Kamen Rider Denrai
仮面ライダー伝来
Kamen Raidā Denrai
First Chapter: Legend of the Kamen Riders
第一章：仮面ライダーの伝説
Dai Isshō: Kamen Raidā no Densetsu
(OST)
"Last Time's Story" | 前回までのストーリー
Composer: Toshihiko Sahashi
Album: 仮面ライダーギーツ ＴＶ オリジナル サウンドトラック (Vol.1)
"According to this book, in November of 2022… the ordinary university student, Raiden Shoumi, becomes a Kamen Rider, transforming into the destined hero of the new world, Denrai."
この本によると、２０２２年１１月…平凡な大小見雷電将美が仮面ライダーとなり、運命の新世界の英雄仮面ライダーデンライに変身する。
"Fighting against the Monstrums, he continues battle, having met an… interesting legend. Another story takes its centre, as Denrai steps closer to—"
モンストラムと戦い、彼は戦いを続け、… 興味深い伝説に出会いました。デンライが近づいてくると、別の物語がその中心になります—
"Oh! Perhaps, I may have read too far ahead."
おー！もしかしたら、先を読みすぎたのかもしれません。
(OP)
"YoiYoi Kokon" | 宵々古今
Artist: REOL
Album: Σ
— O —
The legend of the Kamen Riders: the legendary masked heroes who transform with the aid of mysterious Drivers, fighting against evil of all kinds in the name of the future, coexistence, and peace.
仮面ライダーの伝説。謎のドライバーの助けを借りて変身し、未来、共存、平和の名のもとにあらゆる悪と戦う伝説の覆面英雄。
Surely, in every part of the world, there is at least one derivation of the man who fights in the name of justice, and Kamen Rider is no different — a legend that has continued to live on in people's hearts, helping to create a new generation of people who believe in its ideals.
きっと世界のどこにでも、正義の名の下に戦う男の派生が少なくとも一つは存在し、仮面ライダーも例外ではありません。その理想を信じる人々の世代。
From the genius physicist, Sento Kiryu (桐生 戦兎, Kiryū Sento), who fights against the Smash — led by the elusive Night Rogue and Blood Stalk — using the Build Driver and Fullbottles, transforming using the Build Driver and Fullbottles, and donning the mantle of Kamen Rider Build (仮面ライダービルド, Kamen Raidā Birudo) to uncover the truth behind the elusive Pandora Box that formed a wall that divided Japan into three, and its ties into the past of the man of no memories; to Ryuga Banjo (万丈 龍我, Banjō Ryūga), the ex-fighter and former wanted criminal who joins Sento, transforming using the Build Driver — later temporarily the Sclash Driver — and Fullbottles — later temporarily the Sclashjellies and Evolbottles — and donning the mantle of Kamen Rider Cross-Z (仮面ライダークローズ, Kamen Raidā Kurōzu) in order to uncover the mystery behind his past and his family history, inextricably linked to the villainous Kamen Rider Evol.
To Kazumi Sawatari (猿渡 一海, Sawatari Kazumi), the man from Hokuto and leader of the Hokuto Sanbagarasu who becomes involved in the war for the Pandora's Box, transforming using the Sclash Driver — later temporarily the Build Driver — and Sclashjellies — later temporarily the Fullbottles — and donning the mantle of Kamen Rider Grease (仮面ライダーグリス, Kamen Raidā Gurisu); to Gentoku Himuro (氷室 幻徳, Himuro Gentoku), former co-founder of Faust and the villainous Night Rogue, who later transforms with the Sclash Driver and Fullbottles, donning the mantle of Kamen Rider Rogue (仮面ライダーローグ, Kamen Raidā Rōgu) after exiled into slavery, later fighting with Team Build.
And still, even if this tale of heroes is ultimately one of fiction, originating from the imaginations of a mangaka whose name lives on in the annals of history, its values are not to be taken lightly, its legacy eventually receiving second life in the hands of the many people influenced by its stories.
それでもなお、この英雄の物語は最終的にフィクションの一つであり、その名が歴史の年代記に生き続ける漫画家の想像力に由来するとしても、その価値は軽視されるべきではなく、その遺産は最終的に手に第二の命を与えられますその物語に影響を受けた多くの人々の。
From cosplay to fan-fiction, to video reviews to drawings, these are merely some of the infinite stories that have carved their own identities… and so, good continues to slay and vanquish evil even in a world where the Masked Hero is merely a concept.
コスプレからファン フィクション、ビデオ レビュー、ドローイングまで、これらは独自のアイデンティティを刻んだ無限の物語の一部にすぎません…そして、仮面のヒーローがただの世界でさえも、善は悪を殺し続け、打ち負かし続けています。概念。
Of the warrior who fights for love and peace…
愛と平和のために戦う戦士の…
— O —
Come on in, peace has become
らっしゃいな平は成り
Rasshaina heiwa nari
Time has arrived, a righteous, reverie all through night
時が来た正しい夢現夜もすがら
Toki ga kita tadashii yume utsutsu yomosugara
To undergo change, there shan't be consternation
変わりゆくことに恐れなし
Kawari yuku koto ni osorenashi
To be gulled, without escape, I sternly refuse!
のっぴきならないのは御免
Noppikinaranai no wa gomen
Sing the little girls' nurseries; and you all will allure
手毬唄歌い君達が誘う
Temari utautai kimitachi ga sasou
Even as the villain lures the back of my hair; I shall move forward
悪人に後ろ髪を惹かれても進むべきなり
Yananjiu ni ushirogami wo hikarete mo susumu bekinari
Crazes then fades, should this world be so lamented
流行り廃りの憂き世なら
Hayari sutari no uki yonara
The trusted one, is told, to be only, you!
