Kenji Narukami | |
Hero Form: | Ryukendo |
Age: | Unknown |
Gender: | Male |
Transformation Item: | GekiRyuKen |
Home world: | Planet Earth |
First Appearance: | This is the Hero! |
Last Appearance: | Farewell, Madan Warriors! |
Type: | Protagonist Hero |
Family: | Unknown |
Affiliation: | S.H.O.T. |
Portrayed by: | Shougou Yamaguchi |
Kenji Narukami (鳴神剣二 Narukami Kenji?) moved to Akebono and was mistaken for a demon upon arrival. After defending a dog in the street, he found himself confronting a Demon Beast, being chosen by the GekiRyuKen and becoming Ryukendo. Since then, he works at SHOT, saving the day more often than not. He is trained in the Narukami Ryuujinryu technique. By inserting the RyuKen Key into GekiRyuKen, Kenji can synchronize with GekiRyuKen to transform into Ryukendo. He has deep feelings for Rin and is very protective. When GekiRyuKen was stolen by a demon he saved it. GekiRyuKen's power was increased because of Kenji. GekiRyuken was transformed into God GekiRyuKen. By inserting God RyuKen Key into God GekiRyuKen, Kenji can synchronize with God GekiRyuKen to transform into God Ryukendo. As for the finale it would be Ultimate Ryukendo. Kenji is often simple-minded and happy-go-lucky, but has a fiery temper as well and a strong sense of justice. His fiery temper often puts him at odds with Rin, though they are really both fond of each other. Initially infatuated with Kaori, he develops feelings with Rin without him realizing it, as shown when he has a sudden outburst of anger and frustration that Rin is going out on a date with Hiroshi.
Character History[]
When Kenji moved to Akebono, he was mistaken for a demon upon arrival. After defending a dog in the street, he found himself confronting a Demon Beast, being chosen by GekiRyuKen to become Ryukendo. Since then, he works at SHOT, saving the day more often than not. He is trained in the Narukami Ryuujinryu technique.
He is engaged with Umi Saionji whose his fiancee who is very skilled with the way of the Narukami Ryuujinryu.
Ryukendo[]
- "Change Ryukendo"
- ―Transformation announcement after inserting the RyuKen Key to transform into Ryukendo.[src]
Ryukendo's dragon-based default form can be accessed by inserting the RyuKen key into GekiRyuKen. By inserting the Final Key into GekiRyuKen, Ryukendo can performing his finishing attack, Madan Slash.
Arsenal
- GekiRyuKen: Ryukendo Transformation device and primary weapon.
- Madan Knuckle: Ryukendo auxilary weapon. It's finishing attack is Knuckle Spark.
- Madan Key Holder: Ryukendo arsenal which could store Ryukendo's Madan Keys.
- Madan Dagger: Ryukendo secondary weapon. Allows Ryukendo to use Madan Spiral Chain to bind the enemy. It can also combine with Gekiryuken to form Twin Edge Gekiryuken, thus powering Ryukendo finishing attack into Super Madan Slash.
Juuoh
- Brave Leon: Ryukendo personal Juuoh that took form of a Lion. It can turn into a three-wheeled motorcycle called Leon Trike. When riding Leon Trike, Ryukendo can perform his Trinity attack.
Finishers
- Knuckle Spark The weapon began to build up blue energy before shooting a powerful beam that vaporizes an entire group of enemies.
- Madan Slash: In Final Break, the GekiRyuKen is covered in energy before doing an energy slash attack.
- Trinity Madan Slash: Another Final Break, which involves a trinity attack from Ryukendo, the GekiRyuKen, and Brave Leon. Ryukendo charges forward riding Brave Leon in it's motorcycle form, the GekiRyuKen covered in energy before doing a final slash attack.
- Super Madan Slash: In Final Crush, the Twin Edge Gekiryuken's blades are covered in energy before doing a double slash attack.
- "Change Fire Ryukendo"
- ―Transformation announcement after inserting the Fire Key to transform into Fire Ryukendo.[src]
Fire Ryukendo is Ryukendo's fire-based powered-up form, activated by the Fire Key. In this form, Ryukendo can call for his personal JuuOh, Fire Kong, which can turn into cannons. Fire Ryukendo utilizes a variety of flame-based attacks. His finishing move is Burning Slash.
Finishers
- Blazing Slash: In Final Break, the GekiRyuKen is covered in flames before doing a flaming slash attack. Another variant of this attack is that the blade shoots out large flames to burn the opponent.
- Super Blazing Slash: In Final Crush, Ryukendo blasted the opponent with Fire Kong in its cannon form, after that he charges forward with the Twin Edge GekiRyuKen doing a flaming thrust attack and a double slash attack.
