Kamen Rider Hibiki Novel Spoilers

With the release of the Kamen Rider Hibiki novel last May 23, 2ch users posted their comments about it, which is basically spoilers for the said novel.

But before proceeding to the spoilers, the novel takes place in the Edo Era wherein Hibiki meets Henshin Ninja Arashi. The novel is written by Kamen Rider Hibiki TV series head writer Tsuyoshi Kida.

Spoiler alert! Read at your own risk!

Hibiki is 23 years old and Ibuki is 15. Other Oni that appeared in the TV show like Zanki and Todoroki didn't appear in the novel. In addition, the novel features a lot of new Oni.

Set sometime during Edo era, more or less a parallel re-imagining of the movie. Arashi and Hibiki's world is the same world, so it's not some sort dimensional crossover type of thing. Hayate's friends and allies appear as well. It's more Arashi than Hibiki, it's recommended that you watch Arashi before reading this. You don't really need to have watched Hibiki to understand the Hibiki parts.

There's a short part that connects to present time, but has nothing to do with Asumu or Hibiki. Doesn't really have much to do with the show for that matter either. Lastly, the Oni Armor (seen on the right) does appear and it's connected to Arashi.

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Kamen Rider Hibiki Novel Plot Revealed

The plot for the Kamen Rider Hibiki novel has surfaced online. Written by series head writer Tsuyoshi Kida, it is set to be released this May 23 for 650 yen.

This novel has nothing to do with the original TV series as it takes place right after the end of the Warring States era, just as the Edo era begins. In this novel, Hibiki and his clan are hiding in a small village while fighting the Makamou. But one day, he meets Hayate, a ninja fighting against the evil Chigurumatou clan.

Hayate is no other than the classic Ishinomori hero, Henshin Ninja Arashi!

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Kamen Rider Battride War New Images: Hyper Speed of Sound Edition

Dengeki Online posted more screens for the upcoming Kamen Rider Battride War PS3 game has surfaced online. This time, it focuses on Kamen Riders Beast, Kabuto and Hibiki!

Kamen Rider Beast can use his different mantles in battle. Chameleo uses the tongue to attack enemies, Dolphi can use water gazer attacks and heal your gauge, and of course, Falco to fly.


Kamen Rider Kabuto can freely switch between his Masked and Rider Forms. Just like in the TV series, Casting Off can also deal damage to the enemies when hit by the flying armor parts. In addition, you need to press 3 buttons simultaneously to perform Kabuto's Rider Kick!

Lastly, Kamen Rider Hibiki can use the Ongekida in one enemy the player can select the type of attack you will use. Using Kurenai form will give him greater attack power.

Kamen Rider Battride War is set for a May 23rd release. Pre-order your copy now from CDJapan to get exciting bonuses!

• Regular Edition (7,124 yen/US$ 78.20)
• Premium TV Sound Edition (9981 yen/US$ 109.56)

Kamen Rider Battride War New Images: Hit the Chain to Survive Edition

Famitsu posted new screencaps coming from the Kamen Rider Battride War game for the PS3. The new screens features Kamen Riders Kiva, Hibiki and Ryuki, as well as some new enemies our heroes will face.

The new screencaps revealed that Kamen Riders Kiva, Hibiki and Ryuki are confirmed playable in the game as well as their respective forms. Speaking of forms, Kamen Rider Wizard's Dragon forms can be used in the game. Also joining the fun are Kamen Riders IXA, Ibuki and Knight, who will act as support Riders.


New villains in the form of Kamen Riders Dark Kiva and Odin are also revealed as well. Lastly, the game's Chronicle Mode will start in a mysterious visual space known as the "bird cage". Once a Rider regains all of his memory, he can finally leave this space and participate in an all-out war! Though it is not that important, players can use their bike in any way s/he wants to, and that includes crashing it on a helicopter!

Kamen Rider Battride War is set for a May 23rd release. Pre-order your copy now from CDJapan to get exciting bonuses!

• Regular Edition (7,124 yen/US$ 78.20)
• Premium TV Sound Edition (9981 yen/US$ 109.56)

Kamen Rider Battride War: Kamen Riders Kiva, Hibiki Confirmed Playable

New scans coming from the upcoming Kamen Rider Battride War PS3 game has surfaced online, revealing more playable characters!

Seen in the scan are Kamen Rider Kiva in his Kiva, Dogga and Emperor Forms, Kamen Rider Hibiki and Kamen Rider Ryuki Survive.

Kamen Rider Battride War is set for a May 23rd release. Pre-order your copy now from CDJapan to get exciting bonuses!

• Regular Edition (7,124 yen/US$ 78.20)
• Premium TV Sound Edition (9981 yen/US$ 109.56)

Remaining Heisei Kamen Rider Novels Gets New Release Dates

Once again, the dates of some of the Heisei Kamen Rider novels are changed. The Kamen Rider Decade novel still retained its April 12 release date.

The Kamen Rider Hibiki novel will be released this May 31, it was originally planned for an April 12 release.

The Kamen Rider Kuuga and Kamen Rider Ryuki novels will be released this June 28. The Kamen Rider Kuuga novel was delayed while the Ryuki novel was originally planned for a June 28 release.

The Kamen Rider Den-O novel will be released this July 29, it was originally planned for a May 17 release.

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New Heisei Kamen Rider Novel Release Dates Revealed

The previously reported Heisei Kamen Rider novels will have new release dates! Some of these novels were originally planned for a release this month.

The Kamen Rider Blade novel will be released this March 8, it was originally planned for an April 26 release. The Kamen Rider Kiva will be released this March 8, it was originally planned for a February 28 release.

The Kamen Rider Ryuki novel will be released this April 12, it was originally planned for a January 31 release. The Kamen Rider Decade novel will be released this April 12, it was originally planned for an April 26 release.

The Kamen Rider Hibiki and Kamen Rider Den-O novels will be released this May 17. These novels were originally planned for a March 29 release. As for the Kamen Rider Kuuga novel, they will still release it soon.

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More Kamen Rider Climax Super Heroes Game Updates

Someone got a chance to have an early copy of the much awaited Kamen Rider Super Climax Heroes and here's the additional info we got coming from the original source.

There are 63 slots on the select screen with 2 slots for random selection. It is later confirmed that the characters for the two slots in the game are for Kamen Rider Zanki and Kamen Rider Drake.

In terms of the voices, Kiva and IXA's voices are unchanged and apparently, Kamen Rider TheBee (Yaguruma) is either Hidenori Tokuyama, his original actor or a voice actor that sounds remarkably like him.

For Kamen Rider OOO fans, the auto form change for OOO is removed and that the Custom soundtrack for OOO's non-combos are all treated as it they were Tatoba. When you form change with custom soundtrack for regular BGM. set up, the music will switch as you form change. Once you activate Climax Time, form changing will not switch the climax time music.

Kamen Rider Wizard Hurricane Dragon is a tag only character and shares his moveset with Kamen Rider Wizard Hurricane Style. Speaking of Wizard, Kamen Rider Wizard only has one finisher in the game, much to Shunya Shiraishi's disappointment.

Lastly, Kamen Rider Fourze Meteor Fusion States is selected by choosing Fourze tag style and then choosing Meteor while holding start.

Kamen Rider Super Climax Heroes will be released on the PSP and the Nintendo Wii, on November 29th for 6,280 yen. Pre-orders for the PSP and Nintendo Wii versions of the game are now available on Play-Asia!

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