Kamen Rider Kuuga

Kamen Rider Kuuga
File:KamenRiderKuuga-title.jpg Title screen.
Created by	Shotaro Ishimori
Starring	Joe Odagiri Shingo Katsurayama Kazumi Murata
Opening theme	Kamen Rider Kuuga by Masayuki Tanaka
Ending theme	Aozora ni Naru by Jin Hashamoto
Country of origin	Japan
No. of episodes	49
Production
Running time	23-25 minutes per episode
Original release
Network	TV Asahi
Release	2000-01-30 – 2001-01-21

Kamen Rider Kuuga (仮面ライダークウガ, Kamen Raidā Kūga), translated as Masked Rider Kuuga (see below Trivia section for an explanation of the puns in "Kuuga"), is a Japanese tokusatsu television series. It is the 10th installment in the popular Kamen Rider series of tokusatsu shows. It was a joint collaboration between Ishimori Productions and Toei, and was shown on TV Asahi from January 30, 2000 to January 21, 2001.

Characters

• Yuusuke Godai (五代雄介 Godai Yūsuke)

  The young adventurer who changes into Kuuga. He is a happy-go-lucky and honest person that fights to protect the everyone's smile. Yuusuke and his sister, Minori, lost their mother while they were both young and their father when they were older.

  Played by: Joe Odagiri (オダギリジョー Odagiri Jō)

• Kaoru Ichijou (一条薫 Ichijō Kaoru)

  The police inspector who assists Godai in fighting the Grongi. He is a model policeman that firmly believes in doing the right thing. Though he is very strict on himself, he will do everything he can, even bending police rules, to aid Yuusuke fight the Grongi.

  Played by: Shingo Katsurayama (葛山信吾 Katsurayama Shingo)

• Sakurako Sawatari (沢渡桜子 Sawatari Sakurako)

  A friend of Godai who translates the ancient writings of the "Rinto" as well as deciphering Kuuga's other powers. At first she was against helping because she was worried about Yuusuke, but now she believes in him fully and works hard to help Yuusuke understand his powers.

  Played by: Kazumi Murata (村田和美 Murata Kazumi)

• Shuichi Tsubaki (椿秀一 Tsubaki Shuichi)

  A trusted friend of Ichijou, he is the doctor that looks after Yuusuke and treats him when he becomes injured. Though he's a light-hearted person, he was very serious and worried when talking about Yuusuke's future transformations because of the constant dangers that surrounded the Kuuga legend. He also performs the autopsies of the Grongi victims in order to determine the cause of death.

  Played by: Yoshitaka Ootsuka (大塚よしたか Ōtsuka Yoshitaka)

• Hikari Enokida (榎田ひかり Enokida Hikari)

  Another old friend of Ichijou, she is in charge of the Science Division of the Police Department. She studies the biology of the Grongi in order to develop effective weapons against them. She also assists in the study of Kuuga and the Gouram. Because of the massive amount of work required of her to fight the Grongi, she was away from home quite often and her child felt alone and neglected.

  Played by: Kaori Mizushima (水島かおり Mizushima Kaori)

• Jean Michel Sorrel (ジャン・ミッシェル・ソレル Jan Missheru Soreru)

  A university student from America that shares the work office with Sakurako. He researched the broken fragments that later formed into Gouram. He has a crush on Enokida and hoped to help her reconnect with her child.

  Played by Serge Vasilov (セルジュ・ヴァシロフ Seruju Vashirofu)

• Minori Godai (五代みのり Godai Minori)

  Yuusuke's younger sister. She is a teacher at a local day care for children. Yuusuke will occasionally visit her there to entertain the kids. Like Sakurako, she was at first apprehensive about her brother transforming into Kuuga, but she believes in Yuusuke and helps out however she can.

