Kamen Rider Kiva (Rider)

may refer to any the following characters:
Wataru Kurenai.png| Wataru Kurenai
Otoya Kurenai.png| Otoya Kurenai
No Image Available.png| Unnamed boy
Masao Kurenai.png| Masao Kurenai
AW Wataru.png| WataruKamen Rider Kiva (DCD)
Beetle Fangire human.png| Beetle Fangire
Wataru in Decade.png| Wataru Kurenai (DCD)
Bujin Rider Kiva.jpg| Kamen Rider Bujin Kiva
==History==
 was created by the Fangire race as a means to duplicate Kamen Rider Dark Kiva's power without its heavy risks, hence their similar design and abilities. Per the Knight and Pawn's benevolent wishes, Kamen Rider Kiva was also meant to promote peace among the 13 Demon Races, being able to merge itself with beings like the Arm Monsters.『仮面ライダーキバ 超全集』(Kamen Rider Kiva Complete Manual)https://www.kamen-rider-official.com/dictionaries/keywords_search?utf8=✓&search_dictionaries_form%5Bkeyword_for_title%5D=キバの鎧
==Novel==
In the novel reimagination of the TV series, Kiva is a one of a kind armor implanted inside Wataru, being first activated during Wataru's teenage years. Since Kivat, Basshaa and Dogga do not exist in this story, with Jiro/Garulu solely being a Fangire hunter, Kiva has no additional forms aside from Kivat form. Like the TV version, Kiva has a Rider Kick attack, though it requires no Fuestles to use. 
==Forms==
Unlike Dark Kiva, Kamen Rider Kiva has multiple forms that provide different weapons and abilities, each of which is assumed by inserting their respective Fuestles into Kivat's mouth. 
==Legend Rider Devices==
Ever since Kamen Rider Decade, Kamen Riders' arsenals have featured an assortment of Legend Rider-based collectible devices, including many for Kiva.
==Derivations==
KRDCD-Decadekiva.png| Kamen Rider Decade Kiva
SigurdKiva.png| Kamen Rider Sigurd Kiva Arms
KRGh-Ghostkiva.png| Kamen Rider Ghost Kiva Damashii
KRZiO-Another Kiva.png| Another Kiva
KRZiO-Zi-Okiva.png| Kamen Rider Zi-O KivaArmor
KRGe-Geatskivaupper (Concept Art).png| Kamen Rider Geats Kiva Form (Upper Half)
KRGe-Geatskivalower (Concept Art).png| Kamen Rider Geats Kiva Form (Lower Half)
KRGo-Gorgeouskiva.png| Kamen Rider Gorgeous Kiva
==Equipment==
===Devices===
*Kivat-Bat the 3rd - Wataru's Kivat partner.
*Demon Imperial Dragon Tatsulot - Wataru's second partner and the catalyst of allowing Kiva to assume Emperor Form.
*Kivat Belt - Transformation device that forms when Kivat bites Wataru.
*Fuestles - Whistle-like devices that activate a function, depending on the Fuestle.
===Weapons===
*Demon-Beast Sword Garulu Saber - Kiva's form-changing weapon that turns him into Garulu Form.
*Demon Sea Gun Bashaa Magnum - Kiva's form-changing weapon that turns him into Bassha Form.
*Demon Iron Hammer Dogga Hammer - Kiva's form-changing weapon that turns him into Dogga Form.
*Zanvat Sword - Kiva's personal weapon whose finisher is locked to Emperor Form.
===Other===
*Bloody Rose
===Vehicles===
*Machine Kivaa - Kiva's Rider Machine.
**Buroon Booster - The combination between Machine Kivaa and the artificial Demon Statue Buroon.
*Castle Doran - Kiva's Doran partner that is also a base.
**Shoodoran - Castle Doran's drake, which is summoned by Doran's roar in times of trouble due to being too young to be bound to a Fuestle.
==Behind the Scenes==
===Etymology===
"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 .
==Notes==
*Both Flight Style and DoGaBaKi Emperor Form, which are evolutions of his Emperor Form, serve as precursors to the "Extra Final Form", which would respectively be followed by Kuuga and Den-O outside of their series.
*Among all primary Riders from the Heisei era, Kiva's main form has the slowest running speed; an irony when regarding his usual agile movements in combat. 
*The various chains on Kiva's body are called "Catena", which is Italian for "chain".
*Strangely, despite its official role as the successor of Dark Kiva, neither the King nor Bishop seem to recognize Kamen Rider Kiva at first glance, the latter even outright referring to it as a "fake" Kiva at one point toward Taiga.
*While Kiva's default forms remained somewhat usable, their reduced usage in the later episodes can be primarily attributed to the heavy and cumbersome nature of the costume. Despite offering unhindered agility, the suit heavily strained Seiji Takaiwa's body.Test! Look, Get on the Scale!! This is why Emperor Form was introduced early and used more often than most Final Forms, as it was considered a safer and less cumbersome suit to wear.
==References==
==External links==
*Kamen Rider Zukan page on Kamen Rider Kiva.
**Kamen Rider Zukan page on Kamen Rider Kiva Kiva Form.
**Kamen Rider Zukan page on Kamen Rider Kiva Garulu Form.
**Kamen Rider Zukan page on Kamen Rider Kiva Basshaa Form.
**Kamen Rider Zukan page on Kamen Rider Kiva Dogga Form.
**Kamen Rider Zukan page on Kamen Rider Kiva DoGaBaKi Form.
**Kamen Rider Zukan page on Kamen Rider Kiva Emperor Form.
**Kamen Rider Zukan page on Kiva Flight Style.
**Kamen Rider Zukan page on Kamen Rider Kiva Kiva Form (Masao Kurenai Ver.).
**Kamen Rider Zukan page on Kamen Rider Kiva DoGaBaKi Emperor Form.
*Kamen Rider Zukan page on Kamen Rider Kiva (DCD).
**Kamen Rider Zukan page on Kamen Rider Kiva Kiva Form (DCD).
**Kamen Rider Zukan page on Kamen Rider Kiva Garulu Form (DCD).
**Kamen Rider Zukan page on Kamen Rider Kiva Basshaa Form (DCD).
**Kamen Rider Zukan page on Kamen Rider Kiva Dogga Form (DCD).
**Kamen Rider Zukan page on Kamen Rider Kiva DoGaBaKi Form (DCD).
**Kamen Rider Zukan page on the Kiva Arrow.
==Navigation==
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