John

is a bodyguard working for Neon Kurama. In the past, he participated in the Desire Grand Prix as alongside fellow bodyguard Ben.
==History==
===Desire Grand Prix===
Sometime before becoming bodyguards, John and Ben participated in the Desire Grand Prix. Given that they did not have any memories of the game prior to reclaiming their Rider Core IDs in Kousei Kurama's office, it is possible the two lost via retirement. After their retirement from DGP, they are employed as bodyguards of Neon while their Core ID is in possession of Kousei.
===Daybreak/Encounter Arc===
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===Conspiracy Arc===
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===Lamentation Arc===
John was invited by Neon to aid her in an Oni Festival.
===Yearning Arc===
John and Ben regained their memories of the Desire Grand Prix when they were recruited by Tsumuri to take down Kamen Rider Buffa. However, they were both defeated. Buffa then crushed their Core IDs, causing them to vanish.
After John was eliminated, he still remain working for Kurama Family as Neon's bodyguard along with Ben.
===Genesis Arc===
It can be assumed that John was among those who were allowed to regain their memories of being Riders after Ace took control of the DGP.
==Personality==
John is a very serious man, dedicated to defend Neon Kurama with his life. However, he does show a more lighthearted side, being a fan of the Star Of The Stars Of The Stars, eagerly asking for his autograph.
==Abilities==
*Combatant: As a bodyguard, John is capable of fighting, though he was later overpowered and killed by a Wasou Jyamato in the timeline of the first Desire Grand Prix.
*Bilingualism: John is capable of speaking both Japanese and English.
==Forms==
==Equipment==
===Devices===
*Desire Driver - Main transformation device
**Garun Core ID
*Raise Buckles - Transformation trinkets
===Weapons===
*Beat Axe - Beat Form's main weapon
*Armed Weapons
**Raise Hammer - Armed Hammer's weapon
==Relationships==
*Irumi Kurama: His employer, who assigned him to protect her daughter. 
*Neon Kurama: From her mother, John is assigned to watch and protect Neon.
*Ben: His colleague, tasked with watching Neon.
*Ace Ukiyo: John, along with Ben, are big fans of Ace. Upon meeting him, they both eagerly ask for his autograph.
==Behind the Scenes==
===Portrayal===
*John is portrayed by in his first named/credited role in Kamen Rider.
===Etymology===
*Garun's name originates from , the Japanese onomatopoeia for growl.
==Notes==
*John is the first Kamen Rider in the main franchise to be portrayed by a full Caucasian actor.
*John's transformation pose is based on early Heisei Riders (specifically Agito, Knight, Tiger, Faiz, Blade, and Kabuto).https://tokusatsunetwork.com/2023/01/interview-stuntman-and-actor-tom-constantine/https://www.kamen-rider-official.com/geats/35/
==Appearances==
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