  Played by: Wakana Aoi (葵若菜 Aoi Wakana)

• Oyassan (おやっさん Oyassan)

  He was friends with Yuusuke and Minori's father. He took them in after their father died. He owns and runs the Pore Pore Tea Cafe. He is a goofy, light-hearted character that keeps a scrap book of all of Kuuga's exploits from the newspaper. His real name is Tamasaburou Nishiki (錦玉三郎 Nishiki Tamasaburō).

  Played by: Kitarou (きたろう Kitarō)

• Rose-Tatooed Woman (バラのタトゥの女 Bara no Tatu no Onna)

  The Judge of the Grongi's game. Ra･Baruba･De

  Played by: Mie Nanamori (七森美江 Nanamori Mie)

• N･Daguba･Zeba (ン･ダグバ･ゼバ N Daguba Zeba)

  The leader of the Grongi tribe who was responsible for resurrecting the Grongis in modern times. He appears to have killed other Grongi as well.

  Played by: Kenji Urai (浦井健治 Urai Kenji)

Kamen Rider Kuuga's Forms

Kuuga is the Kamen Rider with most forms to date, 11 in total. He could change his body colour proper to each form.

• Growing Form (White)

  The weakest form of Kuuga. In the first episode, Yuusuke wears the belt to fight the spider Grongi (Zu･Gumun･Ba) but is unable to fully utilize the power of the belt. Kuuga will turn white if he is seriously injured & won't be able to transform for 2 hours. In the first few episodes he is labeled as Unidentified Being 2 and thought to be a different being from his other form.

• Mighty Form (Red)

  Kuuga's Default Form. First able to transform into this form while fighting the bat Grongi (Zu･Gooma･Gu) and he was labeled as Unidentified Being 4. In this form Kuuga uses the 'Mighty Kick' to kill the monsters.

• Dragon Form (Blue)

  Dragon Form is not as strong as Mighty Form, but Kuuga is much more agile and quicker. He uses a staff (Dragon Rod) that can be created out of any pole or stick-like object. His finishing move in this form is "Splash Dragon".

• Pegasus Form (Green)

  While in Pegasus Form, Kuuga's senses are heightened to extreme levels, which enables him to see and hear his opponents with deadly accuracy. The downside to this is that it can not be sustained for too long because of the enormous strain placed on the nervous system (Only 50 seconds). Kuuga uses a crossbow (Pegasus Bow Gun) that can be created out of any gun-like object, commonly Ichijou's hand gun. His finishing move with the bow gun is "Blast Pegasus."

• Titan Form (Purple)

  In Titan Form, Kuuga's defense are greatly increased, which allows him to withstand his opponents attacks long enough to get in close range. He uses a sword (Titan Sword) that can be created out of pole or stick-like objects, normally the control handle of his bike. His finishing move is "Calamity Titan."

• Rising Mighty Form (Red + Gold)

  Mighty Form upgrade. The Anklet (Mighty Anklet) is equipped in the right leg. In this form Kuuga uses the 'Rising Mighty Kick' to kill the monsters.

• Rising Dragon Form (Blue + Gold)

  Dragon Form upgrade. Rising dragon form uses a staff with a blade (Rising Dragon Rod) that can be created out of any pole or stick-like object. His finishing move in this form is "Rising Splash Dragon."

• Rising Pegasus Form (Green + Gold)

  Pegasus From upgrade. Time was shortened to 30 seconds. Pegasus form uses a crossbow (Rising Pegasus Bow Gun) that can be created out of any gun-like object, commonly a pistol or revolver. His finishing move with the bow gun is "Rising Blast Pegasus", which is similar to "Blast Pegasus" but fires multiple shots rather than a single shot.

• Rising Titan Form (Purple + Gold)

  Titan Form upgrade. This was Kuuga's first upgraded form. In Titan form, Kuuga uses a sword (Rising Titan Sword) that can be created out of pole or stick-like objects as well. His finishing move is "Rising Calamity Titan."

