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Kamen Rider Fourze (character)
Kamen Rider Fourze (仮面ライダーフォーゼ Kamen Raidā Fōze?) is the primary and eponymous protagonist of the 2011-2012 Kamen Rider Series Kamen Rider Fourze. Kamen Rider Fourze's name is meant to resemble the number 40, as Fourze serves as a 40th anniversary for the Kamen Rider Series and there are 40 different powers he can access. The series also commemorates the 50th anniversary of manned spaceflight,[1] lending itself to Kamen Rider Fourze's spacecraft-inspired design and arsenal.[2]
Kamen Rider Fourze makes his debut appearance in Kamen Rider OOO Wonderful: The Shogun and the 21 Core Medals where he assists Kamen Rider OOO fight the film's main antagonist Gara and tells Kamen Rider OOO that he will befriend all Kamen Riders.
- 1 Gentaro Kisaragi
- 2 Kamen Rider Fourze
- 3 Equipment
- 4 Notes
- 5 References
- 6 See also
Gentaro Kisaragi[edit]
Gentaro Kisaragi (如月 弦太朗 Kisaragi Gentarō?, portrayed by Sota Fukushi) is a second-year transfer student at Amanogawa High School who looks like the delinquent yankee, wearing a short jacket over a T-shirt and baggy pants, with his hair in a pompadour, rather than the clean cut uniform worn by other AGHS students. Despite his outlandish appearance, Gentaro is very sociable and willing to make friends with almost everyone he comes across, often doing bizarre things to get to know someone he wants to befriend better and going to great lengths to help a friend in need. He puts friendship above anything else and values every friend he has, to the point of crying hard whenever he hears a sad story about a friend. He also has a special handshake he does with his friends and is commonly used whenever Gentaro makes a new friend. The reason he does so is because he wants to see that person he befriends smile, which is the best feeling one could have. He is generally very earnest and very thick-skinned, but can also can actually be very dense and imperceptive. He is also prone to say things other people have a hard time comprehending, due to his unique and bizarre view in things. These quirky qualities are seen by others around him to be both annoying shortcomings and unusual strengths.[2][3]
On his first day at AGHS, he reunites with his childhood friend Yuki Jojima. After this reunion, Gentaro makes it his objective to befriend loner Kengo Utahoshi, who goes out of his way to avoid him. Gentaro's search for Kengo results with him getting into a confrontation with the head cheerleader Miu Kazashiro and star football player Shun Daimonji until a strange creature Yuki identifies as a Zodiarts appears. Though he appears to have been knocked out while fighting off the Orion Zodiarts, Gentaro sees Kengo's arrival in the Powerdizer exo-suit and later follows him and Yuki to an abandoned part of campus where they enter a locker that transports them to a lunar base known as the Rabbit Hatch where the Fourze Driver, created by Kengo's father, is being kept. Gentaro takes the item after hearing Kengo speak of his difficulty in manning the Powerdizer, and then faces off against the Orion Zodiarts as Yuki instructs him on how to use the driver. Transforming into a figure code-named Fourze, Gentaro is able to defeat the Orion Zodiarts, and he is begrudgingly allowed to keep the Fourze Driver in order to battle the Zodiarts menace. To cement his new friendship with Kengo, inspired by Tomoko Nozama's presentation of an urban legends website she found that details the deeds of Kamen Riders for the previous 39 years, Gentaro forms the Kamen Rider Club while taking up the title of Kamen Rider. Eventually, his club grows in members as does his array of Switches to utilize as he faces off against the group distributing the Zodiart Switches to his classmates: the Horoscopes. However, briefly receiving aid from Kamen Rider Nadeshiko before gaining aid in the Kamen Rider's new club member, Ryusei Sakuta, Kamen Rider Meteor, Gentaro continues to protect his friends as well as his school from the threat of the Horoscopes. Along the way, Gentaro and his friends also befriend Inga Blink as they help her save the world from the Kyodain.
It would be during the end of his first fall term in Amanogawa High that Gentaro and his friends learn the Horoscopes are an inner circle led by Mituaki Gamou, who is not only the school chairman but also was a presumed friend of Kengo's father. As the final confrontation begins, Gentaro learns that Kengo is the Core Child, a construct of Cosmic Energy created from the Core Switch that Rokuro and Gamou reversed engineered to create the Fourze System and the Zodiarts Switches. Though he helps Kengo cope with him leaving to see the Presenters, the alien race that sent him to Earth, Gentaro is forced to watch Gamou end Kengo's life. However, thanks to a letter Kengo left behind, Gentaro resolves to show Gamou the error of ways. Though he succeeds in reaching through to him, Gentaro watches as Gamou's body begins to dissolve into stardust, just as he promises to meet the Presenters in the chairman's stead. Upon learning that Gamou restored Kengo to life, Gentaro reforms the Kamen Rider Club into the Space Kamen Rider Club, with the intent to befriend everyone in the universe.
Five years after his adventures, while his friends are living their dreams, Gentaro became a teacher at Amanogawa High and new advisor of the Kamen Rider Club whose sole member is Miyoko Ohki. However, Gentaro encounters a student name Saburo Kazeta whose psychic powers are being manipulated by a criminal named Banba who is working with the Akumaizer trio. Reunited with his school mates, Gentaro manages to win Saburo's trust by destroying the Fourze Driver to convince the youth that he can change. Though this allowed Saburo become Inazuman and defeat Banba, Gentaro pursues Eel to the past alongside Kamen Riders Meteor and Nadeshiko. Borrowing the Fourze Driver from his past self in his third year, Gentaro aids Kamen Rider Wizard in defeating the Akumaizers while creating a paradox where he possesses the Fourze Engage Ring that made their team up possible.
Kamen Rider Fourze[edit]
The arsenal of Kamen Rider Fourze was originally developed by Rokuro Utahoshi of the group known as the Outer Space Technology Organization (外宇宙技術開発機構 Gai Uchū Gijutsu Kaihatsu Kikō?, OSTO). Developing technology that enables its user to harness a mysterious form of energy called Cosmic Energy (コズミックエナジー Kozumikku Enajī?), Rokuro was inspired by his visit to Kyoto and used a hypothetical system its occupants used in ancient times to model the Kamen Rider Fourze system after the Four Chinese contellations as reflected in the specific symbols on the Kamen Rider's limbs: Byakko (白虎?, Circle), Suzaku (朱雀?, Cross), Seiryū (青竜?, Triangle), and Genbu (玄武?, Square). Mituaki Gamou compares Kamen Rider Fourze's power to that of a gravitational lens, particularly on how the Kamen Rider influences both Astroswitches and Zodiarts Switches.
After Gentaro places the Fourze Driver belt with four Astroswitches in place, he turns on the Driver by pushing all four red switches, then pushes the lever on the right side of his belt, transforming him into Kamen Rider Fourze. Like his predecessors Kamen Rider Double and Kamen Rider OOO, Kamen Rider Fourze can use different combinations of abilities depending on the Astroswitches he has in the Fourze Driver, enabling him to use the various Modules attached to his four limbs. Depending on a special Astroswitch, Kamen Rider Fourze transforms into one of several forms known as a States (ステイツ Suteitsu?). After transforming into Kamen Rider Fourze, Gentaro shouts "Space, here I come!" (宇宙キター! Uchū kitā!?) and says "Kamen Rider Fourze, Let's settle this once and for all!" (仮面ライダーフォーゼ、タイマン張らせてもらうぜ! Kamen Raidā Fōze, Taiman harasete morau ze!?) before battle. The suit itself also doubles as a spacesuit, allowing Kamen Rider Fourze to spacewalk, though unlike a spacesuit, he can safely reenter the earth's atmosphere without burning up. It also has a hover pack, allowing Kamen Rider Fourze to hover in the air for a short distance. After accepting the title of "Kamen Rider", he names his attacks with "Rider" before it. As hinted at by a message by Rokuro, the driving force behind the Fourze System are the bonds of friendship. Thus, not only is Gentaro the best suited to be Kamen Rider Fourze due to his ideals and bonds, but the friends he makes in creating the Kamen Rider Club enables Gentaro to bring out the true potential of Kamen Rider Fourze.
As a Kamen Rider, the Cosmic Energy protects him even when he is not transformed, thus he is completely immune to certain effects from the Zodiarts, evidenced from him being immune to the Capricorn Zodiarts' trance-inducing music.
Base States[edit]
Base States (ベースステイツ Bēsu Suteitsu?) is Kamen Rider Fourze's standard white-colored form. The Rocket, Launcher, Drill, and Radar Switches are usually used to transform into Base States, but this States can be accessed with any combination of four switches, so long as they are in the right slots. The Limit Break finishing attack for Base States is a Rider Kick called the Rider Rocket Drill Kick (ライダーロケットドリルキック Raidā Roketto Doriru Kikku?), which uses the Rocket and Drill Modules simultaneously. A variation of this is the Rider Rocket Drill Space Kick (ライダーロケットドリル宇宙キック Raidā Roketto Doriru Uchū Kikku?), which is performed outside of Earth's atmosphere, using the Massigler to be sent both the Zodiarts and Kamen Rider Fourze into lower orbit. When pushing the lever a second time, Kamen Rider Fourze can perform the Rider Rocket Drill Big Space Kick (ライダーロケットドリル大宇宙キック Raidā Roketto Doriru Dai Uchū Kikku?) Double Limit Break, where the auras around the Rocket and Drill Modules are enlarged and allowing Kamen Rider Fourze to bore through things his initial Limit Break could not before. However, this exhausts the Cosmic Energy of the Rocket and Drill Switches rendering them inactive until they are recharged.[3][4]
Elek States[edit]
Elek States (エレキステイツ Ereki Suteitsu?) is Kamen Rider Fourze's gold-colored form accessed by the Elek Switch at full power. In Elek States, Kamen Rider Fourze is able to control electricity and use the Billy The Rod. In addition to the Limit Breaks performed solely through Billy The Rod, Elek States can also perform a Rider Kick called the Rider Lightning Drill Kick (ライダー電光ドリルキック Raidā Denkō Doriru Kikku?), allowing Kamen Rider Fourze to use both the Billy The Rod and the Drill Module on his target, in addition to the Rider 10 Billion Volt Break.[5] Kamen Rider Fourze is initially unable to activate Elek States during the first use of the Elek Switch, due to not being familiar with the Switch's States-changing powers, causing its electrical abilities to backfire. After Gentaro's experience in befriending JK, he realizes that he has to "befriend" the Elek Switch, accepting the qualities that makes it what it is, even the bad ones, enabling the transformation into Elek States without any unwanted side-effects.
