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Kamen Rider Den-O & Kiva: Climax Deka (2008) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Release, runtime and language
2008 · 70 mins · Japanese
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Directed by
Osamu Kaneda
Starring
Tomokazu Sugita, Masaki Terasoma, Hikaru Midorikawa, Tamaki Matsumoto, Takeru Satoh, Yuichi Nakamura

After Kai’s defeat, Ryotaro and the DenLiner crew launch a detective agency to hunt down remaining Imagin. Rookie Kazuya joins the DenLiner Police, and together with a fellow Rider, they must retrieve Owner’s spare Den‑O Pass stolen by a rogue Imagin and protect the timeline from past to future, and keep the timeline intact across ages.

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  1. 1 Where to watch
  2. 2 Events in order (12)
  3. 3 Timeline questions answered
  4. 4 Movie threads
  5. 5 Movies like Kamen Rider Den-O & Kiva: Climax Deka
  6. 6 Every angle
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12 events in order · contains spoilers

Kamen Rider Den-O & Kiva: Climax Deka Timeline: Events in Chronological Order

Every key event of Kamen Rider Den-O & Kiva: Climax Deka (2008) in order, scene by scene, with when and where it takes place. Use it to untangle flashbacks, time jumps and parallel storylines, to refresh your memory before the sequel or to find the exact scene you are thinking of.

  1. Formation of the DenLiner Police and the first pursuit

    Ryotaro and the DenLiner Police establish their role to monitor the surviving Imagin after the Den-O Pass theft. They pursue the Pink Rabbit Imagin in a high-speed car chase and clash with the Horse Fangire. The chase ends without recovering the spare Den-O Pass.

  2. Kazuya Suzuki joins the team

    Detective Kazuya Suzuki joins the DenLiner Police and warns them of an Evil Organization rising in the criminal underworld. His information broadens the scope of the threat and tightens the investigation. The team begins coordinating with him on their next moves.

  3. Ryotaro and Kazuya meet Wataru and Shizuka

    After Ryotaro's arrest spree, he and Kazuya encounter Wataru Kurenai and Shizuka who are digging for items related to a new violin varnish. A minor spat with U-Ryotaro leads to Momotaros briefly possessing Wataru. Wataru tips them off, pointing toward the Evil Organization's base.

  4. Discovery of Negataros and Seiya Kuroki at the base

    At the Evil Organization's base, they find Yuto in the company of the leader Negataros and the man Seiya Kuroki. The scene establishes the inner circle and heightens the immediate danger the DenLiner Police face.

    Where
    Evil Organization base
  5. Kazuya's arrest attempt interrupted by the Clown Imagin

    Kazuya attempts to arrest Kuroki but is ambushed by the Clown Imagin. Deneb and Naomi create distractions as Yuto, working undercover, tries to free Kazuya. Yuto is briefly possessed by Urataros, who woos Sarah and tries to seize the gun, but Yuto ejects Urataros and fights the Imagin as Kuroki arrives.

    Where
    Evil Organization base
  6. DenLiner confrontation and plan revelation

    Back at the DenLiner, Kazuya apologizes for nearly getting everyone killed and explains his motive to avenge his father. Yuto reveals Negataros's broader plans. The DenLiner Police resolve to attack at full strength, while Wataru performs a solo violin sonata to boost morale.

    Where
    DenLiner
  7. Negataros begins his plan; arrests and countermeasures

    Negataros begins to move his plan forward with Den-O and Zeronos and their Imagin partners in his way, while Suzuki arrests Kuroki after the DenLiner takes him and his posse away from the fight. The team readies for a major confrontation the next phase of the battle.

    When
    the next day
  8. Nega Den-O emerges and the battle begins

    Negataros uses the Den-O Pass to become Nega Den-O as the fight starts. The Tarōs battle Fangires while Zeronos fights the Clown Imagin and Den-O clashes with Nega Den-O. Nega Den-O quickly gains the upper hand against all four Den-O forms.

    Where
    Battlefield
  9. Kiva arrives; Double Rider Kick turns the tide

    Kiva arrives to shift the balance of power, and Den-O Climax Form joins him in a Double Rider Kick. The combined strike knocks Negataros out of his Rider form, turning the fight in the heroes' favor.

    Where
    Battlefield
  10. Destruction of Nega DenLiner and Negataros's defeat

    Negataros escapes in the Nega DenLiner, pursued by DenLiner, ZeroLiner, and Castle Doran. The three giants combine their powers to destroy the Nega DenLiner, culminating in Negataros's defeat.

    Where
    Battlefield / space near DenLiner
  11. Closure in 1986

    Ryotaro takes Kazuya back in time to 1986 to see Kazuma and Otoya, giving the young detective closure about his father. The visit serves as a personal payoff for Kazuya's arc and a bittersweet ending to his journey.

    When
    1986
    Where
    1986
  12. DenLiner Police continue; recruitment for Yuto

    Although Negataros has been defeated, Momotaros decides to keep the DenLiner Police going because being a cop is fun. After a successful patrol, Deneb asks Yuto to join the DenLiner Police, but a crooks' escape leads to a chase as the DenLiner Police and Yuto pursue them.

    Where
    DenLiner

Last updated: October 09, 2025 at 10:51

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Timeline questions answered

Kamen Rider Den-O & Kiva: Climax Deka Timeline Explained: Your Questions Answered

When does it happen, and why in that order? The questions people ask about the chronology of Kamen Rider Den-O & Kiva: Climax Deka (2008): time jumps, flashbacks, cause and effect between scenes and the correct order of events, each answered with spoilers.

