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Kamen Rider Cronus (仮面ライダークロノス, Kamen Raidā Kuronosu) is the ultimate reward in the game Kamen Rider Chronicle. Its power is awarded to the Ride-Player who manages to clear all main Bugster bosses in the game, claiming all of the Gashatrophies as proof of their victory, in order for the player to defeat the final boss, Gamedeus. To use its power requires the ultimate Bugster antibody which is resistant against all strains of the Bugster virus.
Currently, the form of Kamen Rider Cronus has been assumed by the following users:
The following Ride-Players have obtained the potential to assume this form, but never actually transformed into it:
Levels[]
- "Buggle Up! Ten wo Tsukame Rider! (Wow!) Kizame Chronicle! Ima koso Toki wa Kiwamareri! (Wow!)"
- ―transformation announcement[src]
- Height: 205.0 cm
- Weight: 101.0 kg
- Punching Power: 110.0 t
- Kicking Power: 120.7 t
- Maximum Jump Height: 96.0 m
- Maximum Running Speed: 100 m per 0.96 sec.
Chronicle Gamer (クロニクルゲーマー, Kuronikuru Gēmā) is the default form of Kamen Rider Cronus, activated by pressing the Bugvisor II's A Button, inserting the Master Kamen Rider Chronicle Gashat into the Buggle Driver II, and pressing the small red button next to the Gashat slot.
The power of Kamen Rider Cronus was originally meant to be awarded to whoever could progress through Kamen Rider Chronicle all the way to Gamedeus, due to its power being the only thing that can stop him.
In this form, Cronus outclasses every Rider with a level in terms of punching power, kicking power, and speed, though he loses only slightly to Ex-Aid Maximum Gamer Level 99 in terms of jump height. However, he is outclassed by Muteki Gamer in every area.
Cronus's true power lies in his ability to manipulate time. By pressing the A and B Buttons simultaneously on his Buggle Driver II, it allows Cronus to 'Pause' and 'Restart' time itself, letting him move freely while everything else in the battlefield is frozen.
Like other users of the Gashacon Bugvisor, Cronus uses the Gashacon Bugvisor II as his default weapon. Although in Taiga's case, Cronus can also use the other Gashacon Weapons.
After recycling all the Energy Items into his holder case, he gains a big advantage by only letting himself use them, making him an even bigger threat. However, the Energy Items were later reclaimed by Para-DX and used against Cronus.
Currently, his Level is unknown; however, he is clearly stronger than any Level seen so far.
Kamen Rider Cronus consists of the following parts:
- CR Head-CHR (CRヘッド-CHR, CR Heddo-CHR): Kamen Rider Cronus Chronicle Gamer's head.
- Eye Light Scope (アイライトスコープ, Ai Raito Sukōpu): Kamen Rider Cronus's "eyes". It can emit light for night battles and can also capture images comparable to a high- speed camera. It can also observe microscopic Bugster Virus.
- Chrono Blade Crown (クロノブレードクラウン, Kurono Burēdo Kuraun): Kamen Rider Cronus's horns. They can capture and identify motion and set tracking markers automatically. The radar on the internal monitor shows the positions of enemies, allies and energy items.
- Master Ride Hair (マスターライドヘアー, Masutā Raido Heā): Kamen Rider Cronus's "hair". It is coated with a blast-resistant coating.
- Dynamic Goggles (ダイナミックゴーグル, Dainamikku Gōguru): Kamen Rider Cronus's goggles. It protects the visual sensors from shocks and dirt and is coated with a blast-resistant coating.
- Sender Ear (センダーイヤー, Sendā Iyā): Kamen Rider Cronus's hearing sensors. It filters surrounding noise so Cronus only hears the necessary sounds. There is also a communication function for private conversations with specific parties.
- Air Fresh Guard (エアフレッシュガード, Ea Furesshu Gādo): An intake system within the helmet that filters out harmful substances in the air. It also regulates the suit's temperature and allows for underwater breathing.
