 This article is about an electronic toy in the Kamen Rider Series.
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The Vital Bracelet (バイタルブレス, Baitaru Buresu, lit. Vital Brace) is an electronic toy step counter/heart monitor wrist band device created by Bandai. The device utilizes gamification to encourage exercise and activity is monitored through the associated "VITAL BRACELET CHARACTERS Lab" app available to download on users' smartphones from both the App Store and Google Play markets. New characters can be uploaded into the device using an individual collectible memory card called a VMB.[1]
Originally created for the Digimon franchise as a standalone tie-in product to its Ghost Game anime, Bandai released new variations exclusively for the anniversaries of Kamen Rider (50th) and the Ultra Series (55th) during the summer of 2021. In particular, the Rider VB uses VBM cards called VS Cards. Some are based on a single Rider’s evolutionary line of form changes while others have a collection of Riders from a specific era or TV series. Depending on the users' performance both physically and in-game, characters can evolve in other forms or Riders.
At the special fall 2021 edition of SDCC, Bluefin Brands announced a US release for the device in 2022.[2]
The line of Rider memory cards ended in mid 2022 with no new updates, as the anniversary had ended and Bandai replaced the device with the newer BE model, which focused more on characters from popular anime.
Training[]
The system allows four different training programs:
Change Timer[]
Change Timer
The time it takes for a Kamen Rider to access new forms depends on the users' own personal progress.
- Note: The chart on the right represents the recommended amount of time needed to ascend to the next phase.
Vitality[]
If the user's Rider is in GOOD condition, point accumulation will have a x2 multiplier applied.
Users' can gain a certain number of "vitality points" the more daily activities they do. The faster the users' heartbeat is, the more points they gain. Points can also be gained through constant training and winning in combat. However the longer the user does not use the Vital Bracelet, the more points they will lose, and that will be shown through the mental state of the Rider on the bracelet.
Trophies[]
Trophies can be gained by clearing missions. Missions are distributed in varying difficulties, with the harder ones requiring more intensive use of the users' bodies but will award a larger number of trophies.
Win Rate[]
Win rate is determined by battles won through auto battles and battles with friends. A higher win rate can accelerate the rate at which the users' Rider can evolve, so it's recommended for users' to farm battles.
- Note: A Rider will disappear if the user loses three consecutive battles.
List of Kamen Rider VBM Cards[]
- 10 Showa Rider (50th Edition Vital Brace exclusive)- Kamen Rider 1 can evolve into the succeeding nine Showa Riders plus power up forms.
- Evolutions: Child, Adult Human to 1 (Original)
- Phase 4 Evolution Path: 2, V3, Riderman, X
- Phase 5 Evolution Path: Amazon, Stronger, Skyrider, Super-1, ZX
- Phase 6 Evolution Path: New 1, New 2, Skyrider (Power Up), Stronger Charge Up
- Kamen Rider Kuuga
- Evolutions
- Child ► Adult Human ► Growing
- Evolution Paths:
- Mighty ► Rising Mighty ► Ultimate Form (Red Eyes. ver)
- Dragon ► Rising Dragon ► Amazing Mighty
- Pegasus ► Rising Pegasus ► Rising Ultimate
- Titan ► Rising Titan ► Ultimate Form (Black Eyes. ver)
- Evolutions
Kamen Rider Zero-One Set (Vol. 1)[]
- Kamen Rider Zero-One
- Evolutions: Child, Adult Human to Zero-One Rising Hopper
- Phase 4 Evolution Paths: Rising Hopper (Powered Up), Valkyrie Rushing Cheetah, Vulcan Shooting Wolf, Ichi-Gata.
- Phase 5 Evolution Paths: Metal Cluster Hopper, Shining Assault Hopper, Vulcan Assault Wolf, Vulcan Lone Wolf, Valkyrie Lightning Hornet, Valkyrie Jackal Raider
- Phase 6 Evolution Path: Kamen Rider Zero-Two (Aruto ver.), RampageVulcan, Valkyrie Justice Serval, Kamen Rider Zero-Two (Is ver.)
- Kamen Rider Horobi
- Evolutions: Child, Adult Human to Sting Scorpion
- Phase 4 Evolution Paths: Sting Scorpion (Powered Up), Jin, Ikazuchi, 001
- Phase 5 Evolution Paths: Kamen Rider Jin Burning Falcon, Kamen Rider Naki, Kamen Rider Thouser, Kamen Rider Abaddon, Kamen Rider Lucifer, Zero-One Hellrising Hopper
- Phase 6 Evolution Paths: Kamen Rider Eden, Horobi Ark Scorpion, Kamen Rider Metsuboujinrai, Ark-One
Kamen Rider Ex-Aid set (Vol. 2)[]
A two pack of VB memory cards with data on the Riders of Ex-Aid.
- Kamen Rider Ex-Aid
- Evolutions: Child, Adult Human to Action Gamer Lv. 1
- Phase 4 Evolution Paths: Action Gamer Lv. 2, Robot Action Gamer Lv. 3, Brave Quest Gamer Lv. 2, Snipe Shooting Gamer Lv. 2
- Phase 5 Evolution Paths: Double Action Gamer Lv. X, Double Action Gamer Lv. XX, Brave Taddle Fantasy Lv. 50, Snipe Simulation Gamer Lv. 50, Ex-Aid Hunter Action Gamer Lv. 5
- Phase 6 Evolution Paths; Ex-Aid Hyper Muteki, Maximum Gamer Lv. 99, Brave Legacy Gamer Lv. 100, True Brave Legacy Gamer Lv. 50
- Kamen Rider Genm
- Evolutions: Child, Adult Human, Action Gamer Lv. 1
- Phase 4 Evolution Paths: Action Gamer Lv. 2, Lazer Bike Gamer Lv. 2, Lazer Chambara Bike Gamer Lv. 3, Ride-Player Nico
- Phase 5 Evolution Paths: Zombie Gamer Lv. X, Para-DX Puzzle Gamer Lv. 50, Para-DX Fighter Gamer Lv. 50, Lazer Proto Bike Gamer Lv. 0, Cronus Chronicle Gamer, Poppy Toki Meki Crisis Gamer Lv. X
- Evolution Phase 6 Paths: Gemma God Maximum Gamer Lv. Billion, Para-DX Perfect Knock Out Gamer Lv. 99, Gamedeus Cronus, Lazer Level X
Kamen Rider Build Set (Vol. 3)[]
- Kamen Rider Build[3]
- Evolutions: Child, Adult Human, Build RabbitTank
- Evolution Phase 4 Paths: Build RabbitTank w/Drill Crusher, Cross-Z Dragon, Grease
- Evolution Phase 5 Paths: Build RabbitRabbit, Build TankTank, Build RabbitTank Hazard, Cross-Z Charge, Great Cross-Z, Grease Blizzard
- Evolution Phase 6 Paths: Build Genius, Cross-ZBuild, Cross-Z Magma, Grease Perfect Kingdom
- Kamen Rider Rogue
