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10-07-2016, 12:58 PM | #7221 |
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Only one more episode of Gingaman under my belt. I don't know why I've slowed down on watching it, especially since I've hit a part I really enjoy. Hm...
Well, 19. We get more on Bull Black, especially that backstory though. Damn. The Ryouma parallel is strong (Though wasn't it changed to his son in PR?). His more ruthless ways make sense considering he's basically lost everything at this point. I kind of like it. It's overdone to death at this point, but it doesn't mean it can't be enjoyable. We also get some Goutaurus action. It's underwhelming, to be honest. The prop moves too slowly for something that's supposed to be a bull, and it doesn't seem to have a full sized suit, meaning that it needs to basically be (Poorly) cut into scenes with other giant monsters. No wonder they made Bull Taurus in it's debut episode...Still don't quite get why Black Knight grows giant, but eh. It is what it is. It was a pretty good episode. I love Bull Black's backstory, and it's nice to see Zahab being the one to do the deed to Bull Black's brother. Damn, no wonder his vendetta is so strong. Also to note, Budo is using his 4 generals now, so methinks his time is coming.
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10-07-2016, 08:17 PM | #7222 |
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Ninnin Rewatch! 6 + 7
Episode 6 moves a whole bunch of stuff along at once. It's the first time we see Tsumuji get all angsty about not being a ninja, which naturally comes up a bunch more and has a great payoff. I like Tsumuji a lot. He's a properly dorky dad and his milquetoast mannerisms contrast nicely with how loud a lot of the show is. Gives it some heart. Takaharu's development is also reinforced, getting into a fight with Gabi Raizou (who I haven't mentioned yet so I'll just say he's a simple but effective starter villain) only for the rest of the team to bail him out when things get hairy. Yakumo scolds him for forgetting they work best as a team and Takaharu actually brings up the oden thing from a couple episodes ago before they take him on together. I love direct continuity like that. Ninninger builds on itself really well. Episode 7 is a nostalgia trip! Or it would be if I've seen Hurricanger and Kakuranger. The show itself doesn't just stop to cater to the crossover though. It's very naturally worked in and a huge plot point is Fuuka trying to swallow her pride and thank Takaharu for saving her last episode. I really can't stress this enough. Ninninger is all about continuity. Even the Hurricanger/Kakuranger shurikens they get at the end keep getting used throughout the show, which is kind of cool. I also really love seeing Akaranger point out that the other ninja Sentai weren't exactly the most stealthy guys around either. At least the Ninningers are upfront about it.
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10-07-2016, 09:02 PM | #7223 |
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What the Kakurangers lack in stealth they make up with in style~
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10-07-2016, 10:46 PM | #7224 |
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I wonder if they will keep that episode in the Power rangers version.
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10-08-2016, 10:50 PM | #7225 |
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If they get the actual dudes like Ninninger did (I would be fine with just the voices even), I'd love to see that. If they don't do it, I can imagine we'll see those shuriken on their swords in one shot or another anyway, even if just briefly and from a distance. Like I mentioned, they get used with decent frequency.
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10-08-2016, 11:24 PM | #7226 |
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Gingaman episode 20 (I'll probably go back to updating in pairs after this one, now that I'm back to an even numbered episode).
Is pretty good. Black Knight continues to be a complete douche with no shame. This time, letting Barban use their plan to basically lower everyone's body temperature until they sleep and, inevitably, die. Why? Because Bull Black wants the Ginga Lights, too, and the plan was already in motion. He even trades blows with GingaRed over this. Well, basically everyone is out for the count except Red and Black Knight, and Black Knight was basically on Barban's side for half this episode until he decides to stop being a total monster. Black Knight Bull Black. Because if you can be considered a hero, Kurojishi Rio can be, too. Quote:
They also do have their moments of stealth. It really feels tense~
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10-09-2016, 12:38 AM | #7227 |
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It's on the Eternal Toku Backlog (pretty much everything is). I don't know why but I haven't really been in the mood to watch new shows in a while. I guess I'm just that crazy but I've been really enjoying this whole Ninnin Rewatch! (can't forget that "!") business so far.
I've rewatched a few shows lately and it's actually a really cool experience picking up all the subtle bits of foreshadowing and such you missed the first time. In some cases I think I even liked the shows better the second time around.
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10-09-2016, 09:02 AM | #7228 |
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I watched about ten minutes of Shuriken Sentai Ninninger the Movie: The Dinosaur Lord's Splendid Ninja Scroll!. Seemed pretty fun.
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10-09-2016, 08:02 PM | #7229 |
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Just finished watching Hurricanger. Overall I liked it, I especially like when the villain team varies during the season. The Goraiger introduction/conversion went on just about the right amount of time, any longer would have been too long.
One of my only qualms about the series is that the Hurricangers themselves always seemed to be a couple steps behind their allies - of course this was appropriate at the beginning of the season when they were still newish students but even as the season went on, they always seemed to get beat too easily. Again, overall I series I liked pretty well. Will probably fall near the middle (above Bio, Zyu, Mega, Oh, probably about level with Car, Kaku, Nin, Gogo, below Dai, Live, Jet, Mask, Ginga, Gao) |
10-10-2016, 11:04 PM | #7230 |
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Ninnin Rewatch! 8 + 9
Episode 8 is a really solid spotlight episode about Shironinger. Fuuka is having some friends from school over but wants to keep the whole ninja thing under wraps. She's insistent she doesn't want to be a ninja beyond fighting the Kibaoni and is especially worried about Takaharu embarrassing her (hey, you would be too). Naturally this doesn't go well but through some exciting events involving a time-traveling cat monster (man I love toku) she remembers she actually did want to be a ninja as a kid, and shows some real zeal throughout the fight at the end, even throwing Takaharu out of his seat in Shurikenjin so she can sit in the middle. Remember how I said he wasn't the focus of the show? Episode 9 has more family dynamics with Yakumo's mom showing up. She's a fashion designer who doesn't approve of him being a ninja (they're so last season), but of course by the end she gets over it. I struggle to say much about this episode but it's well done and very enjoyable, despite being a pretty stock plot. Ninninger puts a lot of emphasis on family throughout and it always does a great job of it. Both of these episodes also feature brief guest appearances by a certain mysterious cowboy, but we'll get to him next time...
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