History Characters / KamenRiderExAidProtagonists

* KidWithTheLeash: Becomes this after [[spoiler:Kuroto's resurrection. Since she's the one holding onto the Bugvisor II, she can just suck him inside whenever he gets too out of line.]]

* YouGottaHaveBlueHair: As Poppy, she has bright pink hair.

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* ShoutOut: His skunk stripe, getting his way by throwing literal mounds of cash at it and the fact that he's an unlicensed doctor makes him very similar to [[Manga/BlackJack Dr. Kuro'o Hazama/Black Jack]].
* SkunkStripe: Taiga's hair has some white streaks in them.

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!!Emu Hojo/Kamen Rider Ex-Aid
!!!'''Portrayed by:''' Hiroki Ijima (live), Satoshi Fujita ([=LV1=] suit), Seiji Takaiwa ([=LV2=] suit)
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-->''"I'll change the fate of my patients."''

The main protagonist of the series. A video game expert currently at an internship in the pediatric department of the Seito University Hospital, he is given the Gamer Driver by Asuna Karino in order to cure patients infected by the Bugster's virus as Kamen Rider Ex-Aid. He is actually the genius gamer "M", a legend in the gaming community.

[[spoiler:Emu is one of the first victim of Bugster infection (the other one is Masamune Dan, who infected himself), that was brought upon him by Kuroto Dan 16 years ago. His dormant Bugster was harvested by Michihiko Zaizen 6 years ago, setting up the Zero Day. It is known both as "M" and Parado and also is the reason of his godlike abilities in gaming, and the progenitor of all Bugsters and Rider Gashats.]]

