Riderman
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is a fictional character
, an anti-heroic protagonist from the tokusatsu
television series, Kamen Rider V3
. He was the first Kamen Rider to wield personal weapons, and the first (and so far only) Kamen Rider whose face is partially exposed. He is portrayed by in the original V3 series.
Takehisa Yamaguchi only returned in one episode of Kamen Rider (Skyrider)
. In the other 4 episodes where Riderman appeared, he was portrayed by suit actor alongside assorted voice actors.
After Takehisa Yamaguchi's death, Riderman returned in episodes 41-47 of Kamen Rider Black RX
. His voice was done by while the suit actor was , the later also went on to reprise the Riderman role in Kamen Rider Decade: All Riders vs. Dai-Shocker
, in conjunction with the aforementioned Iwai Junichi.
The musical artist Gackt
went on to portray an alternate incarnation of the character Joji Yuki, who appears in Kamen Rider Decade: All Riders vs. Dai-Shocker
and The Next Decade
PV, although this new Joji Yuki isn't credited as "Riderman".
Riderman uses a regular Suzuki 250cc motorbike, dubbed the "Rider Machine". . In The Next Decade Music Video, the new Joji Yuki uses a Silver version of Rider Machine.
In 2009, Kyoto University
students hacked the Dr. Orita Statue to resemble Riderman. They have performed other similar acts in the past to make the statue appear to be other figures of Japanese popular culture
.
Sometime during his youth, Joji Yuki was abandoned and was considering suicide when The Great Leader personally intervened and adopted him. Yuki considered him his savior and willingly swore allegiance to Destron. He served loyally for Destron's cause as top scientist until a jealous Marshall Armor framed him for being a traitor of Destron to cover up his failures of defeating Kamen Rider V3
. As a result, he was sentenced to be tortured to death by being dipped into a pool of acid, which resulted in the loss of his right arm. At first, he only sees Marshall Armor as his enemy and not the Destron Organization itself; furthermore, to prove his innocence to Destron, he seeks out to defeat Kamen Rider V3. However, he learns the truth about Destron and eventually joins Kamen Rider V3's cause. Even after joining V3 his devotion to the Great Leader was so strong he was willing to sacrifice himself to protect him by jumping in the way of V3's Fatal Kick. When asked by Kazami why he did such a thing he revealed his past relationship with the Great Leader and admitted that he simply couldn't let his savior be killed right in front of him. He pledges himself to V3's mission after this. Near the end of the series, he supposedly died in a Pluton Rocket explosion. Kamen Rider V3 posthumously declared him to be Kamen Rider No. 4.
In reality, he managed to survive. In the Kamen Rider Spirits
manga, it is explained he survived the explosion and landed in Tahiti
where he lost his memory, but regained it when fighting a Crab Kaijin who was really a resurrected Marshall Armor. In the live action series, his return was seen in Kamen Rider X
's movie, 5 Riders vs King Dark, where Yuki Joji returns from Tahiti to fight the Government Of Darkness in Japan alongside the other Riders.
He is among the veteran Kamen Riders who help Kamen Rider Black RX
fight the Crisis Empire near the series finale.
Fictional character
A character is the representation of a person in a narrative work of art . Derived from the ancient Greek word kharaktêr , the earliest use in English, in this sense, dates from the Restoration, although it became widely used after its appearance in Tom Jones in 1749. From this, the sense of...
, an anti-heroic protagonist from the tokusatsu
Tokusatsu
is a Japanese term that applies to any live-action film or television drama that usually features superheroes and makes considerable use of special effects ....
television series, Kamen Rider V3
Kamen Rider V3
is a Japanese tokusatsu television series. It is the second installment in the popular Kamen Rider Series, and the direct sequel to the original Kamen Rider...
. He was the first Kamen Rider to wield personal weapons, and the first (and so far only) Kamen Rider whose face is partially exposed. He is portrayed by in the original V3 series.
