Kamen Rider Kuuga (仮面ライダークウガ) is a Japanese tokusatsu television series. It is the 10th installment in the popular Kamen Rider series of tokusatsu shows. It was a joint collaboration between Ishimori Productions and Toei, and was shown on TV Asahi from January 30, 2000 to January 21, 2001.Characters
- Yusuke Godai (五代雄介, Godai Yūsuke)
- : The young adventurer who changes into Kuuga.
- Kaoru Ichijo (一条薫, Ichijō Kaoru)
- : The police inspector who assists Godai in fighting the Grongi..
- Sakurako Sawatari (沢渡桜子, Sawatari Sakurako)
- : A friend of Godai who translates the ancient writings of the "Rinto" as well as deciphering Kuuga's other powers.
- The Grongis / Unidentified Beings (グロンギ族/未確認生命体, Gurongi Zoku / Mikakunin Seimeitai)
- : Mysterious ancient Creatures. They kill people because it is a game for them.
- Lady of Rose Tatoo (バラのタトゥの女, Bara no Tatoo no Onna)
- : The Judge of the Grongi's game. Ra・Baruba・De
- N・Daguba・Zeba (ン・ダグバ・ゼバ)
- : The leader of the Grongi tribe who was responsible for resurrecting the Grongis in modern times. He appears to have killed other Grongi as well.
Trivia
- The name "Kuuga" derived from the word "kuwagata" (クワガタ), the Japanese equivalent of stag beetle, after which the character design was modelled.
- Kuuga is the Kamen Rider with most forms to date, 11 in total. He could change his body colour proper to each form.
- * Growing Form (white)
- **The weakest form of Kuuga.In the first episode, Yusuke wears the belt to fight the spider Grongi (Zu・Gumun・Ba) in episode 1 but is unable to fully utilize the power of the belt.Kuuga will turn white if he is injured & can't transform for 2 hours.
- * Mighty Form (Red)
- **Kuuga's Default Form. In this form Kuuga uses the 'Mighty Kick' to kill the monsters.
- * Dragon Form (Blue)
- **Dragon form uses a staff (Dragon Rod) that can be created out of any pole or stick-like object. His finishing move in this form is "Splash Dragon."
- * Pegasus Form (Green)
- **Pegasus form uses a crossbow (Pegasus Bow Gun) that can be created out of any gun-like object, commonly a pistol or revolver. His finishing move with the bow gun is "Blast Pegasus."
- * Titan Form (Purple)
- **In Titan form, Kuuga uses a sword (Titan Sword)that can be created out of pole or stick-like objects as well. His finishing move is "Calamity Titan."
- * Rising Mighty Form (Red + Gold)
- **Mighty form upgrade. The Anklet (Mighty Anklet) is equipped in the right leg. In this form Kuuga uses the 'Rising Mighty Kick' to kill the monsters.
- * Rising Dragon Form (Blue + Gold)
- **Dragon from uprade. Rising dragon form uses a staff (Rising Dragon Rod) that can be created out of any pole or stick-like object. His finishing move in this form is "Rising Splash Dragon."
- * Rising Pegasus Form (Green + Gold)
- **Pegasus from uprade. Pegasus form uses a crossbow (Rising Pegasus Bow Gun) that can be created out of any gun-like object, commonly a pistol or revolver. His finishing move with the bow gun is "Rising Blast Pegasus."
- * Rising Titan Form (Purple + Gold)
- **Titan form upgrade. In Titan form, Kuuga uses a sword (Rising Titan Sword)that can be created out of pole or stick-like objects as well. His finishing move is "Rising Calamity Titan."
- * Amazing Mighty Form (Black + Gold)
- **Similar to the Rising Mighty form but black in color and much stronger. The Anklet(Mighty Anklet) is equipped in the both leg. In this form Kuuga uses the 'Amazing Mighty kick' to kill the monsters.
- * Ultimate Form (Black)
- **His most dangerous form, it combines all the powers of the other forms, but the risk is that the user would become evil. Only used once in Episode 48 to fight against N・Daguba・Zeba.
The Gurongis
-Zu Group- Leader:Zu・Zain・Da (ズ・ザイン・ダ)
- Zu・Gumun・Ba (ズ・グムン・バ)-Spider (クモ):Unidentified Beings 1
- Zu・Gooma・Gu (ズ・ゴオマ・グ)-Bat (コウモリ):Unidentified Beings 3
- Zu・Mebio・Da (ズ・メビオ・ダ)-Leopard (ヒョウ):Unidentified Beings 5
- Zu・Bazuu・Ba (ズ・バズー・バ)-Grass Hopper (バッタ):-Unidentified Beings 6
- Zu・Gujiru・Gi (ズ・グジル・ギ)-Whale (クジラ):Unidentified Beings 7
- Zu・Garuga・Da (ズ・ガルガ・ダ)-Kangaroo (カンガルー):Unidentified Beings 8
- Zu・Miuji・Gi (ズ・ミウジ・ギ)-Sea Slug (ウミウシ):Unidentified Beings 9
- Zu・Gazubo・De (ズ・ガズボ・デ)-Pitcher Plant (ウツボカズラ):Unidentified Beings 10
- Zu・Daago・Gi (ズ・ダーゴ・ギ)-Octopus (タコ):Unidentified Beings 11
- Zu・Nezuma・Da (ズ・ネズマ・ダ)-Mouse (ネズミ):Unidentified Beings 12A
- Zu・Nezumo・Da (ズ・ネズモ・ダ)-Mouse (ネズミ):Unidentified Beings 12B
- Zu・Jamoru・Re (ズ・ジャモル・レ)-Gecko (ヤモリ):Unidentified Beings 13
- Zu・Zain・Da (ズ・ザイン・ダ)-Rhinoceros (サイ):Unidentified Beings 22
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