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09-10-2022, 07:59 AM | #1 |
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09-10-2022, 11:29 PM | #2 |
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A pretty good episode, there was a lot of nice action and choreography, along with someone dying this early, though like most recent deaths in KR, it doesn't look like it'll be sticking long. We get our final 7, but later 6 Riders, after about 30 of them somehow can't get an item. (I'm assuming there was a limited amount of items, but they don't technically say that, so who knows?)
We also have a death, very early on, I know that Shirowe died last episode, but this was the new start of the Desire Grand Prix, and we already have a death, it being Kamen Rider Ginpen/Takahito Taira, I'm kind of glad we got a death since I probably wasn't going to remember all 7 of the riders names and faces, but once again, I must state, this is still very early for a death. But considering that Keiwa asked about reviving him if he won the wish, which considering he's basically our main character/PoV character means that Takahito will probably be revived. The episode itself is pretty good, I would've preferred maybe a bit more substance aside from the Keiwa and Takahito stuff, as the rest of the episode besides that stuff is just fighting, which I do like, but I still prefer having more story. But still, an all-in-all good episode. Last edited by Nokination; 09-11-2022 at 10:03 PM.. |
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09-11-2022, 12:31 AM | #3 |
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To start with, that opening is shit. I was not feeling this season's theme.
That aside, I did enjoy the rest. It definitely does seem like Keiwa is the real lead, despite Ace being the titular character, which I'm fine with. That dynamic worked well with Kagami and Tendou. Ace also seems to be a massive douche with a moral center to him, which also gives me early Tendou vibes. I'm definitely curious to see how his character will play out, and what hidden tragedies he holds (And if him being chained down in the intro is symbolic of anything). Not a fan that we got another death. I definitely would've enjoyed a bit of a duo between the boss and Keiwa before he bit it. I'm also not keen on having so many characters eliminated in one fell swoop. While I'm pretty sure they didn't die, the fact that it seems they can't transform without an item doesn't lead me with much hope. Also, seriously? So many characters couldn't get a single item? That's lame. Also, with Boost flying off at the end, did it mean that all non-Weapon Buckles are one time use, or is that just exclusive to Boost?
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09-11-2022, 02:27 AM | #4 |
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honestly kinda dig the op (TBF Music is suggestive)
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09-11-2022, 03:56 AM | #5 |
WONDER RIDER
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I've decided not to follow this show weekly due to toku burnout but does anyone remember that drama here on Tokunation a while back when someone ranted on and on in a thread about how they wished tokusatsu was more mainstream in the west and started saying stuff like how Squid Game was causing people to shift more to k-drama and that it was causing the downfall of toku or something because people can't read subtitles?
Well, if the person who said those things is reading this, here you go. Kamen Rider Squid Game. I hope you're happy.
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09-11-2022, 06:36 AM | #6 |
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Another great episode! But not as good as the first, I don't think. Story-wise, it's definitely more unique and refreshing than anything that's come before in the Reiwa era. However, there are some questions that have been raised in this episode that I'd love to see answered.
The pacing in this episode seemed a little bit rushed. Everyone seemed rather okay with the whole DGP thing right off the bat, and I was expecting a little more resistance and confusion like we usually see with other Death Game series. On that note, how are people chosen to become Kamen Riders? Were they chosen randomly or did they already have a wish they wanted to be granted? I would like to think the latter, as it would make sense as to why they weren't more reluctant to participate... How does Ace keep coming back after winning, and why would the DGP keep letting him in? However, something I do really like is how they're doing the powers and upgrades this season. By making them a part of the game, they're actually giving the audience a dietetic reason for them to be random. Though, it's still kinda funny how some armors fit the headpieces much better than others. The action in this episode was top-notch though. Very great strategies employed by the various riders and I absolutely loved the Boost/Water stuff. The thing is, how do the Armed Weapons work when they're assigned to the lower-body slot? Do the Riders still have access to the weapons or do they just gain a vague power like the ability to control water? What happens with Shield, Hammer, etc...? One last little nitpick I have is with regard to the green screen effect. It was a little bit too obvious, and there was a really obvious green outline around some actors, especially those in the background of the DGP stage. Whatever the case, I'm certainly looking forward to seeing if they'll be able to keep the serialized up. |
09-11-2022, 07:54 AM | #7 |
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another one bites the dust so quickly. Makes me wonder if the show will run more than 1 GDP in the series (with 1 for every quarter of episodes)...unless we were teased with such a big 'main cast' but actually only about 4 will remain.
