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02-27-2013, 10:32 PM | #1 |
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Let's Watch Wednesdays marches on with more episodes of Juuken Sentai Gekiranger! This week we're catching episodes 7-9!
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02-28-2013, 11:23 AM | #2 |
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This was a really good bunch of episodes. I really don't have any massive complaints at the moment, the show is just awesome. We had a pretty fun dance episode (with some damn catchy music) that progressed into a slightly more serious (if toad and scorpion monster love can be taken seriously...) episode. It was a nice way to introduce a new weapon for the team, my only problem is how polarizing Jan is becoming. He goes from complete child to fairly competent leader in time for the finisher or the mech battle. It just seems to clash too much.
Then we have Braco and his Madoku episode. Loved this episode, the conflict between braco and melee was awesome and something that we need more of in sentai. Bring on next weeks episodes, I'm struggling to not watch ahead its that good =p |
02-28-2013, 12:31 PM | #3 |
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So let's get the less interesting episodes out of the way first. I thought the fight dance with dancing was neat. Maga managing to impress Sorisa was a surprise. A "woman" like that didn't seem like she'd impress easy. I always crack up at Mele's reaction when her Ultimate Spear and Shield blew her off. I liked Maga's special technique. If you're defense double down on the defense. Sorisa's though was definitely the worst of all the Five Venoms. Throw a bunch of tiny scorpions onto the enemy. Did she not remember getting schooled by the Kaliedo Spiral Jump a few episodes prior. Even during my first viewing years ago I knew that Gekitouja had that easily countered. And the Geki Bazooka was nice, but I remember really questioning why martial artists needed a bazooka. Also "PORK CUBE STEW!"
Now let's get onto the main event, episode 9. This when you realize Gekiranger is almost two shows for the price of one. This is the episode where I fell in love with Mele. And I don't mean just because she's a hot girl in a qipao. You see in this episode she is far more than some tsundere cheerleader lackey for the big boss. She went after the Gekirangers after losing to Braco to get shot at with the Geki Bazooka in order to learn how to counter his technique. Her devoition for Rio managed to awaken him from the dream. And when Braco offers her a Madoku to give her true life, she just cuts them off, kills Braco, and offers them to Rio. These are things that makes Mele such a beloved character by the fandom. And this is just the start of awesome characters moments for her and Rio. Ok, now that I'm down gushing about Mele part of the episode, I suppose I should comment on other things. Seeing Rio take out Kademu with a single blow was holy crap inducing. I found the rematch with Moriya has shown just how much the Gekirangers had grown since they last faced him in such a short amount of time(granted he wasn't trying to stick to buildings this time, but still). Next week is definitely going to be good, as we'll start meeting some of the big players in the series. Last edited by MidoGreen; 02-28-2013 at 12:56 PM.. |
02-28-2013, 03:50 PM | #4 |
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I only got to watch 7, so I'll just comment on that.
I had forgotten how surreal it got, between Maga's actions, Sorisa's and the Rinshi's dancing, or just how the Gekirangers won through dancing. While I knew who held the Madoku even on first viewing (It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure it out), I still like the mystery angle they're playing at, and Braco does hold a good point that the bigger twist would be giving the greatest power to the supposed weakest member (It's unfortunately played straight, but I still enjoy that they do try to hide it). Jan seemed pretty loud this episode, louder than normal, but it's not really a gripe, more of a general observation. Speaking of Jan, I don't know what it is about him that I like over other hotheaded heroes like Ban (...Huh) or Gen. It might be my Gekilove winning him over, it might be just something that I never noticed, but I love Jan's energy compared to the likes of similarly energetic heroes... EDIT: Finally watched 8 and 9. Mele was always awesome. I love that she actually has dimension as a character beyond "I love Rio!" She presents a character worth following, and I love every second of it. Anyway, while she received a nice amount of back story, Rio now getting the Madoku means his story will soon begin, and I'm hype. I seriously want to continue watching, but I want to keep with the Let's Watch, so I'll just hold off.
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02-28-2013, 09:59 PM | #5 |
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I only got to watch 7, so I'll just comment on that.
I had forgotten how surreal it got, between Maga's actions, Sorisa's and the Rinshi's dancing, or just how the Gekirangers won through dancing. While I knew who held the Madoku even on first viewing (It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure it out), I still like the mystery angle they're playing at, and Braco does hold a good point that the bigger twist would be giving the greatest power to the supposed weakest member (It's unfortunately played straight, but I still enjoy that they do try to hide it). Jan seemed pretty loud this episode, louder than normal, but it's not really a gripe, more of a general observation. Speaking of Jan, I don't know what it is about him that I like over other hotheaded heroes like Ban (...Huh) or Gen. It might be my Gekilove winning him over, it might be just something that I never noticed, but I love Jan's energy compared to the likes of similarly energetic heroes... EDIT: Finally watched 8 and 9. Mele was always awesome. I love that she actually has dimension as a character beyond "I love Rio!" She presents a character worth following, and I love every second of it. Anyway, while she received a nice amount of back story, Rio now getting the Madoku means his story will soon begin, and I'm hype. I seriously want to continue watching, but I want to keep with the Let's Watch, so I'll just hold off. |
03-01-2013, 01:27 AM | #6 |
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Oh yes, foreshadowing. Mele isn't zowazowa.
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03-01-2013, 11:26 AM | #7 |
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Not baddy bad, more flippy flop.
I liked these episodes. I'm still a little ambivalent about Jan, though. I'm not sure if he's amusing or annoying. I tend to think it's the former, but then he always finds something to do that resets the scales. And, of course, Mele is still hot. |
03-01-2013, 12:04 PM | #8 |
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She can flippy my flop anyday. Who's a baddy bad girl?
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03-01-2013, 01:15 PM | #9 |
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03-01-2013, 01:17 PM | #10 |
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