* AllLovingHero: As a doctor, Emu is a compassionate person dedicating his job to save the lives of others, whenever they are good or bad.
* AntiHero: His gaming persona "M" is a complete opposite of his normal self who doesn't have any concern about the lives of others and he treats his world view as a game. [[spoiler:Subverted; M is Parado, and not a hero at all, until his repentance in #40.]]
* BadassBookworm: Is as powerful as any Kamen Rider worth his salt (even at his ''weakest'' form he's got several tons worth of power), but he's also rightfully considered a genius in universe when it comes to gaming, which is ''very'' helpful in combat when your superpowers are based around video games. He's also knowledgeable about medical world in general, as in the ending of series he becomes a full-fledged doctor.
* BadassLabcoat: Part of his regular attire, since he works in a hospital.
* BashBrothers: Gains a strong mutual respect with Hiiro and they work well together. Best shown in #27 where they drudge back to CR soaked with similar looks of disbelief on their face at Taiga and Nico's attitude. [[spoiler:Later, he became this with Parado, who is like his younger brother at this point.]]
* BattleAura: As Emu's Bugster virus has evolved over the course of the series, it has manifested in differing colors. The first outbreak was orange and green, for the Mighty Brothers XX; while his (not quite) "total outbreak" was colored yellow. When he draws on his virus to create Maximum Mighty X, it changes to the same shade of pink as Mighty. And more interestingly, for the first, and third instances his very DNA changes color to match, showing that his very biology is now altered.
* BeCarefulWhatYouWishFor: Back when he was a little kid, Emu loved video games, but always wanted a friend to play them with him. [[spoiler:That friend he got was Parado.]]
* BewareTheNiceOnes: This is the point of #39. [[spoiler:With Nico's life at stake, Emu finally decides to knock some sense into Parado the hardest way possible.]]
* BloodFromTheMouth: Happens after the fight with Genm in #14. Taiga uses it to get a sample of his blood for tests that [[spoiler:later reveal that Emu has the Game Disease.]]
* BreakTheCutie: It all started with Emu [[spoiler:sending fanmail to Kuroto containing game ideas]] that his life turned upside down, [[spoiler:especially in the ''Gorider'' special.]]
* ButForMeItWasTuesday: Zig-zagged. The reason [[TheThingThatWouldNotLeave Nico Saiba]] hates Emu is because he managed to beat her in a gaming tournament, the only loss on her perfect winning streak. While he ''did'' remember it, Nico saw it as the beginning of her long-lasting grudge, while Emu just saw it as another victory against another worthy opponent. Subverted that [[spoiler:it was Parado who defeated her that day.]]
* ButtMonkey: Early on, Emu was on the receiving end of most of the slapstick and is disrespected by just about everyone else in the hospital. Over the course of the show he gains more respect from his peers, but the TraumaCongaLine that replaces it ensures he still suffers aplenty. The web specials ease up on the emotional abuse, since they're not about him, but replace it with plenty of physical abuse by putting him on the receiving end of some rather brutal and bloody assaults whenever he's not transformed.
* BrokenHero: Emu's idealism is genuine, but it all comes out of a series of traumatic events in his past, a lot of which even he himself is unaware of or unconsciously tries not to acknowledge. [[spoiler:Having an artificial SplitPersonality unconsciously cultivated within you for years before having it be secretly extracted does that to you.]] ''Mighty Novel X'' takes it even further by revealing that [[spoiler:he'd had suicidal ideation tendencies as a child]], and while he's already been working past it and trying to move forward, Hiiro notes that he has StepfordSmiler tendencies of suppressing his own negative feelings instead of being honest about them.
* CatchPhrase: "Let's clear this with no continues!"
** He has another: "I'll change X's fate with my own hands!"
* CharacterTic:
** Before inserting his [[TransformationTrinket Rider Gashat]] for his FinishingMove, he blows the very bottom first before inserting it into the slot holder. TruthInTelevision, as this was common practice among gamers in the old days whenever a video game cartridge malfunctioned.
** Another one he has is when he says his catchphrase, he flicks his hand out.
* CombatMedic: Played straight as Ex-Aid, but ultimately subverted when he's not transformed as shown in the Heisei Generations movie where the most he can do without becoming a Rider is run, dodge, and block with every attempt at hitting back horribly backfiring on him. In fact, amongst the Gamer Riders there, he's the worst at untransformed combat.
* CrouchingMoronHiddenBadass: Emu isn't taken very seriously by his patients and is often the butt of jokes. However, when he plays video games, he becomes incredibly competent. This carries over to him as Ex-Aid and shows why he is a good choice for the Gamer Driver. There's a reason he's called the "Genius Gamer".
** With that said, [[spoiler:the true reason he was chosen was for [[PatientZero reasons]] unrelated to his gaming skills]].
** Befitting a gamer, he's surprisingly skilled at manipulating people who wouldn't normally work with him into helping him one way or another. The best examples are [[spoiler:tricking Hiiro, Taiga, and Kiriya into working together to use the Drago Knight Hunter Z Gashat by framing it as a contest, and then tricking Parado into getting into Poppy's Gashacon Bugvisor II to seemingly replicate Kuroto's scheme of infiltrating Cronus' Driver... only to instead absorb Parado to be able to use Hyper Muteki and reclaim the power of Genius Gamer M]].
* DeadlyUpgrade: His first use of the ''Mighty Brothers XX'' Gashat causes him to begin suffering blackout-inducing headaches that reduce in intensity but grow in frequency with time, even when not using the Gashat. He eventually overcome this drawback via CharacterDevelopment.
* DeathGlare: One early clue that Emu can be [[BewareTheNiceOnes a lot more ruthless than he seems at first]] is that he has a tendency to suddenly put on a very cold facial expression (jokingly compared by Japanese fans to that of a [[https://roaring.earth/tibetan-fox/ Tibetan sand fox]]) whenever he's [[TranquilFury particularly angry]] at something. This is most prominent in #39 when ([[spoiler:when he momentarily seems to kill Parado in cold blood to teach him a lesson]]), indicating he's more than capable of being just as cold as the expression suggests. ''Mighty Novel X'' reveals this is likely [[spoiler:a momentary relapse into the EmptyShell he would be if it weren't for his idealism]].
* DemonicPossession: [[spoiler:Whenever his "M" personality becomes dominant, it's actually Parado taking over. This is played even straighter in #29-30 when Parado just flat out takes over his body and leaves it whenever he wants.]]
* {{Determinator}}: #3 has a standout moment when his health drops down to 5% and he still keeps going through a barrage of fire to save his patient.
* DidYouJustPunchOutCthulhu: [[spoiler:When Parado's sacrifice lets him NoSell Cronus's Pause even without Hyper Muteki or his own transformation, he stops Cronus from using it all together by punching and cracking the Bugvisor Zwei so hard he sends Cronus flying into his clock with enough force to destroy it.]]
* DrivenToSuicide: [[spoiler:Happened to him once, as mentioned in the follow up novel.]]
* EnemyWithout: [[spoiler:Parado is his ImaginaryFriend come to life as a Bugster, and the true identity of his M persona.]]
* EveryonesBabyBrother: Emu's [[AllLovingHero kind]], [[IncorruptiblePurePureness optimistic]] nature tends to incite BigBrotherInstinct in people around him. [[GoodIsNotSoft He]] is a capable [[TheChessmaster strategist]] and [[BatmanGambit manipulator]], but most of all, he wears his ideals and heart in the open, which makes him an easy [[BreakTheCutie target]]. Should Emu be in danger, the [[DysfunctionJunction CR Crew]] will readily drop their fighting with each other to help him.
* ExpositoryHairstyleChange: In ''Another Ending'' and his appearance in ''Series/KamenRiderZiO'', his hair is styled differently to make him look older and indicate that time has passed.
* ExpositoryPronoun: Emu uses [[UsefulNotes/JapanesePronouns "boku"]] and M [[spoiler:aka Parado]] uses "ore" with no exception. [[spoiler:In #30, it was Parado's slip-up of using "ore" that tips off everyone into finding out he wasn't Emu. And in #45, [[{{Foreshadowing}} a clue]] that Parado hasn't really died was that Emu can still transform into Ex-Aid and uses "ore".]]
* FakeUltimateHero: [[spoiler:Genius Gamer M is hailed as the greatest gamer in the community. It turns out that "M" is not Emu in any way but really Parado possessing his body. It’s however {{subverted}} in that while he isn’t M, he ''does'' have superb gaming skills on his own, as shown in ''Tricks: Para-DX'' and ''Another Ending''.]]
* FirstNameBasis: Emu usually calls other people by first names, up to and including Hinata Kyotaro. The only aversion is Kagami Haima (last name) and Dan Masamune (full name).
* TheFool: He spent the entirety of his youth thwarting [[spoiler:Kuroto's various attempts to ruin/end his life]] completely by accident.
* ForgottenFirstMeeting: It takes him a while to remember his earlier encounter with Nico and thus the reason why she is mad at him. Unfortunately, she remembers it all too well.
* GenreSavvy: The only Rider with much in the way of gaming knowledge, he's the only one other than Parado to make consistent use of power-ups and game objects. It occasionally turns to WrongGenreSavvy, like trying to skip using Level 1 early in the show without realizing it actually serves a purpose, but usually means that the idealistic Rider is the only CombatPragmatist of the bunch.
** When "battling" Burgermon, he explains to Taiga that Ju Ju Burger isn't a combat game and approaches it as such, by making Burgmon a burger using the Ju Ju Critical Strike. [[ItMakesSenseInContext This cures the patient]].
** [[spoiler:In #44, he's the one realizing that the cartoonish Level 1 form is the only one able to defeat Gamedeus' Bugster Union Form.]]
* GoneHorriblyRight: Parado schemed for Emu to become a WorthyOpponent he could fight on even grounds. This led to Emu getting strong enough he could ignore him in favor of more important matters for most of the story onwards. That was actually good for Parado as when Emu finally decides to fight him, it's light year away from [[CurbstompBattle duel on even grounds]].
* GoodIsNotDumb: A few characters have assumed Emu is naive, and sometimes he is, for his idealism. Mistaking this for stupidity is often a terrible mistake, as Emu has a good knowledge of how to work other people with {{Batman Gambit}}s and has come up with multiple, brilliant plans for defeating the villains that generally work very well. He's not called a 'Genius Gamer' for nothing.
* GuileHero: Emu Hojo is a [[OlderThanTheyLook baby faced]] pediatric intern, whose dislike for callousness, manipulation and violence may cause him to appear as an example of GoodIsImpotent. To the [[OhCrap surprise]] and [[HorrifyingTheHorror horror]] of many, being a [[IncorruptiblePurePureness sweet]], [[AllLovingHero gentle]] soul doesn't stop him from utilizing his vast capabilities of a ruthless [[TheSocialExpert Social Expert]] and [[TheChessmaster Chessmaster]] to make sure that everyone is alive and healthy at the end of the day. Preferably also happy, as the mental state of his patients and coworkers is also important to him, but he is aware of how much harder that is to achieve.
* HealingHands: Feels that this is only half of his job, with ensuring his patients' happiness being the other. This puts him at odds with Hiiro early on, who also cares for the lives of his patients, but only ''as'' far as their lives.
* TheHeart: He has this position among the Doctor riders, being the only one to genuinely care for those around him. He is also the teamwork guy. His efforts usually have only mixed success, though.
* HeroicBSOD: After Emu learned that he's the PatientZero of the Bugster Virus, he has doubts of transforming into Ex-Aid as he might lose his existence. Luckily, he snapped out of his doubts after he resolves to fight again as a doctor and a rider.
* HiddenDepths: ''Mighty Novel X'' recontextualizes his actions throughout the series to the point of CerebusRetcon. [[spoiler:His tendencies of being TheKlutz come from having constantly engaged in deliberate SelfHarm because he felt the doctors in the hospital were taking better care of him than his father's ParentalNeglect, and he'd figured out Parad's behavior came from a simple lack of understanding the value of life because he himself had been DrivenToSuicide as a child for the exact same reasons. After years of having his personality messed with, Emu clings onto his idealism because on top of having personally experienced how doctors can "save" someone both physically and mentally, said idealism is also the only thing keeping him from relapsing into being an EmptyShell. This also means that the [[BewareTheNiceOnes unusually cold and empty facial expression]] he sometimes exhibited during the series comes from dregs of that "emptiness" coming back to the surface. All of this is unconscious on Emu's part, but it results in him refusing to acknowledge anything of the above about himself and [[HeroicSelfDeprecation secretly terrified that others won't accept him if they knew anything about it]], to the point of hitting a HeroicBSOD anytime it starts being uncovered. Contrary to his fears, the other doctors are horrified on his behalf when they find out and [[YouAreBetterThanYouThinkYouAre emerge with even more respect for him]].]]
* HitMeDammit: An invoked lethal variation in #28. Since Emu knows that not all Bugsters are evil (such as Burgermon), he resorted to use this method by pointing Poppy's Bugvisor at his chest and daring her to fire. It works out in his favor in the end, since Poppy's refusal to hurt anyone is his real aim, not the other way around.
* HurtingHero: Emu takes up so much emotional and physical abuse that almost every episode he experiences some form of suffering. Poor guy just needs a hug. And yet he takes it in and knows he has to do a job.
* IKnowMortalKombat: Pretty much the exact reason he was chosen to be a Rider. His pro-level reflexes and encyclopedic knowledge on video games makes him a damn near perfect operator for the Gamer Driver.
* TheIntern: Emu is a pediatrician resident at the Seito University Hospital. Later he graduates from pediatrics and begins a surgery internship under Hiiro for 3 months, until #24. [[spoiler:After the series ends, he becomes a pediatrician at the hospital]].
* IOweYouMyLife: A flashback showed that he was hospitalized as a kid, but a doctor (later revealed to be the current Secretary of Ministry of Health) saved him and gave him a UsefulNotes/WonderSwan. It inspired him to become a doctor and a gamer, and he now holds saving lives dearly, as he feels it is his turn to pay back. In fact, it's why he's anxious in #9, as Dr. Kyotarou Hinata is infected by game disease and so Emu scrambles to be the one person who will save him.
* {{Jerkass}}: As M, he's an arrogant and competitive bastard who shows no concern for his patients. Normally this aspect is tempered by Emu into just making him cockier than normal while gaming, but whenever the two are separated it becomes much more evident. [[spoiler:For instance, whenever M is separated as Parado]].
* {{Keigo}}: Being one of the most polite characters in the show, he uses this very often to other characters, except for people younger than him such as Nico and villains like Genm, Parado [[spoiler:or Cronus]].
* KingOfGames: M has quite a reputation in the gaming community, with many characters calling him a genius gamer (to the point that "The Genius Gamer, M" is a SharePhrase used to describe him by pretty much everyone.) This is why CR went looking for him in the first place; they have doctors who know what they're doing medically, but they needed someone who knew the gaming side of things.
* TheKlutz: Seems to be prone to injuring himself, like falling down or being stepped on by other people. [[spoiler:''Mighty Novel X'' [[CerebusRetcon reveals]] this is because of untreated self-harming compulsions he later ended up internalizing due to ParentalNeglect]].
* LackOfEmpathy: When M is surfacing from Emu, he becomes a {{Jerkass}} who only cares about gaming and fighting Bugsters.
* LetterMotif: Emu is pretty much the syllabic pronunciation of the letter M. M is his gamer persona. All the Gashats that give him important forms also has M in it - Mighty Action X, Mighty Brothers XX, Maximum Mighty X, and Hyper Muteki.
* LiteralSplitPersonality: When using ''Mighty Brothers XX'', Ex-Aid splits into two halves: Ex-Aid XX R, the orange-colored right half who acts like "M" (a cocky individual that prioritizes defeating the enemy to ensure his victory) and Ex-Aid XX L, the cyan-colored left half who acts like Emu (a calm individual that prioritizes his patient's safety first). [[spoiler:Played with in that M isn't ''Emu's'' personality at all, though the two are connected]].
* MagicEye: When he first activated the Mighty Brothers XX Gashat, his right eye became orange-colored and his left eye became cyan-colored, reflecting the colors of the forms.
* MarriedToTheJob: Internal monologue from the novel reveals that while [[ShipTease Poppy would be his ideal dating partner]] (on both the grounds of the fact [[HasAType he prefers "cute" girls like her]] and the more pragmatic reasons of sharing similar hobbies and goals), he's busy enough with his work that he's not interested in having a relationship. Given that the same novel also reveals that [[spoiler:he experienced severe ParentalNeglect from his father caring more about his work than his own son]], it's understandable that Emu wouldn't be inclined to attempt juggling his work with a personal relationship.
* MeaningfulName:
** "Emu" is spelt with the kanji characters for "eternal dream"; appropriate for someone who spends a lot of his time immersed in virtual worlds. And when you pronounce it quickly, it sounds like "M", which is his game persona.
** His last name, Houjou, is written with the kanji for “precious” (宝) and “life” (生) respectively, which fits how much he treasures lives.
* {{Misblamed}}: InUniverse. [[spoiler:In ''Gorider'', [[Series/KamenRiderAgito Kaoru Kino/Another Agito]] suspects that Emu has a secret plan after he and four other deceased Riders (Lazer, [[Series/KamenRiderGaim Baron, Marika]], and [[Series/KamenRiderBlade Blade]][[note]]actually Genm in disguise at this point[[/note]]) somehow was grouped together along with Emu. In truth, Emu doesn't even know how he even manages to get there in the first place]].
* NaiveNewcomer: PlayedWith. Being new to the CR, Emu's knowledge about Bugster and the Rider system is unsurprisingly lacking and he often has to be guided by Asuna. But, thanks to his skills and knowledge as a gamer, not only does he learn pretty quickly, he also knows how the games the Bugster appear from work and how to complete them.
* NiceGuy: He is overall a friendly young doctor ready to help his patients.
* NiceJobBreakingItHero:
** He wanted to save Kuroto Dan, so [[spoiler:he used his reprogramming ability to remove]] his resistance to Bugster virus. That in turn allowed Parado to [[spoiler:kill Genm by infecting him with massive amount of the virus]]. Then again, he didn't know Parado was going do that.
** Then he did it again by [[spoiler:smacking Parado with a Maximum Critical Finish while they were sharing a body through ''Double Action Gamer''. This allowed Parado to reprogram ''himself'' to steal a copy of Emu's DNA, [[OhCrap making him compatible with the Gamer Driver]]]].
* NonUniformUniform: Emu does wear the required labcoat of Seito Hospital (the same kind as Hiiro’s), but underneath that are colorful T-shirts and pants (up to and including bright yellow T-shirt and bright red pants) rather than Hiiro’s more proper and darker dress shirt and dress pants. Sometimes, he even replaces the plain white required labcoat with another more decorated one; and he wears mismatched sport shoes rather than dress shoes. He is also noticeably the only one at the hospital to modify his uniform like this, but oddly enough, no one - not even Hiiro - has ever taken notice of this.
* OlderThanTheyLook: For a 24-year-old adult, he looks youthful enough to be a teenager. [[JustifiedTrope Justified]] because his actor was only 20 years old at the time.
* OnlyKnownByTheirNickname: People who knew him from the gaming community, such as Nico, only know him as "Genius Gamer M" and calls him as such. Nico was actually surprised to see him act polite, as she only knew him in his cocky "Genius Gamer" persona.
* OnlySaneMan: PlayedWith. Emu is the sole [[TokenGoodTeammate kind person]] in a group consisting of a [[DrJerk narcissistic colleague with no bedside manner]], a BackAlleyDoctor with [[LackOfEmpathy no interest in his patients]], and a [[ChronicBackstabbingDisorder secret]] [[ConsummateLiar keeper]] with MadScientist aspirations respectively. Unfortunately, they are all [[LockedOutOfTheLoop way better-informed than Emu]] (at first) in just about everything going on and serve as foils that [[TruthInTelevision remind him of certain realities that can come with his chosen profession]].
* OOCIsSeriousBusiness: [[spoiler:Kiriya just needs to tell Emu... something and it's enough to make him mad and punch Kiriya in the face. Apparently invoked to help Kiriya keep up the act]].
** [[spoiler:He is uncharacteristically cruel while beating Parado in #39. This was to add the last layer of horror to Parado's VillainousBSOD.]]
* OrWasItADream: [[spoiler:Mistook the surgery him was performed on six years ago as a dream]].
* PatientZero: Six[[spoiler:teen]] years before the series, Emu acted as a breeding ground for the Bugster virus. [[spoiler:Later on, he was operated on when the virus matured in order to extract the virus]]. He survived the ordeal, and this experiment allowed him to use a Gamer Driver without the need for the special operation.
* PersonalityBloodTypes: Revealed to be an '''AB+'''. One peculiar trait [=AB=]'s have? ''Split personality''. Also fits with the gaming motif, with AB representing the usual action buttons on most controllers, while the + references D-pads.
* PhraseCatcher: Said by the other characters to Emu, usually when commenting to his naivette: "you fail as a doctor".
* PsychopathicManchild: Emu's M persona is unbelievably cocky and apathetic, and sees everything as stuff to have fun with, even screwing with Poppy in the [=DoReMiFa=] Beat machine. [[spoiler:Fits just right in with Parad's mindset...]]
* RealMenWearPink: Aside from his very pink Ex-Aid form, Emu also occasionally wears a pink T-shirt under his labcoat.
* RedBaron: Genius Gamer "M". Masamune calls him "Hyper Muteki".
* RedEyesTakeWarning: While it takes a bit to start happening, after a few episodes Emu's eyes begin glowing red whenever he switches his persona. [[spoiler:This is a clue that he's infected with the Bugster virus, as this usually happens to those infected by the virus.]]
* RedOniBlueOni: The Red to Hiiro's Blue. [[ColourCodedForYourConvenience Even the colour of his armour is light pink which is close to red]].
** ''Mighty Brothers XX'' has him do this to himself, thanks to separating his personalities. The suit colors are even really close to the personalities.
* SecretTestOfCharacter: [[spoiler:His BatmanGambit towards Parado in #39 was also this, as he wanted to know if Parado was really malicious in casually disposing of humans' lives or if he just genuinely didn't understand there was such a thing as an eternal death and simply thought everyone could just be revived when needed. After Parado came back to him, confessing that he was really scared, admitting that what he did was unforgivable, and keeping on apologizing while [[InelegantBlubbering sobbing hard on the ground]]; Emu finally forgave him and formed an alliance with him for real.]]
* SelfHarm: [[spoiler:The real reason Emu is TheKlutz. The lack of a parental figure in his childhood caused him to develop self-harming tendencies so that he could see the only profession he knew that would treat him like a ParentalSubstitute, which ironically were never treated and became internalized as an adult]].
* SelfServingMemory: ''Mighty Novel X'' reveals that while the version of Emu's backstory presented in the TV series (that he got in a car accident [[spoiler:due to a game disease-induced attack]] and came to appreciate the value of life, the importance of doctors, and the fun of gaming thanks to Hinata giving him a game console), it's missing some ''very'' key details such as the fact that [[spoiler:Emu was already playing games as a coping method for loneliness even long before the accident, and said accident came not only from his disease-induced attack, but also because he'd given up on life and had been DrivenToSuicide]]. Emu had omitted this fact partially because he himself didn't want to remember or admit it.
* SeriousBusiness: Being a doctor, and one who nearly died once as a child, Emu takes life very seriously, respecting his Hippocratic Oath more than any of the other Riders. A huge BerserkButton of his involve killing innocents or disregarding lives as insignificant, regardless of morality, practicality, or whether they are a Bugster or a human.
** When he heard that the Gashat thief was the Black Ex-Aid, Hiiro and Taiga were willing to let him die when they saw that he had Game Disease, feeling that a life is important regardless of whether the patient is good or bad. As it turns out, [[spoiler:the patient was Graphite and he was never in danger because he was a Bugster anyway.]]
** Despite Kuroto killing Kiriya and spreading Game Disease everywhere, Emu refuses to let him get arrested when he got Game Disease. Even after [[spoiler:discovering that Kuroto made him Patient Zero of Game Disease, he still treated him because it's his responsibility as a doctor, which is what Kuroto wanted all along.]]
** After Kamen Rider Chronicle is completed, he's more focused on saving lives [[spoiler:and a brainwashed Poppy]] rather than fighting Parado, which causes the latter to kill Ride-Players to get his attention and obtain a more powerful form to fight him on even terms.
** He's refused EnemyMine with both Kuroto and Parado for ideological reasons. Emu does not like how Kuroto sees [[spoiler:the Bugster Virus as a better form of medicine that grants immortality since it has led to the death and suffering of many patients.]] Likewise, he has a greater amount of disgust for Parado [[spoiler:for killing the Ride-Players and treating their deaths as it were a game. It takes Parado finally learning to fear death after a TraumaCongaLine before Emu forgave him.]]
** His appreciation for life extends to Bugsters as well. He figures out Poppy is a good Bugster due to his videogame knowledge and doesn't treat her any different in comparison to the Bugsters he fights. [[spoiler:He's also the only one of the Doctor Riders who keeps supporting her even after she's been turned against them by the Bugsters as an enemy of Kamen Rider Chronicles.]] Additionally, he liked Burgermon and was angry when Genm killed him out of spite.
* SoulJar: Not in the traditional sense, but Emu would permanently lose his ability to transform if [[spoiler:his Bugster, Parado]] were to be destroyed. It becomes particularly relevant once Emu's acquisition of ''Hyper Muteki'' makes defeating him in direct combat a dubious prospect, prompting his opponents to target his much more vulnerable jar. Unfortunately for Emu, his jar also wants to kill him [[spoiler:at first]].
* SplitPersonality: There's a distinct difference between his doctor-self and his gamer-self. He's a bit clumsy but well-meaning as a doctor, but he becomes eager and confident as the legendary gamer M. He even [[UsefulNotes/JapanesePronouns changes pronouns]][[note]]From a boyish "Boku" to a more masculine "Ore"[[/note]]. It was originally presented as just a confidence boost thanks to being in his element, but the [[RedEyesTakeWarning glowing red eyes]] quickly caused it to take on a darker tone. Much later, it's revealed that [[spoiler:"M" isn't Emu at all, but is instead Parado taking control.]]
* SplitPersonalityMakeover: When he activates a gashat and becomes M, wind blows his hair back. His expressions and body language become more confident. The difference is most apparent early into the story.
* SplitPersonalityMerge: [[spoiler:Emu must do this with Parado to use ''Hyper Muteki'' as the Genius Gamer M is the only one capable of using it. Unlike most examples, it's only temporary, as Parado splits off after detransforming]].
* TheStrategist: His biggest advantage: yes, Emu is GenreSavvy, but more importantly he knows how to ''use'' that knowledge. Most of Emu's wins over stronger opponents are based on better use of power-ups and strategy. It even shows in his social interactions at times: while his allies are unreliable at best, Emu knows how to [[EnemyMine leverage their personal hangups]] to get them to agree to a teamup.
* StrangeMindsThinkAlike: In #33. Kuroto is the first person to realize what Emu came up with in order to defeat Cronus. The fact that Emu is pointing at him, ridiculously gleeful, may help.
* TheSocialExpert: The only doctor with people skills, which often plays a part in his contribution to their treatment. This proves very important, since Bugster infections are based on the patient's stress, and knowing more about them allows him to anticipate the Bugster's movements. On occasion he even applies it to his fellow Riders, such as appealing to Hiiro's ego when faced with a patient in need of a high-risk surgery that only he could perform.
* SympathyForTheDevil: He ultimately doesn't want to [[spoiler:kill Kuroto]], as he is a doctor first before being a Kamen Rider. He even goes through lengths to make sure [[spoiler:Kuroto is unable to transform anymore so he could face justice and eventually reform because he believes deep down the man enjoys making games]]. The fact that [[spoiler:Parado kills Kuroto even after doing that]] shocks him to the core that we later see him shed tears.
* TokenGoodTeammate: The other Riders gradually come around, but for a good chunk of the early episodes, Emu is the only Rider who looks to have a functioning moral compass.
* TraumaCongaLine: There's a series of events that shaped his life without him knowing, all resulting in him being hurt and giving him despair. And even with his victories, the happiness he gets are merely temporary. His oath to keep people happy and healthy is what's keeping him from breaking down.
* UnwittingInstigatorOfDoom: Turns out he was a factor in the show's events going into motion: [[spoiler:Kuroto chose him to be the breeding ground for stronger Bugsters because ''Emu sent him fanmail'' of all things.]] [[SincerityMode Definitely not Emu's fault]], since [[spoiler:[[ItsAllAboutMe it was Kuroto who thought]] [[DrivenByEnvy that Emu's ideas on said fanmail]] were ''too'' good.]]
** He encouraged Hiiro to pursue reviving Saki from Proto Dragon Knight Hunter Z Gashat in #33. This leads Hiiro to [[spoiler:take up Masamune's offer, backstabbing everyone in the procces]].
* UnwittingPawn: [[spoiler:To Parado. All his successes for the first 28 episodes were because the Bugster ''let him''.]]
* WhatTheHellHero: [[spoiler:Emu is rightfully pissed off at Hiiro, Taiga, and Nico over their attempted PlayerKilling of Poppy despite her current mental condition in #28. When Hiiro protested about not killing Poppy, Emu shuts him up.]]
* WideEyedIdealist: The most idealistic and optimistic Rider, who always try to save and see the best in everyone, even the worst people. He also literally has very large eyes (perhaps the largest eyes in the series).
* WouldHitAGirl: Not Emu, obviously, [[spoiler:but Parado made him do it to Poppy (via DemonicPossession) in #28]].
* YouAreBetterThanYouThinkYouAre: His internal monologue in ''Mighty Novel X'' reveals that he's afraid to open up about his DarkAndTroubledPast to others because he's afraid they won't accept him if they found out, with Poppy as the only one he remotely considered would possibly be accepting, to the point his subsequent brainwashing is implied to have shades of MoreThanMindControl as he tries to prevent the other doctors from learning more about his background. Once the perspective shifts, however, it turns out this couldn't be further from the truth, because after everything Emu had done for them, ''everyone'' has such a high opinion of him that they're mortified to learn he ever had such poor regard for himself (Hiiro even gains ''more'' respect for him after realizing that Emu's idealism came from the trauma of personal experience instead of arbitary naivete). This results in them desperately trying to convey this to Emu in various ways over the course of the story, with Taiga especially losing his composure because Emu's self-deprecation got to him too deeply.

