Kamen Rider Fourze/Characters/Anti Zodiarts Union

An enigmatic organization opposed to the Zodiarts, and creators of the Meteor System. Their base of operations is the M-BUS(Meteor-Backup Satellite), which fires a beam of Cosmic Energy that enables the transformation into Kamen Rider Meteor.

General Tropes

 * Early-Bird Cameo: If you go back to the first episode, the M-BUS can be seen.
 * Homage: The name of the group itself is a homage to the Anti-Shocker Union of the original Kamen Rider.
 * Space Station: The Union's headquarters.

Ryusei Sakuta/Kamen Rider Meteor
"Live Actor: Ryo Yoshizawa"

A mysterious transfer student who secretly fights as Kamen Rider Meteor. While he acts awkward and shy to gain the trust of those around him, his true persona is that of a super-serious loner who is coldly dedicated to his mission. He is attempting to awaken the Aries Zodiarts, believing that its powers can be used to save the life of Jiro Iseki, his best friend and fellow martial artist who fell into a coma after a failed attempt to activate a Zodiarts Switch.


 * Aloof Ally: He'll fight with the Kamen Rider Club, but he's not going to fight with them as partners.
 * Arrogant Kung Fu Guy: Subverted. He seems to be level-headed and calm,
 * Tachibana notes this in Episode 27, stating that his strength has made him conceited,.
 * However, in a twist of irony,
 * The irony returns in #30 when
 * Badass: Manage to kick the ass of Libra Zodiarts, despite him being a member of the Horoscopes. Not to mention his awesome Jeet Kune Do fighting style.
 * Badass Abnormal: Practiced in martial arts before being Meteor.
 * Bare-Fisted Monk: Compared to many past second Riders, he prefers fighting hand-to-hand.
 * Beneath the Mask: He pretends to be a friendly person, but truthfully can't stand Gentaro at all and is a morose, aloof guy at heart. Gentaro realizes the moment he sees him that he's wearing a mask and doesn't let him in the club until he gets a taste of what's under it.
 * Becoming the Mask: Seems to be happening slowly. A good example is in Episode 26, where he notes that.
 * Berserk Button: Gentaro taking down the potential Horoscopes Zodiarts before it has a chance causes Ryusei to damn near blow his cover.
 * Another one was in Episode 20; Kengo's replies as to why he won't return to the club made him remember the altercation he had with Jiro. He was about to clock Kengo into Saturn if he had the chance.
 * Big Damn Heroes: Saves Gentaro just before he was going to be massacred by both Libra and Perseus Zodiarts in Episode 16. Does it again just as Lynx is about to pounce on him in Episode 17.
 * And again in Episode 32,.
 * Catch Phrase: When he introduces himself to an enemy, "Kamen Rider Meteor, I'll decide your fate!"
 * When he's in Storm States, "Kamen Rider Meteor Storm, my fate will deliver a storm!"
 * Cheshire Cat Grin: Sports an awesome one in #33 as he tries to prevent Yukina from getting too close to Gentaro.
 * Cool Bike: The Machine Meteorstar. Part motorcycle, part satellite from the looks of it.
 * Dark and Troubled Past: Jiro possessed a Zodiarts Switch but it backfired. Now the guy's in a coma and Ryusei's off to save him.
 * Dynamic Entry: Meteor's henshin produces a Sphere of Power around him that allows him to fly in like...well, a meteor, which he's used in this fashion.
 * Eureka Moment: Gains one in Episode 22 regarding the identity of Pegasus Zodiarts when Shun mentions how they should be careful whenever Gentaro used Magnet States and after Kengo warned JK about the sensitivity of the equipment on the Rabbit Hatch.
 * False Friend: Invoked as part of his cover. Gentaro is actually Too Dumb to Fool and can tell right from the start that he was hiding his true self. However, Gentaro does accept him into the club after he punches him, because he picks up on the real him and wants to be the friend with that Ryusei.
 * The "false" is even emphasized because he decided to no longer make any friends when Jiro stated that friendship was ridiculous.