- "Change Aqua Ryukendo"
- ―Transformation announcement after inserting the Aqua Key to transform into Aqua Ryukendo.[src]
Aqua Ryukendo is Ryukendo's water-based powered-up form, activated by the Aqua Key. Aqua Shark is Ryukendo's JuuOh in this form, which can turn into a hoverboard. In this form, Ryukendo has powers over water and ice. His finishing move is Freezing Slash .
Finishers
- Freezing Slash: In Final Break, the GekiRyuKen is covered in ice then slashes the opponent and engulfs them in ice completely before shattering to pieces. Another variant of this attack is where he shoots a beam of ice from the sword, freezing a large group of enemies.
- Super Freezing Slash: In Final Crush, Ryukendo charges forward while riding Aqua Shark in its hoverboard mode. The GekiRyuKen is covered in ice, shooting an ice beam towards the opponent freezing them before slashing them to pieces.
- "Change Thunder Ryukendo"
- ―Transformation announcement after inserting the Fire Key to transform into Thunder Ryukendo.[src]
When Kenji first used his Thunder Ryukendo form, he found himself unable to transform. Eventually though, he not only got the Thunder Key working, but also found his JuuOh, Thunder Eagle, which can turn into a set of wings for Ryukendo. Thunder Ryukendo's powers include lightning and electricity, and his finishing move is Lightning Thunder Slash.
Finishers
- Thunder Lightning Slash: In Final Break, RyuKendo was covered in electricity along with the GekiRyuKen, then slashes his opponent
- Super Lightning Slash: In Final Break, with both blades of the Twin Edge GekiRyuKen covered in electricity, he did a double slash attack.
- Trinity Lightning Slash: In Thunder Eagle's wing mode, he did an air lightning slash attack.
- "Change God Ryukendo"
- ―Transformation announcement after inserting the God RyuKen Key via God GekiRyuKen to transform into God Ryukendo.[src]
God Ryukendo is Ryukendo's super form, accessed by inserting the God Ryuken Key into the upgraded God GekiRyuKen, evolving his armor and his Juuoh. His God Mode also affects his Fire, Water, and Thunder modes. By inserting the Final Key into God GekiRyuKen, God Ryukendo can performing his upgraded finishing attack, Dragon King Madan Slash
Arsenal
- God GekiRyuKen: God Ryukendo Upgraded Transformation device and primary weapon.
- Madan Knuckle: God Ryukendo auxilary weapon. It's finishing attack is Knuckle Spark
- Madan Key Holder: God Ryukendo arsenal which could stores God Ryukendo's Madan Keys.
- "Change Burning Ryukendo"
- ―Transformation announcement after inserting the Burning RyuKen Key via God GekiRyuKen to transform into Burning Ryukendo.[src]
Accessed through the upgraded Burning Key, Burning Ryukendo is God Ryukendo's fire-based power up form activated by the Burning Key. In this form, Burning Ryukendo can call for his personal JuuOh, Burning Kong, which can turn into cannons, and also assist him in doing Trinity attack. Just like it's previous form, Burning Ryukendo utilizes a variety of flame-based attacks, albeit a lot stronger than before. His finishing move is Exploding Burning Slash.
- "Change Blizzard Ryukendo"
- ―Transformation announcement after inserting the Blizzard RyuKen Key via God GekiRyuKen to transform into Blizzard Ryukendo.[src]
Accessed through the upgraded Blizzard Key, Blizzard Ryukendo is God Ryukendo's blizzard-based power-up form activated by the Blizzard Key. Blizzard Shark is Blizzard Ryukendo's upgraded JuuOh in this form, which can turn into a hoverboard. In this form, God Ryukendo has stronger powers over water and ice. His finishing move is Exploding Freezing Slash .
- "Change Lightning Ryukendo"
- ―Transformation announcement after inserting the Lightning RyuKen Key via God GekiRyuKen to transform into Lightning Ryukendo.[src]
Accessed through the upgraded Lightning Key, Lightning Ryukendo is God Ryukendo's lightning-based power-up form activated by the Lightning Key. in this form, Lightning Ryukendo gain stronger power over Lightning. His upgraded Juuoh, Lightning Eagle could still be used as wings, but now it can reach faraway places like outer space. His finishing move is Exploding Lightning Slash .