Fire States[edit]
Fire States (ファイヤーステイツ Faiyā Suteitsu?) is Kamen Rider Fourze's red-colored form accessed by the Fire Switch at full power. In Fire States, Kamen Rider Fourze wields the Hee-Hackgun, which has both fire- and water-based attacks. Kamen Rider Fourze can also absorb all fire based attacks while in Fire States into the Fire Switch, giving it more power and allowing it to release all of its stored power during its Limit Break. The ability to absorb fire was brought out due to Gentaro's attempt to befriend Tomoko and accept her qualities. He also has an unnamed Limit Break in conjunction with the Launcher and Gatling Switches where he fires a barrage of fire, missiles, and bullets.[6]
Rocket States[edit]
Rocket States (ロケットステイツ Roketto Suteitsu?) is Kamen Rider Fourze's orange-colored form accessed by the S-Rocket Switch at full power. In Rocket States, he is armed with two Rocket Modules on both arms. This States had shown to perform two Limit Breaks, both of which are Rider Kicks. The default Limit Break is the Rider Tailspin Crusher (ライダーきりもみクラッシャー Raidā Kirimomi Kurasshā?), which has two variations, a blow with two Rocket Modules and a corkscrew kick. With the Drill Module, Fourze can pull off the Rider Double Rocket Drill Kick (ライダーダブルロケットドリルキック Raidā Daburu Roketto Doriru Kikku?), which is a stronger version of Base States' Rider Rocket Drill Kick. Rocket States first appears in Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider Fourze & OOO: Movie War Mega Max.[7][8] After much of the Kamen Rider Club is taken out of commission by the Virgo Zodiarts, Gentaro uses the S-Rocket Switch, once more, as he cannot access Cosmic States without the rest of the Kamen Rider Club.[9]
Magnet States[edit]
Magnet States (マグネットステイツ Magunetto Suteitsu?) is Kamen Rider Fourze's silver-covered form accessed by the NS Magphone. In this form, Kamen Rider Fourze has powerful electromagnetic powers, and is armed with two powerful railguns mounted on his shoulders called the N Magnet Cannon (Nマグネットキャノン Enu Magunetto Kyanon?) and the S Magnet Cannon (Sマグネットキャノン Esu Magunetto Kyanon?). After triggering the Enter Lever, the two Magnet Cannons can detach from Fourze's shoulders and link up into the NS Magnet Cannon (NSマグネットキャノン Enu Esu Magunetto Kyanon?) which can hover in midair. The NS Magnet Cannon is used in the Magnet States Limit Break to fire a powerful beam of electromagnetic energy called the Rider Super Electromagnetic Bomber (ライダー超電磁ボンバー Raidā Chōdenji Bonbā?) that compresses the target with destructive magnetic force. A variant Limit Break includes the Launcher and Gatling Switches for additional firepower. The alternative Magnet States Limit Break is the Rider Super Electromagnetic Tackle (ライダー超電磁タックル Raidā Chōdenji Takkuru?) in tandem with the Powerdizer,[10][11][12] where Kamen Rider Fourze has the NS Magnet Cannon ram straight into the opponent instead. He can also use the Rider Super Electromagnetic Strike (ライダー超電磁ストライク Raidā Chōdenji Sutoraiku?) in tandem with Kamen Rider Meteor by lending him the N Magnet Switch which allows both to use the magnetic pull from each other to ram into enemies.
Cosmic States[edit]
Cosmic States (コズミックステイツ Kozumikku Suteitsu?) is Kamen Rider Fourze's electric blue-covered ultimate form accessed using the Cosmic Switch, infused with all 40 Astroswitches and able to use any number of them at once. As a true manifestation of friendship, the Cosmic Switch, which initially repels the Fourze Driver, had to be forced into the Driver by Kengo with Gentaro calling forth his friendships forged thus far to unlock its power. The Switch is proven to be powerful enough to resurrect the dead Gentaro, with Cosmic States unaffected by most Horoscopes' special attacks. However, Kamen Rider Fourze's ability to assume Cosmic States depends on maintaining the bond with the rest of his Kamen Rider Club friends as losing even one friend, regardless of circumstances, negates the transformation and renders the Cosmic Switch unusable. According to Tachibana (who is later revealed to be Virgo), an alternative way to assume Cosmic States is through ruthlessness, though nothing more has actually been explained. It is eventually revealed that the access to this form relies mainly on Gentaro's faith in the friendship he forged, instead of the fact whether the Kamen Rider Club is in one piece.
Cosmic States has the Switching Lung (スイッチングラング Suitchingu Rangu?) on his chest, which are four touch panels with 10 Astroswitch symbols on each one, all arranged depending on their Module Basement. By touching the symbols on his chest, Kamen Rider Fourze can conjure the power of an Astroswitch to use or augment the power of one with another (for example giving the Launcher Switch the effect of the Freeze Switch). In this form, Kamen Rider Fourze can also perform a warp drive and has a much more powerful exhaust in his hover pack. Even when robbed of the Barizun Sword, Cosmic States can perform a Rider Kick Limit Break, simply dubbed "Rider Kick" and consisting of a bright blue aura of Cosmic Energy forming around the right leg during a flying side kick. This makes Rider Kick Fourze's only Limit Break delivered with the right leg rather than the left.[13]
Rocket Drill States[edit]
Rocket Drill States (ロケットドリルステイツ Roketto Doriru Suteitsu?) is Kamen Rider Fourze's orange form accessed by the Clear Drill Switch and the Rocket Switch. In this form, Kamen Rider Fourze is armed with the Rocket Drill Module, a combined state of the Rocket and Drill Modules, on his right arm. The Limit Break finishing attack for Rocket Drill States is a Rider Punch called the Rider Rocket Drill Blast (ライダーロケットドリルブラスト Raidā Roketto Doriru Burasuto?). His appearance is similar to Rocket States with Base States' head. Rocket Drill States appears in the Kamen Rider Fourze Hyper Battle DVD.
Meteor Fusion States[edit]
Meteor Fusion States (メテオフュージョンステイツ Meteo Fyūjon Suteitsu?) is Kamen Rider Fourze's first purple form accessed by the Meteor Switch and the Fusion Switch. In this form, Kamen Rider Fourze gains the powers of Kamen Rider Meteor such as the use of the Meteor Galaxy as well as being able to use advanced martial arts moves like Kamen Rider Meteor. The Clear Launcher and Clear Drill Astro Switches are also created or summoned. Kamen Rider Fourze is also capable of using the Barizun Sword in this form. The Limit Break finishing attack for Meteor Fusion States is a Rider Kick called the Rider Fusion Drill Kick (ライダーフュージョンドリルキック Raidā Fyūjon Doriru Kikku?), which uses the Clear Drill Module. Meteor Fusion States appears in Kamen Rider Fourze the Movie: Space, Here We Come!.[14]
Meteor Nadeshiko Fusion States[edit]
Meteor Nadeshiko Fusion States (メテオなでしこフュージョンステイツ Meteo Nadeshiko Fyūjon Suteitsu?) is Kamen Rider Fourze's second purple form accessed by the Meteor Switch, the Nadeshiko Switch, and the Fusion Switch. In this form, Kamen Rider Fourze gains both the powers of Kamen Rider Meteor and Kamen Rider Nadeshiko, armed with silver Rocket Missile Modules on each arm and has silver ski-like Modules called the Hovering Lifter (ホバリングリフター Hobaringu Rifutā?) on both of his legs which allow him to glide around at high speeds. Two Limit Break finishing attacks for Meteor Nadeshiko Fusion States are the Rider (Double) Rocket Missile (ライダー(ダブル)ロケットミサイル Raidā (Daburu) Roketto Misairu?), where Kamen Rider Fourze launches a Rocket Module (or both Rocket Modules) at the enemy, and the Rider Ultimate Crusher (ライダーアルティメットクラッシャー Raidā Arutimetto Kurasshā?), a stronger version of Rocket States' Rider Tailspin Crusher. Meteor Nadeshiko Fusion States appears in Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider Wizard & Fourze: Movie War Ultimatum.
Launcher States[edit]
Launcher States (ランチャーステイツ Ranchā Suteitsu?) is Kamen Rider Fourze's navy blue form accessed by the S-Launcher Switch at full power. In Launcher States, he is armed with four Launcher Modules on all arms and legs. Launcher States appears in the Kamen Rider Fourze's novel.
Fourze Driver[edit]
The Fourze Driver (フォーゼドライバー Fōze Doraibā?) is a belt that gives Gentaro Kisaragi the ability to become Kamen Rider Fourze. The Driver was created by Rokuro Utahoshi as a means to safely reach the Presenters. Gentaro receives the Fourze Driver from Kengo Utahoshi who was unable to use for what was thought to be a health issue that is later revealed to be a fail safe in the Core Switch until Kengo awakened to his nature as a Core Child. After four Astroswitches are inserted into the Switch Sockets (スイッチソケット Suitchi Soketto?) all four of the red Transwitches (トランスイッチ Toransuitchi?) are flipped down, beginning a three-second countdown. Gentaro then pushes the Enter Lever (エンターレバー Entā Rebā?) on the side of the belt, transforming into Kamen Rider Fourze.[3] By switching on a correspondent Astroswitch, or a combination of Astroswitches, before pushing the Enter Lever again, Kamen Rider Fourze can perform a Limit Break (リミットブレイク Rimitto Bureiku?) finishing attack using the full power of the active switches. While executing multiple simultaneous Limit Breaks is possible, it is risky as it would completely drain an Astroswitch's power for a short time and said Switch will need to be re-tuned. The transformation will be canceled if all of the Transwitches are flipped back up.[15]
The Astroswitches (アストロスイッチ Asutorosuitchi?) are mysterious switch-like devices that are the source of Kamen Rider Fourze's powers. They are able to harness Cosmic Energy to materialize armaments known as Fourze Modules (フォーゼモジュール Fōze Mojūru?). There are 40 known Astroswitches in total in the lineup, with 10 each corresponding to one of the four attachment ports on Kamen Rider Fourze's limbs, known as Module Basements (モジュールベイスメント Mojūru Beisumento?): Circle, Cross, Triangle, and Square. The shape of the colored portion of the Astroswitch also corresponds to the Module Basement. Sometimes specific switches are much more powerful than normal switches and will cause a States Change to accommodate for the massive increase in power without the Switch causing a recoil (as the Elek Switch first did before changing into Elek States).[2][3][16] Astroswitches can also be utilized without transforming by throwing the corresponding Transwitch on the Fourze Driver then activating the Switch. However, this comes at a great risk to the life of whoever is wearing the belt.
