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- "Evol-Driver! (エボルドライバー!, Eboru Doraibā!)"
- ―Activation announcement[src]
- "(Evolbottle/Fullbottle name)!"
- ―Insertion announcement for biotic Evolbottles and all Fullbottles[src]
- "Rider System! (ライダーシステム!, Raidā Shisutemu!)"
- ―Rider Evolbottle insertion announcement[src]
- "Evolution! (エボリューション!, Eboryūshon!)"
- ―Announcement after the Rider Evolbottle and another Evolbottle are inserted[src]
- "Are you ready? (Form name)! (Form name)! Evol (Form name)! Fuhahahahahahahahahaha! (Are you ready? ◯◯!◯◯!エボル◯◯!フッハハハハハハハハハハ!, Ā yū redi? (Form name)! (Form name)! Eboru (Form name)! Fuhhahahahahahahahahaha!)"
- ―Evol transformation announcement[src]
- "Ready, go! Evoltic Finish! Ciao! (Ready go! エボルテックフィニッシュ!チャオ!, Redi gō! Eborutekku Finisshu! Chao!)"
- ―Evol's finisher announcement[src]
- "Evol Match! (エボルマッチ!, Eboru Matchi!)"
- ―Announcement after two Fullbottles that are a Best Match are inserted[src]
- "Are you ready? (Best Match name)! Fuhahahahahahahahahaha! (Are you ready? ◯◯!フッハハハハハハハハハハ!, Ā yū redi? (Best Match name)! Fuhhahahahahahahahahaha!)"
- ―Transformation announcement with two Fullbottles that form a Best Match[src]
- "Are you ready? (Are you ready? , Ā yū redi?)"
- ―Transformation announcement for Fullbottles that don't match or two biotic Evolbottles[src]
- "Ready, go! Evoltic Attack! Ciao! (Ready go! エボルテックアタック!チャオ!, Redi gō! Eborutekku Atakku! Chao!)"
- ―Best Match and non-matching finisher announcement[src]
- "Creation! (クリエーション!, Kuriēshon!)"
- ―Announcement after the Rider Evolbottle and any Fullbottle are inserted announcement[src]
- "Ready, go! (Fullbottle name) Finish! Ciao! (Ready go! ◯◯フィニッシュ!チャオ!, Redi gō! (Fullbottle name) Finisshu! Chao!)"
- ―Fullbottle + Rider Evolbottle finisher announcement[src]
The Transformation Belt Evol-Driver[1] (変身ベルト エボルドライバー, Henshin Beruto Eboru Doraibā) is the transformation device of Kamen Rider Evol and Kamen Rider MadRogue.
Overview
Evolto uses two Evolbottles in the Evol-Driver to transform into Kamen Rider Evol. Described by Evolto as the "ultimate Driver", it was used as the basis for the Build Driver. The Evol-Driver is necessary in order to wield the full power of the Pandora Box. However, using the Driver would require a Hazard Level of 5, which is impossible for a normal human to accomplish. According to Shinobu Katsuragi's notes, the Evol-Driver is powered by the Pandora Box's energy as well as Nebula Gas.
A less powerful replica of the Evol-Driver designed to be used by humans is later created and given to Nariaki Utsumi in order to transform into Kamen Rider MadRogue. This Evol-Driver is implied to have been created by Shinobu.
Design
The Evol-Driver consists of the following parts:[2]
- Evolution Charger (エヴォリューションチャージャー, Evoryūshon Chājā) - An energy generation unit installed in the Evol-Driver. By turning the EV Lever, an internal motor called the EV Dynamo (EVダイナモ, EV Dainamo) operates at high speed, generating the energy needed to transform or activate finishing moves. The Evol-Driver is a collection of parts that are unitized, making it easy to disassemble, assemble, and maintain. This energy generation unit can also be removed from the Driver and used as a power source for another device.
- Expandoraiser (エクスパンドライザー, Ekusupandoraizā) - A special unit built into the Evol-Driver's inner core. It is equipped with ability to maximize the power of the Pandora Box and control it. The unit is a black box, and its technology cannot be analyzed.
