Kiva
(2008)
Overview
Twenty-two years after the disappearance of his father, Wataru Kurenai lives in an infamous "haunted house" where he is destined as Kamen Rider Kiva to fight life-draining monsters called Fangires, the very race his father fought years ago before his disappearance. Wataru must also deal with Kamen Rider Ixa who is part of an organization seeking to destroy the Fangire menace, as well as the Fangires' own Rider, Kamen Rider Saga. The story is split between the actions of Wataru in the present (2…
Cast
as Wataru Kurenai / Kamen Rider Kiva
as Keisuke Nago / Kamen Rider Ixa
as Otoya Kurenai
as Shizuka Nomura
as Mio Suzuki / Pearl Shell Fangire
as Maya / Pearl Shell Fangire
as Ryo Itoya
as Megumi Aso
as Yuri Aso
as Kengo Eritate
as Taiga Nobori
as Tatsulot (voice)
as King
as Mamoru Shima
as Akira Kido
as Riki
as Jiro
as Ramon
as Rook
as Bishop
as Kivat-bat the 3rd (voice), Kivat-bat the 2nd (voice)
Episodes
Fate: Wake Up! 7.0
January 27, 2008
An insular, agoraphobic boy named Wataru Kurenai begins his battle against the Fangire as Kamen Rider Kiva, a battle wi…
Suite: A Father and Son’s Violin 7.0
February 3, 2008
In 1986, Yuri is ordered to protect a violinist who is likely to be targeted by a Fangire and also happens to be a stud…
Heroic: The Perfect Hunter 6.0
February 10, 2008
In 1986, Oyoya flirts with several women before Yuri arrives and they are attacked by a Fangire, where Otoya shows prow…
Reverie: Wild Blue 7.0
February 17, 2008
As Yuri continues her investigation of Otoya in 1986, she reports back to Shima, who decides to pass on bringing Otoya …
Duet: Stalker Panic 6.0
February 24, 2008
After a disastrous attempt to try to warm his neighbors up to him with a violin performance, Wataru pleads with Nago to…
Replay: Every Person Gives Off Music 6.0
March 2, 2008
As a bizarre Fangire attacks mother and daughter in both the past and present, both Otoya and Wataru must save their re…
Hymn: Three-Star Full Course of Darkness 8.0
March 9, 2008
In 1986, Otoya joins Yuri in tailing Jiro to investigate missing customers from Mal d’Amour, while in 2008, after leavi…
Soul: The Angered Dragon Castle 0.0
March 16, 2008
Megumi attempts to force Wataru’s attention away from Nago to prevent him from being manipulated as the investigation i…
Symphony: IXA, Fist On 7.0
March 23, 2008
Wataru gains the assistance of a violin maker in trying to create an instrument that fits who he is while in 1986, Yuri…
Sabre Dance: Glassy Melody 7.0
March 30, 2008
As Wataru learns of Oomura’s promise from 22 years ago and his history with Wataru’s father, back in 1986, Otoya confro…
Rolling Stone: Door of Dreams 7.0
April 6, 2008
Wataru discovers rock music when he’s asked to help a musician with his band while in 1986, Yuri tries to position hers…
First Gig: Golden Speed 8.0
April 13, 2008
As Yuri demands to know why Jiro was chosen for IXA over her, she learns of the cost of using the still-incomplete syst…
Unfinished: Daddy Fight 7.0
April 20, 2008
As Jiro vows to rebuild the Wolfen race, Otoya protects a woman and is severely beaten by him, but in the commotion, Ji…
Pomp & Circumstance: The Shocking Purple Eye 7.0
April 27, 2008
After driving Jiro back, Otoya suffers from the side effects of the incomplete IXA System, but he puts on a front to de…
Resurrection: Checkmate Four 7.0
May 4, 2008
After Otoya is knocked out during his fight with Jiro, Yuri recovers the IXA Knuckle and plans to track down the man wh…
Player: The Rules of Cruelty 7.0
May 11, 2008
As Wataru and Shizuka try and help Rook, who they’ve nicknamed “Biggie”, recover his memories, he begins spending time …
Lesson: My Way 7.0
May 18, 2008
Otoya is tasked with helping a young girl pass an audition, being promised a date with Yuri in exchange. In 2008, Watar…
Quartet: Listen to the Voice in Your Heart 7.0
May 25, 2008
Convincing his student that her slump is due to her not playing from the heart, Otoya gives her the confidence she need…
Fusion: Aura Storm 8.0
June 1, 2008
In 1986, Rook begins to target women getting married, and Yuri finds herself face to face with him when he shows up at …
Nocturne: The Messiah of Love 7.0
June 8, 2008
As the Ladybug Fangire escapes from the Otoya-possessed Wataru, it takes Kengo and Keisuke as hostages to force Megumi …
Rhapsody: The Fate of the Ring 6.0
June 15, 2008
After Yuri treats Otoya to a meal to thank him for what he did during the wedding incident, Jiro becomes angry at Otoya…
Overture: An Intersection of Fates 7.0
June 22, 2008