!!!Tropes exclusive to him as Kamen Rider Ex-Aid
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[[caption-width-right:210:''Gachan: Level Up! Mighty Jump! Mighty Kick! Mighty Mighty Action X!'']]
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[[caption-width-right:210:''Gachan: Double Up! Ore ga Omae de! Omae ga Ore de![[note]]I am You! You Are Me![[/note]] (We Are!) Mighty! Mighty! Brothers (Hey!) Double X!'']]
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[[caption-width-right:210:''Pakan: Muteki! Kagayake! Ryuusei no Gotoku! Ougon no Saikyou Gamer![[note]]Shine Bright! Like A True Shooting Star! The Ultimate Gamer, Clad In Gold![[/note]] Hyper Muteki Ex-Ai~d!'']]
* ActionRPG: ''Drago Knight Hunter Z'', more specifically based on ''VideoGame/MonsterHunter'' and similar games. The basis for all four Hunter Gamer Level 5 forms, with each carrying a piece of the full armor, Ex-Aid's piece being the chest-mounted body armor/biter "Fang". Ex-Aid can also take the full armor for himself as ''Full Drago''n rather than share it, but [[ClippedWingAngel despite looking much more impressive, this form is considerably weaker and harder to use]].
* AnimeHair: Ex-Aid proudly sports a set of spiky pink hair on his helmet. Double Action Gamer replaces it with a half-shaved head and spiky cyan/orange hair on the other half, while Muteki Gamer instead sports long golden dreadlocks.
* BadassLongcoat: [[spoiler:Sports pink coat tails as Creator Gamer.]]
* CoolSword:
** The Gashacon Breaker can switch into sword mode.
** Gets a second in the Gashacon Keyslasher.
* CoolHelmet: Gains one in his Robot Action Gamer Level 3 form, which comes with a [[Franchise/{{Gundam}} familiar V-fin]].
* DropTheHammer: Uses his Gashacon Breaker in hammer mode quite extensively.
* ExplosiveOverclocking: ''Hyper Muteki'' can only be used for ten seconds by other Riders in order to prevent this, while Ex-Aid's Muteki Gamer form instead features hair that vents the excess heat and prevents the suit from exploding from just how overclocked it is.
* FasterThanTheyLook: With how tall and bulky Maximum Gamer Level 99 is, one would expect it to be a MightyGlacier. As Genm would attest to though, it's as fast as it is tough.

** '''Mighty Critical Strike:''' Charging energy into his right foot, Ex-Aid performs an acrobatic display of kicks, hitting the target multiple times.
** '''Mighty Critical Finish:''' In Hammer Mode, the Gashacon Breaker is swung into the ground, the energy within knocking a foe away.
** '''Gekitotsu Critical Strike:''' Charging energy into the robot fist, Ex-Aid [[RocketPunch fires it at his target]] which rockets them forward until they collide with something, at which point Ex-Aid rushes forward and punches his fist back into the robot arm, hitting the target with a massive amount of force.
** '''Drago Knight Critical Strike:''' Charging energy, Ex-Aid breathes fireballs at his foe.
** '''Mighty Double Critical Strike:''' Charging energy into opposite feet, the Brothers perform a series of rapid acrobatic kicks, rejoining into Lv. 10, before hitting the target again and jumping into the air, and ending with a double DivingKick.
** '''Maximum Critical Break:''' Ex-Aid punches into the ground to send the enemy flying into the air, then jumps after it and delivers a kick to it as the enemy descends. It also contains the Reprogramming effect, removing any of opponent's enhancement.
** '''Hyper Critical Sparking:''' Ex-Aid delivers a series of FlashStep kicks that do no apparent damage [[YouAreAlreadyDead until a few moments after all of them connect]]. A varient with the Gashacon Keyslasher sees him deliver a barrage of blindingly quick golden slashes with the same delayed reaction effect.
* FlashStep: Muteki Gamer's [[FinishingMove Hyper Critical Sparking]] looks like a TeleportSpam, but is officially him moving with such SuperSpeed it ''looks'' like he's teleporting. Turns out he can do it ''without'' the FinishingMove, but [[HowDoIShootWeb has some difficulty actually controlling it]], as the first time he did it he actually stepped ''passed'' the target.
* FragileSpeedster: [[BurgerFool JuJu Burger]] has no real upgrades to physical combat, being based off of a game about cooking. On the other hand, its skates give the user great agility and speed, to the point of dodging shots from Snipe without trouble.
* GameMaker: ''Mighty Creator VRX'', the basis for Ex-Aid's movie-exclusive Creator Gamer form. Based on games like ''VideoGame/SuperMarioMaker'', as well as VR gaming, it features Mighty and Ex-Aid himself wearing a transparent VR headset. It provides Ex-Aid with an ImaginationBasedSuperpower in the form of being able to create sketch-like constructs of any object or weapon he can imagine.
* GoldenSuperMode:
** Muteki Gamer, his final form. Notably, it's the first Rider of the 2010s to have a GoldenSuperMode that's not just a movie exclusive recolor of their normal SuperMode and the first one period since Kiva's Emperor Form. Judging by the 'box art', it represents one for Mighty (the character he's based off of) as well.
** His [[spoiler:Bike Action Gamer Level 0]] form is this to an extent as it greatly enhances Ex-Aid's strength and speed while giving him a bright yellow color scheme and additional weapons courtesy of fusing with [[spoiler:Lazer's Bike Gamer.]]
* HealingShiv: He heals patients of the Bugster virus by whacking'n'slashing the infection out of the patient. And they actually call this an "operation".
* InfinityPlusOneSword: Invoked with the Hyper Muteki Gashat, which was intentionally made by Kuroto to counter and replace the power of Cronus (the original InfinityPlusOneSword for ''Kamen Rider Chronicle'' that Masamune hijacked) and make defeating both Kamen Rider Cronus and Gamedeus possible.
* InvincibilityPowerUp: It's the basis for the Hyper Muteki Gashat. When it's used by another rider, it gives 10-seconds of super speed and invincibility, also immunity to Cronus' Pause. As for Ex-Aid...
--> "My invincibility has no time limit!"
* JackOfAllStats: He's not as strong as Brave or Snipe, and he's not as fast as Lazer. However, he has better agility than Brave, can take more hits than Snipe and Lazer, and, unlike Lazer in his Level 2 form, is physically capable of fighting without aid. His higher forms also follow this trend, with Sports Action Gamer, Hunter Action Gamer, Double Action Gamer and Maximum Gamer all being all-around upgrades rather than emphasizing any one statistic. Only [[MightyGlacier Robot Action Gamer]] and [[FragileSpeedster Burger Action Gamer]] buck the trend.
* LightningBruiser:
** Maximum Gamer Level 99 is one of the few forms that retains this status for a considerable period. Despite its size and bulk, Ex-Aid remains quite fast while wearing the armor, and by ejecting from it he can regain the mobility of his Level 2 form while retaining the raw power of Level 99. These features are often more useful than the [[ObviousRulePatch reprogramming function]] of the Gashat, which is difficult to use except as a surprise attack and on one occasion (against Parado) even proves an active hindrance.
** Muteki Gamer is even stronger than Maximum Gamer, dominating every other Rider in the show in terms of strength, speed, and durability alike. After this form debuts, the BigBad has to resort to underhanded methods to defeat Emu, as beating him in direct combat is no longer an option. While [[FinalBoss Gamedeus]] and [[TrueFinalBoss Gamedeus Cronus]] can provide Emu with a suitable challenge in this form by being able to knock him back by impact and endure Ex-Aid's attacks, they cannot give him a Game Over nor force him out of his transformation, and at seven episodes before they appear it holds the record for the longest period that a Rider form stays unchallenged at the top in Ex-Aid.
* MeaningfulName: The "ex" in Ex-Aid's name stands for "extreme". So his full Rider name would be "Extreme Aid". Fitting, as he's curing the Bugster virus first via a hammer on a cellular level and then by kicking them into oblivion.
* MechaGame: ''Gekitotsu Robots'', the basis for Ex-Aid's Robot Action Gamer Level 3 form. It equips him with a [[PowerFist huge robotic hand]] on his left arm and greatly increases his physical power. ''Maximum Mighty X'' is also based on this genre, specifically on games like ''VideoGame/KirbyPlanetRobobot'' where a platformer hero pilots a MiniMecha.
* MidSeasonUpgrade: Double Action Gamer Level XX and Maximum Gamer Level 99.
* MightyGlacier: Downplayed. In Robot Action Gamer form, he loses a bit of agility, but it's a rather small price to pay in exchange for the large amount of power he gets.
* NoSell: Kamen Rider Cronus's TimeStandsStill ability simply ''doesn't work'' against his [[GoldenSuperMode Muteki Gamer form. Even if he's mid transformation at the time.]]
* NumerologicalMotif: Maximum Gamer Level 99. Besides the level number, all of its stats are associated with 99. [[note]] It can punch and kick with the force of 99 tons, jump 99 meters in the air, and run 100 meters in 0.99 seconds. [[/note]] Hyper Muteki is instead associated with 128, [[UsefulNotes/The8bitEraOfConsoleVideoGames the value of a signed byte]].
* ObviousRulePatch:
** Maximum Mighty X was created to ''be'' the patch. It allows Emu to access Maximum Gamer, which has the power to apply {{Nerf}}s via reprogramming, it was the only way to counter Zombie Gamer's ResurrectiveImmortality and make Genm vulnerable again.
** Likewise Hyper Muteki was created to be one for Kamen Rider Cronus, basically being another InfinityPlusOneSword so something could stand up to ''the other'' InfinityPlusOneSword.
* OriginalCharacter: In universe. Mighty Brothers XX is based off drawings Emu made as a child, [[spoiler:given life by his Bugster infection]]. Again with Maximum Mighty X as it's created by Emu's imaginations [[spoiler:as the progenitor of all Bugsters and Rider Gashats.]]
* PaletteSwap: His Pac Action Gamer form is just his Robot Action Gamer form with two gauntlets and a golden-colored breastplate. Ex-Aid himself can be considered a pink palette swap of Genm given how the so-called "Black Ex-Aid" was created first.
* PlatformGame:
** ''Mighty Action X'', the basis for Ex-Aid's primary Action Gamer Level 1 & 2 forms. It bestows great mobility, allowing amazing jumps in a [[Franchise/SuperMarioBros Mario-esque fashion.]] It also gives him the same ability as Genm to summon digital platforms in midair while he's fighting.
** ''Mighty Brothers XX'' is also based on this genre, but more specifically on 2-player co-op platformers like ''VideoGame/NewSuperMarioBrosWii''.
* PowerFist: Gekitotsu Robots gives him one for his left arm.
* PowerStrainBlackout: Triggered by his first few uses of Mighty Brothers XX. It gets better.
* PrehensileHair: As shown in #40, Muteki Gamer's dreadlocks are capable of grabbing onto enemies to toss them around.
* PurposefullyOverpowered: Muteki Gamer is definitely overpowered, but it was also created to counter the equally PurposefullyOverpowered Cronus and Gamedeus.
* PuzzleGame: ''Juju Burger'', the basis for Ex-Aid's Burger Action Gamer Level 4 form. It equips him with rollerblades as well as ketchup and mustard guns on his wrists. The game itself combines elements of puzzle games like ''VideoGame/DinerDash'' with what appears to be ''VideoGame/JetSetRadio''.
* RealMenWearPink: Ex-Aid's main color is pink.
* RocketPunch: Naturally, being a mecha themed form, Robot Action Gamer Level 3 Ex-Aid's finisher is this.
* RollerbladeGood: Juju Burger grants him a pair of rollerblades and a helmet.
* ServiceSectorStereotypes: Burger Action Gamer screams the BurgerFool stereotype. He has the helmet and skates often seen on drive-thru fast food waiters, and even has ''condiments'' on his arms.
* SportsGame: ''Shakariki Sports'', the basis for Ex-Aid's Sports Action Gamer Level 3 form. It equips him with a set of shoulder-mounted [[DeadlyDisc Deadly Discs]] and improves his all-around performance.
* StarPower: The whole motif of Hyper Muteki is this. Using it as a secondary Gashat gives the user invincibility shown by star glitters [[Franchise/SuperMario like a certain game]]. Meanwhile, Muteki Gamer form evokes that of a shooting star, with the dreads always flowing to give an effect of a star's trail, more prominent in [[https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DDDJtCDV0AAeN79.jpg this]] image.
* StoryBreakerPower: Hyper Muteki was created to be completely invincible, and whenever it's used, it more than lives up to that intention. Unlike most {{Super Mode}}s in Kamen Rider though, rather than introduce an enemy that can overpower it, there are usually circumstances that keep Emu from actually using it. Furthermore, every battle is under a strict time limit to cure the patient so outright defeating Hyper Muteki isn't required for the villains to win. And for the record, this SuperMode is actually ''unbeatable'' by any villains of the series, the first in ''any'' Second Phase Heisei series!
* StrongAndSkilled: Once he gets his {{Super Mode}}s, he becomes this. He's not only the physically most powerful Rider and has invincibility, he's still the 'Genius Gamer' and by far the most skilled Rider in terms of their video game powers. This is especially true when fighting Cronus, who is UnskilledButStrong.
* SwissArmyWeapon:
** Ex-Aid's Gashacon Breaker can switch between hammer mode and sword mode with just a press of the "A" button. B increases the number of blows that land, based on the number of presses.
** The Gashacon Keyslasher doesn't require a physical change to utilize its three modes. Just hit the button of the mode you need ([[CoolSword Sword]], [[CoolGuns Gun]], [[AnAxeToGrind Axe]]) and you're set. Multiple presses increase damage done.
* SwordOfPlotAdvancement: ''Mighty Brothers XX'' is the Gashat that first grants the sword which serves as Ex-Aid's primary weapon for the remainder of the show, and long after its utility as a combat tool has passed, the Gashat itself and the truth of what it actually ''does'' drives a considerable segment of the plot.
* TechnicianVersusPerformer: The performer to Genm's technician. While his fighting style is flashy, focuses on agility, and makes use of energy items to win, Genm uses simple, yet effective brutal attacks to overpower his opponents and keep them down.
* TechnicolorEyes: Muteki Gamer's eyes are ''rainbow'' colored.
* VideoGameGenres: Ex-Aid has access to a wide array of game-based powers, depending on what game in the form of a Gashat is inserted in his Gamer Driver.
* WeakButSkilled: His Level 2 is the JackOfAllStats when it comes to ''statistics and powers'', but he's by far the most skilled in regards to actual video game mechanics and taking advantage of them. It's eventually averted, as he grows into the highest-level Rider of all.
* YouAreAlreadyDead: Muteki Gamer's Hyper Critical Sparking does this: with Ex-Aid delivering a FlashStep combo kick that seems to do no damage... then all the damage hits them at once a few seconds later.