- EV Lever (EV-レバー, EV Rebā) - The action lever used when transforming or activating a finishing move. Turning the lever activates the Evolution Charger. By increasing the number of rotations and speed, it is possible to generate more energy.
- EV Module (EV-モジュール, EV Mojūru) - A high-speed factory deployment device installed in the Evol-Driver. The high-speed factory, the EV Ride Builder (EVライドビルダー, EV Raido Birudā), generates Kame Rider Evol's equipment using the unknown substance inside Evolbottles as the material and equips it to the user.
- EV Bottle Slots (EV-ボトルスロット, EV Botoru Surotto) - The slots for Evolbottles used during transformation. By rotating the EV Lever, the Evolbottles are shaken and the unknown substance is absorbed into the Driver. It is also possible to absorb the ingredients of Fullbottles and use them to create weapons or for special attacks.
- EV Guard Case (EV-ガードケース, EV Gādo Kēsu) - The exterior parts that protect the internal functions of the Evol-Driver. They are made of an ultra-high strength material that has excellent heat and impact resistance and does not exist on Earth.
- EV Ride Port (EVライドポート, EV Raido Pōto) - A port located at the top of the Evol Driver for plugging in function expansion devices. When transforming into the Black Hole Form, the Evol Trigger is attached here.
- EV Bind (EVバインド, EV Baindo) - The belt part of the Evol-Driver. It is usually stored inside the Driver, and when transforming, it automatically wraps around the wearer's waist. The length of the belt is adjusted to fit the wearer's body type and clothing.
- EV Qualifizer (EVクオリファイザー, EV Kuorifaizā) - An automatic recognition device built into the Driver. It scans the wearer's physical data and genes, and only activates the transformation function if it determines that the wearer's consciousness is that of Evolto.
particles absorb the ingredients of the Fullbottle and grow, penetrating and acting on the body of the person who wears the Driver. In addition to making adjustments to meet the conditions for transformation conditions, they also increase combat ability after transformation by strengthening the body.
- EV Lever (EV-レバー, EV Rebā) - The action lever used when transforming or activating a finishing move. Turning the lever activates the Evolution Charger. By increasing the number of rotations and speed, it is possible to generate more energy.
- EV Module (EV-モジュール, EV Mojūru) - A high-speed factory deployment device installed in the Evol-Driver. It is responsible for deploying the Pain Ride Builder (ペインライドビルダー, Pein Raido Birudā), a device that generates and equips Kamen Rider MadRogue's equipment.
- EV Bottle Slots (EV-ボトルスロット, EV Botoru Surotto) - The slots for Fullbottles used during transformation. The rotation of the EV Lever is used to shake the Fullbottle, and the substance inside, the Transgel Solid (トランジェルソリッド, Toranjeru Soriddo), is absorbed into the Driver. In addition, it is possible to generate weapons and perform special attacks using the ingredients absorbed from Fullbottles and Evolbottles.
- EV Guard Case (EV-ガードケース, EV Gādo Kēsu) - The exterior parts that protect the internal functions of the Evol-Driver. They are made of an ultra-high strength material that has excellent heat and impact resistance and does not exist on Earth.
- EV Bind (EVバインド, EV Baindo): The belt part of the Evol-Driver. It is usually stored inside the Driver, and when transforming, it automatically wraps around the wearer's waist. The length of the belt is adjusted to fit the wearer's body type and clothing.
- EV Qualifizer (EVクオリファイザー, EV Kuorifaizā) - An automatic recognition device built into the Driver. It scans the wearer's body data and other information to determine whether or not they are in a state where they can transform. If the conditions for transformation are not met, it uses special microscopic particles to adjust the body.
