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Kamen Rider Die watches Kamen Rider Hibiki
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09-24-2020, 10:14 PM
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Kamen Rider Die
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Originally Posted by
DreamSword
Probably won't be keeping up with this one too much since I wanna rewatch Hibiki at a later date, but I hope you and Switchblade have fun!
Thanks!
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Originally Posted by
GrandComplete
Oh my! Thank you very much I'm really honored by all of this! I promise to continue my thread as soon as I can!
You're doing a great job!
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Originally Posted by
GrandComplete
But enough about me lets talk about Hibiki 1st episode. And it is a strong premire imo. With lots of fliar and style into it. While also grabbing you with it's down to earth characters. I love we didn't get to see the Henshin that how low-key this show is. Also possible unpopular opinion I love the flare effect because it reminds me of how shiny the Hibiki suit is. I suppose the last thing I want to go over is the shows philosophy(or at least for the first half) which is 'Stable heroes in an unstable world' and nowhere does this is best examplifes then the phone call between Hibiki and the sister as on paper it just exposition dump. But through quick editing and small banter you get the sense of camaraderie between them. We still don't know much of the world but it grounded with Hibiki low-key nature torwards the supernatural and Asumu relatable awkwardness.
The Henshin no-show is so weird to me because it's not like this whole episode is from Asumu's perspective. If it was, I think the show could totally get away with it. Keep the focus on Asumu's introduction to this world (the ending credits are literally from his perspective!) and you can cut out key Kamen Rider details for later exploration.
But there's that phone call scene with Hibiki, which is 100% a scene that says Hibiki Is The Star Of This Show About A Masked Superhero, so... I'm not sure that scene gives them the latitude to keep
the first Henshin
offscreen?
I don't know. It's a hard one for me to defend.
The rest of it though, yeah, it's just a really well-done first episode. I'm not sure much of the thematic work has come through for me yet (it's a first episode that has too much stylistic work to do to get onto themes in a major way), but it's very cool to watch.
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Originally Posted by
ShyGuy
Hibiki has such a good introductory episode. It immediately establishes a unique tone and style, there really isn't any other Rider show like it. It's a very special show.
Just that whole thing with Asumu going to school! Dead silence, then NOISE then RHYTHM then MUSIC then SONG. It's so smart, the way they get that musicality going so early.
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ShyGuy
This describes exactly what I like most about Hibiki. While it does have great characters and themes, the biggest appeal to me was always the
feel
of the show. The look of it, the sound of it, the whole aesthetic sets such a calm and relaxing atmosphere. There are few other shows I've watched that have been more welcome after a long, difficult day. Hibiki just always made me feel so comfortable and at ease.
I can see that. "Comfortable" is a funny word to use about a show where a superhero immolates a monster, but I think you're right to describe it that way. It's very easy to get carried along by the show's sensibilities.
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