Kamen Rider X (character)
Kamen Rider X (仮面ライダーX, Kamen Raidā Ekksu) is the primary protagonist and eponymous character of the 1974 Kamen Rider Series Kamen Rider X. His design was based on the Belostomatidae or "Giant water bug". He is also known as X-Rider (Xライダー, Ekksu Raidā)
X-Rider also made his appearance in the Kamen Rider Super-1 Movie, Birth of the 10th! Kamen Riders All Together!!, and Kamen Rider BLACK RX. He also appears in Kamen Rider Decade and its upcoming movie, Kamen Rider Decade: All Riders vs. Great Shocker.
Keisuke Jin
The character, before being transformed into a powerful hero, Keisuke Jin (神 敬介, Jin Keisuke) was the son of Robotics scientist Keitarō Jin who was devising the technology for undersea exploration. However, Keisuke and his father were attacked by Neptune of the G.O.D. organization which wanted the technology for their use. As a result, Keisuke suffered mortal injuries inflicted from the ordeal with his father forced to perform surgery on his son with what little of his inventions to make his son into a "Kaizorg" (カイゾーグ, Kaizōgu) to save his life before he subcuumed to his own injuries. Driven to avenge his father's death and save the world, Keisuke battles G.O.D.
X-Rider
For the first 27 episodes, Keisuke's used the phrase "Set Up" (セタップ, Setappu) and jumps into the air with his bodysuit manifesting as he removes the "Redizer" & "Perfecter" from the sides of his belt to form his helmet and then snap up the faceplate to complete the transformation. From 28 onward, Keisuke uses the phrase "Dai Henshin!" (大変身！, Dai Henshin) to transform while making a "X" sign with his arms.
As a Kaizorg, Keisuke is a master of undersea combat. His exoskeleton is made of a special super alloy call Special Structure that allows him to survive the heavy pressure of ten thousand meters below sea level with an artificial lung to breathe underwater.
Equipment
Belt
Keisuke's transformation belt, powered by both wind and water
Riddol
The Riddol (ライドル, Raidoru) is X-Rider's weapon, kept in his belt until it's needed. The Riddol is a multipurpose weapon with four buttons that each activate a mode.
- Riddol Whip (ライドルホイップ, Raidoru Hoippu): Accessed when X-Rider presses the "H" button on the Riddol.
- Riddol Stick (ライドルスティック, Raidoru Sutikku): Accessed when X-Rider presses the "S" button on the Riddol. X-Rider can use it like fencing sword.
- RiddoRope (ライドロープ, Raido Rōpu): Accessed when X-Rider presses the "R" button on the Riddol.
- Longpole (ロングポール, Rōngu Pōru): Accessed when X-Rider presses the "L" button on the Riddol.
Cruiser
The Cruiser (クルーザー, Kurūzā) is X-Rider's motorcycle, able to travel land, sea, and air. X-Rider can use the Cruiser to execute the "Crusier Big Loop"/"Crusier Attack" combo to take out his opponents.