Takehisa Yamaguchi only returned in one episode of Kamen Rider (Skyrider)
Kamen Rider (Skyrider)
is a Japanese tokusatsu television series. It is the sixth program in the Kamen Rider Series. It has the same name as the first series in the franchise, and fans usually refer to this series as or in order to distinguish it from the original. The series was broadcast on TBS from October 5, 1979...
. In the other 4 episodes where Riderman appeared, he was portrayed by suit actor alongside assorted voice actors.
After Takehisa Yamaguchi's death, Riderman returned in episodes 41-47 of Kamen Rider Black RX
Kamen Rider BLACK RX
is a Japanese tokusatsu superhero television series produced as part of the Kamen Rider Series. The ninth show in the franchise, it was a joint collaboration between Ishimori Productions and Toei Company, and aired on the Mainichi Broadcasting System and the Tokyo Broadcasting System from October...
. His voice was done by while the suit actor was , the later also went on to reprise the Riderman role in Kamen Rider Decade: All Riders vs. Dai-Shocker
Kamen Rider Decade: All Riders vs. Dai-Shocker
is the film adaptation of the 2009 Kamen Rider Series Kamen Rider Decade. The film was released in Japanese theaters on August 8, 2009, alongside the Samurai Sentai Shinkenger film, Samurai Sentai Shinkenger The Movie: The Fateful War. The catchphrases for the movie are and...
, in conjunction with the aforementioned Iwai Junichi.
The musical artist Gackt
Gackt
is a Japanese singer-songwriter, actor, voice actor and author. Usually referred to by his mononymous stage name, he is known for his career as a solo artist and as the former vocalist for the defunct visual kei rock band Malice Mizer....
went on to portray an alternate incarnation of the character Joji Yuki, who appears in Kamen Rider Decade: All Riders vs. Dai-Shocker
Kamen Rider Decade: All Riders vs. Dai-Shocker
is the film adaptation of the 2009 Kamen Rider Series Kamen Rider Decade. The film was released in Japanese theaters on August 8, 2009, alongside the Samurai Sentai Shinkenger film, Samurai Sentai Shinkenger The Movie: The Fateful War. The catchphrases for the movie are and...
and The Next Decade
The Next Decade
"The Next Decade" is the thirty-fifth single by Japanese musical artist Gackt, released on August 11, 2009.-Summary:It will be used as the theme song for the Kamen Rider Series film Kamen Rider Decade: All Riders vs. Dai-Shocker in which Gackt portrays Riderman...
PV, although this new Joji Yuki isn't credited as "Riderman".
Riderman uses a regular Suzuki 250cc motorbike, dubbed the "Rider Machine". . In The Next Decade Music Video, the new Joji Yuki uses a Silver version of Rider Machine.
In 2009, Kyoto University
Kyoto University
, or is a national university located in Kyoto, Japan. It is the second oldest Japanese university, and formerly one of Japan's Imperial Universities.- History :...
students hacked the Dr. Orita Statue to resemble Riderman. They have performed other similar acts in the past to make the statue appear to be other figures of Japanese popular culture
Japanese popular culture
Japanese popular culture not only reflects the attitudes and concerns of the present but also provides a link to the past. Japanese cinema, cuisine, television programs, manga, and music all developed from older artistic and literary traditions, and many of their themes and styles of presentation...
.
Joji Yuki
is a former member of the organization known as Destron.Sometime during his youth, Joji Yuki was abandoned and was considering suicide when The Great Leader personally intervened and adopted him. Yuki considered him his savior and willingly swore allegiance to Destron. He served loyally for Destron's cause as top scientist until a jealous Marshall Armor framed him for being a traitor of Destron to cover up his failures of defeating Kamen Rider V3
Kamen Rider V3
is a Japanese tokusatsu television series. It is the second installment in the popular Kamen Rider Series, and the direct sequel to the original Kamen Rider...
