Kamen Rider Ex-Aid

is a medical examiner (forensic) in the Kamen Rider Ex-Aid series who transforms into Kamen Rider Lazer. Initially considered a liar, Kiriya is dedicated to uncovering the truth about the Bugster virus until he sacrifices himself and is later resurrected as Kamen Rider Lazer Turbo.

Kiriya is a forensic scientist at Seito University Hospital. He is known for his tricks and lies, which often leads to him being misunderstood by other doctors like Emu Hojo. However, deep down, he deeply cares about the safety of humanity. He has a tragic backstory, where his best friend was infected by the Bugster Virus.

Kiriya can transform into several forms, which are themed after racing games (motorcycle-based):

Taiga Hanaya (花家 大我) is a fictional character from the tokusatsu series Kamen Rider Ex-Aid. He is a radiologist and former member of the Cyber ​​Rescue Center (CR) who can transform into Kamen Rider Snipe.

Profession: Initially he was a licensed doctor who worked at Seito University Hospital and was the first Kamen Rider assigned to eradicate the Bugster virus. Current Status: After a medical incident in the past that claimed the life of his patient, his medical license was revoked and he became an illegal doctor. Characteristics: At the beginning of the story, he is depicted as a cold, selfish, and anti-hero figure who often hinders the main character (Emu Hojo / Kamen Rider Ex-Aid). However, as the story progresses, he changes into a protective and self-sacrificing hero. Kamen Rider Powers and Forms As Kamen Rider Snipe, he has long-range fighting abilities and is an expert in using firearms.

Poppy Pipopapo is a fictional character and one of the main protagonists of the popular Japanese tokusatsu series, Kamen Rider Ex-Aid (2016). She is an intelligent digital creature known as a Bugster. Identity & Background: She originates from the music game DoReMiFa Beat. To blend in with humans, she assumes the civilian identity of Asuna Karino, posing as a nurse at Seito University Hospital and a Ministry of Health employee. Main Role: Poppy serves as a navigator and guide for the Kamen Riders in eradicating the Bugster virus that infects humans. Powers & Transformations: Using a Gashat (game cassette) titled Toki Meki Crisis and the Buggle Driver II device, she can transform into a female superhero named Kamen Rider Poppy.

Hiiro Kagami (Kagami Hiiro) is the main character and one of the Kamen Riders in the tokusatsu series Kamen Rider Ex-Aid. He is a genius but cold surgeon who transforms into Kamen Rider Brave.

Kamen Rider BraveAs Kamen Rider Brave, Hiiro uses Gamer Drivers and Gashats based on fantasy and RPG games (such as Taddle Quest and Taddle Fantasy) to transform. His fighting style resembles that of a medieval RPG knight skilled with swords.

Emu Hojo (Kamen Rider Ex-Aid) is the main protagonist of the tokusatsu series Kamen Rider Ex-Aid. He is an intern at Seito University Hospital who has the alter ego "M," an undefeated gaming genius. Emu transforms into Kamen Rider Ex-Aid using the Gamer Driver and Rider Gashat (game cartridge).

Kamen Rider Ex-Aid is a unique blend of medical science and retro video games. The story focuses on a group of doctors who must stop Bugster, a digital virus from the game that infects humans, transforming them into monsters, and causing death if not treated immediately.

1. Premise & OriginThe medical world is shaken by the Bugster Virus outbreak. To combat it, the giant corporation Genm Corp creates a portable game console called the Gamer Driver and a game cassette called Gashat. Only selected doctors can use them to combat and extract the virus from patients' bodies without risking their lives.

2. Main Characters & Riders Emu Hojo (Kamen Rider Ex-Aid): An intern at Seito University Hospital. He is actually a genius gamer nicknamed "M". As a child, he was operated on by Dr. Kyotaro Hinata and became the first human to be infected with the Bugster Virus. He has a cheerful nature and prioritizes the lives of his patients.

Hiiro Kagami (Kamen Rider Brave): A cold, arrogant, and extremely pragmatic genius surgeon. His motivation for becoming a Rider is to save his lover who has been infected with Bugster. Taiga Hanaya (Kamen Rider Snipe): A former doctor whose license was revoked. He became a Rider for financial reasons, but has a tragic past related to the Bugster infection. Kiriya Kujo (Kamen Rider Lazer): A forensic scientist who is initially very mysterious. He investigates the truth behind the creation of Gashat and the Bugster virus.

3. Main Conflict (Genm Corp & Kamen Rider Chronicle) The conflict escalates due to the crazy ambition of Dan Kuroto, CEO of Genm Corp. He is the mastermind behind the spread of the Bugster virus and created the deadly Gashat. Kuroto created the ultimate game called Kamen Rider Chronicle, a survival game where humans must destroy the Bugsters and can transform into Kamen Rider (Cronus).