• Amazing Mighty Form (Black + Gold)

  Similar to the Rising Mighty form but black in color and much stronger. The Anklet (Mighty Anklet) is equipped in the both leg. In this form Kuuga uses the 'Amazing Mighty kick' to kill the monsters.

• Ultimate Form (Black with 4 Horns)

  His most dangerous form, it combines all the powers of the other forms, but the risk is that the user would become evil. Only used once in Episode 48 to fight against N･Daguba･Zeba, the most powerful Grongi.

Equipment

• Arcle - This transformation belt is the source of Kuuga's power. While being attacked by the spider Grongi (Zu･Gumun･Ba), Yuusuke grabbed the belt and after putting it on, it immediately fused into his body. When he transforms it reappears around his waist and is always the same color as his current form. A stone called Amadam is embedded in the belt.
• Gouram - A mysterious machine that is formed from fragments found at the original excavation site at the beginning of the story. After it's initial formation, the Gouram assimilated various other objects in its search for Kuuga. It assists Kuuga in various capacities such as aerial transportation and becoming vehicle armor, however, after being used for a certain amount of time, it returns back to its shattered fragments until Yuusuke revives it. It is very maneuverable and capable of a top air speed of 500km/h (310.69mph)
• TryChaser 2000 (TRCS 2000) - A new model of police motorcycle designed to be faster and more powerful than the conventional bikes that were currently utilized by the police force. After Ichijou befriends Kuuga and believes that he is the only one capable of successfully fighting the Unidentified Beings, he gives one to Yuusuke. Dimensions: Length - 2.4m (7.87ft) Height - 1.25m (4.1ft) Top Speed: 300km/h (186mph)
  • Try Gouram - When the Gouram finally finds Kuuga, it attaches itself to the TRCS 2000 as armor. While in this form the bike is capable of ramming opponents in a similar manner to Kuuga's Might Kick. Dimensions: Length - 3.2m (10.49ft) Height - 1.25m (4.1ft) Top Speed: 400km/h (248.55mph)
• BeatChaser 2000 (BTCS 2000) - An upgraded model of the TryChaser 2000 that was designed specifically for Kuuga. It is faster and more durable than the TRCS model. Yuusuke utilized this bike in order to track down and defeat the 2nd grass hopper Grongi (Go･Badaa･Ba). The Police Department was hesitant to give this to Kuuga after his first transformation into Rising Might Form resulted in the destruction of a large area of the city. Dimensions: Length - 2.4m (7.87ft) Height - 1.25m (4.1ft) Top Speed: 420km/h (260.97mph)
  • Beat Gouram - The combination of the BeatChaser 2000 and the Gouram resulted in an even more powerful vehicle for Kuuga. Dimensions: Length - 3.2m (10.49ft) Height - 1.25m (4.1ft) Top Speed: 570km/h (354.18mph)
  • Rising Beat Gouram - This is the result of Kuuga combining the Golden power with the Beat Gouram. After this form, the Gouram returned back to the Police Science Division a different color and in one piece. It was used only once, in order to destroy the Buffalo Grongi(Go･Baberu･Da). Dimensions: Length - 3.2m (10.49ft) Height - 1.25m (4.1ft) Top Speed: 700km/h (434.95 mph)

The Grongis

The Grongi Tribe / Unidentified Beings (グロンギ族 / 未確認生命体 Gurongi Zoku / Mikakunin Seimeitai) are mysterious ancient Creatures that kill people as a game. They embedded the object like Amadam of Kuuga in the belt. A human forms have the tattoo of a motif living thing in the body. B is attached to human form. As for a thick font, the figure has become clear.

N Group

Gurongi's governor.

• N･Daguba･Zeba (ン･ダグバ･ゼバ) - Stag beetle (クワガタ Kuwagata) (47-48): Unidentified Beings 0 and B13 : Destroyed by Kuuga Ultimate Form
  • Perfection Form (完全体 Kanzen-tai)
  • Imperfection Form (不完全体 Fukanzen-tai)

Ra Group

Management of a game.