. As a result, he was sentenced to be tortured to death by being dipped into a pool of acid, which resulted in the loss of his right arm. At first, he only sees Marshall Armor as his enemy and not the Destron Organization itself; furthermore, to prove his innocence to Destron, he seeks out to defeat Kamen Rider V3. However, he learns the truth about Destron and eventually joins Kamen Rider V3's cause. Even after joining V3 his devotion to the Great Leader was so strong he was willing to sacrifice himself to protect him by jumping in the way of V3's Fatal Kick. When asked by Kazami why he did such a thing he revealed his past relationship with the Great Leader and admitted that he simply couldn't let his savior be killed right in front of him. He pledges himself to V3's mission after this. Near the end of the series, he supposedly died in a Pluton Rocket explosion. Kamen Rider V3 posthumously declared him to be Kamen Rider No. 4.
In reality, he managed to survive. In the Kamen Rider Spirits
Kamen Rider Spirits
is an ongoing manga adaptation of the popular Kamen Rider franchise by Kenichi Muraeda. The focus of the story is on the original ten Kamen Riders with shifting focus on main characters...
manga, it is explained he survived the explosion and landed in Tahiti
Tahiti
Tahiti is the largest island in the Windward group of French Polynesia, located in the archipelago of the Society Islands in the southern Pacific Ocean. It is the economic, cultural and political centre of French Polynesia. The island was formed from volcanic activity and is high and mountainous...
where he lost his memory, but regained it when fighting a Crab Kaijin who was really a resurrected Marshall Armor. In the live action series, his return was seen in Kamen Rider X
Kamen Rider X
, translated as Masked Rider X, is a Japanese tokusatsu superhero television series. It was broadcast in 1974 on NET . It is the third entry in the Kamen Rider Series of tokusatsu shows...
's movie, 5 Riders vs King Dark, where Yuki Joji returns from Tahiti to fight the Government Of Darkness in Japan alongside the other Riders.
He is among the veteran Kamen Riders who help Kamen Rider Black RX
Kamen Rider BLACK RX
is a Japanese tokusatsu superhero television series produced as part of the Kamen Rider Series. The ninth show in the franchise, it was a joint collaboration between Ishimori Productions and Toei Company, and aired on the Mainichi Broadcasting System and the Tokyo Broadcasting System from October...
fight the Crisis Empire near the series finale.
Cassette Arms (or Attachment Arms)
What Riderman lacked in technological strength of Kamen Riders #1, #2, and V3, he made up for in persistence, smarts, and his wide array of prosthetic weapons to meet his needs.- Rope Arm: Riderman's default Arm, which is used in various ways. As means of escape, climbing, and combat. The arm itself has modified attachments for Yuki to use and adjust to various situations. There is his default Hook Arm, with hook attachment, for climbing and combat. When the mace end is attached, he gets his Swing Arm, which can be extended and used as a flailing weapon. Then, there's the Net Arm, where Yuki's arm can shoot out a net to capture and restrain enemies (by Kamen Rider Spirits, it appears that this net is fireproof). Finally, there's the Sickle Arm which has been seen in various promotion; and yet, wasn't used in the series. Based on the photos, it is assumed it is simply used for combat.
- Power Arm: Riderman's strongest weapon, which increases Yuki's attack in battle. Its primary use is to hack away at both obstacles, such as doors, and opponents.
- Drill Arm: It was only seen being used as an infiltration tool. It must be plugged in order for it to work best, although it will still work otherwise (by Kamen Rider Spirits, it appears to work just fine without external power).
- Machine Gun Arm: Only seen in the Kamen Rider Spirits manga. It is used to destroy the crab mutant, Marshall Armor and has the appearance to be a regular machine gun.
- Operation Arm: Only seen in the Kamen Rider Spirits manga. It is used to repair V3's damaged Double Typhoon after V3 lost to Southern Cross in a battle.