Kamen Rider Kiva (character)

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Wataru Kurenai

nihongo|Wataru Kurenai|紅 渡|Kurenai Wataru|extra=portrayed by Koji Seto [cite web|url=http://tvarc.toei.co.jp/tv/den-o/index.asp?action=entry&num=228|title=もちろん来年もクライマックスだぜっ！|accessdate=2007-12-27] [cite web|url=http://sankei.jp.msn.com/life/trend/080115/trd0801151926007-n1.htm|title=初公開、新しい仮面ライダーは吸血鬼？|accessdate=2008-01-15] [cite web|url=http://mainichi.jp/enta/mantan/graph/anime/20080115_2/|title=仮面ライダーキバ：電王の次は「怪物くん」？　初の父子ライダーの戦い描く|accessdate=2008-01-15] is a shy young man who never lies, keeping to himself due to his hygiene obsession. He works at an atelier to continue his father's legacy of violin making with a dream to create the ultimate violin, using strange methods to accomplish it. But, Wataru is destined from birth to become the current Kamen Rider Kiva as his mother is Maya of the Checkmate Four, receiving a button with a diamond encrusted crown on it from her as a baby. He teams up with Kivat to fight the Fangire race and protect humanity from them, only because the Bloody Rose orders him to "fight". But in time, Wataru learns of his family legacy and nature as a dhampir, as well as desiring to change into someone just like his father. Evidently, Wataru is the one who inherited Kiva, as his full-blooded predecessor nihongo|Dark Kiva|闇のキバ|Yami no Kiba attempted to destroy humanity in 1986 with the Ixa System the only thing to take him down.

Fictional character biography

Ever since he was a child, Wataru lived in the European-style manor that is said to be haunted, referred to by his neighbors as nihongo|"Obaketaro|お化け太郎|Obaketarō|literally "Ghost Boy" for his strange appearance, donning a mask and glasses to protect him from the "world's allergies" and using a notebook to express himself without talking. His only friend during his childhood was a boy named Taiga, who helped Wataru when he was bullied and mysterious dissappeared. In 2008, while gathering fish bones in a third attempt to create the ultimate varnish for the ultimate violin like his father, Wataru comes across Megumi Aso, who manages to show him that his "allergies" are all in his head. He later saves her from the Horse Fangire as Kiva, countering her attempt to kill him soon after before leaving her stupefied, later saving her a second time from the Octopus Fangire. During the events of "Climax Deka", Wataru offers some aid to Ryotaro Nogami during his fight against Nega Den-O and the Nega Den-Liner.

When a female lawyer named Aya Natsukawa arrives to Wataru's home with a list of the various people that Otoya had victimized with his antics, Wataru is devastated to know a side of his father his mother never told him. After meeting Keisuke Nago and getting his advice, Wataru performs acts of moral obligation for his father's sins, until he learns that Natsukawa is the Moth Fangire and Otoya's most wounded victim. Unable to fight her, Kivat is forced to summon Garulu to supplant Wataru with his feral rage in Garulu Form so Kiva can kill the Fangire. When Keisuke requests that Wataru keep an eye on Megumi in his stead, he meets a young man named Noboru, who is obsessed with Megumi himself. When Noboru reveals himself to be the Sheep Fangire, Wataru learns of Keisuke's hatred towards Kiva. Saddened but undaunted, Wataru manages to rescue Megumi when she is captured by the Sheep Fangire, destroying him in Basshaa Form. Since the incident, Wataru took to heart what Megumi learned from her mother: the same ideology Otoya follows: "All humans are music". Eventually, Wataru is forced to lose all of Keisuke's respect for him when he tries to protect the Frog Fangire, Takeo Ōmura. However, Wataru did learn from Ōmura that he needs to make a violin to call his own.

It was later that Wataru meets Kengo, whose rock and roll helps him in becoming more confident in himself. Though Wataru and Kengo have separate dreams, the two promise to help the other out so that both their dreams come true. Wataru ensures his part by protecting Kengo from the Rhinoceros Fangire, accessing Dogga Form. However, Wataru's world is turned upside again when he encounters the Lion Fangire Rook, whom he met when he was suffering amnesia. However by meeting Mami Kurasawa, a former student under his father (of which he is unaware), Wataru learns to cope with the recent Fangire events of who's evil and not by "listening to the voice in his heart." After begrudgingly following Kengo to a fortune teller to find out who Kiva really is, Wataru loses consciousness. When he awakens, he is more confident in his abilities, but has a very sarcastic attitude. It is revealed that he is possessed, albeit unknowingly, by his father Otoya as a result of the fortune teller's ritual. While using Wataru's body, although unable to maintain possession at times, Otoya teaches Megumi how to overcome her fears of using the Ixa Knuckle and she is able to help Ixa defeat the Ladybug Fangire. When Otoya finally leaves, Wataru has no recollection on what has happened under the influence of his father's spirit.

