Rocco Ortiz

*"Let's Rock and Roll!"*

**Rocco Ortiz** is the main protagonist of Kamen Rider Crypt. He is the Knight of the White Fangire Clan who fights against his own kind as **Kamen Rider Crypt**, with his true form being the **Adder Fangire**. He later inherits the title of the White Fangire King after marrying Jennifer/Stingray Fangire and destroying the entire royal family. His true Fangire name is **The Fangs of Darkness Surrounded by Delicacies** (*Chinmi ni Kakoma reta Yami no Kiba*).

## General Information

Series: Kamen Rider Crypt

Motifs:

* Vampire
* Black Mamba
* Gravestone
* Undead Monsters

## History

Rocco Ortiz is the son of Nigel Ortiz and the **Orca Fangire**, inheriting the title of the White Fangire Knight from birth. Instead of living in luxury with his parents, he was given permission to join human society in order to feed on humanity. He would learn how to play guitar under the tutelage of the **Strider Fangire** and join a metal band called the Black Roses. Under the stage name of "The Metal Knight", he enjoyed fame and praise from everyone around him. He would let this fame go to his head and ruin his reputation by having an affair with one of his bandmates' girlfriend. Quitting the band in shame, he locked himself away inside Saint Cecilia's Church to disappear from society. His only interaction with the outside world was from a kind nun named Sister Lucia who cared for him.

Three years later, Sister Lucia would be murdered by a group of criminals led by Dennis Rivers. Needing to attend his beloved caretaker's funeral, Rocco finally left the tower and entered society once more. While eating at a local restaurant, he overheard a commotion in a nearby alley where he saw the **Raccoon Fangire** feeding upon an innocent old man. While attempting to save her by transforming into his true form, he would ultimately fail to save the man's life. Returning to Saint Cecilia's in shame, he would meet a mysterious talking snake named Slick. Slick explained that he was able to administer a powerful energy called the Active Force into a host to grant them superhuman abilities that could potentially defeat the Fangire. The two made a deal: if Rocco cared for Slick as his pet, then the two could work together to fight the Fangire every night as Kamen Rider Crypt.

## Personality

Rocco's many years of being locked away in a tower have left him broken and locked away from society. He is a good man, but his troubled past turns people away from him.

## Forms

### Crypt Form

*“Biting!"*

First Foe: Raccoon Fangire

**Crypt Form** is Rocco's black-colored default form, accessed through a bite from Slick.

### Sakaku Form

*"Sakaku Scythe!"*

First Foe: Cockroach Fangire

**Sakaku Form** is Crypt's mummy-based alternative form accessed using the Sakaku Scythe. In this form, Crypt's right arm is coated in yellow-colored armor made of **Sakaku Citrine**. This form was unlocked after Crypt befriended the Mummin **Hisa**.

### Gishii Form

*"Gishii Axe!"*

First Foe: Piranha Fangire

**Gishii Form** is Crypt's poltergeist-based alternative form accessed using the Gishii Axe. In this form, Crypt's left arm is coated in orange-colored armor made of **Gishii Carnelian**. This form was unlocked after Crypt befriended the Geistun **Sabi**.

### Gachaw Form

*"Gachaw Fists!"*

First Foe: Hippo Fangire

**Gachaw Form** is Crypt's zombie-based alternative form accessed using the Gachaw Fists. In this form, Crypt's chest is coated in olive-colored armor made of **Gachaw Malachite**. This form was unlocked after Crypt befriended the Zombon **Odoro**.

### Sentinel Form

*"Power Up!"*

First Foe: Anemone Fangire

**Sentinel Form** is the gargoyle-based evolved form of Kamen Rider Crypt, accessed through the assistance of the Gargoydian.

## Equipment

**Devices**

* Serpent of Darkness Slick - Rocco's Janoyami partner
* Gargoydian - Rocco's second partner and transformation device for Sentinel form
* Crypt Belt - Transformation device formed from Slick's main body
* Fuestles - Rocco's whistle-like transformation trinkets

**Weapons**

* Demon-Beast Sickle Sakaku Scythe
* Demon-Beast Axe Gishii Axe
* Demon-Beast Knuckle Gachaw Fist

**Vehicles**

* Machine Slitherer

## Legend Rider

**KamenRide: Crypt**: This Everlasting Rider Card transforms Eon into Kamen Rider Crypt.
The **Crypt Astroswitch** is a Starlight Astroswitch that arms Apollo with the Slick-themed **Crypt Module**.

The **Crypt Ring** is a Null Wizard Ring which summons Crypt when scanned onto a Wizard's Belt.

The **Crypt Lockseed** is a Tropical Lockseed which can be used in the Sengoku Driver or Genesis Driver to access Crypt Arms.

The **Signal Legend Crypt Bike** is a special Signal Bike based on the Machine Slitherer. When used by Skid, it accesses the Tire Exchange form called **Skid: Crypt**.

The **Crypt Ghost Eyecon** is one of the 16 Cho Legendary Eyecons which is primarily used by Kamen Rider Phenomenon to access Crypt Damashii. Its Startup Time setting is labelled C09, its transformation Time setting depicts Crypt's face, and its Move Invocation Time setting is a depiction of Crypt's personal symbol.

The **Vampire Hunter Crypt Rider Gashat** is a Second-Gen Gashat based on Kamen Rider Crypt. When used in the Gamer Driver's first slot, it transforms the user into a form called Crypt Gamer.

* *(Digital beeping) Crypt!*
* *Wake Up! Kare no uchinaru koe o mitsukeru jamon no Rider wa... (clock ticking noise) Crypt da!*

Translation: Wake Up! The serpentine Rider finding his inner voice is... (clock ticking noise) Crypt!

* *Rider Time! Biting! Crypt!*
* *(Right-hand Ridewatch's announcement) Armor Time! Biting! Crypt!*
* *Finish Time! Wake Up Time (Snap/Surge)!*

The **Crypt Ridewatch** is a Paradox Ridewatch based on Kamen Rider Crypt. It can be used in the left-side of the Ziku-Driver to access Crypt Armor. It is dated *2008*.

The **Another Crypt Ridewatch** is a twisted version of the Crypt Ridewatch which can be used to transform into Another Crypt.

* *Slither!*
* *Crypt's ability!*
* *Huntrise! Hissing! Hissing! Avengine Crypt! A lost guitarist who feeds on Fangire.*

The **Avenging Crypt Progrise Key** is a Classified Progrise Key based on Kamen Rider Crypt. Its ability is "Slither" and its transformation announcement is based on Raging Boar.

* *Towairaito: Yaburi Crypt!*
* *Katsute fusei to tatakatta kiken'na kyuketsuki...*

Translation: Once there was a dangerous vampire who fought injustice...

The **Towairaito: Yaburi Crypt Wonder Ride Book** (Twilight: Breaking Crypt Wonder Ride Book) is a Magical Wonder Ride Book based on Kamen Rider Crypt and his forms. The book's name is shortened to "Crypt" in the Swordriver's announcements.

## Etymology

A crypt is an underground room found beneath a church, most often used as a storage facility or a burial site. The word is derived from the Greek word "kruptos", meaning 'hidden'.

Rocco is a masculine name commonly used in Italy. It is derived from the Germanic elemenet "hrok", meaning 'rest'.

Ortiz is a Spanish surname literally meaning "the son of Orti". Orti can be translated as meaning "brave/strong" (from the Latin word "fortis) or "fortunate" (from the Latin word "fortunius").

## Trivia

* Rocco's design as the Adder Fangire is based on a specific type of snake while containing elements of an osprey.