Drake Ellington

*"I am evil, but that doesn't matter!"*

-Catchphrase

**Drake Ellington** is the main protagonist of *Kamen Rider Jadesu*. He is a half-human, half-Deadman hybrid who transforms into **Kamen Rider Jadesu** (Masked Rider Evil) to fight against his mother and her generals alongside the fallen angel Iscariot. He is also the host of the **Boa Deadman**.

## General Information

Gender: Male

Aliases: Kamen Rider Jadesu

Motifs

* Animals
* Titanoboa
* Stamps
* Genome
* DNA
* Kamen Riders
* Number 23

Rider Type: Protagonist, Hero

Affiliation: KIRIN

Homeworld: Earth

## History

Drake Ellington is the son of the Deadman general **Carmen** and the American FENIX agent Phoenix Ellington, the later raising Drake under the impression that his mother had passed away giving birth to him. Ever since he was three, Drake became aware of a mysterious monster following him around which the young child believed was an imaginary friend. Drake grew up loving the Kamen Riders of the Cho Heisei Era, desiring to potentially become a Kamen Rider himself.

Years later, Drake attended a seminar hosted by FENIX showcasing the development of a Rider System that they planned to use in the near future. The seminar was attacked by the Deadman organization led by Carmen who recognized her son and revealed the truth to him of his parentage. His shock and grief over this revelation allowed Carmen to use the Boa Vistamp to summon the **Boa Deadman**. Drake would have been killed by this monster if Iscariot had not defended him, revealing his true nature to Drake (although only Drake and the Deadman could see Iscariot at the time). Drake, determined to defeat his inner demons and become a hero like the Kamen Riders, stole the Jadesu Driver and Boa Vistamp from the seminar's presentation and transformed into Kamen Rider Jadesu. Alongside his partner Kamen Rider Iscariot, Drake defeated the Boa Deadman while Iscariot conquered the **Moth Deadman** attacking his school.

After the battle, Drake became a runaway fugitive due to stealing FENIX equipment. He would team up with an unofficial group called KIRIN following the **Mosa Deadman**/**Trilobite Deadman** incident, the primary reason being that KIRIN possessed equipment that could purify Proto Vistamps in order to give Drake and Iscariot new Genome forms to fight stronger Deadmen, such as the **Phase 2 Hyena Deadman** the duo faced next.

## Genomes

### Boa Genome

*"Buddy Up! Garagara! Motara! Chi-Chikara! Lalala! Kamen Rider Ja-de-su~!"*

First Foe: Boa Deadman

**Boa Genome** (*Boa Genomu*) is Jadesu's *Titanoboa*-based primary form accessed by using the Boa Vistamp in the Jadesu Driver.

In this form, Jadesu has the ability to grow serpentine fang-like blades on his wrists to increase his striking power. He also can transform one or both of his legs into snake tails to whip opponents and increase his mobility through slithering-like motions.

This form's finisher is the **Boa Stamping Finish**, where Jadesu is surrounded by an orange construct of the Boa Vistamp before performing a flying Rider Kick on his foe.

### Beaver Genome

*"Buddy Up! Cutter! Eater! Hasta la Vista! Viva! Beaver! Evil no kari ni!"*

First Foe: Mosa Deadman, Trilobite Deadman

**Beaver Genome** (*Biibaa Genomu*) is Jadesu's beaver and Kamen Rider RAM-based form accessed by using the Beaver Vistamp in the Jadesu Driver.

In this form, Jadesu becomes an acrobatic fighter with insane parkour skills similar to Kamen Rider RAM's Climbing Squirrel form.

This form's finisher is the **Beaver Stamping Finish**.

### Moth Genome

*"Buddy Up! Fly like a Boss! Light Heroes! Mo-Mo-Moth! Tomodachi o Protection!"*

First Foe: Hyena Deadman

**Moth Genome** (*Mosu Genomu*) is Jadesu's moth and Kamen Rider Apollo-based form accessed by using the Moth Vistamp in the Jadesu Driver.

In this form, Jadesu wields the power to turn temporarily invisible and channel cosmic energy similar to Kamen Rider Apollo's Default States. This form is also armed with the **Agehacket**, a jetpack modelled after a stealth bomber that allows Jadesu to fly through the air.

