Kamen Rider Zangetsu

Kamen Rider Zangetsu or known as Takatora Kureshima is the older brother of Mitsuzane Kureshima, and the Yggdrasill Corporation Research and Development project leader and overseer. Referred to as the The White Armored Rider in his initial appearances, Takatora's alter egos are named as Zangetsu and Zangetsu Shin through the Sengoku Driver and Genesis Driver, respectively. Like the other Armored and New Generation Riders, Kamen Rider Zangetsu/Zangetsu Shin's forms are called Arms.

His personal Lockseeds are styled in pure Japanese. All of Takatora's Japanese Samurai-themed Arms' helmets share the title Kabuto, while his visors share the title Eye. As Armored Rider Zangetsu, Takatora's Sengoku Driver plays Japanese horagai music and announces Soiya it announces Iyo before every transformation. By pressing the Sengoku Driver's Cutting Blade down on the Lockseed after transforming from one to three times, he can activate one of three finishing moves based on his current Arms form: Squash, Au Lait, or Sparking. In addition to the Sengoku Driver's finishing moves, Zangetsu can perform a Fruits Charge finishing attack by inserting a Lockseed into the Drive Launch of his Musou Saber.

Publication Information

Gaim : Kamen Rider Zangetsu
Japanese : 白いのアーマードライダー
Version : Kamen Rider Gaim
Alter Egos : Takatora Kureshima
Type : Armored Riders
Affiliation :
- Yggdrasill Corporation
- Team Genesis
Gender : Male
Origin : Earth (Main Timeline Continuity)
Appeareance : Kamen Rider Gaim

As New Generation Rider Zangetsu Shin, Takatora's Genesis Driver announces Soda before every transformation. By pushing the Genesis Driver's Seaboll Compressor into the Energy Lockseed after transforming from one to two times, he can activate one of two finishing moves based on his current Arms form: Squash or Sparking. In addition to the Genesis Driver's finishing moves, Zangetsu Shin can perform a Sonic Volley finishing attack by inserting an Energy Lockseed into the Energy Drive Bay of his Sonic Arrow.

Arms

Kamen Rider Zangetsu

Zangetsu Ride Wear

Rider Indicator (Standard) / Rider Indicator (Watermelon Lockseed)

Zangetsu Ride Wear
- The Ride Wear is Zangetsu's default form undersuit, which is briefly seen during Zangetsu's transformation sequence before the Armor Part attaches or when he changes Arms. However, this form is completely vulnerable to any incoming attacks when shot at directly in the suit rather than at the Arms that is descending down on the Rider.
- Zangetsu is one of only a select few Armored Riders who are defaultly equipped with a Musou Saber side weapon, which is held on the left side of his Sengoku Driver with a holster. The Ride Wear that Zangetsu's Sengoku Driver has is easily identifiable through its Rider Indicator faceplate. The Rider Indicator only identifies what Ride Wear a Sengoku Driver contains for simplicity and can be replaced with extensions such as the Genesis Core or Senyo Joint.

