Ryusei Tsurugi

## **Choujinki Metalder**

> Wind, Clouds, Sun! I ask you from the bottom of my heart- why was I born in the world like this?! (*風よ、雲よ、太陽よ!心あらば教えてくれ。なぜ、この世に生まれて来たのだ?!* Kaze yo, kumo yo, taiyō yo! Kokoro areba kotaetekure. Naze, kono sekai ni umaretekitanoda?!
>
> Metalder after his first fight with Neros., Choujinki Metalder

**Metalder** (メタルダー, *Metarudā*?) is a "Choujinki", a powerful war android built by Dr. Koga at the end of World War II originally as a countermeasure against the Americans. He was hidden in a secret base of the Japanese Imperial Army until Dr. Koga activated him years later to fight the Neros Empire. Whenever his energies reach a peak from rage, with the cry "Ikaru!" (怒る!, *"Ikaru!"*? "Anger!"), he transforms into his metallic form. Powered by 'super-gravitational energy', his killing techniques include "Laser Arm", "G-Kick", "Metal Tornado" spinning kick, "Head Crash" ram, "Plasma Punch", "Metal Bomber" punching attack from above, And "1000 Hand Punch".

## Biography

### Choujinki Metalder

He was hidden in a secret base of the Japanese Imperial Army, the Silver Carcass, until Dr. Koga activated him years later to fight the Neros Empire.

Metalder lived in the Silver Carcass with Springer, a dog that was able to speak through a machine created by Dr. Koga. He had a human guise known as Ryusei Tsuguri. His two friends were Mai Ogi and Hakko Kita who both became aware that he was Metalder shortly after meeting him.

At the end of the series he defeats God Neros but in the process, his super-gravitational energy is greatly damaged, as a result whenever he moves longer, he will explode and the world will be destroyed by its impact. With Kita's help, Metalder is spared from destruction, but at the cost of his human form and his ability to fight as a Choujinki.

### Maskman Stage Show at 3 Heroes Korakuen YuenchiFile:Icon-crosswiki.png

In a stage show where the MaskmenFile:Icon-crosswiki.png are seen fighting their usual foes, the Armored Army and GorgomFile:Icon-crosswiki.png show up and wind up defeating them. Metalder and Kamen Rider BlackFile:Icon-crosswiki.png arrive and assist the Maskmen.

### Maskman Stage Show at Super Hero Korakuen YuenchiFile:Icon-crosswiki.png

In a stage show where the Maskman are seen fighting the Underground Empire TubeFile:Icon-crosswiki.png, Kamen Rider Black, Metalder, Spielban, Shaider, RedFile:Icon-crosswiki.png & Blue FlashFile:Icon-crosswiki.png, Change DragonFile:Icon-crosswiki.png & PhoenixFile:Icon-crosswiki.png, Green TwoFile:Icon-crosswiki.png, and Dyna BlackFile:Icon-crosswiki.png arrive and assist the team.

### Liveman Stage Show at Super Hero Korakuen YuenchiFile:Icon-crosswiki.png

In a stage show where the LivemenFile:Icon-crosswiki.png are seen fighting their usual foes, Great Star League GozmaFile:Icon-crosswiki.png, Reconstructive Experiment Empire MessFile:Icon-crosswiki.png, Underground Empire Tube, the Armored Army and The Sorcerers Clan show up and wind up defeating them. Kamen Riders Black & RXFile:Icon-crosswiki.png, Jiraya, Princess Ninja Emiha, RedFile:Icon-crosswiki.png & Pink MaskFile:Icon-crosswiki.png, Metalder, Red & Yellow FlashFile:Icon-crosswiki.png and Change Dragon arrive and assist the Livemen.

## Personality

His human guise, **Ryusei Tsurugi** (剣 流星, *Tsurugi Ryūsei*?), is directly modeled after that of Dr. Koga's son Tatsuo of whom he lost during the war. Like Tatsuo, he loves music and plays the saxophone from time to time. His Reflection Circuit gave him the same feelings as humans and a sense of right and wrong.

### As Tsurugi Ryusei

* Height: 186cm (73" or 6'1")
* Weight: gravity control to more than 100kg (220 lbs)
* Time for 100 m run: 11 sec.

### As Chojinki Metalder

* Height: 190cm (75" or 6'3")
* Weight: 250kg (551 lbs)
* Time for 100m run: 1.5 seconds
* Jump height: 150 metres (164 yards)
* Punch Power: 10 cm(4 inches) through an iron board
* Kick power: breaking an 20cm (8 inches) iron pole

**Techniques**

* Laser Arm
* G-Kick
* Jumping Distance
* Iron Claw
* Vacuum Adhesion Apparatus
* Metal Tornado
* Plasma Punch

### Arsenal

* Silver Carcass
* Side Phantom
* Metal Charger

## Ranger Key

 File:Metalder Ranger Key.jpg
The **Metalder Key** (メタルダー, *Metarudā Kī*?) is a Metal Heroes Ranger KeyFile:Icon-crosswiki.png released as part of the Ranger Keys Metal Hero Edition in Bandai Premium. It is unknown if it will appear in a future crossover. Of course as with all Ranger Keys, should it exist, it would be able to transformFile:Icon-crosswiki.png one, i.e. one of the GokaigersFile:Icon-crosswiki.png, into Metalder.

