Kamen Rider Jadesu

Kamen Rider Jadesu is the Gamepad's OC version of Kamen Rider Revice.

## General Information

Kamen Rider Gamepad Era

Number: 23

Original Airing: 2021

Motifs: Animals, Demons, Contracts, Kamen Riders

Previous: Kamen Rider Keris

Next: Kamen Rider Herka

## Story

Drake Ellington is an ordinary high schooler who, during a seminar, meets the Deadman general Carmen who reveals herself to be his mother. Despite this, Drake is determined to become a hero and therefore teams up with a fallen angel named Iscariot and the organization KIRIN to fight the Deadmen as Kamen Rider Jadesu.

## Characters

### Kamen Riders

* Drake Ellington/Kamen Rider Jadesu
* Iscariot/Kamen Rider Iscariot
* Fiona Monroe & Astarte/Kamen Rider Morgue
* Astarte/Kamen Rider Astar
* Phoenix Ellington/Kamen Rider Oni
* Helen Abbot/Kamen Rider Babylon
* Rakshasa/Sanjay Pines/Kamen Rider Rave
* *Unknown character*/Kamen Rider Ha-Oni
* Lunazul/Kamen Rider Lunazul
* Fiona Monroe/Kamen Rider Demi-Surge
* Saint Michael the Archangel/Kamen Rider Sabaju

**Movie/Special Exclusive Riders**

* Fumiya/Kamen Rider Genesis *Based on cell phones and the watermelon beetle*
* *Unknown character*/Kamen Rider Hades
* *Unknown character*/Kamen Rider Tartarus
* George Karizaki/Kamen Rider Mal
* Vado/Kamen Rider Vado
* Aguilera/Kamen Rider Memory
* Morias/Kamen Rider Morias
* Ikki Igarashi/Kamen Rider Device
* Juzo Fuwa/ShinkenJuzo
* Yaiba of the Darkness/BoukenYaiba
* Barizorg/GokaiZorg
* Lipstick Songstress/HimeRanger
* YuruChara Dimension/AkibaChara

### Main Villains

* Carmen

Motifs: Sparrow, Bird's Nest

Carmen is the main antagonist of Kamen Rider Jadesu. She is a proxy for Giff who seeks to spread chaos in America and gather an army of Deadmen for Giff's eventual takeover of the world. Carmen once used the Suzume Proto Vistamp stolen from FENIX to become the **Suzume Deadman Phase 3**, but lost the form due to the Proto Vistamp being damaged. Carmen would later restore her original form by stealing the lifeforce of Harvey.

Etymology: Carmen is named after the titular main character of the famous opera.

* Lunazul/Teppouo Deadman

Motifs: Archerfish, Frog, Woodpecker

Etymology: Lunazul is named after a brand of tequila, with the name itself being Spanish for "Blue Moon".

* Tesoro/Tanuki Deadman

Motifs: Raccoon Dog, House Fly, Pachycephalosaurus

Etymology: Tesoro is named after the tequila brand "El Tesoro", with the name itself being Spanish for "Treasure".

* Fox Deadman

Motifs: Red Fox, Kitsune (Kitsune Frenzy Form)

### Deadmen

*According to the Kamen Rider Wiki, each Deadman Contract Holder is meant to be the opposite of the Kamen Rider associated with their respective Vistamp. The Deadman in Jadesu are created with this theme in mind.*

* Sydney

Sydney is a professional tennis player and the contract holder of the **Dolphin Deadman**. Her inner demon embodies her need to get petty revenge on the opposing player after a prank she pulled in the past. She was given the Dolphin Proto Vistamp by Tesoro during a tennis match that took place in the Oie Kingdom, resulting in her Deadman fighting Keris as well as Jadesu.

*As with most Deadmans' contract holders, Sydney serves as an antithesis to the Rider basis of the Dolphin Vistamp, Kamen Rider Element. Sydney recklessly seeks to get revenge on her rival out of jealousy while Soshi Kawamoto has very valid reasons for seeking vengance, but chooses against doing so.*

* Malcolm

Malcolm is the contract holder of the **Moth Deadman**. His inner demon embodies his need to gain the approval of his father, who is the principal of Drake's high school. His Deadman was formed by Carmen without his consent.

*As with most Deadmans' contract holders, Malcolm serves as an antithesis to the Rider basis of the Moth Vistamp, Kamen Rider Apollo. Malcolm desires the approval of his father while Alex Edison doesn't care what his father thinks of him, only desiring to make friends instead.*

* Gerard

Gerard is a police officer and the contract holder of the **Mosa Deadman**. His inner demon embodies his ambition to always catch the bad guys, even if it means bending or outright breaking the law to do so. He was given his Proto Vistamp by Lunazul.

