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Kamen Rider Die watches Kamen Rider Hibiki
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11-07-2020, 03:07 AM
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Kamen Rider Die
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Laying in bed, more thoughts about Akira's storyline.
Honestly, the more I think about it, the more I like her quitting the Oni. I think it's way smarter and more interesting than her rededicating herself to Takeshi.
One of my favorite comics is
"Spinning", by Tillie Walden
. It's a memoir of her early-teen years, moving from New Jersey to Texas. She was a really good figure-skater, really dedicated, and then she just got tired of it. It meant everything to her, until it didn't mean anything. She grew out of it.
And that idea, that you can grow out of something you're good at, that is an incredibly important lesson for kids to learn. It can feel earth-shattering, that moment when you realize you're going through the motions. Taking time on a show like Kamen Rider to say it's okay to change your mind, that just because you used to like something doesn't mean you've failed if you stop liking it... I think that's
huge
? I think that type of lesson is perfect for Hibiki to explore.
And, narratively, it's exactly the right time to do it, because you've got Asumu and Kiriya who are also changing their minds about what they want to pursue, also growing out of their previous identities. They're deciding to become apprentices while Akira's deciding not to, but it's still just three kids making new choices on who they want to be.
Anyway, yeah, I'm now 100% on board with Akira quitting, and I've started to see some of the value in her putting in a good word for the boys. It's not some zero-sum thing where they're taking her spot, it's her honoring the time she spent as Ibuki's apprentice, and trying to put the organization she's leaving in the best position. It's the mature thing to do, to say This Wasn't What I Want Anymore But It Can Be Something To Someone Else. She respects the Oni too much to leave them shorthanded, and she's got no shame in letting someone else be the next hero. It's a testament to how good a job Ibuki did in training her, that not only can she walk away, but she can walk away with dignity.
It's late! I don't know if this made sense, but I really needed to say it!
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