Shin Kazamatsuri

This article is about a Rider in the film Shin Kamen Rider: Prologue.

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What is the story behind Shin Kazamatsuri's transformation into Kamen Rider Shin?

Shin Kazamatsuri's transformation into Kamen Rider Shin, a Cyborg Soldier Level 3 mutant, is orchestrated by a foundation. This change thrusts him into a dispute between the CIA and the foundation that facilitated his transformation.

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Why did Shin Kazamatsuri give up his chances for fame to help his father?

Professional motorcyclist Shin Kazamatsuri forwent his shot at fame to aid his father, Daimon Kazamatsuri, in his noble cause. He became a test subject for his father's disease-curing experiment, oblivious to the ulterior motives of his father's partner and the nefarious organization backing them.

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What is the significance of Shin being a Cyborg Soldier Level 3 mutant?

Shin Kazamatsuri, recognized as Shin Kamen Rider, is designated as a Cyborg Soldier Level 3 mutant. This status indicates that Shin's body has been augmented at a cellular level, integrating diverse genetic information. Consequently, he morphs into a heavily mutated, insect-like humanoid possessing superior strength and healing capabilities. Nonetheless, as a Level 3 cyborg, he is unable to revert to his human form and requires refurbishment for skill enhancement, as he lacks the capacity for growth or battle experience accumulation.

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What is unique about the Shin Kamen Rider suit?

The Shin Kamen Rider suit is a refined version of the original, emphasizing the Rider's cyborg nature while retaining classic features like exposed hair and neck, and leather attire. The design process was challenging, aiming to surpass past versions like Kamen Rider The First/The Next and Kamen Rider Black. The final design returned to the original concept with minor modifications.

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History[]

Shin Kazamatsuri is a professional motorcyclist who gave up his chances for fame to help his father Daimon Kazamatsuri make a positive change in the world by volunteering as a test subject for his experiment to cure diseases, oblivious to the mad ambitions of his father's partner, and the true goal of the sinister organization funding them.

Haunted by horrifying nightmares that seem all too real and struggling to maintain some semblance of normality in his life, he struggles to uncover the conspiracy weaving around him as his life crumbles apart. With fear and apprehension dampening his resolve, he turns to the few friends and family he has left for solace, not completely understanding the danger they face by becoming involved.

Although he overcame treacherous enemies and learned how to control his mutant form, he eventually comes to walk the bitter path all true Riders follow, a path that embraces isolation and forfeits one's own happiness. In distancing himself from his former humanity, he loses his friends, family, and the few remaining allies that helped him escape from the grasp of the Syndicate. In the end, it is his resolve and strong sense of justice that keeps him going.

With the death of his girlfriend, Ai Asuka, Shin finally clears himself of his doubts and takes upon the resolve to destroy the Foundation with his power. After a confrontation with the scientist who shot Ai, Shin comes to her side in her last moments and with her dying breath, she begs Shin to take care of their child, who may still be alive due to inheriting Shin's mutant abilities.

In his final showdown with Goujima, Shin triumphs and finishes him off with a savage decapitation finisher. When the cyborg attempts to perform one last surprise attack through a hidden bomb in his head, Shin throws the head aside and narrowly avoids the fatal blast.

Upon attempting to escape, Shin enters a short confrontation with the CIA and the Foundation, where he narrowly avoids capture through the interference of the Agent that was pursuing him.

In the final scene of the movie, Shin carries his deceased girlfriend through a dark tunnel. As he looks up, his child telepathically communicates with him, alerting Shin to the possibility that his child indeed inherited his mutation, and thus, is still alive within Ai. With this knowledge in mind, Shin smiles and continues to carry Ai's body with new found hope in his heart, as a psychic apparition of his son guides him with a light.

All Riders vs. Dai-Shocker[]

Shin, along with every other Showa Rider, appears in Kamen Rider Decade: All Riders vs. Dai-Shocker. In the Internet spin-off films accompanying the movie, Shin is identified as the 13th official Kamen Rider of the Showa era. During the battle, he is seen fighting Bakeneko, Formica Pedes, Rat Fangire, Siomaneking, Mole Imagin and Geophilid Worm.