• Ra･Baruba･De (ラ･バルバ･デ) - Rose (バラ Bara) (3-48): Unidentified Beings B1 : Destroyed by Ichijou's Neurotmesis Bullet (The dead body was not discovered)
• Ra･Dorudo･Gu (ラ･ドルド･グ) - Condor (コンドル Kondoru) (45-46): Unidentified Beings 47 and B9 : Destroyed by Sugita and Sakurai's Neurotmesis Bullet

Nu Group

Manufacture of a tool.

• Nu･Zajio･Re (ヌ･ザジオ･レ) - Salamander (サンショウウオ Sanshōuo) : Destroyed by N･Daguba･Zeba

Be Group

Lowest class. All Be group were murdered by N･Daguba･Zeba, without acquiring the right of a game.

• Be･Jimin･Ba (ベ･ジミン･バ) - Water flea (ミジンコ Mijinko) : It appeared in the stage show.

Zu Group

Low class. The creatures of Zu group which is not in a list are considered to have been murdered by N･Daguba･Zeba, without acquiring the right of a game. A leader is Zu･Zain･Da.

• Zu･Gumun･Ba (ズ･グムン･バ) - Spider (クモ Kumo) (1-2): Unidentified Beings 1 : Destroyed by Kuuga Mighty Form's Mighty Kick
• Zu･Gooma･Gu (ズ･ゴオマ･グ) - Bat (コウモリ Kōmori) (2,8,21-22,36-39): Unidentified Beings 3 and B2 : Destroyed by N･Daguba･Zeba
  • Strengthened Form (強化体 Kyōka-tai)
  • Ultimate Form (究極体 Kyūkyoku-tai)
• Zu･Mebio･Da (ズ･メビオ･ダ) - Leopard (ヒョウ Hyō) (3-4): Unidentified Beings 5 : Destroyed by Kuuga Mighty Form's Mighty Kick
• Zu･Bazū･Ba (ズ･バズー･バ) - Grasshopper (バッタ Batta) (5-6): Unidentified Beings 6 and B5 : Destroyed by Kuuga Dragon Form's Splash Dragon
• Zu･Gujiru･Gi (ズ･グジル･ギ) - Whale (クジラ Kujira) : Unidentified Beings 7 : Destroyed by Kuuga Mighty Form's Mighty Kick
• Zu･Garuga･Da (ズ･ガルガ･ダ) - Kangaroo (カンガルー Kangarū) : Unidentified Beings 8 : Destroyed by Kuuga Mighty Form's Mighty Kick
• Zu･Miuji･Gi (ズ･ミウジ･ギ) - Sea slug (ウミウシ Umiushi) : Unidentified Beings 9 : Destroyed by Kuuga Mighty Form's Mighty Kick
• Zu･Gazubo･De (ズ･ガズボ･デ) - Pitcher plant (ウツボカズラ Utsubokazura) : Unidentified Beings 10 : Destroyed by Kuuga Mighty Form's Mighty Kick
• Zu･Dāgo･Gi (ズ･ダーゴ･ギ) - Octopus (タコ Tako) : Unidentified Beings 11 : Destroyed by Kuuga Mighty Form's Mighty Kick
• Zu･Nezuma･Da (ズ･ネズマ･ダ) - Mouse (ネズミ Nezumi) : Unidentified Beings 12A : Destroyed by deadline of a game.(?)
• Zu･Nezumo･Da (ズ･ネズモ･ダ) - Mouse (ネズミ Nezumi) : Unidentified Beings 12B : Destroyed by Kuuga Mighty Form's Mighty Kick
• Zu･Jamoru･Re (ズ･ジャモル･レ) - Gecko (ヤモリ Yamori) : Unidentified Beings 13 : Destroyed by Kuuga Mighty Form's Mighty Kick
• Zu･Zain･Da (ズ･ザイン･ダ) - Rhinoceros (サイ Sai) (11-12): Unidentified Beings 22 and B4 : Destroyed by Kuuga Mighty Form's Mighty Kick

Me Group

Middle class. The higher rank group of Zu group who promoted Zu group. A leader is Me･Garima･Ba.