History
The Evol-Driver was heavily damaged and rendered unusable by Vernage during her battle with Evolto on Mars. After possessing Soichi Isurugi, Evolto brought the Pandora Box and the remains of the Driver to Earth. He came in contact with Shinobu Katsuragi, who was in charge of studying the Pandora Box, and had him repair the Evol-Driver. In the process, Shinobu designed the Build Driver based on it. Upon discovering Evolto's identity and goal, Shinobu's son, Takumi Katsuragi, disassembled the Driver and hid it. It was discovered by Sento Kiryu, who used it as the power unit of the conversion device he built to help Misora Isurugi purify Fullbottles without knowing its true purpose.
In Episode 33, Evolto demands Sento Kiryu return the Evol-Driver to him within 24 hours or he will kill Taizan Himuro, who he has taken hostage. When Sento searches for the Evol-Driver in Takumi's files, a message saying "nobody knows" comes up. Sento enters the phrase as the password for Shinobu's files, enabling him to view his research on Evolto and the Driver. Recognizing it as the power unit for the conversion device, he retrieves the Driver and reassembles it. When Sento and Ryuga meet with Evolto for the exchange, they rescue Taizan with the help of Rogue and give him the Evol-Driver to run away with. He then gives it to Misora, but Utsumi takes it from her and throws it to Evolto, allowing him to transform.
Functionality
Transformation
To transform into Evol, Evolto inserts the Rider Evolbottle with one of the other Evolbottles and turns the EV Lever. This deploys the EV Ride Builder, which generates two halves of armor in the same manner as the Build Driver. At this point, the Driver will say "Are you ready?", asking if the user is prepared and ready for battle. The two halves of the the EV Ride Builder then combine around the user, completing the transformation. Madrogue instead uses Fullbottles to transform. Rather than generating two halves first, the Pain Ride Builder itself covers the user's body body and generates the suit before dispelling.
Finishers
While transformed, Evol/MadRogue initiates a finishing move by turning the Vortex Lever.
Evol's standard finisher in his main forms is the Evoltic Finish (エボルテックフィニッシュ, Eborutekku Finisshu).
This finisher has four variations:
- Evol generates an energy star map beneath his feet, which then transforms into swirling dark red and blue energy. The energy flows into his right foot before he delivers a side kick that causes the enemy to slide across the ground.
- Evol delivers a flaming punch covered in blue electricity that produces a giant shockwave.
- Evol generates an energy star map with swirling red and blue energy in front of his fist before delivering a flaming punch that sends the enemy flying.
- Evol delivers a roundhouse kick covered in swirling red and blue energy that releases blue electricity upon impact.
- Evol covers his fist in blue flames before delivering a punch that creates an energy construct of a dragon head upon impact.
This finisher has two variations:
- Evol covers his foot with orange energy and delivers a roundhouse kick that generates an energy star map with swirling red and orange energy upon impact and launches the enemy backward.
- Evol delivers a punch covered in flames and purple energy that produces an energy shockwave upon impact and launches the target backward.
Evol's standard finisher in Black Hole Form is the Black Hole Finish (ブラックホールフィニッシュ, Burakku Hōru Finisshu), which has four variations:
- Evol spins rapidly while surrounded by dark purple energy and electricity as a miniature black hole is generated behind him. The black hole then compresses into halo-like rings of energy that surround Evol as he collides with the opponent, launching the them backward along with another miniature black hole that then expands and traps the enemy. The black hole collapses in on itself as it and the opponent disappear before expanding again in an explosion. Finally, the explosion is reversed and the enemy is released from the black hole.
- Evol delivers a punch covered in purple energy that creates a small black hole upon impact, followed by an explosion.
- Evol creates a small black hole between his hands and launches it into the air. The black hole then enlarges to a massive size and consumes its surroundings, including entire buildings.
- Evol channels dark purple energy into his foot and performs a roundhouse kick, with a black hole surrounding his foot and another on the ground underneath him.
Evolto's finisher in his Phantom State is the Black Hole Break (ブラックホールブレイク, Burakku Hōru Bureiku), which has two variations:
- Evolto channels purple energy and uses it to create a black hole above him, which expands until it is larger than the planet Evolto is on and consumes it completely. Consuming a planet in this way will grant Evolto the Evolti Grasper gauntlets, bringing him closer to his Ultimate State.
