Kazuya Taki

Kazuya Taki is a fictional FBI agent appearing in Kamen Rider and also in Kamen Rider Spirits, where he becomes a more central character and one time assuming the identity Skull Rider, a homage to the series creator, Shotaro Ishinomori's earlier character, Skull Man, who was adapted for the creation of Kamen Rider 1.

Overview
Introduced in episode thirteen, Taki was assigned to investigate Shocker's activities in Japan. After seeing the original Kamen Rider in action he assisted his temporary successor, Kamen Rider 2 and later both riders in their fight against Shocker and Gel-Shocker, by fighting against the many footsoldiers.

Spirits
In Kamen Rider Spirits, Taki is first seen in America explaining Kamen Riders to some of the residents but few people (except children) believe him. One of his young friends, Spike even called him a Kamen Rider because of his martial arts skills and his use of a motorcycle. Later when Spike is mutated into a Vampire by the evil Father Petrescu, Taki decides to save him going against orders from his superiors, as there were no Kamen Riders present he takes on the Kamen Rider-like persona, Skull Rider. At first he was able to hold his own for a while until Petrescu attacked, removed his mask, and attempted to kill him but was stopped by the untimely arrival of Takeshi Hongo, Kamen Rider 1. Taki then teamed up with Rider 1 and had additional help from Spike, defeated the vampires. Hongo gave Spike an antidote then left. After Hongo left Taki is seen throughout most of the manga helping the other riders and other people against the Badan Empire.

Abilities
While not a cyborg, Taki has displayed advanced martial art skills enough to defeat the Shocker footsoldiers and other footsoldiers in Kamen Rider Spirits, which is difficult for the average human. He also has access to equipment that enhance physical attacks and has displayed expertise in motorcycle riding.