Kamen Rider Den-O & Kiva: Climax Deka
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film in the Kamen Rider franchise
. Climax Deka is the second film to feature the characters of the television drama Kamen Rider Den-O
and the first to feature the characters of Kamen Rider Kiva
. It opened in theaters on April 12, 2008 as part of the . In its first weekend, it took the top spot at the Japanese box offices, unseating the Japanese release of Cloverfield
. In the end, it grossed 730 million yen, over double the normal revenue for a Kamen Rider film.Though it is considered the first Heisei rider teamup however the Story focuse more on Den-O than Kiva
, Ryoutaro and the DenLiner gang have set up a detective agency called the who seek to keep the Imagin that survived the Junction Point in check after an Imagin stole a spare Den-O Pass from Owner while he was training. While pursuing the Pink Rabbit Imagin via car chase, they cross paths with the Horse Fangire as Den-O and the Tarōs battle them, killing the two monsters and not finding the Den-O Pass on either. Soon after, the DenLiner Police are joined by detective Kazuya Suzuki, who tells them of an "Evil Organization" that is making itself known in the criminal underworld. After R-Ryotaro's "arrest spree", Ryotaro and Kazuya encounter Wataru Kurenai
and Shizuka as they are suspiciously digging up items for a new violin varnish. After a small spat with U-Ryotaro and an unintentional possession of Wataru by Momotaros, Ryotaro and Kazuya locate the base of the Evil Organization after Wataru tips them off. There, before being chased out, they find Yuto with the organization's leader, the Imagin Negataros, and a man that Kazuya recognizes as wanted criminal Seiya Kuroki. Acting on his own, Kazuya attempts to arrest Kuroki, only to be ambushed by the Clown Imagin. However, with a drunk Deneb and Naomi as a distraction, Yuto, who has been working incognito, attempts to free Kazuya. Before he can ambush Sarah with a metal bat, he is possessed by Urataros who manages to successfully woo her and wrest the gun away. Yuto kicks Urataros out as he fights her and the Clown Imagin as Kuroki arrives, with K-Ryotaro providing backup. Negataros takes his leave while activating the detonation device with everyone making it out.
At the DenLiner, after Kazuya apologises for almost getting everyone killed and explaining his reasons to be avenging his father Kazuma, Yuto reveals Negataros's plans. Despite telling them that he's too strong, the DenLiner Police decide to attack at full strength together. The next day, Negataros begins to set his plan in motion with Kamen Riders Den-O and Zeronos, along with their Imagin partners, standing in his way while Suzuki arrests Kuroki after the DenLiner takes him and his posse away from the fight. However, Negataros uses the Den-O Pass to become Nega Den-O as the fight begins. As the Tarōs deal with the Fangires, Zeronos battles the Clown Imagin while Den-O dukes it out with Nega Den-O. Nega Den-O easily gains the upper hand against all four Den-O forms, but before he can finish him off, Kamen Rider Kiva arrives to turn the tables as Den-O Climax Form joins him in a Double Rider Kick
. The impact forces Negataros out of his Rider form. Refusing to accept defeat, Nega Den-O escapes in the Nega DenLiner with DenLiner and ZeroLiner in pursuit. Castle Doran joins the fight as all three giants destroy the Nega DenLiner, taking out Negataros for good. Soon after, Ryotaro takes Kazuya to 1986 to see Kazuma as he was interviewing Otoya on an investigation, giving the young detective closure. Though they succeeded in their mission to stop Negataros, Momotaros decides to keep the DenLiner Police going as he considers being a cop a cool thing. After they succeed in cornering a couple of crooks, Deneb attempts to ask for Yuto to join the DenLiner Police, failing to see the crooks they cornered escape with the DenLiner Police and Yuto chasing after them.