- Evolto delivers a punch covered in red energy.
The finisher of Evol-Match (エボルマッチ, Eboru Matchi) forms is the Evoltic Attack (エボルテックアタック, Eborutekku Atakku)
- MadRogue: This finisher has six variations:
- MadRogue flies into the air with the Mad Night Flyer (マッドナイトフライヤー, Maddo Naito Furaiyā) wings and rams into the enemy while surrounded by purple energy.
- MadRouge leaps into the air and sprouts the Mad Night Flyers before delivering a flying dropkick covered in dark purple energy that leaves behind a trail of lightning.
- MadRogue delivers a side kick covered in purple energy.
- MadRogue performs a low kick covered in purple energy to an enemy on the ground. An energy gear appears and enlarges upon impact, creating a shockwave.
- MadRogue charges the Nebulasteam Rifle with purple steam and electricity before firing a steam projectile covered in purple energy.
- MadRogues unleashes two energy slashes from the Steam Blade that travel through the air and follows them up with a blast of purple energy from Nebulasteam Gun.
Evol and MadRogue can combine the powers of the Evol-Driver and a weapon to perform a powerful finisher.
- Kikanhou Finish/Full Bullet (機関砲フィニッシュ/フルバレット, Kikanhō Finisshu/Furu Baretto, lit. "Machine Gun Finish"): Evol summons the Hawk Gatlinger and fires a stream of large energy hawks.
- Pirate Finish/Kaizoku Densya (パイレーツフィニッシュ/海賊電車, Pairētsu Finisshu/Kaizoku Densya, lit. "Pirate Train"): MadRogue summons the Kaizoku Hassyar and fires a green and azure energy train that rams into the enemy several times.
- Crack Up Finish + Evoltic Attack: Rogue and MadRogue each perform a roundhouse kick covered in purple energy.
- Charge Crash (Same) + Evoltic Attack (Bike): Rogue charges his hand with blue energy while MadRouge charges his hand with red energy before the two Riders form a pool of water in front of them. A blue energy construct of a shark jumps out of the water and bites one of the enemy's projectiles, destroying it. The Machine Builder then jumps out of the water as well and binds the remaining two projectiles to its front tire before ramming into the enemy. [Zero Degree Flames]
Users (chronological order)
User | Kamen Rider | Episode Obtained | Description |
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Evolto/Soichi Isurugi/Ryuga Banjo/Sento Kiryu | The Final Weapon: Evol | Evolto's Evol-Driver was originally found by Soichi Isurugi on Mars near the Pandora Box. Once he arrived on Earth, Shinobu Katsuragi was asked by Evolto to restore it. After that, Takumi Katsuragi disassembled it into several parts, and Sento Kiryu incorporated it into Misora Isurugi's conversion device as a power unit.
The Evol-Driver was reassembled by Sento after holding Taizan Himuro hostage, later taken by Nariaki Utsumi. Once Evolto retrieved the belt, this allowed him to transform into Kamen Rider Evol. When Evolto possessed various hosts, the Evol-Driver was used by hosts for transformation. | |
Nariaki Utsumi | Mad World (first) Build NEW WORLD: Kamen Rider Grease (second) |
Evolto made a second Evol-Driver and offered it to Utsumi, under the condition that he join Evolto's cause. Although he initially refused, after Evolto kills Juzaburo Namba and the Washio Brothers, Utsumi pretend to be insane and pledged his loyalty to Evolto. Evolto then gave the second Evol-Driver to Utsumi, who used it with the Bat and Engine Fullbottles to become Kamen Rider MadRogue. According to Evolto, his belt was adjusted so that it can be used for human use. The driver is destroyed after Evol defeated MadRogue in the final battle.
