Ryuusuke Akagi

*"The dragon is now free!"*

-Jiryuu's pre-battle catchphrase

**Ryuusuke Akagi** (赤城 竜介 *Akagi Ryusuke*) is the main protagonist of *Kamen Rider Jiryuu*. He is a high schooler who fights the Fable Tails as **Kamen Rider Jiryuu** (仮面ライダーシリーズ自竜 *Kamen Raida Jiryu*).

## General Information

Aliases:

* Kamen Rider Jiryuu

Series: Kamen Rider Jiryuu

Motifs:

* Greek Monsters
* Stone Castle
* Dragon Millipede

Rider Type: Protagonist, Hero

## History

Ryuusuke is the childhood friend of Isana who escaped from the Bishop-Fish Fable Tail by hiding in a nearby castle. He then accidentally freed the Dragon Beast who allied with him.

## Suit Design

Jiryuu's basic undersuit is black-colored with red-colored stripes down the body and legs. There are no spikes on the arms, as these are replaced by red tassels. Each form grants a unique breastplate and helmet.

## Forms

Kamen Rider Jiryuu transforms by inserting Beast Hearts in his Shiro Driver-Ishi after pressing their button and opening the belt's doors. By closing the doors and opening them again, he can activate that form's **Unchained Hissatsu** (Unchained Certain Kill) finisher.

Before entering a fight, Ryuusuke tends to exclaim **"The dragon is now free!"** (*Doragon wa muryo ni narimashita!*)

### Dragon Tower

*"(Standby loop) Unlock! Moyasu Goka! Tatsu Dragon Tower! Flame On."*

First Foe: Bishop-Fish

**Dragon Tower** (ドラゴン タワー *Doragon Tawa*) is Jiryuu's European Dragon-themed default form, accessed by using the Dragon Beast Heart in the Shiro Driver-Ishi. This forms represents the Dragon Fable Tail, known in legend as the **Burning Hellfire** (燃やす業火 *Moyasu Goka*). This form was unlocked when Ryuusuke accidentally unsealed the Dragon from the Mahomori Rekka Tower (Magical Forest Tower).

This form is the most balanced in terms of stats. The Dragon grants Jiryuu access to pyrokinesis and the power to light his body on fire as protection against melee attacks.

This form's weapon is the Rekkaita. While all of Jiryuu's forms have access to this weapon, Dragon Tower is the most effective user of this tool thanks to sharing the natural element of fire.

* **Tatsu Dragon Unchained Hissatsu Kick**: Jiryuu punches the ground to sprout flaming chains that wrap up his target and burn them if they attempt to escape. Jiryuu then performs a running jump into the air while his entire body is coated in fire. He then Rider Kicks his foe, destroying them while also shattering the chains surrounding them.

Rekkaita finisher:

* **Tatsu Dragon Unchained Hissatsu Giri**: Jiryuu coats the Rekkaita's blade in hellfire by running his hand over it before shooting the fire at his foe as a wave using a single swift slash. Dragon personally dubs this attack the **Flame Wave** (火炎波 *Kaen Nami*).

### Griffin Tower

*"(Standby loop) Unlock! Arekuru Tatsumaki! Washi Griffin Tower! Storm Front."*

First Foe: Minokawa

**Griffin Tower** (グリフィン タワー *Gurifin Tawa*) is Jiryuu's griffin-themed alternative fighting form, accessed by using the Griffin Beast Heart in the Shiro Driver-Ishi. This form represents the Griffin Fable Tail, known in legend as the **Raging Twister** (荒れ狂う竜巻 *Arekuru Tatsumaki*). This form was unlocked when Ryuusuke unsealed the Griffin.

This form has increased speed and agility compared to Dragon Tower at the cost of physical strength. The Griffin grants Jiryuu access to flight using a large pair of eagle-like wings, sharp talons on his feet for attacking and grabbing, and control over the air around him to spawn heavy gusts of wind and tornadoes.

* **Washi Griffin Unchained Hissatsu Kick**: Jiryuu spawns large chains from his wrists and manually wraps his foe in them. He then yanks the chains towards himself, either pulling his enemy closer to him or vise versa depending on the weight distribution. Either way, Jiryuu then uses his talons to perform a double kick strong enough to defeat his foe.

Rekkaita finisher:

* **Washi Griffin Unchained Hissatsu Giri**: Jiryuu spins around in place while flames spiral around the Rekkaita, turning Jiryuu into a large flaming twister. The heavy winds pull enemies into the cyclone, where the Rekkaita tears them to shreds. Griffin personally dubs this attack the **Hurricane Cutter** (台風切 *Shippu Kiri, with Kiri also being a pun on Fog*).