: A shy young man who teams up with Kivat to fight the Fangire race and protect humanity from them.: Called "Kivat" for short, he is a solid character with dry wit, tending to have a bitter attitude. He formed a partnership with Wataru to give him the power of Kiva.: A 14-year-old girl who is able to get around the shyness of Wataru, being a motherly figure to him as he teaches her how to play the violin.: Wataru's father, a ladies' man and a master violinist. His exploits of battle against the Fangire take place in 1986.
on the movie poster. Briefly possesses Yuto Sakurai to the latter's initial dissatisfaction.: The physically strongest of the Imagin that are linked to Ryotaro, aiding him physically or in Ax Form to fight other Imagin. Kintaros is seen using a shotgun
on the movie poster.: The most childish of the Tarōs Ryotaro became contracted to, aiding him physically or in Gun Form to fight other Imagin. Ryutaros is seen using a sniper rifle
on the movie poster.: The sole Imagin contracted to Yuto, aiding him physically or in Vega Form to fight other Imagin.
. But the other Tarōs have different ideas of their own, from Urataros' Romance film
to Kintaros's Wabi-sabi
and then Ryutaros' animal movie
. By the time Kivat throws in his own ideal movie, a biopic telling his life story from 22 years ago, the credits to the short start up and he bites Momotaros in frustration while the other Tarōs leave to see the movie.
Insert songs:
Ending theme
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film in the Kamen Rider franchise
Kamen Rider Series
The is a metaseries of manga and tokusatsu television programs and films created by manga artist Shotaro Ishinomori. The various Kamen Rider media generally feature a motorcycle-riding superhero with an insect motif who fights supervillains often referred to as...
. Climax Deka is the second film to feature the characters of the television drama Kamen Rider Den-O
Kamen Rider Den-O
is the seventeenth installment in the popular Kamen Rider Series of tokusatsu programs. It is a joint collaboration between Ishimori Productions and Toei. It premiered January 28, 2007 on TV Asahi, and concluded airing on January 20, 2008...
and the first to feature the characters of Kamen Rider Kiva
Kamen Rider Kiva
is the title of the 2008 Kamen Rider Japanese tokusatsu television series produced by Toei Company and Ishimori Productions. It premiered on January 27, 2008, following the finale of Kamen Rider Den-O. It aired as a part of TV Asahi's 2008 Super Hero Time block with Engine Sentai Go-onger...
. It opened in theaters on April 12, 2008 as part of the . In its first weekend, it took the top spot at the Japanese box offices, unseating the Japanese release of Cloverfield
Cloverfield
Cloverfield is a 2008 American disaster-monster film directed by Matt Reeves, produced by J. J. Abrams and written by Drew Goddard.The film follows six young New Yorkers attending a going-away party on the night that a gigantic monster attacks the city...
. In the end, it grossed 730 million yen, over double the normal revenue for a Kamen Rider film.Though it is considered the first Heisei rider teamup however the Story focuse more on Den-O than Kiva
Plot
Set after the events of Kamen Rider Den-OKamen Rider Den-O
is the seventeenth installment in the popular Kamen Rider Series of tokusatsu programs. It is a joint collaboration between Ishimori Productions and Toei. It premiered January 28, 2007 on TV Asahi, and concluded airing on January 20, 2008...
, Ryoutaro and the DenLiner gang have set up a detective agency called the who seek to keep the Imagin that survived the Junction Point in check after an Imagin stole a spare Den-O Pass from Owner while he was training. While pursuing the Pink Rabbit Imagin via car chase, they cross paths with the Horse Fangire as Den-O and the Tarōs battle them, killing the two monsters and not finding the Den-O Pass on either. Soon after, the DenLiner Police are joined by detective Kazuya Suzuki, who tells them of an "Evil Organization" that is making itself known in the criminal underworld. After R-Ryotaro's "arrest spree", Ryotaro and Kazuya encounter Wataru Kurenai
Kamen Rider Kiva (character)
is the primary protagonist and eponymous character of the 2008 Kamen Rider Series, Kamen Rider Kiva. "Kiva" is an abbreviation for "KING OF VAMPIRE", which plays in Kiva's connections to the Fangire King. The Japanese name also comes from a reading for the word .-Wataru Kurenai: is a shy young man...
