Ryo Murasame is Kamen Rider ZX, the tenth fictional superhero in the Kamen Rider franchise to bear the eponymous title. ZX holds the distinction of being the first Rider who did not star in his own television series. The character debuted in an eponymous manga series which began serialization on the July 1982 issue of the Japanese publication Television Magazine.
Although not too much of his personality is revealed because of his limited screen time, Murasame Ryo seemed to be a caring brother towards his sister. He also learned what it means to be a Kamen Rider through his predecessors and was unwilling to sacrifice others to defeat Badan. As serious and single-minded as he first appeared to be, Murasame also seems to be sociable as shown through his interaction with V3 and others.
Publication Information
- Protagonist : Ryo Murasame
- Japanese : 村雨 良
- Riders : Kamen Rider ZX
- Gender : Male
- HomeWorld : Earth (Main Timeline Continuity)
- Season : Kamen Rider ZX
- First Appeareance : Birth of the 10th! Kamen Riders All Together!!
- Last Appeareance : Super Hero Taisen GP : Kamen Rider 3
- Number of Appeareance : 1 (Special), 7 (Black RX), 5 (Movies)
- Potrayer : Shun Sugata
History
Ryo and his sister were shot down while flying in the Amazon jungle by a terrorist organization known as the Badan Empire and had both of them captured. Later, Badan kills his sister and turns Murasame into a cyborg warrior named ZX and brainwashes him; however, an accident enables him to regain his memory. Murasame decided to fight to avenge his sister. His first encounter with the past Kamen Riders is when he mistakes both Kamen Rider Super-1 and Riderman as soldiers of Badan. V3 arrived and stopped ZX, telling him that they're all enemies of Badan and want to destroy the Space Break System.
Birth of the 10th! Kamen Riders All Together!!
Ryo Murasame, voiced by Akira Kamiya in the radio drama and portrayed by Shun Sugata in the TV special) and his sister were shot down while flying in the Amazon jungle by a terrorist organization known as the Badan Empire and had both of them captured. Later, Badan kills his sister and turns Murasame into a cyborg warrior named ZX and brainwashes him; however, an accident enables him to regain his memory. Murasame becomes a Kamen Rider to avenge his sister. His first encounter with the past Kamen Riders is when he mistakes both Kamen Rider Super-1 and Riderman as soldiers of Badan.
Kamen Rider Black RX
ZX, alongside the other Ten veteran Kamen Riders, fought against secret forces of the Crisis Empire spread throughout the world, defeating them in each country. However, Crisis' main forces, in Japan, still remained and they prepared a final offensive. Rider 1 called all Riders to a meeting in a secret facility in Arizona in the United States, to prepare for the upcoming battle, where they'd go to help Kamen Rider Black RX, the Kamen Rider that was defending Japan at the time. The 10 Riders split into two groups, which fought against each other. Group 1: Rider 1, Rider 2, V3, Riderman and X; and Group 2: Amazon, Stronger, Skyrider, Super-1 and ZX.
Kamen Rider Spirits
In the Kamen Rider Spirits manga, Murasame is an evil rider of Badan Empire. Having his memory erased by Badan, Murasame becomes emotionless and fights against the 9 Kamen Riders and humanity. When Murasame regains his memory and realizes that his sister Shizuka was killed by Badan, he turns against them and eventually joining forces with other riders to destroy Badan and its evil leader Judo. However, he refuses the title of Kamen Rider initially, later he starts to call himself Kamen Rider ZX, although not considering himself official yet.
Kamen Rider Decade : All Riders vs. Dai-Shocker
To stop the fusion and destruction of the worlds, Tsukasa Kadoya (Kamen Rider Decade) announced a tournament gathering all Riders to find who was the strongest. ZX participated in the tournament and fought against Kamen Rider Ryuki, though he did not make it to the final round where Decade emerged victorious. ZX and the other defeated Riders disappeared into a dimensional wall and were believed to be dead, leading Dai-Shocker to initiate its offensive.
OOO, Den-O, All Riders : 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.
