General Kamen Rider Thoughts

Mesnick · 11-12-2025, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackYu

No matter what imaginations they have, focusing on former Nazis being villains while denying your own Japanese notorious past is just plain hypocrisy.

Well, a little later, Toei in Metalder touched on the Japanese role in World War II. Albeit indirectly, gently, and in some ways, comprehensively. Although this show failed at the time, so who knows.
In any case, I think the hypocrisy began when Emperor Hirohito was not recognized as a war criminal and remained on the throne. So, in some sense, the victors allowed the Japanese to turn a blind eye to their own sins.

GoldenXtreme · 11-12-2025, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Mesnick

Well, a little later, Toei in Metalder touched on the Japanese role in World War II. Albeit indirectly, gently, and in some ways, comprehensively. Although this show failed at the time, so who knows.
In any case, I think the hypocrisy began when Emperor Hirohito was not recognized as a war criminal and remained on the throne. So, in some sense, the victors allowed the Japanese to turn a blind eye to their own sins.

In the 90s Solbrain would also have an episode that featured some explicit references to Japan's ties to Nazi Germany in WWII. I suppose you could argue that the Metal Hero series was more interested in explicitly exploring the topic, or that the passage of time simply meant Toei was more comfortable confronting that part of Japan's history.

henshinzero · 11-13-2025, 04:47 PM

If the next KR season after Zeztz goes a half & half rider like Double and Build, how would you envision it being a music genre themed rider due to the next season being 55th anniversary?

What music genres can fit these riders?

Zeztz: Dreamwave
Gavv: Pop Rock
Gotchard: ?
Geats: ?
Revice: ?
Saber: ?
01: ?
Zi-O: ?
Build: Hyperpop
Ex-Aid: Chiptune
Ghost: ?
Drive: ?
Gaim: Hip-Hop
Wizard: ?
Fourze: ?
OOO: Reggae
Double: Jazz
Decade: ?
Kiva: Gothic Rock
Den-O: ?
Kabuto: ?
Hibiki: ?
Blade: ?
Faiz: ?
Ryuki: ?
Agito: ?
Kuuga: ?
Ichigo: ?

FairyKing · 11-13-2025, 06:55 PM

[nevermind]

Switchblade · 11-13-2025, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by henshinzero

If the next KR season after Zeztz goes a half & half rider like Double and Build, how would you envision it being a music genre themed rider due to the next season being 55th anniversary?

What music genres can fit these riders?

Hibiki would definitely be traditional Japanese music.

FairyKing · Today, 05:50 PM

It might introduce other problems, but I wonder if Toei could get around the road laws that limit bike action by giving a Kamen Rider a horse instead of a motorcycle?

Mesnick · Today, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by FairyKing

It might introduce other problems, but I wonder if Toei could get around the road laws that limit bike action by giving a Kamen Rider a horse instead of a motorcycle?

I think it will only increase restrictions. Bicycles and other similar types of transport, on the other hand, could be a good alternative.
On the other hand, given the numerous examples of the possibility of filming spectacular scenes on motorcycles, it seems to me that the main reason for their reduction is not the rules, but banal laziness and/or stinginess. Directors simply don't want to bother with their filming and do the bare minimum as a tribute to the franchise's history.

Sunred · Today, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by FairyKing

It might introduce other problems, but I wonder if Toei could get around the road laws that limit bike action by giving a Kamen Rider a horse instead of a motorcycle?

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Originally Posted by Mesnick

I think it will only increase restrictions. Bicycles and other similar types of transport, on the other hand, could be a good alternative.
On the other hand, given the numerous examples of the possibility of filming spectacular scenes on motorcycles, it seems to me that the main reason for their reduction is not the rules, but banal laziness and/or stinginess. Directors simply don't want to bother with their filming and do the bare minimum as a tribute to the franchise's history.

Not a bad idea, but I'm not so sure about actual horses all the time, though. That alone is probably gonna be a whole other heap of fees and things to worry about during production, such as extra training sessions for those acting, feeding and taking care of the horses, and we don't know if the novelty is worth it for multiple seasons.
TL;DR: I'm down with having a horseback riding Kamen Rider every once in a while as long as it is doable for Toei.

11-12-2025, 05:14 PM	#2082
GoldenXtreme Henshin Heaven Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Inside a Hyper Battle Video, help. Posts: 1,458	Quote: Originally Posted by Mesnick Well, a little later, Toei in Metalder touched on the Japanese role in World War II. Albeit indirectly, gently, and in some ways, comprehensively. Although this show failed at the time, so who knows. In any case, I think the hypocrisy began when Emperor Hirohito was not recognized as a war criminal and remained on the throne. So, in some sense, the victors allowed the Japanese to turn a blind eye to their own sins. In the 90s Solbrain would also have an episode that featured some explicit references to Japan's ties to Nazi Germany in WWII. I suppose you could argue that the Metal Hero series was more interested in explicitly exploring the topic, or that the passage of time simply meant Toei was more comfortable confronting that part of Japan's history. __________________ Tier Lists: Kamen Rider \| Sentai \| Ultra

11-13-2025, 04:47 PM	#2083
henshinzero Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 3,797	If the next KR season after Zeztz goes a half & half rider like Double and Build, how would you envision it being a music genre themed rider due to the next season being 55th anniversary? What music genres can fit these riders? Zeztz: Dreamwave Gavv: Pop Rock Gotchard: ? Geats: ? Revice: ? Saber: ? 01: ? Zi-O: ? Build: Hyperpop Ex-Aid: Chiptune Ghost: ? Drive: ? Gaim: Hip-Hop Wizard: ? Fourze: ? OOO: Reggae Double: Jazz Decade: ? Kiva: Gothic Rock Den-O: ? Kabuto: ? Hibiki: ? Blade: ? Faiz: ? Ryuki: ? Agito: ? Kuuga: ? Ichigo: ?

11-13-2025, 06:55 PM	#2084
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FairyKing Fangirl-Type Humagear Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 915	It might introduce other problems, but I wonder if Toei could get around the road laws that limit bike action by giving a Kamen Rider a horse instead of a motorcycle? __________________ The mask you wear by choice shows more about you than the face you were given by chance.

Today, 09:41 PM	#2088
Sunred Ex-Weather Three leader Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 11,822	Quote: Originally Posted by FairyKing It might introduce other problems, but I wonder if Toei could get around the road laws that limit bike action by giving a Kamen Rider a horse instead of a motorcycle? Quote: Originally Posted by Mesnick I think it will only increase restrictions. Bicycles and other similar types of transport, on the other hand, could be a good alternative. On the other hand, given the numerous examples of the possibility of filming spectacular scenes on motorcycles, it seems to me that the main reason for their reduction is not the rules, but banal laziness and/or stinginess. Directors simply don't want to bother with their filming and do the bare minimum as a tribute to the franchise's history. Not a bad idea, but I'm not so sure about actual horses all the time, though. That alone is probably gonna be a whole other heap of fees and things to worry about during production, such as extra training sessions for those acting, feeding and taking care of the horses, and we don't know if the novelty is worth it for multiple seasons. TL;DR: I'm down with having a horseback riding Kamen Rider every once in a while as long as it is doable for Toei. __________________ Last edited by Sunred; Today at 10:48 PM..