Soon after this, at a mixer that Kengo set up, Keisuke has a waitress named Mio fired for accidentally spilling ice cream on his shirt. Feeling sorry for her, Wataru runs after her and finds out that they have a lot in common and they start dating with Megumi's help. However, when a berserk Grizzly Fangire tries to kill Mio, a rage awakens within Wataru that releases Tatsulot from Castle Doran who unleashes Kiva's full power, changing Kiva into his Emperor Form to mortally wound the Fangire's soul. Before Mio took her leave, due to personal issues, Wataru promises Mio that he would get stronger for her. While the Fangire Hunters were being arrested, Wataru remembers Taiga and deceides to help them out as with he and Kengo joining the Fangire Hunters to battle the Crab Fangire until Nago altered history so that the Cicada Fangire's survival negated the Fangire Hunters' crisis. But in the aftermath of the fight against both Fangires, Nago learns that the button he gave to Maya ended up in Wataru's possession, explaining it to be a heirloom from his mother, setting up the events where Nago learns that Wataru is Kiva. Later, Wataru is face to face with a fully grown Taiga, only to be devastated after learning that he and Mio are engaged. This stress, augmented by Kengo's return, causes the Bloody Rose to crack. Though he finishes repairing the violin, he realizes something is missing from the Bloody Rose. Then, Jiro appears to him, revealing to Wataru that his father's desires dwell within the violin. When abmushed by Kukulkan while fighting the Horsefly Fangire, Kivat holds the monster at bay as Wataru plays the Bloody Rose, realizing his father's desires to protect all music. Infusing the violin with his own desire to find his own music, Kiva finally awakens into Flight Style to destroy the Kukulkan. However, this event causes the evoking of a weapon within Castle Doran, the Imperial Blade of the previous King of the Checkmate Four.

Forms

Similar to several Kamen Riders before him, including Black RX, Kuuga, Agito, Den-O, and Zeronos, Kiva has multiple forms that provide him with different weapons and abilities. Kiva's motif is that of a vampire, with his final attacks inherited from Maya.

Kiva Form

*Rider height: 200cm
*Rider weight: 98kg
*Ability perimeters
**Punching power: 6t
**Normal kicking power: 8t
***Darkness Moon Break: 30t
**Maximum jump height: 85m
**Maximum running speed: 100m/6.5snihongo|Kiva Form|キバフォーム|Kiba Fōmu is Kiva's default form, accessed through a bite from Kivat, who status determines Kiva's ability in a battle. He is able to see in the dark with his visor called the nihongo|Omnilens|オムニレンズ|Omunirenzu. In this form, Kiva can use any of the Fuestles, with the Wake Up Fuestle to open up the nihongo|Catena|カテナ|Katena chains on his right leg known as the nihongo|Hell's Gate|ヘルズゲート|Heruzu Gēto made of nihongo|Lucifer Metal|ルシファーメタル|Rushifā Metaru so Kiva can use his nihongo|Darkness Moon Break|ダークネスムーンブレイク|Dākunesu Mūn Bureiku attack. With an impact of 30000 kg shatters, enough to leave a crater in the shape of a bat's wings (Kiva's insignia) on any surface upon contact, the glass body of a Fangire shatters instantly. Kiva can also perform a stronger variation of Darkness Moon Break when engulfed in Castle Doran's fire. When the Darkness Moon Break is performed, day turns into night and a crescent moon appears in the sky.

Garulu Form

*Rider height: 200cm
*Rider weight: 90kg
*Ability perimeters
**Punching power: 5t
**Kicking power: 9t
**Maximum jump height: 40m
**Maximum running speed: 100m/1.5snihongo|Garulu Form|ガルルフォーム|Garuru Fōmu is Kiva's form accessed from being energized by the Garulu Saber. In this form, the Omnilens and Kiva's chest/left arm armor turn a shade of blue called nihongo|Garulu Cobalt|ガルルコバルト|Garulu Kobaruto which places Kiva under the influence of Garulu. This form's power is linked to the phases of the moon, and is strongest when the moon is full. Garulu Form, capable of manipulating sound, has increased speed and cunning due to the form's animalistic ferocity and is able to perform the Garulu Howling Slash. When it is performed, day turns to night and a full moon appears in the sky, as it references a human's transformation into a werewolf. Its motif is that of a nihongo|werewolf|狼男|ōkami-otoko.

