Kamen Rider Kiva

Break free from the chains of destiny!!

The 9th installment of the Heisei Kamen Rider series, a work commemorating the 70th anniversary of Shotaro Ishinomori's birth. A tokusatsu hero with a grotesque vampire-motif design, depicting parallel stories of a parent and child in the past and present.

Quotes

  • Wake up! Break free from the chains of destiny!!
  • It is a story of father and son revolving around the violin...
  • I want to protect the music that plays in the hearts of all people
  • The battle with Fangire does not end. It continues to the next generation
  • The past influences the present, and the present influences the past

Trivia

  • First Kamen Rider series work compatible with data broadcasting
  • Unique structure where past and present stories progress in parallel
  • Fangire tribe features stained glass-like designs
  • Protagonist Wataru has the peculiar habit of scavenging fish bones
  • Kivat is a bat monster allied with the Fangire tribe
  • The violin 'Bloody Rose' is a key item in the story

Alternate names

Kamen Rider Kiva Kiva MASKED RIDER KIVA Wataru's Transforming Hero

Tags

Kamen Rider Tokusatsu Vampire Fangire Transforming Hero 2000s Violin Parent-Child Story Heisei Rider

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Profile

Species
Modified Human (Fangire Armor User)
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
A monstrous hero with a vampire motif, clad in gothic armor featuring stained glass-like designs. Primarily black and red, with distinctive chain-like patterns on the neck and under the face. Possesses numerous form changes.
Height
Approximately 190cm (transformed)
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Chain-like patterns
  • Stained glass-like spots
  • Multiple form transformations
Iconic items
  • Bloody Rose (Violin)
  • Kivat (Bat Mascot)
  • Transformation Belt (Kivat-bat the 3rd)
  • Fangire Armor
  • Life-Draining Fangs

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Shy
Detailed personality
Shy and avoids contact with others, but shows hidden strong will and courage against Fangire crises. At the core lies the passion for violin inherited from his musician father.
Keywords
  • Shy
  • Brave
  • Music Lover
  • Strong Sense of Responsibility
  • Enigmatic
Motto
Protect the music that resonates in everyone's hearts
Talents
  • Transformation Ability
  • Combat Skills
  • Handling Fangire Armor
  • High Mental Strength
  • Violin Performance
Skills
  • Violin Crafting
  • Hand-to-Hand Combat
  • Weapon Use (Life-Draining Fangs, Armor Weapons)
  • Form Switching
  • Preventing Sabot Summoning
Motivation
Create an instrument surpassing the ultimate violin left by his father, protect humans from Fangire. Fulfill the destinies of parent and child.
Habits
Tends to keep distance from others but is passionate inside.
Music
Violin, Classical Music, Melodies that touch the heart
Favorite colors
Red, Black
Favorite foods
Fish bones
Disliked insects
Mosquitoes
Disliked situations
Conflicts with others, Surprise attacks

History

Backstory
In the 1986 past arc, genius violinist Kurenai Otoya becomes involved in the war with Fangire and learns of their threat. In the 2008 present arc, Wataru, who aims to create an instrument surpassing his father's ultimate violin "Bloody Rose," transforms due to a Fangire attack and battles the family's curse and destiny.
Debut date
January 27, 2008
Work title
Kamen Rider Kiva
Media type
TV series

First Transformation

Significant event
First Transformation
Description
Wataru is bitten by Kivat and transforms into Kamen Rider Kiva.

Intertwining of Past and Present

Significant event
Intertwining of Past and Present
Description
The father's past and son's present stories alternate, revealing the parent-child karma centered on the violin.

Ultimate Showdown

Significant event
Ultimate Showdown
Description
Against the threat of Sabot, Kiva and the Fangire's destinies lead to the final battle.

Relationships

Kurenai Otoya

Father

Father. Genius violinist and warrior who fought Fangire.

Nago Keisuke

Teammate

Warrior of the Magnificent Blue Sky Association who supports Kiva's battles together.

Asou Megumi

Teammate

Fangire hunter affiliated with the Blue Sky Association.

Kivat-bat the 3rd

Mascot

Kiva's transformation item bat.

Magnificent Blue Sky Association

Magnificent Blue Sky Association: unknown

Fangire

Fangire: unknown

Media appearances

Kamen Rider Kiva: King of the Demon Castle

Movie / Protagonist

Released on August 9, 2008

Kamen Rider Kiva

TV series / Protagonist

January 27, 2008 - January 18, 2009

Kamen Rider Series Games

Game / Playable character

Super Hero Taisen Series

Series / Regular

Adventure Battle DVD: You Too Become Kiva

Web / Protagonist

Voice cast and creators

Tomokazu Sugita

Voice actor
Tomokazu Sugita
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime version, narration, Kivat-bat the 3rd

Akira Ishida

Voice actor
Akira Ishida
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Tatsulot

Kōji Seto

Voice actor
Kōji Seto
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Wataru / Kamen Rider Kiva (live-action actor)
Notes
Lead actor

Shotaro Ishinomori

Creator name
Shotaro Ishinomori
Role
Original author

Toshiki Inoue

Creator name
Toshiki Inoue
Role
Writer

Toei

Creator name
Toei
Role
Animation Studio

TV Asahi

Creator name
TV Asahi
Role
Publisher

Yasuhiro Shina

Creator name
Yasuhiro Shina
Role
Character Designer

Related goods

Transformation Belt Kivat-bat the 3rd

Item name
Transformation Belt Kivat-bat the 3rd
Category
Accessory
Availability
Regular

Bloody Rose Replica Violin

Item name
Bloody Rose Replica Violin
Category
Accessory
Availability
Limited

S.H.Figuarts Kamen Rider Kiva

Item name
S.H.Figuarts Kamen Rider Kiva
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

TETRA-FANG Music CD

Item name
TETRA-FANG Music CD
Category
Digital
Availability
Regular

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