 * Finishing Move
 * Starlight Shower: A series of fast punches, activated by placing the Meteor Switch in the Meteor Galaxy.
 * Meteor Strike: A powerful kick activated by turning on the Meteor Switch in the Meteor Driver.
 * Meteor Tornado: A spinning attack activated by turning on the Meteor Switch in the Meteor Driver.
 * Meteor Storm Punisher: Inserts the Meteor Storm Switch into the Meteor Storm Shaft, after which the tip of the switch is shot out like a spinning top. It also absorbs the Zodiarts' Cosmic Energy and uses it against them. This has the added bonus of making it safe to destroy them thanks to draining off the extra energy.
 * Funny Bruce Lee Noises: He seems inordinately fond of these.
 * Heel Face Revolving Door
 * Hoist By His Own Petard: The Meteor Storm Punisher is essentially a weaponized version. It absorbs the Zodiarts' own energy and uses it against them.
 * Hypocrite: Mocks Gentaro into giving into Lynx Zodiarts in exchange for JK's safety. Yet, he's out there as Meteor so he can save his own friend.
 * Idiot Ball:
 * Inner Monologue: Done to show his inner thoughts. The "echoing narration" version is used most of the time, but Episode 27 has an interesting variation: during his monologue, he's facing away from the Club (who seem to be frozen in place) and Meteor's henshin music is playing in the background.
 * Japanese Pronouns: He normally uses "ore," but switches to "boku" when in his Ordinary High School Student persona.
 * Jerk With a Heart of Gold: Mentally berates the members of the KRC but he can also be nice to them. He helped communicate with Kengo in Episode 19,, and help Shun and Miu realize that they're still important to the KRC.
 * Slowly becoming less and less of a jerk,.
 * Kiai: In a manner similar to Bruce Lee's. Justified in that he fights using none other than Lee's Jeet Kune Do.
 * Knight in Star-studded Armor: Seems to be going this way towards Tomoko, due to always showing up the moment right before she gets attacked.
 * Made of Iron: You'd think Cygnus Zodiarts stamping on his arm would leave some kind of Game-Breaking Injury that would clue in the others on who he is. No such luck.
 * Meaningful Name: "Ryusei" means meteor.
 * In fact, when talking about actual meteors, the whole cast uses the rarely employed inseki instead, because if it wasn't the case his cover would be blown within five minutes!
 * My God, What Have I Done?:
 * Mysterious Protector: Even when we know who he is, he has tons of traits of this trope.
 * New Transfer Student
 * Nice Job Breaking It, Hero:
 * Nice Job Fixing It, Anti-Hero: Nearly blew his cover by punching Gentaro out of frustration over seeing him destroy Lynx Zodiarts, but it works to his advantage soon, since
 * Not So Above It All: Went through Character Development similar to Kengo's, making him finally join in some of the Club's antics.
 * Not So Different: Gentaro once more. Even though they have different philosophies and goals, Ryusei will take the time to help out his fellow Kamen Rider Club members and cheer them up just like Gentaro does with everyone else he meets.
 * Ryusei states that he's not different from the club in general. They try to do the best for each other, stick together through and through and would sacrifice themselves in order to help others.
 * Oh Crap:
 * Only Friend: He may mock Gentaro for having so many friends and not taking things seriously, but the one thing that is keeping him from turning evil is that he's got a close friend - probably the only friend he'll ever consider - that he wants to save from a coma.
 * Only Sane Man: To the Kamen Rider Club - except that he's having some doubts where Tomoko's witchcraft is concerned.
 * Pet the Dog:
 * Pre-Ass-Kicking One-Liner: "I'll decide your fate!"
 * As Meteor Storm: "My fate will will deliver a storm!"
