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10-19-2016, 09:11 PM | #21 |
The unKamen Rider
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Another good introductory episode. I don't like Snipe quite as much as I do Brave (seriously, Brave's similarities to Zolda are going to make him a tough rider to top for me this season), but he feels like a good addition to the cast and I love his design (as I do all the riders this season). Some interesting twists and additions, stuff like the rider gauge adds a bit of pressure to the fights for instance. They just did such a good job implementing the game stuff into the series that I really do hope it doesn't get downplayed too much later on, ditto the medical drama aspect (which already felt a bit more toned down this time). Day Zero is something obviously going to be of some importance this season, but I think more for the first story arc rather than the endgame.
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10-19-2016, 09:54 PM | #22 |
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It seem Brave actually have someone he care the most but Snipe make a fatal mistake and the important person was killed. It could explain of why Brave is so cold toward his patient.
I wonder if Emu's Personality going to play a major role in later episodes. Everytime when it came to game, He become a different person! I think maybe when he was having a surgery. His Doctor did something to him that give him a split personality! Even Taiga call him out for this! I did smile when boy says no to Poppy. Poppy was not happy by this To be honest, Zero Day kindly remind me of Drive's Global Freeze because it was a tragic incident that took the life of innocent people. I bet one of Villains is trying to make Zero Day happens AGAIN! |
10-19-2016, 11:03 PM | #23 |
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I like how they explain the sudden change in scenery by having the Gamer Driver and Rider Gashat have the ability to change it. I think I might have missed that from the first two episodes, but it certainly one of the better ways to explain how the fights move from one place to another all of a sudden.
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10-19-2016, 11:03 PM | #24 |
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I'm really enjoying this show. I think Snipe is definitely my least favorite character although he
can still be cool at times. I noticed taht when Snipe first got his gashat and driver 5 years ago, it was the proto version of Bang Bang Shooting. I wonder if that will give him a different form? During the Level 1 henshin, the main riders appear in monochromatic image also, so I guess that's their proto form.
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10-19-2016, 11:51 PM | #25 |
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I am utterly loving this show. The small fight between Snipe and Brave was good. Everything else was awesome too. But that small scene stuck out the most to me.
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10-20-2016, 12:11 AM | #26 |
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Finally watched the sub today.
I loved this episode and continue to love this series. So far, Emu ends up being a likable protagonist that you can relate with. He has a reason he's a doctor and the series reminds you of that when he makes choices the rest of us wouldn't (ie: I was a kid and saved by someone, I'm not going to let this kid waste away, even if it costs me everything!). This episode really opened up the story. Day Zero happened 5 years ago. Taiga(?) having been the prototype Rider only to screw up "fatally" ... and with connections to someone in Brave's life. That immediately sets up the Rider vs. Rider (at least in the side stories) while Ex-Aid will focus on the Dark Ex-Aid, and Lazer is along for the ride (BA DUM CHING). It's like the writers were like "Hey, let's take story plot points from Gaim and Drive, make it video game themed, grab that Sakamoto guy for slow-mo fights and explosions, and see what happens". More please. 5/5. Best thing to happen to Kamen Rider since Chaser in Kamen Rider Drive
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10-20-2016, 08:20 AM | #27 |
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Well, I finally watched this episode with SUB. I must say I really enjoy this episode. Really, Ex-Aid's progression in each episode keeps getting better and much better. You could say the current episode is more entertaining and interesting than the last one. On daily basis, we are introduced with another Rider yet again. For one thing, I like this episode because of less unnatural comedy than even the last episode, like Emu tripped or Hiiro's father antics. Really, those two somewhat tamer in this episode which I like in this episode. Asuna as Poppi also isn't annoying like before either.
