As far as I knew I thought Ryugen was Zangetsu's little brother. That's why he's bumming around with him.

And don't forget that opening could have easily been the past, though we of course now know it's the future. Plenty of rider shows with technology in the past that doesn't make sense, like sealing the undead into a deck of cards 10000 years ago in Blade :lol

That's an interesting interview. Urobuchi keeps focusing on how the powers aren't what makes a hero, it's what you do with them. Most end up as monsters, but a select few become heroes. It's a theme that has been explored with most Rider shows, especially the ones with collectibles (Gaia Memories, Medals, Switches, etc.) where the villains and the heroes share the same source of powers. I hope this is fully developed into the series, showing that what makes a hero is his or her actions not the powers.

My favourite bit from that interview has to be that last one:

This strengthens my faith in the guy. This is ABSOLUTELY what every Tokusatsu show should be about, in my opinion. Make no mistake, even in darker shows like Ryuki, there is at least one role model who defies all odds to be a hero. In fact, there is greater potential to create this sort of hero in a darker show, as it shows his or her strength compared to the darkness around him.

If Kouta ends up being this hero like I think he will be, he would be in the running to be my favourite Rider.

Imagine, Urobuchi giving kids a real role model! Who'd have thought?!? :lol

He did say that "It’s a potential future", things may not play out the same as in that scene.

They are brothers.

The thing with Blade does make sense, just wait.

Most people just call him the Urobutcher. :lol

Makes me excited for this series especially with what he wants to do with the series.

I had Urobushy, Urobouncy, Urobuddy, and Urobunny before I realised none of those sounded good.

*sigh* Guess I'll just call him by his real name.