Goro Izumi/Taki Gaiden

In 2017, Goro Izumi (泉 五郎) was Kamen Rider G7 Icarus XYZ (仮面ライダーG 7イカルスXYZ), until the creation of erased the Rider's history. Unlike and, Goro, his sister, and Reiji retained their memories of their time as Kamen Riders due to unspecified reasons.

Goro plays a recurring role in Taki Gaiden: The Kunoichi Who Leapt Through Time as a mission control for Taki on the sidelines in her quest to destroy Soul Edge and an on & off Rider aiding her whenever he reclaims his Ridewatch.

History
TBA

Personality
"I've already told you this several times: you don't have to carry all that burden to yourself! Think of the people who believed on what you are capable of... As long as we're still alive and standing, we will shoulder your burden together, and we'll be around you when least expected!"

- Goro reminding Taki that she is not fighting alone.

Goro has matured into a much better person than he was before. He seems to have high regard for 's ambitions of kinghood, to which at first he finds as questionable and wants him to succeed on his goal. But this also doesn't change his brash and headstrong attitude as well his habits of swearing; such as saying "F**k you!" to Azwel while fighting him. In turn, he often gives Taki advice of the hardships of being a Rider and warns her not to repeat his and his sister's mistakes in the past. In the second season, Goro shows his persistence in trying to having Taki regaining her sanity following her PTSD after the Great Malfested War.

Family

 * Toshihiro Izumi - Father
 * Honoka Izumi - Mother
 * Anzu Izumi - Older sister, Kamen Rider G7 Type-S
 * Takagi Izumi - Grandfather
 * Taki - love interest, and later future wife
 * Reina Izumi - (future) youngest daughter
 * Fubuki Izumi - (future) eldest daughter

Powers And Abilities

 * Genius-Level Intellect: Goro's defining trait is his formidable intelligence, rivaling that of Sento Kiryu and Kuroto Dan. As a child prodigy, he is recognized for inventions that is known to ZETA Tech. Similarly, Goro has built the majority, if not all, of the G7 System's arsenals on his own.
 * Genius-Level Strategist: Paired with his intelligence is his ability to formulate plans of any kind; be it convoluted or precisely adjustable methods.
 * Mecha Piloting Skills: Goro is also skilled at piloting mecha/giant robots. Including the VNZ-2000 GOLEM and Taki's Time Mazine.

Forms
 EX Strike Armor "G7 EXlasher, Start Up! Are you Ready?! (Triumphant music) Soudai no Choujin! G7 EX Strike Armor! Subaraaashiii! (Crowd applausing with fireworks accompaniment)"

- Transformation announcement

Rider Statistics Ability Perimeters: EX Strike Armor (EXストライクアーマ) is G7 Icarus XYZ's permanent and the updated version of the original Strike Armor prototype, accessed by inserting the Crow Fullbottle into the G7 EXlasher, inserting it into the, and turning the Vortex Lever, hence known as the Magnificent Birdman (壮大の鳥人).
 * Height: 177.8 cm.
 * Weight: 92.5 kg.
 * Punching power: 88.5 t.
 * Kicking power: 84.4 t.
 * Maximum jump height: 149.7 m (one leap)
 * Maximum running speed: 177 m. per 0.117 sec.
 * Maximum speed at altitude: Mach 3.5 (2,685.44 mph, 4,321 km/h)

EX Strike Armor's stats are marginally high than Archangel Armor and New G7 Icarus, but is still completely eclipsed by Archangel Kerberos and Jet Phoenix Armor, respectively. His perimeters blow far past Build Aureo and Evol by small margins.

In addition his ability to spread his EX Icarus Wings (EXイカルスウイング), the upgraded version of the original Strike Armor's Icarus Wings, he possess the ability to travel in light speeds similar to Kamen Rider Kabuto's Clock Up. He is also able to attack in extremely high speeds, creating copies of himself, and block attacks quite easily, as shown in his fight against Build Aureo.

His EX Strike Met (EXストライクメト) features the High-Frequency Jammer (高周波ジャマー) node on the top of the forehead and in the "eyes" above the Raven Visor (レイヴンバイザー), that negates the full power of the and the.