Zangetsu Melon Arms

Zangetsu Melon Arms
- Origin : Earth (Main Timeline Continuity)
- Version : Kamen Rider Gaim
- Type : New Generation Amored Riders
- Arms : Melon
- Alter Ego : Takatora Kureshima
- Announcement : Soiya! (or Iyo!) Melon Arms : Tenka Gomen!
- Height : 206 cm.
- Weight : 109 kg.
- Punching power : 10.2 t.
- Kicking power : 13 t.
- Maximum jump height : 24 m.
- Maximum running speed : 100 m. per 6.1 sec.
- Appearances : Gaim Episodes 2, 4, 9, Sengoku Movie Battle, Gaim Gaiden: Duke, Gaim 10, 11, 27, 36, Movie War Full Throttle.
Melon Arms is Zangetsu's default honeydew-melon-based armored Japanese Samurai form. Accessed through the Melon Lockseed, this form bears the Melo Kabuto helmet with the Pulp Eye visor. This form debuts in episode 2. While assuming Melon Arms, Zangetsu dons the Melon Armor Part and his Arms Weapon is the Melon Defender. In terms of overall power stats, Zangetsu dominates by hitting harder than Gridon's hardest punch and Gaim/Kurokage's fiercest kicks. In terms of agility though, he outjumps Gaim in Pine Arms by two whole meters, and is about as fast as Baron in Banana Arms.
Zangetsu moves at blinding speeds in quick succession during close combat. Utility-wise, Zangetsu can also use the Melon Defender as a weapon and can be thrown as a boomerang and also use the Musou Saber at ridiculous swinging speeds with the option of also using it as a firearm weapon, countering even Armored Rider Ryugen, who specializes in gunslinging. As a result, Zangetsu is considered as the strongest Armored Rider among the original seven Sengoku Driver users as he was able to defeat five out of six Armored Riders consecutively without breaking a sweat and was able to withstand Armored Rider Kurokage's Matsubokkuri Sparking.
As the strongest out of the original Sengoku Driver users, Zangetsu is even able to fight toe to toe against Zangetsu Shin, an upgraded form using the superior Genesis Driver and superior Class-S Lockseed despite the fact that not even Armored Rider Bravo could stand a chance against Gaim's Jimber Lemon Arms, a slightly weaker or equivalent to the Genesis Driver's output. Zangetsu is also able to deflect Sonic Arrow shots with relative ease where as Armored Rider Baron and Armored Rider Gaim both struggled against New Generation Rider Sigurd.
Takatora retired this form's use when given the new Genesis Driver, transforming into Zangetsu Shin, but recovered his old Sengoku Driver after his Genesis Driver was taken from him. Unfortunately, he permanently lost the ability to transform into Zangetsu when his Sengoku Driver and Melon Lockseed were destroyed while fighting Mitsuzane as Zangetsu Shin. However, in Movie War Full Throttle, he acquires one of Mecha Kurokage's Sengoku Driver after his younger brother destroys the Mecha Kurokages and a new Melon Lockseed which changes from a single Helheim fruit left by Mai's power.

This Arms has at least three finishing attacks.

Sengoku Driver finisher
- Mujin Kick : Unknown, as this finisher was only revealed through the Zangetsu Lockseed and Melon Energy variation.
- Melon Musou Zan : Zangetsu activates the Squash function on his Sengoku Driver and charges the Musou Saber with melon-shaped energy before slashing the enemy.
- Melou Blast : Zangetsu activates the Squash function on his Sengoku Driver and throws his Melon Defender charged with maskmelon-shaped energy at the enemy before slashing them with the Musou Saber

Zangetsu Watermelon Arms

Zangetsu Watermelon Arms
- Origin : Earth (Main Timeline Continuity)
- Version : Kamen Rider Gaim
- Type : New Generation Amored Riders
- Arms : Watermelon
- Alter Ego : Takatora Kureshima
- Announcement : Soiya! Watermelon Arms : Midare-dama, Ba-Ba-Ba-Bang!
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- Maximum jump height : 25 m
- Maximum running speed : 100 m per 6.0 sec.
- Appearances : Gaim Gaiden: Kamen Rider Zangetsu.
Watermelon Arms is Zangetsu's watermelon-based armored Japanese Samurai form, which is accessed through the experimental Watermelon Lockseed. While assuming Watermelon Arms, Zangetsu dons the Watermelon Armor Part and his Arms Weapon is the Watermelon Gatling Gun. Takatora only used this form once during his final battle with Touka Akatsuki. After that, he never used the Watermelon Lockseed again due to the recoil caused by his Watermelon Gatling Gun weakening him.

Zangetsu Jimber Melon Arms

Zangetsu Jimber Melon Arms
- Origin : Earth (Main Timeline Continuity)
- Version : Kamen Rider Gaim
- Type : New Generation Amored Riders
- Arms : Jimber Melon
- Alter Ego :
- Announcement : Soiya! Mix: Jimber Melon! Ha-Ha!
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- Appearances : Gaim novel, S.I.C. Hero Saga
Jimber Melon Arms is Zangetsu's honeydew melon/cantaloupe-based armored Japanese Samurai/Archer form, which is accessed through the simultaneous use of the Melon Lockseed and Melon Energy Lockseed. While assuming Jimber Melon Arms, Zangetsu's Arms Weapons are the Musou Saber and the Sonic Arrow.

Others

These Arms involve Lockseeds that are normally used by a different Armored Rider. All of these forms are exclusive to Kamen Rider Gaim Hyper Battle DVD: Fresh Orange Arms is Born!, where Takatora tests out different Arms to use in his battle against Kouta and his new Fresh Orange Arms.

