Kouta is gravely wounded in battle.
An Overlord sends overgrowth from Helheim through Yggdrasill's artificial crack
and occupies the entire tower.
As Inves overrun the city, another Overlord wreaks havoc with newly enhanced power.
Just when things seem darkest, Kouta arrives and transforms into the new Zenith Arms!
Got it, move... wow...
Don't say no, just live more!
It's survival, you gotta move
When life's in a warring state
Who's got the strength to win
Now that all the locks are open?
Don't say no, just live more!
Where will you find...
Don't say no, just live more!
And how will you use...
The forbidden fruit?
The wind of the moment has its own message to share
It's blowin' stronger and stronger till it reaches you
Your dreams and future may seem so far away...
When you've got all you can out of life, that's when you can stop
But don't let life get you down
Keep your head held high
Wherever you may go
Never compromise yourself
Follow the path you believe in, and just live more!
Don't say no, just live more!
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Where'd she go?
I'm evacuating while I can.
Take care of yourself, Kouta.
So this is where we're evacuating at…
Hey, you!
There's no help coming here!
No one's going to help us!
What?
We've gotta get out of town ourselves!
Where's my mommy?
You got separated from your mom?
It's okay. I'll help you find her.
Now that the Helheim situation's out in the open...
What are the Japan branch doing?!
We can't keep the press muzzled much longer!
I've already spoken with the Prime Minister,
and there'll be no intervention of the SDF until we take action!
We should never have left someone as inexperienced as Kureshima in charge.
Exactly!
We will censor the Japanese headquarters from now on!
And steal control for yourselves?
We object!
HEY! Don't act on your own!
Yes, this isn't helping anything!
My, my.
Pointing fingers, I see?
Professor Ryoma!
Where the hell are you?!
Stop hiding away!
Is any of that relevant now?
After all, I've finally discovered the path to godhood.
Godhood?!
Indeed.
The Overlords, the Inves' intelligent masters, are hiding away a "forbidden fruit"...
That is the key to further evolution.
That's so petty!
The question should be, how are you going to take responsibility for this?!
You do so disappoint me.
Given a chance to reach higher, you choose to try and pull us down.
Oh, whatever! Go report it!
You're not going to escape from our investigation!
I'm terrified, really.
If I can't escape, then, well...
Oui?
What's going on?
I've just announced the gory details of Project Ark to the whole world.
It seems the hunter has become the hunted.
That can't be true!
Now humanity is...
That was our chance to save the human race!
Honestly.
My research is far more valuable than that will ever be!
More details... the terrorism planned by pharmaceutical firm Yggdrasill.
The government has admitted involvement in this plot that would claim the lives of most of humanity.
The entire Cabinet has resigned.
We're informed that the conspiracy also includes several major leaders
from both parties, as well as public services including the police.
As a result, the chaos cont–
Panic continues to spread here in London as–
The New York Stock Exchange has shut down–
Global economic collapse seems inevitable–
No news about Zawame?
That's the least of anyone's concern right now.
Still no phone signal.
This is bad.
I can't get a hold of Mitchy.
He's probably escaped already.
Mitchy's not like that!
I'm back!
How is it outside?
It's crawling with Inves everywhere you go.
How many people are hiding in their homes because they couldn't escape?
There was no proper evacuation order. I'd wager too many.
But if they can't escape on their own...!
Well, the police or SDF should come soon…
Yeah!
They won't.
Huh?
How do you know?
Yggdrasill is responsible for the city itself.
The SDF will only contain it within the city.
That was always the plan.
- But they can't contain this!
Look here.
There are very few exits from Zawame City.
Locking them down would be simple.
They built this city for this express purpose.
You mean they've always been planning to abandon it?
They'll pay...
And just how do you intend to make them?
The government and Yggdrasill are trapped.
So the SDF can't afford to make any moves.
They're stretched thin just keeping the Inves in the city, alas.
If you want to sit here blaming people, feel free.
Anyone who would rather get something done, come with me.
Wait.
Communicators.
These are…
Minato?
We need to work together, right?
Yeah.
We'll start by sweeping the city.
Get anyone still here to a safe place.
Ready?
Yeah!
Roger!
I'm on it!
Kaito.
So Demushu is dead.
He was a fool to the bitter end.
You certainly took over Yggdrasill in no time.
You thought I had great power, but was too stupid to know how to use it?
Well…
At least now I know you aren't.
The only thing left is the Fruit of Knowledge.
Then I will control both this world and Helheim.
But I need your help to do so.
Me?
The fruit may be sweet, but reap too greedily and the tree withers.
It needs a warden.
I do not know enough about humans.
I need someone to tell me the best ways to control them.
So, you don't intend to drive humanity extinct?
Certainly not.
It would be no fun at all to rule a ruin.
You will control. I will play.
That's not a bad deal. I'll play along for now.
Where are you going?
First, we should eliminate our greatest threat.
I'll destroy Kouta.
Kouta…
Then take this one with you. He should be useful.
Duduonshu.
You called, my liege?
Are you sure?
Of course.
We're compatriots, you and I.
That's good to hear.