Main Astroswitches[edit]
- Rocket (ロケット Roketto?, Circle): The Rocket Switch arms Kamen Rider Fourze with the Rocket Module on his right arm. The exhaust thrusters at the end of the rocket add power to his Rider Rocket Punch (ライダーロケットパンチ Raidā Roketto Panchi?) attack. While capable of adjusting the exhaust's power at will, he cannot turn off the exhaust once turned on, until either finishing a Limit Break or deactivating the switch. First used in The Shogun and the 21 Core Medals.
- Launcher (ランチャー Ranchā?, Cross): The Launcher Switch arms Kamen Rider Fourze with the Launcher Module on his right leg, allowing him to launch a series of five missiles to attack an enemy. However, if Kamen Rider Fourze is not using the Radar Module to lock on or at least have some idea where to direct the missiles, the flight pattern of the missiles will be erratic.
- Drill (ドリル Doriru?, Triangle): The Drill Switch arms Kamen Rider Fourze with the Drill Module on his left leg, arming him with a drill that can spin at 200 RPM, fast enough to pierce through enemies and through the ground. This is often Fourze's go-to Module, once using it on its own to execute the Rider Drill Kick (ライダードリルキック Raidā Doriru Kikku?) attack.
- Radar (レーダー Rēdā?, Square): The Radar Switch arms Kamen Rider Fourze with the Radar Module on his left arm, allowing him to reflect certain waves of energy and usually used as a communicator to contact the Rabbit Hatch or the Astroswitch Kaban, ringing whenever there is an incoming call from them. It can also be used to give the other Modules homing capabilities. First used in The Shogun and the 21 Core Medals.
- Magic Hand (マジックハンド Majikkuhando?, Circle): The Magic Hand Switch arms Kamen Rider Fourze with the Magic Hand Module, arming him with a manipulator arm that can extend up to 10 meters (33 ft) and pick up heavy objects using the End Effect Pinch (エンドエフェクトペンチ Endo Efekuto Pinchi?) claw. First used in The Shogun and the 21 Core Medals.
- Camera (カメラ Kamera?, Square): The Camera Switch arms Kamen Rider Fourze with the Camera Module on his left arm, allowing him to view far distances. It can also receive data from the environment nearby. This Astroswitch is generally used to operate the Burgermeal Foodroid, though it is implied there are other Burgermeals being used for lookout without the use of the Camera Switch. Also, the capabilities of the Module is greater than that of the Camera Switch in a Burgermeal.
- Parachute (パラシュート Parashūto?, Square): The Parachute Switch arms Kamen Rider Fourze with the Parachute Module on his left arm, allowing him to use three parachutes to land safely on the ground during free-fall from a significant height. When the parachutes are not in use, they are stored in the box on Kamen Rider Fourze's arm.
- Chainsaw (チェーンソー Chēnsō?, Cross): The Chainsaw Switch arms Kamen Rider Fourze with the Chainsaw Module on his right leg, allowing him to use the saw on his foot that has a powerful engine that can rotate the blade up to 15,000 RPM, allowing his kicks to deal devastating cuts. Because the blade is on the foot, maneuverability is an issue to make sure Kamen Rider Fourze does not cut himself.
- Hopping (ホッピング Hoppingu?, Triangle): The Hopping Switch arms Kamen Rider Fourze with the spring-loaded Hopping Module on his left leg, allowing him to significantly increase the jumping height, from 20 meters (66 ft) to 40 meters (130 ft). However, it is difficult to control and is ineffective in closed spaces.
- Elek (エレキ Ereki?, Circle): The Elek Switch allows Kamen Rider Fourze to use the Billy The Rod. Initially, it just changes his right forearm's color to gold and arms him Billy the Rod, but he suffers backlash shock from the power. After allowing the Elek Switch's power to course through Kamen Rider Fourze's body, it allows Kamen Rider Fourze to assume Elek States.
- Scissors (シザース Shizāsu?, Square): The Scissors Switch arms Kamen Rider Fourze with the Scissors Module on his left arm, which allows him to cut though even metal. In the opening sequence of the television series, it is shown firing a pulse of energy for a long-range attack. This Astroswitch is generally used to operate the Potechokin Foodroid.
- Beat (ビート Bīto?, Cross): The Beat Switch arms Kamen Rider Fourze with the Beat Module on his right leg, a large speaker that can produce sonic waves with a range of 20 Hz-5 kHz and a tweeter with a range of 5 kHz-24 kHz.
- Chainarray (チェーンアレイ Chēn'arei?, Circle): The Chainarray Switch arms Kamen Rider Fourze with the Chainarray Module on his right arm. The heavy ball on the end of the chain called the Blowing Star (ブローイングスター Burōingu Sutā?) weighs about 120 kg. The Rough Spikers (ラフスパイカー Rafu Supaikā?) are made from a newly discovered metal known as Astorium (アストリウム Asutoriumu?). It seems old-fashioned and low-tech, but it was created using space development technology nonetheless, and deals heavy damage when thrown. Like any chained weapon, inertia is a factor to make sure Kamen Rider Fourze does not end up smacking the Module into himself, and there is also the chance of the Module being reflected back onto Kamen Rider Fourze.
- Smoke (スモーク Sumōku?, Cross): The Smoke Switch arms Kamen Rider Fourze with the Smoke Module on his right leg, allowing him to emit smoke within a 5-meter radius for 5 minutes to obstruct a target's vision in close combat, as well as disorient said target from the choking smoke. It can easily backfire on him and has his vision clouded instead should he get caught in the smoke emitted himself.
- Spike (スパイク Supaiku?, Triangle): The Spike Switch arms Kamen Rider Fourze with the Spike Module on his left leg, giving Kamen Rider Fourze an advantage in close-range kicks. The Spike Module consists of Rough Spikers, again made out of Astorium, only they extend seconds before impact for maximum damage. It is also quite heavy, as Kamen Rider Fourze has to use both arms to lift his leg out of a foot-deep hole speculated to be caused by the Spike Module when it is first activated, which happens off-screen.
- Winch (ウインチ Uinchi?, Square): The Winch Switch arms Kamen Rider Fourze with the drum-style Winch Module on his left arm, which has a spinning turbine. The Winch Module's Boost Hooker (ブーストフッカー Būsuto Hukkā?) shoots out at high speed and can pull objects with up to 5 tons.
- Flash (フラッシュ Furasshu?, Circle): The Flash Switch arms Kamen Rider Fourze with the Flash Module on his right arm, allowing Kamen Rider Fourze to blind enemies (or anybody else for that matter, including himself) with the light of the sun. This Astroswitch is generally used to operate the Hulashake Foodroid.
- Shield (シールド Shīrudo?, Square): The Shield Switch arms Kamen Rider Fourze with the shuttle-like Shield Module on his left arm, allowing Kamen Rider Fourze to block or deflect any enemy attacks, although it is rather small in size. The Shield Module is also made from Astorium.
- Gatling (ガトリング Gatoringu?, Triangle): The Gatling Switch arms Kamen Rider Fourze with the Gatling Module on his left leg, allowing Kamen Rider Fourze to shoot 10 rounds per second. The bullets have enough power to pierce into concrete.
- Fire (ファイヤー Faiyā?, Circle): The Fire Switch allows Kamen Rider Fourze to use the Hee-Hackgun, which turns the right arm Module Basement red. At full power, it enables Kamen Rider Fourze to assume Fire States. Having learned from the Elek Switch, Kamen Rider Fourze has no problem accessing Fire States. The Fire Switch's dormant ability is to absorb heat-based attacks to enhance its own using its Limit Break to release it all at once.
- Stealth (ステルス Suterusu?, Cross): The Stealth Switch arms Kamen Rider Fourze with the Stealth Module on his right leg, allowing Kamen Rider Fourze to turn invisible for five-seconds when activated, and can easily be activated again by merely stomping his foot on the ground. The looks of the module was based on the design of Lockheed Martin X-33, an aborted experimental suborbital space plane developed in the 90's. It works by absorbing reflected light off of the Fourze System.
- Hammer (ハンマー Hanmā?, Square): The Hammer Switch arms Kamen Rider Fourze with the Hammer Module on his left arm, arming him with a powerful hammer-like weapon.
- Water (ウォーター Wōtā?, Triangle): The Water Switch arms Kamen Rider Fourze with the Water Module on his left leg, which looks like a tap, enabling him to shoots highly pressurized blasts of water at a target.
- Medical (メディカル Medikaru?, Square): The Medical Switch arms Kamen Rider Fourze with the Medical Module on his left arm, which allows him access to special medicine created by Cosmic Energy to cure anomalies in a human body. It also used in by transmitting waves with medicinal effect into an ill person.
- Pen (ペン Pen?, Cross): The Pen Switch arms Kamen Rider Fourze with the Pen Module on his right leg, which is a brush that can materialize writings in solid form with metallic hardness with its ink, such as impromptu shields that can absorb energy blasts or a powerful whip attached to the brush. A Limit Break using the Pen Module allows Fourze to use a series of kicks splashing ink all over anything it hits.
- Wheel (ホイール Hoīru?, Triangle): The Wheel Switch arms Kamen Rider Fourze with the Wheel Module on his left leg, which allows him to dash at high speeds without the need for the Machine Massigler.
- Screw (スクリュー Sukuryū?, Triangle): The Screw Switch arms Kamen Rider Fourze with the Screw Module on his left leg, allowing him to propel himself underwater.
- Hand (ハンド Hando?, Cross): The Hand Switch arms Kamen Rider Fourze with the Hand Module on his right leg, allowing him to utilize another manipulator arm that functions like an extra hand, attending to some tasks while Fourze's attention is required by something else.
- Schop (スコップ Sukoppu?, Circle): The Schop Switch is used to operate the Horuwankov Foodroid. It also arms Kamen Rider Fourze with the Schop Module on his right arm.
- N Magnet (Nマグネット Enu Magunetto?, Circle): The N Magnet Switch arms Kamen Rider Fourze with the N Magnet Module on his right arm in unison with the S Magnet Switch. However, the two Magnet Switches prove to have a really powerful magnetic pull and are later integrated into the Magphone for better control.