Zangetsu Ichigo Arms

Zangetsu Ichigo Arms
- Origin : Earth (Main Timeline Continuity)
- Version : Kamen Rider Gaim
- Type : New Generation Amored Riders
- Arms : Ichigo
- Alter Ego : Takatora Kureshima
- Announcement : Soiya! Ichigo Arms : Shushutto Spark!
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- Appearances : Gaim Hyper Battle DVD : Fresh Orange Arms is Born!.
Ichigo Arms is Zangetsu's strawberry-based armored Japanese Ninja form. Accessed through the Ichigo Lockseed, this form bears the Berry Kabuto helmet with the Pulp Eye visor. While assuming Ichigo Arms, Zangetsu dons the Ichigo Armor Part and his Arms Weapon is the Ichigo Kunai.
Ichigo Arms is normally used by Kamen Rider Gaim, but this is the first of three forms that Takatora tests out in the Hyper Battle DVD. However, he claimed that it was too cute for him to use. In Kamen Rider Battle: Ganbarizing, it is locked to a special Zangetsu Ganbarizing Card, along with Decade Arms

Zangetsu Budou Arms

Zangetsu Budou Arms
- Origin : Earth (Main Timeline Continuity)
- Version : Kamen Rider Gaim
- Type : New Generation Amored Riders
- Arms : Budou
Users :
- Mitsuzane Kureshima (Primary Users)
- Takatora Kureshima
Announcement : Soiya! Budou Arms : Ryu, Hou, Ha-Ha-Ha!
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Appearances : Gaim Hyper Battle DVD : Fresh Orange Arms is Born!.

Budou Arms is Zangetsu's grape-based armored Chinese Soldier form. Accessed through the Budou Lockseed, this form bears the Syoryumen helmet with the Ryugan. Doubles as a pun on visor. While assuming Budou Arms, Zangetsu dons the Budou Armor Part and his Arms Weapon is the Budou Ryuhou.

Budou Arms is normally used by Kamen Rider Ryugen, but this is the second of three forms that Takatora tests out in the Hyper Battle DVD. However, he claimed that a sword is a lot easier to use than a gun. In Kamen Rider Battle: Ganbarizing, it is locked to a special Zangetsu Ganbarizing Card, along with Mango Arms.

Zangetsu Mango Arms

Zangetsu Mango Arms
- Origin : Earth (Main Timeline Continuity)
- Version : Kamen Rider Gaim
- Type : New Generation Amored Riders
- Arms : Mango
Users :
- Kaito Kumon (Primary Users)
- Takatora Kureshima
Announcement : Soiya! Fourze Arms : Seishun Switch On!
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Appearances : Gaim Hyper Battle DVD : Fresh Orange Arms is Born!.

Mango Arms is Zangetsu's mango-based armored European Knight form. Accessed through the Mango Lockseed, this form bears the Go Casque helmet with the Go Sight visor. While assuming Mango Arms, Zangetsu dons the Mango Armor Part and his Arms Weapon is the Mango Punisher.

Mango Arms is normally used by Kamen Rider Baron, but this is the third and final form that Takatora tests out in the Hyper Battle DVD. He commented that this is a power-type form and he will try it. In Kamen Rider Battle: Ganbarizing, it is locked to a special Zangetsu Ganbarizing Card, along with Budou Arms. In an earlier promotion, Zangetsu Shin is shown to use the Mango Lockseed in the Genesis Driver, not Zangetsu.

Zangetsu Suika Arms

Zangetsu Suika Arms
- Origin : Earth (Main Timeline Continuity)
- Version : Kamen Rider Gaim
- Type : New Generation Amored Riders
- Arms : Suika
Users :
- Takatora Kureshima
- Kouta Kazuraba (Primary Users)
Announcement : Soiya! Suika Arms : Odama Big Bang! (Bowling pins falling)
Height : 311 cm.
Weight : 523 kg.
Punching power : 33.2 t.
Kicking power : 51.8 t.
Maximum jump height : 3 m.
Maximum running speed : 100 m. per 9.8 sec.
Appearances : Gaim Novel, Gaim TV series

Suika Arms is Zangetsu's colossal mecha-like watermelon-based armored Japanese Samurai form. Accessed through the Suika Lockseed, this form bears the Suika Head helmet with an unspecified visor. While assuming Suika Arms, Zangetsu dons the Suika Armor Part and his Arms Weapon is the Suika Sojinto. This form can also interchange into three modes.