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!!Hiiro Kagami/Kamen Rider Brave
!!!'''Portrayed by:''' Toshiki Seto (live), Jiro Uchikawa ([=LV1=] suit), Jun Watanabe ([=LV2=] suit)

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-->''"There's nothing I cannot cut!"''

An elite surgeon working at the Seito University Hospital, where his father is the director. He was previously working in the United States before being recalled to Japan in the wake of Game Disease outbreak. After being given the Gamer Driver, he transforms into Kamen Rider Brave.

Five years ago, Hiiro lost his girlfriend because of Bugster's infection, which turns out was Taiga's case. Since then, he had deep animosity with Taiga.

[[spoiler:At some point, Masamune used said girlfriend's data as a hostage to force Hiiro to serve him, in order to prolong Kamen Rider Chronicle.]]

* TheAce: A master surgeon and a damn good fighter at that. [[AvertedTrope Averted]], however, when it comes to games.
--> '''Emu:''' Well, you don't even open the chests! Do you even play games?
* AntiHero: Not as much as Kiriya or Taiga, but he still only fights to cure the Bugster's infection and doesn't care for the patient other than operating on them. [[spoiler:Temporarily becomes an AntiVillain while working with Masamune... reluctantly, all because he want to see Saki once again.]]
* AwLookTheyReallyDoLoveEachOther: He may be cold to his father, but when he learns that he was fighting as a Ride-Player and is infected with the Bugster Virus, he immediately tells everyone to retreat. He also tells Emu and Asuna that it was his father himself that inspired him to become a doctor in the first place.
* BadassBookworm: Is referred to as a genius level surgeon, and lives up to it. He's also quite the combat capable fighter in combat and the one with more physical power out of the Riders.
* BadassBoast: "There is nothing I cannot cut!" Usually done while raising his hands in preparation. It's also his CatchPhrase.
* BadassLabcoat: Same as Emu; it's part of his regular attire.
* BashBrothers: Gains a strong mutual respect with Emu and they work well together. Best shown in #27 where they drudge back to CR soaked with similar looks of disbelief on their face at Taiga and Nico's attitude, [[spoiler:and in #39 when they tag-teamed Cronus]].
* BerserkButton:
** Taiga is a walking one for him. Anytime Hiiro sees him, there's nothing more he wants to do than to beat the crap out of Taiga and take away his Driver and Gashat.
** Later, Graphite also becomes this for him, [[spoiler:after finding out he was responsible for Saki's death]].
* CharacterTic: Raising his hands in front of his face. He usually does this before transforming or entering Level 2. This ties into his doctor motif, as surgeons do this before commencing an operation.
* TheComicallySerious: Difficult surgery in the OR, fighting the Bugsters, [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking eating an apple pie]]?
* CruelToBeKind: The source of considerable conflict during the second ten episodes, as [[spoiler:Emu's Bugster infection]] makes Hiiro fret over whether or not he should tell Emu the truth. [[SuperpowerMeltdown Given Emu's reaction]] when he finds out, Hiiro's hesitance ends up justified.
* DarkAndTroubledPast: He [[spoiler:lost his girlfriend to the Bugster virus]], and blames Taiga for it. This fuels the great animosity he has for Taiga in the present. [[spoiler:It's revealed in #34 that he always thought that he is the one responsible for Saki's death, so he jumps at the chance given by Masamune to revive her]].
* DeadlyUpgrade: Fantasy Gamer being a jump from Level 5 to Level 50, using it just once leaves Hiiro clutching at his chest for a considerable amount of time afterwards. A second use causes him to collapse in the middle of battle. He gets better at using it as the series progress.
* DealWithTheDevil: [[spoiler:When [[AnOfferYouCantRefuse Masamune offers him Saki's data]] in exchange for [[FaceHeelTurn his cooperation with the former]], he accepts]].
* DefrostingIceKing: By the twenty-episode mark he's defrosted enough to not only be shocked at M's {{Jerkass}} ways, but take up the job Emu normally does of connecting to the patient. He's still much more comfortable playing it cool and detached, but it's made clear he's come to see Emu's methods as having value.
* DrJerk: Hiiro only focuses on performing his operations and nothing else, openly disregarding the patient's feelings. This puts him at odds with the much kinder Emu, though each is forced to see the effectiveness of the other's methods. He gradually softens his stance over time, but remains cold and standoffish compared to Emu.
** JerkassHasAPoint: He throws a ReasonYouSuckSpeech at Emu after Taiga swipes the latter's Rider Gashat. This is downplayed as Emu still saved Yuuki and doesn't seem to mind, confusing Hiiro.
--->'''Hiiro:''' You reap what you sow. This is what happens when you take on risky operations.
* EvilCostumeSwitch: [[spoiler:While calling it ''evil'' might be stretching it a bit, he ditches his lab coat and simply dons a black formal two-piece suit after [[DealWithTheDevil accepting the deal from Masamune]].]]
* ForcedIntoEvil: [[spoiler:As a result of being offered a deal from Masamune, which has something to do with his decision to save Saki]].
* GeniusSweetTooth: A GradeSkipper and talented surgeon, and he’s often seen eating cakes.
* GradeSkipper: Being the genius that he is, Hiiro is said to have skipped grades before graduating from a top-class foreign university. This is why despite being the same age as Emu, he is already far more experienced in the medical field.
* GratuitousEnglish: He gives a "no thank you" to anyone he deems a nuisance. Seeing as he studied in America for a while, this is to be expected.
* HeartbrokenBadass: [[spoiler:The reason he became a Rider was the death of his girlfriend, Saki Momose, who was Graphite's host. Her wish for him to become the best doctor in the world is also the reason why he worked so hard to become as skillful as he is now]].
* HeelFaceRevolvingDoor: [[spoiler:In #33, Hiiro is [[ForcedIntoEvil forced to]] [[FaceHeelTurn backstab the Doctor Riders and Kuroto]] [[DealWithTheDevil just to get Saki's data from Masamune]], becoming the latter's right-hand man in the process. At the same time, this act would also convince Parado and Graphite to form an EnemyMine with them. At the end of #36, Masamune's deal is later revealed to be a HostageSituation when the latter proposes a SadisticChoice to him. It took [[HeelRealization Taiga being hospitalized]] [[HeelFaceTurn to snap Hiiro out of his personal issues over Saki's death]]]].
* HeroicSelfDeprecation: [[spoiler:Believes that the reason Saki didn't tell him that she was suffering from the Bugster Infection was that she didn't love him anymore, because of his neglectful treatment of her in favor of his studies]].
* {{Hypocrite}}: Constantly talks down to Emu for getting emotionally invested in things...but as Emu points out, Hiiro himself constantly allows his hatred of Graphite and Taiga to get in the way of his job.
** Another example comes up when he is visibly upset because of his inability [[spoiler:to save Emu]], although it's more a sign of CharacterDevelopment, as by that point he's essentially stopped complaining about Emu's methods after seeing how well they can work. He even picks up the slack on connecting with a patient when Emu's left unable to.
** And the most hypocritical thing he's done is letting his emotional side won him over to Masamune.
* IKnowMortalKombat: Inverted. He can use [=DoReMiFa Beat=] (which is a rhythm game) because he knows CPR.
* ILetGwenStacyDie: [[spoiler:Saki]].
* InSeriesNickname: "The Super Surgeon who Never Fails".
* ImplausibleFencingPowers: Hilariously shown in #6 when he cleanly slices a cream puff with a knife.
* {{Irony}}: His Taddle Fantasy and Legacy Powers with quite contrasting situation, Hiiro using Taddle Fantasy while he was in the good side with reluctance to do dirty works. But His Taddle Legacy is more to Good power but [[ForcedIntoEvil his situation becoming dirty worker for Masamune]].
* ItsPersonal: Graphite is this for him [[spoiler:due to having killed his girlfriend Saki back when he'd infected her]].
* TheLancer: Fulfills this role as the secondary Rider who works with Emu, and traditionally, the only one get a SuperMode.
* MeaningfulName: "Kagami" means mirror, with is supposed to represent how different he is from Emu. It also represents him and Taiga being {{Mirror Character}}s. "Hiiro", of course, is "hero", which fits with his RPG protagonist-inspired Rider form. Doubly so when you look at Saki (whose spelling uses a character that means "princess") Taddle Legacy (a game where a hero rescues a princess).
* MirrorCharacter: Despite his animosity towards Taiga, they're actually quite alike in some ways - they're both SmugSuper {{Jerkass}}es who are very confident in their own abilities and they see Emu as an IdiotHero. Both of them also don't care about their patients' feelings, Hiiro being a strict perfectionist who will complete his operation without any flaw, while Taiga will do whatever it takes to win, no matter who gets in the way. They also have a personal vendetta against Graphite, though they have different reasons for said vendetta. [[JacobMarleyWarning Taiga eventually warns Hiiro not to end up like him, a broken and disgraced man with nothing left to lose.]]
* TheNicknamer: He has a habit of calling the other Doctor Riders by their occupation rather than their names: Emu is “kenshuui” - “intern” (and he gets upgraded into “shounikai” - “pediatrician” in [[Series/KamenRiderZiO Zi-O]] when he becomes an official doctor at the hospital), Taiga is “mumenkyoi” - “licenseless doctor”, and Kiriya is “kansatsui” - “coroner”.
* AnOfferYouCantRefuse: [[spoiler:Saki's data, which is in Masamune's possession.]]
* OOCIsSeriousBusiness: Emu's able to tell that Hiiro is hiding something from him, and that it's about Emu himself, because Hiiro's visibly upset for once.
* OneSteveLimit: Averted in a strange coincidence, as there was [[Series/KamenRiderKabuto another Kagami who was also a blue secondary Rider]].
* ThePerfectionist: He isn't called "The Super Surgeon who Never Fails" for nothing. He carries this mentality even outside the operating room, whether it's a battlefield or time for dessert.
* RedOniBlueOni: The Blue to Emu's Red. [[ColourCodedForYourConvenience The colors also match, as Brave has light blue schemes on his armor]].
* SmugSuper: He views himself as superior to everyone he meets, ''especially'' Emu. Seeing his track record as a surgeon and his prowess as a Rider, it's hard to not agree with him on some level. This is especially true when it comes to his surgeon skills, given he's multiple times successfully performed 'impossible' surgeries with complete success.
* TheStoic: As part of his "surgeon 24/7" mindset, Hiiro rarely emotes, no matter the situation.
** NotSoStoic: Graphite is the first to crack his armor and elicit rage from Hiiro. Later on, his reaction to having his Gashats stolen by Genm makes it clear to Emu that there's more going on than simple theft.
* ScrewTheRulesImDoingWhatsRight: In #26. It's one of the things marking his CharacterDevelopment. Having to stand aside because of ministry's orders visibly [[TookALevelInKindness pains]] him and disagreeing with Emu, who decided on this trope pretty much immediately doesn't make it any better. Ultimately, he also settles down on this trope.
* SweetTooth: Has a penchant for cakes and sweets. [[spoiler:He didn't until after his girlfriend's death. As one of the last things she did for him was bring him some sweets, it appears that he developed a taste for them [[HisQuirkLivesOn in her memory]].]]
* TookALevelInKindness: At first he merely treats Emu as an intern. As episodes go on however, he begins to respect him and even acknowledge his skill in defeating Bugsters. He eventually warms up to Emu particularly when he learns of the intern's disease, wanting to be the person to cure him. And at the debut of ''Maximum Mighty X'', he believes in Emu to be able to create the Gashat, calls him by his name rather than his occupation, and even tries to solace him.
** The way he interacts with Taiga goes from hate to TeethClenchedTeamwork through the time, at large thanks to Emu directly or indirectly. The two are forced to work with each other multiple times, particularly after Graphite's defeat. With Emu's health and life on at stake, Hiiro works with Taiga in order to get cure the intern's disease. And towards the Gashat Gear Dual Beta's debut, he finally acknowledges Taiga, especially after the latter telling him not to waste his accomplishments by following his dark path.
** As of #28, he's taken a few more. After Emu [[spoiler:non-lethally clears Poppy's Game]], Hiiro tells him to his face that he did well (for an intern), then goes a step further by personally apologizing to Poppy [[spoiler:for trying to kill her]].
* {{Tritagonist}}: After Emu and Kuroto, the series focuses most on Hiiro, specifically on his development as he interact with the rest of the cast and his still very strong feeling for the late-Saki.
* UnwittingInstigatorOfDoom: Had he not [[spoiler:stopped Emu from beating Cronus' pause ability, Masamune would have been stopped right there and Saki would still be inside the Proto Gashat, not being held hostage.]]
* VengeanceFeelsEmpty: Comes to this realization after [[spoiler:helping kill Graphite]]. Instead of feeling happy about [[spoiler:avenging Saki's death]], he's left questioning if there was ever a ''point'' in doing so since it doesn't change anything. This ultimately marks the start of his CharacterDevelopment.
* VitriolicBestBuds: While the two have extremely different personalities and frequently disagree on the proper way to handle patients, he and Emu have built a close working relationship and friendship by the end of the second arc.

