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12-16-2018, 02:38 AM | #11 |
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Following the Neo-Heisei format, the stakes are highest during the Christmas season. It's evident that we are seeing the end of an arc and the beginning of a new one. Like Takeru's first revival, the death of Kiriya and the war with Hokuto, we're heading into a new direction for the series. Things will be different in 2019 and we're just witnessing the start of it.
The episode itself was very good. Shows that Shimoyama can write a good plot even outside of tributes. The plot moves forward significantly and we even get an explanation to Sougo's desire to be King all the while raising new questions. Who is the man in black who told Sougo to become Oma Zi-O? It's getting quite interesting. It's also nice to see that Geiz did have a change of heart and tried to give Sougo another option by throwing away the belt. I also like that Oma Zi-O is moving the timeline up to counter the Time Jacker's and they are caught by surprise by it as well. It seems they are relying on Tsukasa to change the future and his role will play a big role in shaping the next arc. Honestly, the way they are utilizing him is perfect. He is working as a villain but clearly has his own agenda and he pops up to fight every once in a while. If Masahiro Inoue's schedule frees up anytime soon, I really hope Toei asks him to stay on as a regular cause it's really working. I loved seeing the Decade suit back and it's oddly satisfying to see him beating Zi-O up and teaming up with Geiz. The Build vs Decade Sparkling Armour was a cool fight and it's nice that they at least let Zi-O get a hit in or two. And of course, the meat of the episode is Sougo ending up in 2068 and meeting his future self. They didn't show old Sougo's full face but it looked to me that it was Takaiwa Seiji by just seeing the mouth, which would be super fitting. Honestly, this to me seals the deal that Sougo is indeed Oma Zi-O. We don't need to see his face to understand that. They share the same memories and the wardrobe team tried to make visual association with old-Sougo's baggy pants and sandals, (which is kind of humorous to see a 68 year old dude trying to rock). I think the reason they did this was because that association is more important than trying to find an actor to portray him, since Oma Zi-O is most likely a red herring. Something probably happened to Sougo that forced him to become the evil ruler in 2068, which is why he advises his younger self to abandon the driver. Oma Zi-O might not even by a thing by the next arc if the future does indeed get rewritten. The fight wasn't super creative or anything but it was very cool to see other Rider powers in action. Since we probably won't see the early Heisei Rider Armors, it's cool to see the Ride Watches used and the effects were great. We got a kick from Kuuga, bats summoned Emperor-form style from Kiva and Dragreder from Ryuki. The only thing I'm bummed out about is this is hands-down the quickest turn-around from an upgrade kicking ass to getting totally jobbed. Pair that with the boring introduction of the Decade Armor last week and we have one of the least exciting early upgrades ever. Oh gotta add that Kashin is a cool suit and the "Kamen" written on his forehead is a nice touch. I'm bummed that 16.5 is going to be the last Hokan Keikaku but it wasn't gonna last forever. Guess that means we won't have an episode on December 29th either. But it was funny as always, with the characters talking about new show ideas if Sougo discards his Driver and even calling back to previous .5 episodes. The only bummer about this is they tease a Kamen Rider Tsukuyomi, even giving her a RideWatch and henshin pose... I guess it's not happening in the show then. Oh and Woz tells us that Heisei Gen FOREVER will have a big surprise... UGH Toei stop teasing us!!! Last edited by Xtreme RX; 12-16-2018 at 02:45 AM.. |
12-16-2018, 02:49 AM | #12 |
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Following the Neo-Heisei format, the stakes are highest during the Christmas season. It's evident that we are seeing the end of an arc and the beginning of a new one. Like Takeru's first revival, the death of Kiriya and the war with Hokuto, we're heading into a new direction for the series. Things will be different in 2019 and we're just witnessing the start of it.