信ずる者はただ、君だけと
Shinzuru mono wa tada, kimi dake to
Rage in dances and jeers, drown in drinks and songs!
踊れ騒げや呑めや歌えや
Odore sawageya nome ya utae ya
Matters to ponder about, are amiss
案ずることなどないな
Anzuru koto nado nai na
This world, mortal's world, ruefully cursed
此の世人の世は恨めしい
Kono yo hito no yo wa urameshii
Rings, the winter sandals but, endeared
雪駄はちゃらちゃら愛し
Setta wa chara chara kamashi
We cling on, blinded, cuts thousand-fold
縋って眩んで満身創痍で
Sugatte kurande manshin sooi de
Sore, sore, sore, sore!
それそれそれそれ
Sore sore sore sore
Should you bewail the current, embellish the past, even so
今を嘆いて昔を粧しても
Ima wo nageite mukashi wo mekashite mo
Your spirit within torrents the rivers of tears
君の心の内流る涙川
Kimi no kokoro no uchi nagareru namidagawa
That's just unbearable, wherever should you lie
それじゃ敵わん何処にいても
Sore ja kanawan doko ni ite mo
To be brought, is you, to the ever-turning stage
めくるめく舞台に君を連れて
Mekurumeku butai ni kimi wo tsurete
Episode Four: Sprinting Ahead, the Speeding Streak
第四挿話：全力疾走、速度違反ストリーク
Dai Shisōwa: Zenryoku Shissō, Sokudo Ihan Sutorīku
November 9, 2022.
２０２２年１１月９日。
2022-nen 11-tsuki 9-nichi.
12:45.
１２時４５分。
12-ji 45-fun.
Raiden was currently walking in the direction of the infirmary, passing by a sign that pointed in the direction of the main medical facilities in the academy. His reasons were simple; trailing behind him was Sakura, the two planning to visit Daiji. At the same time, Raiden needed to visit Hikaru as well; both former Monstrum hosts were almost fully healed; at least Daiji was anyway. Hikaru needed another day or so to recover, but he was conscious and that was good enough for him.
Entering the medical facility, he walked up to the reception counter, quickly getting confirmation that he was allowed to visit the two victims. Smiling back, he walked to the elevator, pressing the up button, as the two Riders stepped into the elevator, waiting for the number on the LED to count upwards.
Raiden found himself deep in thought as he stepped out of the elevator, walking through the hallways on the third floor and arriving at the ward where Daiji and Hikaru were resting. In his thoughts was the former of the two individuals; if Sakura Igarashi was a counterpart of Kamen Rider Jeanne, that surely meant that Daiji, being Sakura's elder brother, was a counterpart of Kamen Rider Live…
And that gave him time to reflect on the adventures Kamen Rider Live went through; from being possessed by his inner demon, Kagero, who transformed into Kamen Rider Evil, to breaking free and transforming into Kamen Rider Live, later fighting alongside his siblings against the Deadmans and destroying the base of the Deadmans, his personal conflicted feelings between his loyalty to Fenix and his fight for justice after the 'death' of Hiromi Kadota, to his transform into Holy Live and corruption by the direction of Fenix, to his reunion with Kagero as EvilytyLive, to Juuga…
Considering that Sakura being turned into a Monstrum created the Jeanne transformation trinket, that meant that Daiji would have a variation of the Live transformation trinket. What remained to be seen was whether he had the Evil transformation trinket or whether it was just one trinket. Pushing the hospital door, he was welcomed by Daiji, his younger sister making conversation first.
And in the meanwhile, he continued to converse with Hikaru, the two awkwardly stumbling through the first part of their conversation as they attempted to find mutual ground to talk about. Thankfully, that changed after Raiden brought up Sakura, the recovering Monstrum host recalling the karate girl due to being in the karate club with her and in the same class.
At the same time, Sakura caught up with her elder brother, the latter of the two giving to the former two transformation trinkets, in the same way Sakura had done the same to Raiden. One of them had a very grey colour scheme, decorated with red splotches which were… probably blood. The other one had an unsurprising design; white and light green, with hints of gold.
Thankfully, Sakura retained some of the memories she received of her alternate counterpart when she first used the Jeanne transformation trinket, allowing her to discern what the second one was; Kamen Rider Live.
As Raiden prepared to leave with Sakura, Hikaru stopped him briefly, pulling out the transformation trinket he had, handing it to Raiden while prefacing it as 'a gift for Denrai'. Raiden chuckled, though Hikaru hid the other transformation trinket he had on his person, unsure on whether to give it to the Rider or to keep it.
Raiden looked at the transformation trinket given to him by Hikaru; it was crimson and red, with multiple shield emblems all over. Raiden mentally made a note confirming that it was indeed similar to the Monstrum he'd faced yesterday…
(OST)
"Forest Investigation"
Composer: Qwesta
Album: BELL OF HORROR: World of Horror Qwesta BGM Collection
14:56.
１４時５６分。
14-ji 56-fun.
Raiden made a mad dash, running in the direction of the infirmary. Forced to run even as his legs were beginning to give up, he saw the skies around him beginning to become black, realising that another barrier was forming. A worried expression washed over his face; who was going to be the target this time? And what was the monster going to be based off?
Managing to help get a few of the civilians to potential safety, Raiden bumped into Sakura and Rairi, the two in the process of evacuating the nearby civilians. At the same time, in the corner of his vision, he saw Mei and Aiko doing the same, much to his relief. Immediately, after a brief discussion with his fellow co-Rider, he went in search for the monster, much to the chagrin of his inner thoughts, which felt like multiple danger sensors going off at once.