Let's Go Kamen Riders[]

A mishap caused by the Greeed Ankh unintentionally altered the timeline which enabled Shocker to utilize a Cell Medal to create the Shocker Greeed which defeated the Double Riders and seemingly erased the legacy of the Kamen Riders from history. In 2011, after Kamen Rider New Den-O's attempt to repair the damage, he along with Kamen Rider OOO and M-Ankh awaited execution. However, it was revealed the Double Riders had their brainwashing removed by a Shocker scientist.

The Double Riders joined with New Den-O and OOO to fight Shocker's forces, but were eventually defeated. When the order was given to kill everyone, V3 suddenly appeared, asserting that there were more than four Riders. V3 was soon followed by all the other revived riders that came after him, including Shin, as even though Rider history was changed, the people's memories haven't changed.

After the riders were united, they faced off against Shocker's Great Leader. Later, when joined by a force of extra Riders, Shin and all the other riders got on their motorcycles and performed the "All Rider Break", ramming into the Rock Great Leader and defeating it once and for all. ^{[OOO, Den-O, All Riders: Let's Go Kamen Riders]}

• Although Shin's human form isn't shown in the movie itself, he has no lines and isn't listed in the credits, Shin is confirmed to be Shin Kazamatsuri by the movie's official website.^[1]

Super Hero Taisen[]

Shin was among the Kamen Riders caught up in the 'Super Hero Taisen' incident. He was presumably sent to the dimensional rift, under the pretense of being defeated, by Captain Marvelous while he was apparently hunting the Riders. When his and Tsukasa's ruse was revealed, Shin and the other Riders appeared through the dimensional wall. Shin then fought alongside all the other Kamen Riders and Super Sentai against Dai-Shocker and Dai-Zangyack's Shocker-Zangyack Alliance. During the final battle, he is seen fighting Hades God Dagon with OhBlue and MammothRanger, and Armadillo Orphnoch and Gormin Sailors with the Boukengers. As Walz Gill and Ackdos Gill start blasting at everybody, Shin is in the background getting tossed into the air with the Gekirangers. ^{[Kamen Rider × Super Sentai: Super Hero Taisen]}

Kamen Rider Taisen[]

As one of the 15 Showa Riders, Shin fought in the battle against the 15 Heisei Riders in Zawame City. At some point during the fighting he was defeated by a Heisei Rider, turning into a Lockseed.

Shin was later released with all the other sealed Riders by Kamen Riders Gaim and ZX. United, all 30 Kamen Riders teamed-up to take down the revived Badan Empire.

After Badan was defeated, Shin fought with the Showa Riders in a final showdown against the Heisei Riders. Shin took on Den-O, enduring his Extreme Slash Full Charge. The battle was ended when Rider 1 and Gaim reconciled on the differences of the two sides of Kamen Riders. ^{[Heisei Rider vs. Showa Rider: Kamen Rider Taisen feat. Super Sentai]}

Super Hero Taisen GP: Kamen Rider 3[]

Due to the timeline alteration caused by Shocker, Shin became one of the brainwashed Riders in that timeline, donning the name of Shocker Rider Shin.

Following the Rider Grand Prix in which Drive emerged victorious over Rider 3, who was promptly integrated into the Great Leader of Shocker's Rider Robo form, Shin was among the Riders who attacked the trio of Black RX, Faiz and Mach. Ultimately, the Double Riders 1 and 2 made their appearance having survived their apparent demise from within the Rider Robo, and broke Shocker's brainwashing on the fallen Riders, enabling all Riders to unite in a final battle against Shocker.

Unfortunately, Shin was among the Riders whose existence was erased by the Rider Robo. This fate, however, was rendered moot when the Rider Robo was finally destroyed by Shurikenjin Tridoron, restoring Shin's place in history.

Saber + Zenkaiger: Superhero Senki[]

Though he was seemingly erased as a result of Asmodeus’ manipulations, he was restored back into existence once Touma Kamiyama had helped Shotaro regained his passion in drawing out the superheroes that he wants to draw out.

Appearances in other media[]

Kamen Rider SD[]

Shin has a cameo in the anime special, Kamen Rider SD. He is not presented as an active Kamen Rider like the others however, instead being presented along with many minor Kaijin from different Rider series.

Super Hero Taihen[]

Shin appears in the Super Hero Taihen net movie, Super Sentai Murder Mystery! You’re the Great Detective! as one of the suspects for the murders of Shinken Pink, Gosei Pink, and Gokai Pink, as the evidence collected suggests a "Hopper"-themed rider is behind it.