In this form, G7 Icarus XYZ is equipped with the following armor parts:
 * EX Wing Shoulders (EXウィングショルダー): The upgraded version of the original Wing Shoulders of the Strike Armor. A pair of shoulder armor that improves G7 Icarus XYZ's attack power and accuracy. They also have built-in High-Frequency Jammers that suppresses the energy of the Pandora Box.
 * EX Neutron Gauntlet (EXニュートロンガントレット): EX Strike Armor's gauntlets, the upgraded version of the original Corvus Gauntlet. Through the High-Frequency Neutrons (高周波中性子), the essence converted from the Crow Full Bottle to the G7 EXlasher filled into the suit, G7 Icarus XYZ's strength and speed is enhanced. It also has special hydraulics that allows G7 Icarus XYZ to deliver rapid-fast punches.
 * EX Corvus Legs (EXコーバスレッグ): EX Strike Armor's leg armor, the upgraded version of the original Corvus Legs of the Strike Armor. It has special hydraulics that boost the user's jumping and kicking power, and allows G7 Icarus XYZ to run faster than the speed of light.
 * Origin Breastplate (オリジンブレストプレート): The reinforced chest armor of the original G7 Icarus Strike Armor. It compresses and produces High-Frequency Neutrons within the Crow Full Bottle plugged into the G7 EXlasher.
 * EX Icarus Thruster (EXイカルススラスタ): The main propulsion units located in the back of the armor and in the EX Corvus Legs. Even without activating the EX Icarus Wings, G7 Icarus XYZ can fly as long as the propulsion systems are active.
 * EXO-Barometer (エクソバロメーター): The triangular chestpiece located at the center of the Origin Breastplate. It has two functions, it has the ability to absorb energy attacks and send them back to the attacker and it also measures the power levels of the suit. Whenever the EXO-Barometer blinks in red, it indicates that the EX-Strike Armor is low on energy and has a time limit of 20 minutes before Goro is forced out of his transformation.
 * Neutron Emitters (ニュートロンエミッタ): The glowing lines present in the EX Neutron Gauntlet and EX Corvus Legs. These serve as energy links connecting to the EXO-Barometer. The emitters glow even in pitch black darkness.

Carried over from his prior forms, EX-Strike Armor retains the G7 Sky Buster, Neo Artemis, Yoshiyuki Shin, and the Shadow Saber as his main arsenal. In addition, he can also summon the weapons created by Sento such as the, , , , and the.

This form has six finishers:


 * Build Driver Finishers:
 * Ekushīdo Finisshu (エクシードフィニッシュ): G7 Icarus XYZ flies into the air and splits into four copies of himself. The shadow clones dive into the enemy with a powerful kick.


 * G7 EXlasher Finishers:
 * Ekushīdo Surasshu (エクシードスラッシュ): By plugging a Fullbottle into the top of the EXlasher before pressing the button on the EX Thumb Grip, G7 Icarus XYZ can empower the slashes he delivers with it.
 * Crow: G7 Icarus XYZ first leaps then spins in a manner of a human bullet while holding the G7 EXlasher in front of him to strike the opponent.


 * Kiryuohken (Knight Sword Mode) Finishers:
 * Orochi Mirage (オロチミラージュ): By sliding on the panel once, G7 Icarus XYZ creates five copies of himself, assuming the forms of StealthCrow, PteraDril, Archangel, Archangel Kerberos, and Jet Phoenix Armors, respectively to assist him in combat. All of the copies are also equipped with duplicated versions of the Kiryuuohken.
 * Orochi Burēku (オロチブレーク): By sliding on the panel twice, G7 Icarus XYZ performs a series of multiple slashes faster than the eye can see. It is powerful enough to penetrate through Kamen Rider Evol's Xeno Chest Armor and even destroy his Armilla Reactor.
 * Orochi Finisshu (オロチフィニッシュ): By sliding on the panel thrice and drawing out the power of all the Kamen Riders from Double to Ex-Aid, G7 Icarus XYZ delivers a powerful slash at the opponent.


 * 4Koma Ninpoutou Finisher:
 * Clone Jutsu (分身の術): G7 Icarus XYZ presses the Vortex Trigger once and create multiple copies of himself that attack together.
 * Wind Jutsu (風遁の術): G7 Icarus XYZ presses the Vortex Trigger thrice executes Tornado Cut (竜巻斬り), where G7 Icarus XYZ spins at a crazy speed whilst surrounded with a tornado and quickly slices the opponent with the 4Koma Ninpoutou.


 * Beat Closer Finisher:
 * Mega Surasshu (メガスラッシュ): G7 Icarus XYZ channels the energy of a Fullbottle in his Beat Closer, pulls the Grip End Starter three times and performs a powerful slash.
 * Kerberos: G7 Icarus XYZ launches a projectile taking form of an actual Cerberus at the opponent.


 * Kaizoku Hassyar Finisher:
 * Kaizoku Densya (海賊電車): G7 Icarus XYZ fires a green and azure energy train from the Kaizoku Hassyar that not only rams into the enemy, but shoots azure energy discs as well.


