Kamen Rider ZO

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==Summary==
Masaru Aso (麻生 勝, Asō Masaru) is the main protagonist of the movie Kamen Rider ZO. Transforming into a grasshopper mutant known as Kamen Rider ZO (仮面ライダーZO, Kamen Raidā Zetto Ō, Masked Rider ZO), he seeks to protect a young boy from monstrous creations that have been sent after him.
==Powers and Stats==
Tier: , likely higher | At least , higher with ZO Kick and Rage Power
Key: Masaru Aso | Kamen Rider ZO
Name: Masaru Aso, Kamen Rider ZO 
Origin: Kamen Rider 
Gender: Male 
Age: 25 
Classification: Ex-Member of Mochizuki Institute of Genetic Engineering, Kamen Rider, Grasshopper Gene Fusion 
Powers and Abilities:
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Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Martial Arts (Utilizes hand-to-hand combat and throwing maneuvers against his opponentsKamen Rider ZO), Vehicular Mastery, Acrobatics (Can jump up to 130 metersKamen Rider Official Data File), Enhanced Senses (Hearing, Telescopic Vision, Microvision; Has compound eyes with vision far beyond that of humansKamen Rider Official Data File. Can distinguish people's conversationKamen Rider ZO and whispers 100 meters awayKamen Rider ZO Complete Works), Empowerment and Absorption (Can absorb energy from Mother NatureKamen Rider Official Mook vol. 12 and empower his techniques through itKamen Rider 1971-2010 Picture Book), Telepathy (Can hear voices calling for help with his super senses, and communicate with giant mutant grasshoppers through psychokinesisKamen Rider ZO), Bodily Weaponry (When his anger or other emotions reach their peak, sharp fangs appear from his faceKamen Rider Official Data File), Immortality (Type 3) and Regeneration (Low-High; Regenerated from having his cells separated after being absorbed by DorasKamen Rider ZO Complete Works), Chi Manipulation (Can release Chi from the slit in the back of the head when he is angeredKamen Rider Official Data File. Chi can also be used to repair devices, such as clocks), Damage Boost (His kicks boasts three times more power than his punchesKamen Rider Official Data File. Can make attacks more powerful by concentrating energy or adding speedKamen Rider Official Data File), Supernatural Willpower and Rage Power (When anger and sadness reach their peak, ZO displays a power beyond his capacity), Energy Manipulation, Fusionism and Transformation (Masaru's anger towards evil cause the energy of nature to gather around him, fusing his spiritual energy with mental energy and the mechanisms of his body, which incorporate grasshopper genes, react, and transform him into ZOKamen Rider ZO Zukan Profile), Self-Sustenance (Type 2; Fell into a coma and slept for four yearsKamen Rider ZO Complete Works), Dimensional Travel (Traveled to Spider Woman's spaceKamen Rider ZO), Telekinesis, Healing and Technology Manipulation (Fixed a broken watchKamen Rider ZO through his Chi, which is also considered a healing and telekinetic abilityKamen Rider ZO Complete Works), Transmutation (Can change his normal motorcycle into Z-BringerKamen Rider ZO), Explosion Manipulation (ZO Kick can cause his targets to explodeKamen Rider World), Non-Physical Interaction (Comparable to Skyrider, who can harm ghosts and other evil spirits) 
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Resistance to Matter Manipulation (Molecular; Can resist Doras' molecular destructive raysKamen Rider ZO, which can destroy moleculesDoras Zukan Profile), Absorption (Overcame Doras' absorption through his memories and willpowerKamen Rider ZO), Fire Manipulation and Temperature Manipulation (His skin is impervious to the heat of a roaring fireKamen Rider ZO Shogakukan Mook. Can withstand the chill of -10°CKamen Rider ZO Shogakukan Mook), Electricity Manipulation (Can withstand a direct hit from lightningKamen Rider ZO Shogakukan Mook) 
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Light Manipulation (Headlight not only illuminates the front, but also glows red when ZO rides on itKamen Rider Official Data File), Air Manipulation (Muffler creates a wall of air to repel flames and other objectsKamen Rider Official Data File), Surface Scaling (Tires have grip for full performance on all terrains and in all weather conditionsKamen Rider Official Data File), Adaptation (Highly durable and adaptable to the environmentZ-Bringer Zukan Profile), Resistance to Gravity Manipulation (Can withstand 100 GsKamen Rider Official Data File), Temperature Manipulation (Can withstand high heat of 1,000°CKamen Rider Official Data File) 