 * Pride: While subtle, #27 highlights that he is arrogant. He believes that his identity as Meteor won't be found out and that he wants the new upgrade for Meteor because he doesn't believe the suit is capable of giving him the power he needs. Tachibana notes that his arrogance is getting in the way of his true strength,
 * Red Oni, Blue Oni: The blue to Gentaro's red. (One of two)
 * Secret Identity: He needs to keep the identity of Meteor this or else the suit goes bye bye.
 * Shadow Archetype: This is Gentaro if Gentaro decided to just focus on his own needs rather than playing The Messiah to others.
 * Ship Tease: With Nozama. Well even the Horoscopes are shipping them.
 * Sixth Ranger: He fights the Zodiarts as Meteor, but joins the club as Ryusei under false pretenses, that is until he begins Becoming the Mask.
 * Sphere of Power: Meteor's henshin forms a blue energy sphere around him for a short time. Unlike most other henshin effects that come with a convenient defensive barrier, this one can actually do some damage.
 * Star-Spangled Spandex
 * Super Mode: Meteor Storm
 * Golden Super Mode: Has a good deal of gold in the color scheme.
 * Surrounded By Idiots/Only Sane Man: How he compares his work with the Kamen Rider Club to be.
 * Tempting Fate: Sure Ryusei, tell your supporter that your identity will never be found out.
 * The Rival: Seems to be one with Leo Zodiarts.
 * Transfer Student Uniforms: He's even able to let Ohsugi let him wear it, once he shows him the School Handbook reguarding the uniform, also letting Gentaro finally off the hook for wearing his Delinquent style.
 * Weak but Skilled: Lacks Fourze's sheer arsenal, but makes up for it by being a skilled martial artist.
 * Weapon of Choice
 * Swiss Army Weapon: Meteor Galaxy
 * Playing With Fire: Mars Breaker
 * Power Fist: Jupiter Hammer
 * Rings of Death: Saturn Sorcery
 * Simple Staff: Meteor Storm Shaft
 * Battle Tops: Meteor Storm Switch
 * Well-Intentioned Extremist:
 * What the Hell, Hero?:
 * He also gets partially called out by Cygnus for running away while Tomoko was on her own.
 * When He Smiles: In #26, he gives an honest smile that makes him seem that he's not a complete jerk after all.
 * Used again in.
 * Playing With Fire: Mars Breaker
 * Power Fist: Jupiter Hammer
 * Rings of Death: Saturn Sorcery
 * Simple Staff: Meteor Storm Shaft
 * Battle Tops: Meteor Storm Switch
 * Well-Intentioned Extremist:
 * What the Hell, Hero?:
 * He also gets partially called out by Cygnus for running away while Tomoko was on her own.
 * When He Smiles: In #26, he gives an honest smile that makes him seem that he's not a complete jerk after all.
 * Used again in.
 * When He Smiles: In #26, he gives an honest smile that makes him seem that he's not a complete jerk after all.
 * Used again in.
 * When He Smiles: In #26, he gives an honest smile that makes him seem that he's not a complete jerk after all.
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Tachibana
"Voice Actor: Nobuyuki Hiyama"

A masked man who resides in M-BUS, acting as support to Ryusei.


 * Anonymous Benefactor:
 * Big Damn Heroes:
 * Big Good: For Meteor.
 * Cool Mask
 * Find the Cure:
 * Know When to Fold'Em:
 * Mission Control: He is to Ryusei what Kengo is to Gentaro.
 * Mythology Gag: Names himself after Tobei Tachibana, the man who aided the eight Showa Riders.
 * Only One Name: And even then it's only implied to be but a pseudonym.
 * Reasonable Authority Figure: Aside from the Sadistic Choice below, he's generally supportive and supplies advice and information to Ryusei.
 * Sadistic Choice: Makes Ryusei choose between getting his Super Mode and saving the Kamen Rider Club.
 * Shout-Out: Come on, the robotic Cool Mask? Daft Punk!
 * Take Up My Sword: Acknowledges that he cannot fight on his own despite his goal of defeating the Zodiarts before their Cosmic Energy can cause more havoc. To this end he instead trains Ryusei to fight in his place.
 * Take Up My Sword: Acknowledges that he cannot fight on his own despite his goal of defeating the Zodiarts before their Cosmic Energy can cause more havoc. To this end he instead trains Ryusei to fight in his place.