- Long Life Guard (ロングライフガード, Rongu Raifu Gādo): Kamen Rider Cronus's chest armor. It disperses damage throughout the body to protect the chest. It becomes more protective with the passage of time.
- X Controller (エクスコントローラー, Ekusu Kontorōrā): Management module on the chest. It transitions to debug mode and systems control when activating the special attack.
- Sanctions Effector (サンクションズエフェクター, Sankushonzu Efekutā): A device within the chest plate. A system called Time Executor (タイムエグゼキューター, Taimu Eguzekyūtā) allows Cronus to control the passage of time within the game area. Its operation is linked with the buttons of the Buggle Driver II.
- Chrono Gear Suit (クロノギアスーツ, Kurono Gia Sūtsu): Kamen Rider Cronus's bodysuit. It uses the Bugster Virus to increase the rider's physical capability. The agility focused adjustments increase the rider's reaction time and the rider's skills will be reflected as attack power.
- Chrono Blade Shoulder (クロノブレードショルダー, Kurono Burēdo Shorudā): Kamen Rider Cronus's shoulder armor. It isolates itself from the surrounding space allowing Cronus to freely move in stopped time.
- CR Master Arm (CRマスターアーム, CR Masutā Āmu): Kamen Rider Cronus's arms. It has a function called Gain Over Riser (ゲインオーバライザー, Gein Ōba Raizā) that increases combat capabilities based on the rider's level and combat experience. The arms allow for quick responses for complicated attacks.
- Saver Fight Glove (セイヴァーファイトグローブ, Seivā Faito Gurōbu): Kamen Rider Cronus's gloves. It coordinates with the Gashacon weapons to optimize attacks. Its attack power is increased by 10% with each successful hit.
- CR Master Leg (CRグロウスレッグ, CR Masutā Reggu): Kamen Rider Cronus's legs. It has a function called Gain Over Riser (ゲインオーバライザー, Gein Ōba Raizā) that increases combat capabilities based on the rider's level and combat experience. Their high running speed allows the rider to attack quickly.
- Saver Fight Shoes (セイヴァーファイトシューズ, Seivā Faito Shūzu): Kamen Rider Cronus's shoes. It enables acrobatic movement such as airborne flight, adjustment of drop timing, and two-step jumps. Its attack power is increased by 10% with each successful hit.
- Mech Hundred Guard (メックハンドレッドガード, Mekku Handoreddo Gādo): Kamen Rider Cronus's black and green guard pieces. It is coated with a blast-resistant coating and can withstand attacks of 100t or less.
This form has three finishers:
- Buggle Driver II finisher:
- Critical Crews-Aid (クリティカルクルセイド, Kuritikaru Kuruseido): This finisher has three variations:
- Cronus performs an energized counter-clockwise reverse roundhouse kick with his left leg. While in action, a holographic clockwork appears beneath Cronus's feet, with the clock hands moving in synchronized manner with his counter-clockwise kick.
- Cronus performs a roundhouse kick covered in green energy with his right leg.
- Cronus leaps into the air with a golden projection of clockwork behind him and performs a dropkick covered in green energy. When he strikes the opponent, another clock projection appears at the point of impact.
- Critical Crews-Aid (クリティカルクルセイド, Kuritikaru Kuruseido): This finisher has three variations:
- Gashacon Bugvisor II finishers:
- Critical Sacrifice (クリティカルサクリファイス, Kuritikaru Sakurifaisu): Using Chainsaw Mode, Cronus can hurl large energy-based circular saw blades shaped like gears.
- Critical Judgment (クリティカルジャッジメント, Kuritikaru Jajjimento): Using Beamgun Mode, Cronus casts a barrage of energy projectiles at his target.
- "Buggle Up! Ten wo Tsukame Rider! (Wow!) Kizame Chronicle! Ima koso Toki wa Kiwamareri! (Wow!)"
- ―transformation announcement[src]
- Height: 205.0 cm
- Weight: 102.0 kg
- Punching Power: 119.0 t
- Kicking Power: 124.0 t
- Maximum Jump Height: 108.0 m
- Maximum Running Speed: 100 m per 0.89 sec.