(OST)
"School Mystery"
Composer: Qwesta
Album: BELL OF HORROR: World of Horror Qwesta BGM Collection
Nearby, in one of the rooms beneath the stadium — particularly a locker room that was relatively unused except for a few occasions — the shadows on the walls began to morph, distorting and twisting once more, before they turned into goop, oozing onto the ground like black tar.
From the shadow-like goo, mysterious monstrous-like creatures began to form, each of them releasing a very low rumbling noise as they searched for prey to hunt. However, their 'prayers' were answered immediately, in the form of a male individual who found himself trapped in the locker room, struggling to get out. Around the boy in question, the confines of the room began to warp, opening up what appeared to be hallways that seemed to provide a hopeful exit.
And so he ran through the hallways, falling into the trap of the shadow monsters as they chased after him, letting him run from hallway to hallway with no escape route in sight. Eventually, they managed to trap him into a corner, though he knew that he wasn't going down without a fight. Attempting to attack the shadow monsters, however, proved to be immediately futile, as one of the shadow monsters turned back into its blob state — particularly the one he attempted to kick — before consuming the boy as he screamed in pain, attempting to get out.
However, his attempts were in vain, as he was consumed by the goo, the oozing material solidifying in the process. Turning into a different type of monstrous, it stood amid the twisted hallways of the locker room, before it stepped forwards, completely breaking the illusion that had been meticulously crafted. And stepping out of the locker room, it marched towards the track field of the stadium, summoning multiple more shadow-like monsters in order to cause chaos.
This monster… was the Taiikuka Monstrum (体育科モンストラム, Taiiku-ka Monsutoramu).
Unfortunately, one monster wasn't enough. At the same time, another student — a girl — found herself trapped in the hallway leading to the locker room, as she'd found herself there attempting to investigate the scream coming from the locker room.
Looking around her frantically, the walls began to close in, as a shadow monster formed from the walls, quickly consuming her without so much as even a drop of resistance. Quickly, and painfully, another monster was created, as it charged out of the hallway, joining its fellow monster-in-arms in creating henchmen.
This monster… was the Sousha Monstrum (走者モンストラム, Sōsha Monsutoramu).
Raiden's eyes widened in horror, as he stepped into the compound of the stadium, confronting the two Monstrums that were currently summoning henchmen. Quickly, he ran back in Sakura's direction, reuniting with her and Rairi as he explained the matter at hand.
"Okay, new issue!" Raiden explained, his breaths beginning to become faster. "There's two of them now!"
"Wait, what, two of them?!" Sakura uttered in disbelief. "It must be because I transformed into a Kamen Rider…!"
"Oh, boy…" Raiden gulped a little, feeling a lump form in his throat. "It scales now?"
However, the two Monstrums had noticed Raiden scouting earlier, following him to the group's location. With no choice, Raiden tossed the Jeanne transformation trinket to Sakura, the latter activating it as a blue and orange glow began to coat her entire body once more. The Libera Driver began to form around Sakura's waist, as Raiden equipped the Genkai Driver on his waist, the navy blue belt straps emerging from the sides of the Driver and wrapping around his waist.
Libera Driver!
リベラドライバー！
Ribera Doraibā!
Genkai Driver!
限界ドライバー！
Genkai Doraibā!
Raiden readied himself, pulling out the yellow lightning-themed transformation trinket, alongside the one Daiji had gained after being defeated, the karate girl having already given it to him. Inserting the two transformation trinkets into the slots of the Driver — the yellow lightning-themed transformation trinket into the left side of the Driver, and the grey soldier-themed transformation trinket into the right side of the Driver — the barrier began to crackle to life, sparks roaring with anger.
At the same time, Sakura pulled out the Cobra Vistamp from her holder, as she activated it, whirring to life. The Libera Driver also whirred to life, creating holographic projections of metal bars that formed a second barrier around the two Riders. Inserting it into the Driver, she slammed it downward onto the Vistamp Slot and Ohinjector of the Libera Driver, locking it into place and causing the transformation standby to whir.
And the double-layered barrier was a good thing. One of the two Monstrums attempted to charge forwards, running faster than Raiden had anticipated, before the barrier forced it to reel backwards, paralysing it for a moment.
Cobra!
コブラ！
Kobura!
What's coming up!? What's coming up!?
The impenetrable soldier! Storm of the Thunder Beast!
兵の家！雷獣の嵐！
Tsuwamono no ie! Raijū no arashi!
The two Drivers continued to whir, standby tunes beginning to play as the two Riders prepared to transform.
"Henshin!"
Raiden activated his two transformation trinkets; he slammed his left hand into the yellow lightning-themed transformation trinket, activating the copper-coloured lightning rod as a few sparks were released, while he pulled on a trigger on the grey soldier-themed transformation trinket, firing bullets that enlarged into armour pieces. With the activation of both transformation trinkets, the gears in the Driver continued to whir, potentially whirring even more than before.
The barrier around him began to change colour, as the stars and lightning began to change from white and yellow to jet black and neon blue respectively. And from the barrier around Raiden, it produced a stream of sparks that began to turn into pieces of armour.
Meanwhile, Sakura slammed down the Libera Driver into its activated position, the Reflector Opener on the belt moved downward to reveal the emblem trapped within. The Vistamp that was attached to the belt repeatedly flickered bright blue and dark blue in the process.
Liberal Up! Ah! Going my way! Kamen Rider! Ja! Ja! Ja! Jeanne!
リベラルアップ！ Ah! Going my way! 仮面ライダー！蛇！蛇！蛇！ジャンヌ！
Riberaru Appu! Ah! Going my way! Kamen Raidā Ja! Ja! Ja! Jan'nu!
Burning flames, long live peace! Warrior of the future line! Kamen Rider~ Denrai!