After Utsumi regaining his memories in the New World, Sento had prepared a recreated Evol-Driver for Utsumi to transform into Kamen Rider MadRogue once again, to help Sento Kiryu fight Down Fall and protecing people. | |
Evolto/Joseph Rando | Ep.5 Goddess of Genesis and the Third Singularity | As part of Project Outsiders, Foundation X copied Evolto's DNA that remained on Earth, creating a clone of him alongside with a new Evol-Driver, allows it transform into Kamen Rider Evol-X in process. When the clone Evolto possessed Joseph Rando, the new Evol-Driver was used by Joseph for transformation. |
Kamen Riders
Behind the Scenes
Portrayal
The voice of Evol-Driver was provided by Tetsuo Kanao (金尾 哲夫, Kanao Tetsuo), who voiced Evolto/Blood Stalk in the series.
Notes
- The Evol-Driver's level cranking music is a modified version of the beginning to Ode to Joy, the symphony previously used in the opening scene of episode 29.
- The Evol-Driver is similar to the White Wizard Driver, the first upgrade-type Driver to possess the same core aspects as its base:
- Uses the same type of trinkets to transform.
- Most of the older trinkets have different announcements with the new Driver.
- Used primarily by an antagonist that pretended to be an ally.
- Produces more power than its base due to the background of the wielder.
- Ending announcements for transformations and finishers reference the background of the user.
- Like the Mach Driver Honoh, the Evol-Driver announces most of the inserted Fullbottles in the opposite language as the Build Driver, so that if the Bottle name in the Build Driver is in Japanese, the Evol-Driver will announce it in English and vice versa. Examples include[3]:
- Diamond = Houseki (宝石, Hōseki, lit."Jewel")
- Comic = Manga (マンガ )
- Taka = Hawk (ホーク, Hōku)
- Gatling = Kikanhou (機関砲, Kikanhō, lit. "Autocannon")
- Lion = Shishi (獅子, lit. "Lion")
- Soujiki = Cleaner (クリーナー, Kurīnā)
- Harinezumi = Hedgehog (ヘッジホッグ, Hejjihoggu)
- Syoubousya = Fire Rescue (ファイヤーレスキュー, Faiyā Resukyū)
- Kaizoku = Pirate (パイレーツ, Pairētsu)
- Densya = Train (トレーン, Torēn)
- Octopus = Tako (蛸, lit. "Octopus")
- Light = Denki (電気 , lit. "Electricity")
- Phoenix = Fushichou (不死鳥, lit. "Phoenix")
- Wolf = Ookami (狼, lit. "Wolf")
- Smapho = Keitai Denwa (携帯電話, lit. "Mobile phone")
- Unicorn = Ikkakujuu (一角獣, lit. "Unicorn")
- Keshigomu = Eraser (イレイサー, Irēsā)
- Rose = Bara (薔薇, lit. "Rose")
- Kuma = Bear (ベアー, Beā)
- Televi = Television (テレビジョン, Terebijon)
- Turtle = Kame (亀, lit. "Turtle")
- Watch = Tokei (時計, lit. "Clock")
- Kabutomushi = Beetle (ビートル, Bītoru)
- Dog = Inu (犬 lit. "Dog")
- Spider = Kumo (蜘蛛, lit. "Spider")
- Reizoko = Ice Box (アイスボックス, Aisu Bokkusu)
- Kujira = Whale (ホエール, Hoēru)
- Jet = Hikouki (飛行機, lit. "Airplane")
- Shika = Deer (ディアー, Diā)
- Tora = Tiger (タイガー, Taigā)
- Kirin = Giraffe (ジラフ, Jirafu)
- Senpuki = Fan (ファン )
- Same = Shark (シャーク, Shāku)
- Sai = Rhino (ライノ, Raino)
- Bat = Koumori (コウモリ, lit. "Bat")
- Engine = Hatsudouki (発動機, lit. "Prime mover")
- Hachi = Bee (ビー, Bī)
- Sensuikan = Submarine (サブマリン, Sabumarin)
