Originally Posted by TheSituAsian187 (Post 682412)

Best ensemble cast in the Heisei/Neo-Heisei Era in your guys' opinion?

Originally Posted by MaskedRiderAsakura (Post 682423)

You could say that, though I feel that while the show is about doctors, the overall theme is moreso about death itself, learning to accept that death is inevitable, even when you're somebody whose job is to literally prevent it. Funny enough, I feel like this is something Ghost should have handled but death was treated like a temporary condition in that show. But let me not rant about Ghost right now :lol

Originally Posted by MaskedRiderAsakura (Post 682421)

IIRC, Ex-Aid has exactly the same number of actual Riders as Kabuto, when accounting for the fact that TheBee was used by multiple users who all went on to become different Riders (outside of Mishima). Outside of the Riders, I can't think of anybody else that'd you consider a part of Kabuto's core cast outside of Hiyori, who fails to be a character so much as a plot device (as female supporting characters in Rider tend to be most of the time, unfortunately).

Even still though, more isn't always better. I absolutely love Gaim, but some characters got completely sidelined as the plot decided they were no longer relevant. Oren and Jonouchi would often disappear for chunks of the show, Yoko and Sid pretty much existed solely to be punching bags for the middle portion of the show before Yoko essentially became the Kamen Rider equivalent of a golddigger (her best moments as a character IMO were in the Gorider mini-series).


With Kabuto, I'd have to disagree with Kiwami as I felt some characters were, once again, sidelined. Pretty much every Rider outside of Gatack was established as some sort of rival to Tendou, but then once that didn't pan out so well for them, they were either demoted to comedy relief (Tsurugi), disappeared from the show entirely (Daisuke) or went off and had some weird emo phase (both of the Hopper brothers).

Ex-Aid has done a pretty damn good job of keeping ALL characters relevant to the plot, even when they aren't physically present. The only character I can think of who isn't important is Hiiro's dad, and it's arguable if he can even be considered a part of the main cast anymore.

Originally Posted by Scorpius (Post 682422)

I feel that Ex-Aid does a great job of combining the two-episode format with ongoing plot developments. Nothing really feels like filler in it IMO - even the Burgermon episode was essential :lol.

If there is one advantage Gaim has over it is that it has more universal themes. Kouta, Baron and Micchy were characters to whose struggles I could relate to an extent; I guess you can relate to Ex-Aid's characters if you are a doctor and/or an avid gamer?

Originally Posted by TheSituAsian187 (Post 682412)

Best ensemble cast in the Heisei/Neo-Heisei Era in your guys' opinion?

Originally Posted by VoidinToku (Post 682431)

Kabuto started out strong in the first ten episodes especially with thebee arc. It becomes fillers shortly after Drake and Sasword made their introduction. It became good again after Yaguruma returns, but too much plot device was introduced and they ran out if budget at the end. I think Kabuto fail to be a good anniversary series because it's written by half a dozen writers and they all have different plans. It's still one of my favorite series because of the suits, actions, and actors. Kabuto and Den-o were like the last ones to become super successful outside of filming toku and highshcool drama.

Originally Posted by Scorpius (Post 682417)

Can anyone point to me to a list of essential Black episodes? I don't have a good stomach for filler, and that series is supposed to have a lot of it despite its stellar reputation.

Originally Posted by EpsilonX (Post 682932)

How do you feel about the OP for a series being used as an ad for whatever upcoming movie there is?

Originally Posted by MaskedRiderAsakura (Post 682938)

So if Ex-Aid is basically a doctor if he was able to become Mario, does that make him Doctor Mario? He even fought against Pac-Man!


Is Ex-Aid just Super Smash Bros. the TV show?


I'll show myself the way out now.

Originally Posted by EpsilonX (Post 682941)

See personally I like watching openings, it really sets the tone for any show (not just toku...anime, sitcoms, drama, etc) and I feel like a great opening can really help out a show. It's disappointing to me to see an opening that plays out like a giant advertisement.

Originally Posted by barnstenchfartface (Post 682944)

Something like this?
https://68.media.tumblr.com/99e07e8b...qpho5_1280.jpg

Originally Posted by EpsilonX (Post 682932)

How do you feel about the OP for a series being used as an ad for whatever upcoming movie there is?

Originally Posted by EpsilonX (Post 682932)

How do you feel about the OP for a series being used as an ad for whatever upcoming movie there is?

Originally Posted by EpsilonX (Post 682932)

How do you feel about the OP for a series being used as an ad for whatever upcoming movie there is?

Originally Posted by EpsilonX (Post 682932)

How do you feel about the OP for a series being used as an ad for whatever upcoming movie there is?

Originally Posted by Powerman293 (Post 682942)

Originally Posted by EpsilonX (Post 683180)

Has anybody subbed Ex Aid vs Ghost movie yet?

Originally Posted by Annuga (Post 683181)

I don't think that's even out on DVD

Originally Posted by EpsilonX (Post 683200)

:thumbdown

I hate how long it takes for the movies to come out lol. Does anybody have an estimate of when we'll get it?

edit: I guess it comes out on DVD Wednesday...not sure how long it'll take to sub, but I can't imagine it'll be very long?

Originally Posted by ShinGi (Post 683303)

So what is your opinion of Shocker ? Should they be replaced as the crossover villains and if which villain organization should take their place?

Originally Posted by EpsilonX (Post 683366)

How much do Drivers retail for in Japan, anybody know? I'm studying abroad and thinking about picking one up while i'm there

Originally Posted by EpsilonX (Post 683433)

http://vignette4.wikia.nocookie.net/...ix=protagonist

What is this from? Is there some sort of special where they both show up, or is it just a promo image?

Originally Posted by MarsHottentot (Post 683528)

SPIDER-MAN / KAMEN RIDER image is likely promo from when their shows ran together in a kid's programming block - just like today with Sentai / Rider. They definitely didn't do a movie together (wish they did!).

Originally Posted by Switchblade (Post 683539)

They didn't air at the same time, though. Supaidaman premiered in 1978, which was four years after V3 ended.

Originally Posted by EpsilonX (Post 683550)

Does V3 show up in Spider-Man, or something like that? It looks like they're fighting enemies, as opposed to just a publicity shot.

Originally Posted by EpsilonX (Post 683550)

Does V3 show up in Spider-Man, or something like that? It looks like they're fighting enemies, as opposed to just a publicity shot.

Originally Posted by Scorpius (Post 683525)

Reading about Faiz's epic misunderstandings has really stoked my curiosity... Could someone give me some examples (with spoiler tags ofcourse), because even if I do end watching it, I want to be prepared :lol.