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What are you watching? (Kamen Rider Edition)
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Faiz 31-32:
Okay, so the whole telephone game thing with Kaidou and Keitarou in these episodes is more than a bit absurd. The thought that Yuuji would not only rely on a crazier than usual Kaidou for something so important, and not even think to like, write a letter or something, instead of expecting him to just remember what to say? Yeah, not even I have a defense ready for that one. It's a very, very odd way to fit in the comic relief.
On the other hand
... I think focusing on that too much overstates the minimal impact it actually has on Takumi and Yuuji's ongoing development, which in spite of this, I don't find too off. The actual roots of their problems run way, way deeper than that, and a huge number of other factors all had to collide to push them to the point they're at. And even then, both of them
still
want to believe the other. They aren't immediately at each other's throats even after Kusaka's meddling. We see Yuuji making an effort to communicate. We see Takumi questioning Kusaka's truthfulness. Actually getting them to fight takes Takumi's emotions hitting a boiling point after his indecision results in Mari getting horribly injured, and what pushes Yuuji over the edge as a result, more so than Kusaka abusing his trust again, is Takumi saying the wrong thing at the wrong time. It comes off less to me like the show arbitrarily drawing a status quo out, and more like natural growing pains. These are two people, who had never quite become best friends to begin with, trying to work through complex feelings, and the complicated lives they lead prevent them from having the time they need to properly do that.
I don't know. It checks out to me. It's engaging. There's nuance to it. I'm still open to the idea this show will totally fall apart at some point, but I'm not seeing it quite yet.
The Faiz Mistranslation Corner is also on another abrupt break. I probably won't announce this every time if it keeps happening, but since I'm past episode 30, I would like to mention, since I brought it up talking about 17 and 18, that Agony's subs
do
still have significant changes from TV-N's versions, and they're still not all for the better.
W 31-32:
I kind of don't even know what to say about this one? It's CycloneJoker Xtreme's debut, it's great. You've probably watched it and loved it already. What could I even add? These episodes are arguably the gold standard for final form debuts. The plot has the most perfect yet obvious concept. Put the partnership at the center of the series in question, then build it back up stronger than ever. The usual client and Dopant have a direct connection to Soukichi, adding that extra significance. Shroud questioning Shoutarou's ability to keep up with Philip puts him in this cool, underdog position where you can't help but root for him. There's an extremely memorable use of an insert song. The climactic showdown takes place in a unique location from the norm to make it more special. Everywhere you look, this arc is doing things right.
Nobody's perfect, but I think these episodes might be.
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