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Attack Potency: Wall level, likely higher (Should be able to harm those who can harm him. Had several times the power of an ordinary person even before his transformationKamen Rider ZO Complete Works) | At least Universe level+ (Declared to be physically stronger than Kamen Rider Black RXTerebi Magazine 1993. Said to be the stronger than the previous Riders and having better vehicle moves, such as Ichigo and V3Terebi Magazine 1993. Fought alongside Kamen Rider J against Shadow Moon's Shin Kaijins, defeating and destroying them, who are said to have a power greater than Kamen Riders, such as Black RXKamen Rider World), higher with ZO Kick (Three times stronger than ZO Punch. Killed Doras with a single kickKamen Rider ZO) and Rage Power (When anger and sadness reach their peak, ZO displays a power beyond his capacity) 
Speed: Superhuman (Had several times the reflexes of an ordinary person even before his transformationKamen Rider ZO Complete Works) | FTL, with FTL+ reactions and combat speed (Should be comparable to Black RX. Can dodge and react to Doras' molecular raysKamen Rider ZO) 
Lifting Strength: Superhuman (Had several times the power of an ordinary person even before his transformationKamen Rider ZO Complete Works) | Class P (Physically stronger than Showa Riders, such as Charge Up Stronger), higher with Rage Power 
Striking Strength: Wall level, likely higher | At least Universe level+ (Cut off Doras' arm with a chopKamen Rider ZO. Ripped off one of Spider Woman's legs and stabbed her chest with itKamen Rider ZO. Punched through Bat Man's stomachKamen Rider ZO), higher with ZO Kick and Rage Power 
Durability: Wall level (Withstood Doras' punch, which sent him flying through a window and onto a carKamen Rider ZO), likely higher (Got hit by Doras' molecular ray and transformed right afterKamen Rider ZO) | At least Universe level+ (Could withstand multiple attacks from Doras), higher with Rage Power 
Stamina: Infinite (Powered up by the energy of Mother Nature, being able to store infinite energy in its body as long as nature on Earth continues to protect itKamen Rider ZO Complete Works) 
Range: Extended Melee Range physically. At least Hundreds of Meters with Chi Manipulation, Telepathy and Enhanced Senses (Can distinguish people's conversation and whispers 100 meters away). Planetary with Empowerment and Absorption (Can absorb energy from Mother Nature) 
Standard Equipment: 
*Z-Bringer (Zブリンガー, Zetto Buringā): ZO rides on the Z-Bringer, built by Dr. Mochizuki. Though resembling a regular motorcycle, the Z-Bringer changes along with ZO with the ability to reach speeds up to 1300 km/h and can resist 100 Gs of force as well as heat up to 1000 degrees. ZO can use the Z-Bringer to execute the Z-Bringer Attack (Zブリンガーアタック, Zetto Buringā Attacku) Rider Break, an attack powerful enough to knock down a 50 ton tank.
KRZO-Z-Bringer.png|Z-Bringer
Intelligence: Gifted (Masaru was Dr. Mochizuki's assistant at university before his surgery into Kamen Rider ZO. He has a strong justice and makes a good use of his chi manipulation and telepathy to gather information around him. Declared to be more skilled than Kamen Rider Black RX)
Weaknesses: None notable. 
Notable Attacks/Techniques:
*ZO Kick (ZOキック, Zetto Ō Kikku): ZO, which has been modified and enhanced with grasshopper genes, specializes in kicking techniques. Its power can pierce a special alloy 60 cm thick with a single blow.
*ZO Punch (ZOパンチ, Zetto Ō Panchi): ZO's powerful punch blasts through a 20 cm-thick special alloy. It has the power to destroy 50 cars with a single punch. The destructive power is further increased by jumping toward the enemy and using the momentum of the punch.
*ZO Chop (ZOチョップ, Zetto Ō Choppu): ZO's chop is a deadly cutter that can slice through the body of its opponents. His sharp chop severed the arm of Doras in their first fight.
*Z-Bringer Attack (Zブリンガーアタック, Zetto Buringā Atakku): Sends the machine at a speed of up to 1,300 km/h and hits the enemy with the body. The Z-Bringer's high speed body hits are so powerful that it can splatter a Type 90 tank.
==Notable Matchups==
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