and Shizuka as they are suspiciously digging up items for a new violin varnish. After a small spat with U-Ryotaro and an unintentional possession of Wataru by Momotaros, Ryotaro and Kazuya locate the base of the Evil Organization after Wataru tips them off. There, before being chased out, they find Yuto with the organization's leader, the Imagin Negataros, and a man that Kazuya recognizes as wanted criminal Seiya Kuroki. Acting on his own, Kazuya attempts to arrest Kuroki, only to be ambushed by the Clown Imagin. However, with a drunk Deneb and Naomi as a distraction, Yuto, who has been working incognito, attempts to free Kazuya. Before he can ambush Sarah with a metal bat, he is possessed by Urataros who manages to successfully woo her and wrest the gun away. Yuto kicks Urataros out as he fights her and the Clown Imagin as Kuroki arrives, with K-Ryotaro providing backup. Negataros takes his leave while activating the detonation device with everyone making it out.
At the DenLiner, after Kazuya apologises for almost getting everyone killed and explaining his reasons to be avenging his father Kazuma, Yuto reveals Negataros's plans. Despite telling them that he's too strong, the DenLiner Police decide to attack at full strength together. The next day, Negataros begins to set his plan in motion with Kamen Riders Den-O and Zeronos, along with their Imagin partners, standing in his way while Suzuki arrests Kuroki after the DenLiner takes him and his posse away from the fight. However, Negataros uses the Den-O Pass to become Nega Den-O as the fight begins. As the Tarōs deal with the Fangires, Zeronos battles the Clown Imagin while Den-O dukes it out with Nega Den-O. Nega Den-O easily gains the upper hand against all four Den-O forms, but before he can finish him off, Kamen Rider Kiva arrives to turn the tables as Den-O Climax Form joins him in a Double Rider Kick
Rider Kick
The is the finishing move from the Kamen Rider Series. It has traditionally consisted of a flying side kick and is used against the monster/kaijin after it has been weakened from fighting with the Rider. Throughout the various Kamen Rider series, it has taken many different forms and has become...
. The impact forces Negataros out of his Rider form. Refusing to accept defeat, Nega Den-O escapes in the Nega DenLiner with DenLiner and ZeroLiner in pursuit. Castle Doran joins the fight as all three giants destroy the Nega DenLiner, taking out Negataros for good. Soon after, Ryotaro takes Kazuya to 1986 to see Kazuma as he was interviewing Otoya on an investigation, giving the young detective closure. Though they succeeded in their mission to stop Negataros, Momotaros decides to keep the DenLiner Police going as he considers being a cop a cool thing. After they succeed in cornering a couple of crooks, Deneb attempts to ask for Yuto to join the DenLiner Police, failing to see the crooks they cornered escape with the DenLiner Police and Yuto chasing after them.
Characters
: A very unlucky young man who discovers the Rider Pass, discovers that he is an individual known as a Singularity Point, and the man destined to become Den-O to fight the Imagin and protect time and space.: Another Singularity Point like Ryotaro, , as she came to be called as she regressed in age due to certain events in the TV series, helps in protecting time and space while keeping the Tarōs in line. Other than her heightened physical strength, Hana also uses a bazooka as her weapon of choice.: The waitress of the dining car of the DenLiner who is extremely hyper and does not get surprised easily, sticking to her belief of making only coffee despite her batch being poorly made to non-Imagin.: The strange man who owns the DenLiner and has a habit of speaking in riddles when it comes to the nature of time. He becomes Chief Inspector of the DenLiner police, forming to get the Rider Pass back from Negataros.: Ryotaro's elder sister, Hana's future mother and owner of the Milk Dipper.: A past incarnation of Airi's fiance who disappeared from time and Hana's future father. He has fought alongside Ryotaro as his ally.: Cassanova journalist who is always looking for a new good story to restore his magazine, sometimes revealing Imagin attacks to Ryotaro this way. A regular customer at Milk Dipper, he always tries to court Airi.: A self-styled super counselor, Miura is also a Milk Dipper regular who tries to court Airi. Miura is the only minor character to be somewhat aware of the Tarōs' possessions of Ryotaro, believing them to be "evil spirits".: A shy young man who teams up with Kivat to fight the Fangire race and protect humanity from them.: Called "Kivat" for short, he is a solid character with dry wit, tending to have a bitter attitude. He formed a partnership with Wataru to give him the power of Kiva.: A 14-year-old girl who is able to get around the shyness of Wataru, being a motherly figure to him as he teaches her how to play the violin.: Wataru's father, a ladies' man and a master violinist. His exploits of battle against the Fangire take place in 1986.