• Me･Badjisu･Ba (メ･バヂス･バ) - Bee (ハチ Hachi) (7-8): Unidentified Beings 14 : Destroyed by Kuuga Pegasus Form's Blast Pegasus
• Me･Agon･Gi (メ･アゴン･ギ) - Anglerfish (アンコウ Ankō) : Unidentified Beings 15 : Destroyed by Kuuga Mighty Form's Mighty Kick
• Me･Aguri･Da (メ･アグリ･ダ) - Anteater (アリクイ Arikui) : Unidentified Beings 16 : Destroyed by Kuuga Mighty Form's Mighty Kick
• Me･Ibae･Ba (メ･イバエ･バ) - Fly (ハエ Hae) : Unidentified Beings 17 : Destroyed by Kuuga Pegasus Form's Blast Pegasus
• Me･Gāge･Re (メ･ガーゲ･レ) - Lizard (トカゲ Tokage) : Unidentified Beings 18 : Destroyed by Kuuga Mighty Form's Mighty Kick
• Me･Mugado･Ba (メ･ムガド･バ) - Centipede (ムカデ Mukade) : Unidentified Beings 19 : Destroyed by Kuuga Dragon Form's Splash Dragon
• Me･Gorigi･Ba (メ･ゴリギ･バ) - Cockroach (ゴキブリ Gokiburi) : Unidentified Beings 20 : Destroyed by Kuuga Mighty Form's Mighty Kick
• Me･Giiga･Gi (メ･ギイガ･ギ) - Squid (イカ Ika) (9-10): Unidentified Beings 21 : Destroyed by Kuuga Titan Form's Calamity Titan
• Me･Biran･Gi (メ･ビラン･ギ) - Piranha (ピラニア Pirania) (12-14): Unidentified Beings 23 and B7 : Destroyed by Kuuga Dragon Form's Splash Dragon
• Me･Gyarido･Gi (メ･ギャリド･ギ) - Hermit crab (ヤドカリ Yadokari) (15-16): Unidentified Beings 24 : Destroyed by Try Gouram's Try Gouram Attack
• Me･Gadora･Da (メ･ガドラ･ダ) - Tiger (トラ Tora) (17): Unidentified Beings 25 : Destroyed by Kuuga Mighty Form's Mighty Kick
• Me･Ginoga･De (メ･ギノガ･デ) - Mushroom (キノコ Kinoko) (18-19): Unidentified Beings 26A : Destroyed by Kuuga Growing Form's Growing Kick
  • Mutant (変異体 Hen'i-tai) (20): Unidentified Beings 26B : Destroyed by Kuuga Mighty Form's Mighty Kick
• Me･Gaera･Re (メ･ガエラ･レ) - Frog (カエル Kaeru) : Unidentified Beings 27 : Destroyed by Kuuga Dragon Form's Splash Dragon
• Me･Zoebi･Gi (メ･ゾエビ･ギ) - Shrimp or Lobster (エビ Ebi) : Unidentified Beings 28 : Destroyed by Kuuga Titan Form's Calamity Titan
• Me･Uzāda･Da (メ･ウザー･ダ) - Rabbit (ウサギ Usagi) : Unidentified Beings 29 : Destroyed by Kuuga Dragon Form's Splash Dragon
• Me･Demudo･Ba (メ･デムド･バ) - Lady bug (テントウムシ Tentōmushi) : Unidentified Beings 30 : Destroyed by Kuuga Mighty Form's Mighty Kick
• Me･Garume･Re (メ･ガルメ･レ) - Chameleon (カメレオン Kamereon) (21-22): Unidentified Beings 31 and B3 : Destroyed by Kuuga Pegasus Form's Blast Pegasus
• Me･Ginē･Da (メ･ギネー･ダ) - Fox (キツネ Kitsune) : Unidentified Beings 32 : Destroyed by Kuuga Mighty Form's Mighty Kick
• Me･Gegura･Gi (メ･ゲグラ･ギ) - Jellyfish (クラゲ Kurage) : Unidentified Beings 33 : Destroyed by Kuuga Titan Form's Calamity Titan
• Me･Gaperi･Gu (メ･ガペリ･グ) - Pelican (ペリカン Berikan) : Unidentified Beings 34 : Destroyed by Kuuga Mighty Form's Mighty Kick : It appears in Tere-Koro Comic.
• Me･Juuma･Da (メ･ジュウマ･ダ) - Zebra (シマウマ Shimauma) : Unidentified Beings 35 : Destroyed by Kuuga Mighty Form's Mighty Kick
• Me･Garima･Ba (メ･ガリマ･バ) - Mantis (カマキリ Kamakiri) (23-24): Unidentified Beings 36 and B6 : Destroyed by Kuuga Rising Titan Form's Rising Calamity Titan