燃える炎、陛下万歳！将来系の戦士！仮面ライダーデンライ！
Moeru honō, heika banzai! Shōrai-kei no senshi! Kamen Raidā~ Denrai!
From within the Libera Driver, a blue energy projection of a cobra emerged, slithering around the Rider. Around her, blue pieces of armour began to materialise from thin air, hovering around her body as the blue cobra began to turn into the Rider's under-suit. Immediately afterwards, orange bits began to materialise around the Rider, while the blue armour pieces began to attach to the under-suit.
Energy burst forth from Sakura's transformation, as the orange bits began to turn into accent pieces that attach onto the blue armour pieces, as the final few armour pieces began to materialise around Sakura's head, hovering as she took a deep breath.
The bottom layer of the helmet formed, enclosing her head as the armour pieces began to lock on, as the helmet finally clicked into place, a final burst of energy attacking the Monstrums and sending them reeling.
At the same time, Raiden stared down the Monstrum as the under-suit clicked into place, before the barrier produced a stream of icons that began to change shape, forming into more pieces of armour that locked onto the bottom half of the under-suit. Immediately afterwards, the pieces of armour that formed from the stream of sparks began to attach onto the top half of the under-suit before locking on.
The armour pieces that served as his helmet began to lock around his head, as the HUD formed beneath the visor. Loosening his joints, he readied himself as Sakura could only react with a smile.
"Kamen Rider Denrai… SoldierStorm Form!" Raiden screamed, the voice modulator in his suit whirring to life and decreasing the pitch of his tone. "We will be the ones who decide the legacy and the prophecy of the Kamen Riders!"
Kamen Rider Denrai (仮面ライダーデンライ, Kamen Raidā Denrai), SoldierStorm Form (ソルジャーストームフォーム, SorujāSutōmu Fōmu) and Kamen Rider Jeanne (仮面ライダージャンヌ, Kamen Raidā Jannu), Cobra Genome (コブラゲノム, Kobura Genomu).
As the two Riders prepared to charge into battle, Denrai was suddenly bathed by a gold light, much to the confusion of the two Riders.
"Another… weapon?"
A bullet, almost like one fired from a magnum, struck from the clouds, crashing between the two parties and sending the two Monstrums flying. A dust cloud formed for a moment, before dying down, revealing a… firearm of some kind? Reaching out to it, Raiden pulled it out of the ground, as it whirred to life, grey and white runes inscribed glowing brightly.
Dan-Arashi Rifle!
弾嵐ライフル！
Dan'Arashi Raifuru!
"Uwah! Amazing…!" Raiden blinked, clearly surprised by this new weapon. "Reminds me of Lovekov's Tricera Genome…"
Anyhow, Raiden wielded the firearm, immediately realising that Sakura didn't have her own weapon. Trying to figure out a way to get more Vistamps, a rather daft idea entered his brain, as he tossed the firearm to Sakura.
"Hey, I might have a daft idea," Raiden prepared to explain. "But you're gonna need to hold them off for a moment."
"I'm sorry, wha—"
As Sakura grabbed the Dan-Arashi Rifle, Raiden had taken off, running in the direction of the male dormitories. Sakura looked at Raiden with incredulous disbelief, before she was forced to fight the two Monstrums, constantly dodging their attacks in order to stall for time. In the meanwhile, Raiden arrived at a point where his room was above him, before he jumped upwards, through his window without breaking it.
Looking around his room, he found a small drawer next to his study table, opening it to reveal a few DX Vistamps that he'd brought from home. Pulling out the Lion and Brachio DX Vistamps, he noticed that the sheen of the Vistamps began to change, taking on a more realistic appearance. He smirked beneath the mask, before he flew out, jumping off the window ledge and rushing in the direction of Sakura.
Jeanne had been forced to constantly dodge and parry the blows, much to her chagrin, before Denrai jumped back into the fray, slamming his right foot into the Taiikuka Monstrum and sending it flying. Jeanne turned to face Denrai, a sweatdrop beginning to form on Sakura's face.
"What took you so long?!" Sakura asked, her mask hiding a look of exasperation.
"I don't exactly have Jeanne's Vistamps… but here!"
Raiden pulled out the two Vistamps in his possession, tossing them to Jeanne as he took the Dan-Arashi Rifle back. Jumping back into the fray, he attempted to out-manoeuvre the two Monstrums to the best of his abilities, running around the battlefield as he fired a barrage of bullets repeatedly into the Monstrums, sending them reeling a little.
At the same time, Sakura looked at the Lion Vistamp in her hand, deciding that it was worth a shot.
Pulling up the Libera Driver and closing the Reflector Opener, Jeanne would pull out the Cobra Vistamp, placing it on one of the holders on her belt. Placing the Brachio Vistamp on the other holder slot, she activated the Lion Vistamp.
Lion!
ライオン！
Raion!
The Vistamp whirred to life, glowing yellow and red, as the Libera Driver whirred once more, forming multiple holographic projections of metal bars that attacked the Sousha Monstrum, causing it to fall to the ground as it attempted to block the hailstorm of bars that were attacking it to no avail. Inserting the Vistamp into the Vistamp Slot and Ohinjector of the Libera Driver, it locked into place, forming another standby loop to whir.
Restyle!
リスタイル！
Risutairu!
Weapon Ponpon! Ponpon! Weapon Ponpon! Ponpon!
ウエポンポンポーン！ポンポン！ウエポンポンポーン！ポンポン！
Uepon Ponpōn! Ponpon! Uepon Ponpōn! Ponpon!
Slamming down the Libera Driver into its activated position, the Reflector Opener on the belt moved downward to reveal the emblem trapped within, revealing the emblem of a lion. The Vistamp that was attached to the belt continued to glow, flickering yellow and red repeatedly in the process.
