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12-31-2020, 12:08 AM | #31 |
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Episode 6 "Finding A True Dream"
Continuing where we last left off, Liu Bei is confused and hurt over being attacked by Gongsun Zan, the newest Legend Hero. Gongsun claims she will become the best of the Flying Dragon Fist by participating in the Dream Battle. Telling Liu Bei to drop out since he can’t properly fuel both of his Pieces and leaves him to lick his wounds. Xu Shu drops in by worried about Liu Bei and lamenting on the weakened Hero Piece’s eventually making the observation that they need to be fueled by his dream, his real dream. Something Liu Bei truly feels passionate about. And it’s clear that Liu Bei's dream isn’t to be the Master of the Flying Dragon Fist…. After more awkward tests with one another Master Lu Zhi has announced who will become his successor. And in private he tells Liu Bei that Gongsun is the new master to his relief and the reverse to Gongsun feeling that Liu Bei isn’t up for the challenge. Of course misunderstood ensues between the two and Master Lu Zhi kicks them both out. In the process after a sweet scene of Liu Bei leaving Gongsun to get some food for the both of them we see the two go back to their old abandoned orphanage. It’s here we see that Liu Bei was always a kind yet reckless person. And also getting to see Master Lu Zhi as a drunk master beating up some evil contractors wanting to tear the place down. Hua Tuo shows up and begins fighting Gongsun. It is here amidst this conflict Liu Bei finally remembers his real dream. It wasn’t to become the Master of the Flying Dragon Fist. But rather to use Flying Dragon Fist to make others happy! Just like Lu Zhi made it both badass and entertaining for the children. With this renewed spirit Liu Bei joins the fight and manages to beat Hua Tuo together. And in one of the biggest shocks Hua Tuo runs away and bumps into Master Lu Zhi. Master Lu Zhi welcomes both of them back after seeing the two reconciled and hearing about Liu Bei's true dream. The next day it’s revealed that there now co-successors to the Flying Dragon Fist Honestly really dig this episode and what Liu Bei is truly fighting for. The reveal of both Liu Bei and Gongsun Zan being orphans really showed the bond these two have. And it couldn’t have come and a better time. Also a hero fighting for others happiness is always a plus for me. But for me the biggest shock is the reveal that Hua Tuo isn’t Master Lu Zhi I was convinced because there were both eccentric, older males and it seemed like he was testing Liu Bei. Now I’m even more excited to figure out who he really is.
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12-31-2020, 12:11 AM | #32 |
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That said, as it's usually been with me when watching these, the highlight was still Liu Bei himself. It was small, but I liked how he was able to push past petty things and kept focus on the people he cared about. From ignoring the broken dishes to feed his Hero Pieces, to realizing how bad he he'd cheated Gongsan Zan without realizing, he's a really sweet guy, and definitely someone you wanna root for.
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12-31-2020, 12:12 AM | #33 |
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It's alive!
I had actually started to rewatch these with you, but stopped at Episode 6 when no updates came. Glad you haven't given up on it and once you get to 6, I'll resume my rewatch. You are in a for a wild ride my friend. The show hasn't even begun to warm up yet. Also, I believe my favorite two characters are just a few episodes away, but I'll get to them when they show up.
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12-31-2020, 12:15 AM | #34 |
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You usually don't write an of episode of a toku show so that the main hero loses both fights he's in, least of all so early on, and that's only the tip of the iceberg here. Not only is he failing his partners, he's pretty distinctly failing his friend, too, because Gongsun Zan isn't really wrong about him not having the same level of investment in the whole martial arts thing that she does. He's basically being called out for doing the usual superhero thing of disregarding his daily life in favor of getting wrapped up in bigger adventures, and I like that the show is even touching on that as more than just a fun joke. The plot hinges nicely around this singular central idea that Liu Bei is spreading himself too thin, and it all comes back to bite him at once in the end. As usual, the structure is great, and I'm excited to to see how that cliffhanger plays out.
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12-31-2020, 08:42 AM | #35 |
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Anyway this... this is easily my favorite episode so far, and it cemented me as a full on fan of this show. It's got a ton going for it that hits me in all the right spots. The overall lesson of balancing yourself, whether it be by showing Liu Bei spreading himself too thin or Gongsun Zan being too single-minded, it a great lesson to teach. It also goes to show that sometimes, we need some help in realizing what it is we truly want out of our lives, and that there's nothing wrong with that! It's a rather grown-up lesson to be giving kids, and huge props to the writers for going for it! And that backstory! Learning more about how Liu Bei and Gongsun Zan became friends, how they became adopted by the Master, and just what those moments meant to both of them was really sweet and heart warming. This show out and out earned its "Power of Friendship" moment, and I am a huge sucker for that. It overall made me love these two as characters even more. So yeah, if I wasn't hooked before, I most certainly am now! Really excited for the rest of this show!