This form's finisher is the **Moth Stamping Finish**.

### Styraco Genome

First Foe: Hyena Deadman (Phase 2)

**Styraco Genome** (*Sutirako Genomu*) is Jadesu's *Styracosaurus* and Kamen Rider Skid-based form accessed by using the Styraco Vistamp in the Jadesu Driver.

In this form, Skid can perform complex tricks and maneuvers with ease similar to Kamen Rider Skid's Type Style. His speed and reaction time also dramatically increases. This form is designed to work alongside Iscariot Styraco Genome, a Rider Machine designed to resemble an ATV or a monster truck.

This form's finisher is the **Styraco Stamping Finish**, which involves Iscariot Styraco Genome folding inwards and activates its tires at maximum speed before Jadesu Rider Kicks him into the enemy while surrounded by a white Vistamp construct so the four tires can tear the foe apart.

### Trilobite Genome

*"Buddy Up! Kedakaki Knight! Buttobase Fight! Tri-Lo-Bite! Tochu de Redemption!"*

First Foe: Cicada Deadman

**Trilobite Genome** (*Torirobaito Genomu*) is Jadesu's trilobite and Kamen Rider Verge-based form accessed by using the Trilobite Vistamp in the Jadesu Driver.

In this form, Jadesu boasts higher defense and offense at the cost of speed due to being designed after a medieval knight's armor. This form also wields the **Sanyoshield**, a trilobite-themed buckler shield.

This form's finisher is the **Trilobite Stamping Finish**, which involves Jadesu Rider Kicking his enemy using his boot emblazoned with the number 2 alongside Iscariot Trilobite Genome while surrounded by golden colored energy. The resulting attack prints the number 23 onto the enemy before they explode.

### Katatsumuri Genome

*"Buddy Up! Guriguri! Puripuri! Katatsumuri-muri! Otobai de no Roaming!"*

First Foe: Lunazul/Teppouo Deadman, Tesoro/Tanuki Deadman

**Katatsumuri Genome** (*Katatsumuri Genomu*, Snail Genome) is Jadesu's garden snail and Kamen Rider Savage-based form accessed by using the Katatasumuri Vistamp in the Jadesu Driver.

In this form, Jadesu boasts defenses on par with Trilobite Genome. This form is also capable of hydrokinesis similar to Kamen Rider Savage's Primal Form.

This form's finisher is the **Katatsumuri Stamping Finish**.

### Carno Genome

*"Buddy Up! Toasu zo! Yaru no! Yaru zo! Carno! Tanin no heart o iyasu!"*

First Foe: Ladybug Deadman (Phase 2)

**Carno Genome** (*Karuno Genomu*) is Jadesu's *Carnotaurus* and Kamen Rider Ritual-based form accessed by using the Carno Vistamp in the Jadesu Driver.

Jadesu generally skips this form, rather using the Remix function to enter Jadesu Carno form quickly due to the necessary teamwork. On its own, Carno Genome is Jadesu's weakest form in all areas.

### Hyena Genome

*"Buddy Up! Hoeru ze Minna! Warai no Winner! Kudoku de Ina! Hyena! Kodoku ni ikiru Ghost!"*

First Foe: Kamen Rider Morgue

**Hyena Genome** (*Haiena Genomu*) is Jadesu's hyena and Kamen Rider Phenomenon-based form accessed by using the Hyena Vistamp in the Jadesu Driver.

In this form, Jadesu can float around like a ghost and shoot energy blasts shaped like laughing hyena skulls.

This form's finisher is the **Hyena Stamping Finish**, which involves Jadesu shooting energy above the foe to form a Hyena Vistamp construct that he uses to squash the enemy.

### Mosa Genome

*"Buddy Up! Ouza! Sou sa! Super Grossa! Ocean! Mosa! Ake no myosei no light!"*

First Foe: Ondori Deadman

**Mosa Genome** (*Mosa Genomu*) is Jadesu's *Mosasaurus* and Kamen Rider Dentia-based form accessed by using the Mosa Vistamp in the Jadesu Driver.

In this form, Jadesu is armed with the **Mosaxe**, an Aztec-themed battle axe that can absorb water from the local area to increase its striking power.