Imagin
The are the main antagonist group in Kamen Rider Den-O. Only the good Imagin have survived the Junction Point while most of the evil Imagin are erased from history. The four become members of the newly made , a law-enforcement group to prevent changes in the past by Imagin who also survived the Junction Point and form an army under Negataros.: The hot-headed Imagin that first possesses Ryotaro, aiding him physically or in Sword Form to fight other Imagin. Now that his contract is fulfilled, Momotaros co-leads his comrades against his lookalike Negataros. Momotaros is seen using a revolver on the movie poster, but single-handedly uses a shotgun while on the Machine DenBird in the movie. Briefly possesses Wataru Kurenai by accident while attempting to possess Ryotaro, thanks to Urataros: The smooth-talking Imagin that possesses Ryotaro, aiding him physically or in Rod Form to fight other Imagin. Urataros is seen using a pistolPistol
When distinguished as a subset of handguns, a pistol is a handgun with a chamber that is integral with the barrel, as opposed to a revolver, wherein the chamber is separate from the barrel as a revolving cylinder. Typically, pistols have an effective range of about 100 feet.-History:The pistol...
on the movie poster. Briefly possesses Yuto Sakurai to the latter's initial dissatisfaction.: The physically strongest of the Imagin that are linked to Ryotaro, aiding him physically or in Ax Form to fight other Imagin. Kintaros is seen using a shotgun
Shotgun
A shotgun is a firearm that is usually designed to be fired from the shoulder, which uses the energy of a fixed shell to fire a number of small spherical pellets called shot, or a solid projectile called a slug...
on the movie poster.: The most childish of the Tarōs Ryotaro became contracted to, aiding him physically or in Gun Form to fight other Imagin. Ryutaros is seen using a sniper rifle
Sniper rifle
In military and law enforcement terminology, a sniper rifle is a precision-rifle used to ensure more accurate placement of bullets at longer ranges than other small arms. A typical sniper rifle is built for optimal levels of accuracy, fitted with a telescopic sight and chambered for a military...
on the movie poster.: The sole Imagin contracted to Yuto, aiding him physically or in Vega Form to fight other Imagin.
Fangire
The are the main antagonist group in Kamen Rider Kiva. Other than the , the others appeared in only human form before being destroyed by Zeronos Vega Form.Movie-exclusive characters
: A faint-hearted rookie detective investigating the crimes committed by the Evil Orginzation. He seems perpetually confused by the details of Ryoutaro's possession by the Taros', and R-Ryotaro's, U-Ryotaro's and M-Wataru' antics do not help the situation.: A detective in 1986 who is Kazuya's father. He died on duty, just before Kazuya was born.: A criminal on the wanted list who aid Negataros in return for world domination. In the end, he is arrested by Kazuya after a fist fight.: Kuroki's right hand and the Clown Imagin's contract holder, she is defeated by Kohana.: The villain of the movie, founder of the Evil Organization that he terms as the "Negataros Corps". He and a select few Imagin are stray Imagin who evaded the fate of the other evil Imagin when Kai ceased to exist.: One of Negataros's Imagin followers. His form is based on legend of the . His contractor is a robber who is working with the Horse Fangire.: One of Negataros's Imagin followers. His form is based on the story The from The Picture-Book without Pictures. His contractor is Sarah.Short film
Alongside Climax Deka, the animated short was shown as a double feature and is a , much like Momotaros's Summer Vacation in using live action photographs, 3D computer graphics, and traditional animation. In it, Kivat describes the history of motion pictures until Momotaros knocks him off and wonders what kind of movie they're going to be in, imagining a pirate movieAdventure film
Adventure films are a genre of film.Unlike pure, low-budget action films they often use their action scenes preferably to display and explore exotic locations in an energetic way....