Go Group

Upper class. The higher rank group of Me group who promoted Me group. Weapon is created from their own ornament. Achievement of a game acquires the right of the final game of fighting with N･Daguba･Zeba. A leader is Go･Gadoru･Ba.

• Go･Buuro･Gu (ゴ･ブウロ･グ) - Owl (フクロウ Fukurō) (25-26): Unidentified Beings 37 : Destroyed by Kuuga Rising Pegasus Form's Rising Blast Pegasus
• Go･Bemiu･Gi (ゴ･ベミウ･ギ) - Sea snake (ウミヘビ Umihebi) (27-28): Unidentified Beings 38 : Destroyed by Kuuga Rising Dragon Form's Rising Splash Dragon
• Go･Gamego･Re (ゴ･ガメゴ･レ) - Turtle (カメ Kame) (29-30): Unidentified Beings 39 : Destroyed by Kuuga Rising Mighty Form's Rising Mighty Kick
• Go･Jiino･Da (ゴ･ジイノ･ダ) - Wild boar (イノシシ Inoshishi) : Unidentified Beings 40 : Destroyed by Kuuga Rising Mighty Form's Rising Mighty Kick : It appears in Super Secret Video.
• Go･Badā･Ba (ゴ･バダー･バ) - Grasshopper (バッタ Batta) (31-33): Unidentified Beings 41 and B8 : Destroyed by Kuuga Rising Mighty Form's Rising Mighty Kick
• Go･Jaraji･Da (ゴ･ジャラジ･ダ) - Porcupine (ヤマアラシ Yamaarashi) (34-35): Unidentified Beings 42 : Destroyed by Kuuga Rising Titan Form's Rising Calamity Titan
• Go･Zazaru･Ba (ゴ･ザザル･バ) - Scorpion (サソリ Sasori) (36-39): Unidentified Beings 43 : Destroyed by Kuuga Rising Pegasus Form's Rising Blast Pegasus
• Go･Jāza･Gi (ゴ･ジャーザ･ギ) - Shark (サメ Same) (40-41): Unidentified Beings 44 and B10 : Destroyed by Kuuga Rising Titan Form's Double Rising Calamity Titan
  • Quick Form (俊敏体 Shunbin-tai)
  • Great Strength Form (剛力体 Gōriki-tai)
• Go･Baberu･Da (ゴ･バベル･ダ) - Buffalo (バッファロー Baffarō) (42): Unidentified Beings 45 and B12 : Destroyed by Rising Beat Gouram's Rising Beat Gouram Attack
  • Grapple Form (格闘体 Kakutō-tai)
  • Great Strength Form (剛力体 Gōriki-tai)
• Go･Gadoru･Ba (ゴ･ガドル･バ) - Rhinoceros beetle (カブトムシ Kabutomushi) (38-39,44-46): Unidentified Beings 46 and B11 : Destroyed by Kuuga Amazing Mighty Form's Amazing Mighty Kick
  • Grapple Form (格闘体 Kakutō-tai)
  • Quick Form (俊敏体 Shunbin-tai)
  • Shooting Form (射撃体 Shageki-tai)
  • Great Strength Form (剛力体 Gōriki-tai)
  • Electric Shock Form (電撃体 Dengeki-tai)

