Which is why I think Dynazenon worked for me because Gridknight and Anosillus II were around, but there were a whole other set of struggles and conflicts that helped the show distinguish itself from Gridman. And the contrast helped create fun moments between the two shows when they were stuck together in Universe, I think.

Honestly I feel the same way a lot of times. :lol

For sure. Heck, just the contrast between Yomogi+Yume (that big romantic catch she has of him during the final act!!!) and Yuta+Rikka (all nerves and misunderstandings) is worth the price of admission, before you get into little moments between Akane and Chise, or Koyomi and Rikka's mom, or or or

So, Neon Genesis Middle Schoolers. I just realized all five, yes, Gauma included, all have experience in performing within the toku genre.

Ryosuke Takahashi, who voiced Samurai Calibur, was a toku actor in the Konami-sponsored Toho toku hero show Sazer X as Lio Sazer/Takuto Ando, a guest role in Kamen Rider Wizard, and Hudram, one of the main antagonists in Ultraman Trigger.

Katsuyuki Konishi, who voiced Max, was Gosei Knight in Goseiger, the robotic silver knight who was the tsuika senshi/6th ranger of the show.

Aoi Yuuki, who voiced Borr, was a young Mari Sonoda in Mari's flashback scenes, and the voice of Yurusen in Kamen Rider Ghost. She apparently had small guest roles in Gingaman and Gaoranger as well before Faiz, according to what I googled.

Masaya Matsukaze, who voiced Vit, was Mega Blue/Shun Namiki in Megaranger and the voice of one of the antagonists, Endolf in Kyoryuger. He also had a guest role in Hurricanger and played a small role that is important to the plot in Shinkenger.

Daiki Hamano, who voiced Gauma/Rex, was the voice of the transformation devices/weapons in DonBrothers.

Just wanted to share that while it was still lingering in my mind. :lolol

Neat! Thanks!

So to answer my own riddle, since nobody got it.

Dimorgan
Domgiran
Noirdogma
Mad Origin

Are all anagrams of Gridman… with an embarrassing leftover “o”.

Well, since I'm constantly hearing "Grid-o-man" in the dialogue, I'd argue that the O isn't so leftover!

THREAD WRAP-UP (FOR REAL THIS TIME?)

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Okay! Akane willing, and you all don't find another pile of SSSS content for me to enjoy, this is the really for real wrap-up to "Kamen Rider Die watches etc etc".

Once again, this was very fun to write about, and I appreciate everyone for giving me a space to do that. I hope it was fun to read! I'll be back in January with a rewatch of Fourze, since I can't seem to get enough of teenage dramedy mixed with toku action and adventure. It's a show I like quite a bit, and I'm looking forward to digging into here on the boards. It'd be great if you wanted to swing by! See you then!

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Going from churros to a burger and fries, huh? Looking forward to sharing our opinions about Fourze!

If you're ever looking for more Toku Anime to check out, I feel as though you'd get an experience out of Blassreiter.