. But the other Tarōs have different ideas of their own, from Urataros' Romance film
Romance film
Romance films are love stories that focus on passion, emotion, and the affectionate involvement of the main characters and the journey that their love takes through courtship or marriage. Romance films make the love story or the search for love the main plot focus...
to Kintaros's Wabi-sabi
Wabi-sabi
represents a comprehensive Japanese world view or aesthetic centered on the acceptance of transience. The aesthetic is sometimes described as one of beauty that is "imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete"...
and then Ryutaros' animal movie
Children's film
A children's film is a film aimed for children as its audience. As opposed to a family film, no special effort is made to make the film attractive for other audiences. The film may or may not be about children. In Unshrinking the Kids: Children's Cinema and the Family Film which is a chapter in In...
. By the time Kivat throws in his own ideal movie, a biopic telling his life story from 22 years ago, the credits to the short start up and he bites Momotaros in frustration while the other Tarōs leave to see the movie.
Cast
: : : : : : : : : : : : : :Voice actors
: : : : : : : : :Suit actors
- Kamen Rider Den-O/Momotaros, Kamen Rider Kiva:
- Urataros, Kamen Rider Den-O Climax Form:
- Kintaros, Kamen Rider Nega Den-O/Negataros:
- Ryutaros:
- Kamen Rider Zeronos:
- Deneb:
Songs
Opening theme- "Climax Jump DEN-LINER form"
- Lyrics: Shoko Fujibayashi
- Composition: Shuhei Naruse
- Arrangement: LOVE+HATE
- Artist: Momotaros, Urataros, Kintaros, Ryutaros (Toshihiko SekiToshihiko Sekiis a Japanese voice actor and member of 81 Produce. Apart from voice actor work, Seki sometimes does live action drama stage work. He is sometimes mistaken for another voice actor, Tomokazu Seki, sharing the same last name but are unrelated.-Person/Career:...
, Kōji YusaKoji Yusais a Japanese voice actor born in Osaka Prefecture and raised in Kyoto Prefecture. He is best known for his roles in Choja Raideen , the Sonic Series , Bleach , Ikki Tousen , Majin Tantei Nōgami Neuro , Zettai Karen Children and Kamen Rider Den-O...
, Masaki TerasomaMasaki Terasomais a Japanese actor and seiyu who was born in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture and grew up in Osaka Prefecture. He is affiliated with Mausu Promotion. He is the official Japanese voice-over of Kurt Russell.-Anime:*D.N.Angel...
, Kenichi SuzumuraKenichi Suzumurais a Japanese voice actor who was born in Niigata Prefecture, but raised in Osaka Prefecture. He is currently affiliated with Arts Vision. He made his television animation debut on Macross 7 in 1994...
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Insert songs:
- "Double-Action"
- Lyrics: Shoko Fujibayashi
- Composition & Arrangement: LOVE+HATE
- Artist: Ryotaro NogamiKamen Rider Den-O (character)is the primary protagonist and eponymous character of the 2007 Kamen Rider Series, Kamen Rider Den-O.-Ryotaro Nogami: is a young man with an intense streak of bad luck. Having lost his parents at a young age, he lived with his grandmother and older sister Airi, visiting his parents' library/café...
& Momotaros (Takeru SatohTakeru Satohis a Japanese actor. His debut role was as the lead in Kamen Rider Den-O, and is known for his subsequent roles in the dramatizations of Q10 and Ryōmaden.- Career :...