Kamen Rider × Super Sentai : Super Hero Taisen
ZX 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, ZX and the other Riders appeared through the dimensional wall. ZX then fought alongside all the other Kamen Riders and Super Sentai against Dai-Shocker and Dai-Zangyack's Shocker-Zangyack Alliance. He is seen during the final battle fighting Grand Beast Rei with GoseiRed, and the Hurricangers, and later seen grabbing Zangyack Commander Daiyarl.
Heisei Rider vs. Showa Rider : Kamen Rider Taisen feat. Super Sentai
Under the direct order of Takeshi Hongo, Ryo Murasame disguises himself as his archenemy, Ambassador Darkness, in order to investigate the Badan Empire's plan, as well as make sure Gaim is the last surviving Rider from Rider Battle and to revert all the Riders out of their Lockseed forms. All the Riders are defeated and turned into Lockseeds, leaving Gaim alone and outnumbered by the Empire. Ryo finally made his move to expose his cover to the Empire that he was spying on the Empire's plan.
Super Hero Taisen GP : Kamen Rider 3
Due to the timeline alteration caused by Shocker, ZX became one of the brainwashed Riders in that timeline, donning the name of Shocker Rider ZX. Later on, he aided the other Riders to combat Shocker after he, and the other Riders, were released from being brainwashed by the revived Double Riders.
Kamen Rider SD
ZX: A relatively new Kamen Rider. In a sharp contrast to his original television counterpart, the animated version of ZX is very lighthearted, and quite eccentric. He has taken a liking to messing with Black RX, as well as gambling with him for money he doesn't have. His fighting style is similar to a ninja, including the art of instant disguise (he turns into a gangster and a female tennis player) and high agility. He finds Black RX's problem with love very hilarious, although he does his best to help, which only makes things worse. His team squad includes Black RX and Rider 1. He rides on a modified version of the Helldiver Motorcycle.
Video Game Appearances
- Kamen Rider : The Bike Race
Fighting Skill
As ZX, Murasame typically seems to fight in a similar way of a ninja, using his Micro Chain to reel in his opponents while using the Cross Shuriken and Focus Bomb as long ranged attacks.
Form
ZX Default Form
- ZX Default Form
- Height : 198 cm
- Weight : 88 kg
- Punch : 30 ton
- Kick : 45 ton
- Jump : 60 m
- Speed : 100/5 s
- Ryo's standard Rider form, Kamen Rider ZX. Was stated to have an amazing amount of strength by Super 1 and Riderman themselves.
- Kamen Rider Spirits
- In Kamen Rider Spirits manga, ZX had gained a giant form to fight in the Great Leader JUDO's underworld. This form only appeared when ZX was badly hurt and activated when he showed a very strong will to keep fighting.
Ambassador Darkness
- Ambassador Darkness
- In Heisei Rider vs. Showa Rider : Kamen Rider Taisen feat. Super Sentai, Ryo takes the guise of his former enemy, Ambassador Darkness.
- Cyborg Team Commander
- In Kamen Rider Spirits manga, Ryo was the former leader of the Cyborg Team and was sent to kill Kamen Rider Stronger. This form only has the Micro Chain and his belt lacked the Virtual Image Projection Unit.
ZX Belt
- Main Article : ZX Belt
Helldiver
- Main Article : Helldiver
Cross Shuriken
- Main Article : Cross Shuriken
Focus Bomb
- Main Article : Focus Bomb
Micro Chain
- Main Article : Focus Bomb
Hi-Heat Blade
- Main Article : Hi-Heat Blade
Legend Rider Devices
Rider Card
- Main Article : Kamen Ride : ZX
Wizard Ring
- Main Article : ZX Ring
Kamen Rider ZX Lockseed
- Main Article : Kamen Rider ZX Lockseed
Kamen Rider ZX Medal
- Main Article : Kamen Rider ZX Medal
ZX Astroswitch
- Main Article : ZX Astroswitch
Related Post : Source : Wikipedia / kamenrider.wikia