Takeshi Asakura ~A.D. 2002~

Takeshi Asakura ~A.D. 2002~ (浅倉 威 〜2002年〜) is the fourth episode of Taki Gaiden: The Kunoichi Who Leapt Through Time. It is the first part of the  tribute arc. Thus, it features the return of, portrayed by.

Synopsis
After Taki learns that her timeline is being altered, this causes her to be filled with doubt and confusion due to the existence of another Taki in the past. As Geiz deduces, the existence of another Taki in her timeline is similar to that of an Another Rider replacing a past Legend Rider. The lingering doubt bothered even Goro and Fubuki.

In 2002, an Another Rider's rampage goes horribly wrong upon encountering an escaped convict: Takeshi Asakura. Unsurprisingly enough, this Another Rider bears a personal grudge against him!

Continuity and Placement

 * : Takes place before episodes and.
 * The past, 2002: Takes place during the events of episode of , leading to an altered timeline rather than continuing on with the Ryuki TV series, with Shinji having lost his powers, along with the deaths of the Mirror Riders, Asakura included, being averted.

Plot
TBA

Cast

 * Taki (タキ): Asana Mamoru (護 あさな)
 * Natsu (凪津): Yuna Taira (平 祐奈)
 * Tokiwa Sōgo (常磐 ソウゴ): Okuno Sō (奥野 壮)
 * Myōkōin Geitsu (明光院 ゲイツ): Oshida Gaku (押田 岳)
 * Fubuki Izumi (泉 吹雪): Risa Saito (斉藤 りさ)

Guest cast

 * Asakura Takeshi (浅倉 威): Hagino Takashi (萩野 崇)

English dub cast

 * Taki: Cynthia Holloway
 * Natsu: Emily Neves
 * Austin Tindle
 * George Newbern
 * Cherami Leigh
 * Fubuki Izumi: Mary Elizabeth McGlynn


 * Watch used:
 * Geiz
 * Geiz
 * Rider Armor used:
 * Geiz
 * N/A