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12-09-2018, 10:08 PM | #11 |
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12-10-2018, 01:55 AM | #12 |
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The Ghost arc has been the best Zi-O has had to offer so far.
Despite Tsukasa's huge presence, it didn't take away from being a Ghost tribute through and through. Takeru played a major role in this episode and got a lot of screen time. He helped Sougo and even piloted the Time Majin to go back to 2015 and prevent the police officer from dying. Though Makoto just being in the past with no real explanation was a little random, it was such a joy to see both characters actually transforming and fighting as Ghost and Specter respectively: something we haven't seen in the show since the Ex-Aid arc. And we even got a mention of Akari and her shiranui particle blaster played a role. Add all this to Takeru's stellar interactions with Sougo and even referencing the idea of ghost's getting hungry from the show proper and we have the best and most faithful Rider tribute yet. On the Decade side of things, we get to see him use a phase 2 Heisei Rider for the first time, and the ensuing three Ghost's fight was a pleasure to behold. It was also so nostalgic to see the classical dimensional gate effect used, and interesting that it allows Tsukasa to not only transcend dimensions but time as well. The scenes where he asks who Woz is addressing his speeches too and then promptly shutting him up were gold too. And of course, we get to see Tsukasa in all his cockiness showing up in the Clock repair shop to give Sougo a warning - that he will destroy this world - all the while stealing his food. They nailed Tsukasa and I'm excited to see what role he will play going forward. The end of this episode makes it seem like he will be staying for quite some time. Decade Armour's debut wasn't too strong since it had no emotional build-up but it did leave an impression. While the flat "card" face looks stupid, the way he utilizes other Rider's super forms is very cool. And the Heiseiber is an awesome weapon, albeit noisy as hell. I understand this was Tsukasa giving Zi-O a power-up to study him so it will presumably make sense in the scheme of things. Overall, a stellar episode and I'm excited to see what comes next now that Oma Zi-O and Zi-O will be meeting face-to-face. The spin-off episode brings back the classic pink VS magenta debate and the meme-worthy "Onore Dikeido!" I had a good laugh at that. EDIT: There was so much in this episode that I forgot to comment on a few things. Firstly, the two v. two robo fight felt kind of unnecessary and out of place but it's cool to know they still have CG budget for stuff like this. Honestly it did not look too awful and they showcased Ex-Aid and Build Rider forms for the robots, which was awesome. I really like how full-blown they are going with the Decade homage, right down to the eyecatch ending in a similar manner to how Decade episodes would end, albeit with the RideWatch instead of the Decadriver. Since Decade is getting such a big role and they are teasing a Decade vs Zi-O sort of conflict, I really hope they bring back Decade's OST. They haven't done that so far with other Legend's (aside from the one Team Baron dance track) for licensing reasons I assume, but they did it in the Wizard specials and that felt really special. If anything, just bring back the track "Parallel World" and possibly his main theme. I can't imagine a Tsukasa speech or classic henshin scene without them. Last edited by Xtreme RX; 12-10-2018 at 03:15 PM.. |
12-10-2018, 07:26 PM | #13 |
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Oh my god.
Having Decade show up reminds me of why Zi-Oh cannot hold a candle to Decade. Sougo is just too...meh compared to Tsukasa. |
12-10-2018, 09:30 PM | #14 |
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12-11-2018, 11:34 AM | #15 |
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Time will change. I remember people disliked tsukasa mannerism as someone that tries to be cool, but to lazy to finish it unlike kabuto as well as not being as talented in acting or imitating the imagin personas. The biggest hate besides the plot and ending were him defeating all the riders In the summer Movie. Decade is still a meh character judging from how the actor seems uninteresting in his own interview. He's more enthusiastic about jinga since its more than voice over and suit actors. I honestly think hindering the riders with the ride watch rules are bad. We know it'll be an easy battle if they can only win with that certain ride watch. At least show them seeking out legends for help with their memories intact, but not powers. Wasn't the uncle suppose to be plan as a character that knows everything about past riders? They want to sell quick toys, but I rather more veterans and alumni play roles like Ghost that are both good tribute and help push the series plot.
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12-12-2018, 02:47 AM | #16 |
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Time will change. I remember people disliked tsukasa mannerism as someone that tries to be cool, but to lazy to finish it unlike kabuto as well as not being as talented in acting or imitating the imagin personas. The biggest hate besides the plot and ending were him defeating all the riders In the summer Movie. Decade is still a meh character judging from how the actor seems uninteresting in his own interview. He's more enthusiastic about jinga since its more than voice over and suit actors. I honestly think hindering the riders with the ride watch rules are bad. We know it'll be an easy battle if they can only win with that certain ride watch. At least show them seeking out legends for help with their memories intact, but not powers. Wasn't the uncle suppose to be plan as a character that knows everything about past riders? They want to sell quick toys, but I rather more veterans and alumni play roles like Ghost that are both good tribute and help push the series plot.
