I hate that term "lazy." If it was lazy, it would mean that nothing was done at all about it.

Sometimes budgets are put in place and you have to make-do with what you have. Creating something from something else and have it enjoyed by the masses isn't laziness, it's thinking outside the box and clever.

Try it sometime.

I also really don't get what's lazy about Shinobi's suit. Quiz I can most certainly understand; but if it wasn't for the shoulderpads, I wouldn't be able to tell that anything about Shinobi is recycled from previous costumes.

This is good more ninja. Maybe Toei wants to see just how popular a ninja theme rider show will be. A good way to test the waters for future shows.

I have zero problems with this. I love the character and the style. If they were to do a full series on this in 2020 I'd be cool with it too.