Basshaa Form

*Rider height: 200cm
*Rider weight: 92kg
*Ability perimeters
**Punching power: 3t
**Kicking power: 3t
**Maximum jump height: 20m
**Maximum running speed: 100m/6.0s
**Maximum swimming speed: 162ktnihongo|Basshaa Form|バッシャーフォーム|Basshā Fōmu is Kiva's form accessed from the Basshaa Fuestle and granting him access to the Basshaa Magnum pistol. In this form, the Omnilens and Kiva's chest/right arm armor turn a shade of green called nihongo|Basshaa Emerald|バッシャーエメラルド|Basshā Emerarudo which places Kiva under the influence of Basshaa. While in this state, Kiva loses most of his strength and ability, but gains a mastery of long range combat and is able to analyze an opponent's weakspot to target with accurate marksmanship. Basshaa Form can also manipulate water, able to create rain as well as a pool of water necessary to perform the Basshaa Aqua Tornado. When it is performed, day turns to night and a half moon forms in the sky, as it references the change ebb and flow of the tides during its phase. Its motif is that of the nihongo|Gill-man|半魚人|Hangyojin.

Dogga Form

*Rider height: 200cm
*Rider weight: 150kg
*Ability perimeters
**Punching power: 15t
***Dogga Thunder Slap: 30t
**Kicking power: 4t
**Maximum jump height: 10m
**Maximum running speed: 100m/10.0snihongo|Dogga Form|ドッガフォーム|Dogga Fōmu is Kiva's form accessed from the Dogga Fuestle and granting him access to the massive Dogga Hammer. In this form, Kiva's entire upper body gains bulky armor and the Omnilens turn a shade of violet called nihongo|Dogga Purple|ドッガパープル|Dogga Pāpuru, under Dogga's influence. In this form, Kiva loses most of his speed but gains unbelievable strength, able to overpower a Fangire easily. Dogga Form can manipulate electricity, using it as part of his finisher, Dogga Thunder Slap. The Dogga Hammer can see through the invisibility of Fangires. When it is performed, day turns to night while a hazy moon and thunderbolt form in the sky, the latter referencing its motif of nihongo|Frankenstein's monster|フランケンシュタインの人造人間|Furankenshutain no jinzō ningen and how it was brought to life.

DoGaBaKi Form

*Rider height: 200cm
*Rider weight: 140kg
*Ability perimeters
**Punching power: 10t
**Normal kicking power: 15t
**Maximum jump height: 50m
**Maximum running speed: 100m/5.0snihongo|DoGaBaKi Form|ドガバキフォーム|Dogabaki Fōmu, shortened from nihongo|"Dogga/Garulu/Basshaa/Kiva Form"|ドッガ・ガルル・バッシャー・キバフォーム|Dogga Garuru Basshā Kiba Fōmu, is Kiva's rarely seen form accessed by the summoning of all three Arms Monsters. In this form, Kiva's left arm turns into the nihongo|Garulu Arm|ガルルアーム|Garuru Āmu, his right arm turns into the nihongo|Basshaa Arm|バッシャーアーム|Basshā Āmu, and his upper body turns into the nihongo|Dogga Breast|ドッガブレスト|Dogga Buresuto. In this form, Kiva can use all three Arms Monster weapons and the Darkness Moon Break. However, due to the danger it presents to Kiva and the Arms Monsters, Kiva can only assume this form for five minutes before its power becomes lethal.

