So this is yet another idea I've contemplated for awhile. Witchblade to me was such an interesting anime with a story that I don't think always gets appreciated. Now in case your wondering the version of Ichigo or Kamen Rider 1 that will be used in this story is the version from the Movie Kamen Rider The First. Now without further adieu let's meet the man who will be the first Rider that started the entire legacy!

Name: Taiga Nakamura

Age: 20 (Prologue), 26 (Chapter 1 Onwards)

Species: Cyborg

Hair Color: Light Brown

Eye Color: Blue

Height: 6 Foot

Occupation: Mechanic, Kamen Rider (Secret)

Personality: Kind, seems absentminded, great with vehicle mechanics, keeps to himself, doesn't let people get to close to him, doesn't seem concerned in dangerous situations, worries about the well-being of others, seems to be hiding something, will do his best to help others.

Cyborg Abilities:

Enhanced Strength: As a Cyborg, Taiga has strength fifteen times greater then an average man.

Enhanced Durability: As a Cyborg, Taiga can withstand a building exploding around him and walk away mostly unharmed.

Enhanced Senses: Due to the cybernetics, Taiga can see and hear ten times better then an average human.

Adaptive Learning: Designed to be the ultimate weapon, Taiga can adapt and learn by fighting his opponents. This allows Taiga to defeat even more advanced cyborgs then himself.

Increased Lifespan: Due to the Cybernetic enhancements, Taiga's body has stopped showing signs of aging. It is possible he has achieved a form of eternal youth from his cybernetics.

Transformation Belt:

Typhoon: A belt that unleashes the full power of Taiga's Cybernetics. It requires wind to jump start the turbine that then powers the Typhoon, transforming him into Rider 1.

Rider Form:

Rider 1: Taiga's combat form that increases his cybernetic abilities even further, pushing them to their absolute max. Rider 1 is completely immune to conventional weaponry and can even withstand nuclear explosions sustaining minimal damage. Only advanced weaponry and other cyborgs pose a threat to Rider 1.

Rider Machine:

Cyclone 1: A motorcycle designed and built by Taiga's boss, it is potentially one of the fastest motorcycles created. It utilizes a Nuclear Engine, the first of its kind and the culmination of Taiga's boss's work in engine design. The bike itself is incredibly durable like Taiga himself, making it the perfect vehicle for him.

Bio: Taiga Nakamura was an average young mechanic in training apprenticing under Renzo Suzuki, former professional motorcycle racer, turned mechanic and engine designer. However one day while test driving a motorcycle with an experimental engine designed by Renzo, Taiga was captured by soldiers of Sacred Hegemony Of Cycle Kindred Evolutionary Realm, or Shocker for short. Taiga underwent cybernetic augmentation and was brainwashed to become the ultimate soldier of Shocker. Fate however had other plans as when he was sent on a mission to retrieve an artifact known as the Witchblade, Taiga was able to regain his humanity, however his theft of the Witchblade led to the Great Quake that destroyed Tokyo. Rather then hide from Shocker, Taiga decided to embrace the power they gave him and fight against the organization to defend humanity's freedom. However little does he know his fate is now intertwined with the Witchblade and it's next host.

So that's Taiga! Now a few notes about this story, one I don't know when exactly I'll get the first chapter out since I have finals coming up and I want to rewatch Witchblade before starting or at least skim the episodes. Secondly this will have a darker tone when it comes to combat similar to Witchblade as well. Finally I will not be using the Cyborgs from Kamen Rider The First, but making up my own. These Cyborgs won't be monsters of the week, but primary antagonists of multi chapter arcs. Please leave your thoughts and opinions in the comments as always! I hope to see all of you in the Prologue of Witchblade: The First Rider!