Takeshi Asakura is a major antagonist in the tokusatsu series Kamen Rider Ryuki. He is a violent and unpredictable criminal who becomes Kamen Rider Ouja (not Wrath; Wrath is the American adaptation's equivalent in Kamen Rider: Dragon Knight). Asakura is known for his ruthless and chaotic nature, often seeking out battles for his own enjoyment. His actions and volatile personality cause significant conflict and drive many key events in the series, making him a memorable and dangerous foe for the protagonists.