### Ondori Genome

First Foe: Kamen Rider Morgue

**Ondori Genome** (*Ondori Genomu*, Rooster Genome) is Jadesu's domestic rooster and Kamen Rider Ho-O-based form accessed by using the Ondori Vistamp in the Jadesu Driver.

In this form, Jadesu gains the power to extend feather-like blades out of his arms to slice into foes (although the blades dissipate after a short window of time). He also can shoot green energy blasts using a fingergun motion.

### Konkon Boa Genome

*"Konkon Up! Go Crazy! Ja! Ja! The Ja! Ja! Jadesu Engage!"*

First Foe: Fox Deadman

**Konkon Boa Genome** (*Konkon Boa Genomu*, Rich Boa Genome) is Jadesu's *Titanoboa* and money-based upgrade form accessed by using the Konkon Boa Vistamp in the Jadesu Driver.

This form boasts incredible defense and the power to generate mechanical silver-colored duplicates of Jadesu's past Remix forms. The summoned Remix forms can then fuse together to form new Super Remix forms armed with the powers of all the individual components.

This form's primary finisher is the **FinFin Finish**, which involves Jadesu gathering magnetic energy into his armor before releasing it as a massive explosion. By scanning all ten primary Rampage Vistamps (Boa, Beaver, Moth, Trilobite, Katatsumuri, Styraco, Carno, Hyena, Mosa, and Ondori) onto the top of the Konkon Boa Vistamp, Jadesu activates a finisher called the **Ultimate Konkon Stamp Assault**, which involves Jadesu absorbing energy constructs of his 10 primary Remix forms before Rider Kicking his foe covered in silver energy.

### Deadly Boa Genome

*"Sickness Up! Dokusei What?! Dokuso Strong! Cho Byoki! Jadesu Iscariot!"*

First Foe: Fox Deadman (Kitsune Frenzy)

**Deadly Boa Genome** is Jadesu's *Titanoboa* and forest-based second upgrade form accessed by using the Deadly Vistamp attached to the Konkon Boa Vistamp in the Jadesu Driver.

The Penta Vistamp is normally used by Kamen Rider Oni.

### Penta Genome

**Penta Genome** (*Penta Genomu*) is Jadesu's Pentaceratops and Kamen Rider Hell Skid-based form accessed by using the Penta Vistamp in the Jadesu Driver. This form is a red-colored reskin of the Styraco Genome.

### Scarab Genome

**Scarab Genome** (*Sukarabe Genomu*) is Jadesu's scarab beetle and Kamen Rider Eon-based form accessed by using the Scarab Vistamp in the Jadesu Driver.

### Shimauma Genome

**Shimauma Genome** (*Shimauma Genomu*, Zebra Genome) is Jadesu's zebra and Kamen Rider Twin-based form accessed by using the Shimauma Vistamp in the Jadesu Driver.

The Aguara and Cthulhu Vistamps are normally used by Kamen Rider Mal and Vado from the World of Oma Revice.

### Aguara Genome

*"Buddy Up! Muda da! Kami da! Todome da! Aguara!"*

**Aguara Genome** (*Aguara Genomu*) is Jadesu's maned wolf-based form accessed by using the Aguara Vistamp in the Jadesu Driver.

This form is exclusive to Jadesu x Malvado: Cho Oma Crisis.

### Cthulhu Genome

*"Buddy Up! Kyoufu! Bakufuu! Oh no fuu! Cthulhu! Saikyo to Saikyo no Majin ni nare!"*

**Cthulhu Genome** (*Kutorufu Genomu*) is Jadesu's Cthulhu and Oma Zi-O-based form accessed by using the Cthulhu Vistamp in the Jadesu Driver.

In this form, Jadesu gains control over time just like Zi-O as well as the power to summon any Kamen Rider or Super Sentai hero from the Cho Heisei or Oma timelines.

This form is exclusive to Jadesu x Oh-Bakenger: Hyper Hero Taisenki.

The **Remix Forms** are special forms accessed by Jadesu and Iscariot fusing together into an animal-like form. Unlike the canonical Remixes, the prototype Jadesu Driver can't fuse Jadesu and Iscariot physically like Revice can. Instead, Iscariot directly transforms Jadesu into a large version of his current form's animal motif (portrayed using a CGI model) colored appropriately.