When it is revealed that net movie director Hiroyuki Kato was the murder culprit, Shin holds up Shinken Red's Shishi Disk and Shodophone as one of several Riders and Rangers holding Super Sentai and Kamen Rider merchandise respectively, when the Go-Busters explained to Kato that all the Riders love Super Sentai and vice versa.

Video Games[]

All Kamen Rider: Rider Generation[]

Kamen Rider Shin is a playable character the 2011 Nintendo DS video game All Kamen Rider: Rider Generation and its sequel, All Kamen Rider: Rider Generation 2. Both games give much more characterization and detail to Shin through his cut scene dialogue between bosses.

Kamen Rider Battle: Ganbaride[]

"To be added"

Kamen Rider Battle: Ganbarizing[]

"To be added"

Personality[]

to be added

Kamen Rider Shin[]

Rider Statistics^[2][3][4]

• Rider Height: 199.9 cm
• Rider Weight: 90 kg

Ability Parameters

• Punching Power: 2^[3]~2.8 t^{[3][note 1]}
• Kicking Power: 3^[3]~4.2 t^{[3][note 2]}
• Bite Power: 0.5~0.6 t^{[note 3]}
• Maximum Jump Height: 114 m^[2][3][4]
• Maximum Jump Distance: 232 m^[3]
• Maximum Running Speed: 100 m per 3.4 seconds^{[3][note 4]}

Categorized as a Cyborg Soldier Level 3 (改造兵士レベル3, Kaizou Heishi Reberu Surī) by the Syndicate, and colloquially dubbed the Masked Rider by both the Foundation and the CIA, Shin transforms into a heavily mutated, insect-like humanoid with enhanced strength and regenerative abilities. Through the intense gene therapy process he endured, the Grasshopper genes bonded to his cells give him a number of abilities which are only further enhanced through his body's mutation, such as an incredible jumping range, heightened senses, bolstered stamina, and phenomenal lower body strength allowing him to run at great strides and deliver kicks of intense force. In addition, he has limited telepathic communication with other mutants, including Onizuka and his own unborn son.

As his primary forms of offense, Kamen Rider Shin brandishes the High Vibration Nails (ハイバイブネイル, Hai Baibu Neiru) on his fingers, and the Spine Cutters (スパインカッター, Supain kattā) on his forearms, both of which he uses to violently disfigure and decapitate enemies. Both are highly acute and razor sharp, and when they're dull or break, Shin can quickly replace them through his advanced regeneration.

Intriguingly, despite his berserk fighting style and constant fear of the monster he might become, Shin is in full control of his mutant form, and actively attempted to avoid conflict throughout the events of the film, only fighting when directly provoked. Shin is mostly docile when idle or unprovoked, and is even able to identify others such as his father and Ai while mutated, even to the point of sharing a moment of comfort with Ai.

Despite his preference for using his arms as weapons, Shin is capable of performing the Shin Rider Kick (真ライダーキック, Shin Raidā Kikku)^[5], as seen when he participated in the All Rider Kick. ^{[Kamen Rider Decade: All Riders vs. Dai-Shocker]}

In Kamen Rider Fourze the Net Edition: Everyone, Class is Here!, Shin's strength is played for laughs, with his High Vibration Nails and Spine Cutters causing severe pain to Fourze with just a simple handshake.

Fighting Style[]

Shin is a melee range fighter without any martial art skill. Despite this, his animalistic instinct and strength alone enables Shin to defeat his opponents with ferocious attacks. Due to this fighting style, Shin lacks any true finishing technique.

Abilities[]

• Regeneration:: Shin is able to regenerate from most wounds.
• Psychic abilities: Shin has a psychic link with other experiments of Giichi Onizuka, enabling him to sense their presence, share their memories, and communicate with them telepathically.

Legend Rider Devices[]

• Rider Card
• Wizard Ring
• Lockseed
• Ridewatch

• KamenRide
• Final AttackRide

KamenRide: Shin (カメンライドシン, Kamenraido Shin) is the Kamen Ride Card which contains the power of Kamen Rider Shin. In All Riders vs. Dai-Shocker, Decade Complete Form Jumbo Formation performed the Final Dimension Kick, a variation of the Dimension Kick, transforming the Shōwa Riders, including Shin, and Heisei Riders into Kamen Ride cards for Decade to travel through as opposed to Final Attack Ride cards before hitting the target.

In theory, this card would allow Kamen Rider Decade to transform into Shin.