Decade isn't the best of the series that I've watched (Favs are still Kabuto, Wizard, Build and Decade in no order). But is the very first KR series that I started with, but the episode structure allows the series to introduce each KR series to me, and letting me "get the gist" of things to consider watching the original KR series after Decade. The 3 episode structure of 1) exploring new world, getting situated 2) getting into deep poop 3) finding solution and getting rid of bad guy in a very strict and structured manner at the least helps with storytelling. Zi-Oh tried to squeeze 3 episodes into 2 which has to heavily rely on existing viewers already knowing the previous KR series to get situated, and perhaps one thing brilliant about Decade is that they are not so hard up on getting original actors with their AR theory. When Geitz busts out the Ghost Armor in the first episode my suspension of disbelief shattered. Maybe its because I've set my expectations too high (hell coming off from Build my expectations are high already), or maybe its because I thought they would pace it like Decade, so there's this dissonance and sense of getting jumbled up. Sougo didn't help matters because for a guy who wants to be king, there's no kingly vibe about him. Even Tsukasa's arrogance gives his character flavor, even Kabuto's arrogance gives his character flavor. Hell, even Os charisma can be felt in this alternative character portrayal, I still believe in him wanting to reach out to everybody. Hell even Naruto believes in being Hokage more than Sougo believes in being king. And for all the crap people heap on Ghost, Ghost is still genuinely likeable. And I still believe in him when he says he wants his life to burn bright. Maybe its just getting the actors to settle into their roles, and when they embody the role long enough they get better at it? I dunno. Geitz seems to at least act like he has gone through some character development even though at times his face is just permanently scrunched up. |
12-12-2018, 05:02 AM | #17 |
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Let me explain myself a bit.
Decade isn't the best of the series that I've watched (Favs are still Kabuto, Wizard, Build and Decade in no order). But is the very first KR series that I started with, but the episode structure allows the series to introduce each KR series to me, and letting me "get the gist" of things to consider watching the original KR series after Decade. The 3 episode structure of 1) exploring new world, getting situated 2) getting into deep poop 3) finding solution and getting rid of bad guy in a very strict and structured manner at the least helps with storytelling. Zi-Oh tried to squeeze 3 episodes into 2 which has to heavily rely on existing viewers already knowing the previous KR series to get situated, and perhaps one thing brilliant about Decade is that they are not so hard up on getting original actors with their AR theory. When Geitz busts out the Ghost Armor in the first episode my suspension of disbelief shattered. Maybe its because I've set my expectations too high (hell coming off from Build my expectations are high already), or maybe its because I thought they would pace it like Decade, so there's this dissonance and sense of getting jumbled up. Sougo didn't help matters because for a guy who wants to be king, there's no kingly vibe about him. Even Tsukasa's arrogance gives his character flavor, even Kabuto's arrogance gives his character flavor. Hell, even Os charisma can be felt in this alternative character portrayal, I still believe in him wanting to reach out to everybody. Hell even Naruto believes in being Hokage more than Sougo believes in being king. And for all the crap people heap on Ghost, Ghost is still genuinely likeable. And I still believe in him when he says he wants his life to burn bright. Maybe its just getting the actors to settle into their roles, and when they embody the role long enough they get better at it? I dunno. Geitz seems to at least act like he has gone through some character development even though at times his face is just permanently scrunched up. My expectation wasnt high after build especially with the way writers retcon and rehash the father, fusion, and shouchi secret as well as vernage history in the later half. it wasnt bad, but not as good as the second and third quarter. Zio was straight to the point in e1, but it derail to a very formulic episode structure. Hardly any progress with ohma, time jackers, and the returning alumni are glorify cameos to sell extra gadget and secondary ride watches too. We know time jackers aren't going to fight zio and the another rider candidate are hardly a pushover when they cram toys and cameos all in one. Also, Geiz is like a knock off Specter/Baron. Sure, they get beaten a lot, but they're actually very motivated to surpass and beat the main rider. Even birth have more ambition and accel/meteor got more resolution to fight. Geiz is just a I don't want to say tsundure, but it's kind of what vegeta is now in super. All talks, but little actions as well as a undying passion to befriend with zio in a way. Anyway, I disliked ghost, but the ghost tribute was pretty well done. I would prefer makota appearing in present traveling through dimension making him immune like decade, but he was just there for a quick pose and one liner. Preview lies again like always. |
12-13-2018, 12:19 PM | #18 |
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Seems like I may be in the minority. But I'm enjoying Zi-O quite a bit so far.
Its cast and story aren't quite as good as Build or Ex-Aid's, but I'm having a blast so far. I absolutely loved that they had a 3-way Ghost fight and I love that they've not only given Tsukasa a fair bit of plot significance (as they rightfully should), but also that he seems to be somewhat of a wildcard. Hope he continues to be a recurring character throughout the series, but even what they've given him so far is more than what most of the alumni have gotten so far. And hell yeah I'm excited to finally have Sougo encounter Oma Zi-O. A thought did occur to me that maybe, just maybe, Uncle ends up being Oma Zi-O? Not sure how exactly he would get there, but I get the vibe that he knows a lot more than what he's letting on. This ongoing gag of him being completely out of the loop with everything that's going on with our main heroes could come back in a huge way. Plus his obsession with clocks is a bit too on the nose... Sidenote: I love that Tsukasa is the one to finally interrupt Woz's speeches.
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12-13-2018, 03:50 PM | #19 |
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Still hate that Geiz has no character
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12-13-2018, 07:08 PM | #20 |
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Didn't know Zi-O was so unpopular here.
Been enjoy everything coming out of it so far. Making Tsukasa a recurring foil for Sougo, and the reasoning being that Decade is in essence the natural counter to Zi-O, was a brilliant move and one I was personally hoping for. The 3-way fight between Geiz Ghost Armor, Another Ghost and Decade in Ghost form and how they summoned their own luminaries to fight alongside them was great. Also loved their attempt at messing with the creation of Another Ghost in order to help Takeru's client. |
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