 * Legend Bracer finishers:
 * Raidā Kikku (ライダーキック): G7 Icarus XYZ executes Rider 1's signature flying kick.
 * Raidā Panchi (ライダーパンチ):
 * Bui Surī Hanten Kikku (Ｖ３反転キック):
 * Mashin Gan Āmu (マシンガンアーム): G7 Icarus XYZ uses the as a compliment to Riderman's Machine Gun Arm.
 * Vacuum Hell Wheel (真空地獄車):
 * Sūpā Dai Setsudan (スーパー大切断):
 * Erekutoro Faiyā (エレクトロファイヤー): G7 Icarus XYZ does one of Stronger's fighting gestures before making a finger gun and fire a jolt of electricity with his finger tips..
 * Sukai Furaingu Sōsā (スカイフライングソーサー):
 * Raidā Bureiku (ライダーブレイク): G7 Icarus XYZ rides on his Ride Winger, to which it transforms into the, Skyrider's motorcycle, and ram the enemy.
 * Sūpā Raidā Senkō Kikku (スーパーライダー閃光キック):
 * Zekurosu Kikku (ZXキック):
 * Jūji Shuriken (十字手裏剣): G7 Icarus XYZ hurls multiple Cross Shurikens at the opponent.
 * King Stone Flash (キングストーンフラッシュ): G7 Icarus XYZ discharges a burst of crimson energy from the Build Driver's Vortex Charge.
 * : When selected, this uses one of three of RX's forms - his base form, Robo Rider, and Bio Rider.
 * Riboru Kurasshu (リボルクラッシュ) (RX):
 * Hādo Shotto (ハードショット) (Robo Rider):
 * Spāku Kattā (スパークカッター) (Bio Rider):
 * Sūpā Raidā Senkō Kikku (スーパーライダー閃光キック):
 * Zekurosu Kikku (ZXキック):
 * Jūji Shuriken (十字手裏剣): G7 Icarus XYZ hurls multiple Cross Shurikens at the opponent.
 * King Stone Flash (キングストーンフラッシュ): G7 Icarus XYZ discharges a burst of crimson energy from the Build Driver's Vortex Charge.
 * : When selected, this uses one of three of RX's forms - his base form, Robo Rider, and Bio Rider.
 * Riboru Kurasshu (リボルクラッシュ) (RX):
 * Hādo Shotto (ハードショット) (Robo Rider):
 * Spāku Kattā (スパークカッター) (Bio Rider):
 * Riboru Kurasshu (リボルクラッシュ) (RX):
 * Hādo Shotto (ハードショット) (Robo Rider):
 * Spāku Kattā (スパークカッター) (Bio Rider):


 * XGM-01II G7 Sky Buster + Hawk Gatlinger Finisher:
 * Vortex Burst + Full Bullet (ボルテックバースト/フルブレット): After plugging two Fullbottles in the G7 Sky Buster's Fullbottle Magazine Loader and subsequently spinning the Hawk Gatlinger's Revol-Magazine ten times, G7 Icarus XYZ can perform powerful shots.
 * : G7 Icarus XYZ leaps into the air and unleashes a rain of bullets consisting of energy projections of hawks, drills, and pterodactyls.
 * : G7 Icarus XYZ leaps into the air and unleashes a rain of energy hawk bullets.


 * Build Driver + Drill Crusher finisher:
 * Exceed Finish/Vortex Break (エクシードフィニッシュ/ボルテックブレイク): After plugging a Fullbottle into the Full Bottle Slot of the Drill Crusher, G7 Icarus XYZ can perform an even more powerful finisher.
 * : G7 Icarus XYZ channels the energy of a Full Bottle in his Drill Crusher and performs a powerful slash.
 * : G7 Icarus XYZ launches the Dri-Spiral Blade at the opponent like a missile. The Dri-Spiral Blade grows into a gigantic size whilst impaling the opponent, G7 Icarus XYZ flies into the sky before diving into the opponent with a flying side kick, with the foot connecting with the enlarged Dri-Spiral Blade.

EX Strike Armor's insert theme is entitled "Appassionato", originally the insert theme of the original G7 Icarus Strike Armor.

Portrayal
Goro Izumi is portrayed by Taishi Nakagawa (中川 大志). As Kamen Rider G7 Icarus XYZ, his suit actor is Iwakami Hirokazu (岩上 弘数).

In the English dub of Taki Gaiden: The Kunoichi Who Leapt Through Time, he was voiced by Sam Riegel from Episode 2 to 24. From episode 26 onwards, he is voiced by Josh Keaton.