!!!Tropes exclusive to him as Kamen Rider Brave
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* AwesomeButImpractical: When Hiiro goes all-out, Fantasy Gamer Level 50 is phenomenally powerful. Not only does it comes with higher overall stats than all three other Level 50 forms, it's got a plethora of magical skills including [[GravityMaster gravity control]], magical barriers, teleportation, SummonMagic, the ability to remove Para-DX's biggest advantage by [[StatusBuffDispel dispelling his power-ups]], a combat ready BadassCape and enhanced senses. Many of the powers it displays are ones normally reserved for a final boss, [[JustifiedTrope which of course is what it's based on]]. However, actually ''using'' any of these powers [[DeadlyUpgrade causes Hiiro to collapse from the strain]] within as little as a minute of combat. Using it as just a physical power-up seems to be considerably less strenuous, but wastes the vast majority of its potential.
* ActionRPG: ''Drago Knight Hunter Z'', more specifically based on ''[[VideoGame/MonsterHunter Monster Hunter]]'' and similar games. The basis for all four Hunter Gamer Level 5 forms, with each carrying a piece of the full armor, Brave's piece being the right arm-mounted Blade. Brave can also take the full armor for himself as Full Dragon rather than share it, and [[OneWingedAngel while lacking quite the same proficiency with it as Snipe]], he doesn't suffer from Ex-Aid's ClippedWingAngel status either, [[WeakButSkilled able to make up the difference with Energy Items]].
* BadassArmFold: His [[DivingKick Rider Kick]] has him striking this pose.
* BadassCape: Fantasy Gamer Level 50 and Legacy Gamer Level 100 come with damn impressive ones. Helped by the fact that it can actually be used to attack as well.
* BadPowersGoodPeople: Fantasy Gamer Level 50 comes with an array of powers better suited for an EvilOverlord than a heroic knight, such as [[EnemySummoner summoning minions]], [[MindOverMatter telekinesis]], [[BeehiveBarrier energy barriers]], [[PowerFloats levitation]], and [[VillainTeleportation teleportation]].
--> '''Genm:''' He made the Demon King's power his own?!
* BareFistedMonk: While [=DoReMiFa=] Beat likely isn't ''intended'' to be this, Hiiro's use of CPR techniques to create a rhythm make it this.
* {{Combos}}: The main gimmick of his Level 3 form: as long as he continues attacking along with the beat of the music playing, his strength multiplies up to four times. Hitting a full combo on Graphite clearly hurts a great deal.
* CoolSword: His trademark weapon, the Gashacon Sword. It comes with both fire and ice-enhanced modes.
* CPRCleanPrettyReliable: Subverted both due to the fact it's ''not'' safe, and that fact is ''why'' he does it. To use the rhythm power of his Level 3 form, he uses a weaponized CPR, complete with aiming for the heart. The result is pretty much what you'd expect with or without the SuperStrength: Graphite in serious pain and clutching his injured chest.
* DanceBattler: You'd think so, but nope, totally [[AvertedTrope averted.]] Hiiro uses the [=DoReMiFa Beat=] Gashat by combining his fighting skills with... [[ImprobableWeaponUser CPR.]] Does make some sense though, considering that there is a tempo for it (which is about 100 compressions per minute) and CPR in real life often results in broken ribs even when trying to ''save'' lives instead of pummeling monsters into submission.
* DarkIsNotEvil: Though Fantasy Gamer's armor is from a demonic source, Brave uses it's power to cure others.
* DispelMagic: One of Fantasy Gamer's abiities, allowing him to remove any power up effects used.
* DragonKnight: When using the Drago Knight Hunter Z Gashat
* ElementalWeapon: His Gashacon Sword can switch between [[PlayingWithFire Fire Mode]] and [[AnIcePerson Ice Mode]] with A. B increases or decreases the temperature of the blade, depending on the element. While in level 1, he can either summon the weapon, or wrap himself in its two elements for physical strikes.
* EnemySummoner: One of Fantasy Gamer's many, many powers is the ability to create Bugster {{Mooks}} for Brave to control, due to being a VillainProtagonist EvilOverlord game. [[AbnormalAmmo He can even fling them out of a portal en masse as missiles]].
* ExcaliburInTheRust: His trademark weapon first appears as a "legendary sword" that's covered in rust and embedded in a stone before he picks it up and the rust comes off.

** Kimewaza Slot Holder
*** Critical Strike: By inserting a Gashat into the Kimewaza Slot Holder, Brave can do attacks depending on what Gashat is inserted.
** '''Taddle Critical Strike:'''
*** Taddle Quest
*** Level 1: Brave covers his right foot in yellow energy before leaping into the air, and delivering a kick to the enemy.
*** Taddle Legacy: Has two variations. A pair of wings appear when Brave does his attacks.
*** Rider Kick: Brave charges his leg with blue energy and floats in the air, before performing a powerful kick at the enemy covered with blue, white and gold energy.
*** Rider Slash: Brave charges his whole body and his Gashacon Sword Fire Mode with light blue and gold energy, before jumping up in the air and performing a powerful slash, which then turns into two light blue fireballs at the enemy.
*** '''[=DoReMiFa=] Critical Strike:''' Brave scratches the [=DoReMiFa=] Turntable and delivers a musical energy blast from the Watts Up Sounder.
*** '''Drago Knight Critical Strike:'''
*** Dragon Blade: Brave along with the other doctor Riders deliver consecutive energy attacks to the enemy (In Brave's case, he creates energy slashes with the Dragon Blade which fly towards the enemy), effectively destroying the said enemy.
*** Full Dragon: Brave combines three energy attacks into one. A variation of this attack involves Brave sending the enemy into the sky before flying after it. He'll then shoot it with the Dragon Gun before delivering a kick to it.
*** '''Famista Critical Strike:''' Brave jumps to the sky and throws a flaming baseball at the enemy, which then explodes.
*** '''Night Of Critical Strike:''' Brave focuses power into his right leg, making it glow yellow as he slams into the enemy with a claw energy-based flying kick.
** Critical Finish: By inserting a Gashat into the Gashacon Sword, Brave can do a multitude of energy slashes.
** Gashacon Sword: By inserting a Gashat into the Gashacon Sword, Brave can do a number of energy slashed.
** '''Taddle Critical Finish:'''
*** Taddle Quest: Depending on which sid the blade is on, Brave can do an energy slash.
*** Fire: Brave delivers a powerful fiery slash to the enemy.
*** Ice: Brave freezes the enemy and slides to the enemy to slash them consecutively.
*** Taddle Legacy: The attacks are the same, but are much stronger than Taddle Quest.
*** Fire: Brave delivers a powerful fiery slash to the enemy that turns into a fireball.
*** Ice: Brave shoots ice bullets at the enemy, freezing them on contact. Afterwards, the ice breaks and hurts the enemy.
*** '''[=DoReMiFa=] Critical Finish:''' By inserting the Gashat into the sword, Brave can do energy slashed, deposing on what spent the speed is on.
*** Fire: Brave delivers a fiery musical slash to the enemy. The pattern of the strike's resembling a spinning G Clef note.
** Gamer Driver
*** '''Taddle Critical Slash:''' By closing and opening the Gamer Driver, Brave can do a multitude of attacks.
*** Rider Kick: Brave surrounds himself with a magical shield to block any incoming attacks, then expands the shield to surround himself and his enemy, and delivers a powerful kick at them.
*** Rider Slash: Has two variations.
*** Brave delivers a purple energy X cross slash with the Gashacon Sword.
*** Brave expands the tornado to surround his enemy and delivers a straight slash with the Gashacon Sword.
* FlechetteStorm: Can be done in Fantasy Gamer with dark constructs of the Gashacon Sword.
* FlunkyBoss: Fantasy Gamer' is capable of creating Bugster {{Mooks}} for the user to control, making this a rare occasion that the ''hero'' gets to be this.
* HeelFaceRevolvingDoor: The premise of the ''Taddle'' RPG series where the adventuring KnightInShiningArmor from ''Taddle Quest'' becomes the VillainProtagonist of ''Taddle Fantasy'' who's trying to kill the new hero out to stop him until reconciling his two aspects in his old age during ''Taddle Legacy'', winding up as an AntiHero of dubious alignment who's out to save his princess no matter the cost.
* HeroesPreferSwords: Wields a blade named the Gashacon Sword. As battling is considered a medical procedure here, he refers to it as his scalpel.
* KnightInSourArmor: Brave fulfills the "Knight" part due to his primary Gashat, Taddle Quest, being based on [[RolePlayingGames RPGs]]. The "Sour" part comes from his CombatPragmatist tendencies [[spoiler:and the death of his girlfriend Saki due to the Bugster virus]].
* LightningBruiser: Fantasy Gamer is an enormous all-around upgrade, combining both speed and power equal to his Level 50 peers with a vast arsenal of magic.
* LuckilyMyShieldWillProtectMe: Brave has a shield on his left arm. Its shape changes depending on his form: in Level 1 it's a handheld, while in Level 2 it's more buckler-ish in appearance.
* MagicKnight: Fantasy Gamer qualifies once he recovers his Gashacon Sword, retaining all the combat skills he had with Taddle Quest and more along with his new arsenal of sorcery. The Gashacon Sword's own power is even increased by the form.
* MidSeasonUpgrade: Fantasy Gamer Level 50.
* MightyGlacier: Brave has more power and defense than Ex-Aid and Genm, but lacks speed and agility compared to them. [[FridgeBrilliance Makes sense,]] since he's based on the knight, a typical RPG class that protects themselves with heavy armor.
* MiniGame: His Level 3 form basically ''weaponizes this''. The robot assistant it summons can let loose an onslaught of musical notes that must be danced to; failing to do so results in his opponent taking heavy damage when it ends. In terms of Brave's Level 3 form: it revolves around him playing a rhythm game with his fists, attacking in time with the beat until it ends, his power increasing more and more as he keeps the {{Combos}} going.
* PaletteSwap: His Legacy Gamer Level 100 is virtually identical to Kamen Rider True Brave's Legacy Gamer Level 50, just with the base color changed. Similarly, the armor granted to him by ''Night of Safari'' is just his Hunter Gamer mode with a leopard motif and his Famista Quest Gamer form is a scarlet recolor of his Beat Gamer form but with the speakers and turntable replaced with a pitching machine and baseball glove.
* ThePowerOfFriendship: ''Taddle Legacy'' makes Hiiro stronger whenever his allies attack and gives him extra power boosts when they fall in battle in order to avenge them. However, this works so long as he considers them his friends so if he were to attack them while still considering them his comrades, he'd be empowered regardless.
* ReverseGrip: When the Gashacon Sword's edge grows glacier cold, Brave wields it like this.
* RhythmGame: ''[=DoReMiFa=] Beat'', the basis for Brave's Beat Quest Gamer Level 3 form. It allows him to use rhythm to become a BareFistedMonk or produce streams of musical notation with his sword.
* RolePlayingGame:
** ''Taddle Quest'', the basis for Brave's primary Quest Gamer Level 1 & 2 forms. It gives him the ability to summon the Gashacon Sword, with allows him to attack with fire and ice. His PowerUps come from chests rather than Ex-Aid's blocks.
** ''Taddle Fantasy'' is also based on this genre, but more specifically on role-reversal games like ''{{VideoGame/Overlord}}'' and ''{{VideoGame/Disgaea}}''. It is, oddly enough, ''not'' based on ''Franchise/FinalFantasy'' in anything but name, while ''Taddle Quest'' is a more straightforward homage to ''[[VIdeoGame/DragonQuest Dragon Quest]]''.
** [[RuleOfThree Then comes]] ''Taddle Legacy'', which will allow Hiiro to access his SuperMode, again based on this genre.
* ShouldersOfDoom: In his Quest Gamer Level 2 form, Brave gets shoulder pads with pretty intimidating spikes protruding to the side. His Fantasy Gamer Level 50 form has even bigger, badder pauldrons.
* StatusBuffDispel: One of his abilities in Level 50 is canceling the effects of Energy Items, making him the perfect match against Para-DX Puzzle Gamer.
* StealthPun: ''Taddle Legacy'' is about a hero who saves the princess using powers of light and the devil. Saki's name has a character that means "princess". The user's name is Hiiro.
* SuperMode: His Legacy Gamer Level 100 form, which resembles his Level 50 form but has a gold and white angelic motif. He uses the Taddle Legacy Gashat to access it, which is the same one Game World's Hiiro uses to transform into True Brave. Unlike True Brave though, Hiiro can access Level 100 using it, while True Brave can only access Level 50 with it. Masamune gave this to him as a mean to defeat the CR.
* SwordBeam: He can do this in his Level 3 form. However, they're not fast enough to keep up with the likes of Snipe's Combat Shooting Gamer Level 3 form.
* ThemeMusicPowerUp: His Level 3 form ''invokes'' this: it begins playing a remix of the shows theme and if he attacks to the beat of the song, his power keeps going up as long as he keeps it up.
* TooAwesomeToUse: ''Taddle Fantasy'' is extraordinarily powerful for its level, but almost never used, both due to Snipe hogging the Gashat for the period where it's a dominant force and due to the issues that keep Hiiro from using it properly. By the time he's ready to use it, the remaining threats have greatly eclipsed it in power, and it's only a few episodes from being replaced with ''Taddle Legacy'' as his primary Gashat.
* VideoGameGenres: Like Ex-Aid, Brave can use his set of Gashats to gain an array of video game abilities for his operations.
* VillainProtagonist: The premise of Taddle Fantasy, Brave's Level 50 game. The player plays as the Demon King, who must kill the Hero in order to rule the world.
* WeakButSkilled: Forced into this position around the midway point of the show by his inability to wield the power of ''Taddle Fantasy'' without collapsing. Snipe, who can use ''Bang Bang Simulations'' without issue, claims control over the Gashat Gear Dual Beta, leaving Brave stuck with ''Drago Knight Hunter Z'' as his strongest available Gashat. To close the gap he begins making considerably more use of Energy Items than either of the other Riders.
* YinYangBomb: The premise and thus ability set of Taddle Legacy. With the combined powers of the Hero and Demon King, the protagonist now must save the Princess.

