Follow TV Tropes

Following

History Series / KamenRiderX

Go To

OR

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

! All spoilers for ''Series/KamenRider'' and ''Series/KamenRiderV3'' are left unmarked. Administrivia/YouHaveBeenWarned!
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:


* HistorysCrimeWave: A variation, where the NebulousEvilOrganisation G.O.D. has the [[MonsterOfTheWeek Villan Monsters]], made by combining animal DNA with the DNA of historical figures. However, their list is all over the place: while it includes a few recognized villains like Al Capone, Genghis Khan, and Adolf Hitler (who resulted in the [[MemeticMutation memetic]] Starfish Hitler), it also includes figures who were more ambiguous (UsefulNotes/IshikawaGoemon, Geronimo), completely unremarkable ([[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benjamin_Ogle Benjamin Ogle]]), and some who were just straight-up fictional such as (Literature/ArseneLupin).

to:

* HistorysCrimeWave: A variation, where the HistoricalDomainCrossover: The NebulousEvilOrganisation G.O.D. has the [[MonsterOfTheWeek Villan Monsters]], made by combining animal DNA with the DNA of historical figures. However, their list is all over the place: while it includes a few recognized villains like Al Capone, Genghis Khan, and Adolf Hitler (who resulted in the [[MemeticMutation memetic]] Starfish Hitler), it also includes figures who were more ambiguous (UsefulNotes/IshikawaGoemon, Geronimo), completely unremarkable ([[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benjamin_Ogle Benjamin Ogle]]), and some who were just straight-up fictional such as (Literature/ArseneLupin).
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
Simple Staff has been disambiguated


* SwissArmyWeapon: The Ridol, which is a combination [[SimpleStaff staff]]/[[WhipItGood whip]]/[[RoyalRapier rapier]].

to:

* SwissArmyWeapon: The Ridol, which is a combination [[SimpleStaff staff]]/[[WhipItGood staff/[[WhipItGood whip]]/[[RoyalRapier rapier]].
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:


* VillainSong: GOD's March, sung by [[NamesToKnowInAnime Koorogi '73]]. A small segment is heard at each title card.

to:

* VillainSong: GOD's March, sung by [[NamesToKnowInAnime Koorogi '73]].'73. A small segment is heard at each title card.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
TRS cleanup


* StuffedIntoTheFridge: As a hasty means to resolve a story arc, [[spoiler:both Ryoko and Kiriko, Jin's ex-girlfriend turned-traitor and her mysterious twin sister respectively, both die in Episode 8.]]
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
Dracula was an actual person


* HistorysCrimeWave: A variation, where the NebulousEvilOrganisation G.O.D. has the [[MonsterOfTheWeek Villan Monsters]], made by combining animal DNA with the DNA of historical figures. However, their list is all over the place: while it includes a few recognized villains like Al Capone, Genghis Khan, and Adolf Hitler (who resulted in the [[MemeticMutation memetic]] Starfish Hitler), it also includes figures who were more ambiguous (UsefulNotes/IshikawaGoemon, Geronimo), completely unremarkable ([[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benjamin_Ogle Benjamin Ogle]]), and some who were just straight-up fictional (Literature/{{Dracula}}, Literature/ArseneLupin).

to:

* HistorysCrimeWave: A variation, where the NebulousEvilOrganisation G.O.D. has the [[MonsterOfTheWeek Villan Monsters]], made by combining animal DNA with the DNA of historical figures. However, their list is all over the place: while it includes a few recognized villains like Al Capone, Genghis Khan, and Adolf Hitler (who resulted in the [[MemeticMutation memetic]] Starfish Hitler), it also includes figures who were more ambiguous (UsefulNotes/IshikawaGoemon, Geronimo), completely unremarkable ([[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benjamin_Ogle Benjamin Ogle]]), and some who were just straight-up fictional (Literature/{{Dracula}}, Literature/ArseneLupin).such as (Literature/ArseneLupin).
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* BreatherEpisode: #27 takes a break from the RS Device blueprint hunt for a RecapEpisode, though it is somewhat important for reintroducing V3.