This form is an upgrade form of Chronicle Gamer, and it is obtained by fusing with Gamedeus's Virus. Not only does Cronus retain all of his previous abilities, but his stats are also slightly enhanced as well.
Claiming himself to be the true last boss of Kamen Rider Chronicle, this form is shown to be very powerful, as he was able to fight Ex-Aid's Muteki Gamer, Snipe's Level 50 and Brave's Level 100 at once. He even defeated the second Cronus without much effort. Armed with Gamedeus's Deus Rusher and Deus Rampart, he can use all channeling techniques Gamedeus used. His shield, the Deus Rampart, can extend it's claw into a long arm that can shoot lightning and can be stretched like a tentacle.
- Powers and Abilities
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- Reprogramming Immunity
- When Ex-Aid tried to reprogram him, it was proved to be useless on him.
- Short-Range Teleportation
- He was able to disappear in a red flash, then reappeared many steps forward to surprise his enemies.
- Crimson Exploding Dragon Sword (紅蓮爆竜剣, Guren Bakuryū Ken)
- He empowers his sword in red energy, which turns into a red dragon and fly around when he slash his opponent for the first time. Moments later, the dragon is absorded back into the sword, which would create a huge explosion on the second slash. The attack is strong enough to knock back even Ex-Aid Muteki Gamer and de-transform Brave Level 100 and Snipe Level 50 at the same time.
Gamedeus Cronus consists of the following parts:
- GC Head (GCヘッド, GC Heddo): Kamen Rider Cronus Chronicle Gamer's head.
- Bloodshot Scope (アイライトスコープ, Ai Raito Sukōpu): Gamedeus Cronus' visual sensors. They can emit light for night battles and can also capture images comparable to a high- speed camera. It can also observe microscopic Bugster Virus.
- GC Blade Crown (GCブレードクラウン, GC Burēdo Kuraun): Gamedeus Cronus' horns. They can capture and identify motion and set tracking markers automatically. The radar on the internal monitor shows the positions of enemies and their remaining physical strength.
- Chaos Ride Hair (ケイオスライドヘアー, Keiosu Raido Heā): Gamedeus Cronus' "hair". It is coated with a blast-resistant coating.
- Dynamic Goggles (ダイナミックゴーグル, Dainamikku Gōguru): Gamedeus Cronus' goggles. They protects the visual sensors from shocks and dirt and is coated with a blast-resistant coating.
- Sender Ear (センダーイヤー, Sendā Iyā): Gamedeus Cronus' hearing sensors. They filters surrounding noise so Cronus only hears the necessary sounds. There is also a communication function for private conversations with specific parties.
- Air Fresh Guard (エアフレッシュガード, Ea Furesshu Gādo): An intake system within the helmet that filters out harmful substances in the air. It also regulates the suit's temperature and allows for underwater breathing by storing compressed air.
- Mastermind Guard (マスターマインドガード, Masutāmaindo Gādo): Gamedeus Cronus' chest armor. It disperses damage throughout the body to protect the chest. Also, it is possible to fully recover physical strength in a dozen seconds with its self-repair function, but if a large damage is received during recovery, all defense functions will temporarily stop.
- Deus Controller (デウスコントローラー, Deusu Kontorōrā): Management module on the chest. It activates the special abilities of Bugsters as well as summons the Deuslasher and Deus Rampart.
- Sanctions Effector (サンクションズエフェクター, Sankushonzu Efekutā): A device within the chest plate. A system called Time Executor (タイムエグゼキューター, Taimu Eguzekyūtā) allows Cronus to control the passage of time within the game area. Its operation is linked with the buttons of the Buggle Driver II.
- Bugs Gear Suit (バグスギアスーツ, Bugusu Gia Sūtsu): Gamedeus Cronus' bodysuit. It uses the Gamedeus virus to increase the rider's physical capability. The agility focused adjustments increase the rider's reaction time and the rider's skills will be reflected as attack power.
- GC Blade Shoulder (GCブレードショルダー, GC Burēdo Shorudā): Gamedeus Cronus' shoulder armor. It isolates itself from the surrounding space, allowing Cronus to freely move in stopped time.