- S Magnet (Sマグネット Esu Magunetto?, Square): The S Magnet Switch arms Kamen Rider Fourze with the S Magnet Module on his left arm in unison with the N Magnet Switch. However, the two Magnet Switches prove to have a really powerful magnetic pull and are later integrated into the Magphone for better control.
- Freeze (フリーズ Furīzu?, Cross): The Freeze Switch is used to operate the Softonya Foodroid. It also arms Kamen Rider Fourze with the refrigerator-like Freeze Module on his right leg, which emits super-cold vapors that can freeze any liquid.
- Claw (クロー Kurō?, Circle): The Claw Switch arms Kamen Rider Fourze with the Claw Module on his right arm, which has claws that can slice through anything.
- Board (ボード Bōdo?, Triangle): The Board Switch arms Kamen Rider Fourze with the Board Module on his left leg, producing a sliding board that can travel on any surface.
- Giant-foot (ジャイアントフット Jaiantofutto?, Cross): The Giant-foot Switch arms Kamen Rider Fourze with the Giant-foot Module on his right leg, allowing him to focus and amplify gravity at a certain point to bring opponents down, by stomping his foot on the ground. An enlarged mirage of the Giant-foot Module appears above the opponent as a side effect, making Kamen Rider Fourze seem like he is mentally creating a construct of Cosmic Energy to crush his opponents.
- Aero (エアロ Earo?, Triangle): The Aero Switch arms Kamen Rider Fourze with the Aero Module on his left leg, allowing him to suck in large quantities of air so that Fourze can expel the pressurized air at a target to disorient it.
- Gyro (ジャイロ Jairo?, Square): The Gyro Switch is used to operate the Nuggegyroika Foodroid. It also arms Kamen Rider Fourze with the Gyro Module on his left arm, creating a large fan that can allow Kamen Rider Fourze to hover. While the Rocket Module serves the same purpose and is much faster, Kamen Rider Fourze has more utility and control with the Gyro Module.
- Net (ネット Netto?, Cross): The Net Switch arms Kamen Rider Fourze with the Net Module on his right leg, allowing him to create a large electromagnetic net to trap his target within.
- Stamper (スタンパー Sutanpā?, Triangle): The Stamper Switch arms Kamen Rider Fourze with the Stamper Module on his left leg, allowing him to perform a pile driver kick that stamps the Kamen Rider Club's logo on the opponent. The logo detonates several seconds after being applied as a secondary attack, with Fourze being able to control the time until detonation.
- Cosmic (コズミック Kozumikku?, Circle): When all 39 Astroswitches are completed, the detonator-like Cosmic Switch manifests to allow Kamen Rider Fourze to assume Cosmic States and arm him with the Barizun Sword. Though the item is functional, the Cosmic Switch initially produces a repelling bolt of Cosmic Energy that prevents Kamen Rider Fourze from inserting it into the Fourze Driver, and explodes after its button is pressed repeatedly. In order to tame the Cosmic Switch, a powerful bond of friendship is needed, which in this case, someone else must initially force it into the Fourze Driver, which Kengo does following Gentaro's death. This act resurrects Gentaro and tames the Cosmic Switch.
Other Astroswitches[edit]
- Core (コア Koa?): The Core Switches are mysterious crystal-like Switch storing powerful Cosmic Energy within them, sent across the galaxy by the Presenters to find intelligent life able to reverse engineer them to for a means to reach them, producing The Hole on the planet to give its researches the energy needed for the experiment. Twenty years before the series, Gamou and Rokuro found the Core Switch on the Moon's surface, the latter using it as the basis of the Fourze Driver and Astroswitches that ensure safe travel and the former devising the Zodiarts Switches that induce forced evolution into a being that can endure the harsh environment: space. However, as Rokuro learned, the Core Switch also creates a construct of Cosmic Energy in the form of whatever race it was entrusted to and use whatever the race devised to return to the Presenters with all the knowledge it obtained. When he learned the Core Switch survived the OSTO lunar base's destruction and became the core of Kengo, using it to cancel the Day of Awakening, Gamou damaging the item.
- Gate (ゲート Gēto?, Cross): The Gate Switch is a special Astroswitch which allows Kengo to enter the Rabbit Hatch. It was revealed later that Tachibana delivered the Gate Switch to Kengo. The Gate Switch resembles a gold-colored Launcher Switch, however Kamen Rider Fourze cannot use it.
- 1 (1号 Ichigō?, Cross), 2 (2号 Nigō?, Square), V3 (V3 Bui Surī?, Triangle), Riderman (ライダーマン Raidāman?, Circle): Kamen Rider 1, 2, V3, and Riderman are turned into four Astroswitches respectively by Lem Kannagi during the events of Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider Fourze & OOO: Movie War Mega Max along with the X, Amazon, Stronger Medals.[7][8] Kamen Rider Fourze is able to release the Riders by putting the Switches in the Fourze Driver and activating a Limit Break. These Switches are based on the Legend Rider Switches (レジェンドライダースイッチ Rejendo Raidā Suitchi?) which are used in the Kamen Rider Battle: Ganbaride arcade game.
- S-Rocket (ロケットスーパーワン Roketto Sūpā Wan?, Circle): The S-Rocket Switch is acquired by Kamen Rider Fourze during the events of Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider Fourze & OOO: Movie War Mega Max. It arms Kamen Rider Fourze with two Rocket Modules, in homage to how Kamen Rider Super-1's two hands imbued him with different abilities. The S-Rocket Switch will transform Kamen Rider Fourze into Rocket States.[7][8] The S-Rocket Switch is later used to arm Go-Buster-Oh with two Rocket Modules on its arms along with the two Drill Modules to form Rocket Drill Go-Buster-Oh in Kamen Rider × Super Sentai: Super Hero Taisen.[17]
- S-Drill (ドリルスーパースリー Doriru Sūpā Surī?, Triangle): The S-Drill Switch is given to Kamen Rider Fourze by Kengo in Kamen Rider × Super Sentai: Super Hero Taisen. The S-Drill Switch is used to arm the Go-Buster-Oh with two Drill Modules on its legs along with the two Rocket Modules to form Rocket Drill Go-Buster-Oh.[17]
- Shin-chan (しんちゃん?, Square): The Shin-chan Switch is a special Astroswitch given to him by Shin-chan which allows Kamen Rider Fourze to become an anime character himself and transforms Shin-chan into a rocket which wraps around Kamen Rider Fourze's waist. It is only used in the collaboration special with Shin-chan.[18]
- Yuki (ユウキ Yūki?): The Yuki Switch is shown as a prize in the fictional Televi-kun issue that Ryusei purchases in Kamen Rider Fourze Special Bonus DVD: Astroswitch Secret Report.
- Clear Drill (クリアドリル Kuria Doriru?, Triangle): The Clear Drill Switch is an Astroswitch that was created from excess Cosmic Energy produced from Kamen Riders Fourze and OOO's battle with Super Gingaoh, manifesting as a replica of the Drill Switch before landing in the Amazon rain forest from space, which is later found by Kamen Rider Amazon who gives it to Gentaro. The Clear Drill Switch allows Kamen Rider Fourze to combine the Rocket and Drill Modules to create the Rocket Drill Module and transform him into Rocket Drill States. The Clear Drill Switch appears in Kamen Rider Fourze Hyper Battle DVD: Rocket Drill States of Friendship. The Clear Drill Switch appears again in Kamen Rider Fourze The Movie: Everyone, Space is Here! as the enhanced version of the Drill Switch used in Meteor Fusion States. It also appears in Fourze Driver in Meteor Nadeshiko Fusion States, however remaining unused in Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider Wizard & Fourze: Movie War Ultimatum.[14]
- Meteor Storm (メテオストーム Meteo Sutōmu?, Circle): The Meteor Storm Switch is Kamen Rider Meteor's most powerful Astro Switch allowing him to transform into Kamen Rider Meteor Storm. Ryusei let Kamen Rider Fourze borrow the Switch to defeat the Gemini Zodiarts with its ability to absorb an opponent's Cosmic Energy to hinder the Horoscopes' Supernova ability.
- Fusion (フュージョン Fyūjon?, Square): The Fusion Switch, labeled as "EX" and first used in Kamen Rider Fourze The Movie: Everyone, Space is Here!, is a special Astroswitch created from the main forty Astro Switches channeling through each of the people that have been affected by Gentaro's presence. The Fusion Switch serves as a catalyst to enable Kamen Rider Fourze to assume Meteor Fusion States and Meteor Nadeshiko Fusion States.[14]
- Meteor (メテオ Meteo?, Circle): The Meteor Switch is Kamen Rider Meteor's main Astroswitch used to transform. During the events of Kamen Rider Fourze The Movie: Everyone, Space is Here! Kamen Rider Fourze uses the Meteor Switch with the Fusion Switch to become Meteor Fusion States. The Meteor Switch grants Kamen Rider Fourze access to the Meteor Galaxy as well as being able to use Jeet Kune Do.[14]
- Clear Launcher (クリアランチャー Kuria Ranchā?, Cross): The Clear Launcher Switch is an enhanced version of the Launcher Switch when Kamen Rider Fourze becomes Meteor Fusion States.
- Nadeshiko (なでしこ?, Cross): The Nadeshiko Switch is an Astroswitch created from Nadeshiko's powers by the Fusion Switch for Kamen Rider Fourze to use in Meteor Nadeshiko Fusion States in Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider Wizard & Fourze: Movie War Ultimatum, which arms Kamen Rider Fourze with two silver Rocket Missile Modules and the Hovering Lifters. Engaging the Nadeshiko Switch causes the Hovering Lifters to appear in place on the legs, rather than the parts immediately appearing with the Switch's placement as with most other Modules that are specific to a form change.
- S-Launcher (ランチャースーパーツー Ranchā Sūpā Tsū?, ?): The S-Launcher Switch is acquired by Kamen Rider Fourze during the novel. It armes Kamen Rider Fourze with four Launcher Modules. The S-Launcher Switch will transform Kamen Rider Fourze into Launcher States.