Rebuddy Up! Ah! Lion! Dadadadan!
リバディアップ！ Ah! ライオン！ダダダダーン！
Ribadi Appu! Ah! Raion! Dadadadān!
Much to Jeanne's confusion, her armour didn't seem to change. However, the Vistamp on her Driver began to glow brightly, before the light within the Vistamp escaped its confines, landing into Jeanne's hands before it began to morph. As it finished morphing shapes, it revealed a pair of claws that attached to her hands, very similar to OOO's Tora Claws and Fourze's Claw Module.
Raiden, having noticed what had happened, grinned a little. Though… there was a surprised expression on his face that was thankfully covered by his face.
"So Lion Genome makes claws, huh…" Raiden trailed off, before he got back on track, continuing to unload another barrage of bullets on the Taiikaku Monstrum. "Regardless, Love-chan! You're here!"
"Rabu, rabu!" Lovekov (ラブコフ, Rabukofu), now in Lion Genome (ライオンゲノム, Raion Genomu), cheered a little.
"Eh, Love—" Sakura was about to say, before the fact that her claws spoke caught her by surprise. "Eh?! The claws can talk?!"
"Yep! You probably already know it by now, but that's Lovekov. Jeanne's, and subsequently your, inner demon." Denrai jumped into close range of the Taiikaku Monstrum, using the bayonets on the Dan-Arashi Rifle to land a few critical blows on the Monstrum, sending it backwards.
"Anyhow… I get the feeling that we can do this!" Sakura cheered, before charging at the Sousha Monstrum, using the pair of claws on her hands to repeatedly strike at it, sending it backwards.
"Wrong Rider…" Raiden sighed a little, before the Taiikaku Monstrum leapt at him, covering a massive amount of ground in the process. Forced to parry, he continued to block the monster's blows, dodging or parrying to the best of his abilities.
(OST)
"It's boiling!" | 沸いてきたぜ！
Composer: Koutarou Nakagawa
Album: 仮面ライダーリバイス ＴＶ オリジナル サウンドトラック
The two Riders continued to fight the Monstrums, as they summoned their respective henchmen, the shadow monsters appearing from the many dark crevices within the barrier. Denrai and Jeanne continued to make their way through the horde that was threatening to surround them, the former of the two using the Dan-Arashi Rifle in tandem with the power of his lower half to dash through the horde.
Jeanne, on the other hand, used the Lion Claws to its fullest, continuing to strike and slash the shadow monsters, causing them to dissipate. Oddly, much to Raiden's confusion, the horde they were fighting didn't seem to have any human hosts, the two Riders trying to decipher why some shadow monsters had human hosts and some did not.
Regardless, they immediately realised that they needed to defeat the two Monstrums, destroying the last of the horde, and charging at the two Monstrums.
Looking down at his Driver briefly, Denrai slammed his left hand into the yellow lightning-themed transformation trinket, activating the copper-coloured lightning rod as a few sparks were released, while he pulled on a trigger on the grey soldier-themed transformation trinket. With the activation of both transformation trinkets, the gears in the Driver whirred to life again, charging up for a finisher.
Black and blue electricity emanated from the Driver, before beginning to consume the Rider's body — almost like a virus of some kind — eventually channelling into the Rider's left arm. His fists now empowered, a different standby tune began to play, denoting the attack that was about to follow.
At the same time, Jeanne jumped backwards, gaining enough distance. Pulling the Libera Driver upwards, the yellow and red Vistamp continued to glow and flicker, charging up with energy as the Driver itself whirred to life, playing a standby tune that denoted the attack that was about to follow.
Lion Stamping Smash!
ライオンスタンピングスマツシュ！
Raion Sutanpingu Sumasshu!
Heika~ Shorai! Genkai Break!
兵家・将来！限界突破！
Heika~ Shōrai! Genkai Toppa!
On Raiden's end, he took a deep breath, bursting forth with great energy, as he uttered a few words in a very soft tone. "Give me your strength… Para-DX. Necrom. Knuckle. Nadeshiko!"
Images began to flash in his mind; from Kamen Rider Para-DX (仮面ライダーパラドクス, Kamen Raidā Paradokusu)'s Knockout Critical Smash, to Kamen Rider Necrom (仮面ライダーネクロム, Kamen Raidā Nekuromu)'s Necrom Destroy, to Kamen Rider Knuckle (仮面ライダーナックル, Kamen Raidā Nakkuru)'s Kurumi Au Lait, to Kamen Rider Nadeshiko (仮面ライダーなでしこ, Kamen Raidā Nadeshiko)'s Nadeshiko Rocket Punch.
At the same time, Jeanne also charged forth, the claws on her hands beginning to glow brighter by the second. Lovekov even let out a scream as the two Riders slammed their fists into the Monstrum's chests. Immediately, the two monsters attempted to put up a resistance to their joint attack, a barrier forming as the two sides were locked in a stalemate, each party unable to push forwards.
Regardless, they continued to burst forwards, pushing through as much as they could. Unfortunately, however, a horde of shadow monsters began to overwhelm the two Riders, as the two Monstrums were able to break through the stalemate, sending the two Riders flying. As Jeanne and Denrai struggled to get on their two feet, the Monstrums dashed in their direction, sending out powerful energy slashes that caused them to crash into a nearby wall.
"Crap… this isn't good." Raiden sputtered, struggling to get up. "We need… more firepower at this rate."
"Switch out. That's the only way." Sakura responded, as she also got up, the sounds of Lovekov groaning masked by the monsters roaring in the distance.
