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05-06-2023, 05:49 AM | #1 |
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A revived Ace makes the DGP his new target.
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05-06-2023, 08:06 PM | #2 |
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RIP Chirami
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05-07-2023, 04:11 AM | #3 |
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The trend of Rider origins being a pawn for others continue.
The beginning was really Chirami's demise, as per him being destroyed after losing (almost going to fade like other Riders instead), and him getting flowers. Previously, Geats as MagnumBoost fights Glare2 and actually got upper hand. Of which wonder if it's actually that Chirami really sucks in fighting (and like others said, where ep. 22 was just goofing off), or that in Ace's skill level, adding Boost in Magnum is enough for him to going toe-to-toe with even Glare, with him managing to go through the bullet hell coming from the Hypnorays and kick Glare2 himself, because that doesn't concern Glare2 being weakened. Chirami also admits he views the Riders as the DGP pawns by telling Geats to know his place. And obviously Chirami isn't genuine in trying to speak for the people's behalf on Mitsume's role as Goddess of Creation, though Geats thinks it's not what his mother wanted. The events on the Battle Royale is referenced in this episode as a flashback where it's not a new thing, though ofc Sueru explains Desire Royale to the audience who doesn't follow that. This is a competition between Riders to get their wishes granted, but it's more free than the DGP to allow infighting between the Riders, as well as giving higher stakes of the losers permanently unable to become Kamen Riders (but no forced treachery like DezaStar missions... still). Sueru was the one who changed the DGP's harmless format to current deadly one, is Sueru just escalating that for the sake of the audience (and likely permanently replacing the DGP with Desire Royale), the one who doesn't care the most about the fate of the participants, which got me wondering why the DGP started as harmless game, if he also claimed that he's the founder of the DGP in the first place too. For the other people, I don't feel that Ace is Michinaga's partner here, just having similar wishes, of wanting the DGP gone to free his mother, but he only talked about it with Tsumuri, Of which she too now began to reflect if her serving as a DGP Navigator is doing the right thing. Perhaps she doesn't know how the Jamatos are made, and likely the attacks being done in a game is, similar to JGP later. though it's still suspicious of why the Riders' actions are done as a game to entertain audience in the first place, regarding her knowledge. Kyuun also claims it himself that Neon won't get her genuine love in this era, though ironically, it's the future fans that give her hate, not her current era fans. Neon now also changes her wish, as she'd likely depart to the future, but actually it's not related to the hate she received, but rather, actually her fans, as she knows leaving that era will disappoint them (like Sara in ep. 31), thus she opts to erase all records of Neon's existence herself, ironically repeating what Kousei did, and I think a wish that needs supernatural power more, but for Akari, so they won't mourn over her loss. So how Keiwa returned is explained by Kekera making a deal, not with Chirami before, but instead going after an even worse person, Beroba herself. Though even Beroba can be swayed if she'd get to see other people's suffering, which she actually believes Kekera, surprisingly. This'd show that even "saving" or retrieving lives isn't always noble, as it can be done only to prolong their suffering, either intentional like this, or unintentional like Kousei reviving Akari as Neon only as a tool to carry on his legacy ignoring its affection and desire to feel loved. Even if those can bounce back, doesn't nullify those horrible deeds. So turns out Keiwa's farewell to Sara is just merely a dream, but something that really got remembered by the audience (despite watching raw before), and got talked often. Kekera's next move is visiting Sara, and offering her a deal to get Keiwa back, which happens after she agrees. Which involves her participating in the Desire Royale, getting a Hakubi ID core. And surprisingly, Sara's the only one Kekera doesn't go apeshit for touching him (pretty girl "clean" privileges?). Though Sara has her own decisions in becoming a Rider, which is to not prolong Keiwa's suffering by having him not remember and not participating, replacing him. Likely to carry on his will based on next episode's title, which'd mean she's very much onboard too with world peace, not that she's against it with her preventing Keiwa, but would rather carry the burden herself, something shared with people this type. Then by this same may apply in Gaim, not for Akira, but for Mai in Gaim regarding Kouta, as ep. 43 notes. Other than now understanding how Keiwa can get to know Neon, as this is something seriously she doesn't know what she's getting into, other than the dangers, she has to be guided by Neon a bit which she meets, like learning that there can be bad Riders, like Daichi, as Sara had optimistic views of him before to think he "guided" Keiwa. Ace is the one that actually has some guidance of him aside from his deceit. Daichi also can guess that she's Keiwa's sister, in his Sherlock scan again, while also claiming her and Neon are similar. It's now canon that Daichi really feels vendetta for Keiwa and this extends to Sara. I feel that honestly, Daichi joining the Jamato got wasted, if he became more active due to Desire Royale, though joining the Jamatos cemented him as another evil Rider, not merely an asshole. And ofc, her inexperience also leads for her to be powerless in fights, though