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10-11-2021, 08:55 PM | #2691 |
I have a problematic type
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I'm getting caught up on Trigger and I think I've figured out why Kengo isn't really working for me: he reminds me too much of a Sentai red. Shallow personality, obnoxious catch phrase, it's all something I'd expect from Super Sentai instead of Ultraman.
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10-11-2021, 11:35 PM | #2692 |
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Kengo is like if the show's staff saw Godai from Kuuga and decided that they wanted to do that, but without a charismatic lead performance or any dramatic weight to his decisions. He has no real character, just one personality quirk.
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10-15-2021, 07:56 PM | #2693 |
Reiei
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Next week, Ultraman Ribut appears! And... A new Absolutian?!
What? New episode this week? detective case? Don't be silly. |
10-15-2021, 08:07 PM | #2694 |
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A clip show with Marluru playing detective is an interesting way of going about it, but hey, more MAO is never a bad thing! She even sang an insert song!
So I wonder when they'll update the Opening? When we get the Nursedessei transformation that they're already showing commercials for in toy form? I love how Marluru had a detective hat in case of a mystery that of course only he could solve. He even had a detective jacket and handcuffs ready. As far as plot relevant stuff we have Ignis snagging a prototype Sparklence and monster keys. Won't he need to make a Trigger Dark key, though? "Great Detective" Marluru completely missed it when Kengo and Yuna basically spilled their respective beans in front of him. That's some detective work. I liked the interrogation scene where it shifts from everybody's reactions while Marluru is interviewing them at different times but shown all together. Pretty surreal seeing Tatsumi outside the GUTS-Select uniform and talking to Marluru in a suit by a riverbank. And Marluru joined the crew because he and Tatsumi watched the same show and he could have plenty of opportunities to watch it because Tatsumi had it recorded. And the punchline was Tatsumi being surprised Marluru had hands. Marluru going on and on about trust and making sure everyone else is safe...and then turns on Teppei and goes through his browsing history. Yeah, he had that noogie coming. Next week, surprise new crossover! |
10-15-2021, 08:16 PM | #2695 |
Kaiju or Hero?
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Marluru went full-on Shotaro Hidari this episode, which was certainly amusing. Heck, even the backstory of Tatsumi recruiting him/her(?) was rather nice, especially since it gives us a glimpse of how he isn't fazed by a Metron with hands, or any alien who just lives like a hobo. "No Comment." I'm pretty sure she just has a lot of fun piloting GUTS Falcon, I mean who wouldn't with that VR headset and swiveling chair, blasting at the monster-of-the-week, but acts cool so she doesn't get too chummy with the others. Or at least, that's how I perceive her. Tessin, man, I always found him to be an endearing face in the group, especially after his appearance in Orb had such an impact, this is the guy I want to see more of, since all he really does is shout things and man the cannons. And how can I forget Ignis trying (poorly) to hide from everyone, but ultimately, doesn't get found, was a lot of fun. I actually don't mind this being a recap episode, since Ultraman has been pretty good with their recaps in how they make them entertaining, while also building up the upcoming arcs and connecting the pieces the show introduces. At least to me. Heck, since we've come this far, I can honestly see why Kengo doesn't have any backstory so far, since what transpired last episode, which may or may not be a good thing, depending how the series wraps up. Next Episode: Diavolo is going to live up to Tartarus' standards of being an Absolutian, by showing up, flexing, then nigerundayo(!) when the Ultras get serious. But hey, we get to see our favorite Malaysian Ultraman, Ribut again! Last edited by Daikaijuman54; 10-15-2021 at 08:19 PM.. |
10-15-2021, 08:22 PM | #2696 |
Showa Girl
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Cute episode! Been hoping for a while for character-focused bottle episodes so I can actually understand the GUTS-SELECT team beyond, like, one-note character traits or at least have them endeared to me. And this one kinda worked for me! Sure, it was half a clip show and I definitely wish it didn't wait until after the final form, but... eh, Marlulu was cute and Tesshin is a fun stooge. It's nice enough
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10-16-2021, 12:25 AM | #2697 |
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Those black GUTS-Select jackets looked good on Akito and the Captain. Maybe they should have them as their stealth uniforms.
Next week is Ribut's time to shine. Wonder if they will finally give him an SHF Figuarts.
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10-16-2021, 12:31 AM | #2698 |
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But I see what you mean. Kengo's not a wanderer like Gai, or having the burden of being Belial's son like Geed.
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10-16-2021, 01:58 AM | #2699 |
Chou Henshin!
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Fun episode, and very funny that they managed to hide it being a recap. I'm glad we finally got more time with cast, and the recap parts were actually integrated fairly well. Very curious to see what Ignis is up to.
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10-16-2021, 06:41 AM | #2700 |
Dark Noir Black Schwarz
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Australia
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You got me Tsuburaya. *shakes fist* I wasn't expecting a clip show. It was a fun episode though.
Was the flashback to the Captain and Marluru a reference to something? I feel like it is. Speaking of, Marulu's room being a reference to The Targeted Town from Ultraseven is pretty good. "You have hands?" I still like that Ignis gets sillier every episode. But with his own Sparklens and a Zaigorg Hyper Key that could all change. Marulu's song is cute. Next week seems pretty full on! |
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