Emperor Form

*Rider height: 210cm
*Rider weight: 100kg
*Ability perimeters
**Punching power: 18t
**Normal kicking power: 32t
***Emperor Moon Break 150t
**Maximum jump height: 180m
**Maximum running speed: 100m/3.0snihongo|Emperor Form|エンペラーフォーム|Enperā Fōmu is the true fifth form of Kiva and, thus far, most powerful form at Wataru's disposal. The first emergence of Emperor Form comes about from the reaction to Wataru's rage from the harm coming to Mio, his girlfriend, which summons Tatsulot to awaken the form. By pulling the switch on Tatsulot, Wataru can activate Tatsulot's nihongo|Imperial Slot|インペリアルスロット|Inperiaru Surotto and activate one of several "Fever" finishing attacks through a roulette. Emperor Form initially appeared in promotions for "" at the Tokyo Toy Show 2008. [cite web|url=http://news.dengeki.com/elem/000/000/087/87252/img.html|title=「東京おもちゃショー2008」開催！ 各ブースの見どころ＆新商品をチェック！|accessdate=2008-06-20] [cite web|url=http://www.toeihero.net/onair/kiva/10.shtml|title=東映ヒーローネット ! special fanclub toeihero.net ! 真のキバ！|accessdate=2008-07-15] On the album "SUPERNOVA" by TETRA-FANG, Emperor Form is referred to as "Empire form." With this form, Kiva can destroy both the body and the soul of a Fangire.

Flight Style

*Height: 1.8m
*Wing span: 3.8m
*Weight: 100kg
*Ability perimeters
*Top flight speed: Mach 3.4
**Punching power: 10t
**Kicking power: 18t
**Maximum jump height: ∞m (Able to fly)Resulting from infusing his own desire into the Bloody Rose, Wataru's Fangire nature is triggered as Kiva transforms from Emperor Form into nihongo|Flight Style|飛翔態|Hishōtai, a dragon-like form called the nihongo|Emperor Bat|エンペラーバット|Enperā Batto which is similar to the Fangires' ability to become Sabbats. [cite web|url=http://www.toeihero.net/onair/kiva/15.shtml|title=東映ヒーローネット ! special fanclub toeihero.net ! 更なる覚醒、更なるライダー|accessdate=2008-09-21] . In ', Arc forces Wataru to assume the form in attempt to kill Otoya Kurenai, only for Wataru to access Flight Style later to defeat him. Flight Style uses the blades on its wings called the nihongo|Sonic Claws|ソニッククロー|Sonikku Kurō to perform the nihongo|Demon Pliers|デモンプライヤー|Demon Puraiyā attack and breathes the nihongo|Hell's Flame|ヘルズフレイム|Heruzu Fureimu from its nihongo|Big Jaw|ビッグジョー|Biggu Jō. These abilities come into play for its finishing attack, the nihongo|Bloody Strike"'|ブラッディストライク|Buraddi Sutoraiku.

DoGaBaKi Emperor Form

nihongo|DoGaBaKi Emperor Form|ドガバキエンペラーフォーム|Dogabaki Enperā Fōmu is a form seen in advertisements for the Adventure Battle DVD. It resembles DoGaBaKi Form, but has Emperor Form's head, legs, and hands, instead of those from Kiva Form.

Bloody Rose

A special violin, the nihongo|Bloody Rose|ブラッディ・ローズ|Buraddi Rōzu was created by Otoya and Maya as the "ultimate violin", later rumored to be a product of Otoya selling his soul to the devil himself. The Bloody Rose will sound whenever a Fangire is detected in the area, its music only heard by Kivat and Wataru, who hears it as a voice commanding him to "Fight", as it pinpoints the exact location the Fangire could be found. When played, the Bloody Rose can also disrupt a Fangire's activity. However, the Bloody Rose is sympathic to Wataru's mentality as it cracked when he fell into a deep depression. However, after repairing it, Wataru learns the Bloody Rose holds the desires of his father, placing in it his own desire to assume Flight-Style.

Equipment

Kivat Belt

The nihongo|Kivat Belt|キバットベルト|Kibatto Beruto is Kamen Rider Kiva's means of transforming. To summon and use the belt, Kivat-bat the 3rd says nihongo|"Let's go Kiva!"|キバっていくぜ！|Kiba tte ikuze! as Wataru catches him in his right hand and then Kivat bites Wataru's free hand, causing his Fangire nature to surface as the belt materializes out of several ghostly chains. Wataru then perches Kivat upside down on the nihongo|Power Roost|パワールースト|Pawā Rūsuto of the belt's nihongo|Kibuckle|キバックル|Kibakkuru to complete the transformation, separating from the belt when certain conditions demand for it like Fuestle-blowing or attacking the Fangire on his own. The Kivat Belt also has six nihongo|Fueslots|フエッスロット|Fuessurotto to hold the six Fuestles.

