Kamen Rider Gaim

Rider Warring States Era

Heisei series featuring multiple Riders and a continuous drama spanning a year. Armored Riders themed after Sengoku warlords and fruits take center stage.

Quotes

  • From here on, it's my stage!!
  • Protect as you think fit
  • Won't abandon anyone
  • How will you use this power?
  • You are truly strong
  • Unless you destroy the world, you can't grasp the future

Trivia

  • Lead actor Gaku Sano has some of the highest physical abilities among Kamen Rider lead actors.
  • First series to feature multiple Riders as main focus, unfolding a group battle story.
  • Transformation belt voice uses enka, fanfare, and gong sounds based on developer Ryoma's hobby.
  • Scriptwriter Gen Urobuchi conceived the ending from the start, with grand foreshadowing.
  • Fruit motif inspired by the forbidden fruit and Old Testament motifs.
  • Work with Sengoku warlord motif incorporating many traditional Japanese instruments and designs.

Alternate names

Kamen Rider Gaim Gaim/Gaim Armored Rider Gaim

Tags

Kamen Rider Gaim Heisei Kamen Rider Tokusatsu Inves Game Helheim Forest Fruit Motif Yggdrasill Corporation Beat Riders Overlord

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male
Birth year
2013

Appearance

Overall appearance
Armored Rider clad in armor inspired by Sengoku warlords with vibrant fruit designs. Sleeve-attached armor primarily in orange color, with bird feather motifs incorporated throughout.
Height
Approx. 203cm (Orange Arms form)
Weight
Approx. 105kg (Orange Arms form)
Eye color
Orange
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Helmet's front blade (orange cross-section shape)
  • Goggle-type pulp eyes (fruit slice pattern)
  • Undersuit is indigo with quilt-like pattern
Iconic items
  • Sengoku Driver (transformation belt)
  • Lockseed (fruit shaped like a padlock item)
  • Musou Saber (dual-wield sword/gun combined weapon)
  • Daidaimaru (orange-themed sword)
  • Kachidoki Flag (flag-type weapon mounted on back)
  • Hinawa Daidai DJ Gun (matchlock gun-type weapon)

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Kind
Detailed personality
Kind-hearted with a strong sense of justice, yet clumsy. A hot-blooded man who struggles and fights to protect his friends. Grows while grappling with his own responsibility and the use of his power, ultimately departing as the 'Man of the Beginning' to a new world.
Keywords
  • Kind-hearted
  • Hot-blooded
  • Conflicted
  • Cares for friends
  • Strong sense of justice
  • Clumsy
  • Makes up his mind
Motto
From here on, it's my stage!!
Talents
  • High physical abilities
  • Intuition
  • Adaptability
  • Swordsmanship
Skills
  • Armored Rider transformation
  • Mastery of various weapons
  • Combat command
Motivation
To create a new future protecting humanity and the world with the power of the Golden Fruit.
Habits
Shouts a catchphrase before battle ('From here on, it's my stage!!')
Favorite foods
Fruit parfait
Hobbies
Dance

History

Backstory
In 2013, a young man in Zawame City who lost his parents and was raised by his sister. Devoted to street dancing, belonged to Team Gaim as part of the Beat Riders. Obtained the Sengoku Driver in Helheim Forest and transformed into Kamen Rider Gaim. Grew while fighting Inves Games and Yggdrasill conspiracies with friends, obtained the Golden Fruit, and departed to a new world as the Man of the Beginning.
Debut date
October 6, 2013
Work title
Kamen Rider Gaim
Media type
Anime
Episode or chapter
Episode 1 'Transformation! Orange from the Sky!?'

Inves Game by Beat Riders

Significant event
Inves Game by Beat Riders
Description
Stage centered on youth conflicts, cooperation, and dance

Yggdrasill Corporation conspiracy revealed

Significant event
Yggdrasill Corporation conspiracy revealed
Description
The full picture of Project Ark becomes clear

Golden Fruit争夺 war

Significant event
Golden Fruit争夺 war
Description
All-out war over the power that decides the fate of the world

Evolution to Kiwami Arms

Significant event
Evolution to Kiwami Arms
Description
Gains immense power but begins to affect the body

Awakening as the Man of the Beginning and departure to a new world

Significant event
Awakening as the Man of the Beginning and departure to a new world
Description
Defeats Ion in the final battle and leaves for another planet

Relationships

Akira Kazuraba

Sibling

Foster sister and reliable supporter who supports the family finances

Kazuraba Parents

Lost at a young age

Kaito Kumon

Rival

Mutual understanding and resolution in the final battle

Mai Takagi

Best friend

Childhood friend he wants to protect

Mitsuzane Kureshima

Rival

Rival relationship of antagonism and eventual cooperation

Takatora Kureshima

Mentor

Exists as an older brother showing ideals for humanity's salvation

Team Gaim

Team Gaim: leader

Beat Riders

Beat Riders: bestfriend

Media appearances

Kamen Rider Gaim

Anime / Protagonist

2013 TV Asahi Sunday mornings at 8 AM, 47 episodes

Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider: Gaim & Wizard - The Sengoku Movie Battle

Movie / Protagonist

Released December 14, 2013

Kamen Rider Gaim: Great Soccer Battle! Golden Fruit Struggle Cup!

Movie / Protagonist

Released July 19, 2014

Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider: Drive & Gaim MOVIE Great War Full Throttle

Movie / Protagonist

Released December 13, 2014

Kamen Rider Heisei Generations: Dr. Pac-Man vs. Ex-Aid & Ghost with Legend Riders

Movie / Protagonist

Released December 10, 2016

Kamen Rider Heisei Generations FINAL: Build & Ex-Aid with Legend Riders

Movie / Protagonist

Released December 9, 2017

Voice cast and creators

Gaku Sano

Voice actor
Gaku Sano
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV series
Notes
Lead role

Toshiyuki Morikawa

Voice actor
Toshiyuki Morikawa
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Voice - Demushu etc.

Kensho Ono

Voice actor
Kensho Ono
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Voice - Redyue

Joji Nakata

Voice actor
Joji Nakata
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Voice - Rosyuo

Shigeru Chiba

Voice actor
Shigeru Chiba
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Narration

Shotaro Ishinomori

Creator name
Shotaro Ishinomori
Role
Original author

Gen Urobuchi

Creator name
Gen Urobuchi
Role
Writer

Naomi Takebe

Creator name
Naomi Takebe
Role
Producer

Ryuta Tasaki

Creator name
Ryuta Tasaki
Role
Director

Hideki Tajima

Creator name
Hideki Tajima
Role
Character designer

Kosuke Yamashita

Creator name
Kosuke Yamashita
Role
musicComposer

Related goods

Transformation Belt Sengoku Driver

Item name
Transformation Belt Sengoku Driver
Category
Digital
Availability
Regular

Lockseed

Item name
Lockseed
Category
Accessory
Availability
Regular

Action Figure Series

Item name
Action Figure Series
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Theatrical Edition Soccer Great Battle! Golden Fruit Struggle Cup! Blu-ray

Item name
Theatrical Edition Soccer Great Battle! Golden Fruit Struggle Cup! Blu-ray
Category
Digital
Availability
Regular

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