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!!Kiriya Kujo/Kamen Rider Lazer
!!!'''Portrayed by:''' Hayato Onozuka (live), Jiro Uchikawa ([=LV1=] suit), Honda [=CRF250L=] ([=LV2=] "suit"), Satoshi Fujita ([=LV3=] onwards)
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-->''"Alright, I'm on board."''

A medical examiner who's been investigating the Bugster Virus outbreaks on his own. Some time ago, he blackmailed Kuroto Dan about Zero Day to get the Bakusou Bike Gashat, becoming Kamen Rider Lazer.

[[spoiler:His curiosity got him killed by Kuroto]]. [[spoiler:Later, he is "respawned" to serve as Masamune's lackey, but quickly rejoins the Doctor Riders after revealing himself to be a FakeDefector. Because of his actions in #42, he's officially recruited into CR. He finally became human once again in the ending of ''Kamen Rider Genm vs. Lazer'']].
!!!Tropes that apply to him in general
* AntiHero: Reveals himself to be one at the end of #4, as he only wanted a Bugster sample for research and his own interest in them. He eventually grew out of this by #11, as after talking with one of the nurses that was part of Emu's surgery, Kiriya eventually decided to trust Emu and work with him from that point on.
* AlliterativeName: '''K'''iriya '''K'''ujo
* BackFromTheDead: [[spoiler:He returns, albeit temporarily, in the ''Kamen Rider × Super Sentai: Chou Super Hero Taisen'' movie, the ''Kamen Sentai Gorider'' miniseries, and the Hyper Battle DVD special]]. [[spoiler:He would come back in the main series but this time for real]].
* BequeathedPower: [[spoiler:Passes on his Gamer Driver and Bakusou Bike Gashat to Emu during his final moments. It's a bit more macabre than most examples, as the Gashat can be used to summon ''a mindless, blank-eyed version of Kiriya's corpse'' to ride around on. His Girigiri Chambara Gashat and the Gashacon Sparrow weapon it provides, meanwhile, are taken as trophies by his killer.]]
** [[spoiler:[[ChekhovsGun Eventually his Gamer Driver becomes important as Emu loses his own through Kuroto's Critical Dead]]. His Girigiri Chambara Gashat is recovered by Emu after Kuroto perishes]].
* BewareTheSillyOnes: The way he acts when in Level 1 form is rather goofy compared to the other Riders. Turns out, he's rather cunning and a really good liar.
* BorrowedCatchphrase: [[spoiler:In his final moments before dying, he tells Emu that "he can change his fate with his own hands"]].
* CameBackWrong: [[spoiler:By the time he comes back later in the TV series, [[FaceHeelTurn he's in cahoots with Masamune]]]]. [[spoiler:[[SubvertedTrope Or at least that's]] [[FakeDefector what he wants everyone to think]]]].
* CassandraTruth: After lying to Emu and the others, very few people in the CR were willing to trust him for some time.
* CoolShades: Often shown wearing them. He take it off when getting serious.
* TheCoroner: He's a medical examiner.
* CryingWolf: His lying to Emu leaves the rest of the Cyber Rescue team ''very'' distrustful of him to the point where even Emu struggles to trust him when he's actually being ''honest''. It works quite well at playing into the hands of the villains, who don't have to do much to discredit him when he finds out information that they don't want him to spread around.
* DepartmentOfRedundancyDepartment: He's a motorcyle-themed Kamen Rider that gains a bike-themed form, and can summon his level 2 form (which is a motorcycle) for his finishing attack.
* DoNotGoGentle: He could've run away, but Kiriya fought to the end, even attempting to kick away Genm's FinishingMove. Even after taking its full brunt, [[spoiler:which eventually proved fatal]], a demorphed Kiriya kept trying to hold onto Genm's leg and climb to his feet to continue.
* EvilCostumeSwitch[=/=]PaintItBlack: [[spoiler:When he's brought back from his Proto-Gashat, he's working for Cronus and his jacket and Hawaiian shirt have changed to mostly black. Subverted, as he was only pretending to be evil and he switches back to his normal clothes when he comes back to the CR.]]
* ExtremityExtremist: As shown in both Heisei Generations & [[spoiler:once he is brought back to "serve" Cronus as Lazer Turbo]]. Kiriya tends to almost exclusively favor his legs in unarmed combat preferring use his arms for blocking.
* FakeDefector: [[spoiler:Pretends to be a willing minion of Masamune... just long enough to gain his trust and swipe the Proto Gashats out from under his nose, stabbing him in the back to help Emu.]]
* FalseFriend: In his first appearance he pretends to be Emu's friend, even going as far as getting his Gashat back for him, only to betray him to get a Bugster sample. [[LaserGuidedKarma However, Genm immediately shows up and attacks them to prevent that]].
** By the time [[spoiler:he dies]], the friendship becomes a real one.
* {{Foreshadowing}}: ''Kamen Rider Chronicle'' has a silhouette that has of features Lazer's Level 1 helmet design (particularly the mohawk) but is on a tall body of a Level 2. Kiriya returns as Kamen Rider Lazer Turbo Level 0, which pretty much has features of his Level 1 form (barring the handle bars) on a Level 2 body.
* ForgottenFallenFriend: Averted. [[spoiler:He dies at the end of the first cour, but his death has an outlying effect on Emu and the other Riders, not to mention that the information he gained upon his death becomes important around the end of the second cour.]]
* FourIsDeath: Is the fourth Rider to be introduced officially. [[spoiler:He is the first one to die]].
* HeKnowsTooMuch: The reason [[spoiler:Kuroto Dan kills him. It wasn't that he found out about Emu's Bugster infection six years ago, but rather that he knows about Kuroto's father and the incident ''sixteen'' years ago]].
* HeroicSacrifice: [[spoiler:In the ''Gorider'' miniseries, he gives up any chance of resurrecting to make sure Genm stays dead and Emu and Kenzaki can escape the collapsing game world. He's last seen holding onto Genm with the other dead Riders to force him into his own TakingYouWithMe attack to destroy him for good. He comes back later, though.]]
* HeroicSelfDeprecation: Implied in #7, when he plays into Parado's hands and makes it look like he was lying about Genm's identity just to get the Giri Giri Chambara Gashat. He lies to Emu that it ''is'' what he really wanted because now there's no way to convince him otherwise.
* HiddenHeartOfGold: Part of being a ConsummateLiar seems to come from [[spoiler:[[ItsAllMyFault his guilt over his friend's death, which involved telling him the truth about being infected by the Bugster virus]]]], and wanting to [[spoiler:hide his pain from it]]. #7 strongly implies that when he ''does'' tell the truth, [[CryingWolf only for things to look like he was lying again]], [[SureLetsGoWithThat he pretends that's the case]] [[FailureIsTheOnlyOption knowing he can't get anyone to believe him any further]]. [[spoiler:He also makes it look like he CameBackWrong as part of his plan for CR to get all the Proto Gashats, even managing to get Emu's help in keeping up the masquerade]].
* IdiotBall:
** Yes Kiriya, tell the evil Rider that you know his secret identity. [[SarcasmMode That's not going to bite you in the ass, no siree]].
** A far worse case in #12, when Kiriya opts to use the Dangerous Zombie Gashat on Kuroto Dan ''who just gave it to him'', rather than sticking with his tried-and-tested [=GiriGiri=] Chambara Level 3, especially knowing that Dan now lacks the Shakariki Sports advantage. [[spoiler:It costs him his life.]]
* ILied: His response when Emu confronts him after getting thrown off. He [[HiddenHeartOfGold (seemingly)]] doesn't feel guilty about it either.
--> '''Emu:''' Aren't we friends?!
--> '''Kiriya:''' Oh, yeah! It was all a lie.
** [[spoiler:Uses this to tip off Emu that [[FakeDefector he's tricking Cronus]].]]
* {{Irony}}:
** Since he's just a bike in his Level 2 form, he needs a partner to bring out his full power. Now consider the above tropes and think about why that might be a problem. Of course, since he pretty much blackmailed his way into getting a Driver, it's possible that Kuroto [[LaserGuidedKarma gave him the Bakusou Bike Gashat on purpose.]]
** After lying to the Riders for so long, Kiriya decides in #7 that it's time to tell them the truth about what happened to his friend and who Genm is. Unfortunately, thanks to Parado swapping out himself for Genm at the last moment, he only ends up making their trust in him even ''[[FromBadToWorse worse.]]'' For extra irony, he lies to Emu about ''lying'' knowing he can't get them to believe him now.
** He's a medical examiner, the guy responsible for reporting how victims died as well as the fourth Rider to make his transformation debut, [[spoiler:[[FourIsDeath so of course]]...]]
** The reason [[spoiler:Kuroto killed him]] was so [[spoiler:he couldn't give the Riders the info they needed to stop his plans.]] Turns out [[spoiler:his death let them find what he'd already uncovered anyways.]] Oops.
* KilledOffForReal: [[spoiler:He's killed by Genm Zombie Gamer in #12]]. [[spoiler:Eventually subverted, after Masamune brings him back.]]
* LegallyDead:
** Inverted. [[spoiler:While Cyber Rescue, the Ministry of Health, and the villains know he is dead, the public thinks he's missing as that was reported to the public]]. His poor friend doesn't know where he is.
** [[spoiler:Played straight in the final episode. He's alive, but as a Bugster, and is still counted among the victims of Kamen Rider Chronicle.]]
* NoBodyLeftBehind: [[spoiler:His final fate. His body disintegrates when he dies, leaving nothing behind but his Gamer Driver.]]
* NotBrainwashed: [[spoiler:After Emu uses Maximum Gamer's reprogramming power on him, he detransforms and proceeds to kick him in the face to show that, yes, he's doing this willingly. Luckily for Emu, he's still the same old heroic liar whose real plan is to help him.]]
* OneSteveLimit: [[Series/KamenRiderHibiki There actually was a Kiriya in the past]] who was TheScrappy whose heart turned out to be in the right place - though his path to Rider-hood was a bit different.
* RedemptionEqualsDeath: While he is far from evil (and in fact the most heroic Rider next to Emu), his constant lying and scheming puts him at odds with Emu. However, at #11, his actions get vindicated while learning the value of trusting people, becoming friends with Emu. Come #12, [[spoiler:he gets murdered by a Level 10 Kamen Rider Genm]].
* SacrificialLion: [[spoiler:The first Kamen Rider to be killed off... at least until #34]].
* SmallRoleBigImpact: [[spoiler:While his character never lasted for a fourth of the show, his actions have a long-lasting impact in the plot. Even his seemingly small actions have shown to be quite useful, as Emu is now using his Gamer Driver. And then he comes back as Lazer Turbo, mostly to make sure Gamedeus can't stop Cronus just yet. Then he joins CR to stop Rider Chronicle once and for all.]]
* SelfProclaimedLiar: Part of his HiddenHeartOfGold-hiding act: Emu seemingly found out that he's a ConsummateLiar in #4 after defeating the Motors Bugster. He was once a believer in BrutalHonesty, but events in his past led him to become afraid of the consequences that telling unpleasant truths can have.
* SmugSnake: An anti-heroic example, best shown in #4. He's a serious smart-ass -- he fakes his backstory to Emu and pretends to be his best friend before showing his true motives. In that same episode, Kiriya learned his place [[LaserGuidedKarma when Genm showed up]].
* TrademarkClothing: His Hawaiian shirt. [[spoiler:It shows up as a logo in his computer to show his ownership]].
* TrademarkFavouriteFood: Moco Loco according to the web series Poppy's room.
* TookALevelInJerkass: [[spoiler:Following his resurrection, he pretends to do this by making it look like he sees Emu as a BrokenPedestal and goes into great lengths to torture and kill him, but also asks Emu to help him keep up the charade until he gets all the Proto Gashats away from Masamune.]]
* TurningBackHuman: [[spoiler:Thanks to Saiko Yaotome, he's turned completely back to human by the end of ''Lazer vs Genm''.]]
* VitriolicBestBuds: Given this dynamic with ''Kuroto'' of all people, with many of their scenes late in the show playing off one another and the pair even jointly voicing a Gashat. It's made quite clear, however, that despite hitting all the beats of the trope, they aren't anything remotely resembling friends.

