Game Start! Kamen Rider Ex-Aid!

Kamen Rider Ex-Aid (仮面ライダーエグゼイド Kamen Raidā Eguzeido) is a Japanese tokusatsu drama in Toei Company's Kamen Rider Series. It is the eighteenth series in the Heisei period run and the twenty-seventh series overall. The series started on October 2, 2016 after the last episode of Kamen Rider Ghost.

The motif of the series is retro video gaming, as the Riders of the show utilize game cartridges called Rider Gashats and have gear and form motifs inspired by retro video games. The series also integrates medical drama into the story as one of the main settings is a hospital and the some of the main Riders are doctors. 

 Emu Hojo (potrayed by Hiroki Iijima)

Emu Hojo (宝生 永夢 Hōjō Emu) is one of the main characters and the main protagonist of Kamen Rider Ex-Aid. He is a trainee in pediatrics working at Seito University Hospital and a genius video gamer who goes by the alias M. 

He was given a Gamer Driver and the Mighty Action X Gashat by Asuna Karino to become Kamen Rider Ex-Aid. The first level of transformation shows Ex-Aid as a puny white Rider which is the Ex-Aid Level 1. Later on, by pulling the lever, he transformed into Ex-Aid Level 2 and become faster, quicker and more powerful.

 Gamer Driver

 Mighty Action X Gashat

Ex-Aid Level 1

Ex-Aid Level 2

Kamen Rider Ex-Aid has a weapon which is a Gashacon Breaker (ガシャコンブレーカー Gashakon Burēkā) is a hammer-like multiform weapon. The Gashacon Breaker has two basic modes. Ex-Aid can switch between its Hammer Mode (ハンマーモード Hanmā Mōdo) and Blade Mode (ブレードモード Burēdo Mōdo) by pressing the A-Button. The Gashacon Breaker's finisher is the Critical Finish (クリティカルフィニッシュ Kuritikaru Finisshu). To activate it, Ex-Aid must plug a Rider Gashat into the opposing flat side of the weapon. 

 Gashacon Breaker (Hammer Mode)

Gashacon Breaker (Blade Mode)

The main villain in this series is a new type of virus, named the Bugster Virus, infected humanity and turning them into a creature called a Bugster. The Bugster virus is a variety of computer virus. Unlike most malware, the Bugster infects human beings, replicating until they take over their host's bodies, eventually causing the host to disappear and be completely taken over. The only way to treat the victim is to use the Gamer Driver to remove the Bugster from the host and destroy it before the virus completely takes over. The spread of the virus may be triggered by stress due to the associated weakening of the immune system. 

Giant Game Virus

Kamen Rider Ex-Aid's Gamer Driver is pretty much had the same concept as Fourze Driver. The middle part shows the picture of the rider and the Fourze Driver also uses lever to transform. The color scheme of Ex-Aid Level 1 is also the same as Fourze's. However, the Ex-Aid Level 2 had the same color scheme as Decade. The virtual plane had that classic retro game feel in it as Ex-Aid jump over the floating boxes, as Mario does, to gain power up. This is also might be the first time Riders have eyes on their helmets. Funny thing is, those eyes are pretty much the same as the SD Gundam Sengokuden's eyes. Over all, this series is pretty interesting and worth to watch.

Ten no michi~Kamen Rider Kabuto...part 2

Kagami Arata...potrayed by Sato Yuuki, is a man with a good heart but hot blooded and will often act without thinking about the consequences of his actions. His younger brother Kagami Ryou killed by a Worm and he joined ZECT in as a field agent to kill it. As the Masked Rider Project complete, he attempt to become Kabuto by wearing the zecter belt. However, instead of choosing Kagami, the Kabuto zecter fly away to its true master, Tendou Souji.

