Some Similarities of Kamen Rider Faiz and Kamen Rider Kiva

After watching 4 Kamen Rider series since my addiction to Kamen Rider Decade, I noticed that the two series that I have watched have a little similarities. These two series are, as you can see in the title, Kamen Rider Faiz and Kamen Rider Kiva. So let's start the battle.

Round 1

Both of the series had the same concept for both heroes, they are both half-human and half monster. Well, technically it's only Wataru (Kiva) who's half-human because Takumi (Faiz) is an Orphenoch. But I assume you got my point. both of them are not 100% human.

Round 2

Both of the series have anti-hero Riders. For KR Faiz, it's Kusaka (Ku-Sucker for me) aka Kamen Rider Kaiza, and it's Nago aka Kamen Rider IXA for KR Kiva. Although IXA switched sides when he knew about Wataru being KR Kiva, he was still an anti-hero in the first place. Don't let me discuss KR Kaiza aka Ku-sucker...errr Kusaka because I am biased when it comes to him! Harharhar!

Round 3

The number 4! What's with the number 4?
The best of the best Orphenoch in KR Faiz is called Lucky Clover, which is composed of 4 members. Same goes for KR Kiva, the ruler of the Fangire race is called Checkmate 4 (King, Queen, Bishop, and Rook). Both of which has a woman in its lineup.

Round 4

Mari-san and Mio-san! The leading lady of KR Faiz is the same actress who played the role of Mio-san, who was the love interest of Wataru. She looked like she never aged a bit. She's still a kawaii onna. :D

Fact: In the final episode of Kamen Rider Decade, she was also the woman who played the role of the Fangire Queen.

Round 5

The belt. I don't mean the appearance of the belt but its requirement for the wearer. In KR Faiz, only those who are Orphenoch can wear the Faiz gear. Normal humans can wear it but after shouting "Henshin" (transform) and puts the cellphone on the belt, it won't function and the belt will just say "error". Same goes to KR Kiva, only those who are Fangire, or who has a Fangire blood can wear the Kivat belt. Those humans who attempts to wear the belt will die.

Round 6

Both the Orphenochs and the Fangires have a King.

Round 7

Kitazaki (Lucky Clover leader) and Rook (One of the Checkmate 4), both play games. If they are bored, they think of some game that will amuse them. The only difference is that Rook has a time limit for his little game. When Rook fails, he punishes himself. But if he did it before the time ends, he rewards himself with Ice Cream!

Round 8

The story of the two series has the same conflict. In KR Faiz, when Takumi's Orphenoch form surfaced again (in his will), he had a dilemma in which side will he be, Orphenoch or the Humans. It's the same in KR Kiva when Wataru discovered that he was half-Fangire although Wataru didn't sulk too much.


Maybe you are thinking that there should be a winner. No, I won't put any because I like both of the series. So there you go! :D

HENSHIN!