Notice how all the Energy Arms are missing a pauldron. It's a universal design choice for archers, which tend to use bows, to keep their drawing arm free and mobile.

So I'd say that considering how noticeable the armor is, especially the asymmetry of said, the Arrow makes perfect sense. Zangetsu in this respect makes absolutely perfect sense, seeing as Samurai were expected to maintain proficiency, if not mastery, of both the bow and the sword. European nobles (Duke) frequently did the same. I cannot speak for vikings or Arabian royalty, however. The Sonic Arrow, by way of function following form, allows them to act both as archers and swordsmen.

As for the larger shift from the clearly melee-oriented Armored designs to the more ranged-oriented Genesis, I can't say, though it does give the impression that they expect to be so far above and generally out of reach of the enemy that they needn't worry about melee combat. Fortunately, unlike, say, the US Military doctrine regarding air combat circa Vietnam, Ryoma had the good sense to include some close-range functionality on the thing.

And for the record I think it goes great with Duke, especially in Dragonfruit Energy form.

Also, sword weilders. Specifically ones who weild swords one-handed, where that is the leading side in a duel. And to the show's credit, not only do they slash with the Sonic Arrow one-handed, but almost consistently held it in the proper hand when doing so. (like Marika will use it right-handed because that's where her shoulder armour is, but Sigurd always held it in his left hand) Attention to detail was not forgotten

It does, again because the colours help sell it as "belonging" there. But seriously by that point I didn't even pay attention. The gimmick of the gimmick line was called "Arms Change" yet the energy Riders never changed arms. I always asumed the weapons were the point of having different lock seeds to begin with, since that's what's printed on them.

I think what makes it easy to vary up poses for the Energy Riders, despite all using the Sonic Arrow, is the fact that it can be used and has been shown being used as a blade/melee weapon. So it gives you your usual bow and arrow options on top of sword-swinging stuff.

So... You guys just going to ignore OOO's post on the last page and continue this argument, then?

So..... I'm enjoying my Wizard WS that I got from Tali, and my Alternative Zero from....can't remember which site, its been a while since I got it that I forgot where I got it from. No pics yet, work has kept me from doing that. But I am having fun. Thanks Tali!!

Mandarake's the site name. Such a wonderful store.

So I got a mail from Nippon-Yasan a while ago that Tridoron will be shipped out on the 25th. Cant wait to get mine :D

Thank you Soundwave. Maybe it hasn't been as long as I think, but it feel like it has been.

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Make some cool pictures for us please!

I will for sure :D