[Annuga]

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Originally Posted by DecadeW Climax

Besides Oh, Kamen Rider are bug men, why do they Heisei Riders (save Kabuto) have bug eyes if they aren't related to bugs in he slightest (story speaking, not merchandise and that they look cool).

Probably because of traditional. Though you're slightly wrong on a few things
Kuuga: Bug, Stag Beetle
Agito: Bug, Stag Beetle
Ryuki: Not a bug, but you'd see the knight-like thing instead
Faiz: Not a bug, but stylized helmet to resemble, well, the Phi symbol
Blade: Bug, Scarab Beetle
Hibiki: No Bug eyes
Kabuto: Bug, Rhinoceros Beetle
Den-O: Not a bug, but the eyes are shaped like a peach, which is another reference to Momotarou, Rod form has bug eyes, but that's more likely because of the turtle motive as some turtles have spots on their shells iirc
Kiva: Not a bug, but stylized like a Jack-o'-lantern
Decade: Not a bug, but he's supposed to be the anniversary thing
W: Bug, and W as a whole is a shout out to Showa
OOO: Occasionally a bug, but they likely kept the bug eyes to save on helmet designs
Fourze: You win
Wizard: No bug eyes
Gaim: Not a bug, It's stylized like samurai armour
Drive: Not a bug, stylized as a car
Ghost: Bug Firefly, but no bug eyes
Ex-Aid: No bug eyes