### Jadesu Boa

*"Remix! Buddy Up! Hissatsu! Koa! Roa! Nova! Boa!"*

**Jadesu Boa** (*Jadesu Boa*) is the orange-colored fusion form of Kamen Rider Jadesu and Kamen Rider Iscariot Boa Genome accessed by using the Remix function of the Boa Vistamp in the Jadesu Driver.

### Jadesu Beaver

*"Remix! Buddy Up! Hissatsu! Leader! Ripper! Beaver!"*

**Jadesu Beaver** (*Jadesu Biibaa*) is the tan-colored fusion form of Kamen Rider Jadesu and Kamen Rider Iscariot Beaver Genome accessed by using the Remix function of the Beaver Vistamp in the Jadesu Driver.

### Jadesu Moth

*"Remix! Buddy Up! Hissatsu! Hirosu! Kou Source! Moth!"*

**Jadesu Moth** (*Jadesu Mosu*) is the black-colored fusion form of Kamen Rider Jadesu and Kamen Rider Iscariot Moth Genome accessed by using the Remix function of the Moth Vistamp in the Jadesu Driver.

### Jadesu Trilobite

*"Remix! Buddy Up! Hissatsu! Tight! Might! Trilobite!"*

**Jadesu Trilobite** (*Jadesu Torirobaito*) is the brown-colored fusion form of Kamen Rider Jadesu and Kamen Rider Iscariot Trilobite Genome accessed by using the Remix function of the Trilobite Vistamp in the Jadesu Driver.

### Jadesu Styraco

**Jadesu Styraco** (*Jadesu Sutirako*) is the white-colored fusion form of Kamen Rider Jadesu and Kamen Rider Iscariot Styraco Genome accessed by using the Remix function of the Styraco Vistamp in the Jadesu Driver.

This form is actually just Jadesu riding atop Iscariot Styraco Genome.

### Jadesu Katatsumuri

*"Remix! Buddy Up! Ruri! Juri! Katatsumuri!"*

**Jadesu Katatsumuri** (*Jadesu Katatsumuri*, Jadesu Snail) is the silver-colored fusion form of Kamen Rider Jadesu and Kamen Rider Iscariot Katatsumuri Genome accessed by using the Remix function of the Katatsumuri Vistamp in the Jadesu Driver.

### Jadesu Carno

*"Remix! Buddy Up! Hissatsu! Ootsuno! Dino! Carno!"*

**Jadesu Carno** (*Jadesu Karuno*) is the turquoise-colored fusion form of Kamen Rider Jadesu and Kamen Rider Iscariot Carno Genome accessed by using the Remix function of the Carno Vistamp in the Jadesu Driver.

In this form, Jadesu can wear Iscariot Carno Genome (who takes the form of a kaiju-themed monster suit) to grant him extraordinary power and defense at the cost of terrible speed and reflexes. This form can also breathe aquamarine colored flames and exude a powerful burst of psychokinetic energy that covers the local area.

### Jadesu Hyena

*"Remix! Buddy Up! Hissatsu! Hyper! Dyna! Hyena!"*

**Jadesu Hyena** (*Jadesu Haiena*) is the mint green-colored fusion form of Kamen Rider Jadesu and Kamen Rider Iscariot Hyena Genome accessed by using the Remix function of the Hyena Vistamp in the Jadesu Driver.

### Jadesu Mosa

*"Remix! Buddy Up! Hissatsu! Yossha! Nether! Mosa!"*

**Jadesu Mosa** (*Jadesu Mosa*) is the navy blue-colored fusion form of Kamen Rider Jadesu and Kamen Rider Iscariot Mosa Genome accessed by using the Remix function of the Mosa Vistamp in the Jadesu Driver.

### Jadesu Ondori

**Jadesu Ondori** (*Jadesu Ondori*, Jadesu Rooster) is the lime green-colored fusion form of Kamen Rider Jadesu and Kamen Rider Iscariot Ondori Genome accessed by using the Remix function of the Ondori Vistamp in the Jadesu Driver.