- Obake = Ghost (ゴースト, Gōsuto)
- Magnet = Jishaku (磁石, lit. "Magnet")
- Separate Legend Rider Fullbottles are announced in the opposite language:
- Doctor = Isha (医者, lit. "Doctor")
- Mahoutsukai = Wizard (ウイザード, Uizādo)
- Yujou = Friendship (フレンドシップ, Furendoshippu)
- Lost Fullbottles and Namba Heavy Industries Ltd.'s Fullbottles/Gears are announced in the opposite language:
- Bat = Koumori (コウモリ, lit. "Bat")
- Castle = Shiro (城, Lit. "Castle")
- Fukurou = Owl (オウル, Ouru)
- Kuwagata = Stag Beetle (スタッグビートル, Sutagu Bītoru)
- Hammer = Tonkachi (とんかち, Lit. "Hammer")
- Shimauma = Zebra (ゼブラ, Zebura)
- Hasami = Scissors (シザース, Shizāsu)
- Crocodile Crack = Wani (ワニ, Lit. "Crocodile")
- Gear Engine = Hatsudouki (発動機, lit. "Prime mover")
- Gear Remocon = Remote Controller (リモートコントローラー, Rimōto Kontorōrā)
- When inserting a Legend Rider Fullbottle in the Evol-Driver, it will announce the Legend Rider's corresponding Final Form[4].
- Fourze = Cosmicstates (コズミックステイツ, Kozumikku Suteitsu)
- Wizard = Infinity Style (インフィニティスタイル, Infiniti Sutairu)
- Gaim = Kiwami Arms (極アームズ, Kiwami Āmuzu)
- Drive = Type Tridoron (タイプトライドロン, Taipu Toraidoron)
- Ghost = Mugen Damashii (ムゲン魂, Mugen Damashi, lit."Infinity Soul")
- Ex-Aid = Muteki Gamer (ムテキゲーマー, Muteki Gēmā)
- Unused Fullbottles:
- Kyoryu = Dinosaur (ダイノソー, Dainosō)
- Kappumen = Noodle (ヌードル, Nūdoru)
- Energy Drink = Kenkouinryou (健康飲料, lit. "Health drink")
- Keisatsukan = Police (ポリス, Porisu)
- However, it is unknown why there are certain Fullbottles (i.e. Tank, Tantei, USB Memory, etc.) that do not follow this trend.
- Some of them, specifically Tank, Lock, and the currently unreleased Kyoryu Fullbottle, trigger new transformation announcements for Evol when paired with the Rider Evolbottle. [5]
- Sounds for the F1, Gold, Scorpion, Kangaroo, Ichigou, Kuuga-OOO, Showa Rider and Heisei Rider Fullbottles are not included in the Evol-Driver.
- If the Super Sentai Fullbottle is inserted alongside the Rider System Evolbottle, it will announce "Evol Match" instead of "Creation". This is due to the Rider System Evolbottle sharing its pin layout with the Kamen Rider Fullbottle, which has a Best Match with the Super Sentai Fullbottle.[6]
Appearances
Kamen Rider Build
- Episode 32: Programmed Tragedy (mentioned only)
- Episode 33: The Final Weapon: Evol
- Episode 34: The Severing Best Match
- Episode 35: Tower of Destruction
- Episode 36: Evolto Hunts the Stars
- Episode 37: The Ultimate Phase
- Episode 38: Mad World
- Episode 39: The Genius is Unstoppable
- Episode 40: The Final Revolution
- Episode 41: The Truth of the Best Match
- Episode 42: Legacy of Doubt
- Kamen Rider Prime Rogue
- Episode 44: The End of Evolto
- Kamen Rider Build: Be The One (Flashback)
- Episode 45: The Scientist of Hope
- Episode 46: An Oath to Be The One
- Episode 47: Zero Degree Flames
- Episode 48: To The World of Love & Peace
- Episode 49: The Tomorrow Build Will Create
- Build NEW WORLD: Kamen Rider Cross-Z
- Build NEW WORLD: Kamen Rider Grease
- Kamen Rider Build: Final Stage
Kamen Rider Zi-O
Kamen Rider Outsiders