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01-23-2023, 10:45 PM | #351 |
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This is one of my favorite minor recurring bits in this period of Saber: the character looking like they may have just died only to turn up fine in that bed. I was really hoping that they would keep escalating it, like Ogami or Ren gets completely disintegrated and then the next episode they're just lying in that bed with some bandages on their face (and then they walk out while Mei isn't looking).
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01-23-2023, 11:43 PM | #352 |
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This is one of my favorite minor recurring bits in this period of Saber: the character looking like they may have just died only to turn up fine in that bed. I was really hoping that they would keep escalating it, like Ogami or Ren gets completely disintegrated and then the next episode they're just lying in that bed with some bandages on their face (and then they walk out while Mei isn't looking).
Also, I hope Mei's first move in Episode 14 is to put a lock on the outside of the recuperation room.
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01-24-2023, 08:45 AM | #353 |
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I quite liked this special, there are quite a few flashbacks (especially to the Luna getting dragged into that big white book scene, which they keep showing us at any opportunity possible), but all the original stuff that was made for this special was just great.
Like the other Swordsmen Chronicles specials, it's mainly a character-focused thing, which is something we hardly get with Saber's fast pace, it's an alternate version of events from Episode 13, but I honestly wish that at least some aspects from this version were used instead of what happened in Episode 13, it would've probably made me appreciate the episode more. Besides that stuff, this was just a great little special, Kento's one of my favorite characters, so this special was something I really enjoyed, and it makes me kind of sad that there's only one more of these specials because they've been the most enjoyable part of Saber so far to me. (Also, I really like the short stories, I don't normally comment on them, but they've been enjoyable so far, this one in particular.) |
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01-24-2023, 09:47 AM | #354 |
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KAMEN RIDER SABER: SWORDSMEN CHRONICLES EPISODE 3 - ?AN EPISODE OF KAMEN RIDER ESPADA?
It doesn?t do a great job threading the needle of filling out scenes from the first few episodes (Sophia watches Rintaro leave to retake Touma?s book and sword, and then immediately tells Kento that Touma can stay in the guild), but it?s gratifying to see Kento finally get it, you know? It?s nice to see him look back on his dedication to uncovering the secrets of his father (Espadad), and just now noticing that no one ever wanted him to give up his happiness and safety in pursuit of that goal. Even Ogami?s like It?s Not A Big Deal, and that dude was actually around for Calibur?s rampage 15 years ago. It is incredibly charming to build out an entire bonus feature around a pre-death Kento figuring out that he?s a weird, emotional burden on his supportive friends, and deciding to be a better person. I appreciate that sweet story! I wonder how you even find the time you need to write all these daily on top of your reviews. Looks like a lot of work.
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KAMEN RIDER SABER: SWORDSMEN CHRONICLES EPISODE 3 - “AN EPISODE OF KAMEN RIDER ESPADA”
It doesn’t do a great job threading the needle of filling out scenes from the first few episodes (Sophia watches Rintaro leave to retake Touma’s book and sword, and then immediately tells Kento that Touma can stay in the guild), but it’s gratifying to see Kento finally get it, you know? It’s nice to see him look back on his dedication to uncovering the secrets of his father (Espadad), and just now noticing that no one ever wanted him to give up his happiness and safety in pursuit of that goal. Even Ogami’s like It’s Not A Big Deal, and that dude was actually around for Calibur’s rampage 15 years ago. It is incredibly charming to build out an entire bonus feature around a pre-death Kento figuring out that he’s a weird, emotional burden on his supportive friends, and deciding to be a better person.
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01-24-2023, 02:20 PM | #356 |
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also as far as the mysteries the show has had I figured otu that Touma was from the Wonder World after episode 1, and that Calibur at this point in time IS NOT Kento's father as soon as it was mention and I did correctly Guess his identity cause Daichi(or at least the old Saber) was the only person who it made sense for him to be (other than Luna but I didn't think the show would go that balls to the wall that early) albeit I wasn't 100% sure until the reveal
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01-24-2023, 02:41 PM | #358 |
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Besides that stuff, this was just a great little special, Kento's one of my favorite characters, so this special was something I really enjoyed, and it makes me kind of sad that there's only one more of these specials because they've been the most enjoyable part of Saber so far to me.
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Haha, yeah, Sophia totally sent Rintarou on a fool's errand, poor guy. While Espada Retsuden doesn't revolve around any kind of fight scene like the previous ones did, I think the focus on Kento's regrets and revelations before he bravely goes to meet his death adds important context for the concurrent episode. He's not just pointlessly throwing himself at Kurayami's blade again in a vain attempt to atone and avenge, rather he wants to protect his friends the way they protected him, hence what he meant by Touma saving his soul, allowing him to remember his mission as a Swordsman for his final battle.
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01-24-2023, 02:55 PM | #359 |
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I'm going to cut the awkward elephant off before it can go any further and tell you Die specifically...
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01-24-2023, 02:57 PM | #360 |
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OH GOD. THANK YOU. Today's been a grueling day at work, and I literally could not handle a gigantic Saber spoiler as well.
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