Yoroi Mode : Suika Arms' warrior mode, which equips Zangetsu with the Suika Sojinto for combat.
Odama Mode : Suika Arms' watermelon mode, which encases Zangetsu's entire body to use either for offensive/defensive purposes or as a mode of transportation.
Gyro Mode : Suika Arms' flight mode, which allows Zangetsu to fire seed-like bullets from the fingertips.

Suika Arms is the most massive Arms Change, and it shows by having the most monstrous punching and kicking power once in Yoroi Mode. Consequentially, it also has the worst jumping height in all of Rider history, and any Rider can practically outrun it. Though this is rendered moot thanks to Odama Mode and Gyro Mode. Also, after a utilization, the Suika Lockseed's color becomes grey, indicating that its energy is low and needs time to recharge back to its green color before it can be used again. This form is exclusive to Kamen Rider Gaim (novel), though it was originally intended to be used by Zangetsu in the TV series until Mitsuzane stole the Suika Lockseed and gave it to Gaim.

Finishers

Twin Bladed Slice : Zangetsu activates the Squash function on his Sengoku Driver and traps the target in a watermelon energy ball. Then, he slashes the "watermelon" all over until the energy ball blows up, raining fire and "watermelon flesh" as the target is destroyed.

Zangetsu Fourze Arms

Zangetsu Ichigo Arms
- Origin : Earth (Main Timeline Continuity)
- Version : Kamen Rider Gaim
- Type : New Generation Amored Riders
- Arms : Fourze
- Alter Ego :
- Announcement : Soiya! Fourze Arms : Seishun Switch On!
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- Appearances : Gaim & Wizard : The Fateful Sengoku Movie Battle.
Fourze Arms is a Legend Rider Arms based on Kamen Rider Fourze's Base States, which is accessed through the Fourze Lockseed. While assuming Fourze Arms, Zangetsu dons the Fourze Armor Part and his Arms Weapon is the Rocket Module.
An apparent side effect of the Legend Rider Lockseeds is channeling the represented Rider's personality, with Takatora almost calling out "Space is Here!" before stopping himself halfway. Zangetsu is the only Armored Rider to resist as such, likely due to his opposing personality.

In this form, Zangetsu is able to perform one of two finishing attacks.

Rider Rocket Drill Kick : After jumping high up, Zangetsu manifests the Drill Module on his leg as he descends with a side kick.
Rider Rocket Punch : A punch attack with the Rocket Module.

He was not, however, shown to activate a function on his Sengoku Driver beforehand for either finisher. The Fourze Lockseed's phrases for the Sengoku Driver functions are in the toyline.

Squash : Limit Break
Au Lait : Drill On
Sparking : Rocket On

Zangetsu Decade Arms

Zangetsu Decade Arms
- Origin : Earth (Main Timeline Continuity)
- Version : Kamen Rider Gaim
- Type : New Generation Amored Riders
- Arms : Decade
- Alter Ego :
- Announcement : Soiya! Decade Arms : Hakaisha on the Road!
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Decade Arms is a Legend Rider Arms based on Kamen Rider Decade's default form, which is accessed through the Decade Lockseed. While assuming Decade Arms, Zangetsu dons the Decade Armor Part and his Arms Weapon is the Ride Booker. In Kamen Rider Battle: Ganbarizing, it is locked to a special Zangetsu Ganbarizing Card, along with Ichigo Arms.

Zangetsu Kabuto Arms

Zangetsu Kabuto Arms
- Origin : Earth (Main Timeline Continuity)
- Version : Kamen Rider Gaim
- Type : New Generation Amored Riders
- Arms : Kabuto
- Alter Ego :
- Announcement : Soiya! Kabuto Arms : Ten no Michi My Way!
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Kabuto Arms is a Legend Rider Arms based on Kamen Rider Kabuto's Rider Form, which is accessed through the Kabuto Lockseed. While assuming Kabuto Arms, Zangetsu dons the Kabuto Armor Part and his Arms Weapon is the Kabuto Kunai Gun.

Zangetsu Shin

Main Article : Kamen Rider Zangetsu Shin Characters
- Melon Energy Arms is Zangetsu Shin's default Yubari King cantaloupe-based armored Japanese Samurai/Archer form, as well as the evolved form of Zangetsu. Accessed through the Melon Energy Lockseed, this form bears the Barilon Kabuto helmet with the Steering Eye visor.

Equipment

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