Fuestles

Kiva accesses his arsenal through whistles on his belt called nihongo|Fuestles|フエッスル|Fuessuru, which he gives to Kivat to blow into to evoke a power-up. Three of the Fuestles serve to summon an allied Arms Monster from Castle Doran, who allows for Kiva to Form Change and turns into a weapon. These three Fuestles' powers can be evoked immediately before Wataru transforms, enabling him to transform to the respective form directly without going through Kiva Form.
*nihongo|Wake Up Fuestle|ウエイクアップフエッスル|Ueiku Appu Fuessuru: This Fuestle allow Kiva to perform his Darkness Moon Break attack.
*nihongo|Garulu Fuestle|ガルルフエッスル|Garuru Fuessuru: This Fuestle summons Garulu from Castle Doran.
*nihongo|Basshaa Fuestle|バッシャーフエッスル|Basshā Fuessuru: This Fuestle summons Basshaa from Castle Doran.
*nihongo|Dogga Fuestle|ドッガフエッスル|Dogga Fuessuru: This Fuestle summons Dogga from Castle Doran.
*nihongo|Doran Fuestle|ドランフエッスル|Doran Fuessuru: This Fuestle summons Castle Doran.
*nihongo|Buroon Fuestle|ブロンフエッスル|Buron Fuessuru: This Fuestle summons Buroon from Castle Doran and turns the Machine Kivaa into the Buroon Booster.
*: This Fuestle summons Tatsulot from Castle Doran. It is different from Kiva's other fuestles in that it is red instead of transparent and does not appear to be stored on Kiva's belt.

A nihongo|"Kiva Says Fuestle"|キバッテフエッスル|Kibatte Fuessuru was included with the August 2008 issue of "Terebi-kun Magazine". When used with the toy Kivat Belt, it makes Kivat say all the phrases said by his current mood.

Machine Kivaa

*Length: 2510mm
*Width: 940mm
*Height: 1090mm
*Curb weight: 220kg
*Top speed: 520km/h (0 to 400m/s in 3.2s)
*Maximum output: 367.5kw/8500rpmThe nihongo|Machine Kivaa|マシンキバー|Mashin Kibā is Kiva's motorcycle given by Kivat and is said to have been made by nihongo|Motobat the 16th|モトバット１６世|Motobatto Jūrokusei, master craftsman of the Kivat Race. The Kivaa is a living motorcycle, possessing the brain of a horse monster in its upper cowl. When running at high speed, it generates the nihongo|Shadow Veil|シャドーベール|Shadō Bēru to hide itself from plain sight. The Kivaa can be powered up through the use of the Buroon Fuestle.

Buroon Booster

*Length: 4360mm
*Width: 1225mm
*Height: 1090mm
*Curb weight: 760kg
*Top speed: 1550km/h (0 to 400m/s in 1.2s)
*Maximum output: 4263.5kw/12000rpmThe nihongo|Super-Attaching Combination Buroon Booster|超融合合体ブロンブースター|Chōyūgō Gattai Buron Būsutā is what happens when Buroon envelopes the Kivaa, allowing it to perform wheelies and reach greater speeds. When running at high speed, it generates the nihongo|Air Break Field|エアブレイクフィールド|Ea Bureiku Fīrudo with the Shadow Veil and reduces air resistance to almost 0.

Garulu Saber

The nihongo|Demon-Beast Sword Garulu Saber|魔獣剣ガルルセイバー|Majūken Garuru Seibā is a weapon that Garulu assumes for Kiva to change into Garulu Form. Though in a statuette form when summoned, the Garulu Saber assumes a Kris form once in Kiva's hand. One of its abilities is to fire a shockwave named nihongo|Howling Shock|ハウリングショック|Hauringu Shokku from the hilt. The Garulu Saber can be use for the finishing attack nihongo|Garulu Howling Slash|ガルル・ハウリングスラッシュ|Garuru Hauringu Surasshu. This is done by first having Kivat perform a nihongo|Garulu Bite|ガルルバイト|Garuru Baito on the blade of the Garulu Saber after which Kiva holsters, by way of "biting", the weapon in his mouth as he charges at the Fangire, jumping in the air to slash the Fangire into two as he lands in front of it.