### Jadesu Penta

**Jadesu Penta** (*Jadesu Penta*) is the red-colored fusion form of Kamen Rider Jadesu and Kamen Rider Iscariot Penta Genome accessed by using the Remix function of the Penta Vistamp in the Jadesu Driver.

### Jadesu Shimauma

**Jadesu Shimauma** (*Jadesu Shimauma*, Jadesu Zebra) is the purple-colored fusion form of Kamen Rider Jadesu and Kamen Rider Iscariot Shimauma Genome accessed by using the Remix function of the Shimauma Vistamp in the Jadesu Driver.

### Jadesu Aguara

**Jadesu Aguara** (*Jadesu Aguara*) is the golden-colored fusion form of Kamen Rider Jadesu and Kamen Rider Iscariot Aguara Genome accessed by using the Remix function of the Aguara Vistamp in the Jadesu Driver.

### Jadesu Cthulhu

*"Remix! Buddy Up! Hissatsu! Funnu! Anbu! Cthulhu!"*

**Jadesu Cthulhu** (*Jadesu Kutorufu*) is the golden-colored fusion form of Kamen Rider Jadesu and Kamen Rider Iscariot Cthulhu Genome accessed by using the Remix function of the Cthulhu Vistamp in the Jadesu Driver.

### Jadesu Scarab

**Jadesu Scarab** (*Jadesu Sukarabe*) is the lavender-colored fusion form of Kamen Rider Jadesu and Kamen Rider Iscariot Scarab Genome accessed by using the Scarab function of the Scarab Vistamp in the Jadesu Driver.

## Equipment

**Devices**

* Jadesu Driver - Main transformation device

The Jadesu Driver is a belt-based prototype that was used to test the functions of the Revice system prior to the creation of the Revice Driver. The belt itself is a dark green-colored reskin of the Revice Driver, emblazoned with the number 23 in English.

* Rampage Vistamps - Transformation trinkets

**Weapons**

* Ohinstriker 23 - Personal weapon shared with Iscariot, Jadesu wielding the gun mode

**Vehicles**

* Kamen Rider Iscariot Styraco Genome - Jadesu's personal Rider Machine

## Symbolism

Every Kamen Rider in Jadesu is based on an evil or traitorous figure from mythology or common culture. Jadesu is based on **Judas Iscariot**.

* Konkon Boa Genome is based on the aspect of Judas' betrayal where he was paid 30 pieces of silver for doing the deed.
* Deadly Boa Genome is based on the Garden of Gethsemane where Judas' betrayal took place.

Keeping with the theme of Christianity, Jadesu's snake-based base form could be a reference to the snake from the Bible that tricked Eve in the Garden of Eden.

## Etymology

Kamen Rider Jadesu's name has several different origins.

* The name is intended to translate from Japanese into the meaning "**I am evil**" (ja is a reading of the Japanese kanji for evil, while desu is a Japanese linking verb meaning "to be" or "is").
* When spelled using a different kanji, the name can be read as meaning "**I am a snake**" as a reference to the Titanoboa motif of Jadesu's default form.
* The name is also based on the Japanese pronunciation of the given name Judas (*judasu*). When combined with the name of Drake's partner, the name of the legendary traitor **Judas Iscariot** is formed.

Drake is a English given name derived from either the Old Norse "Draki" or the Old English "Draca", both of which are based on the Greek word "drakon" (dragon or serpent). *Every character in Jadesu is named after a mythical creature or figure, with Drake's name being an alternative word for the **dragon**. The name's association with the snake also alludes to his base form's serpentine motif.*

Ellington is a surname associated with several locations found in England like Cambridgeshire, Kent, Northumbria, and North Yorkshire. The surname itself is likely based on the Old English word "Ellingtun" (settlement associated with Ella).

## Trivia

* During development, Drake's Kamen Rider alias was **Fowsom** (a fusion of the words *fossil* and *awesome*).
* Similar to how Revi's face resembles a large smile, Jadesu's Boa Genome helmet is designed to resemble a tongue being stuck out (a common gesture in culture used as an insult). This is based on an early incarnation of Jadesu's concept which would have made the character an egomaniac.
* Jadesu's base form being orange is a reference to how (at one point) Kamen Rider Savage would have been colored orange as his base form. Interestingly, Savage's forms were originally based entirely on dinosaurs long before Revice was revealed.