Episode Titles

1. Revival (復活 Fukkatsu)
2. Transformation (変身 Henshin)
3. Tokyo (東京 Tōkyō)
4. Dash (疾走 Shissō)
5. Distance (距離 Kyori)
6. Dragon (青龍 Seiryū)
7. Conviction (傷心 Shōshin)
8. Marksman (射手 Shashu)
9. Sibling(兄妹 Kyōdai)
10. Fierceness (熾烈 Shiretsu)
11. Promise (約束 Yakusoku)
12. Teacher (恩師 Onshi)
13. Suspicion (不審 Fushin)
14. Omen (前兆 Zenchō)
15. Armor (装甲 Sōkō)
16. Creed (信条 Shinjō)
17. Preparation (臨戦 Rinsen)
18. Loss (喪失 Sōshitsu)
19. Artifact (霊石 Reiseki)
20. Smile (笑顔 Egao)
21. Secrets (暗躍 An'yaku)
22. Play (遊戯 Yūgi)
23. Uneasiness (不安 Fuan)
24. Strengthening (強化 Kyōka)
25. Wandering (彷徨 Hōkō)
26. Myself (自分 Jibun)
27. Ripple (波紋 Hamon)
28. Clarification (解明 Kaimei)
29. Crossroads (岐路 Kiro)
30. Fate (運命 Unmei)
31. Retaliation (応戦 Ōsen)
32. Trouble (障害 Shōgai)
33. Cooperation (連携 Renkei)
34. Tremble (戦慄 Senritsu)
35. Emotion (愛憎 Aizō)
36. Complication (錯綜 Sakusō)
37. Approach (接近 Sekkin)
38. Transition (変転 Henten)
39. Strong Devil (強魔 Gōma)
40. Impulse (衝動 Shōdō)
41. Control (抑制 Yokusei)
42. Battlefield (戦場 Senjō)
43. Reality (現実 Genjitsu)
44. Crisis (危機 Kiki)
45. Enemy (強敵 Kyōteki)
46. Indomitable (不屈 Fukutsu)
47. Decision (決意 Ketsui)
48. Kuuga (空我 Kūga)
49. Yuusuke (雄介 Yūsuke)

1. (SP) First Dream Of The New Year (初夢 Hatsuyume)
2. (EX) Tiredness (乙彼(お疲れ) Otsukare)

Trivia

• The name "Kuuga" is seen in episode 48 in the kanji "空我", meaning "clear-self," most likely a reference to Godai's Zen-like behavior. "Kuuga" is also a pun on "kuwagata (クワガタ)," the Japanese term for stag beetle, making Kuuga the first main Rider to have a stag beetle motif.
• Just like original Kamen Rider show, this series started out with a spider monster first, and a bat monster second.
• In one episode, episode 40, Godai mentions he was a student of a "Professor Hongo Takeshi." This is almost certainly a reference to Kamen Rider 1 from the original Kamen Rider series.
• First Kamen Rider to feature a bike that changes its type. TryChaser and BeatChaser are both dual sport bikes that become sport bikes once Gouram attaches to them.
• Also the first Kamen Rider to feature a flying mode of transportation (Gouram).

External links

• Kamen Rider Kuuga on DVD
• Japan Hero's Kamen Rider Kuuga Review
• Unofficial Gurongi fansite