Final AttackRide: Shin (ファイナルアタックライドシン, Fainaru Attakuraido Shin)

This Shin Wizard Ring (シンウィザードリング, Shin Wizādo Ringu) which bears the likeness of Kamen Rider Shin is exclusive to Kamen Rider Wizard's Wizard Ring toyline. When used by a Wizardriver wearer, it would be able to summon Kamen Rider Shin. Have Normal and green variant versions.

Shin Wizard Ring

Shin Wizard Ring (Green)

Kamen Rider Shin Lockseed (仮面ライダーシンロックシード, Kamen Raidā Shin Rokkush��do): A Lockseed bearing the likeness of Kamen Rider Shin, created when Shin was defeated in the battle between the Showa Riders and Heisei Riders. ^{[Heisei Rider vs. Showa Rider: Kamen Rider Taisen feat. Super Sentai]} The core image depicts Shin's headshot while the lid backside image depicts his signature pose. When inserted into a Sengoku Driver or when channeled through the Showa Rider Lockseed, it would allow an Armored Rider to assume Shin Arms (シンアームズ, Shin Āmuzu). It is styled for Gaim, Kurokage, Bujin Gaim, and Kamuro in the toyline.

• Transformation: Shin Arms: Kaizou Heishi Level 3!
  • Squash: High Vibration Nail (ハイバイブ・ネイル, Haibaibu Neiru)
  • Au Lait: Spine Cutter (スパインカッター, Supain Kattā)
  • Sparking: Shin Rider Kick (真ライダーキック, Shin Raidā Kikku)

Shin Lockseed
(locked & closed)

Shin Lockseed
(locked & opened)

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"(Digital beeping) Shin!"

―Activation announcement^[src]

"Tatakai no joshou! Batta no idenshi to yuugou shita Kaizou Heishi Level 3 wa...Shin da! (戦いの序章！バッタの遺伝子と融合した改造兵士レベル3は…シンだ！, Tatakai no joshou! Batta no idenshi to yuugou shita Kaizou Heishi Level 3 wa...Shin da!)

Translation: The beginning of the battle! The Cyborg Soldier Level 3 fused with grasshopper genes is... (Clock ticking noise) Shin!"

―Secondary activation announcement^[src]

"Rider Time! (Digital beeping and orchestral music) Shin!"

―Transformation announcement in the Ziku-Driver's right-hand slot^[src]

"Armor Time! (Digital beeping and orchestral music) Shin!"

―Transformation announcement in the Ziku-Driver's left-hand slot^[src]

"Finish Time! Shin! High Vibe Time (Break/Burst/Jack)!"

―Finisher announcement in left-hand slot^[src]

Shin Ridewatch (シンライドウォッチ, Shin Raidowotchi): Based on Kamen Rider Shin, this Ridewatch would provide access to the ShinArmor. It is dated 1992.

Shin Ridewatch

Shin Ridewatch (Inactive)

Relationships[]

Family[]

Daimon Kazamatsuri
Father
(deceased)

Ai Asuka
Girlfriend
(deceased)

Shiin Kazamatsuri
Kamen Rider Shiin
Son

• Daimon Kazamatsuri: Shin's father.
• Ai Asuka: Shin's girlfriend.
• Shiin Kazamatsuri/Kamen Rider Shiin: Shin's son.

Allies[]

• Takuya Yuuki: to be added
• Seira Fukamachi: to be added

Enemies[]

Institute of Super Science[]

• Iwao Himuro: to be added
• Goujima/Cyborg Soldier Level 2: to be added
• Giichi Onizuka/Cyborg Soldier Level 3: to be added

Behind the scenes[]

The eponymous hero of the 1992 film Shin Kamen Rider: Prologue, Shin was the first of three Kamen Rider Series protagonists whom were introduced in the 1990s, officially labeled as Showa Riders despite debuting during the Heisei era due to the involvement of series creator Shotaro Ishinomori.

Portrayal[]

In Shin Kamen Rider: Prologue, Shin Kazamatsuri was portrayed by Shin Ishikawa (石川 真, Ishikawa Shin) (Played as Katsuhisa Ishikawa (石川 功久, Ishikawa Katsuhisa)). As Kamen Rider Shin, his suit actor was Jiro Okamoto (岡元 次郎, Okamoto Jirō).

