Even though the creators have said time and time again the flashforward in episode one is not concrete.

Kinda worded my posts wrong. what I meant to say is that... I thought it matters only on how skilled the Rider/character they are. Not the class/rank of the Lockseed it self, besides upgrading to a Energy Lock Seed.

I've been saying that too, but you know how people get.

Anyway, even with my original statement, I think that Joey's gonna bite it first or around the same time Zach does- they ALWAYS kill the comic relief first.

Then why isn't Oren dead yet?

Because Urobochi probably has some dumb plot for Orren at the end of the show.

I expect he'll stop being funny when it really gets serious. He seems to have some degree of empathy for Jounuichi. I suspect you remove him from the equation... We're going to see exactly why Takatora was concerned about Oren "disrupting the balance" when he first got the belt.

Plus we haven't exactly seen him since he jumped into the crack at the end of 25. If his reaction was anything to go by, he's not going to be the same when we next see him.

Oh my god the wait is killing me, I don't care If I don't understand Japanese, I need my goddamn Gaim fix.

Also, am I the only one wondering when the fuck Redyue is going to get his ass out into the field and fight someone?

Looking at his design and its similarities to Ryugen vs. Deemushu's to Baron, I think it's an interesting parallel in how he sits back and lets others do the fighting for him while gloats and lobs insults.

Watching the episode right now. Wow. That was quick.

Forgot I was in a different time zone so missed the stream. Ah well.