Kagami Arata (Sato Yuuki)

He later became Kamen Rider TheBee (pronounced za-bee), in desperation to help his wounded Shadow Troopers, after it rejected the previous user, Yaguruma Sou (the one whom later became people's favourite Kamen Rider Kick Hopper). Wielding the power of TheBee, Kagami has given the order by ZECT to eliminate Kabuto, which is Tendou Souji. Kagami became confused with his dedication towards ZECT and his budding friendship to Tendou. However, Tendou appear before him as Kabuto, and persuade him to listen to his heart for whatever decision he's gonna made. TheBee did attack Kabuto with his Rider Sting, however, Kabuto won't budge and wounded. Kagami later on give up on the role as TheBee because of the incident and became ordinary field agent once again.

Kagami as TheBee

Kamen Rider TheBee

Kagami eventually given the chance to test the Gatack zecter but failed like the other previous participants. During the old warehouse raid in order to eliminate the nest of Worm, Kagami came as a recon and found a little boy named Makoto. However, the true identity of Makoto is Tarantes Worm and it kills Kagami. Then, Mishima (the guy with glasses and cold emotion) came and attach the zecter belt on Kagami's lifeless body. Kagami then revived and called the Gatack zecter to his side. He later on change to the God of Battle, Gatack.

Gatack Zecter

"Tatakai koi...Gatack Zecter!"

Kamen Rider Gatack

In his Masked Mode, Gatack has bulky body with two powerful cannon, Gatack Vulcan, on his left and right shoulders. In his Rider Mode, his battle style are more aggresive than Kabuto thus earned the name God of Battle. His final attack is his tachyon-powered jumping roundhouse Rider Kick. Another finisher of Gatack is with his Double Calibur (golden Plus Calibur on his right shoulder & silver Minus Calibur on his left shoulder), the scissor-like scythes attached to his shoulders. The finisher is known as Rider Cutting.

Kamen Rider Gatack Masked Mode

Double Calibur

Gatack's ride is the Gatack Extender, a modified blue Honda XR250 Motard. Gatack Extender normally in Masked Mode and split and became a surfboard with mandibles in Ex Mode. In Ex Mode, with the present of Kabuto Extender, Gatack can perform a team finisher known as Extend Rider Drop. Tossed into the air off the Kabuto Extender's EX Anchor, the Gatack Extender is then driven into the enemy from above by Gatack's kick.

Gatack Extender Masked Mode

Gatack Extender Ex Mode

God of Battle

Kagami Arata is a true warrior, a reliable companion, a true friend...Tendou's first and only friend...

Tendou- "To walk the same path is merely a test of preseverance...But reaching different paths together is....."

                                                                          "........Friend!" -Kagami

**pictures are from tv asahi and various sources from internet, story derived from Kamen Rider Kabuto series.

Ten no michi~Kamen Rider Kabuto...part 1

S.I.C. Vol.62 - Kamen Rider ZX

Presenting Bandai - S.I.C. Vol.62 - Kamen Rider ZX, a 'kaizo ningen' in Showa Rider series, by XL-Shop.

ZX comes with fully armed weapon parts such as katana, chain, kunai and so on.Check the pictures below for more details..

Price                             : MYR 158.00 (4,200 yen/USD 50.50)
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S.H. Figuarts - Kamen Rider Fourze Elec. State

Presenting from Bandai - S.H. Figuarts - Kamen Rider Fourze Elec. State by XL-Shop.

The gold Elec State Fourze comes with Billy the rod, an interchangeable hand part (Scissors) and an interchangeable leg (Beat). Also includes 2 Burgermeal (transformed & regular) and few astro switches...

Price                               : MYR 118.00 (3,200 yen/USD 37.70)
Estimated Shipping Date : End March 2012
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S.H. Figuarts - Kamen Rider Sky Rider

Presenting Bandai - S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Showa series - Kamen Rider Sky Rider from XL-Shop.

The accurately painted figure comes with various optional hand parts and a Tamashii STAGE with Sky Rider silhouette for creating various poses...The Gravity Control, the mask and the belt part are made of clear parts....