- GC Master Arm (GCマスターアーム, GC Masutā Āmu): Gamedeus Cronus' arms. It has a function called Gain Over Riser (ゲインオーバライザー, Gein Ōba Raizā) that increases combat capabilities based on the rider's level and combat experience. The arms allow for quick responses for complicated attacks.
- Dead End Glove (デッドエンドグローブ, Deddo Endo Gurōbu): Gamedeus Cronus' gloves. They can send the Gamedeus virus into equipment through the glove surface to enhance its performance. Its attack power is increased by 10% with each successful hit.
- GC Master Leg (GCグロウスレッグ, GC Masutā Reggu): Gamedeus Cronus' legs. It has a function called Gain Over Riser (ゲインオーバライザー, Gein Ōba Raizā) that increases combat capabilities based on the rider's level and combat experience. Their high running speed allows the rider to attack quickly.
- Dead End Shoes (デッドエンドシューズ, Deddo Endo Shūzu): Gamedeus Cronus' shoes. It enables acrobatic movement such as airborne flight, adjustment of drop timing, and two-step jumps. Its attack power is increased by 10% with each successful hit.
- Mech Activator (メックアクティベイター, Mekku Akutibeitā): Gamedeus Cronus' guard pieces. The activate the Gemdeus virus throughout the whole body by utilizing the stress of the user from being attacked. Over time, all abilities are strengthened and it will be possible to evolve into a new battle mode.
This form's finisher is the Critical Crews-Aid (クリティカルクルセイド, Kuritikaru Kuruseido): Cronus strikes his target with an energized, reverse roundhouse kick. While in action, a holographic clockwork appears beneath Cronus's feet, with the clock hands moving in synchronized manner with his counter-clockwise kick. Unlike his original form, the holographic clockwork becomes dark red. This kick is strong enough to counter-attack the same kick from the second Cronus.
Appearances: Ex-Aid Episodes 43, 44
- "Gachan! Level Up! (Dramatic music) Rider Chronicle! A Gacha! Ten wo Tsukame Rider! Kizame Chronicle! Ima koso Toki wa Kiwamareri! (Upbeat dramatic hard rock music)"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
- Height: 205.0 cm
- Weight: 101.0 kg
- Punching Power: 110.0 t
- Kicking Power: 120.7 t
- Maximum Jump Height: 96.0 m
- Maximum Running Speed: 100m per 0.96 seconds
Chronicle Gamer (クロニクルゲーマー, Kuronikuru Gēmā) is the default form of Kamen Rider Cronus, accessed by inserting two Kamen Rider Chronicle Gashats into the Gamer Driver and pulling the lever. The Gashat in the first slot is required to enter the last boss stage, while the second slot requires the Gashat of a Ride-Player that has cleared all prior bosses (in this case Nico's).
The power of Kamen Rider Cronus was originally meant to be awarded to whoever could progress through Kamen Rider Chronicle all the way to Gamedeus, due to its power being the only thing that can stop him.
Despite Kuroto Dan's original intention for the power of Kamen Rider Cronus to only be given to those who have specifically developed the perfect Bugster antibody, which should have taken a decade, Taiga is able to access this form through the relatively high level of Bugster virus immunity he built up over the five years since first using Proto Bang Bang Shooting. However, as noted by Masamune, this didn't let him completely master Cronus' power.
Due to the original Cronus fusing with Gamedeus, Taiga decided to become the second Cronus to defeat Gamedeus Cronus. As this version of Cronus is accessed via the Gamer Driver, Cronus can summon any of the Gashacon Weapons at his disposal.
Kamen Rider Cronus consists of the following parts:
- CR head-CHR (CRヘッド-CHR, CR Heddo-CHR): Kamen Rider Cronus Chronicle Gamer Head.
- Eye Light Scope (アイライトスコープ, Ai Raito Sukōpu): Kamen Rider Cronus's "eyes". It can emit light for night battles and can also capture images comparable to a high- speed camera. It can also observe the microscopic Bugster Virus.
