps sensing Femme’s distrust, AkaRed told her that Ouja had joined Dai-Shocker as one of its lieutenants, and if she were to infiltrate Dai-Shocker’s headquarters, she would be able to confront him and finally take her revenge. AkaRed also made an agreement with her that, if they emerged victorious, he would make Femme’s restored life permanent to do what she pleases with it. With that deal in hand, Femme enters the fray with two goals in mind: to avenge her sister’s death, and to return to her old life so that she can meet Shinji again.
Kamen Rider Femme utilizes advent cards to assist her in battle, with her primary weapon being her rapier that can pierce even the most durable of substances. While she’s not the strongest fighter in the group, her agility is one of the highest-ranked and is also one of the most intelligent. Her speed and strategic mind can be more than a match for any opponent, even one as experienced and powerful as Apollo Geist.
HurricaneBlue
Nanami Noto was a member of the Hayate’s Way Ninja Academy when she became HurricaneBlue. Utilizing the power of friendship, she was able to unite the Ninpou Sentai Hurricanger with the two remaining ninjas from a rival academy, the Denkosekka Gouraiger, and even striking a romantic relationship with one of the members. After the Hurricanger and Goraiger defeated their adversaries, the Jakanja, HurricaneBlue retired from the fighting business to follow her dream of becoming a pop star. However, she has been known to occasionally re-enter the fray when the situation calls for it, with her kindness making her popular among both her own team and the other Sentai teams she encounters.
HurricaneBlue had already met AkaRed in the past, helping him aid the Boukengers in their battle against the Demon of Time, Cronos. When AkaRed informed her of the situation at hand, HurricaneBlue told her manager that she would be gone for a couple of days and readied her morpher for another adventure. Upon arriving at where the heroes were staying, however, she was appalled to see how mismatched they were. There was almost constant bickering among the Riders and Rangers, and sometimes a fight would break out between them. Even more distressing was that several of the heroes were planning to hunt down one of their own, Kamen Rider Decade, with the intent to destroy him. It was then that HurricaneBlue understood why she was chosen by AkaRed: the power of friendship would be desperately needed if the heroes were to triumph over the massive Dai-Shocker…and she would most likely have to beat that friendship into them when it came time for the tournament.
HurricaneBlue utilizes the lightning-quick speed of a ninja to overcome her adversaries, flowing as gentle as a lake and crashing down as heavy as a waterfall. Like all ninjas, she can use her environment around her to befuddle enemies before striking down with her katana, and her Sonic Megaphone will further disorient the opponent to allow her to close in for a finishing blow.
Kamen Rider Kaixa
Masato Kusaka, the representative of the Main Rider World of Faiz, was one of the surviving members of the Ryuusei school that was infused with the DNA of the Orphenoch. Easily the strongest of the survivors, he became the main wearer of the Kamen Rider Kaixa belt and used this power to vent his frustrations on the Orphenoch. According to Kusaka, it does not matter whether or not the Orphenoch he encounters have a soul or not: to him, no Orphenoch is innocent and merely existing is enough reason to execute them. This zealot-like behavior eventually led to his downfall, when he was slain by Yuji Kiba, an Orphenoch that had once been good-natured but had become disillusioned with humanity thanks to Kusaka’s obsession.
AkaRed revived Kaixa for the purpose of combating Dai-Shocker, hoping that Kusaka would put aside his lust for Orphenoch blood long enough to deal with the much bigger threat the organization posed. While Kaixa pretended to go along with this, deep in his heart he knew that there was no threat bigger than the Orphenoch. He cared little for the fate of the Rider and Ranger Worlds, or how if the heroes should fail, the casualties would be innumerable. The Orphenoch were a part of Dai-Shocker, and as long as he could get his hands on them, then nothing else mattered. The tournament that Apollo Geist set up for the heroes would be Kaixa’s best chance to ensure that the softer heroes would be weeded out. The winner wouldn’t be the strongest, fastest, or even the smartest: it would be the best, and by proxy, it would be Kaixa.
Kamen Rider Kaixa’s method of attack is quite simple for someone of his high intellect: destroy the opponent by any means necessary. Aside from his considerable hand-to-hand combat skill, his main weapon is the Kaixa Blaygun that can either fire bursts of energy or form a blade of light that can slice through just about anything. His vehicle of choice, the Side Bashaar, can also deliver serious damage thanks to its heavy armor and ability to transform into “Battle Mode.”