### Minotaur Tower

*"(Standby loop) Unlock! Goriki Hakaisha! Ushi Minotaur Tower! No Escape."*

**Minotaur Tower** (ミノタウロス タワー *Minotaurosu Tawa*) is Jiryuu's minotaur-themed alternative fighting form, accessed by using the Minotaur Beast Heart in the Shiro Driver-Ishi. This form represents the Minotaur Fable Tail, known in legend as the **Herculean Destroyer** (剛力破壊者 *Goriki Hakaisha*). This form was unlocked when Ryuusuke unsealed the Minotaur.

This form is the strongest form Jiryuu has in terms of physical strength and defense, but suffers from low speed and range. The Minotaur grants Jiryuu superhuman strength, enhanced durability, and the power to shake the earth with every hit.

* **Ushi Minotaur Unchained Hissatsu Smash**: Jiryuu jumps high into the air while spawning two chains from his wrists. He then attaches them to the ground and pulls to launch himself at the foe. He then uses a punch or headbutt to deliver a single explosive blow.

Rekkaita finisher:

* **Ushi Minotaur Unchained Hissatsu Giri**: Jiryuu summons a giant energy construct of a battle axe over the Rekkaita's blade and uses sideways slashes to chop his opponent apart. Minotaur personally dubs this attack the **Great Earth Axe** (大地斧 *Daichi Ono*).

### Chimera Tower

*"(Standby loop) Unlock! Gekitotsu Yugo! Raion Chimera Tower! Claws Out."*

**Chimera Tower** (キメラ タワー *Kimera Tawa*) is Jiryuu's chimera-themed alternative fighting form, accessed by using the Chimera Beast Heart in the Shiro Driver-Ishi. This form represents the Chimera Fable Tail, known in legend as the **Clashing Fusion** (激突融合 *Gekitotsu Yugo*). This form was unlocked when Ryuusuke unsealed the Chimera.

This form is Jiryuu's second strongest form physically, behind Minotaur Tower. The Chimera grants Jiryuu powerful charge attacks, a snake-like whip attached to his back, and the ability to manifest lion-like energy constructs to boost his attacks (e.g. shooting a lion's head out of his chest and lion claws on his arms).

* **Raion Chimera Unchained Hissatsu Kick**: Jiryuu summons the heads of a lion, a mountain goat, and a snake each at the end of a chain. He then launches the heads at his foe to stun them before Rider Kicking the foe covered in orange energy.

Rekkaita finisher:

* **Raion Chimera Unchained Hissatsu Giri**: Jiryuu summons a serpent's head across his blade and uses a thrust attack to launch it at the foe. Chimera personally dubs this attack the **Great Serpent Charge Attack** (大蛇突撃 *Dai Hebi Totsugeki*).

### Wyvern Tower

*"(Standby loop) Unlock! Tsuyoi! Hayai! Eiyu no Senjo! Dai Wyvern Tower! No Survival."*

**Wyvern Tower** ( ) is Jiryuu's wyvern-themed super form, accessed by using the Wyvern Beast Heart in the Shiro Driver-Ishi. This form represents the Wyvern Fable Tail, whose jingle references his personal pre-battle catchphrase *"Sono wa eiyu no senjo! ( This is the hero's battlefield!)"*.

Wyvern Tower is basically an enhanced version of his default Dragon Tower, due to Dragon and Wyvern being brothers. However, Wyvern Tower also possesses flight abilities like Griffin Tower and the strength of Minotaur Tower. His pyrokinesis becomes even stronger too.

This form's main finisher is the **Dai Wyvern Unchained Hissatsu Strike**: Jiryuu surrounds himself in an aura of flame that becomes shaped like the Wyvern and performs a flying charge attack straight into his foe. Alternatively, he can leap into the air to channel the flames into his leg and perform a super strong Rider Kick instead.

### Hydra Tower

*"(Special standby loop) Brave Unlock! Mezameyo tamashi! Kanzen Hydra Tower! Let's End This."*

**Hydra Tower** ( ) is Jiryuu's Yamata no Orochi-themed final form, accessed by inserting the Hydra Beast Heart into the Shiro Driver-Ishi and opening the doors. This form represents Jiryuu himself and the Super Fable Tail Hydra, which is created when Dragon and Wyvern physically fuse together.

## Equipment

**Devices**

* Shiro Driver-Ishi - Transformation device
* Beast Hearts - Transformation trinkets

**Weapons**

* Rekkaita - Jiryuu's personal lighter-like weapon

**Vehicles**

* Accelryu - Jiryuu's Rider Machine

## Legend Rider Devices

### Heisei Era Legend Rider Devices

**KamenRide: Jiryuu**: This Rider Card can be used to transform a Decade-type Rider (Decade himself or Eon) into Jiryuu Dragon Tower. When used by a Diend-type Rider (Diend or E-Vade), it summons a duplicate of Jiryuu to fight alongside the summoner.