Q1

How does Negataros become Nega Den-O?

Negataros uses the stolen Den-O Pass to transform into Nega Den-O. The spare Den-O Pass, which was stolen by a rogue Imagin at the beginning of the movie, grants him access to the Den-O transformation and all its forms. This makes him an extremely powerful adversary who can match all four Den-O forms simultaneously.

  • negataros
  • nega den-o
  • den-o pass
  • transformation
  • villain
Q2

What is Kazuya's motivation for joining the DenLiner Police?

Kazuya Suzuki joins the DenLiner Police to avenge his father. His father was killed in the line of duty, and Kazuya becomes determined to hunt down the Imagin responsible for his father's death. He brings information about an emerging Evil Organization in the criminal underworld, which expands the scope of the investigation.

  • kazuya suzuki
  • denliner police
  • revenge
  • father
  • motivation
Q3

Why does Ryotaro take Kazuya back to 1986?

Ryotaro takes Kazuya back to 1986 to give him closure about his father. In 1986, Kazuya meets his father Kazuma and Otoya Kurenai (Wataru's father), allowing him to finally see the man his father looked up to and find peace with his loss. This serves as the emotional payoff for Kazuya's entire character arc.

  • 1986
  • kazuma
  • otoya
  • time travel
  • closure
  • father
Q4

What is Yuto's role while at the Evil Organization base?

Yuto is working undercover at the Evil Organization base. He tries to free Kazuya during the ambush by the Clown Imagin and attempts to seize the enemy's weapon. Yuto's true allegiance remains hidden from the villains until the DenLiner confrontation reveals Negataros's full plans.

  • yuto
  • undercover
  • evil organization
  • rescue
  • betrayal
Q5

Why does Kiva arrive at the final battle?

Kiva arrives at the battlefield to turn the tide against Nega Den-O, who has gained the upper hand against all four Den-O forms. His arrival provides the additional power needed for Den-O Climax Form to combine forces with him in a Double Rider Kick, which successfully knocks Negataros out of his Rider form.

Foreshadowing: Wataru and Shizuka's earlier encounter with Ryotaro and Kazuya establishes their connection to the main story.

  • kiva
  • wataru kurenai
  • double rider kick
  • battle
  • climax form
Q6

What is Negataros's overall plan?

Negataros's plan involves using the stolen Den-O Pass to become Nega Den-O and attack the DenLiner team. His goal appears to be disrupting or controlling the timeline itself. The DenLiner crew must stop him to protect the timeline from past to future, as mentioned in the movie description.

  • negataros
  • plan
  • timeline
  • nega den-o
  • villain
Q7

Why does Momotaros briefly possess Wataru?

During a minor spat with U-Ryotaro, Momotaros briefly possesses Wataru Kurenai. This possession is temporary and leads to Wataru providing valuable information that points toward the Evil Organization's base, helping the DenLiner Police advance their investigation.

Foreshadowing: The possession hints at the eventual team-up between Den-O and Kiva riders.

  • momotaros
  • wataru
  • possession
  • impedance
  • kiva
Q8

How is the Nega DenLiner destroyed?

Negataros escapes in the Nega DenLiner after being defeated, pursued by DenLiner, ZeroLiner, and Castle Doran. The three giants combine their powers to destroy the Nega DenLiner, which leads to Negataros's final defeat. This marks the conclusive end of the main threat.

  • nega denliner
  • destruction
  • castle doran
  • zeroliner
  • pursuit
Q9

Why does the DenLiner Police stay active after Negataros's defeat?

Momotaros decides to keep the DenLiner Police going because being a cop is fun. This reflects the lighthearted tone of the movie and the characters' enjoyment of their heroic roles. The team continues patrolling and hunting down remaining Imagin, with Deneb also asking Yuto to join the police force.

  • denliner police
  • momotaros
  • continued
  • fun
  • patrol
Q10

Who is Seiya Kuroki and what is his role?

Seiya Kuroki is a man found at the Evil Organization's base in the company of leader Negataros. He becomes a target for Kazuya's arrest, though the attempt is interrupted by the Clown Imagin. Kuroki represents a member of the criminal underworld connected to the Evil Organization that Kazuya warned about.

  • seiya kuroki
  • evil organization
  • arrest
  • criminal
  • antagonist
Q11

What happens when Urataros possesses Yuto?

During the rescue attempt at the Evil Organization base, Urataros briefly possesses Yuto. While possessed, Urataros tries to woo Sarah and seize a gun from the enemies. However, Yuto manages to eject Urataros and continues fighting the Imagin as Kuroki arrives, demonstrating Yuto's strong will.

  • urataros
  • yuto
  • possession
  • fight
  • impedance
Q12

Why are Wataru and Shizuka digging for violin varnish?

Wataru and Shizuka are digging for items related to a new violin varnish. This subplot occurs when Ryotaro and Kazuya encounter them. While the specific details of the varnish are minor in the overall story, it establishes Wataru's character and his connection to music, which later plays a role in boosting morale before the final battle.

Foreshadowing: Wataru later performs a solo violin sonata to boost the team's morale.

  • wataru
  • shizuka
  • violin
  • varnish
  • music
  • morale

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