*As with most Deadmans' contract holders, Gerard serves as an antithesis to the Rider basis of the Mosa Vistamp, Kamen Rider Dentia. Gerard bends the rules so he can get the glory of constant victory while Matthew Sternberg cares too much about the law to break it intentionally.*

* Emmett

Emmett is a low-level criminal for a crime family and the contract holder of the **Trilobite Deadman**. His inner demon embodies his fear of being caught by law enforcement. He was given his Proto Vistamp by Lunazul.

*As with most Deadmans' contract holders, Emmett serves as an antithesis to the Rider basis of the Trilobite Vistamp, Kamen Rider Verge. Emmett desires to become a greater criminal using his newfound power while Irvin Palmer wants to reform himself and committed crimes begrudgingly.*

* Harvey

Harvey is an insane serial killer who previously was held in a mental asylum before joining the ranks of the Deadman. His original contract formed the **Hyena Deadman**, which embodied his need to entertain himself by murdering people in sadistic ways. His intense desires allowed him to evolve into the **Hyena Deadman Phase 2**, based on the spotted hyena and a baleen whale.

After breaking out of the asylum, he became the personal user of the Diprotodon Proto Vistamp. With it, he becomes the giant wombat/sumo wrestler-themed **Diprotodon Deadman Phase 2**.

*As with most Deadmans' contract holders, Harvey serves as an antithesis to the Rider basis of the Hyena Vistamp, Kamen Rider Phenomenon. Harvey is a mentally unstable but jovial individual who wants to break people's minds for fun while Carl Graves is an intelligent but cynical psychologist who wishes to advance human understanding.*

* Melissa

Melissa is a museum tour guide and the contract holder of the **Katatsumuri Deadman**, which is modelled after a garden snail. Her inner demon embodies her affection for her male coworker who she has a crush on. She received her Katatsumuri Proto Vistamp from Tesoro.

*As with most Deadmans' contract holders, Melissa serves as an antithesis to the Rider basis of the Katatsumuri Vistamp, Kamen Rider Savage. Melissa selfishly seeks her crush's affection for her own benefit while Dylan Hardy gave up on pursuing Hannah when it became clear that she didn't love him back.*

* Malik

Malik is a pizza chef and the contract holder of the **Shimauma Deadman**, which is modelled after a zebra. His inner demon embodies his rivalry with his brother over being better at the culinary arts.

*As with most Deadmans' contract holders, Malik serves as an antithesis to the Rider basis of the Shimauma Vistamp, Kamen Rider Twin. Malik has a friendly rivalry with his brother that has turned toxic while Owen Truman grieves the death of his brother as motivation to fight the Dopants.*

* Lisa

Lisa is a gambler who transforms into the ladybug and earthworm-themed **Ladybug Deadman Phase 2** using the Ladybug Proto Vistamp. Her inner demon embodies her desire to win at the casino in order to break a supposed curse on her family.

*As with most Deadmans' contract holders, Lisa serves as an antithesis to the Rider basis of the Ladybug Vistamp, Kamen Rider Deck. Lisa is obsessed with ending her bad luck while Jack Cohen possesses extraordinary luck that he cares little about.*

* Italian Crime Family

After the Trilobite Deadman incident, this Italian crime family uses the Ondori Proto Vistamp as shared contract holders of the **Ondori Deadmen**, which is modelled after a domestic rooster. Their inner demons embody their desire to recover from losing Emmett and become a powerful criminal empire.

*As with most Deadmans' contract holders, the Italian crime family serves as an antithesis to the Rider basis of the Ondori Vistamp, Kamen Rider Ho-O. The Italian crime family seeks to become powerful members of the criminal underworld while Tyson Hawthorne wants to keep the criminals of his city under control.*

* Kumamushi Deadman/Kumamushi Deadman Phase 2

Motifs: Tardigrade, Astronaut, Cosmic Horror

* Celestine

Celestine is an exiled Deadman general who is the sister of Carmen. She serves as the main antagonist of **Jadesu x Malvado: Cho Oma Crisis**, a crossover event which serves as a prequel to **Jadesu x Oh-Bakenger: Hyper Hero Taisenki**.