AbareKiller
Mikoto Nakadai was a brilliant surgeon who longed for a more exciting life, which was granted to him when he heard the call of the Bakuryu and received the Dino Minder. Rather than use this power to fight alongside others who had heard the call, however, he instead took up the name “AbareKiller” and became the chief nemesis of the Bakuryu Sentai Abaranger. With his loyal ally Topugera, AbareKiller wreaked havoc upon the city of Tokyo and made several attempts to destroy it, along with the rest of Earth. However, he later learned that his penchant for cruelty was because he had the seed of Dezumozorya within him, and he hated the idea of being someone else’s puppet. Therefore, he joined forces with the Abarangers until his death when he sacrificed himself by flying into space so that Dezumozorya could not use him as a weapon.
When AkaRed revived him to represent the Abaranger World in Dai-Shocker’s tournament, it was under the pretense that because AbareKiller’s last moments were selfless ones, AbareKiller himself had become the hero that he should have been if not for the seed of evil. However, AbareKiller has not been successful in making friends amongst the other heroes: he sees them only as bothersome rivals that will need to be dealt with when the tournament starts. The tournament is just another game to AbareKiller, and he would prefer not to lose: a train of thought that makes the other heroes suspicious of him. Whether or not he has actually reverted to his evil ways or is simply looking forward to dealing with Dai-Shocker all by himself, however, cannot truly be determined. The only person who knows the truth is AbareKiller himself…
At the time of his death, AbareKiller was one of the strongest fighters within the Bakuryu Sentai Abaranger, if not THE strongest. To match his ambitions, AbareKiller possesses several ways to inflict harm onto his opponent, and possesses the very unique and dangerous ability to conjure up weapons and items just by drawing them with his Wing Pentact, such as arrows and even minions. Even if someone were to get past this, they would still have to deal a very dangerous hand-to-hand combatant that is further augmented by the Abare Mode.
Kamen Rider Blade
Kazuma Kenzaki was left an orphan at age 11, and this led him to aid the defenseless as a member of BOARD. Upon being recruited, he was moved to active field duty and given the power of Kamen Rider Blade to combat the Undead that were vying to overthrow humans as the dominant species on Earth. After a long battle, Kenzaki sacrificed his humanity to become one of the powerful Undead Jokers and forced himself into exile so that he would not have to harm humanity or his comrades that he had fought alongside with to protect it. Years later, Kenzaki would become of the Riders selected to hunt down and destroy Kamen Rider Decade after he failed to eliminate the Alternate Rider Worlds that were affecting his own world. Unfortunately, this gathering of Riders was unable to defeat Decade, and he escaped their clutches.
Blade was chosen by AkaRed to represent the Main Rider World of Blade, and combat the forces of Dai-Shocker which was the enemy of all Riders and now Rangers, as well. While he would tell himself that this tournament would be for the greater good, Blade balked at the idea of fighting his fellow heroes. In the Battle Royale with the Undead, there was always a possibility that Blade would have to one day fight and defeat his comrades should they lose themselves to darkness. With this tournament, that nightmare wasn’t just a possibility, but a necessary reality. Besides, if there was any Rider who was worthy of Blade’s wrath, it was the loathsome Kamen Rider Decade who selfishly tried to preserve the Alternate Rider Worlds and forsake the main Rider Worlds. Blade didn’t believe for a second that Decade was no longer a factor, having noticed that one of the Riders from the AR worlds was a participant in the tournament. As such, he enters the fray keeping his senses clean so that if Decade does decide to intervene, he will be thoroughly and mercilessly dispatched.
Kamen Rider Blade has a wide range of attacks at his disposal given to him by the Rouse Cards of his Spade Suit. As if that wasn’t enough, he also has the ability to evolve into other modes to better suit his needs when he faces an opponent that his default form cannot take down. With so many attack options and battle strategies that can be carried out, it wouldn’t be unwise to put your money on the “Ace of Spades,” Kamen Rider Blade.
DekaGreen
Sen’ichi Enari, nicknamed “Sen-chan”, is a member of Special Police Dekaranger, working in the field as DekaGreen with the Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger. Unlike the other Sentai teams, SPD’s main headquarters like in deep space, protecting the galaxy from the criminal clutches of the Alienizer, while the Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger deal with the Alienizers that are positioned on Earth. Initial impressions lead many to believe that Sen-chan is a quirky eccentric who doesn’t have his head on straight, but in truth he is a brilliant detective, able to perform an investigation of a crime scene simply by hearing the verbal details of the area. He normally keeps a level head in battle, but when enticed he is easily one of the most frightening members of his team, his voice becoming as cold as Neptune while his rage burns hotter than Mercury.