& Toshihiko Seki)
- "Double-Action Rod form"
- Lyrics: Shoko Fujibayashi
- Composition: LOVE+HATE
- Arrangement:
- Artist: Ryotaro Nogami & Urataros (Takeru Satoh & Kōji Yusa)
- "Double-Action Ax form"
- Lyrics: Shoko Fujibayashi
- Composition: LOVE+HATE, Shuhei Naruse
- Arrangement: Shuhei Naruse
- Artist: Ryotaro Nogami & Kintaros (Takeru Satoh & Masaki Terasoma)
- "Double-Action Gun form"
- Lyrics: Shoko Fujibayashi
- Composition: LOVE+HATE, Shuhei Naruse
- Arrangement: Shuhei Naruse
- Artist: Ryotaro Nogami & Ryutaros (Takeru Satoh & Kenichi Suzumura)
- "Action-ZERO"
- Lyrics: Shoko Fujibayashi
- Composition & Arrangement: LOVE+HATE
- Artist: Yuto SakuraiKamen Rider Zeronosis the secondary protagonist in the 2007 Kamen Rider Series Kamen Rider Den-O. In 2010, he was the main character of one of the Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider The Movie: Cho-Den-O Trilogy films.-Yuto Sakurai:...
& Deneb (Yuichi NakamuraYuichi Nakamurais a Japanese voice actor who is affiliated with Sigma Seven.-2001:* Dennou Boukenki Webdiver , Griffion, Ligaon, Raada* The Prince of Tennis , Ginka Center member 1-2003:* Crush Gear Nitro , Hugo...
& Hōchū ŌtsukaHochu Otsuka, also known by the his stage name , is a Japanese voice actor from Okayama Prefecture, affiliated with the talent management firm Crazy Box. He is the official Japanese dub-over artist for: Gary Oldman and Jean-Claude Van Damme....
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- "Real-Action"
- Lyrics: Shoko Fujibayashi
- Composition & Arrangement: Ryo
- Artist: Ryotaro Nogami (Takeru Satoh)
- "Climax Jump HIPHOP ver."
- Artist: AAA Den-O form
Ending theme
- "Double-Action CLIMAX form"
- Lyrics: Shoko Fujibayashi
- Composition: LOVE+HATE, Shuhei Naruse
- Arrangement: Shuhei Naruse
- Artist: Momotaros, Urataros, Kintaros, Ryutaros, Deneb (Toshihiko SekiToshihiko Sekiis a Japanese voice actor and member of 81 Produce. Apart from voice actor work, Seki sometimes does live action drama stage work. He is sometimes mistaken for another voice actor, Tomokazu Seki, sharing the same last name but are unrelated.-Person/Career:...
, Kōji YusaKoji Yusais a Japanese voice actor born in Osaka Prefecture and raised in Kyoto Prefecture. He is best known for his roles in Choja Raideen , the Sonic Series , Bleach , Ikki Tousen , Majin Tantei Nōgami Neuro , Zettai Karen Children and Kamen Rider Den-O...
, Masaki TerasomaMasaki Terasomais a Japanese actor and seiyu who was born in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture and grew up in Osaka Prefecture. He is affiliated with Mausu Promotion. He is the official Japanese voice-over of Kurt Russell.-Anime:*D.N.Angel...
, Kenichi SuzumuraKenichi Suzumurais a Japanese voice actor who was born in Niigata Prefecture, but raised in Osaka Prefecture. He is currently affiliated with Arts Vision. He made his television animation debut on Macross 7 in 1994...
, Hōchū ŌtsukaHochu Otsuka, also known by the his stage name , is a Japanese voice actor from Okayama Prefecture, affiliated with the talent management firm Crazy Box. He is the official Japanese dub-over artist for: Gary Oldman and Jean-Claude Van Damme....
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- "Double-Action CLIMAX form" is an arrangement of "Double-Action" that is the only quintet vocalist arrangement. Its single was released on April 16, 2008. Shuhei Naruse arranged and composed the song. Like "Climax Jump DEN-LINER form", the single has variant covers which designate its bonus track, one for each of the Imagin vocalists. These singles also include a DVD of the music video. A sixth single has all five Imagin on the cover, but does not have a bonus track nor a DVD. On its first day of release, the singles reached #3 on the Oricon Daily charts. It ended its first week on the Oricon at #4 on the Weekly Single Charts.
External links
- Den-Kiva.jp - Kamen Rider Den-O & Kiva: Climax Deka official website