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07-04-2022, 10:48 AM | #11 |
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The continuation of... Revice Legacy: Kamen Rider Vail! No wonder this one's so good. As that bit is one of the last good Revice stuff lately. Though that also opens up the series fault for putting those in separate media instead of being in the main series.
The family, of which what Revice should be about, took center stage again. Due to how all families are involved, this had Yukimi actually taking a stand for Genta, directly praising his worth to others instead of just showing that she treats him nicely compared to the others ("she spoiled him too much"), though for this one the children don't look down on their father, but actually was concerned. And it seems that, Yukimi is just mandatory for events that actually involved whole family in this series, always had something to say that is, while small, it's impactful. Now her latest bit is about how everyone had different kind of life, and thus it's not set in stone and there's no such thing as definitive normal life. What's important is living the life that makes you happy, which Genta does for her. This can be applied on more than just how you live your life, there are far more stuff that is deemed as objective in being "good" or "bad", but is actually subjective. Like how you'd want to write something lighthearted or dark. Though doesn't mean this is limitless though, like if something is poorly written then it is (and that should be the one used to evaluate something being "good" or "bad") though still not 100% certain, like how in life, if you live your life purposely at others' expense, that'd be the wrong one to do. Not that she's completely perfect though, like one time in her overprotectiveness to Sakura, and this also shows that parents can learn from child too like Genta's solution below... And later about Genta's debut as Destream to settle things with Vail, other than the even match and a nice use of his powerset (which sadly wouldn't be done again later, like Akaishi), at first was pretty bummed about just forgiving Vail like that and overlook his atrocities he had done before (perhaps the 2nd worst person behind Orteca so far in the series), but later it's actually more meaningful and well-thought when he approaches Daiji later. Continuing on how demons are inseparable part of yourself, Genta had to forgive himself, and it's done here by forgiving Vail, due to how, even if he wasn't malicious like Vail, Junpei was still someone with dark traits that he only desired revenge, and was someone destructive and unstable as a result. Forgiveness actually should be applied on yourself too, which is self-forgiveness, and it's important to do so for mental health, such as someone like Genta who did have empty life as Junpei, and his life with Yukimi and the Igarashis are probably only temporary escapism from that, it's a matter of time until Vail returns, unless Genta finally make amends with himself, and thus includes Vail as another part of himself, and finally letting go from his past tragedies and dark traits which is the way to live a more fulfilling life he seeks. And don't know if Vail can be actually redeemed, entering the body of Genta who had forgiven himself despite his parting words, of which that'd mean for Genta too, the solution is as usual, is literally accepting the demon as a part of yourself, and likely would explain too how Vice became malicious at the beginning of Revice, of which Ikki was in a resentful and self-loathing phase, making Vice more untamed and selfish compared to childhood. The men behind that fight (and pretty much any supplies as toku scientists), the Karizakis, other than them benefiting one another, is practically having their scientific abilities tested too which George wins, and is given a flashback about how they were like in the past as a parallel to their current situation too. Despite him being surpassed though, Masumi had improved himself too to create something that can seal Vail better, despite that it'd make Vail a stronger fighter, finally atoning for his vailures as he collapsed. So apparently Masumi was a good dad to George (with George returning it), encouraging him for his science's failures and successes. Still unknown how Masumi parted away from George that led for George to hate him, but this can mean there's unreasonable part in George's side, as no way he'd hate him for what he did in NOAH, as George only cared about his researches and violence or chaos before, and the hate continues after he's no longer shady. Still though the part of George being KR fanboy is still forgotten... give something on how he became KR fanboy too (and as usual, him rehashing KR's lessons as he became a better person now). Regarding George's past, it seems that there's some parallel to Sakura's too, who used to adore Genta in the past, but at the present series became mostly condescending towards him until crisis came. Daiji had really few lines this episode, but it seems that finally the others rubbed off on him, with him having stronger reaction to Akaishi caressing him. Quite the parallel here that Akaishi is being the creepy dad that got rebuffed by Daiji, while the actual dad Genta is more welcomed by Daiji, and actually had his points considered. Probably because of how Akaishi and Vail are trounced by Ultimate Revi/Vice before with less problems than expected (and Revi/Vice doing it again to Akaishi here), which'd mean Giff's enforcers' opinions and views are less valid in how they're not the 2nd to Giff like how they see themselves as. Still kinda might makes right view, the process on how Ultimate Revi/Vice got on that level should also be acknowledged, when facing defeat. This part continues about Akaishi's downfall, including being turned into dust at this episode, and Giff finally making his move cements Akaishi ending his role as central antagonist, though likely kept around by Giff in the previews. There has been some mockery of Holy Live being weaker than Jeanne due to the latter being writer's favorite, and... this is proven true in this episode in Jeanne besting Holy Live. This can be inconsistency (and bias for favorite) as before Holy Live swats away the girl Riders, or Daiji losing his will to fight (Holy Live still not invulnerable to attacks from weaker Riders). Good stuff for Jeanne using her fences at her henshin to block Holy Live's way though. Quote:
2) Dude's been hurting inside for a good while now. He's made some bad mistakes in the past and couldn't get the results he wanted following his ideals, so he's essientally in a state of licking his own wounds. The sheer hatred he has for Ikki in these recent eps, how he screams his actions will only get people hurt and killed, hm.....I want to say just a tiny smidge of that is (unconciously) directed toward his past self, he can't forgive himself. And that's what propels himself forward on this dark path. The loss of Kagerou also adds in, their dynamic inherently centered about suppression. You can't simply supress or "earse" all things about yourself you're not fond of, sometimes you gotta face them and then start moving forward. Destream vs Vail perfectly symbolizes this for him.
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3) The simple language of "Holy shit, we've actually got a chance?" always tends to work. Yeah sure even if Daiji purposely ignored Ultimate Revice deflecting a direct shot from Giff back, he can't possibly ignore both Akaishi and Vail going down in succession. The stance Daiji is taken is partially done out of desperation from impossible odds of beating Gifu, but if the "impossible" turns to "possible", well........
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07-08-2022, 09:27 PM | #12 |
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They clearly remembered that one Saber episode and thought "we should do that again!"
And you know what? It worked. The Genta vs. Vail fight was great, especially with that song, really hit the emotional levels. Sure, I think we could have not added those background Revice and Sakura vs. Akaishi and Live fights, but they added a little flair to that one-on-one before the fight, even though they really weren't necessary at all. Destream looks fantastic, even if it cost us Century's suit in the process, Crimson Vail is the same, though in his case the extra color to Jack Revice add some spice and work for him being a red Vice. Lots of nice scenes, a great song, and a great fight. All in all, a good episode for me. Next Week: "Oh. I thought you died pathetically." |
07-10-2022, 04:55 AM | #13 |
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Good episode. The beginning, of course, is somewhat hurried and it seems to me that it was worth finishing the 41st with Masamune giving the driver to Vail. But in everything else: very emotional, beautiful battle, good message. And Daiji was finally returned to the family. But, perhaps, this episode looked even better somewhere in the second half of the 30s, otherwise the Battle Familia trailers slightly reduce the degree of excitement for Genta. But I definitely liked it. The next episode teases us with the finale. At a minimum, there will definitely be an epilogue episode, but how long will the battle with Giff be? I hope he, using the example of Evolt and Storius, will prepare something interesting for the heroes.
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