Price                                : MYR 128.00 (3,200 yen/USD 40.50)
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S.I.C. Kiwami Tamashii Vol.22 - Side Bassher

Presenting Bandai - S.I.C. Kiwami Tamashii Vol.22 - Side Bassher, which is Kamen Rider Kaiza's bike in Kamen Rider 555 series. The fully transformable bike can be ride by SIC Kiwami Tamashii - Kamen Rider Kaiza(not included) himself.

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Ten no michi~ Kamen Rider Kabuto....part 1

"Ten no michi o iki, subete o tsukasadoru"

Walking on the path of heaven, ruler of all....Tendou Souji~

         The 35th anniversary of the Kamen Rider series aired on TV Asahi from January 29,2006, until the final episode January 21,2007. The 49 episodes of Kamen Rider Kabuto revolves around a man named Tendou Souji (potrayed by Mizushima Hiro). His real name is Kusakabe Souji (he was adopted by his grandma, therefore his name is Tendou Souji).

 Mizushima Hiro as Kamen Rider Kabuto

         He has trained seven years and do nothing, no work, no study...while waiting for the Kabuto Zecter so that he may properly take up the name of Kamen Rider Kabuto. However, he is a smart guy that excels in everything especially fighting and cooking. He always saying quotes from his grandma's advices which starts from "Oba-chan ga itte ita...". Mostly about cooking and food. Although Tendou Souji is such an arrogant man, he is someone who care about others. 

         He had a 13 years old adopted sister(actually his cousin) which is Tendou Jyuka (potrayed by Natsumi Okumura). He loves his sister so much, he prepare delicious meal for his sister every morning.

Tendou Jyuka (Natsumi Okumura)

      Kamen Rider Kabuto powered by Kabuto Zecter, a mechanical device which choose its user and grant him ability to transform into a Kamen Rider. Kabuto Zecter take the form of red-horned beetle known as Kabutomushi. The Zecters, also known as Masked Rider Systems are compilations of mobile systems that affect space and time given by the Natives that arrived 35 years ago to human (dated 3 April 1971 in the series,which also refer to the day 1st episode of Kamen Rider aired in real time). Its general purpose is to protect the Natives from the Worms that arrived later.

Kamen Rider Kabuto - Masked Form

The Masked Form can withstand attacks - good for defence. However, the bulky armored form can't catch up the speed of melted Worm and have to "Cast-off" to become Rider Form.

 Kamen Rider Kabuto (Rider Form)

          In Rider Form, Kabuto have the ability to 'Clock Up' and gain the speed which human can't see with naked eyes. Kabuto also can execute Rider Kick to finish his opponent to dust. The popular style of Kabuto's finisher is Counter Kick. Kabuto's bike is Kabuto Extender, the modified Honda CBR1000RR. Kabuto Extender have two modes, which is Masked Mode and Ex-Mode. The bike can 'Cast-off' and turn into Ex-Mode and has lengthened apparatus on the front known as Ex-Horn. The Clock Up system can further extend the abilities of this machine, allowing it to surpass basic gravitational laws.

 Kabuto Extender (Masked Mode)

Kabuto Extender (Ex-Mode)

Kabuto has a weapon known as Kabuto Kunai Gun. The Kabuto Kunai Gun is Kabuto's personal sidearm that has three modes to use the weapon in various forms.

• Gun Mode - the default mode, fires high-intensity ion beam blasts and is equipped with tri-laser targeting called DAT Sight. Its finishing attack is an ionic energy blast called the Avalanche Shoot. 
• Ax Mode - becomes active when the gun barrel is held, and is wielded by using the bladed butt of the weapon like a tomahawk. Its finishing attack is the Avalanche Break. 
• Kunai Mode - activates when the gun barrel is detached, unsheathing a short-dagger weapon good for its swift and easy handling; this is favored most when Kabuto switches to Rider Form. This mode's finishing attack is the Avalanche Slash.

 Kabuto's Kunai Gun

"Obaa-chan ga itte ita...I am the center of the world. So... I will save the world..."