Good luck.
Clearly a watcher. How annoying.
LEMON ENERGY SQUASH
All clean here.
Where to next?
Can you see anything?
There's nothing left. It's completely silent.
Oh…
What's wrong?
I always thought the city could change, but it wouldn't stop being home.
But, it's not even a city anymore now that everyone's gone.
Just a ruin.
A ruin…
Not quite.
I'm still here.
So are the rest of you.
Consider it a sort of freedom.
Then it won't seem so bad.
Maybe…
But I'm not that strong.
Mai.
Just dance.
That's your own strength, isn't it?
Dance? But there's no one to see me now.
You never know.
Perhaps they'll come back.
Maybe…
I hope so.
If they do, it will be a result of your power.
You have some ability to gather people around you.
But… isn't that you, Kaito?
Me?
Yeah. All of a sudden, Team Gaim and Baron,
and even Yggdrasill are fighting together.
Because of you, Kaito.
That's why…
I see a crack.
Over and out.
Transform!
That's why...
I'm back from patrol!
Welcome back!
Any news?
No, no, nothing!
H-Hey, you must be hungry, right? Come on!
Let's go to Bandou's!
He's still open?!
Yeah, he is! Come on!
Hey, Bandou... aren't you gonna evacuate?
What, close up shop and leave you out of a job? No way.
Least I can do is cook while you're saving the city.
So go on, eat up!
Do you think Zawame's gonna be alright, Kouta?
I think we'll pull through.
Really?
Well, I mean nothing's certain, but...
If we use the Fruit of Knowledge, we can stop Helheim from spreading.
Then it'll all be okay.
So don't worry, okay?
You think everyone will come back?
Course they will.
I'm going to protect this city, and we've got all the Armored Riders helping.
Right?
Yeah.
I'm done, thanks!
Huh?
What's wrong, Kouta? Not hungry?
Oh, I've had the belt on this whole time, so that's kept me full.
Say, Mr. Bandou... is it me, or is this a bit bland?
There's no way!
Huh?
Yeah? Okay, got it.
That was Minato, she said she spotted some weird Inves.
An Overlord?
Could well be.
Okay...
Seeya, Mr. Bandou!
Minato!
Over here.
So... why did you betray Yggdrasill?
Does it bother you?
Well, yeah. I'm glad you're on our side,
but it's hard to trust you without knowing why.
I didn't betray them.
They left me to die, so I turned my back on them.
Why didn't you escape?
Because Kaito was still here.
Kaito?
I just like people who reach for power.
I want to see how far they can go.
They've fallen for it.
You take down the woman, and lure in the man.
Are you sure?
About what?
He was your ally, wasn't he?
My allies are people who do what I want them to.
So all you care about is whether people are powerful?
Of course not. Power is worthless if they don't use it right.
Will you?
What are you going to do with your power?
Protect everyone.
And once they're safe?
Huh?!
Well, once the world's safe, then I'll...
It's easy enough to say you want to protect people.
But you don't have the guts to do it.
You don't know that!
I think I do.
There's no way you'll beat Kaito!
Why do I need to fight Kaito?
Don't be naive.
There's only one Fruit of Knowledge.
If you're not willing to fight and win, you'll be annihilated.
An Overlord?!
Transform!
LEMON ENERGY
Transform.
PEACH ENERGY
JINBA LEMON
PEACH ENERGY ARMS
Minato!
That little...
Don't worry about me! Go after him!
Alright!
Where'd he go?
What?!
I shall avenge Lord Demushu.
Avenge him?!
He tried to destroy our city!
The life of a Femushinmu holds more weight than any number of you primitive apes!
You're not that special!
TRIUMPH
LOCK ON
TRIUMPH ARMS
TAKE THE FIELD! HIP, HIP, HURRAH!
Takatora?! Not you too!
This is no time for us to fight!
What's wrong, ape?!
Stop this...
Takatora!
Please, Takatora!
Faux!
He's an impostor!
What?!
An impostor?!
He's nowhere near elegant enough!
You can't fool my eyes, impostor!
Then who are you?!
FRUIT BASKET
LOCK OPEN
ZENITH ARMS
THE UNMATCHED, PEERLESS GRAND WARLORD!
A new arms?! Again?!
After the break, Zenith Arms takes the spotlight!
MANGO PUNISHER
KAGEMATSU
SONIC ARROW
MELON DEFENDER
GRIDON BAMMER
ORANGE SLICER
PEERLESS SABER
MATCHLOCK ORANGE DJ GUN
LOCK ON
Uh-oh...
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STRAWBERRY CHARGE
You traitor... you'll pay for this!
How dare that impudent cur pretend to be my lovely melon!
It's unforgivable!
Why?!
Why does he get to keep getting stronger?!
But still...
No matter how much power he gets, he's still stupid, gullible Kouta.
I'll find a chance to strike...
...and then I'll have the last laugh.
Next time, on Kamen Rider Gaim:
I'd be alright with you taking the golden fruit.
The Overlord declares war!
This world has left you all to die.
Episode 34: The King's Power and the Queen's Return
No way! I'm going to save them!