[Paladin]

Setsuna, known as Gavan Bushido, the Space Sheriff Gavan of MultiEarth Λ8018, confronts Reiji, who has fused with Gavan?a being that shouldn't exist in two forms...

[Sunred]

Top brass member who had the final word for approving Cosmo Gavarion was played by Toshihiko Seki aka the voice of the Gavarion Trigger. For Den-O and Kiva fans, that's Momotaros and Mr. Sanjo from the Kiva summer movie.

[GoldenXtreme]

This show continues to really wow me with its action sequences, I know we are early on so the budget is higher, but they've just been awesome to watch so far.

We're still in the introductory arc here, so the exposition dumping continues. This time we get to learn more about Setsuna, and his incredibly Metal-Hero-coded sad robot backstory. Again, the pacing was pretty frantic as the story tries to establish all the basic players and aspects of the setting. I'm hoping we get to see more about the individual people they meet and the exolayer Earths once the introductions are out of the way, but it was a nice touch that Reiji followed up with the victim's sister in the hospital even if it was just a small scene. We also establish that the overarching story is to track down the source of the Emorgears that are being distributed across the multiverse, which bears some resemblance to some classic tokusatsu like Kamen Rider W or Dekaranger. I also thought it was cute that the show inherited the Sentai dance credits sequence. Since it used the "opening" theme Love is the Strongest, I wonder if they are going to do the opposite of Kamen Rider and have an ED sequence but no OP.

Looking forward to seeing Luminous debut next week!

[MrHatandClogs]

That episode slapped so hard! Setsuna/Bushido is an awesome character, and Reiji inspiring him to live for himself and the mission he's given himself was great. And the Gavan Blade was just chef's kiss! Love that they go into Makuu space for the climax fights just like the original. And I loved the villain this time, hoping he's not a one-off and becomes like a recurring "lieutenant" character like Hunter Killer was in the original.

So far, Toei has been able to marry the best parts of Gavan and Sentai into something awesome, and I hope it continues. I also really like Reiji/Infinite's mech design and can't wait for the other forms, and if we get different mechs from the other Gavans (I think this episode sealed it, and I'm preordering both of the Minpla sets). And we have hints of a Black Gavan, so excited to see where that goes.

Lastly, we got the soft intro of the yellow Gavan and her partner. They are both really cute and I can't wait to see the dynamic between them and the other parties. Overall, this was 10x better than the already pretty good first episode. I'm enjoying the intro arc and worldbuilding, but am eager to get past this arc into the meat of the show and see where it goes. Great start so far!

[Switchblade]

I was not expecting the dance sequence in the end credits. I thought the entire point of this was to break away from Sentai cliches.

[Mesnick]

The second episode focuses on Setsune, aka Gavan Bushido. We learn more about this guy and the reasons behind his behavior. He's an android who travels through space and fights for justice. Not being human, Setsune feels unworthy of the title of Gavan, and therefore is particularly hurt by the appearance of another space sheriff with the same title. Fortunately, Reiji shows his best side again and manages to find common ground with Setsune. I especially enjoyed their parting words:
"If I were human, I could cry right now."
"But I'm human and I don't cry."
It also seems Setsune has also lost a loved one, meaning he and Reiji share more than just their title and the fight against crimes.
The plot also develops. We learn that Makuu Space in the local version is opened with the help of Emogears. Also, the main culprit turns out to be not a slick revolutionary, but a crime boss selling Emogears. And his robotic arm is very much of the 1980s and 1990s. Overall, this episode has a lot more sci-fi and retro elements, which clearly distinguishes the new franchise from CR and Super Sentai. Also, the case is still unsolved, because it turns out that the source of Emogears in different worlds is the same. And it's a dark Gavan, looking like he got hit by a truck. I'd venture to guess that his job as Space Sheriff didn't work out. I wouldn't really want a hero who was upset at the organization, considering that NOX is already in the neighborhood.
There's also an ending! With a dance! That's right, we need to take the best from Super Sentai: dancing, giant robots, and teamwork. I also really like the color-coding of the characters' worlds in the ending, even if I don't have enough information yet to decipher it all.
Overall, I really like the lighter, simpler, and more positive tone of the show. It helps him see things through, especially now that Zeztz has entered his darkest period. And judging by the announcement of the next episode, there will be even more fun, because Luminous Gavan's Emogear is happiness. And it's also interesting that she seems to be more of an explorer than a police officer.
P.S. Isn't the rusty jeep in the warehouse a replica of the car from the original trilogy?

[Mesnick]

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Originally Posted by Switchblade

I was not expecting the dance sequence in the end credits. I thought the entire point of this was to break away from Sentai cliches.

I think it's something they can't refuse! But seriously, if Project Red continues, sooner or later there will be a show without dancing. Most likely, when Kamen Rider decides to dance again.