NS Magphone[edit]
The NS Magphone (NSマグフォン Enu Esu Magufon?) is a cell phone with two Astroswitches on both ends, designed by Kengo and completed by Ryusei, to better stabilize and control the N and S Magnet Switches' abilities. It also doubles as an alternate means for Gentaro to communicate with the Rabbit Hatch and the Astroswitch Kaban, instead of relying on the Radar Module. When the two Switches are turned on in unison with the NS Magphone attached to the Fourze Driver, it enables Kamen Rider Fourze to assume Magnet States. When in Magnet States, the two halves of the NS Magphone are used as triggers to control the NS Magnet Cannon. Initially, Gentaro is unable to separate the two halves, as the phone is too responsive to Gentaro's bursting spirits and the magnetic attraction between them is too strong. He is only able to do so when Kengo modifies the sensitivity of the phone to accommodate to Gentaro's condition.[19]
Billy The Rod[edit]
The Billy The Rod (ビリーザロッド Birī Za Roddo?) is a nightstick-like Module accessed by the Elek Switch, enabling Kamen Rider Fourze to manipulate electricity. The hilt of the sword has three outlets on it, which each correspond to a different ability when the plug attached to the sword is connected to them. The outlet on the left charges the sword with electricity, the middle outlet causes the sword to shoot bright electrical wave when swung, and the right outlet enables the sword to release electrical energy that wraps around and then paralyzes the target. While not a Limit Break, in conjunction with the Winch Module, Kamen Rider Fourze can perform the Rider Electric Shock (ライダー電気ショック Raidā Denki Shokku?). The Billy The Rod can initiate one of three different Limit Breaks depending on which socket the plug is placed in when the Elek Switch is inserted into the base:
- Left socket: Rider 10 Billion Volt Break (ライダー100億ボルトブレイク Raidā Hyaku Oku Boruto Bureiku?)
- Top socket: Rider 10 Billion Volt Shoot (ライダー100億ボルトシュート Raidā Hyaku Oku Boruto Shūto?)
- Right socket: Rider 10 Billion Volt Burst (ライダー100億ボルトバースト Raidā Hyaku Oku Boruto Bāsuto?)
The Hee-Hackgun (ヒーハックガン Hī Hakkugan?) is a firearm-like Module accessed by the Fire Switch, enabling Kamen Rider Fourze to use it as a flame thrower in Flame Gun Mode (火炎モード Kaen Mōdo?, lit. "Flame Mode") or shoot water in Quench Gun Mode (消火モード Shōka Mōdo?, lit. "Extinguisher Mode"); modes are switched by extending or compressing the Hee-Hackgun to reveal or hide the High-Press Tube (ハイプレスチューブ Haipuresu Chūbu?), which connects the Exting-Tank (エクスティングタンク Ekusutingu Tanku?) back end from the Energy Chamber (エナジーチャンバー Enajī Chanbā?) muzzle/nozzle. By setting the Fire Switch into the Hee-Hackgun while it is in Flame Mode, Kamen Rider Fourze can initiate the Rider Exploding Shoot (ライダー縛熱シュート Raidā Bakunetsu Shūto?) Limit Break finishing attack, where he absorbs nearby thermal energy before releasing it in a powerful fiery blast from the Hee-Hackgun. An unnamed Limit Break while in Extinguisher Mode releases a powerful blast of water that puts out the surrounding fires.[20]
Barizun Sword[edit]
The Barizun Sword (バリズンソード Barizun Sōdo?) is a space shuttle-shaped sword Fourze Module accessed by the Cosmic Switch. It is compatible with any Circle Astroswitch, except the N Magnet Switch. In its Boost Mode (ブーストモード Būsuto Mōdo?), it enables Kamen Rider Fourze to perform a warp drive, but by switching to Slash Mode (スラッシュモード Surasshu Mōdo?) Kamen Rider Fourze can channel Cosmic Energy into the Barizun Sword to perform attacks. Inserting the Rocket Switch gives it the ability to perform a high-speed attack, Elek gives it shocking properties, Fire allows it to project a flame blade of enormous length, and Claw reshapes the blade to give it three curved edges. Thanks to Cosmic States' ability to channel the powers of multiple Astroswitches at once, two of these features can be accessed simultaneously, such as utilizing Rocket and Elek at once for a high-speed electric slash. By inserting the Cosmic Switch into the Barizun Sword's base, Kamen Rider Fourze can initiate two Limit Breaks, while in Boost Mode Fourze sends the opponent into space, while in Slash Mode Fourze initiates the Rider Super Galaxy Finish (ライダー超銀河フィニッシュ Raidā Chō Ginga Finisshu?), delivering the final blow to the opponent.[21]
Astroswitch Kaban[edit]
The Astroswitch Kaban (アストロスイッチカバン Asutorosuitchi Kaban?) is a special briefcase made to hold up to 10 Astroswitches as well as a portable terminal with various functions, such as collecting data by Foodroids and Zodiarts analysis. It also has an operating panel for the Powerdizer and the Massigler.[22]
The Machine Massigler (マシンマッシグラー Mashin Masshigurā?)[Note 1] is Kamen Rider Fourze's personal space shuttle-like Honda XR250R motorcycle given to him by Kengo Utahoshi. Its official name is the ORB-40F, but Gentaro nicknamed it the Massigler. It uses hydrogen as a fuel source and does not release any carbon dioxide emissions. Together with Powerdizer in Tower Mode, it can be used as a rocket to send Kamen Rider Fourze into lower orbit.[3][23]
The Powerdizer (パワーダイザー Pawādaizā?) is a powered exoskeleton that the OSTO built which functions to assist Kamen Rider Fourze in battle. Despite it being an effective machine for combat, it requires a large amount of stamina and strength to operate, as in the case of Kengo and Miu who each suffered severe exhaustion after piloting it for short periods. However, Shun, being very strong and athletic, can operate it effectively without suffering any detrimental effects and becomes the Powerdizer's official pilot. With Ryusei's help, the Powerdizer had modified its configurations to make it easier to use, as demonstrated with JK when believed that Shun would no longer be a member of the Kamen Rider Club after his graduation. While JK is able to pilot the machine fairly competently, he lacked the strength and stamina Shun has to use the machine at its full fighting potential. The Powerdizer can also transform into a land rover-like Vehicle Mode (ビークルモード Bīkuru Mōdo?) or a launch pad-like Tower Mode (タワーモード Tawā Mōdo?) to launch the Massigler. In these alternative modes it can be controlled using the Astroswitch Kaban.[24]
During the events of Kamen Rider Fourze the Movie: Space, Here We Come!, the OSTO Legacy organization builds two new Powerdizers for the Kamen Rider Club to use against the Alicia Federation and the Space Ironmen alongside their Powerdizer, which is renamed the King Dizer (キング・ダイザー Kingu Daizā?). Forming the Trio the Dizer (トリオ・ザ・ダイザー Torio Za Daizā?) unit with the King Dizer, the new models are Miu Kazashiro's Queen Dizer (クイーン・ダイザー Kuīn Daizā?), a white/red colored model with a machine gun mounted on its left arm, and JK's JK Dizer (JK・ダイザー Jeiku Daizā?), a green colored model armed with twin arm-mounted machine guns.[25]
Foodroids (フードロイド Fūdoroido?) are food-themed support mecha that are used by the Kamen Rider Club to assist in the fight against the Zodiarts. Many of the Foodroids are designed by Yuki.
- Burgermeal (バガミール Bagamīru?) is a hamburger-themed support mecha that is used for reconnaissance. It can transmit holographic and photographic information directly to the Rabbit Hatch over the Internet in real time. It is also compatible with the Camera Switch.[26]
- Mega Burgermeal (メガバガミール Mega Bagamīru?) is a special version of Burgermeal which has five layers of "hamburgers" instead of one and cheese, created by Nadeshiko. It is also more powerful as it can take any enemy attack.
- Potechokin (ポテチョキン?) is a cup of french fries-themed support mecha that is used to cut things. It is also compatible with the Scissors Switch.[27]
- Hulashake (フラシェキー Furashekī?) is a milkshake-themed support mecha. It is also compatible with the Flash Switch, releasing a bright and disorienting flash of light.[28]
- Horuwankov (ホルワンコフ Horuwankofu?) is a hot dog-themed support dog mecha. It is also compatible with the Schop Switch, turning it into a powerful mini-bulldozer.[29]
- Softonya (ソフトーニャ Sofutōnya?) is an ice cream cone-themed support mecha. It is also compatible with the Freeze Switch, allowing it to blow a freezing cold blast of air.[30]
- Nuggegyroika (ナゲジャロイカ Nagejaroika?) is a chicken nugget box-themed support mecha. It is also compatible with the Gyro Switch, allowing it to send out its four Tsunugget (ツナゲット Tsunagetto?)[Note 2] mini-droids to follow people. Each of the Tsuneggets are named after one of the Galilean moons of Jupiter: the surprised and pink-eyed Nuggeropa (ナゲロパ Nageropa?, Europa), the sad and green-eyed Nuggeio (ナゲイオ Nageio?, Io), the happy and yellow-eyed Nuggemede (ナゲメデ Nagemede?, Ganymede), and the angry and red-eyed Nuggesto (ナゲスト Nagesuto?, Callisto).[31] The Nuggeropa Tsunugget is damaged by the Virgo Zodiarts during the events of episode 41.
Fourze Engage Ring[edit]
The Fourze Engage Ring (フォーゼエンゲージリング Fōze Engēji Ringu?) is a Wizard Ring (ウィザードリング Wizādo Ringu?), a form of magical jewelry used by Kamen Rider Wizard, of the Magic Ring (魔法リング Mahō Ringu?) variety. Gentaro's possession of the Fourze Engage Ring is the result of a temporal paradox that occurred during the events of Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider Wizard & Fourze: Movie War Ultimatum, having received the ring from Haruto who obtained the ring from Gentaro's future self.
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- ^ a b c d e Toei Hero Max, Vol. 38
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- ^ "TV Asahi's page on Kamen Rider Fourze Elek States". Retrieved 2011-10-08.
- ^ "TV Asahi's page on Kamen Rider Fourze Fire States". Retrieved 2011-10-29.
- ^ a b c Televi-Kun, January 2012
- ^ a b c Televi-Magazine, January 2012
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- ^ "TV Asahi's page on Kamen Rider Fourze Magnet States". Retrieved 2012-01-28.
- ^ "TV Asahi's page on the NS Magnet Cannon". Retrieved 2012-01-28.
- ^ "TV Asahi's page on the Magneticmet". Retrieved 2012-01-28.
- ^ "TV Asahi's page on Kamen Rider Fourze Cosmic States". Retrieved 2012-04-21.