The **Jiryuu Switch** is a Square-type Astro Switch that arms Fourze with the Dragon Fable Tail-themed **Jiryuu Module** on his right arm, which functions like a flamethrower.

The **Jiryuu Ring** is a Wizard Ring which summons Jiryuu when scanned onto a Wizard's Belt.

The **Jiryuu Lockseed** is a European-style Lockseed which can be used in the Sengoku Driver or Genesis Driver to access Jiryuu Arms.

Transformation Announcement: *Burning Hellfire!*

The **Signal Legend Jiryuu Bike** is a special Signal Bike based on the Accelryu. When used by Drive, it accesses the Tire Exchange form called **Drive:** **Jiryuu**.

The **Jiryuu Ghost Eyecon** is one of the Seigi Legendary Eyecons which is primarily used by Kamen Rider Ghost to access Jiryuu Damashii. Its Startup Time is labelled S02, its Transformation Time setting depicts Jiryuu Dragon Tower's face, and its Move Invocation Time setting is a depiction of Jiryuu's personal symbol.

The **Katatsu Kishi Jiryuu Gashat** (*Fire Dragon Knight Jiryuu Gasshatto*) is a Legend Rider Gashat based on Kamen Rider Jiryuu. When used in the Gamer Driver's first slot, it transforms the user into a form called Jiryuu Gamer.

* *(Digital beeping) Jiryuu!*
* *Moeru! Doragon no seishin de tatakau seigi no Rider wa... (clock ticking noise) Jiryuu da!*

Translation: Burning! The Rider of justice who fights with a dragon's spirit is... (clock ticking noise) Jiryuu!

* *Rider Time! Unlock! Jiryuu!*
* *(Right-hand Ridewatch's announcement) Armor Time! Unlock! Jiryuu!*
* *Finish Time! Unchained Time (Break/Burst/Jack/Snap/Surge)!*

The **Jiryuu Ridewatch** is based on Kamen Rider Jiryuu Dragon Tower and can be used in the left-side of the Ziku-Driver to access Jiryuu Armor.

The **Another Jiryuu Ridewatch** is a twisted version of the Jiryuu Ridewatch which can be used to transform into Another Jiryuu.

### Reiwa Era Legend Rider Devices

* *Unleash!*
* *Jiryuu's ability!*
* *Progrise! A dragon is free! Jailbreaking Jiryuu! The partnership of man and monster.*

The **Jailbreaking Jiryuu Progrise Key** is a Legend Rider Progrise Key based on Kamen Rider Jiryuu. Its ability is "Unleash" and its transformation announcement is based on Exciting Stag.

* *Keimusho Nikki Jiryuu!*
* *Katsute, toraware no mi kara kaiho sa reta ryu to kunda seigi no kishi ga imashita.*

Translation: There once was a righteous knight who partnered with a dragon freed from captivity.

The **Keimusho Nikki Jiryuu Wonder Ride Book** (Prison Diary Jiryuu) is a red-colored Wonder Ride Book of the Legend category based on Kamen Rider Jiryuu and his forms. The book's name is shortened to "Jiryuu" in the Swordriver's announcements.

The **Ankylo Vistamp** is a Seigi-type Vistamp based on Kamen Rider Jiryuu and the Ankylosaurus. It is primarily used by Kamen Rider Oni to access his Ankylo Genomix.

### Seigi Era Legend Rider Devices

The **Jiryuu Jumon Onpu** (Jiryuu Music Note; Based on Kamen Rider Jiryuu and medieval-themed pop) is a silver-colored Legend Rider Jumon Onpu which can be used in the Gosenfu Driver to access the hypothetical Jiryuu Gakusho.

The **Jiryuu Planet Pod** is a grey-colored Legend Rider Planet Pod based on Kamen Rider Jiryuu which was made on the planet Charon by a Deliverer who loved Kamen Riders.

## Etymology

**Ryuusuke** is a Japanese given name that means different things based on spelling. The kanji used here translate to "dragon assistance" or "dragon armor".

**Akagi** is a Japanese surname that means different things based on spelling. The kanji used here translate to "red castle".

Jiryuu's Rider name is based on a combination of *jiyu* (自由 *freedom, liberty*) and *ryu* (竜 *On'yomi reading of dragon*). The kanji used to spell his name give it the meaning "oneself dragon".

The name of Jiryuu's Rider Machine is a combination of *acceleration* and *akuryu* (悪竜 *Western-style dragon*).

## Notes

* Kamen Rider Jiryuu, like the other Shiro Driver users, represents a category of mythological creature. Jiryuu specifically represents mythical animals, generally those hailing from Greco-Roman mythology.