I'd feel she performs better than Letter (getting her own pose too, combining Keiwa and Neon's), probably can be on Ginpen's level if not for fighting a competent fighter, when ofc Daichi will have no qualms fighting Riders head on, just because he can, like him having no qualms being two-faced despite not being the DezaStar. Na-Go is clearly more capable here than her as another finalist like pinning Nadge-Sparrow to a tree, and her being protective of Riders will ofc extend to Hakubi as she gets in front of him. Nadge-Sparrow stops, but it's likely to distract her and attack again, giving a full-powered punch to her against a tree. Afterwards, Na-Go also just loses to him. I wonder if that full-powered punch weakened her (saying this regarding how Tycoon performs to him), but regarding people's low views on Daichi, I don't want for this to be used to think Na-Go as weak too, or even on par with Hakubi that "Na-Go so weak that even with Hakubi she can't beat Nadge-Sparrow", as she should be at least on par with Tycoon who fights him off too afterwards. Though Beroba now realizes how Kekera can be more vile than he actually is, which is shown in this episode, where despite "celebrating" heroism, he also doesn't view the people as living being, but rather entertainment fodders for both him and Beroba, explaining their dirty work together here. Though Sara does get Keiwa back, her attempts to put Keiwa out of his misery also ends up for nothing as Kekera of course, use this event as a display of brutality to Keiwa, to get him become Tycoon again, regaining his memories, and fight off Nadge-Sparrow, before Buffa Musou arrives and attempts to finish off the 3 remaining Riders, as Tycoon and Na-Go gotta cover for Hakubi, while Nadge-Sparrow flees. Or at best, Kekera's an example of those who only care about them living, but not at all about their distress, likely including how he's quite controlling and is inconsiderate to Keiwa, only caring if he can behave and live in the way Kekera wants. He's an example of how saving lives should be the means, not the end. They can allow people to continue enjoying life, but it stops being fully heroic when the means instead cause pain and suffering, of which it's deliberate for Kekera, a "misery builds character" type of person. Actually what doesn't kill you doesn't always make you stronger, but it can leave you as permanently damaged mess, so this shouldn't be glorified as a way to make someone better, even if there'd be those who can bounce back. Similar to Kyuun before, I also hope he'd be called out for his BS, not be validated. Geats then saves the 3 Riders from Buffa Musou. Even if he can't beat Buffa Musou, he can still get them escape with his speed... similar to Buffa also getting himself and Beroba away. Now once again, Ace is at odds with Keiwa and Neon. Though for this one, I'd think Ace is the more reasonable one, albeit to be fair, Keiwa got wrong view about Mitsume currently due to the lies, thinking that she's actually guilty of creating Ace and the other wishes, and vows for her to pay for her sins by, his wish or such. I'd think that can be accomplished by freeing her and if she regrets the event, which is Ace's plan. Neon also likely wants to temporarily keep it to not leave her fans hanging, which is something requiring the supernatural more, but dunno if she can wait and have Mitsume grant that. Or perhaps Tsumuri's power will awaken and cast away their doubts by granting those to fight against the DGP for real.
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05-07-2023, 12:19 PM | #4 |
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So I watched episode 34. Thoughts on this:
- Chirami is not sorry, especially since the costume was saved; - Navigator is still not needed. Although, if only the inquisitive Nadge picked up his ID-cores from all the scattered Sieru, then he obviously chose not the best way; - Kekera seems to be the same bastard as Beroba, only better able to ingratiate himself and manipulate others; - Neon's new wish won't make her happy, but it is indicative of her character's growth and development beyond what Kosei's wish put into her. Besides, whether she starts a new life in the future or in the present, it will be better if nothing in the past pulls her back; - I even feel a little sorry for Nadge, who was just used by Michinaga and Beroba. It seems that the sly one has deceived himself; - I can understand why rookie Sarah loses with claws against Nadge, but how can an experienced Neon with a Beat not beat the Monster? How I still remember all those lightning and ice, and the management of the old people, while the Monster is just a powerful fist; - At the end of the episode, Buffa clearly regretted that, in addition to the strength to defeat all the riders, he did not wish for a suitable speed; - You know, if the characters will exchange a little more than a couple of lines, perhaps their quarrels will not drag on for a couple of episodes; - On the account of desires, I am on the side of Ace. We were told that sacrifices were necessary for their fulfillment, so that his path was the least of all possible evils. Also, if different wishes require different amounts of happiness taken away to fulfill, then Keiwa is indeed capable of causing disaster with his resurrection, as was suspected in the comments on early episodes. |
05-07-2023, 02:42 PM | #5 |
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It saddens me how Ace’s friendship with Keiwa & Neon has been torn apart & fractured. How will they be best friends again?
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05-07-2023, 05:51 PM | #6 |
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- Glad to see Sara having the chance to become a Rider, rather than just a supporting character for Keiwa in particular. Curious to see what it'll be like now that she's (presumably) joining up with Keiwa and Neon.
