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Kamen Rider Dark Kiva (仮面ライダーダークキバ, Kamen Raidā Dāku Kiba), also known as in dialogue as the Kiva of Darkness (闇のキバ, Yami no Kiba) is a power passed down through generations in the Royal Fangire family from parent to child via Kivat-Bat the 2nd.
It may refer to any the following characters:
Kamen Rider Dark Kiva[]
- "Gaburi!"
- ―Dark Kivat's transformation announcement[src]
- Rider Height: 205 cm
- Rider Weight: 112 kg
- Ability Parameters[1]
- Punching Power: 20 t
- Usual kicking Power: 35 t
- Maximum Jump Height: 250 m
- Maximum Running Speed: 100 m. per 1.2 sec
Dark Kiva only appears to have one form, similar to that of Kiva Emperor Form, only in black and red. However, Dark Kiva does not require the use of a being such as Tatsulot to achieve this form. As Dark Kiva, the wearer has access to a unlimited potential of power that is hindered for Kiva such as telekinesis and the use of the Kiva insignia as a weapon.
In search of power stronger than the Saga armor, the Fangire created a new armor meant for the second king. The armor is also known in dialogue as the "Kiva of Darkness" (闇のキバ, Yami no Kiba), and can reach its limits by accessing the wearer's natural abilities, but it has the drawback of making the wearer lose control. The first King, now equipped with the Dark Kiva armor used the Wake Up III finisher "King's World End" during the fight against the Legendorgas. Due to the huge loss of Fangire life after the finisher was used, Knight and Pawn sealed off the use of the finishing attack.[2]
Kamen Rider Dark Kiva has the following parts:
- King's Persona (キングス・ペルソナ, Kingusu Perusona): Dark Kiva's helmet. The bat-like wings on the head are called "Zenon Stabilizers", and spreads the stress on the user's brain by maximizing the demonic power of the user and armor.
- Darkness Breast (ダークネスブレスト, Dākunesu Buresuto): A depressant called Darkness Tar is applied to the armor to control the demonic power which is amplified by the 3 Demon Emperor Stones to prevent self destruction. The silver stripe in the center is called the Satan's Vessel (サタンベッセル, Satan Besseru). It is an energy conduit which is connected to Kivat-Bat II to control the demonic power.
- Demon Emperor Stone (魔皇石, Ma Ō Ishi): Like Kiva Emperor Form, the stones control the air, water and Earth, and amplifies the strength of the user by ten. The purity is higher than Emperor Form's 3 stones and has stronger amplification powers.
- Darkness Veil (ダークネスベール, Dākunesu Bēru): The cape. It can neutralize all physical attacks in the world. By swinging the cape, Dark Kiva can generate a blade of darkness to penetrate enemy defenses.
- Satan Mail (サタンメイル, Satan Meiru): The undersuit made of GaoraDoran leather. The material is rare, and it is made using the finest quality 1200 year-old Doran leather, and boasts 3 times the defense of Kiva's armor.
- Bloody Shoulder (ブラッディショルダー, Buraddi Shorudā): The shoulder armor made of polished Bloody Stone, has a blade that is sharp enough to cut like a razor with just a touch. It functions as armor and a powerful weapon in close combat.
- Bloody Armor (ブラッディアーマー, Buraddi Āmā): The bright crimson armor made of Bloody Stone. It is said it is not possible to refine it further, it stores demonic power and combines the power with the user.
- Stabilize Shadow (スタビライズシャドー, Sutabiraizu Shadō): The black lines on the Bloody Armor. They are restraint bands made of Darkness Tar with the purpose of cooling down the demonic power to protect the user from being overpowered and self destructing as a result.
Kamen Rider Dark Kiva has the following finishers:
- Darkness Hell Crash (ダークネスヘルクラッシュ, Dākunesu Heru Kurasshu): Referred to by Kivat-Bat the 2nd as "Wake Up One," the Darkness Hell Crash is a punch with the force of 65t. When performed, day turns into night with blood red fog. Dark Kiva then does a flying punch with his right arm.
- King's Burst End (キングスバーストエンド, Kingusu Bāsuto Endo): Referred to by Kivat-Bat the 2nd as "Wake Up Two," the King's Burst End is a Darkness Moon Break-style kick with the force of 180t and green energy blades.