!!!Tropes exclusive to him as Kamen Rider Lazer / Lazer Turbo
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[[caption-width-right:210:''Gashat! Let's Game! Metcha Game! Mutcha Game! What's your name?! I'm a Kamen Rider!'']]
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[[caption-width-right:350:''Gachan: Level Up! Bakusou Dokusou Gekisou Bousou[[note]]Blast Dash Crash Burn[[/note]] Bakusou Bike!'']]
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[[caption-width-right:210:Lazer Turbo Level 0]]
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[[caption-width-right:210:''Buggle Up! Giri-Giri-Giri-Giri (Wow!) Chambara (Wow!)'']]

* ActionRPG: ''Drago Knight Hunter Z'', more specifically based on ''[[VideoGame/MonsterHunter Monster Hunter]]'' and similar games. The basis for all four Hunter Gamer Level 5 forms, with each carrying a piece of the full armor, Lazer's piece being the arms and legs-mounted Claw.
* CombiningMecha: His Level 3 form is basically this, being a combination of his level 2 bike form and the little robot ally the Gashat summons.
* CoolBike: With a twist: ''he is the bike.'' He can summon it in his Lazer Turbo form to perform a finisher.
* CripplingOverspecialization: By far the fastest of the Riders, fast enough that he can even fight Genm on even ground, but his vehicle Level 2 form makes him dependent on someone to ride him. [=GiriGiri=] Chambara provides him with the much-needed ability to fight solo, turning him into a LightningBruiser.
* DiscardAndDraw: As Lazer Turbo, he loses the ability to transform into a bike in exchange for [[spoiler:a base Level 2-esque humanoid form that can fight independently and arm itself with Masamune's cache of Proto Gashats.]]
* EverythingsBetterWithSamurai: Lazer's Level 3 form is based on samurai/swordsmanship games.
* EvilKnockOff: Wary of his son's [[spoiler:Bugster abilities]] after they were used against him, [[spoiler:Masamune]] decides to hire a [[spoiler:Level 0]] Kamen Rider of his own to neutralize them by [[spoiler:"respawning" Lazer]]. Although the entity he's meant to act as a knock-off to isn't exactly good.
* FinishingMove:
** '''Bakusou Critical Strike:''' Charging power from both himself and his rider, Lazer fires out energized exhaust that destroys his foe.
** '''Bakusou Critical Finish''': Charging energy into both his partner's Gashacon weapon, as well as his back tire, both Lazer and his Rider drift around his target, hitting them multiple times with both charged weapons.
** '''Giri Giri Critical Finish:''' Charges power into the Gashacon Sparrow and fires a RainOfArrows at the opponent.
*** Lazer can do an alternate version in Dual Scythe mode, where he slashes his foe twice.
** '''Drago Knight Critical Strike:''' Lazer mimics both Brave and Snipe and launches both of their Strikes at his foe.
** '''Bakusou Critical Finish''' (Turbo version): Lazer rides Bike Gamer Lv 2 to perform a ramming attack to the enemy.
* FragileSpeedster: In his Level 1 and Level 2 forms, Lazer is the fastest of the Riders, but not the most durable.
* HackAndSlash: ''[=GiriGiri=] Chambara'', the basis for Lazer's Chambara Racing Gamer Level 3 form. It equips him with an enormous amount of armor which trades in some of his speed for immense power, as well as the flexible Gashacon Sparrow weapon.
* ImprobableWeaponUser: At least in comparison to the other Riders. The action-themed Ex-Aid has the Super Mario-esque Gashacon Breaker and the knight style Brave has the Gashacon Sword. So what is Lazer's motorbike racing and samurai game themed Level 3's weapon? The Gashacon Sparrow, a bow that can turn itself into [[BifurcatedWeapon a pair of handheld scythes.]] Later he gains a bike wheel in Lazer Turbo's Proto Shakariki Gamer.
* LightningBruiser: Chambara Racing Gamer is the strongest of the Level 3s statistically, trading a small amount of speed for a great amount of strength and durability. On top of that, unlike the other Riders, who specialize in either melee or ranged combat, Lazer's Gashacon Sparrow is equally proficient at both.
* NonStandardCharacterDesign: Already stands out because of the bike thing, and at Level 3 he has a heaping lot of additional armor compared to the others.
* PaletteSwap: His SuperMode for '''Genm vs. Lazer''' is the recolored version of Chambara Bike Gamer Lv. 3.
* ThePowerOfFriendship: Unfortunately [[FalseFriend for him,]] the Bakusou Bike Gashat is apparently dependent on this.
* RacingGame: ''Bakusou Bike'', the basis for Lazer's primary Racing Gamer Level 1 & 2 forms. It provides him with unmatched speed, at the cost of being a living vehicle who needs another Rider to function properly. His power-ups come from racing trophies.
* RainOfArrows: His Level 3 finisher for the Gashacon Sparrow in bow mode is this. Lazer shoots several arrows at enemies, before creating a massive amount of energy arrows that under his command (In this case, a kick), can impale the enemy in high speed.
* ShootEmUp: ''Proto Jet Combat'', the basis for Lazer Turbo's Combat Bike Gamer Level 0 form. It offers all of the same abilities that the finished Gashat does in Snipe's hands, but at an enormously higher level of power.
* SportsGame: ''Proto Shakariki Sports'', the basis for Lazer Turbo's Sports Bike Gamer Level 0 form. It offers all of the same abilities that the finished Gashat does in Genm or Ex-Aid's hands, but at an enormously higher level of power.
* SuperMode: In Genm vs. Lazer Episode, he gains Lazer X utilizing Buggle Driver II.
* SuperPoweredEvilSide: As Lazer Turbo Level 0, he's not only humanoid, but can also use the various weapons of seemingly all the Level 3 Proto-Gashats, which would be awesome for the heroes... [[spoiler:except when he's faking his service to Cronus]].
* SwissArmyWeapon: The Gashacon Sparrow can switch from bow and arrow to dual scythes by pressing A. B depends on the mode. Dual Scythe mode seems to increase the slashing power, whereas Bow mode seems to increase the impact strength of the arrows.
* TooFastToStop: In his Level 1 form, he's incredibly fast and obliterates the giant Bugster in a few seconds. He just has trouble stopping afterwards.
* VideoGameGenres: Lazer can use his set of Gashats to augment his movements based on their games' genres.
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[[folder:Asuna Karino/Poppy Pipopapo/Kamen Rider Poppy]]
!!Asuna Karino/Poppy Pipopapo/Kamen Rider Poppy
!!!'''Portrayed by:''' Ruka Matsuda, Jiro Uchikawa ([=LVX=] suit)
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[[caption-width-right:380:Asuna Karino/Poppy Pipopapo]]
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* TranquilFury: One early clue that Emu can be [[BewareTheNiceOnes a lot more ruthless than he seems at first]] is that he has a tendency to suddenly put on a very cold facial expression (jokingly compared by Japanese fans to that of a [[https://roaring.earth/tibetan-fox/ Tibetan sand fox]]) whenever he's particularly angry at something. At first this might have been passable as his actor just being very good at that kind of face, until actions like in #39 ([[spoiler:when he momentarily seems to kill Parado in cold blood to teach him a lesson]]) reveal he's more than capable of being just as cold as the expression suggests. ''Mighty Novel X'' reveals this may not be "fury" as much as [[spoiler:a momentary relapse into the EmptyShell he would be if it weren't for his idealism]].

* YouAreBetterThanYouThinkYouAre: His internal monologue in ''Mighty Novel X'' reveals that he's afraid to open up about his DarkAndTroubledPast to others because he's afraid they won't accept him if they found out, with Poppy as the only one he remotely considered would possibly be accepting, to the point his subsequent brainwashing is implied to have shades of MoreThanMindControl as he desperately tries to prevent the other doctors from learning more about his background. Once the perspective shifts, however, it turns out this couldn't be further from the truth, because after everything Emu had done for them, ''everyone'' has such a high opinion of him that they're mortified to learn he ever had such poor regard for himself (Hiiro even gains ''more'' respect for him after realizing that Emu's idealism came from the trauma of personal experience instead of arbitary naivete). This results in them desperately trying to convey this to Emu in various ways over the course of the story, with Taiga especially losing his composure because Emu's self-deprecation got to him too deeply.

* BewareTheNiceOnes: [[spoiler:This is the point of #39. With Nico's life at stake, Emu finally decides to knock some sense into Parado the hardest way possible.]]

* HiddenDepths: ''Mighty Novel X'' recontextualizes his actions throughout the series to the point of CerebusRetcon. [[spoiler:His tendencies of being TheKlutz come from having constantly engaged in deliberate SelfHarm because he felt the doctors in the hospital were taking better care of him than his father's ParentalNeglect, and he'd figured out Parad's behavior came from a simple lack of understanding the value of life because he himself had been DrivenToSuicide as a child for the exact same reasons. After years of having his personality messed with, Emu clings onto his idealism because on top of having personally experienced how doctors can "save" someone both physically and mentally, said idealism is also the only thing keeping him from relapsing into being an EmptyShell. This also means that the [[BewareTheNiceOnes unusually cold and empty facial expression]] he sometimes exhibited during the series comes from dregs of that "emptiness" coming back to the surface. All of this is unconscious on Emu's part, but it results in him refusing to acknowledge anything of the above about himself and [[HeroicSelfDeprecation secretly terrified that others won't accept him if they knew anything about it]], to the point of hitting a HeroicBSOD anytime it starts being uncovered. Contrary to his fears, the other doctors are horrified on his behalf when they find out and [[YouAreBetterThanYouThinkYoure emerge with even more respect for him]].]]

* MismatchedEyes: When he first activated the Mighty Brothers XX Gashat, his right eye became orange-colored and his left eye became cyan-colored, reflecting the colors of the forms.

[[caption-width-right:210:''Pakan: Muteki! Kagayake! Ryuusei no Gotoku! Ougon no Saikyou Gamer![[note]]Shine Bright! Like A True Shooting Star! The Ultimate Gamer, Clad In Gold![[/note]] Hyper Muteki Ex-Ai~d!'']

* AntiHero: His gaming persona "M" is a complete opposite of his normal self who doesn't have any concern about the lives of others and he treats his world view as a game. [[spoiler:Subverted; M is Parado, and not a hero at all, until episode 36,40-45]]

* ButtMonkey: Early on Emu is on the receiving end of most of the slapstick and is disrespected by just about everyone else in the hospital. Over the course of the show he gains more respect from his peers, but the TraumaCongaLine that replaces it ensures he still suffers aplenty. The web specials ease up on the emotional abuse, since they're not about him, but replace it with plenty of physical abuse by putting him on the receiving end of some rather brutal and bloody assaults whenever he's not transformed.

* DemonicPossession: [[spoiler:Whenever his "M" personality becomes dominant, it's actually Parado taking over. This is played even straighter in episode 29 and 30 when Parado just flat out takes over his body and leaves it whenever he wants.]]
* {{Determinator}}: Episode 3 has a standout moment when his health drops down to 5% and he still keeps going through a barrage of fire to save his patient.

* EveryonesBabyBrother: Emu's [[AllLovingHero kind]], [[IncorruptiblePurePureness optimistic]] nature tends to incite BigBrotherInstinct in people around him. [[GoodIsNotSoft He]] is a capable [[TheChessmaster strategist]] and [[BatmanGambit manipulator]], but most of all, he wears his ideals and heart in the open, which makes him an easy [[BreakTheCutie target]]. The [[DysfunctionJunction CR Crew]] has been dubbed as ''[[FanNickname the Emu protection squad]]'', because they will readily drop fighting with each other to help him.
* ExpositoryHairstyleChange: In ''Another Ending'' and his cameo in ''Series/KamenRiderZiO'', his hair is styled differently to make him look older and indicate that time has passed.
* ExpositoryPronoun: Emu uses [[UsefulNotes/JapanesePronouns "boku"]] and M [[spoiler:aka Parado]] uses "ore" with no exception. [[spoiler:In episode 30, it was Parado's slip-up of using "ore" that tips off everyone into finding out he wasn't Emu. And in episode 45, [[{{Foreshadowing}} a clue]] that Parado hasn't really died was that Emu can still transform into Ex-Aid and uses "ore".]]

** [[spoiler:In episode 44, he's the one realizing that the cartoonish Level 1 form is the only one able to defeat Gamedeus' Bugster Union Form.]]

* TheIntern: Emu is a pediatrician resident at the Seito University Hospital. Later he graduates from pediatrics and begins a surgery internship under Hiiro for 3 months, until episode 24. [[spoiler:After the series ends, he becomes a pediatrician at the hospital]].
* IOweYouMyLife: A flashback showed that he was hospitalized as a kid, but a doctor (later revealed to be the current Secretary of Ministry of Health) saved him and gave him a UsefulNotes/WonderSwan. It inspired him to become a doctor and a gamer, and he now holds saving lives dearly, as he feels it is his turn to pay back. In fact, it's why he's anxious in Episode 9, as Dr. Kyotarou Hinata is infected by game disease and so Emu scrambles to be the one person who will save him.

* SecretTestOfCharacter: [[spoiler:His BatmanGambit towards Parado in episode 39 was also this, as he wanted to know if Parado was really malicious in casually disposing of humans' lives or if he just genuinely didn't understand there was such a thing as an eternal death and simply thought everyone could just be revived when needed. After Parado came back to him, confessing that he was really scared, admitting that what he did was unforgivable, and keeping on apologizing while [[InelegantBlubbering sobbing hard on the ground]]; Emu finally forgave him and formed an alliance with him for real.]]

** After Kamen Rider Chronicle is completed, he's more focused on saving lives [[spoiler:and a brainwashed Poppy]] rather than fighting Parado, which causes the latter to kill players to get his attention and obtain a more powerful form to fight him on even terms.
** He's refused EnemyMine with both Kuroto and Parado for ideological reasons. Emu does not like how Kuroto sees [[spoiler:the Bugster virus as a better form of medicine that grants immortality since it has led to the death and suffering of many patients.]] Likewise, he has a greater amount of disgust for Parado [[spoiler:for killing the Ride Players and treating their deaths as it were a game. It takes Parado finally learning to fear death after a TraumaCongaLine before Emu forgave him.]]