Ultimate Ryukendo is a gold and silver final power up that first made its appearance in episode 45. It was activated through the use of the Ultimate Key found in Rock Crimson's body. After gaining the Ultimate Keys from Lady Gold and Bloody Baron bodies, the three Ultimate keys united and grant Ultimate Ryukendo its full power. Ultimate Ryukendo is powered by the Ultimate Dragon, which attaches to God GekiRyuKen shield part. His suit is white-and-gold, with a gray visor and a blue crystal on his chest. Ultimate Ryukendo can combine his four Upgraded JuuOh to create the more powerful Raijin Dragon . Its finishing move is Ultimate Madan Slash.
In the final battle against Daimaou GrenGhost, Ulimate Ryukendo Juuoh can be combined with Ultimate Ryugunou and Ultimate Ryujinou Juuoh to form the completed Raijin Dragon, allowing the trio to use Nine as One attacks that ultimately vanquish GrenGhost for good.
Arsenal
- Ultimate GekiRyuKen: Ultimate Ryukendo transformation device and personal weapon. The blade part is equipped with Ultimate Dragon tail part, while the shield part is equipped with the rest of the Ultimate Dragon body.
- Ultimate Dragon: A golden dragon-like mecha that will fuse into God Gekiryuken whenever God Ryukendo is accessing the Ultimate Mode. The Tail part of this mecha is fused with God Gekiryuken's blade part, while the rest of its body is split in half and fused with the God Gekiryuken's shield part.
Powers and Abilities[]
Arsenal:
- GekiRyuKen
- God Gekiryuken
- Ultimate Gekiryuken
- God Gekiryuken
- Madan Dagger
- Madan Keys
- Brave Leon
- God Leon
Notes[]
- After the series end, Kenji later make a cameo appearance in Tomica Hero Rescue force : Rescue the Mach Train! movie as a normal police officer along with Fudou to capture the defeated Dr. Mad.
References[]
Appearances[]
- Madan Senki Ryukendo
- Episode 1: This is the Hero!
- Episode 2: Burn! Become a Flame!
- Episode 3: Dash! King of Beasts
- Episode 4: Freezing Armament! Aqua Ryukendo
- Episode 5: That Guy's the Rival
- Episode 6: Single Blow Certain Victory! Dragon Cannon!
- Episode 7: I Summon You! Gorilla JuuOh!
- Episode 8: The Demon Hidden in the Water
- Episode 9: Ring On, Bell of Friendship
- Episode 10: The Monster from the West
- Episode 11: The Thunder Key's Power
- Episode 12: Forbidden Activation! Thunder Ryukendo!
- Episode 13: A Time-Suprassing Meeting
- Episode 14: The New Enemy
- Episode 15: Fear Squirming in the Darkness
- Episode 16: Enemy? Friend?
- Episode 17: How About a Nightmare?
- Episode 18: Sealed Wings! Thunder Eagle!
- Episode 19: Revived Demons
- Episode 20: Fudou-san's Agonizing Day
- Episode 21: Farewell, Moonlight Swordsman
- Episode 22: Martial Arts Conference in Town
- Episode 23: Visitor From Outer Space
- Episode 24: Great Decisive Aerial Battle!
- Episode 25: DaiMaOh's Egg
- Episode 26: SHOT Special Course! Who's the Champion
- Episode 27: Power Up! Magna Ryuguno!
- Episode 28: Direct to the Machine's Heart
- Episode 29: Birth! God Ryukendo!!
- Episode 30: Tunnel of Perplexity
- Episode 31: The Akebono Great Incident!
- Episode 32: Shiranami, you Laughed
- Episode 33: Trinity! Ryujinou's New Power
- Episode 34: The World's Largest Umbrella
- Episode 35: Targeted Akebono Stage
- Episode 36: The Fighting Ghost
- Episode 37: The Yellow Ring of Happiness
- Episode 38: Rescue the SHOT Base!
- Episode 39: The Wings of Light Whirl to the Stars
- Episode 40: Worst Maneuvers in History!?
- Episode 41: Ryujino Becomes a Doll
- Episode 42: Magical Recipe
- Episode 43: My Hero
- Episode 44: Akebono City is Closed
- Episode 45: All Jamanga Appear! Superior Maneuver
- Episode 46: The Fourth Target
- Episode 47: The Mysterious Dragon Warrior
- Episode 48: Ultimate Armament! Ultimate Ryukendo!
- Episode 49: DaiMaOh Revived! Never Ending Battle
- Episode 50: The Key That Opens the Future
- Episode 51: The Black Moonlit Night of Christmas
- Episode 52: Farewell, Madan Warriors!
Movies/Specials[]
- Madan Senki Ryukendo
- Episode 0: Twin Edge God GekiRyuKen Version
- Episode 0: Madan Gunman (Magna) Ryuguno
- Tomica Hero: Rescue Force