Who will be the two riders joining Geats in the beer commercial hmmm. (1 of them most probably be Tycoon...but the other one who knows..) |
09-11-2022, 08:41 AM | #8 |
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So this year, we have a Red Ranger who can only speak the truth and now we have a Primary Rider who lies compulsively.
This episode focuses a little more on our mysterious protagonist Ace, following his introduction and Grand Victory in the previous DGP. His desire looks like it was entirely selfish on the surface, but based on his interaction with Tsumuri, I think he might be trying to find an exploit in the DGP by deliberately making extravagant desires. This is Ace's world, but it's not his ideal world. He's still fighting to get his true desire. Ace contradicts himself a lot, maybe intentionally. Like before, he tried to cheer up Keiwa by telling him he could change the world. But now, Ace put him down by telling him that no matter how noble his desire, he'll never beat him. While the DGP forbids foul play between Riders which is strictly enforced through disqualification, Ace has no problem using deception to persuade Keiwa to give up the Boost Raise Buckle. Fortunately, it was a limited-use item, so there are no consequences but it does teach Keiwa an important moral that he shouldn't be so easily trusting towards his rivals. As Taira failed to fulfill his desire, Ace also donates money for his son's operation, after claiming it was a lie that he wants to help unfortunate kids. So Ace is clearly a hero, but he doesn't care about appearing as one. The characters are still shouting out subtext about their animal motifs though, like seriously, it's the most superfluous kind of exposition! Quote:
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On that note, how are people chosen to become Kamen Riders? Were they chosen randomly or did they already have a wish they wanted to be granted? I would like to think the latter, as it would make sense as to why they weren't more reluctant to participate... How does Ace keep coming back after winning, and why would the DGP keep letting him in?
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09-11-2022, 11:06 AM | #9 |
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Cool episode.
Ace is a good guy even if he is deceiving. The end scene with Ginpen's kid proves it. But we don't know what he really wants yet. The drama with Ginpen shouldn't have been an Ep2 thing I think. I guess it was needed to make people understand what is at stake here, but after Shirowe in Ep1, I think that's way too early to make it happen again. They could have made the same scene about Keiwa asking if Kamen Rider revives too and when they say no to him, remember Shirowe. No need to bring him someone he knows with a tragic situation. or at least not yet, it should have been an ep5~10 thing. I'm not a huge fan of the buckles being a one time use too. But I guess during the first part of the show with many forms that's ok. I expect them to keep the buckles or a rule change about it at some point. |
09-11-2022, 12:23 PM | #10 |
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This was a good one. Not as good as the first, but still. Probably the weakest part was the rushed drama with Ginpen, but I get that they are trying to clearly establish both the tone of the show and the way mechanics work soon. If I were to tweak it, I might actually make it so Ginpen isn't as open to Keiwa from the start, and only explains his motivations in despair as he dies. Besides that it was all really interesting. Ace proves to be a real manipulative jerk, but also at the very end anonymously donates money to help the son of a rival. He's a really unique sort for a Rider protagonist and I love how hard it is to grasp his true motivations. The fights were super clever with how abilities were used too. The opening is a jam. There's all sorts of interesting implications that something really nefarious is going on behind the scenes of the DGP. I'm excited to see everything unfold!
I'm curious about exactly how many rounds of the DCP the show is going to cover. I assumed 2 at first, but I could see them actually covering something more like 4 considering how quickly things seem to be going.
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