During the first battle between Jadesu and Mal, Celestine steals the Cthulhu Proto Vistamp and uses it to become the Cthulhu and Necronomicon-themed **Cthulhu Deadman Phase 3**. Her inner demon embodies her desire to get revenge on Giff for rejecting her in favor of Carmen. She also manages to steal four more Proto Vistamps and uses them to create additional Deadmen to serve as her henchmen.

*As with most Deadmans' contract holders, Celestine serves as an antithesis to the Rider basis of the Cthulhu Vistamp, Oma Zi-O. Celestine desires to use the Cthulhu Vistamp to rule over the world as a tyrannical overlord while Sougo Tokiwa wishes to become the kindest ruler of the future.*

Etymology: Celestine's name is a reference to Celestine Galli-Marie, the actress who played the titular Carmen in the premiere performance of the opera in 1875.

* Benedict

Benedict is a Catholic priest and the contract holder of the **Jackalope Deadman**. His inner demon embodies his desire to punish those who sin according to his ridiculous standards. He is one of the four Deadmen created by Celestine to support her as the Cthulhu Deadman.

*As with most Deadmans' contract holders, Benedict serves as an antithesis to the secondary basis of the Jackalope Vistamp, Momotaros. Benedict is a humble and peaceful man who is kind to most people while Momotaros is a rude and prideful demon who badmouths everyone.*

* Luna

Luna is an innocent puppy and the contract holder of the **Dragon Deadman**, which is themed after an Eastern Dragon. Her inner demon embodies her determination to gain the approval of his owner. The Dragon Deadman serves as the Cthulhu Deadman's personal mode of transportation.

*As with most Deadmans' contract holders, Luna serves as an antithesis to the secondary basis of the Dragon Vistamp, the Auto Vajin. Luna is a hyperactive living creature who loves his owner while the Auto Vajin is an emotionless machine who is a mere tool for Faiz and nothing more.*

Note: The Dragon Deadman is a slightly altered variant of the Mosa Deadman suit.

* Hubert

Hubert is an elderly man who is the contract holder of the **Eoraptor Deadman**. His inner demon embodies his desire to erase the modern era, as Hubert sees the modern era as flawed due to trauma he experienced in the past.

*As with most Deadmans' contract holders, Hubert serves as the antithesis to the Rider basis of the Eoraptor Vistamp, Kamen Rider Gaia. Hubert is an old man who is mentally stuck in the past who has given up on life due to seeing it as meaningless while Jun Kadowaki is a young man who was cryogenically frozen into the modern era who wishes to live life to make up for lost time.*

* Karen/Hyoumon Deadman

Karen is the alhoholic mother of two children who is the contract holder of the **Hyoumon Deadman**, which is themed after a Fritilary Butterfly. Her inner demon embodies her desire to beat up people in order to mitigate her depression.

*As with most Deadmans' contract holders, Karen serves as the antithesis to the secondary basis of the Hyoumon Vistamp, Joyful Knight Candelila. Karen is an abusive mother suffering from servere depression who beats up children while Candelila is the embodiment of love and joy who loves children a lot.*

Note: The Hyoumon Deadman is a slightly altered variant of the Moth Deadman suit.

## Trivia

The main Riders in Kamen Rider Jadesu could be interpreted as being representations of the classic Seven Deadly Sins of the Christian faith.

* **Jadesu/Pride**: While Jadesu doesn't possess an extreme ego at first, his role as the main defender of his generation does make him arrogant after a time. These issues are mostly dealt with after his cocky attitude causes friction with Helen during the Kumamushi Deadman incident.
* **Morgue and Astar/Envy**: Astar as an inner demon is the embodiment of Fiona's jealousy towards Drake over the ability to become a Kamen Rider.
* **Oni/Wrath**: Oni's motivation to end his son's life is fueled by his personal frustration over being manipulated by Carmen.
* **Babylon/Lust**: Kamen Rider Babylon's design and concept is modeled after BDSM and is filled with dirty sexual references.
* **Rave/Gluttony**: Rakshasa's goal is to gain power and authority without any greater purpose.

*Future Kamen Riders in Jadesu will therefore represent the remaining three Deadly Sins (Greed, and Sloth).*

Keeping with this analogy, the Kamen Riders of the Oma Revice universe could be interpreted as representing two lesser-known Deadly Sins.

* **Malvado/Vanity**: Malvado is George Karizaki, a scientist who prides himself as an expert on Kamen Rider history and constantly forces others to acknowledge his accomplishments.
* **Memory/Despair**: Memory is Aguilera, who suffered from a traumatic experience during Ikki's fall from grace and is motivated by making up for her past actions as a Deadman.