- ^ a b c d Hyper Hobby, August 2012
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- ^ "TV Asahi's page on the Astroswitches". Retrieved 2011-09-03.
- ^ a b Uchusen, Vol. 136
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- ^ "TV Asahi's page on the Barizun Sword". Retrieved 2012-04-21.
- ^ Tokusatsu Newtype, October 2011
- ^ "TV Asahi's page on the Machine Massigler". Retrieved 2011-09-10.
- ^ "TV Asahi's page on the Powerdizer". Retrieved 2011-09-04.
- ^ Figure-Oh, No. 174
- ^ "TV Asahi's page on Burgermeal". Retrieved 2011-09-03.
- ^ "TV Asahi's page on Potechokin". Retrieved 2011-10-01.
- ^ "TV Asahi's page on Hulashake". Retrieved 2011-11-20.
- ^ "TV Asahi's page on the Horuwankov". Retrieved 2012-01-22.
- ^ "TV Asahi's page on the Softonya". Retrieved 2012-03-04.
- ^ "TV Asahi's page on Nuggegyroika". Retrieved 2012-07-03.


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Number of Arizona millionaires fell in 2013
Arizona has more than enough millionaires to fill Chase Field for a two-game homestand, but the state's tally of high-net-worth households fell sharply over the past year, according to a new study.
The report by Phoenix Marketing International, a global marketing-services firm, showed Arizona in mid-2013 had nearly 108,700 households with at least $1 million to invest, representing 4.4 percent of all households in the state. But that was down from 122,000 households, or 5 percent of all households in the state one year earlier, even as the national millionaire count rose.
Overall, Maryland had the highest concentration of millionaires, accounting for 7.7 percent of all households, followed by New Jersey and Connecticut. Mississippi was in last place.
Arizona ranked 34th for millionaires in the study. It's even lower, in 41st place, in terms of per-capita personal income as calculated by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Arizona was one of several states showing relatively large swings in the millionaire count between 2012 and 2013. "We've been scratching our heads to find out why," said David Thompson, managing director of Phoenix Marketing International's Global Wealth Monitor report.
In Arizona's case, it could be due to the slow pace of economic recovery. "Arizona's economy is starting to come around, but it's taking a little longer than people thought," Thompson said.
Nevada suffered the biggest proportional millionaire drop, according to the study, which extrapolated data from more than 10,000 interviews and other information. Arizona was next, followed by Florida, Michigan and Idaho.
Arizona and most of the declining states were hard-hit by the housing slump. Some of the wealth gained from the real estate rebound hasn't shown up yet in the millionaire count, since the report tracked net worths only through June 2013.
In contrast, North Dakota showed the biggest rise in millionaires on the heels of its energy-booming economy. Maine was next-best, followed by Louisiana.
Overall, 6.15 million American households had at least $1 million, representing 5.2 percent of the population. That was up from 6.09 million or 5.1 percent in mid-2012. Americans, and especially wealthy households, have benefitted from the rising real estate and stock markets.
In terms of total millionaires, California led the way with 777,600, followed by Texas (almost 457,000) and New York (429,200).
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From left, Michael Owens, Rob Magada and Brent Furrie, shown here at Club Gossip in Austintown, are marketing their Famous Energy Drink.
Eat, Drink, Be Famous
Energetic entrepreneurs launch distinctive drink
May 23, 2010
After brainstorming for 10 years on a product, Rob Magada and his company plan to make Youngstown famous with their energy drink. It took just six months before Magada's creation, Famous Energy Drink, hit the shelves in February with a flavor different from all other energy drinks: blueberry. The work it took to form the company and create the product was worth it according to Magada and his partners — the drink is now sold in 177 locations such as Sparkle, BP, Shell and Giant Eagle. "Everyone will try to be on your side in the beginning, or they'll tell you you're stupid," said Brent Furrie, the president of sales and marketing for Famous Energy. "If you're passionate enough, you can make anything happen. You won't mind putting 20 hours a day in for the first five months if you're passionate about it." Now, the game plan is to saturate the Warren-Youngstown area with the slogan "Drink Famous. Play Famous. Be Famous." Magada, 30, of Boardman, was traveling the country selling research chemicals to pharmaceutical companies, always looking for a business to start. He used his connections to land a contract with a pharmaceutical company in New Jersey that now manufactures Famous Energy. The first step was creating a flavor profile. Magada said it took 18 attempts to "get it right." Trials included a spin-off of Red Bull, cherry and cranberry. He chose blueberry because it is original. Even Monster, with more than 20 flavors, does not come in blueberry. Magada also wanted his product to be "smooth," with no aftertaste like other energy drinks. Famous Energy has four B vitamins compared to others' two and contains less of the amino acid taurine than Red Bull. The amount of caffeine in one Famous is equal to the amount in a cup of coffee. Magada then approached friend Michael Owens, owner of Owens Construction in Austintown, to invest in the product. Owens, 31, thought of the name and designed the logo for the drink. He said he wanted the image to be stylish and hip — something that would make you feel, well, famous. Then Magada asked Furrie, owner of Gossip Nightclub and Rumors Lounge in Austintown, to join the team. Furrie said he fell in love with the idea instantly. Furrie, who was already in the business field and whose father owns five Sparkle markets, had many connections — 5,000 Facebook friends, to start. "We made the hype for it first and then we brought in the product," Furrie said. Because of Furrie, Famous Energy is now distributed by Ohio Wine, which covers the markets in Ashtabula, Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties. Owens said many entrepreneurs do not research their products or the market for those products before they begin their companies. This research, as well as persistence and communication, are vital, according to Owens. "You've got to communicate and be a team player," Owens said. The next step is to find other distributors, and Owens said anyone who wants to sell Famous Energy in their venue may find the contact information on their website. In the next two months, street teams in a Famous Energy van will sell and give away samples of the drink throughout downtown Pittsburgh as Ohio Wine expands into the Pittsburgh market. Magada explained the goals he and his partners share for Famous Energy. "To put it simply: to be nationwide and to bring a lot of publicity to Youngstown / Warren area; to keep the base of the company in Youngstown. So, we want to bring a positive image to the area and at the same time grow the company," Magada said. And if the three friends end up famous in the process, it would be even better.
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Lycoming struggles on offense, defense in opener
September 1, 2012 - Mitch Rupert
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The Lycoming defense made a beeline for the benches, the frustration in their play beginning to grow, the prospects for a win slipping through their fingers one play at a time.
Defensive tackle Roger Jayne stood in the middle of the Warriors' defensive unit and began shouting at his teammates. The Warriors had given up two touchdowns in two possessions to start the second half Saturday at David Person Field and quickly went from trailing by eight points to trailing by 22.
Jayne was screaming at the top of his lungs – his comments were clear all the way up in the press box – for his teammates to find an extra gear that was going to help turn things around. And when he finished and sat down, junior defensive tackle Dwight Hentz took over the screaming duties.
It turned out to be for naught. A Lycoming defense returning eight starters from last year's No 3-ranked unit in the country surrendered 503 yards of offense to Brockport in the season opener. The offense didn't fare much better, rushing for just 31 yards in a 24-2 loss.
It was a loss that defied what this Lycoming football team was supposed to be about. The defense allowed 179 rushing yards and 324 passing yards. It was a unit that couldn't get off the field on third down. All three were staples of what made the Lycoming defense so dangerous a year ago with primarily the same personnel.
"Very disappointing. Coming in we had a view of winning the game and shutting them down," said Lycoming middle linebacker Kabongo Bukasa, who led the team with 10 tackles. "It's very disappointing coming in here and just getting our (butt) kicked. Give them a lot of credit for that because they prepared pretty well."
Jayne and Hentz were echoing Bukasa's thoughts as they shared them with the rest of their teammates. And although the Warriors pitched a shutout following the defensive linemen's rant, it was afar too late.
Brockport's 19-play drive in the first quarter set the tone for the Golden Eagles. They ran the ball when they wanted to and where they wanted to.
That opened up the opportunity for quarterback Joe Scibilia to throw the ball to windows that were wide open all over the field. The three-year starter completed 21 of 34 passes for 324 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Even though that 19-play drive which covered 72 yards resulted in just three points, it was a window into the future for Brockport's offense.
"We felt confident after the first drive," Scibilia said. "We should have scored on every drive. That's what (offensive coordinator Jason) Mangone expects out of us."
Brockport set up its schemes in its spread offense to try and getting running backs Tyrone Nichols and Shireem Cobb to the perimeter. The 212-pound Nichols and the 193-pound Cobb had the quickness to get to the corner, and the blocking from a big offensive line to turn it upfield for positive yards.
"We thought we could get the edge," Brockport head coach Rocco Salomone said. "We know they like to run a lot of man coverage, so you can run some guys off there and run for the boundaries a bit." "They were stretching the field a lot. They were pulling and getting our linebackers with the guards," Bukasa said. "We just have to pursue to the ball. We've got to get there."
Despite all the struggles the Warriors had with Brockport's offense, it trailed just 10-2 at halftime, and Lycoming was receiving the ball in the second half. But things never got better for the Warriors defense or offense.
Lycoming went three-and-out on its first two possessions of the second half, and Brockport scored on its first two possessions of the second half after forcing punts. The Golden Eagles' Andrew Mrozek converted a thrid-and-9 with a one-handed catch down the sideline with Kody Flail blanketed over the receiver in coverage.
Two plays later, Jake Spalik found a hole in the Warriors' coverage to catch a 15-yard touchdown pass from Scibilia to push the lead to 17-2. It was the corner route like the one Spalik ran that burned the Warriors for big plays much of the day.
"They play a lot of cover 2, so we're hoping the corner stays and we can hit that corner route above him," Scibilia said. "That's just one of our base plays."
Lycoming again went three-and-out after the Spalik home run thanks to an illegal touching penalty when Matt Atkinson stepped out of bounds and came back in to catch a pass. The call, one of 11 penalties for 83 yards for the Warriors, negated what would have been a 42-yard gain on third-and-11.
It took Brockport just seven plays to push its lead to 22 thanks to a 39-yard pass play to Mrozek on another break down in the Warriors' secondary. Nichols capped the drive with a 4-yard touchdown run for a 24-2 lead.
"We really needed to come out of the locker room, and when the opportunity presents itself, we have to be able to capitalize, and we absolutely did not," Lycoming head coach Mike Clark said. "They came out and won the third quarter and that's the difference in the game."