Now for the new Rider, Taiga. Man, I also love him as much as Hiiro. You know when you watch this series, you might feel that almost every Rider isn't so bad at all. They just have their own agenda. Seeing Taiga's and Graphite's relationship, I bet Graphite was one of the very first Bugster that Taiga failed to finish off. Then again, despite maybe he made a mistake in Zero Day, I somewhat sympathize him. On other side, when Hiiro said Taiga killed someone precious to him, I think something's clicked when you consider Taiga and Graphite's relation. On my theory, maybe Graphite was born from someone who is closed to Hiiro and because of Taiga's failure, of course they will have a grudge. Anyway, since this is Sakamoto's directed episode, of course you will see AMAZING tons of actions. The dust explosion, great CGs and superb wiring techniques, no bet that this is Sakamoto's type episode. Well, there's nothing I could say more about the action since Ex-Aid has one of the most engaging actions and since this episode was directed by Sakamoto. And I was quite surprised to hear from Taiga that Emu has split personalities before transforming. I mean I was quite skeptical why Emu's hair always blows and he always smirks too. Despite the actor wasn't quite good to express this, I think it's a little nice detail for Emu since his character also escalated in each episode. Maybe, this thing will get a focus when Emu gets an upgrade. Also, really seeing from Dan's words, I don't know whether he is an ally or an enemy or even both. I mean he provided Proto Gashats to Taiga but if as everyone said, Graphite is Genm. Then how the PMAX Gashat got in Graphite's hands. Anyway, as per usual, this is another amazing episode for Ex-Aid. I loved how they dig more on Emu's personality change. Taiga was as entertaining like Hiiro. It's bit disappointing that Hiiro's own existence is "no thank you" since I felt his appearance in this episode was plastered to commerce Taddle Gashat :P. Other than that, I like how Sakamoto reduced most of unnatural and forced comedy here. He also directed this episode brilliantly. I hope will direct more episodes later. One last thing, I'm relived that Kujo will get a spotlight tomorrow since he was been a stalker during the past few episodes. |
10-20-2016, 08:58 AM | #28 |
Oldtaku
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Need to rewatch but, man, another great episode! A LOT of Lvl 1 action with Lil' Snipe getting right in the fray with the Chicken Dinner Bugster Marines. Pretty great work by the suit actor, all that jumping around in that thing must be exhausting - anyone know who it is?
The absurdity levels reached satisfying peaks here with the doctors getting into a massive out-of-suit melee - I mean, they're doctors, their hands are to be protected because surgery is serious business and here they are throwing loads of karate punches on the Bugsters... I fuckin'... LOVE IT. Also really liked Snipe accessing an environmental "level" - very cool. Love this show!
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10-20-2016, 09:36 AM | #29 |
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This episode was awesome. I officially love this show right now.
The way the show can juggle subplots and give you enough information to be satisfied while giving you a whole bunch of action every week is amazing. Character-wise we not only get an interesting new character with Ryoma Jr., excuse me, Taiga, but he already works so well with the known characters and has a link to the Bugsters as well giving them some more focus too. That’s like… everything I missed during last year’s Rider show. And they do it well as early as episode three. Wow. Even the more humor-based characters are cool. Hiiro’s dad has a funny quirk but it isn’t overplayed like the chief from Drive, and Poppi Papipopapu – eh, let’s just call her Asuna, well… I like her. I admit it; I like the silly comedic relief character! For one because she is allowed to act outside of said roll, and because her environment isn’t going crazy stupid whenever she is – I was expecting some cringy shit when she wanted to sing for the boy, but him just saying "No" with Asuna powering down immediately was actually kinda fun. But the best thing about the episode was by far the action. Ho-ly shit. Not only are the game effects still there, they even add new ones with the point meter and the lifebar on the Riders’ chests which actually serves a purpose, but: It’s just so well done. The fighting choreography is awesome and I like how well the effects go with it. I expected to be tired of the "Hit" effects rather quickly but they fit so well I can’t help but like them. Each Rider has his personal fighting style and it works so well. Not like the 3 dudes from last year who just kept hitting the enemies until they were allowed to Rider kick them in the face. And I like Kamen Rider Snipe's design too, even though shooters are among my least favorite gaming genres. I could keep talking like this, but my point is clear: This is a simply fun show which does some really neat stuff and I hope it stays that way. Go Ex-Aid, go! |
10-20-2016, 09:48 AM | #30 |
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Taiga said 10 Gashats could there be 10 riders we already know of six(including Paradox.)
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