"Yeah, good idea." Raiden responded, turning to his side briefly. From afar, Aiko nodded, as if approving Raiden's and Sakura's plans.
Raiden pulled out the Live transformation trinket that he received from Daiji, taking out the soldier-themed transformation trinket in the process. At the same time, Sakura pulled out the Brachio Vistamp, taking out the Lion Vistamp from the Libera Driver and putting it back onto her holster.
"Let's do this." Raiden readied himself, taking another deep breath. "I'm boilin' hot!"
"Reminds me of Ikki-nii." Sakura grinned, preparing to activate the Vistamp.
"Of course, it's one of Revi's many catchphrases, after all."
Brachio!
ブラキオ！
Burakio!
The live Live! Storm of the Thunder Beast!
ライブのライブ！雷獣の嵐！
Raibu no Raibu! Raijū no arashi!
Playing their respective transformation standby tunes, the two Riders prepared themselves, their suits giving them the necessary bursts of energy to charge forwards.
Restyle!
リスタイル！
Risutairu!
Weapon Ponpon! Ponpon! Weapon Ponpon! Ponpon!
ウエポンポンポーン！ポンポン！ウエポンポンポーン！ポンポン！
Uepon Ponpōn! Ponpon! Uepon Ponpōn! Ponpon!
"Dai… henshin!"
Raiden activated his two transformation trinkets; he slammed his left hand into the yellow lightning-themed transformation trinket, activating the copper-coloured lightning rod as a few sparks were released, while he pulled on a trigger on the white and gold Live-themed transformation trinket, firing bullets from its barrel. With the activation of both transformation trinkets, the gears in the Driver continued to whir.
Meanwhile, Sakura slammed down the Libera Driver back into its activated position, the Reflector Opener on the belt moved downward to reveal the emblem trapped within. The Vistamp that was attached to the belt repeatedly flickered magenta and gold in the process.
Rebuddy Up! Ah! Brachio! Dadadadan!
リバディアップ！ Ah! ブラキオ！ダダダダーン！
Ribadi Appu! Ah! Burakio! Dadadadān!
Two side hero, Versus Up! Warrior of the future line! Kamen Rider~ Denrai!
ツーサイヒーロー、バーサスアップ！将来系の戦士！仮面ライダーデンライ！
Tsū sai hīrō, Bāsasu Appu! Shōrai-kei no senshi! Kamen Raidā~ Denrai!
Denrai's top half began to change, the armour pieces that formed the soldier half morphing and changing colour, turning white and gold in the process. At the same time, the Lion Claws that served part of Lovekov's Lion Genome turned back into light, becoming bigger — roughly thrice its original size — before turning into a ball and chain, crashing onto the ground with a powerful thud.
"Right, so Brachio makes a ball and chain, that's pretty neat." Raiden noted, before he readied himself. "Kamen Rider Denrai, LiveStorm Form!"
Kamen Rider Denrai, LiveStorm Form (ライブストームフォーム, RaibuSutōmu Fōmu), and Kamen Rider Jeanne, Brachio Genome (ブラキオゲノム, Burakio Genomu) respectively.
Suddenly, the Dan-Arashi Rifle dissipated into an orb of light, changing forms as well much to his surprise.
Livegun!
ライブガン！
Raibugan!
The Livegun formed in his hands, though Raiden simply smirked, wielding the weapon and aiming in the direction of the horde. "With these forms… we aim for range. Seems to be the best option, given that the Monstrums seem to have some form of super-speed, since they're based off athletes."
"Athletes, huh? Also, you're naming them the Latin word for monster?" Sakura took the moment to chuckle a little. "How creative of you."
"I don't got the time to think of a better name." Raiden rolled his eyes, before the two Riders stood up, wielding their respective weapons. "Let's do this!"
(OST)
"Let's go at once!" | 一気に行くぜ！
Composer: Koutarou Nakagawa
Album: 仮面ライダーリバイス ＴＶ オリジナル サウンドトラック
As the two Riders charged into battle, the two Monstrums roared in anger, summoning more henchmen to hold off the Riders. However, both Denrai and Jeanne were having none of it, as the former of the two Riders fired away in the direction of the horde, clearing a path for Jeanne to attack. And she made the best of the opportunity, using her weapon to form a ring of death that danced through the horde, destroying the horde as easily as it was created.
Jeanne charged forwards, as Raiden noticed the Bat Vistamp inserted into the Livegun. Looking at his Driver for a brief moment, he decided to try something else out, taking the Bat Vistamp out of the Livegun. Looking at it hesitantly, he took a deep breath. All the while, Aiko watched from afar, immediately realising what he was planning.
"Denrai!" Aiko called out, her eyes widening as she attempted to be careful with her wording. "Don't tell me you're—"
And immediately, he stamped his chest with the Bat Vistamp, the emblem of a bat beginning to materialise from thin air. Golden in colour, it looked like a spray of some kind, as if it were done by stencil onto the air. And it dematerialised, as from the top half of Denrai's armour, a dark green light formed, leaving his body and crashing onto the ground.
Landing in front of Jeanne, the explosion not only caused Sakura to reel from the shock, but also the two Monstrums she was fighting, the monsters in question being sent back a little. And the light died down to reveal Kamen Rider Evil, using the Evilblade to strike down a few more shadow monsters that had formed. Both Raiden and Sakura widened their eyes beneath the mask, before the former of the two chuckled a little, walking towards Evil.
"Didn't realise that was going to work," Raiden grinned, before he wielded the Livegun, readying himself. "So, whaddya say?"
"You're one to talk, newbie," The voice beneath the mask — Kagero — responded, before he chuckled a little, wielding the Evilblade. "You're lucky you got me in a good mood."