"Once they got up three scores, there's a sense of urgency," Jenny said. "They come out in the second half and put up two touchdowns and we have two three-and-outs. That was pretty much the difference in the ball game."
Lycoming was forced to throw the football 42 times yesterday, despite Jenny making his first career start. It was mainly because the Warriors averaged just 1.7 yards per carry. Parker Showers gained just 8 yards on five carries. Craig Needhammer added just 19 yards on six carries. And in a very limited role as the Wildcat offense triggerman, Matt Atkinson had a pair of carries for 9 yards.
Lycoming recorded just two first downs on the ground yesterday. And when Brockport effectively took away the run, its defense teed off on Jenny. He was forced to do his best Fran Tarkenton impression in the pocket at times, scrambling just to find time to be able to throw the ball. He managed to complete 23 passes for 205 yards, both of which were career highs.
"We knew we couldn't let him stand there because he has good receivers and you knew he'd make plays if you just let him stand there," Salomone said. "We knew we had to make sure we were going to pressure him."
"We just struggled to run the football. Their middle linebacker made a lot of plays," Clark said. "Both groups (Lycoming's offensive line and Brockport's defensive line) were inexperienced. Their guys just played better than our guys.
"They were better offensively and defensively than us. You have to be able to win two of three phases to win a game, and they did."
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Starting Date: Dec 18, 2010
Starting Weight: 294 pounds
Current Weight: 235 pounds
Goal Weight: 195 pounds
afaik without certainty is that gravel doesn't get the look of the colored cement, but again I can't say with certainty
maybe this will help?
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Current Weight: 235 pounds
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I can't give a definite answer... In my experience making sculpture with colored cement, the amount of color the aggregate picks up depends on how porous the aggregate is. Limestone is pretty porous but I think as soon as it gets a little polished or worn down it will look lighter.
P.s. Google tells me it doesn't pick up the color. http://www.highconcrete.com/products...ex.cfm?start=4
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"Trust me, you will soon enter a magical land full of delicious steakflowers, with butterbacons fluttering around over the extremely rompable grass and hillsides."
Yeah, I'm having a hard time figuring out the exact phrase or wording that will bring up the answer. I've found some vague answers but nothing concrete. Heh. I talked to the sales rep at the cement company but they couldn't say for certain. Most of what the company does is very basic. I wouldn't mind the stone picking up some of the color, but we're looking for a bit of contrast.
People. Well, to be fair stupid, inconsiderate people who should be beaten half to death...twice.
So like an idiot I decide to go down and work the gate today. So here I am standing there at 430 am when person rolls on up in their car talking (illegally) on their cell phone. I say 'Good morning' twice and wait. Finally she says to the person on the phone, "Hold on," and hands me her ID. I look at it and hand it back. She says, "Good morning." I look at her. She says, "You know I said good morning, it is polite to respond."
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Peace on Earth
It is sad when one unnamed individual and a militant atheist group from Wisconsin can demand the removal of a simple "Merry Christmas" message that is displayed over the main street in Pitman ("In a South Jersey town, a sign of the season, a sign of controversy — Public battle waged over holiday sign on private building," Dec. 16).
The militant atheists are claiming that the Constitution's First Amendment is being violated. The First Amendment states that the government shall make no law establishing a state religion. It further states that the government shall make no law prohibiting the free exercise of religion. This language is clear, and it is obvious that the sign poses no threat to the First Amendment.
The atheists should relax and contemplate the message of the season: "Peace on Earth and good will toward men."
Merry Christmas.
-- W. James White,
Political retribution looks bad
Love him or hate him, one thing is pretty certain: Gov. Chris Christie will never survive a presidential race. Presumably, state Sen. Richard Codey (D-West Orange) was provided a security detail because there's some likelihood he could be shot or otherwise attacked ("Christie's actions get message to Codey — Senator's security detail stripped, his friend fired days after a public spat," Dec. 14).
Gov. Christie's removal of this protection without the senator's concurrence is essentially deliberate endangerment. Even though no one in New Jersey will prosecute, much less respond to the political retribution firing of Lawrence DeMarzo, who was deputy director at the Division of Consumer Affairs and is a longtime friend of Sen. Codey, Gov. Christie has already given his future opponents all they need to characterize him as what he is: one more New Jersey thug.
-- Mark A. Friesel,
Opportunity fund spells adversity for public schools
I write in response to Assemblyman Troy Singleton's opinion article "Scholarship act will create opportunity for a better life" (Dec. 14).
I agree that public education is out of control. Public education is being assaulted by the ideology of for-profit schools (charter schools). I think the Opportunity Scholarship Act (OSA) is another ploy to weaken public education even further. To make up for the corporate tax credits the state would give corporations that donate to the scholarship fund, the state would divert aid from the scholarship recipients' public schools.
If more funds are available, they should be used for the benefit of every student, not a chosen few.
As a taxpayer, I do not get to pick which schools will receive my tax payments. I am opposed to education for profit. Private schools are on the way to becoming the next "economic bubble" our nation faces.
I hope Assemblyman Singleton can see what a dangerous position he is taking. Privatization of schools is a plague and a further drain on our tax dollars. We all want our children to receive the same opportunity to succeed, but on the current path, if we adopt OSA, we become divided even further.
I believe that OSA would weaken the public school system.
-- Harold Cox,
Array of objections to solar farm
The soft housing market, coupled with increased demand for renewable energy sources, has created the next big thing in money-making ventures: replacing rural, flood-absorbing, agriculturally and environmentally valuable farmland with acres of solar panels ("Hamilton zoning board considers solar farm proposal," Dec. 15). If BKB Properties were truly dedicated to creating clean electricity rather than profit, the group would work with owners of shopping centers, brownfields and parking lots to erect solar panels where they would not conflict with preserving the last of Hamilton Township's agricultural land.
Hamilton Township created the Rural Resource Conservation Zone (RRC) in order to preserve what little farmland is left in the township. In requesting a use that is not permitted in the RRC, BKB Properties shows little regard for the value of farmland and open space.
When asked under cross-examination how a fortress of berms would satisfy the zone's rural aesthetic objective, the developer could only answer, "It has to be an attractive berm." Upon further questioning, it became clear that the developer had no knowledge of the soil quality, the property boundary's vegetation, nor even the minimum height of the solar panels.
In its report, The Times omitted the most important statement of the evening. It came from a lifelong resident of Hamilton Township. He said, "We have to be extremely proactive in our preservation efforts." The zoning board would do well to listen to him and deny the proposal for this nonpermitted use.
-- Laura Lynch,
The writer is conservation chairwoman of the New Jersey Chapter of the Sierra Club (newjersey.sierraclub.org).
States have the right to educate their children
A recent report by the Center on Education Policy revealed that 43,000 schools did not make "adequate yearly progress" under the auspices of the federal No Child Left Behind Act. In essence, the NCLBA is telling the 50 states that the federal Department of Education knows what is best for them. Whatever happened to states' rights?
The one-size-fits-all mentality cannot and should not have been applied to all the states. The Department of Education should get back to its core function of guidance and put an end to this unnecessary federal mandate (see, e.g. "Obama to let states opt out of No Child Left Behind rules," Sept. 24). In the years to come, people will be talking about how the federal government failed miserably with its attempt to nationalize educational parameters with the NCLBA.
-- David M. Levin,
Integrity will create a better economy
Can anything be done to curb the forces of greed and build a financial system that works to resurrect jobs across the country and benefit the American people? Is it possible to develop an industrial economy that rewards environmental health and not pollution? While I believe the answer is yes, much depends on evolving cultural values across our great land.
I recently watched the documentary "Inside Job." Matt Damon narrates the story of the collapse of the global financial system in 2008, which led to the loss of enormous national savings, the foreclosure of millions of homes, and the loss of tens of millions of jobs worldwide. Today, the financial system has only consolidated more power unto itself. There has been no compensation reform or justice for the loss of trillions in America's wealth.
At the same time, industries that pollute are free to remove mountains forever and destroy entire marine systems. Another excellent documentary, "The Big Fix," is about the BP oil spill, chemical dispersants and the continuing crisis in the Gulf of Mexico.
A nonviolent movement that rallies moral resources against the forces of greed and environmental destruction is good. It envisions an economy that is highly functional. A strong foundation for economic growth is rooted in community, free enterprise and the laws of physics and Earth science. Tens of thousands of organizations, for-profit (such as Tom's Shoes) and nonprofit, are already building their operations around values of integrity and creative initiative. Our federal policy response should do the same.
I am running for Congress because I want to square up against Rep. Chris Smith (R-Hamilton) and work to build a healthy financial system and prosperous economy.
-- Doug DeMeo,
The writer is a Democratic candidate for the House of Representatives from New Jersey's 4th Congressional District (DeMeoforCongress.com).


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Volkswagen's newest Special Edition offerings are shaping up to be black, white, and turbo all over: the all-new Beetle will feature two special edition models to celebrate the car's launch next year.
Both editions are based on the top-of-the-line Beetle Sport model, which features the 2.0 liter turbo four-cylinder and DSG as featured in the MkVI VW GTI and Jetta GLI. It's good for a sub-seven second 0-60 run in the similarly equipped GTI, so expect similarly brisk performance in the new Beetle.
The "Black" edition will be painted in VW's "Deep Black" paint shade and will feature alloy wheels and mirrors in a contrasting shade of white. The "White" edition will be painted "Candy White," with mirrors and alloys painted black. Both models will come with turbo badges on the exterior, and will have the interior dashboard and door panels painted in the body color.
The models won't get any go-fast items, but they will be available with the Beetle's Panasonic sound system as tuned by instrument-maker Fender, so playing "Back in Black" or "White Horse" at high volume should be an aural delight.
The Beetle on which the Black Turbo is based was released at the New York Auto Show in April 2011 and is dramatically different from its 1960's and 2000's era cars. Compared to the previous model, the new car stands 5.98 in longer and 3.31 in wider, with increases in the front and rear track of 2.48 in and 1.93 in, respectively. VW claims this should drastically improve handling and give the Beetle more sporting character.
Now that the Jetta, the Beetle's sibling, now comes standard with a 2.0 liter four-cylinder engine, the Beetle now qualifies as a more "premium" offering: it takes the Jetta SE's 2.5 liter five-cylinder as standard, which is upgradable to the 2.0 liter Clean Diesel engine from the Jetta TDI and the Black/White edition's gas turbo four.
