Ren Akiyama is Kamen Rider Knight, a fighter in the Rider War who seeks victory at all costs. He saves Shinji from a powerful dragon in the Mirror World, and works with Yui Kanzaki, who is searching for her missing brother. Ren's strength and actions introduce Shinji to the Riders' conflict and shape Shinji's decision to join it for a different purpose.
Ren is a Rider and Shinji's reluctant ally and rival in the Rider War. He fights Mirror World monsters, mistakes Ryuga for Shinji during the fight with Femme, and later battles Ryuga as Knight. Afterward, Ren tells Shinji that he must win; the two agree to face one another and transform into their Survive forms as monsters approach.
A Rider who warns Shinji to stay out of the battle and explains that Riders fight to make their wishes come true. Ren is connected to Tezuka through their shared wish to save a woman they love, but doubts the cost of that wish. Mortally wounded, he asks Shinji to fight in his stead and care for her.
A skilled and loyal rider who navigates the Mirror World.
Ren arrives with the other Riders during the Miracle World events and joins the fight against the hostile figure claiming to be Agito. After Shinji wakes, Ren is nearby but denies that they are comrades and says he does not know what Shinji is talking about. He teases Shinji and refuses to help with the Rider index.
Makai Knight, ally in battle, helps Raiga on train.
Satoshi Matsuda has 36 screen credits in a career dating back to 1999. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Kamen Rider Movie War Series with 1 titles. Signature works include Kamen Rider Ryuki, Kamen Rider Ryuki Special: 13 Riders, Kamen Rider Ryuki: EPISODE FINAL. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 3 universes