- Blade Crown (ブレードクラウン, Burēdo Kuraun): Kamen Rider Cronus's horns. They can capture and identify motion and set tracking markers automatically. The radar on the internal monitor shows the positions of enemies, allies and energy items.
- Master Ride Hair (マスターライドヘアー, Masutā Raido Heā): Kamen Rider Cronus's "hair". It is coated with a blast-resistant coating.
- Dynamic Goggles (ダイナミックゴーグル, Dainamikku Gōguru): Kamen Rider Cronus's goggles. It protects the visual sensors from shocks and dirt and is coated with a blast-resistant coating.
- Sender Ear (センダーイヤー, Sendā Iyā): Kamen Rider Cronus's hearing sensors. It filters surrounding noise so Ex-Aid only hears the necessary sounds. There is also a communication function for private conversations with specific parties.
- Air Fresh Guard (エアフレッシュガード, Ea Furesshu Gādo): An intake system within the helmet that filters out harmful substances in the air. It also regulates the suit's temperature and allows to breathe underwater.
- Life Guard (ライブガード, Raifu Gādo): Kamen Rider Cronus's chest armor. It disperses damage throughout the body to protect the chest.
- X Controller (エクスコントローラー, Ekusu Kontorōrā): Management module on the chest. It transitions to debug mode and systems control when activating the special attack.
- Sanctions Effector (サンクションズエフェクター, Sankushonzu Efekutā): A device within the chestplate. A system called Time Executor (タイムエグゼキューター, Taimu Eguzekyūtā) allows Cronus to control the passage of time within the game area. As Taiga does not have a Buggle Driver II, he cannot use Cronus's pause and reset abilities.
- Chrono Gear Suit (クロノギアスーツ, Kurono Gia Sūtsu): Kamen Rider Cronus's bodysuit. It uses the Bugster Virus to increase the rider's physical capability. The agility focused adjustments increase the rider's reaction time and the rider's skills will be reflected as attack power.
- Chrono Shoulder (クロノショルダー, Kurono Shorudā): Kamen Rider Cronus's shoulder armor. It isolates itself from the surrounding space allowing Cronus to freely move in stopped time.
- CR Arm (CRアーム, CR Āmu): Kamen Rider Cronus's arms. It has a function called Gain Over Riser (ゲインオーバライザー, Gein Ōba Raizā) that increases combat capabilities based on the rider's level and combat experience. The arms allow for quick responses for complicated attacks.
- Saver Glove (セイヴァーグローブ, Seivā Gurōbu): Kamen Rider Cronus's gloves. It coordinates with the Gashacon weapons to optimize attacks. Its attack power is increased by 5% with each successful hit.
- CR Leg (CRレッグ, CR Reggu): Kamen Rider Cronus's legs. It has a function called Gain Over Riser (ゲインオーバライザー, Gein Ōba Raizā) that increases combat capabilities based on the rider's level and combat experience. Their high running speed allows the rider to attack quickly.
- Saver Shoes (セイヴァーシューズ, Seivā Shūzu): Kamen Rider Cronus's shoes. It enables acrobatic movement such as airborne flight, adjustment of drop timing, and two-step jumps. Its attack power is increased by 5% with each successful hit.
- Hundred Guard (ハンドレッドガード, Handoreddo Gādo): Kamen Rider Cronus's black and green guard pieces. It is coated with a blast-resistant coating and can withstand attacks of 100t or less.
This form's finisher is the Rider Critical Crews-Aid, a copy of the Buggle Driver II Cronus' normal version of Critical Crews-Aid, though notably weaker than Gamedeus Cronus' version. It wasn't clearly seen how this finisher was activated, though it involved the Kimewaza Slot Holder, likely moving the second Kamen Rider Chronicle Gashat there.
This form is exclusive to episode 43.Legend Rider Devices[]
A special Kamen Rider Chronicle Gashat (Memorial Finish ver.) (仮面ライダークロニクルガシャット (メモリアルフィニッシユVer.), Kamen Raidā Kuronikuru Gashatto Memoriaru Finisshu Ver.) was released in 2017.