The episode itself was very good. Shows that Shimoyama can write a good plot even outside of tributes. The plot moves forward significantly and we even get an explanation to Sougo's desire to be King all the while raising new questions. Who is the man in black who told Sougo to become Oma Zi-O? It's getting quite interesting. It's also nice to see that Geiz did have a change of heart and tried to give Sougo another option by throwing away the belt. I also like that Oma Zi-O is moving the timeline up to counter the Time Jacker's and they are caught by surprise by it as well. It seems they are relying on Tsukasa to change the future and his role will play a big role in shaping the next arc. Honestly, the way they are utilizing him is perfect. He is working as a villain but clearly has his own agenda and he pops up to fight every once in a while. If Masahiro Inoue's schedule frees up anytime soon, I really hope Toei asks him to stay on as a regular cause it's really working. I loved seeing the Decade suit back and it's oddly satisfying to see him beating Zi-O up and teaming up with Geiz. The Build vs Decade Sparkling Armour was a cool fight and it's nice that they at least let Zi-O get a hit in or two. And of course, the meat of the episode is Sougo ending up in 2068 and meeting his future self. They didn't show old Sougo's full face but it looked to me that it was Takaiwa Seiji by just seeing the mouth, which would be super fitting. Honestly, this to me seals the deal that Sougo is indeed Oma Zi-O. We don't need to see his face to understand that. They share the same memories and the wardrobe team tried to make visual association with old-Sougo's baggy pants and sandals, (which is kind of humorous to see a 68 year old dude trying to rock). I think the reason they did this was because that association is more important than trying to find an actor to portray him, since Oma Zi-O is most likely a red herring. Something probably happened to Sougo that forced him to become the evil ruler in 2068, which is why he advises his younger self to abandon the driver. Oma Zi-O might not even by a thing by the next arc if the future does indeed get rewritten. The fight wasn't super creative or anything but it was very cool to see other Rider powers in action. Since we probably won't see the early Heisei Rider Armors, it's cool to see the Ride Watches used and the effects were great. We got a kick from Kuuga, bats summoned Emperor-form style from Kiva and Dragreder from Ryuki. The only thing I'm bummed out about is this is hands-down the quickest turn-around from an upgrade kicking ass to getting totally jobbed. Pair that with the boring introduction of the Decade Armor last week and we have one of the least exciting early upgrades ever. Oh gotta add that Kashin is a cool suit and the "Kamen" written on his forehead is a nice touch I'm bummed that 16.5 is going to be the last Hokan Keikaku but it wasn't gonna last forever. Guess that means we won't have an episode on December 29th either. But it was funny as always, with the characters talking about new show ideas if Sougo discards his Driver and even calling back to previous .5 episodes. The only bummer about this is they tease a Kamen Rider Tsukuyomi, even giving her a RideWatch and henshin pose... I guess it's not happening in the show then. Oh and Woz tells us that Heisei Gen FOREVER will have a big surprise... UGH Toei stop teasing us!!! |
12-16-2018, 03:09 AM | #13 |
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A sudden serious plot twist or exposing something/revealing something big, villain commander death/defeat, upgrade form, or new rider appearance. It's all happening before it dies down in late 20s. My theory gets thrown out the window when toku decided on a sometime unexpected twist that can be sour and a let down like with stark last year. I want to say decade, ohma, and all Heisei will be erased and it'll a new timeline that replace it. I'm expecting a new version of woz personality wise.
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12-16-2018, 06:09 AM | #14 |
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Kr tsukiyomi is just a gag.
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12-16-2018, 11:24 AM | #15 |
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12-16-2018, 11:38 AM | #16 |
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I saw the mock up preview of KR Tsukiyomi, and just when she was about to transform, freaking Soguo cuts away and I was like...
ONORE ZI-O! |
12-16-2018, 11:48 AM | #17 |
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So, turns out Nobuhiro Mouri wrote this episode too. Huh. The quality of the show has gone up significantly since Mouri starting writing for it. He's done the best tributes and now is amping the stakes. I wonder what Shimoyama is busy with?
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12-16-2018, 12:40 PM | #18 |
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12-16-2018, 01:56 PM | #19 |
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From interviews they apparently do want to do a female lead rider eventually, and apparently it was an early idea for Zi-O, an upcoming season perhaps, hopefully, it would be nice to see something different.
I would not be fricking surprised if they end Zi-O with Tsukiyomi doing a henshin then killing Zi-O or Oma Zi-O to mirror Decade. |
12-16-2018, 05:15 PM | #20 |
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I love the series now better that Decade is one of the "main cast" at the least he doesn't show up as a cameo for 2 episodes and disappears from the series as if its nothing.
And good, seeing that I like Decade quite a lot. |
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