Basshaa Magnum

The nihongo|Demon Sea Gun Basshaa Magnum|魔海銃バッシャーマグナム|Makaijū Basshā Magunamu is a gun-like weapon that Basshaa assumes for Kiva to change into Basshaa Form. The Basshaa Magnum's turbine spins to generate bullets made of high pressure water. The finishing attack is nihongo|Basshaa Aqua Tornado|バッシャー・アクアトルネード|Basshā Akua Torunēdo. This is done by first having Kivat perform a nihongo|Basshaa Bite|バッシャーバイト|Basshā Baito on the hammer of the Basshaa Magnum. From there, the gun's turbines spin, surrounding Kiva with water as the weapon creates a pressurized ball of water that can home on to enemies upon firing, leaving Fangire in an extremely fragile state where even the slightest touch can shatter them.

Dogga Hammer

The nihongo|Demon Iron Hammer Dogga Hammer|魔鉄槌ドッガハンマー|Matettsui Dogga Hanmā is a fist-like war hammer that Dogga assumes for Kiva to change into Dogga Form. The finishing attack is nihongo|Dogga Thunder Slap|ドッガ・サンダースラップ|Dogga Sandā Surappu, before which Kivat must perform a nihongo|Dogga Bite|ドッガバイト|Dogga Baito on the shaft of the hammer. The ball of the hammer opens up like a hand to reveal the nihongo|True Eye|トゥルーアイ|Turū Ai in the palm, which can pinpoint a Fangire's exact location or release a shockwave that weakens the opponent Fangire's glass skin, rendering it immobile. Then the head of the hammer produces a giant energy duplicate of itself called the nihongo|Phantom Hand|ファントムハンド|Fantomu Hando, which follows Kiva's swings and crushes the enemy with massive collateral damage.

Buroon

*Height: 2020mm
*Weight: 540kg
*Maximum flight speed: 650km/hThe nihongo|Demon Statue Buroon|魔像ブロン|Mazō Buron is a nihongo|Golem|ゴーレム|Gōremu made of nihongo|Lucifer Gold|ルシファーゴールド|Rushifā Gōrudo which is a tool made by the Fangire. It can merge with the Machine Kivaa and become the Buroon Booster.

Tatsulot

*Length: 250mm
*Width: 110mm
*Weight: 650g
*Max. flight speed: 280km/hnihongo|Demon Imperial Dragon Tatsulot|魔皇竜タツロット|Makōryū Tatsurotto|also called the nihongo|Henshin Rotation Brace Tatsulot|変身回転ブレス タツロット|Henshin Kaiten Buresu Tatsurotto is a small golden dragon known as the nihongo|Goldy Wyvern|ゴルディ・ワイバーン|Gorudi Waibān and unleashes Kiva's nihongo|Final Wake Up|ファイナルウエイクアップ|Fainaru Ueiku Appu, evoking his transformation to Emperor Form. Tatsulot was resting inside the ceiling of Castle Doran until Wataru's rage from the harm coming to Mio awakens him. Sometimes appearing without being summoned by the Tatsulot Fuestle, he and Kivat do not usually get along because of their differing attitudes. He is known to say nihongo|"Pyunpyuun! Tension fortissimo!"|ぴゅんぴゅーん！テンションフォルティッシモ！|Pyunpyūn! Tenshon forutisshimo!. While Kiva is in Emperor Form, Tatsulot's nihongo|Imperial Slot|インペリアルスロット|Inperiaru Surotto utilizes a roulette system to use one of four Fever themed attacks, with Tatsulot able to attach to each of the Arms Monster weapons for more power. Later, Tatsulot joins Kivat telling the viewer random historical facts while scenes from the previous episode play in the background.
*nihongo|Wake Up Fever|ウエイクアップフィーバー|Ueiku Appu Fībā activates Emperor Form's nihongo|Emperor Moon Break|エンペラームーンブレイク|Enperā Mūn Bureiku. Kiva's legs are surrounded by energy blades similar in shape to the "wings" of Kiva's insignia. With these blades, Kiva can hit a variety of kicks, including a bicycle kick with the blades stabbing through the target, an attack sometimes preceded by a front dropkick, and a jumping roundhouse kick.
*nihongo|Garulu Fever|ガルルフィーバー|Garuru Fībā summons the Garulu Saber as Tatsulot connects to the hilt, allowing Kiva to be shot into the air for the nihongo|Emperor Howling Slash|エンペラーハウリングスラッシュ|Enperā Hauringu Surasshu overhead slash attack. This attack can also allow both ends of the Garulu Saber to become fiery blades for an alternative finisher.
*nihongo|Dogga Fever|ドッガフィーバー|Dogga Fībā summons the Dogga Hammer as it connects to Tatsulot, allowing Kiva to execute the nihongo|Emperor Thunder Slap|エンペラーサンダースラップ|Enperā Sandā Surappu attack, with Tatsulot creating an orb of electricity that Kiva bashes with the hammer to put a Fangire in its fragile state before executing a smashing deathblow.