As Otoya works to help Yumi gather money, the Luxur store manager continues to attack patrons, until Shima explains wha…
Variation: Fugitives Forever 7.0
June 29, 2008
In 1986, Ramon and Riki’s massage parlor is shut down for operating without a permit, so Jiro arranges for them to work…
Emperor: Golden Fever 7.0
July 6, 2008
After Jiro’s attack, Otoya is rescued by Ryoko and Shinji, who nurses him back to health, and he inadvertently repays t…
Fanfare: The Queen's Awakening 7.0
July 13, 2008
With Jiro’s disappearance, Yuri supports Otoya’s induction into the Wonderful Blue Sky Group as IXA’s official user. Bu…
Metronome: Miraculous Memory 7.0
July 20, 2008
Continuing to take advantage of Otoya’s memory loss, Maya attempts to learn more about human love as Otoya searches for…
80's: Angry Rising Blue 6.0
July 27, 2008
Nago offers his resignation to Shima, but Shima refuses, granting him access to IXA’s Rising upgrade as he feels Nago h…
Request: Time-Altering Battle 7.0
August 3, 2008
Still in 1986, Nago tries to explain to Tanahashi that he’s from the future and trying to change history, but Tanahashi…
When the Saints Go Marching In: I Am King 7.0
August 10, 2008
As Yuri cleans Otoya’s house, she worries about feeling happy when Rook is still on the loose, reaffirming her desire t…
Curtain Raising: Kiva's Identity 7.0
August 17, 2008
Having been attacked by Rook, Yuri is nearly killed before Jiro manages to intervene, landing her in the hospital. Jiro…
Applause: A Mother-Dedicated Transformation 7.0
August 24, 2008
In 1986, Rook enjoys his reward for beating IXA and the monsters as Yuri steals the IXA Knuckle and rushes to Rook, who…
New World: Another Kiva 7.0
August 31, 2008
In 1986, Yuri is happy after defeating Rook and suggests marriage to Otoya, who is taken aback. Soon after, he runs int…
Supersonic: Saga of Battle 7.0
September 7, 2008
After Maya defeats Dogga, she is surprised that Otoya has remained in spite of her true identity as a Fangire. She asks…
Noise: Melody of Destruction 7.0
September 14, 2008
Wataru celebrates his broken heart as he tries to move on from Mio, but it doesn’t seem like that will be easy as he st…
New Arrangement: Flying Rose 7.0
September 21, 2008
With the Bloody Rose complete, Otoya plays it for the first time for Maya, blessing it with a prayer to preserve music …
Revolutionary: Sword Legend 7.0
September 28, 2008
Bishop begins the preparations for the wedding of Taiga and Mio, but Mio admits she is in love with someone else and ca…
Triangle: Behead the King 7.0
October 5, 2008
Mio reveals her feelings for Wataru as Taiga lurks nearby, discovering the truth for himself. As Wataru basks in his ha…
Erlking: A Mother-Son Reunion 7.0
October 12, 2008
Mio and Wataru discover one another’s identities, along with Taiga realizing that as Kiva, Wataru is his half-bother. I…
Shout: Targeted Brother 7.0
October 19, 2008
Jiro fights a losing battle with the Fangire King, who has also tracked down Ramon and Riki to eliminate them all Arms …
Encore: Return of Nago’s IXA 7.0
October 26, 2008
Now aware that Maya is a Fangire, Yuri encounters her once more and intends to kill her, but Otoya stops her, suggestin…
Lullaby: Release the Heart 7.0
November 2, 2008
The Arms Monsters attempt to eliminate Otoya in order to be spared by the King, but none of them can go through with it…
The Power of Love: The King's Rage 6.0
November 9, 2008
In 1986, Otoya battles Dark Kiva with IXA but is hopelessly outmatched and is taken prisoner by the King, intending to …
Wedding March: A Time of Parting 7.0
November 16, 2008
In search of Otoya, Yuri and Maya battle the Silkworm Fangire as Otoya’s life is drained into Castle Doran. As time is …
Punk: Back to Father 7.0
November 23, 2008
In the aftermath of Mio’s death, Wataru confronts Taiga until Jiro drags him to the Time Door, hoping that Wataru will …
With You: The Last Transformation 7.0
November 30, 2008
After Wataru rescues Otoya, the King reveals his true Fangire form and attacks, but Otoya escapes and encounters Kivat-…
Full Stop: Goodbye, Otoya 7.0
December 7, 2008
Wataru battles the Bat Fangire after his father is injured, but he’s no match for the incredible power wielded by the K…
Break the Chain: Obey Me! 7.0
December 14, 2008
Taiga and Wataru resume their fight after eliminating Bishop’s revived Fangires. With the embracing of his Fangire side…
Finale: The Inheritors of Kiva 7.0
December 21, 2008
With Wataru as the self-proclaimed King of the Fangires, Taiga confronts him and claims to have killed Maya. The brothe…