The Black Turbo edition is currently available for pre-order through VW and will be limited to a run of 600 units, with VW claiming rolls are filling quickly. VW also says that they will ship 600 editions of the White model to dealers around launch time (one per US dealer) to be used as a special edition "launch car." The cost of the Black or White Turbo Launch Edition Beetle is $24,950, including destination and reservation fees.
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The South Williamsport Area School Board on Monday approved co-funding an update to the Rommelt Elementary School's library book system.
Superintendent Thomas C. Farr told board members much of the material and books available to students in the library's system now are badly dated.
Installing the new collection is projected to cost $21,500, according to Dwight Woodley, elementary school principal.
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Woodley reported the district's Parent Teacher Organization has offered to contribute $10,000 toward the project, and Susquehanna Bank will provide a grant of up to $5,000.
With monies available in the 2009-10 budget, Farr recommended the board approve a district allocation of $6,500 to cover the remainder of the cost.
The board approved the motion on a 6-0 vote. Board members Samuel Burch and President John Engel were absent.
Woodley said once he places the order, the books should arrive by the middle of August.
In other business, Farr said there have not been any updates - nor have there been since April - on the status of the state's 2010-11 budget, which has a deadline of June 30.
The board is expected to vote on its final 2010-11 budget during a June 28 meeting, though should any reports from the state indicate the district will receive state funding less than what is projected before then, a special meeting will take place.
Farr said the next meeting also will include interviewing candidates to replace board member Gary Lowe, who died last month.
The board also accepted the resignation of Dave Wonderlich, head track coach, and Kevin Eck, assistant track coach.
The next meeting will be at 7 p.m. June 28 at the Rommelt Building, 515 W. Central Ave.


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BELLEVILLE - When Donald Conner was a young man, he dreamed of being up in the air.
During his formative years, he worked as a farm hand, often laboring 15 to 16 hours a day. It was during these long and arduous hours that he noticed planes flying overhead and often thought to himself, "I'd sure like to be up there someday."
It was during one of these observations that he had an epiphany.
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Donald Conner, 93, of Belleville, was stationed at Hickam Air Force Base during the attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. Following the attack he was placed on guard duty with only an old, rusty shotgun and 12 shells.
"I kind of woke up and asked myself, why am I doing all this hard work for $20 a month when I can join the service and work eight hours a day and enjoy some freedom?" With this realization, Conner joined the Air Corps. in 1940.
At the time rumors of a draft were already beginning to circulate and Conner felt that he too would eventually be summoned.
Conner was stationed at Hickam Air Force Base in Hawaii, and he spent his days training as an aircraft mechanic.
After completing mechanics classes he was assigned to a squadron and was given an aircraft to repair . His brief training would come to a close on Dec. 7, 1941, as Japanese aircraft attacked Pearl Harbor.
"We kept hearing about the possibility of the Japanese attacking Pearl Harbor, but we didn't believe it. The Saturday before, Dec. 6, the Honolulu Star-Bulletin's headline said that Japan may strike over the weekend," Conner said.
At the time, every Saturday there was a parade in Hickam Field, and Dec. 6 was no different.
"During the parades they lined all of our planes in a row along the hangars. And of course, we had places to park so that they couldn't attack too hard. All they needed to do was come down and strike us, and that's exactly what they did," Conner said. "On the morning of Dec. 7 I was getting up for breakfast and I heard a blast. I looked out the window and saw that a Japanese plane, a 'red ball,' had dropped a bomb on the hub of the buildings, the dining room was in the center.
"That's what they hit first. I knew immediately what was going on. There were quite a few people killed there," Conner said.
Conner sought refuge in the engineering office because it was the only building that was deemed bombproof. It was the next building hit. He said he only "got the dust."
"After the strikes appeared to stop I went with two other officers to look at the hangar to see the damage. It was then we looked up and saw another plane coming in," Conner said.
Conner laid down to avoid being stuck by the incoming plane. He was uninjured during the incoming attack but the other two officers were struck.
After the attack subsided, Conner was placed on guard duty in the "middle of nowhere" for 30 days until reinforcement planes were delivered to the base. His only weapon was an old, rusty shotgun and 12 shells. Conner was later stationed in Japan as a GI soldier.
Upon returning to the United States, Conner was stationed in Washington D.C., where he trained and learned to fly with the United States Air Corps .
Conner said he briefly considered a career in the military but ultimately decided to fly domestically.
"My wife told me she didn't like the idea of a military career," Conner said. "We got married between enlistments and I told her if she didn't like it, I would quit. So I did."
Conner recently celebrated his 93rd birthday and lives a quiet life. He currently resides at Valley View Retirement Community, in Belleville.


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Lycoming County was well represented at the 56th annual Grammy Awards Sunday night in Los Angeles.
Dashon Burton, a graduate of Williamsport Area High School and a member of an eight-person vocal ensemble Brad Wells and Roomful of Teeth, took home a Grammy for best chamber music/small ensemble performance.
And Robyn Monks, who grew up in Jersey Shore and graduated from Jersey Shore Area High School in 1987, was among those who were married during a televised mass wedding at the event.
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Robyn Monks-Gropman, right, who grew up in Jersey Shore and graduated from Jersey Shore Area High School in 1987, and her husband Adam Gropman were among those who were married during a televised mass wedding at the Grammys.
The 'music man'
When Burton moved to Pennsylvania from the Bronx at 13 years old, he hadn't listened to much music beyond what played on the radio.
Now, at 31, with a little help from his bass-baritone voice, Burton makes his living touring the world as a solo performer and singer in an ensemble.
Brad Wells and Roomful of Teeth won the award for its debut album, "Roomful of Teeth," after performing during the Grammy Awards' pre-telecast ceremony.
"It's such a huge honor and accomplishment," Burton said. "We couldn't be more over the moon about it."
Burton began his life in music at Curtin Middle School where former choral teacher Doug Gordon, and Todd Kendall, current band director at the high school, recognized Burton's potential.
Kendall recalled a moment when he and Gordon were in the school library when they heard a "rare sounding, deep, resonant, amazing voice."
"We wanted to find out who it was," Kendall said. "It was Dashon. And the rest is history."
"But Dashon's audition was really just listening to him speak," Kendall continued. "You could tell he was blessed with a gift. And he always wanted to do things really well."
That conscientiousness was echoed by Kent Weaver, co-director of the choir at the high school, who guided Burton as he grew into a knowledgeable musician and went on to compete in district and regional competitions, as well as perform at the White House as a member of GQ.
"He had a great work ethic," Weaver said. "And he was well-liked because he was kind and talented."
Burton credits much of his success to his music mentors from Williamsport.
"I had no training until that day at Curtin," Burton said. "By the time I got to high school, I'd had a little training but I really started to blossom under Kent Weaver. I was just really nurtured and brought up to appreciate wonderful, wonderful music."
He graduated from the high school in 2000 and went on to attend Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland for music education. In 2003, he transfered to Oberlin College in Ohio for voice performance and earned his bachelor's degree in 2005.
Before he attended Yale in 2009 and graduated two years later with a master's degree in baroque music, Burton spent four years in the vocal ensemble Cantus that toured all over the country.
"That's where I really learned how to sing in an ensemble, which is a very different thing from singing individually," Burton said.
Eventually Brad Wells, director of Roomful of Teeth, approached Burton about joining the group.
"Brad had this amazing idea to bring people from around the world to teach American singers their style of music," Burton said. "We learned all different types of styles, starting with Swiss yodeling, then Tuvan throat singing, and Korean and Alaskan folk music. So we brought in composers who would listen to us make these weird sounds and they would write music for us. All of it is written for eight voices."
The piece the group performed at the Grammy Awards was part of "Partita for 8 Voices," written by Pulitzer prize-winning composer Caroline Adelaide Shaw.
Asked about her son's achievement, Burton's mother, Lisa Shorter, of Williamsport, was at a loss for words.
"It was surreal. You can pick an adjective, and seriously, I would go with it," she said.
Something 'great'
Robyn Monks' new husband Adam Gropman, a comedian in Los Angeles, heard about the casting call from a friend in the comedy scene.
"They were looking for all different kinds of couples," Robyn said. "We're seven months pregnant so we sort of got picked as the pregnant couple."
The two had to sign confidentiality agreements and weren't at liberty to tell their parents about the wedding until the day of.
Robyn, 44, has lived in Los Angeles for the last 14 years and always had dreamed of being on the Grammys, as she is a musician. She attended Penn State University for theater and then moved all around the country as a musician. She's performed in New Orleans, Chicago and Atlanta.
Her country duo, The Shaker Sisters, had one of its songs featured on an episode of HBO's "True Blood" in a past season.
Though she never thought she'd make it to the Grammys for anything other than her music, she has no complaints.
"This experience really meant something to me," she said. "We went in just to get married and then you're there and you see all these couples and it makes you feel like you're a part of something. It was quite wonderful. We were walking through the crowd after and you've got Keith Urban with tears in his eyes and Nicole Kidman reaching out to you. It's a whole different world, and I was already elated because I had just gotten married."
Of the after-party, Robyn said, "It was so interesting, because as we were walking around, people would stop us and congratulate us and say 'Oh, my God, you made me cry.' "
"I feel really blessed that I not only got to marry my best friend," Robyn said. "I got to be a part of something that was greater than myself."


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ABC Grooming Instruction Program Canadian Student of the Month– March 2013
Krystal Tyers
Krystal Tyers lives in Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada and is currently a part-time groomer for a small shop there. She has been working as a groomer for five months and plans on staying at her current shop to learn as much as she can from her boss.
- Was grooming your first choice for a career?
My first choice was training dogs but I wanted to expand my knowledge of animals so I went into grooming.
- What animal or person most inspired you to pursue a career in the animal industry?
I grew up in a very small town and ended up spending more time with my pets than I did people. I knew at a young age that I wanted to know everything I could about animals and how to make their lives better
- When and how did you know that you'd be a success in the pet industry?
I have always loved animals. When I was in high school, I took the animal welfare certificate program from Thompson Rivers University and loved learning about animals. I knew then that I needed to have a career in the pet industry.
- What knowledge and experiences have you gained from becoming an ABC certified pet groomer?
I have learned so much from this program; I don't even know where to start. Not only did I learn the skills needed to be a groomer, I also meet some really awesome people through my externship.
- What one thing you have learned not to say to a pet owner?
There are so many things not to say to pet owners. The grooming salon I work at has some very interesting characters that come in. But the words "grossly matted" are never good to use.