"Kage-chan?" Sakura tilted her head to the side, having recalled Kagero from the memories she received of her alternate counterpart.
Regardless, she got up, wielding Lovekov in her Brachio Genome, as the three Riders charged back into battle, the two Monstrums having summoned more henchmen. They began to run around the battlefield, though Denrai was quick to do the same, running around and firing his firearm rapidly. Meanwhile, Jeanne and Evil continued to hack and slash the shadow monsters, the latter of the two Riders easily making quick work of them with his superior combat experience.
While the Monstrums attempted to strike at Raiden, he was quicker, once again using the full strength of the bottom half of his armour to run circles around them. All the while, he continued taking potshots at them with the Livegun, doing his best to ensure that they wouldn't remotely have a chance to attack. And as Evil and Jeanne finished the remainder of the horde of shadow monsters, rushing forwards and landing multiple of their own attacks on the Monstrums, sending them reeling.
Once again, they attempted to do the same move they'd done earlier, charging in the direction of the three Riders. However, Raiden was quick to react, dashing in front of them and firing multiple shots with the Livegun and sending them reeling.
"Sakura," Raiden spoke to his fellow co-Rider using the in-suit communications system in order not to reveal their names to any potential outsiders. "Shall we finish this?"
Sakura smirked beneath the helmet. "Of course."
Jumping backwards, Raiden landed next to the two Revice Riders, before he readied the Livegun. Kagero, figuring what Raiden was up to, took out the Evilblade from his Driver, holding it by the handle as he stared at the two Monstrums that were charging in the Riders' direction.
Hissatsu Shonin!
必殺承認！
Hissatsu Shōnin!
Inserting the Bat Vistamp back into its appropriate slot, Raiden pushed on the top of the Vistamp, activating it and causing the weapon to whir to life. Golden energy began to charge at the tip of the barrel, as Raiden could feel a surge of energy flowing through his body. At the same time, Kagero did the same, pressing the button on the top of his copy of the Bat Vistamp, causing the Evilblade to whir to life.
Bat Justice Finish!
バットジャスティスフィニッシュ！
Batto Jasutisu Finisshu!
Bat Darkness Finish!
バットダークネスフィニッシュ！
Batto Dākunesu Finisshu!
Raiden aimed the Livegun in the direction of the Taiikuka Monstrum, as he pulled the trigger on the Livegun. A burst of golden energy bubbled from the barrel of the firearm, crashing with the Monstrum and sending it flying. At the same time, the Evilblade Kagero wielded surged with teal energy, before he swung the blade, launching a large wave of energy in the direction of the Sousha Monstrum, causing it to go flying.
"Let's go at once!" Raiden screamed, once again mimicking Ikki's catchphrase as both of his hands lingered on the two transformation trinkets attached in his Driver.
"Let's settle this seriously," Kagero added as he inserted the Evilblade back into the Two Sidriver, before he scoffed a little. "It's better when he says it."
"I'll beat you in an instant!" Sakura screamed, her right hand pressing the button on the top of the Brachio Vistamp that was attached to the Libera Driver.
Looking down at his Driver briefly, Denrai slammed his left hand into the yellow lightning-themed transformation trinket once more, activating the copper-coloured lightning rod and emitting a few sparks, as he also pulled on a trigger on the white and gold Live-themed transformation trinket. With the activation of both transformation trinkets, the gears in the Driver whirred to life again, charging up for a finisher.
Hissatsu Shonin!
必殺承認！
Hissatsu Shōnin!
Jeanne pulled the Libera Driver upwards, the magenta and gold Vistamp glowing and flickering as it charged up with energy. The Libera Driver whirred to life, playing a standby tune that denoted the attack that was about to follow. Evil did the same, pressing the top of the Bat Vistamp as he folded the Evilblade back into the Driver. The Two Sidriver whirred to life, playing another standby tune.
Taking first initiative, Jeanne charged forwards, swinging her weapon in a rapid arc, slamming it into the two Monstrums as she caused them to crash onto the ground. Continuing to swing the weapon around her, the chain array began to charge up with magenta and gold energy. At the same time, Evil rushed forwards, preparing to send a spinning kick into the Monstrums.
Brachio Stamping Smash!
ブラキオスタンピングスマツシュ！
Burakio Sutanpingu Sumasshu!
Bat Darkness Finish!
バットダークネスフィニッシュ！
Batto Dākunesu Finisshu!
Live~ Shorai! Genkai Break!
ライブ・将来！限界突破！
Raibu~ Shōrai! Genkai Toppa!
Denrai readied himself, his right foot a little bit ahead of the rest of his body, as he took a deep breath, preparing to jump.
"Give me your strength… Revice. Demons. Aguilera. Century!" Raiden muttered to himself, closing his eyes. "Give me the strength to protect my friends… and my family!"
Swooping his leg around, images began to flash in his mind again; from Kamen Rider Revice (仮面ライダーリバイス, Kamen Raidā Ribaisu)'s Bakubaku Revicetrike, to Kamen Rider Demons (仮面ライダーデモンズ, Kamen Raidā Demonzu)' Batta Scorpion Demons Requiem, to Kamen Rider Aguilera (仮面ライダーアギレラ, Kamen Raidā Agirera)'s Queen Bee Stamping Break, to Kamen Rider Century (仮面ライダーセンチュリー, Kamen Raidā Senchurī)'s Rider Kick.
As the two Monstrums barely managed to get up, Lovekov's chain array slammed into them, sending them into the air. Evil jumped upwards, sending a corkscrew kick that aggressively damaged them, before Denrai took into the skies, descending onto the two Monstrums and finishing the deal. A flurry of explosions would result from the combination of attacks, as Raiden and Sakura managed to get the two hosts out in time.