* TokenGoodTeammate: The other Riders gradually come around, but for a good chunk of early episodes Emu is the only Rider who looks to have a functioning moral compass.

** He encouraged Hiiro to pursue reviving Saki from Proto Dragon Knight Hunter Z gashat in #33. This leads Hiiro to [[spoiler:take up Masamune's offer, backstabbing everyone in the procces]].

[[caption-width-right:210:''Pakan: Muteki! Kagayake! Ryuusei no Gotoku! Ougon no Saikyou Gamer![[note]]Shine Bright! Like A True Shooting Star! The Ultimate Gamer, Clad In Gold![[/note]] Hyper Muteki Ex-Ai~d!'']]
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* GeniusSweettooth: A GradeSkipper and talented surgeon, and he’s often seen eating cakes.

* ImplausibleFencingPowers: Hilariously shown in episode 6 when he cleanly slices a cream puff with a knife.

** As of episode 28, he's taken a few more. After Emu [[spoiler:non-lethally clears Poppy's Game]], Hiiro tells him to his face that he did well (for an intern), then goes a step further by personally apologizing to Poppy [[spoiler:for trying to kill her]].

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*** '''Taddle Critical Strike:'''

*** '''[=DoReMiFa=] Critical Strike:'''Brave scratches the DoReMiFa Turntable and delivers a musical energy blast from the Watts Up Sounder.

* Critical Finish: By inserting a Gashat into the Gashacon Sword, Brave can do a multitude of energy slashes.

* HeroicSelfDeprecation: Implied in episode 7, when he plays into Parado's hands and makes it look like he was lying about Genm's identity just to get the Giri Giri Chambara Gashat. He lies to Emu that it ''is'' what he really wanted because now there's no way to convince him otherwise.
* HiddenHeartOfGold: Part of being a ConsummateLiar seems to come from [[spoiler:[[ItsAllMyFault his guilt over his friend's death, which involved telling him the truth about being infected by the Bugster virus]]]], and wanting to [[spoiler:hide his pain from it]]. Episode 7 strongly implies that when he ''does'' tell the truth, [[CryingWolf only for things to look like he was lying again]], [[SureLetsGoWithThat he pretends that's the case]] [[FailureIsTheOnlyOption knowing he can't get anyone to believe him any further]]. [[spoiler:He also makes it look like he CameBackWrong as part of his plan for CR to get all the Proto Gashats, even managing to get Emu's help in keeping up the masquerade]].

** After lying to the Riders for so long, Kiriya decides in episode 7 that it's time to tell them the truth about what happened to his friend and who Genm is. Unfortunately, thanks to Parado swapping out himself for Genm at the last moment, he only ends up making their trust in him even ''[[FromBadToWorse worse.]]'' For extra irony, he lies to Emu about ''lying'' knowing he can't get them to believe him now.

* KilledOffForReal: [[spoiler:He's killed by Genm Zombie Gamer in episode 12]]. [[spoiler:Eventually subverted, after Masamune brings him back.]]

* RedemptionEqualsDeath: While he is far from evil (and in fact the most heroic Rider next to Emu), his constant lying and scheming puts him at odds with Emu. However, at episode 11, his actions get vindicated while learning the value of trusting people, becoming friends with Emu. Come episode 12, [[spoiler:he gets murdered by a Level 10 Kamen Rider Genm]].
* SacrificialLion: [[spoiler:The first Kamen Rider to be killed off]].

* SelfProclaimedLiar: Part of his HiddenHeartOfGold-hiding act: Emu seemingly found out that he's a ConsummateLiar in Episode 4 after defeating the Motors Bugster. He was once a believer in BrutalHonesty, but events in his past led him to become afraid of the consequences that telling unpleasant truths can have.
* SmugSnake: An anti-heroic example, best shown in episode 4. He's a serious smart-ass -- he fakes his backstory to Emu and pretends to be his best friend before showing his true motives. In that same episode, Kiriya learned his place [[LaserGuidedKarma when Genm showed up]].

* TurningBackHuman: [[spoiler:Thanks to Saiko Yaotome he's turned completely back to human by the end of Lazer vs Genm.]]

* PaletteSwap: His SuperMode for Genm vs. Lazer Episode is the recolored version of Chambara Bike Gamer Lv. 3.

* TheUntwist: InUniverse, Poppy's status as a Bugster is fairly obvious, but she doesn't outright state it until episode 12. Emu and Hiiro both respond by pointing out all of the obvious signs: they already knew that "Poppy Pipopapo" is a game character, and that even her "nurse" name was a bit too on-the-nose.[[note]]Karino Asuna is an anagram of ''kari no naasu'', meaning "provisional nurse"[[/note]]
* VerbalTic: Peppers her speech with a number of "p-" syllables like the ones that make up her name. During Episode 12, she even sings a cover of "Jingle Bells" comprised of nothing but her name's syllables in a string of festive gibberish.

* BunnyEarsLawyer: As expected of a mentor in a Kamen Rider show. In Episode 32, Hiiro reminds the others that his father was the inspiration for his own decision to become a doctor.

* AbandonedHospital: Episode 3 showed that he uses one for his medical practice, which is unsurprising, considering he's practicing without a license and must do it in secrecy. Though it seems that CR or anyone with knowledge of the Bugsters has an easy time finding the place.

* BrokenAce: He had a reputation of genius radiologist and used to be CR's Rider five years ago, then lost his medical license and position. He must practice illegally now while seeing his old position being filled by other Riders. Episode 8 heavily implies that being thrown out of CR really damaged his pride and sense of self-worth, as he keeps saying how "one of us [Riders] is enough" and that he's "[[ThereCanBeOnlyOne the only Kamen Rider needed]]".
** Episode 20 reveals the extent of the damage inflicted upon him from being chosen as a Rider pre-series: Taiga sees absolutely no value in his life other than being a Rider, and he posits this makes him better-suited than Emu or Hiiro to shoulder the burden of fighting the Bugsters as he has nothing left to lose.

* HiddenHeartOfGold: It's hidden far beneath his ego, selfishness and resentment, but it's definitely still there. It's shown quite well in episode 20, when a passed out Hiiro finds himself in Taiga's abandoned hospital after his body gave out due to Level 50 being too much to handle. Taiga could've just stolen the Gashat Gear Dual Beta and walked off, but he didn't.

* PetTheDog: He gets his first moment of it in episode 13. When Nico pretends to be infected with the Game Disease, Taiga actually believes her and is shown panicking a bit, even making sure to check her up (which she points out). The fact that the usually apathetic Taiga would actually do something for someone else shows that the person he was before the Graphite incident is still there, even if buried deep inside. This marks the start of his CharacterDevelopment, as PetTheDog moments from him become steadily more frequent after this point. [[JerkWithAHeartOfGold Being Taiga]], of course, he doesn't necessarily pet the dog gently or kindly.

* TheReasonYouSuckSpeech: Nico calls him out on everything in episode 27, from his "only Kamen Rider needed" attitude to his supposed obsession with Gashats. [[HeroicBSOD He is not happy]], even more so when Hiiro elaborates.

* EleventhHourSuperpower: During episode 43, he gets [[spoiler:''Kamen Rider Chronicle'', letting him transform into Cronus]]. Unfortunately it proves to be AwesomeYetImpractical, and he switches back to his Level 50 form shortly afterward.

*** '''Bang Bang Critical Strike'''
*** '''Bang Bang Critical Finish:''' In Rifle Mode, the Gashacon Rifle charges energy and fires a concentrated blast of energy. Snipe can augment the shot with his built-in aiming sights.
*** '''Jet Critical Strike:''' Snipe takes aim and proceeds to unload his [[MoreDakka entire arsenal of bullets]] [[MacrossMissileMassacre and missiles]] at whatever happens to be in front of him.
*** '''Drago Knight Critical Strike:''' Charging energy into the Dragon's Gun, Snipe launches electrical blasts at his foe.
*** '''Bang Bang Critical Fire''': Locks on and charges up ''all'' of his cannons on the enemy and [[AlphaStrike fires them all at the same time.]]

* TheHeart: has this position among the Doctor riders, a group consisting of a DoctorJerk, a FallenHero, and a ConsummateLiar. He is also the teamwork guy. His efforts usually have only mixed success, though.

* GuileHero: Describing Emu Hojo as a [[TheHeart sweet]], [[WideEyedIdealist kindhearted]] doctor would be pretty accurate if it didn't leave out the important part about him being a skilled [[TheChessmaster manipulator]] with a knack for [[BatmanGambit Batman gambits]]. Getting his [[DysfunctionJunction fellow riders]] to work together through tricking them or saving a patient by stroking his surgeon colleague's perfectionist ego are just the early examples.

* GuileHero: Describing Emu Hojo as a [[TheHeart sweet]], [[WideEyedIdealist kindhearted]] doctor would be pretty accurate if it didn't leave out the important part about him being a skilled [[TheChessmaster manipulator]] with a knack for BatmanGambit. Getting his [[DysfunctionJunction fellow riders]] to work together through tricking them or saving a patient by stroking his surgeon colleague's perfectionist ego are just the early examples.

* GuileHero: Describing Emu Hojo as z [[TheHeart sweet]], [[WideEyedIdealist kindhearted]] doctor would be pretty accurate if it didn't leave out the important part about him being a skilled [[TheChessmaster manipulator]] with a knack for BatmanGambit. Getting his [[DysfunctionJunction fellow riders]] to work together through tricking them or saving a patient by stroking his surgeon colleague's perfectionist ego are just the early examples.

*** '''Taddle Critical Strike:'''
*** Taddle Quest
*** Level 1: Brave covers his right foot in yellow energy before leaping into the air, and delivering a kick to the enemy.
*** Taddle Legacy: Has two variations. A pair of wings appear when Brave does his attacks.
*** Rider Kick: Brave charges his leg with blue energy and floats in the air, before performing a powerful kick at the enemy covered with blue, white and gold energy.
*** Rider Slash: Brave charges his whole body and his Gashacon Sword Fire Mode with light blue and gold energy, before jumping up in the air and performing a powerful slash, which then turns into two light blue fireballs at the enemy.

*** Dragon Blade: Brave along with the other doctor Riders deliver consecutive energy attacks to the enemy (In Brave's case, he creates energy slashes with the Dragon Blade which fly towards the enemy), effectively destroying the said enemy.
*** Full Dragon: Brave combines three energy attacks into one. A variation of this attack involves Brave sending the enemy into the sky before flying after it. He'll then shoot it with the Dragon Gun before delivering a kick to it.

*** Fire: Brave delivers a powerful fiery slash to the enemy.
*** Ice: Brave freezes the enemy and slides to the enemy to slash them consecutively.

*** Fire: Brave delivers a powerful fiery slash to the enemy that turns into a fireball.
*** Ice: Brave shoots ice bullets at the enemy, freezing them on contact. Afterwards, the ice breaks and hurts the enemy.
*** '''[=DoReMiFa=] Critical Finish:''' By inserting the Gashat into the sword, Brave can do energy slashed, deposing on what spent the speed is on.

*** '''Taddle Critical Slash:''': By closing and opening the Gamer Driver, Brave can do a multitude of attacks.
*** Rider Kick: Brave surrounds himself with a magical shield to block any incoming attacks, then expands the shield to surround himself and his enemy, and delivers a powerful kick at them.
*** Rider Slash: Has two variations.
*** Brave delivers a purple energy X cross slash with the Gashacon Sword.
*** Brave expands the tornado to surround his enemy and delivers a straight slash with the Gashacon Sword.
** '''[[NonIndicativeName Taddle Critical Slash]]:''' Enveloping the enemy in a field of Magic, Brave unleashes a diving Rider Kick that rams its way through [[FoeTossingCharge every available target.]]

*** '''Taddle Critical Strike:'''
*** Taddle Quest
*** Level 1: Brave covers his right foot in yellow energy before leaping into the air, and delivering a kick to the enemy.
*** Taddle Legacy: Has two variations. A pair of wings appear when Brave does his attacks.
*** Rider Kick: Brave charges his leg with blue energy and floats in the air, before performing a powerful kick at the enemy covered with blue, white and gold energy.
*** Rider Slash: Brave charges his whole body and his Gashacon Sword Fire Mode with light blue and gold energy, before jumping up in the air and performing a powerful slash, which then turns into two light blue fireballs at the enemy.

*** '''Drago Knight Critical Strike:''' *** Dragon Blade: Brave along with the other doctor Riders deliver consecutive energy attacks to the enemy (In Brave's case, he creates energy slashes with the Dragon Blade which fly towards the enemy), effectively destroying the said enemy.
*** Full Dragon: Brave combines three energy attacks into one. A variation of this attack involves Brave sending the enemy into the sky before flying after it. He'll then shoot it with the Dragon Gun before delivering a kick to it.

*** Fire: Brave delivers a powerful fiery slash to the enemy.
*** Ice: Brave freezes the enemy and slides to the enemy to slash them consecutively.

*** Fire: Brave delivers a powerful fiery slash to the enemy that turns into a fireball.
*** Ice: Brave shoots ice bullets at the enemy, freezing them on contact. Afterwards, the ice breaks and hurts the enemy.
*** '''[=DoReMiFa=] Critical Finish:''' By inserting the Gashat into the sword, Brave can do energy slashed, deposing on what spent the speed is on.

*** Rider Kick: Brave surrounds himself with a magical shield to block any incoming attacks, then expands the shield to surround himself and his enemy, and delivers a powerful kick at them.
*** Rider Slash: Has two variations.
*** Brave delivers a purple energy X cross slash with the Gashacon Sword.
*** Brave expands the tornado to surround his enemy and delivers a straight slash with the Gashacon Sword.

** '''Taddle Critical Strike'''
** '''Taddle Critical Finish:''' Charging either burning and freezing energy into the Gashacon Sword, Brave slashes his target, thus scalding or chilling them.
** '''[=DoReMiFa=] Critical Finish:''' Charging musical energy into the Gashacon Sword, Brave lands several blows in time with the rhythm, each growing stronger the more in tune he is.
** '''Drago Knight Critical Strike:''' Charging power into the Dragon's Blade, Brave sends a flurry of [[SwordBeam Sword Beams]] at his target.