Added DiffLines:

* StoryArc: A rare example in ''Showa Rider''. The series starts with the mystery of Ryoko and Kiriko, which abruptly ends in episode 8. Then the last third of the show has the pursuit of the RS Device blueprints.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* AutomobileOpening: As is the norm for Showa Riders, a good portion of the OpeningCredits is X-Rider riding the Cruiser.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* EarlyBirdCameo: In a franchise first, X-Rider made a pre-series appearance on a calendar in the ''Manga/{{Inazuman}}'' {{manga}} of all things, six months prior to his debut on television. One notable difference from the final version is that his belt does not have the Ridol buckle.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


Keisuke Jin is a guy living in Japan with his father and fiancee, his father is a famous inventor as well as a judo expert. His father has been working on a motor that could be revolutionary. However, the latest evil organization Government of Darkness(or GOD for short) wants the invention. Jin's fiancee is a spy for GOD and executes both Jin and his father, but not before Dr. Keitaro manages to SOMEHOW drag Keisuke Jin all the way into his lab and install the engine into him. Dr. Keitaro dies shortly after, but not before leaving his son the gear to become Kamen Rider X. X vows to destroy the Government of Darkness, and avenge his father.

to:

Keisuke Jin is a guy living in Japan with his father and fiancee, his father is a famous inventor as well as a judo expert. His father has been working on a motor that could be revolutionary. However, the latest evil organization Government of Darkness(or Darkness (or GOD for short) wants the invention. Jin's fiancee is a spy for GOD and executes both Jin and his father, but not before Dr. Keitaro manages to SOMEHOW drag Keisuke Jin all the way into his lab and install the engine into him. Dr. Keitaro dies shortly after, but not before leaving his son the gear to become Kamen Rider X. X vows to destroy the Government of Darkness, and avenge his father.



* BigBad: Initially, the G.O.D. General Commander[[note]]So Shirei[[/note]] who uses numerous objects as mouthpieces with no clue to his true form. Then comes [[HumongousMecha King Dark]], who is revealed to [[spoiler:be piloted by a Doctor Noroi. Despite being voiced by different actors, WordOfGod has that the GOD General Commander and King Dark/Doctor Noroi are one and the same.]]

to:

* BigBad: Initially, the The G.O.D. General Commander[[note]]So Shirei[[/note]] Commander, an unseen individual who uses numerous objects as mouthpieces with no clue to leads the Secret Society G.O.D. and gives orders through tapes carrying his true form. Then comes [[HumongousMecha King Dark]], who is revealed to [[spoiler:be piloted by voice recordings. In a Doctor Noroi. Despite being voiced by franchise first, he's also a different actors, WordOfGod has that entity from the GOD General Commander [[HijackedByGanon Great Leader]], who apparently decided to sit this series and King Dark/Doctor Noroi are one and [[Series/KamenRiderAmazon the same.]]next one]] out.



* TheDragon: Apollo Geist lasts from episodes 8 to 14. After his first fall, he is quickly revived beginning in episode 16 before getting KilledOffForReal in episode 21.

to:

* TheDragon: Apollo Geist lasts from episodes 8 to 14. After his first fall, he is quickly revived beginning Geist, the "Chief of Security" for GOD, whose position mostly involves killing any dissenters, overseeing the EvilPlan every once in episode 16 before getting KilledOffForReal in episode 21.a while, and fighting X-Rider.



* HenshinHero
* MonsterOfTheWeek: G.O.D. initially has the Shinwakaijin[[note]]Myth Monsters[[/note]], who are based on figures from Greek mythology. Then King Dark's emergence brings in the Akuninkaijin[[note]]Villain Monsters[[/note]], who are reincarnated historical figures blended with animals, most infamously Starfish Hitler.

to:

* HenshinHero
HenshinHero: X-Rider, who transforms by withdrawing his Ridol stick from his belt.
* MonsterOfTheWeek: G.O.D. initially has the Shinwakaijin[[note]]Myth Monsters[[/note]], Shinwakaijin ("Myth Monsters"), who are based on figures from Greek mythology. Then King Dark's emergence brings in the Akuninkaijin[[note]]Villain Monsters[[/note]], Akuninkaijin ("Villain Monsters"), who are reincarnated historical figures blended with animals, most infamously Starfish Hitler.