• In Kamen Rider Decade: All Riders vs. Dai-Shocker, his suit actor was Jiro Okamoto (岡元 次郎, Okamoto Jirō) once again.
• In OOO, Den-O, All Riders: Let's Go Kamen Riders, Shin was voiced by an unidentified voice actor and portrayed by an unidentified suit actor.
• In Kamen Rider × Super Sentai: Super Hero Taisen, Shin was portrayed by an unidentified suit actor.
• In Heisei Rider vs. Showa Rider: Kamen Rider Taisen feat. Super Sentai, Shin was voiced by Yuki Kubota (久保田 悠来, Kubota Yūki), who portrays Takatora Kureshima (Kamen Rider Zangetsu) in Kamen Rider Gaim.

Rider No.[]

As the Primary Rider of Shin Kamen Rider: Prologue, Shin Kazamatsuri as Kamen Rider Shin is labeled Kamen Rider #13 (仮面ライダー13号, Kamen Raidā Jūsangō) and Showa Rider #13 (昭和ライダー13号, Shōwa Raidā Jūsangō). ^{[Quiz! Decade Countdown!!]}

Before this definition in the Decade net movies, Kamen Rider Shin was considered Kamen Rider #12, as Kamen Rider Black RX was originally seen as a form change for Black rather than a separate Rider.

Kamen Rider Gaia[]

Before the name "Kamen Rider Shin" was decided, Shotaro Ishinomori originally planned for the character to be called "Kamen Rider Gaia" (仮面ライダーガイア, Kamen Raidā Gaia). The design of this Rider initially depicted a much more traditional looking Kamen Rider, before later designs switched to a "Kamen Rider Style Reform" version (resembling a man in a motorcycle helmet and modified riding jacket), eventually settling on the mutated grasshopper humanoid that would become Kamen Rider Shin.

This concept would later resurface in the manga Kamen Rider Eve -Masked Rider Gaia- via its protagonist Jun Kadowaki, and for a Kamen Rider character in Kazuhiko Shimamoto's Skull Man manga.

Notes[]

• Despite being described as a skilled motorcyclist, and even possessing a bike in human form, Shin is the first Primary Rider who does not possess a Rider Machine of his own.
  • However, on the cover of the Collector's Pack for OOO, Den-O, All Riders: Let's Go Kamen Riders, Shin is seen riding his personal motorcycle, implying that it would have been his Rider Machine if he ever used one.
  • In the animated end sequence of Heisei Rider vs. Showa Rider: Kamen Rider Taisen feat. Super Sentai, Shin is shown to be running instead of riding a bike with the other Kamen Riders.
• Kamen Rider Shin's KamenRide card erroneously depicts him with yellow eyes. This error continued with the Showa Rider Lockseed, but was corrected for the Kamen Rider Shin Lockseed.
• Shin is the first Kamen Rider to use his personal name as his Rider alias.
• Despite being given a voice in Kamen Rider Taisen and occasionally engaging in dialog in several subsequent entries in the franchise, Shin is never shown speaking while transformed in his own movie. Whether or not he gained the ability to speak over time or could speak all along throughout the movie is unknown.
• Shin is the first Rider overall to lack any sort of belt or transformation device whatsoever.
• In the Saber + Zenkaiger: Superhero Senki, a mannequin of Kamen Rider Shin was used during the gathering of Riders and Rangers and in certain shots, wooden pedestals can be spotted under his feet. This was due to the suit having been deteriorated and in poor condition to perform in action sequences.^[6]

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The 90's Movie Trilogy
Kamen Riders
Shin Kazamatsuri - Masaru Aso - Koji Segawa
Gear
Z-Bringer - J-Spirit - J-Crosser
Allies
Shin: Ai Asuka - Daimon Kazamatsuri - Takuya Yuuki - Shiin Kazamatsuri - Seira Fukamachi
ZO: Hiroshi Mochizuki - Seikichi Mochizuki - Dr. Mochizuki - Reiko - Kuroda - Nishimura - Miyazaki
J: Kana Kimura - Earth Spirits - Berry
Kamen Rider World: Yuki - Ayumi
Enemies
Institute of Super Science (Shin): Iwao Himuro - Goujima - Giichi Onizuka
Neonoid (ZO): Doras - Koumori Man - Kumo Woman
Fog (J): Fog Mother - Agito - Zu - Garai
Revived Monster Army (Kamen Rider World): Shadow Moon - Agito - Zu - Garai - Goujima - Rhinoceros Mutant
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