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09-28-2021, 01:20 AM | #21 |
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Hmmmmm, debating if I should make this first post a Revice Mega Review cause I was too lazy to do it the other 3 weeks. I'll probably just edit it later once I've actually got my thoughts collected.
Before I start reviewing the episode, let me just get out the way how much I love the Phase 2 Kong Deadman's design. While the Kong themeing present in phase 1 is a little lost, with phase 2 looking more like an orangutan or Mr. Burns in his gorilla chest vest, I like the newly incorporated Fourze-esque elements like the white skin jacket(?) and the Nadeshiko blue eyes. More importantly I love the subtle yet explicit Gentarou themeing behind phase 2, specifically the skin jacket(which could definitely be his trademark coat) and monkE hand horn thingies slicking back it's hair Gentarou style. It really makes me want to dissect Julio and Olteca's Deadman forms some more and see if I can spot any Tendou and Takeru themeing. Speaking of Fourze, I gotta say this episode absolutely had the soul of a Fourze one, specifically the Gemini Zodiarts two-parter. While it wasn't the central conflict of the episode it was downright manly tear-jerking to see Ikki realize how he let Ayaka down as a friend and do what he could to rectify it as well as fight so hard for someone he cares about. But that same trait is exactly the driving force behind the secondary conflict in this episode. As many other users have pointed out, an apparent theme of the series is that human traits aren't inherently "good" or "bad', but can be framed as such depending on the situation, and this episode made sure to put Ikki's devotion to the people he loves in both lights. As an older brother myself I hate to admit it, but Daiji was right on the mark when he said Ikki was using family as an excuse to not sign the contract. Working at the bath house full time and donning the driver when a Deadman shows up is convenient for Ikki cause he can stay within his comfort zone and be there "when they need him" when in reality he needs to be ready at any time, and every second he wastes getting from place to place could be another life lost. In typical middle child fashion, Daiji recognizes that his brother simply wants to fight for everyone he loves when in reality he needs to fight for everyone he can. It's giving massive Uncle Ben energies, and I gotta say I'm a fan. I guess I'll stop here cause there's nothing else I could really bring up without parakeeting. I hope I did good for my first real KR episode review and didn't sound too much like a "guy who has only watched boss baby" guy.
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09-28-2021, 03:59 AM | #22 |
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If Revice is set in the same universe as the other Rider shows...Do the other Riders get royalties from the merchandise shown in George's room?
On the other hand, I can't imagine Fruit Jesus needing royalties, you know, being on another planet and all. |
09-28-2021, 05:11 AM | #23 |
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Interestingly, the magazine scans ask the question if George was the one who made the stuff shown around his room. It would be funny if he's using FENIX funds to make his rider shrine and the guys have no choice but to let him since he's their only weapons manufacturer.
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09-28-2021, 05:52 AM | #24 |
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I pretty sure Revice is in same universe with other Riders especially because Ikki and Vice are appeared in Saber Final Episode.
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09-28-2021, 09:00 AM | #25 |
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Hmm...
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09-28-2021, 11:11 AM | #26 |
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I'm not sure where I heard it from first, but most of Vice's quips are improvisations from the voice actor instead of being written into the script, and... man, I haven't been able to stop thinking about that because it really really shows. 90% of it is just plain unfunny and desperate and reaching Power Rangers levels of "we can't shut up for two seconds or else kids will turn off", and it's honestly a little distracting? Like, in this episode I actually had a bit of trouble following what was going on because Vice's interjections really made it so there was just too much happening at once.
Which is a shame, because otherwise a fantastic episode! Really starting to see the strengths of both this writer and what the actors do with this material; it's clear what such an infusion of fresh blood from a completely different section of media can do for a franchise. A lot of Revice feels familiar but at the same time communicated in a way that's distinct from most Rider seasons I've watched in the past, and with this little mini-arc of Ikki becoming Revice over I'm really excited to see what developments come next. Really fun show!
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09-28-2021, 11:42 AM | #27 |
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I'm trying to make posts like that usual for this show! ...But here's more thoughts about Revice anyway.