* NebulousEvilOrganisation: G.O.D., the Government of Darkness.

to:

* NebulousEvilOrganisation: G.O.D., the Government of Darkness.a secret society alluded to have their hand in numerous world affairs.



* EmergencyTransformation

to:

* EmergencyTransformationEmergencyTransformation: Keisuke Jin was converted into X-Rider by his father after being critically injured, in order to save his life.



* HumongousMecha: King Dark
* LoveHurts: Literally.

to:

* HumongousMecha: King Dark
Dark, a towering robot who spends most of his time hunched over in a cave.
* LoveHurts: Literally. First Jin's girlfriend turns out to be a GOD spy, then [[spoiler:her identical twin sister gets killed, then she turns out to really be a spy for Interpol and gets killed as well.]]
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None



to:

* VillainsActHeroesReact: As is the norm for ''Kamen Rider'', G.O.D. generally sends forth a MOTW with an EvilPlan OnceAnEpisode, with X-Rider then arriving on the scene to stop them.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* DavidVsGoliath: X-Rider vs. [[HumongousMecha King Dark]].
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

''Kamen Rider X'' has had two theatrical releases: an movie version of episode 3 also titled ''Kamen Rider X'', and ''Film/FiveRidersVsKingDark'' where he teams up with his predecessors from [[Series/KamenRider the original series]] and ''Series/KamenRiderV3''.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:



Added DiffLines:

* CallBack: #5 reintroduces Tobei Tachibana and has him mention [[Series/KamenRiderV3 Destron]], the last villain organization, as well featuring the first four Riders through flashbacks.
** The first three Riders are additionally mentioned in #9 and #10.
* CanonWelding: ''X'' is tied to the previous series beginning with #5, which introduces Tobei Tachibana.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* FinishingMove

to:

* FinishingMoveFinishingMove: X-Rider has the X Kick to start. After his upgrade, he can perform the Vacuum Hell Wheel in which he grabs the monster, forms a wheel with it, hurling them into the air, and finally kicks them into the ground.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* BackFromTheDead
** Most notably, Apollo Geist's body is recovered and reconstructed after he is first slain by X-Rider.
** #21 has the return of Hercules, Medusa, Mach Achilles, Flaming Prometheus and Ulysses.
** #27 has the return of Neptune, Medusa and Chimera. It is explicitly noted that they have been revived by King Dark.
** TheMovie has Franken Bat leading an army of revived monsters.[[note]]Neptune, Pannic, Hercules, Medusa, Cyclops, Icarus, Atlas, Mach Achilles, Prometheus, Hydra, Chimera, Ulysses, Chronos, Cerberus, Alseides, Cadeus, Ghengis Khan-Condor, Toad-Goemon.[[/note]]
** #28 has Spider-Napoleon supported by Mach Achilles and Salamander-Gong.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* MonsterOfTheWeek

to:

* MonsterOfTheWeekMonsterOfTheWeek: G.O.D. initially has the Shinwakaijin[[note]]Myth Monsters[[/note]], who are based on figures from Greek mythology. Then King Dark's emergence brings in the Akuninkaijin[[note]]Villain Monsters[[/note]], who are reincarnated historical figures blended with animals, most infamously Starfish Hitler.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* TheDragon: Apollo Geist lasts from episodes 8 to 14. After his first fall, he is quickly revived beginning in episode 16 before getting KilledOffForReal in episode 21.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* BigBad: Initially, the G.O.D. General Commander[[note]]So Shirei[[/note]] who uses numerous objects as mouthpieces with no clue to his true form. Then comes [[HumongousMecha King Dark]], who is revealed to [[spoiler:be piloted by a Doctor Noroi. Despite being voiced by different actors, WordOfGod has that the GOD General Commander and King Dark/Doctor Noroi are one and the same.]]
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* NebulousEvilOrganisation: G.O.D., the Government of Darkness.