Realising who they were, Raiden's expression turned into a frown. Shien Nishimura (西村 支援, Nishimura Shien) and Kokona Kobayashi (小林 心那, Kobayashi Kokona) respectively, the former a well-known athlete in Hikari Daigaku, and the reigning leader of the cheerleading team… it made sense that the monsters were based on athletes…
Raiden's armour began to de-transform, as he turned to face Kagero; the bat Rider had already de-transformed, simply smirking as he faded into the dust. Sakura also cancelled her transformation as they got the two Monstrum hosts to safety. The veil around them began to crack, as the two Riders got the hosts to the comfort of the paramedics. Walking in the direction of the rest of the group, Sakura held the Brachio and Lion Vistamps in her hand, the metallic sheen reverting into the plastic toys they once were.
Tossing the Vistamps to Raiden, he pocketed them, as they saw Aiko in the distance. As Raiden re-united back with Aiko, Rairi decided to talk to Sakura about Jeanne, leaving the two childhood friends to their business.
"Dumbass. You took a risk summoning Evil of all people…" Aiko trailed, poking out her tongue.
"Hey, at least it worked. Besides, we're at the point where Kagero's friendly and not the kind of person who'll ruin your family reunion—"
"Yeah, yeah, we get it, you recently re-watched the first arc of Revice again because of Sakura becoming Jeanne—"
"Hey, that was coincidental, I was going to re-watch it anyways, now just happened to coincidentally be a very good time to do this."
Aiko snorted a little.
(OST)
"Zi-O Prologue" | ジオウ プロローグ
Composer: Toshihiko Sahashi
Album: 仮面ライダージオウ ＴＶ オリジナル サウンド トラック
22:10.
２２時１０分。
22-ji 10-fun.
As the mysterious figure emerged from the confines of his small alcove once more, he stepped onto the balcony, as he pulled out what appeared to be a Blank Vistamp. Activating it — by pressing the Activate Knock of the Vistamp — it suddenly began to change colour, turning from a blank white to a green and black one. The icon of a plesiosaurus began to form on the emblem of the stamp, while the Rider outline behind it resembled Kamen Rider Woz's helmet.
He simply smirked, before he pulled out the Future Advent Calendar once again, the fourth page inscribed with text and images. Quickly, he recited it, as the night was young once more.
"Rejoice! The one to inherit all Rider powers, the hero who will carve the past and the future, and lead a new path! His name is Kamen Rider Denrai, and these are his new forms, SoldierStorm Form and LiveStorm Form!"
「祝え！全てのライダーの力を受け継ぎ、過去と未来を切り拓き、新たな道を拓くヒーロー！その名は仮面ライダーデンライ、新形態のソルジャーストームフォームとライブストームフォーム！」
"Not to forget, the girl who fights for freedom, the one who will punch and kick her way to victory! Her name is Kamen Rider Jeanne, Lion Genome and Brachio Genome!"
「忘れるな、自由のために戦う少女、殴り蹴りで勝利を掴む者！その名は仮面ライダージャンヌ、ライオンゲノムとブラキオゲノム！」
"Bask in their glory, and admire their strength!"
「彼らの栄光に浸り、彼らの強さを賞賛して！」
(ED)
"Haru no Tonari" | はるのとなり
Artist: Eri Sasaki
Album: Colon
Blowing in the gentle breeze
そよ風に吹かれて
Soyokaze ni fukarete
Let's go home
お家に帰ろう
Ouchi ni kaerō
Although I wanted to watch
夕陽が沈むまで
Yūhi ga shizumu made
Till the sun sets
眺めてたかったけど
Nagametetakatta kedo
I'm running past your back
走る君の背中
Hashiru kimi no senaka
As I gently surpass you
そっと追い越したら
Sotto oikoshitara
You waved your hand and smiled at me
手を振りながら微笑んで
Te o furinagara hohoende
And my heart melted
心まで綻んだ
Kokoro made hokoronda
While swaying
揺られながら
Yurarenagara
I felt pleasantly tired
心地よい疲れが
Kokochiyoi tsukare ga
Even if it makes me feel sleepy
眠くなっても
Nemuku natte mo
I want to stay awake, just like this.
起きてたいこのまま
Okitetai kono mama
"I'm home"
「ただいま」
"Tadaima"
Have a good night sleep
ゆっくりおやすみ
Yukkuri oyasumi
A little lonely and warm
少し寂しくて暖かい
Sukoshi sabishikute atatakai
End of the journey
旅の終わり
Tabi no owari
Lalalala (Ho-hooo) Lalala (Oh yeahhhh)
ラララララ (Ho-hooo) ラララララ (Oh yeahhhh)
Rararara (Ho-hooo) Rararara (Oh yeahhhh)
I'll come to see you again
また会いにゆくよ
Mata ai ni ikuyo
(Ho-hooo) Lalalala
(Ho-hooo) ラララララ
(Ho-hooo) Rararara
Next time!
"Decided that since Sakura can transform into a Kamen Rider and use the DX Vistamps, I figured I'd bring my Revice collection over in order to have things prepared."
"Kayama-sensei! What are you doing here?"
"Helping get the students to safety. What are you doing here? The two of you should be getting to safety."
"I'll decide between right and wrong."
Versus Up! Precious! Trust us! Justice! Bat! Kamen Rider Live!
バーサスアップ！プレシャス！トラストアス！ジャスティス！バット！仮面ライダーライブ！
Bāsasu Appu! Pureshasu! Torasuto asu! Jasutisu! Batto! Kamen Raidā Raibu!
Episode Five: Queen of Identities, an Influencer
第五挿話：身元の女王、インフルエンサー
Dai Gosōwa: Mimoto no Joō, Infuruensā