Zanvat Sword

The nihongo|Demon Imperial Sword Zanvat Sword|魔皇剣ザンバットソード|Makōken Zanbatto Sōdo was originally the nihongo|Imperial Blade|インペリアルブレイド|Inperiaru Bureido, a sword of great power crafted and used by the previous King. By 2008, after sensing the power of Wataru as he evokes Kiva's Flight Style, the sword forced itself out of Castle Doran's walls. The Imperial Blade is soon after modified with a living hilt named nihongo|Zanbat-bat|ザンバットバット|Zanbattobatto, called "Zanbat" for short, who was created from the life energies of the Arms Monsters to control the unstable powers of the blade. A frightening figure, Zanbat offers aid to his owner for a bit of the person's life energy in return to wield the Zanbat Sword. Though Wataru is accepted as a ideal user, he has yet to full master the Zanbat Sword's true power. When used by Kiva in Emperor form, its finishing attack is the nihongo|Final Zanvat Slash|ファイナルザンバット斬|Fainaru Zanbatto Zan where Kiva's power is focused into the Imperial Blade. [cite web|url=http://www.toeihero.net/onair/kiva/16.shtml|title=東映ヒーローネット ! special fanclub toeihero.net ! 皇帝の大剣|accessdate=2008-09-26] Zanbat has his own nihongo|Wake Up Fuestle|ウエイクアップフエッスル|Ueiku Appu Fuessuru to initiate the Final Zanvat Slash.

Castle Doran

*Height: 32m
*Length: 41m
*Weight: 18,000t
*Estimated age: 320 years old (32 in dragon years)
*Maximum walking speed: 80km/h
*Flight speed: 120km/hnihongo|Castle Doran|キャッスルドラン|Kyassuru Doran is Kiva's base of operations which is of the nihongo|Doran Race|ドラン族|Doran Zoku. Though originally called the nihongo|Great Wyvern|グレートワイバーン|Gurēto Waibān, the Fangire captured it and bonded it to the mold of a castle so it would serve as the base of the Checkmate Four. Wataru eventually became its master through Kivat from his mother Maya. While dormant, it assumes the form of a building to conceal itself in plain sight, invisible to ordinary people. When exposed to moonlight, or when Kiva performs his finishing move or uses the Doran Fuestle, Castle Doran awakens and assumes its true form. Due to its unique abilities of sealing defeated Fangire, Castle Doran is home to the Arm Monsters, who are in now servitude of Wataru while being maintained on the Life Energy of the sealed Fangire that Castle Doran devours. In battle, Castle Doran can use nihongo|Magic Missiles|マジックミサイル|Majikku Misairu, firing the towers on its castle, and spit out nihongo|Pod Shoots|ポッドシュート|Poddo Shūto from its mouth.

Castle Doran also possesses the power to transcend time and space, first showing the ability in when aiding Kiva, Den-O and Zeronos in the battle against the Nega Den-Liner. Castle Doran can use this very same power in the form of the Time Door, which is rarely used as it would summon or send any person from or into any moment in the past, serving as a bridge between the two timelines of 1986 and 2008.

hoodoran

*Height: 10.2m
*Length: 15.3m
*Weight: 2,800t
*Estimated age: 80 years old (8 in dragon years)
*Maximum flight speed: 1100km/hnihongo|Shoodoran|シュードラン|Shūdoran is a smaller dragon that is hidden in nature as a windmill until summoned by a distress roar of Castle Doran, since it is too young to hear the sound of a Fuestle. Although it was originally a child of the Great Wyvern, the Fangire captured it and bonded it to the mold of a windmill as a scout and bomber. When it comes to battle, Shoodoran perches atop Castle Doran, allowing it to fight at full power. Like Castle Doran, Shoodoran seals the souls of defeated Fangire Race members by eating their bodiless souls. Its attacks are nihongo|Pod Batting|ポッドバッティング|Poddo Battingu, nihongo|Doran Bomb Shoot|ドランボムシュート|Doran Bomu Shūto, and nihongo|Doran Blow|ドランブロウ|Doran Burō.

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