Kamen Riders' Final Forms

This article is about a recurring plot element in the Kamen Rider Series.

In the Kamen Rider Series, there is a recurring theme of form changes for each Kamen Rider, with the Final Form (最終フォーム, Saishū Fōmu) considered their most strongest and thematically important. They are also alternatively known as Strongest Form (最強フォーム, Saikyō Fōmu) or Final Power-up (最終パワーアップ, Saishū Pawā-appu).^[1] While traditionally reserved for Primary Riders, some Supporting Riders have also attained Final Forms.

The concept of Final Forms traces back to the Showa Era Rider, Kamen Rider Stronger, with his Charge Up form. This trend has persisted through the Heisei and Reiwa Eras. In recent years, several Riders have accessed forms surpassing their Final Form, often shown in movies.

The majority of Final Forms are recognized by published media and merchandising (ie; Rider Cards, Legend Rider Fullbottles, Ridewatches, Legend Rider Raise Buckles). However, the following list encompasses the latest power-ups of Kamen Riders featured in the main TV series. In cases where a Rider has not undergone a power-up in the series, forms shown in movies and other specials may be included.

Showa

Kamen Rider Stronger

• Kamen Rider Stronger
  • Charge Up^[2][3]

Heisei

Kamen Rider Kuuga

• Kamen Rider Kuuga
  • Ultimate Form^{[4][5][2][6][7]}
    • Ultimate Form (Dark Eye)

Kamen Rider Agito

Kamen Rider Ryuki

Kamen Rider Faiz

Kamen Rider Blade

Kamen Rider Hibiki

• Kamen Rider Hibiki
  • Kamen Rider Armed Hibiki^{[4][5][2][6][7]}
  • Kamen Rider Armed Hibiki (Sengoku Period Ver.) (S.I.C. Hero Saga exclusive)

Kamen Rider Kabuto

Kamen Rider Den-O

Kamen Rider Kiva

Kamen Rider Decade

Kamen Rider W

Kamen Rider OOO

Kamen Rider Fourze

Kamen Rider Wizard

Kamen Rider Gaim

Kamen Rider Drive

Kamen Rider Ghost

Kamen Rider Ex-Aid

Kamen Rider Build

Kamen Rider Zi-O

Reiwa

Kamen Rider Zero-One

Kamen Rider Saber

Kamen Rider Revice

Kamen Rider Geats

Kamen Rider Gotchard

Others

Kamen Rider Amazons

• Kamen Rider Amazon Omega
  • Kamen Rider Amazon New Omega

Adaptation

Kamen Rider: Dragon Knight

Notes

• Despite also being called "strongest forms", some Final Forms can be statistically weaker than Super Forms by slight margins. (ie; Den-O Liner Form, Zeronos Zero Form, Double CycloneJokerExtreme, AccelTrial, Wizard Infinity Style, Gaim Kiwami Arms, Drive Type Tridoron, and Build Genius Form) However, these Final Forms would possess special abilities or arsenals that serve to offset the weakened offensive output.
• Kamen Rider Ibuki is the only Secondary Rider without a Final Form.
• There are often moments towards the end of a series where Riders can transform directly into their Final Forms without using the corresponding form-accessing device or even their belt.

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