- King's World End (キングスワールドエンド, Kingusu Wārudo Endo): Referred to by Kivat-Bat the 2nd as "Wake Up Three," a self-destruct attack with an unknown amount of power. It was not used in the series.
Equipment[]
- Kivat-Bat the 2nd - King's Kivat partner and servant.
- Dark Kivat Belt - Transformation device that forms when Kivat bites King.
- Fuestles - Whistle-like devices that activate a function, depending on the Fuestle.
Weapons[]
- Zanvat Sword - Dark Kiva's personal weapon.
Legend Rider Devices[]
- KamenRide: Dark Kiva (カメンライドダークキバ, Kamenraido Dāku Kiba): A Rider Card containing the power of Kamen Rider Dark Kiva.
This Dark Kiva Wizard Ring (ダークキバウィザードリング, Dāku Kiba Wizādo Ringu) which bears the likeness of Kamen Rider Dark Kiva is exclusive to Kamen Rider Wizard's Wizard Ring toyline. When used by a Wizardriver wearer, it would be able to summon Kamen Rider Dark Kiva.
- "(Digital beeping) Dark Kiva!"
- ―Activation announcement[src]
- "Yami no yoroi o matotta Fangire no oh wa... Dark Kiva da!
Translation: The Fangire king that wears the dark armor is... (Clock ticking noise) Dark Kiva! (闇の鎧をまとったファンガイアの王は…ダークキバだ! )" - ―Secondary activation announcement[src]
- "Rider Time! Wake Up! Dark Kiva!"
- ―Transformation announcement in the Ziku-Driver's right-hand slot[src]
- "(Right-hand Ridewatch's announcement)! Armor Time! (Violin music) Wake Up! Dark Kiva!"
- ―Transformation announcement in the Ziku-Driver's left-hand slot[src]
- "Finish Time! Dark Kiva! Darkness Time (Break/Burst/Jack)!"
- ―Finisher announcement in left-hand slot[src]
Dark Kiva Ridewatch (ダークキバライドウォッチ, Dāku Kiba Raidowotchi): Based on Kamen Rider Dark Kiva, this Ridewatch would provide access to the DarkKivaArmor. It is dated 2008. This Ridewatch was one of the five winners of a poll held by Bandai to select Riders to be used in a five-pack of DX Ridewatches.
- Kamen Rider Dark Kiva (仮面ライダーダークキバ, Kamen Raidā Dāku Kiba, Masked Rider Dark Kiva)
Behind the Scenes[]
Portrayal[]
Having several users, Kamen Rider Dark Kiva had two suit actors. The main suit actor for Dark Kiva (King) was Seiji Takaiwa (高岩 成二, Takaiwa Seiji), who was also suit actor for Kamen Rider Kiva and Garulu. When used by Otoya Kurenai and Taiga Nobori, Dark Kiva's suit actor is Eitoku (永徳, Eitoku), who was also suit actor for Kamen Rider Saga and Dogga.
Appearances[]
- Kamen Rider Kiva
- Episode 38: Erlking: Mother and Child Reunion
- Episode 39: Shout: Targeted Brother
- Episode 45: With You: Final Transformation
- Episode 46: Full Stop: Farewell, Otoya
- Episode 47: Break the Chain: Obey Me!
- Episode 48/Finale: Finale: The Inheritors of Kiva
- Kamen Rider Decade
- Episode 20: The Nega-World's Dark Riders
- Episode 21: The Walking All-Rider Album
- Kamen Rider Decade: World Destruction Chapter
- D-Video Special: Kamen Rider 4
- Kamen Rider Brave: ~Let's Survive! Revival of the Beast Rider Squad!~
- Kamen Rider Drive Saga: Kamen Rider Brain
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "TV Asahi's page for Dark Kiva". https://web.archive.org/web/20121024000555/http://www.tv-asahi.co.jp/kiva/rider/darkkiva_00.html?keepThis=true&TB_iframe=true&height=420&width=400.
- ↑ https://www.kamen-rider-official.com/dictionaries/works_search?utf8=%E2%9C%93&search_dictionaries_form%5Bkamen_rider_id=9&search_dictionaries_form%5Bicon=11&initial=%E3%81%9F