- Wasn't expecting for Kekera to end up being on Beroba's side, but I suppose I shouldn't be surprised. Mom did always say that I should never trust talking frog statues. - I can see the dawn of a conflict between Michinaga and Ace. Michinaga wanting to eliminate all Kamen Riders and anyone associated with the DGP, while Ace's rage is specifically aimed at the people in charge. I can definitely see them coming to blows over this, even now that they're ostensibly on the same side. - Same with Ace and Michinaga wanting to eliminate the DGP while Keiwa and Neon still have things they want to use the Goddess of Creaton's powers for. Add in the factor that Ace wants to free his mother while Keiwa places (at least some of) the blame on the Goddess, I could definitely see a Geats vs. Tycoon fight in the not-too-distant future. Probably not as soon as Next Sunday, A.D., though. - It occurs to me that with the rules of the Desire Royale, this series (which cited Fortnite and Apex Legends as inspiration) is closest to that kind of game than it's ever been. Now, when are we gonna get that Geats Fortnite skin? (Yeah, yeah, I know it'll almost certainly never happen, but I can still dream!)
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05-07-2023, 05:55 PM | #7 |
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And it looks like Beroba becomes Glare2 again permanently! She's way better than Chirami!
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05-08-2023, 09:48 AM | #8 |
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So turns out Keiwa's farewell to Sara is just merely a dream, but something that really got remembered by the audience (despite watching raw before), and got talked often. Kekera's next move is visiting Sara, and offering her a deal to get Keiwa back, which happens after she agrees. Which involves her participating in the Desire Royale, getting a Hakubi ID core. And surprisingly, Sara's the only one Kekera doesn't go apeshit for touching him (pretty girl "clean" privileges?).
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Though Beroba now realizes how Kekera can be more vile than he actually is, which is shown in this episode, where despite "celebrating" heroism, he also doesn't view the people as living being, but rather entertainment fodders for both him and Beroba, explaining their dirty work together here. Though Sara does get Keiwa back, her attempts to put Keiwa out of his misery also ends up for nothing as Kekera of course, use this event as a display of brutality to Keiwa, to get him become Tycoon again, regaining his memories, and fight off Nadge-Sparrow, before Buffa Musou arrives and attempts to finish off the 3 remaining Riders, as Tycoon and Na-Go gotta cover for Hakubi, while Nadge-Sparrow flees.
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- On the account of desires, I am on the side of Ace. We were told that sacrifices were necessary for their fulfillment, so that his path was the least of all possible evils. Also, if different wishes require different amounts of happiness taken away to fulfill, then Keiwa is indeed capable of causing disaster with his resurrection, as was suspected in the comments on early episodes.
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Yeah, Nadge-Sparrow's got to go. I'd totally love to see Punkjack wipe that smug smile off his face. Congrats on your 3200th post!
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Yeah, Neon's in a depressing place right now. I supported her desire for true love, but I cannot support her desire to erase all memory of her existence. It's not as simple as sparing her fans the feeling of betrayal. For the fans who truly care about Neon's happiness, like Sara, they wouldn't care if she's "real". Neon brought them happiness and changed their lives for the better, what could be more real than that? All those happy memories would be lost and that wouldn't be right. It's tragic to say this as a Na-Go fan, but, for Neon's sake, her fans' sake and her mother Mitsume's sake, I cannot support her this time.
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Count me in for Team Anti-DGP! No matter the desire, there's no justification for prolonging the exploitation of Mitsume and Retired Riders, so I think Ace is right to want to shut it down. I mean, yeah, a bunch of Riders died and that sucks, but it's not Keiwa's responsibility to change the past, nor will it make those people happy, as they risked their lives willingly for their desires. There's also the logistical problems with reviving a millennium's worth of dead people and the fact that continuing DGP risks even more Rider deaths. Either shut it down, or reform it back to harmless fighting for a gold medal.
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Neon and Keiwa need to realize the terrible cost of their desires, both to themselves and to others, how the DGP is keeping them stuck in the past and how their refusal to let go is preventing Ace from moving on after 2000 years of unrest. I think that's the only way these three can return to being friends.
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By the way, since I remembered. It really annoys me when the buckles are pulled right out of the belt of a transformed rider. Knock them out before the transformation or after the beaten rider returns to human form. It's just that if the buckle is so easy to take away, then all the fights in the show should come down to trying to grab it. Plus, this deprives the killers of Michinaga's friend even a semblance of logic, because together they could easily take any buckle from any rider without even getting a penalty. Killing then simply does not make sense and is even harmful to them. Also, I remember that there were proposals to have a fan game in DGP. I am sure that if it happens, then there will definitely be such an impudent thief of buckles and he will have examples to justify. Quote:
But honestly, what's so wrong for people to try fixing things, if they can? Like for example, if someone has a broken toy or electronic gadgets, they can try to repair them, not that they should instantly discard them or such.
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