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12-31-2020, 06:50 PM | #36 |
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Yeah, I loved this episode. Much like the show as a whole so far, it's basically assembled exclusively from concepts that have tons of appeal to me. I mean, we've got some light martial arts spiritualism that leads to introspective character development where the main hero realizes he wants to fight to make people smile after some flashbacks which build a past that further fleshes out his motivation with clear and relatable grounding. Like, wow, what a killer little story this is. I can't get enough of how rock solid the writing in this series is.
My two favorite little things were definitely finding out Liu Bei has been incompetent since childhood (he even has like a little kid version of his outfit in the present; it's adorable!), and him not hesitating to give away Guan Yu and Zhang Fei to save their lives, which is super heroic and selfless, but in a very specific way that also demonstrates the sort of lack of spine that's often a weak point for him. Liu Bei can only make that offer because he's writing off the possibility he could save them in that moment, which, of course, turns out to be wrong by the end.
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12-31-2020, 10:02 PM | #37 |
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Alright my favorite characters coming up next, the ones which manage to prove this show can out Power Ranger the Power Rangers. I'll explain what I mean later, assuming you all don't guess.
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01-15-2021, 11:49 PM | #38 |
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Episode 7 "Rock Spirit Duo"
The episode has Mi Zhu return and it looks like he’s going to be a recurring character which is great because I really like the dude who gives a nice dynamic for the show as comic relief.(Also sporting Bruce Lee iconic yellow spandex nice) Hope He Jin shows back up since it seems like there are a lot of unresolved issues with the guy. Anyways while hanging up posters for the dojo Mi Zhu says that a Radio Ad should attract a bigger crowd. Which Liu Bei absolutely is enamored by the idea. Mi Zhu then loans out the money as his advance payment for his lesson. Liu Bei drags Gongsun Zan to the Radio in order to hear their advertisement however before it could be played two rock and rollers barged and started playing. They are Li Jue(the drummer) and Gou Si(the guitarist). When the guards try to escort them out, they transform into Legend Heroes Fan Chou and Hua Xiong! In the ensuing fight the pair show their synchronization with frequent double teaming attacks. And both Liu Bei and Gongsun Zan can’t win. During the Final Battle the pairs Legend Machines actually combine to make one mecha. And this fight goes exactly like the ground fight. Liu Bei tries to send both Guan Yu and Zhang Fei to Gongsun Zan and try to combine but it doesn’t work instead it just knocks them out. Commenting on how the two aren’t synced up, Li Jue then steals Zhao Yun and they run to catch a rock concert. Back at the dojo Gongsun Zan berates Liu Bei for spending all of that money on an ad without counseling her. Zhao Yun gets to play the guitar, and that is awesome. Eventually being able to turn Lie Jue and Gou Si against each other with his words. Back with our heroes Liu Bei apologizes, and they vow to get Zhao Yun back. The two rockers hit a violin concert, and Zhao Yun's words finally hit a boiling point disrupting their bond. Liu Bei and Zhao Yun arrive and the two battle the rockers though this time the two are doing much better. In the ensuing Final Battle Gongsun Zan sends her vehicle to Liu Bei creating Legend King Trinity Dragon Form and easily defeats the two. Afterwards, they escape and encounter a mysterious person… And that was episode seven Liu Bei and Gongsun Zan dynamic gets further explored as their teamwork is put into question against the rockers. Zhao Yun gets to center stage in poking holes into the two dynamic shows off his cunning side. I think at least for main characters Hero Pieces have all been very fleshed out. And overall just a really enjoyable episode that core is team work.
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01-15-2021, 11:51 PM | #39 |
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I actually saw a reddit post along the lines of If Bulk and Skull were Power Rangers and I knew the suits were from Legend Heroes was that you? lol
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01-16-2021, 10:35 AM | #40 |
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wow cant believe this show already got a kamen rider crossover
The two new Heroes being Bulk and Skull were great, and I got a legit laugh out that final fight. The "outline in the wall" gag is such a classic! I also got a kick out of how simplistic the Trinity Legend Machine actually is. Though I do wonder why only Liu Bei is called out for "acting on his own" when Gongsun Zan also did so during the initial fight, but whatever. Overall, this was a fun one, and had a great hook at the end for the next episode.
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