I saw somebody suggest the significance of the theme song's title being a palindrome is that it represents things having two sides, and I really like that idea. I don't know if that's the explicit intention behind it or not, but it absolutely fits what Revice is all about, and that same theme comes across very strongly in this episode. There are a lot of people who have these two equal and inseparable parts to them that are complete opposites, yet the same, that also meet in the middle. You see it with Ikki, whose desire to help his family just as quickly becomes an excuse to ignore his brother's requests. You see it with Daiji, whose strong sense of responsibility creates this impatient undercurrent of frustration at his own inability to act. You see it with Ayaka, who lets her longing for familial affection be twisted into causing that same family pain. And you even see it with Ayaka's mother, who loves her daughter so much, she forgot to show her daughter any love. Quote:
The one who convinces and signs Ayaka's contract, Aguilera, finally goes to the scene here directly, in a different outfit. I guess they saved her for bigger stuff compared to Olteca and Julio before, of being the one to present contracts and Phase 2 Deadmans. Like the other 2, she also persuades the ViStamp users to do her bidding, and though she carries it in a calm and affable manner like Olteca, there's still obvious maliciousness behind her smile and joy she presents to others. It's a show about how upbeatness can turn someone menacing instead, and it'd portray Aguilera's complete ego to accomplish tasks without much effort, which means she won't treat others seriously, constantly taunting others, potentially to create a demon out of them figuratively, knowing that they won't stand against her power and/or charisma. Seems similar to George's style of speaking, and probably would be the evil counterpart to George in that case, if George is a good guy at the end anyway (him in this episode responds to Daiji's request more seriously, to guide him to update instead of mocking him). She'd even literally step on others (obligatory "I wish it was me in Ikki's place") as if they're not there... t̶h̶o̶u̶g̶h̶ ̶w̶h̶a̶t̶ ̶I̶'̶m̶ ̶s̶a̶y̶i̶n̶g̶ ̶h̶e̶r̶e̶ ̶c̶a̶n̶ ̶b̶r̶i̶n̶g̶ ̶u̶p̶ ̶u̶n̶f̶o̶r̶t̶u̶n̶a̶t̶e̶ ̶v̶i̶e̶w̶ ̶f̶o̶r̶ ̶M̶i̶s̶o̶r̶a̶ ̶f̶r̶o̶m̶ ̶B̶u̶i̶l̶d̶,̶ ̶w̶h̶o̶ ̶l̶i̶t̶e̶r̶a̶l̶l̶y̶ ̶w̶a̶l̶k̶e̶d̶ ̶o̶n̶ ̶B̶a̶n̶j̶o̶u̶ ̶o̶n̶ ̶e̶p̶.̶ ̶3̶ ̶w̶i̶t̶h̶ ̶l̶i̶t̶t̶l̶e̶ ̶r̶e̶g̶a̶r̶d̶.̶
I mistook that as a business suit, thinking it was foreshadowing a future event. But if it's just a high school uniform, maybe Ikki did something bad in the past and is using his feeling of responsibility to Shiawase-Yu and his siblings to repent for that. Just speculating.
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09-28-2021, 11:54 AM | #28 |
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I mistook that as a business suit, thinking it was foreshadowing a future event. But if it's just a high school uniform, maybe Ikki did something bad in the past and is using his feeling of responsibility to Shiawase-Yu and his siblings to repent for that. Just speculating.
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09-28-2021, 02:21 PM | #29 |
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Ikki is oldest brother, yes? Daiji is very coward in stresfull situation and Sakura, conversaly, very cool. Both types of behavior are abnormal and, according to the laws of the work, must have a reason. Maybe Ikki jokingly intimidated the younger ones as a child, and then something bad happened. This would explain both the characters of the siblings and his devotion to the family.
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09-28-2021, 04:15 PM | #30 |
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Ikki is oldest brother, yes? Daiji is very coward in stresfull situation and Sakura, conversaly, very cool. Both types of behavior are abnormal and, according to the laws of the work, must have a reason. Maybe Ikki jokingly intimidated the younger ones as a child, and then something bad happened. This would explain both the characters of the siblings and his devotion to the family.
Explains why Ikki has a "devil", something to bring out his inner desire. |
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