- "(Digital beeping) Cronus!"
- ―Activation announcement[src]
- "Toki o tsukasadoru kami no chikara kyuukyoku no last boss Rider wa... Cronus da!
Translation: The ultimate last boss rider with the power of a god who controls time is... Cronus! (時を司る神の力究極のラスボスライダーは…クロノスだ! )" - ―Secondary activation announcement[src]
- "Rider Time! (Chronicle Gamer transformation music]]) Buggle Up! Cronus!"
- ―Transformation announcement in the Ziku-Driver's right-hand slot[src]
- "(Right-hand Ridewatch's announcement)! Armor Time! (Chronicle Gamer transformation music]]) Buggle Up! Cronus!"
- ―Transformation announcement in the Ziku-Driver's left-hand slot[src]
- "Finish Time! Cronus! Zeppan Time (Break/Burst/Jack)!"
- ―Finisher announcement in left-hand slot[src]
Cronus Ridewatch (クロノスライドウォッチ, Kuronosu Raidowotchi): Based on Kamen Rider Cronus, this Ridewatch would provide access to the CronusArmor. It is dated 2016. This Ridewatch was one of the five winners of a poll held by Bandai to select Riders to be used in a five-pack of DX Ridewatches.
Notes[]
- Cronus' face mask is reminiscent of Genm, as initial scans of Sports Action Gamer Level 3 show blinkers with a similar design to the visor of Kamen Rider Cronus.
- The design ties into the connection between the two Riders with Masamune being Kuroto's father and the design of the visor appears as a crown as opposed to just an ornate frame.
- In a sense, Cronus's design also mirrors Ex-Aid, as both Masamune and Emu were the earliest individuals to be infected with the Bugster Virus.
- Each Kamen Rider or Gamer is based on its Gashat's cover art, with Cronus being an exception as Cronus himself is a character of Kamen Rider Chronicle silhouetted on the cover art.
- Original toy catalogue scans had the Bugvisor II colored green, being the negative of the original Bugvisor's purple and more closely matching Kamen Rider Cronus' color scheme. However, the final prop color was shifted to a shade of cyan instead, presumably to better match Kamen Rider Poppy, who was also a user of the Bugvisor II.
- As mentioned in episode 33, Cronus' Pause ability is also akin to pausing a video game in real life, as Cronus, being the "player", is the only one who is able to move around during a paused game, with the Buggle Driver II acting similar to a game controller of a video game console.
Appearances[]
- Kamen Rider Ex-Aid
- Episode 32: Judgment Received!
- Episode 33: Company Reform!
- Episode 34: Accomplished Rebirth!
- Episode 35: Rescue the Partner!
- Episode 36: Perfect Invincible GAMER!
- Episode 37: Resolution of The White Knight!
- Episode 38: Period with Tears
- Episode 39: Goodbye Me!
- Episode 40: Destiny Reboot!
- Episode 41: Reset Game!
- Episode 42: God Arrives!
- Episode 43: White Coat License
- Episode 44: The Last Smile
- Episode 45: Endless Game
- Kamen Rider Ex-Aid Trilogy: Another Ending
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "TV Asahi's stats for Cronus Chronicle Gamer". https://www.tv-asahi.co.jp/ex-aid/rider/cronus_chroniclegamer/000.html.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Kamen Rider Official's page for Cronus Chronicle Gamer". https://www.kamen-rider-official.com/zukan/forms/144.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "TV Asahi's stats for Gamedeus Cronus". https://www.tv-asahi.co.jp/ex-aid/rider/gamedeus_cronus/000.html.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Kamen Rider Official's page for Gamedeus Cronus". https://www.kamen-rider-official.com/zukan/phantoms/71.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "TV Asahi's stats for Cronus (Gamer Driver version)". https://www.tv-asahi.co.jp/ex-aid/rider/cronus_hanaya_taiga_ver/000.html.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Kamen Rider Official's page for Cronus Chronicle Gamer (Gamer Driver)". https://www.kamen-rider-official.com/zukan/forms/147.