Added: 862

Changed: 53

Removed: 698

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


!! This series provides examples of:

to:

!! This series provides examples of:!!Recurring ''Kamen Rider'' tropes include:



* BadassBystander: The climax of episode 32 takes place inside a restaurant with an African theater group. When the fighting breaks out and the woman with the schematics is cornered, one performer powers through them and easily subdues the GOD mooks.
* {{BFG}}: Apollo Geist has one ''that's attached to his right arm'' and boy it's friggin powerful.
* BlackKnight: Apollo Geist fits this description, only in red armor.
* BloodierAndGorier: Not ''quite'' to Amazon extent in terms of gore, but close, with enemies being sliced in half, decapitated, and impaled. And Keisuke Jin is bloodily executed via machinegun fire in Ep. 1. The manga of X however...is extremely gory at times.



* CoolBike: The Cruiser.
* FinishingMove
* HenshinHero
* MonsterOfTheWeek
* {{Mooks}}: G.O.D. Warfare Agents.
* TransformationTrinket: The Ridol.

!! ''Kamen Rider X'' provides examples of:
* BadassBystander: The climax of episode 32 takes place inside a restaurant with an African theater group. When the fighting breaks out and the woman with the schematics is cornered, one performer powers through them and easily subdues the GOD mooks.
* {{BFG}}: Apollo Geist has one ''that's attached to his right arm'' and boy it's friggin powerful.
* BlackKnight: Apollo Geist fits this description, only in red armor.
* BloodierAndGorier: Not ''quite'' to Amazon extent in terms of gore, but close, with enemies being sliced in half, decapitated, and impaled. And Keisuke Jin is bloodily executed via machinegun fire in Ep. 1. The manga of X however...is extremely gory at times.



* MonsterOfTheWeek
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* ClipShow: Episode 27 has Tobei Tachibana recounting the events of ''Series/KamenRider'' and ''Series/KamenRiderV3''.

Changed: 222

Removed: 123

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* GettingCrapPastTheRadar: Let's just say the acronym GOD would not fly in many other countries...
** Never mind that when the minions appear from their hiding places, their hands are pressed together like they're praying.

to:

%% * GettingCrapPastTheRadar: Let's just say GettingCrapPastThe Radar: Due to overwhelming and persistent misuse, GCPTR is on-page examples only until 01 June 2021. If you are reading this in the acronym GOD would not fly in many other countries...
** Never mind that when
future, please check the minions appear from their hiding places, their hands are pressed together like they're praying.trope page to make sure your example fits the current definition.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* DarkerAndEdgier: Compared to the two series before, X is much darker.

to:

* DarkerAndEdgier: Compared to the two series before, X is much darker. The number of on-screen deaths is noticeably higher and the overall tone is much more grimmer and depressing.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
We don't need the exclamation points guys.


Keisuke Jin is a guy living in Japan with his father and fiancee, his father is a famous inventor as well as a judo expert. His father has been working on a motor that could be revolutionary. However, the latest evil organization Government of Darkness(or GOD for short) wants the invention. Jin's fiancee is a spy for GOD and executes both Jin and his father, but not before Dr. Keitaro manages to SOMEHOW drag Keisuke Jin all the way into his lab and install the engine into him. Dr. Keitaro dies shortly after, but not before leaving his son the gear to become Kamen Rider X! X vows to destroy the Government of Darkness, and avenge his father!

to:

Keisuke Jin is a guy living in Japan with his father and fiancee, his father is a famous inventor as well as a judo expert. His father has been working on a motor that could be revolutionary. However, the latest evil organization Government of Darkness(or GOD for short) wants the invention. Jin's fiancee is a spy for GOD and executes both Jin and his father, but not before Dr. Keitaro manages to SOMEHOW drag Keisuke Jin all the way into his lab and install the engine into him. Dr. Keitaro dies shortly after, but not before leaving his son the gear to become Kamen Rider X! X. X vows to destroy the Government of Darkness, and avenge his father!father.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* HistorysCrimeWave: A variation, where the NebulousEvilOrganisation G.O.D. has the [[MonsterOfTheWeek Villan Monsters]], made by combining animal DNA with the DNA of historical figures. However, their list is all over the place: while it includes a few recognized villains like Al Capone, Genghis Khan, and Adolf Hitler (who resulted in the [[MemeticMutation memetic]] Starfish Hitler), it also includes figures who were more ambiguous (UsefulNotes/IshikawaGoemon, Geronimo), completely unremarkable ([[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benjamin_Ogle Benjamin Ogle]]), and some who were just straight-up fictional (Literature/{{Dracula}}, Literature/ArseneLupin).
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/krx_dvd.jpg]]

to:

