The bat motif is one of the most popular in Kamen Rider stories. Those with this motive are usually mysterious characters and have anti-hero characteristics.
In this article, MogiMogy would like to review eight interesting Kamen Riders who have bat motifs. Who are they? Check the full discussion in the following article!
1. Kamen Rider Knight
Ren Akiyama aka Kamen Rider Knight is the first Rider to wear a bat motif. He fights as a Rider because he wants to save his lover who is in a coma.
Kamen Rider Knight forms a contract monster with a mirror monster named Darkwing. He also has Advent cards which contain various interesting weapons which are very useful for battle.
2. Kamen Rider Kiva
Wataru Kurenai is a descendant of a human and a Fangire. He has the power to transform into Kamen Rider Kiva with the theme of vampires and bats. He transforms with the help of a tiny bat named Kivat-Bat 3rd
Kamen Rider Kiva is also able to use the powers of the three monsters to access other forms. The three monsters are Garulu, Bashaa, and Dogga. Each of them has a special specialty in combat.
3. Kamen Rider Dark Kiva
One can transform into Kamen Rider Dark Kiva with the help of Kivat-Bat 2nd. Dark Kiva has armor that is identical to Kiva and is dominated by dark red.
Dark Kiva's power was originally wielded by King Fangire. Even so, Otoya aka Wataru's father had transformed into Dark Kiva so he could fight. Of course, this action was very risky and made Otoya's body weak.
4. Kamen Rider Kiva-la
Natsumi Hikari is a heroine who accompanies Kamen Rider Decade throughout his adventures. In the beginning, she wasn't a Rider. However, she gains new powers in the story W & Decade: Movie War 2010.
Thanks to the help of a bat named Kiva-la, Natsumi is able to fight as Kamen Rider Kiva-la. She has white armor with ornaments similar to Kiva. In addition, she seems to be skilled in using this power.
5. Kamen Rider Mad Rogue
Nariaki Utsumi is a former assistant to Gentoku Himuro. In addition, he is one of the Namba Childern who was adopted by Juzaburo Namba in the past. Because of that, he is very loyal to the Namba group.
Utsumi is able to transform into Kamen Rider Mad Rogue by using the Evol-Driver with the Bat and Engine Fullbottle. Mad Rogue's strength is worth considering because he is able to make the Riders have a hard time.
6. Kamen Rider Live
Daiji Igarashi is Ikki's younger brother and a member of the Fenix squad. She often feels insecure and is overshadowed by her great older sister. Nonetheless, he gradually began to think and act according to his wishes.
Even though he was plunged into darkness, Daiji managed to get a new power to transform into Kamen Rider Live by using Twosidriver and Bat Vistamp. He has great skills as a sniper.
7. Kamen Rider Evil
Kagero is a demon that resides within Daiji. He can be said to be a dark version of Daiji who has a complex and chaotic nature. He often appears suddenly and takes over Daiji's body.
By utilizing Bat Vistamp and Twosidriver, Kagero can transform into Kamen Rider Evil. He is a very tough and aggressive enemy in battle. He also often endangers Igarashi family.
8. Kamen Rider Brali
Kazuo Numabukuro is a criminal and former DGP participant who is quite dangerous in the story of Kamen Rider Geats. In the past, he was the one who kidnapped Akari Kurama and demanded a ransom.
Kazuo has a very cruel nature and doesn't care about the condition of other people. Additionally, he has the power to transform into the bat-patterned Kamen Rider Brali. He uses Armed Hammer as his main form.