## Behind the scenes

### Portrayal

Ryusei Tsurugi is portrayed by Seikō Senō (妹尾 青洸, *Senō Seikō*?) (credited as Akira Senō (妹尾 洸, *Senō Akira*?)), who also portrayed Tatsuo Koga. As Metalder, his suit actors were Kazuyoshi Yamada (山田 一善, *Yamada Kazuyoshi*?) and Noriaki Kaneda (金田 憲明, *Kaneda Noriaki*?).

## Notes

* Metalder resembles the protagonist of Shotaro Ishinomori's *Kikaider*.
* Metalder shares his first name with Ryusei SakutaFile:Icon-crosswiki.png/Kamen Rider Meteor.
* In the French and Brazilian Portuguese dub, his transformation call was "Metalder!" Instead of "Ikaru!" (Anger!).
* In the French dub, he was renamed to Héraclor while in the Brazilian dub, he was renamed to Hideki Kondo.

## Appearances

* File:Icon-metalder.png *Choujinki Metalder*
	+ Episode 1: *Hurry! To the Hundred-Demon Spirit World*
	+ Episode 2: *I Have Become God Neroz*
	+ Episode 3: *Hammer Man Ben K Cries to the Love for a Hare*
	+ Episode 4: *Torpedo Agmis VS Navy Second Lieutenant Metalder*
	+ Episode 5: *Hold on! Never-Missing Gunplay*
	+ Episode 6: *Anger! Knockout the Heavyweight King Galdos*
	+ Episode 7: *Decide the Goal! The Flaming Duel with the Tag Brothers*
	+ Episode 8: *Farewell, Barlock! The Secret of the Iron Mask*
	+ Episode 9: *Dreaming Monster! Lovers in a Crossfire*
	+ Episode 10: *Excellent Technique! The Violin Attack of the Famous Music Robot*
	+ Episode 11: *Pursuit of the Brave! A Giant Rises in the Sky!!*
	+ Episode 12: *Monster's Beloved・Sieging Ninjas*
	+ Episode 13: *Critical Moment! Valley Umineko Restores the Love of Parent and Child*
	+ Episode 14: *Little Sister is Alive! Sorrowful Lady Soldier Madonna*
	+ Episode 15: *Soaring Monster・Son! Mother's Wish!*
	+ Episode 16: *Love's Rival is a Cruching Biker Family*
	+ Episode 17: *Mai at Risk! Running One-Eyed Dragon Top Gunder*
	+ *Choujinki Metalder: The Movie*
	+ Episode 18: *Mai's Secret Information・Poolside's Trap*
	+ Episode 19: *Summer Vacation is a Adventure Tour to the Ghost Bank*
	+ Episode 20: *The Target is Puppies? The Fire-Breathing Armament Army*
	+ Episode 21: *A Citywide Mystery・The Beautiful Girl Who Calls Fireflies*
	+ Episode 22: *Sky-Soaring Rollers! Raid of the Red Dolphins*
	+ Episode 23: *Who's Top?! The Best and Worst's Big Sports Day*
	+ Episode 24: *The Magical Battle of Princess Tenko VS Galador*
	+ Episode 25: *Fly! JAC Blitzkrieg Cheering Party*
	+ Episode 26: *Winners! Blazing JAC Guys*
	+ Episode 27: *Help! The Beloved Gori-chan's Escape Journal*
	+ Episode 28: *Lovely Thief・Shining Diamond Shines Upon a Virgin's Wish*
	+ Episode 29: *The Sorrowful Story of the Stray Dog*
	+ Episode 30: *Protect! The Secret Base*
	+ Episode 31: *Target the Power Surge! The Girls Who Dreams Love*
	+ Episode 32: *Legend of the Century Beauty*
	+ Episode 33: *Big Siege Network, Escape of Heated Friendship*
	+ Episode 34: *The Emperor With A Thousand Faces・Neroz*
	+ Episode 35: *Emperor・Neroz's Identity is?*
	+ Episode 36: *Big Counteroffense! The Robot Army's Showdown*
	+ Episode 37: *Great Collapse! Neroz Empire*
	+ Episode 38: *Great Counterattack! Wasteland of Love and Hatred*
	+ Episode 39/Finale: *Great Decisive Battle! Metalder for Eternity*

## See Also

* Ryan Steele - *American* counterpart in *VR Troopers*.  *See comparison page*.
* Adam Steele - *American* counterpart in *Psycon/Cybertron*.  *See comparison page*.