DekaGreen was chosen by AkaRed to represent the DekaRanger world in the tournament that would decide the fate of the insidious Dai-Shocker. At the time of his summoning, Sen was continuing his career as a member of SPD while at the same time expanding on his romantic relationship with his comrade Umeko. When AkaRed explained to him the levity of the situation, DekaGreen felt no stress or anxiety. The destruction of an organization such as Dai-Shocker was just another day in the life of a Dekaranger, and all he needed to do was have AkaRed explain to his superiors that he would be gone for a few days to take care of business. Even if he did not win the tournament under the banner of SPD, Sen-chan could at least look forward to exchanging strategies with the other heroes in case there came a need for a large-scale raid.
DekaGreen is a trained officer who utilizes the formidable off-world technology of SPD to deal with all sorts of deviants, and this training and equipment translate well in the arena. His most common weapon is his D-Rod, which can be used as a striking weapon or as a projectile weapon when transformed into the D-Blaster. If he is dealing with a particularly stubborn adversary, DekaGreen can equip himself with powerful SWAT weaponry that can analyze the opponent’s weaknesses before targeting it with his powerful SWAT Rifle.
Kamen Rider Ibuki
Iori Izumi is a member of the head family of Oni that runs the organization of Takeshi, protecting Japan from the Makamou. He has been trained to fight as an Oni since birth, and has yet to even think about shying away from his duties. To do so would be to let down his family and to act selfish, neither of which appeal to him at all. For the most part, he was calm and carefree in his endeavors as protecting others was something that he enjoyed doing rather than something that was thrust upon him, though personal problems caused him to waver. Luckily for Main Rider World he occupies, Ibuki was able to overcome these obstacles and assist Kamen Rider Hibiki in fending off the Makamou hordes.
Ibuki had been disappointed that he had been reduced to a backup during the final battle while Hibiki had taken charge, but an opportunity for redemption presented itself when AkaRed approached him to be the representative of his world in the tournament set up by Apollo Geist. Upon arriving at the heroes’ camp, Ibuki was fascinated by the group of warriors assembled, coming from all sorts of backgrounds with all kinds of powers. Wishing to protect this unique group of combatants, Ibuki did routine patrols of the area in the days prior to the tournament to make sure Dai-Shocker didn’t do anything. On one of these patrols, however, he encountered a berserk warrior in tattered black garments trying to enter the camp. Engaging the warrior, he was overwhelmed not just by his immense dark power, but by the fact that this warrior shared his face! Ibuki was sent to the infirmary, but the interloper escaped before the other heroes could capture him. He is now determined to find this strange doppelganger and figure out just who or what he is.
Kamen Rider Ibuki utilizes his music as a weapon, with his trumpet being as his primary weapon. He can either fire bullets of sound at the enemy or use a concentrated melody to completely shatter their defenses. On rare occasions, Ibuki also takes a cue from his comrade Hibiki and utilizes drumsticks to widen his range of attacks, making Ibuki a multi-talented musician specializing in the sound of pain.
MagiPink
Houka Ozu, otherwise known as MagiPink, is the second-eldest child and the eldest daughter in the family of Mages known collectively as the Mahou Sentai Magiranger. She is bubbly and cheerful, and a tad ditzy at times, but her positive outlook on life proved to be the glue that held the Ozu siblings together when their mother was believed dead at the hand of the Infershia. At the end of a very fierce war with the demonic forces, the Ozu siblings welcomed back their mother and reunited with their long-lost father, who had been under Infershia’s thrall as Wolzard. They also received a new addition to the family, MagiShine, who became Houka’s in-law. With their enemies defeated, the Ozu family happily retired from combat and lived peaceful lives, with Houka pursuing a day job as a fashion model.
MagiPink was confused as to why AkaRed selected her over her other siblings to represent her world in the fight against Dai-Shocker. Her brother MagiYellow was a professional boxer, and would have been a much better suited choice for a fighting tournament. However, being confused and being reluctant were two very different things for Houka, as when she met the other heroes, she was starstruck by the good-looking men that had gathered. MagiPink considered herself an expert on love, and would occasionally juggle many boyfriends at the same time. With so many ideal choices to mingle with, MagiPink quickly tossed aside her misgivings and happily accepted her assignment to participate in the tournament that would decide the fate against Dai-Shocker. If she were to win the tournament and defeat Apollo Geist by herself, then surely these handsome heroes would throw themselves at her feet. What sort of girl wouldn’t want to go for an opportunity like that?
MagiPink is a powerful magician whose power is fueled by courage, something which she has in abundance. Her preferred method of attack is to transform herself into different inanimate objects, such as a ball, an electric fan, or cannon. While this might seem strange to an onlooker, MagiPink will utilize these forms to their fullest, being able to summon powerful winds or bursts of energy from these forms that can catch an unsuspecting opponent off guard.