[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/krx_dvd.org/pmwiki/pub/images/krx_bd_vol1.jpg]]
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* LoveIsAWeakness: In the first episode Jin's dad is killed, but uploads his brain into a computer to be able to keep advising him. This lastly literally one episode before he decides having his dead dad to moan to is actually making Jin weaker, and he blows himself up so Jin will have to toughen up enough to save the world.

to:

* LoveIsAWeakness: In the first episode Jin's dad is killed, but uploads his brain into a computer to be able to keep advising him. This lastly lasts literally one episode before he decides having his dead dad to moan to is actually making Jin weaker, and he blows himself up so Jin will have to toughen up enough to save the world.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* LoveIsAWeakness: In the first episode Jin's dad is killed, but uploads his brain into a computer to be able to keep advising him. This lastly literally one episode before he decides having his dead dad to moan to is actually making Jin weaker, and he blows himself up so Jin will have to toughen up enough to save the world.

Changed: 111

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


[[quoteright:250:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/cruiser_6096.jpg]]

''SET UP!!''

to:

[[quoteright:250:https://static.[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/cruiser_6096.jpg]]

''SET UP!!''
org/pmwiki/pub/images/krx_dvd.jpg]]
[[caption-width-right:350:''SET UP!!'']]



Jin Keisuke is a guy living in Japan with his father and fiancee, his father is a famous inventor as well as a judo expert. His father has been working on a motor that could be revolutionary. However, the latest evil organization Government of Darkness(or GOD for short) wants the invention. Jin's fiancee is a spy for GOD and executes both Jin and his father, but not before Dr. Keitaro manages to SOMEHOW drag Jin Keisuke all the way into his lab and install the engine into him. Dr. Keitaro dies shortly after, but not before leaving his son the gear to become Kamen Rider X! X vows to destroy the Government of Darkness, and avenge his father!

to:

Jin Keisuke Jin is a guy living in Japan with his father and fiancee, his father is a famous inventor as well as a judo expert. His father has been working on a motor that could be revolutionary. However, the latest evil organization Government of Darkness(or GOD for short) wants the invention. Jin's fiancee is a spy for GOD and executes both Jin and his father, but not before Dr. Keitaro manages to SOMEHOW drag Jin Keisuke Jin all the way into his lab and install the engine into him. Dr. Keitaro dies shortly after, but not before leaving his son the gear to become Kamen Rider X! X vows to destroy the Government of Darkness, and avenge his father!



* BloodierAndGorier: Not ''quite'' to Amazon extent in terms of gore, but close, with enemies being sliced in half, decapitated, and impaled. And Jin Keisuke is bloodily executed via machinegun fire in Ep. 1. The manga of X however...is extremely gory at times.

to:

* BloodierAndGorier: Not ''quite'' to Amazon extent in terms of gore, but close, with enemies being sliced in half, decapitated, and impaled. And Jin Keisuke Jin is bloodily executed via machinegun fire in Ep. 1. The manga of X however...is extremely gory at times.



* DeathByOriginStory: Jin Keisuke (sort of) and his father. His father uploads himself into a computer to help him in the fight against evil, but literally one episode later realizes this is actually holding X back and blows himself up.

to:

* DeathByOriginStory: Jin Keisuke Jin (sort of) and his father. His father uploads himself into a computer to help him in the fight against evil, but literally one episode later realizes this is actually holding X back and blows himself up.



* ForgottenPhlebotinum: In Episode 2, Jin Keisuke suddenly uses a two-barrel blowdart gun. It takes out some attacking GOD minions and even saves the Kid Of The Week from being lynched. In spite of it looking like the coolest thing ever, it is never seen again.

to:

* ForgottenPhlebotinum: In Episode 2, Jin Keisuke Jin suddenly uses a two-barrel blowdart gun. It takes out some attacking GOD minions and even saves the Kid Of The Week from being lynched. In spite of it looking like the coolest thing ever, it is never seen again.

Top